Minutes 1964/06/01
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Gilroy, Calitlrnia
June 1, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His
Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:05 p.m.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members had received copies of the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1964. All Council Members answered in
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the affirmative. The Mayor stated that the City Administrator had requested clari-
fication of that portion of the minutes as presented instructing him to contact a
representative of H.H.F.A. for a work meeting of the Council to obtain further in-
formation regarding the 'IWorkable Programl'. Dis cussion was had. Motion was made
by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to delete the
portion of the minutes in question and that the remaining minutes of the meeting
of May 18, 1964 stand approved as presented.
The Mayor requested Virginia Cox retiring Police-Clerk to come forward
for special presentation.
Virginia Cox came forward and was presented with a certificate of service
and a gift on behalf of the City of Gilroy.
City Administrator Wood presented a request from a group of churches in
the Gilroy-San Martin area for use of Wheeler Auditorium at the minimum fee of
$15.00 for a Youth-Rally and parade on June 13, 1964.
Mr. Doug Schultz, 225 California Court, Santa Cruz, Representing the
church group came forward and explained the proposed Youth-Rally procedures and
parade route.
Discussion was had regarding the proposed halting of traffic on Monter-
ey Street for 15-20 minutes during the parade.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin
to grant the request of the group of
Wheeler Auditorium for a Youth-Rally
of $15.00.
A request from the Christian Science Society was presented by City
Administrator Wood.
Discussion was hsd.
The Council referred this garbage exemption request and similar garbage
service requests to the City Administrator for further processing in accord with
established policies and ordinances.
The City Clerk presented and read
ting the City to prohibit use of Skate Boards
The Counci I ordered the letter to
Staff to pol ice any nuisance being created in
vehicles.
and carried
area to use
minimum fee
seconded by Councilman Wentworth
churches in the Gilroy-San Martin
and parade on June 13, 1964 at the
a letter from Harold Steinmetz reque~
on Monterey Street sidewalks.
be placed on file and instructed
the business district from such
Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt presented and explained the
report of the Commissions' meeting of May 21, 1964 informing the Council of six
Public Hearings for various requests and the continuance of a Publ ic Hearing for
Official Plan Lines of Uvas Parkway to June 4, 1964; requesting Council opinion
in regard to the width of Official Plan Lines of Welburn Avenue from Wren to
Morey Avenues; informing the Council of granting a request to Dennis DeBell to
construct a Mobile Trailer Park Home on Murray Avenue South of Leavesley Road;
and informing the Council of the Commissions' approval of the tentative and final
maps for the Gymkhana Ground Property.
Discussion was had regarding the width of Welburn Avenue.
Motion was made by Counci lman Eckard seconded by Counci Iman Duffin and
carried to recommend an 86 ft. street for Welburn Avenue from Wren Avenue to Morey
Avenue and all of the undeveloped area on Welburn Avenue from Monterey Street to
the Miller Slough Bridge.
Mr. Michael Filice, representing the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce came
forward requesting the City to increase the yearly budget allotment of $3,000.00
to $4,000.00. He explained that the additional $1,000.00 requested last year was
anticipated to be a permanent additional allotment and not for the 1963-64 budget
only.
The Council stated it would take this request under consideration at
the Budget Hearing.
Mayor Petersen thanked the Staff for obtaining a clock for the Council
Chambers.
City Administrator Wood presented and recommended an amendment to the
Local Agency-State Agreement regarding the Leavesley Road Project.
Discussion was had.
City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 827.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went-
worth that the reading of Resolution No. 827 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 827
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE AMENDMENT TO LOCAL AGENCY STATE AGREEMENT NO. UE 64-3 AND EXECUTION OF THE
SAME FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF MONTEREY ROAD 450 FEET SOUTHERLY AND 500 FEET NORTHER-
LY OF LEAVES LEY ROAD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gilroy, County of Santa Clara,
State of Cal ifornia, on June 1, 1964 by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Peters en.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
AYES:
City Administrator Wood presented 2 additional petitions in favor of the
Parking District No.1 and reported on the progress of said District. He informed
the Council that a resolution would be presented if possible at the next meeting.
City Administrator Wood reported and explained the proposed Freeway Agree-
ment re: proposed State Highway Route 101 between the north and south City Limits.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt pointed out the route on the prel iminary
map.
It was noted that Staff would present a recommendation on the proposed
route at the next meeting.
A proposed Agreement with G. B. Carr for Consulting Services was pre-
sented. The Agreement was referred to the City Attorney for checking.
City Administrator Wood reported on a letter from the League of California
Cities regarding a Hotel Tax and recommended that an ordinance be prepared on the
subject for adoption in the future if necessary.
The Council authorized the preparation of said ordinance.
The City Attorney presented and read the changes and corrections in the
proposed Agreement for the Gymkhana Ground Property.
Discussion was aad regarding the I year construction requirement.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the Agreement for the Gymkhana Ground Property be approved as
presented to include a 2 year construction period to any purchaser of the property.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported that he had set Monday, June 15,
1964 at 8:00 p.m. as the Public Hearing date for Weed Abatement.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 828.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that the reading of Resolution No. 828 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 828
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN
THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTITUTE SUCH
NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION BY
PUBLICATION THEREOF.
ADOPTED AND PASSED THE 1st day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Wood summarized the minutes of the Santa Clara County
Trafficways meeting of May 13, 1964.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requested authorization to advertise for
bids on the proposed Wayland Lane Storm Drain as outlined in the 1964-65 Budget.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan and
carried that bids be advertised for the Wayland Lane Storm Drain Project as reques-
ted.
Director of Public Works Kludt outlined and explained the proposed plans
for the Wayland Lane Storm Drain Project.
The Council requested the Staff to notify P.G. & E. Co. and the Gilroy
Telephone Company of said project and requested Staff to provide a means of co-
ordinating street construction projects with these utility companies.
Director of Public Works Kludt requested authorization to increase the
horse-power for Well No.5.
Mr. George Azevedo, contractor for Well No.5, addressed the'Council and
gave further justification for increasing the horse-power.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the horse-power for Well No.5 be increased as requested by Staff.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requested that the 1963-64 Budget be amend-
ed to increase Account 40B5 in the amount of $1,455.00.
Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich
and carried that the 1963-64 Budget be amended to increase Account 40B5 in the
amount of $1,455.00 as requested.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt presented and explained the proposed F.A.S.
System.
The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 829.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
tha t Reso 1 ut i on No. 829 be acb pted.
RESOLUTION NO. 829
RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE DESIGNATION OF ROUTES OF THE FEDERAL AID SECONDARY
SYSTEM IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBE~: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nonei
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood reviewed the proposed changes as discus-
sed by the Council Committee of the Whole for the 1964-65 Prel iminary Budget.
Further discussion was had regarding cooperation needed between
the Gilroy Golf and Country Club and the City.
Further discussion was had regarding the proposal for a Sewer
Service Charge. The Counci 1 decided to defer the proposal of a Sewer Service
Charge at this time.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Counci lman Went-
worth and carried to set Monday, June 15, 1964 at 8:00 p.m. for the Publ ic Hear-
ing on the 1964-65 Budget.
Councilman Wentworths' appointment as Representative on the South
Flood Control Advisory Committee and the City Administrator as Alternate were
noted.
City Administrator Wood noted that the report on the South Santa
Clara County Sewage System Plan Study would be presented at the South County
Building on June 9, 1964 at 2:00 p.m.
The Council concurred with City Administrator Wood's recommenda-
tion that the Special Advisory Committee Chairman for the Sewer Farm Property
and the City Administrator meet with a prospective lessee.
Councilman Jordan asked of the progress if any on removal of
obstructions in the sidewalk area at the property on the West side of Miller
Avenue.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported no progress at the site
in question.
The Council instructed the Staff to pursue the matter of clear-
ing obstructions in the sidewalk area on the West side of Miller Avenue.
Councilman Jordan suggested that a Resolution be prepared for
Floyd Emerson, Retiring Supt. of Schbols, recognizing his .service given the
community.
The Council authorized preparation of si'd R~solution.
Councilman Quartirol i asked why Howson Bros. were not required
to connect the Howson Street 6" line, to the Monterey Street 1 ine.
Discussion was had.
City Engineer Hanna reported that installation of sewer and
water service by Howson Bros. was intended to include connecting to the Monterey
Street Line.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt stated that the traffic signal
on Monterey Street reported to be not in order at the last Council Meeting was
checked and is in order at this time.
The Council concurred with the City Attorney's report that a
State law requires City Offices including Departments to close on State and
County Primary and General Election Dayso
City Administrator Wood noted the League of California Cities
Industrial Development Conference on June 11th and 12, 1964 in Los Angeles.
City Administrator Wood reported on the progress of Mi ller Slough
Proj ect.
At 11:10 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn. 1
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