Minutes 1964/06/15
Gilroy, California
June 15, 1964
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The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:01 p.m.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members had received copies of
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the minutes of the regular meeting of June I, 1964. All Council Members answered
in the affirmative. The Mayor asked if there were any errors or omissions in
the minutes as mailed. No errors or omissions were noted. The Mayor declared
the minutes of the meeting of June 1, 1964 approved.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for opening of bids
for the Wayland Lane Storm Drain Project.
The City Engineer stated that his estimate for the project was
$31,000.00.
Director of Public Works Kludt opened the bids and they read as
follows: 1. Wm. Radtke & Son - $32,455.28; 2. W. Ebert Corp. of Spartan Cons-
truction - $35,034.20; 3. Granite Construction Company - $34,973.00; 4. George
C. Renz Construction Co. - $35,981.10.
The low bid of Wm. Radtke & Son was referred to the City Attorney
for checking.
Director of Public Works Kludt stated that the bids are in excess of
the Engineer's estimate because of an additional feet and extension required in
the plans and specifications not considered at the time the estimate was deter-
mined.
The Mayor introduced Karol Castle recently appointed as Clerk-Matron
with the Police Department and Richard Lake, Police Cadet, recently appointed as
Patrolman.
The City Attorney reported that the low bid of Wm. Radtke & Son
was in order. The bid was referred to City Engineer Hanna for calculating the
bid figures.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for the Public Hear-
ing on the 1964-1965 Budget. He asked if there was anyone in the audience who
wished to speak for or against the proposed Budget. There was no comment from
.the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman
Goodrich and carried to close the Publ ic Hearing on the 1964-1965 Budget.
The City Administrator presented copies of a schedule for the
various Capital Outlay Improvement Projects, included in the 1964-65 Budget.
Discussion was had.
The City Engineer reported that the bid of Wm. Radtke & Son for the
Wayland Lane Storm Drain Project was in order.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Quarti-
roli and carried to award the bid of Wm. Radtke & Son in the amount of $32,455.28
for the Wayland Lane Storm Drain Project.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
Public Hearing on the Weed Abatement Program. He asked if anyone in the aud-
ience wished to speak for or against the Program. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to close the Public Hearing.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 830.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Quar-
tiroli that the reading of Resolution No. 830 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 830
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN
FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 6 of ORDINANCE
635.
PASSED AND ADOPTED thi s 15th
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNC I L MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
None
None
The Mayor introduced Mr. Duncan De Mers recently appointed Pol ice Cadet.
The City Clerk presented and read a petition signed by 58 property
owners in the Castlewood Park area requesting correction to the water system
in sa i d a rea.
Discussion was had.
The Director of Public Works and City Administrator recommended that
the request be given further study before taking any action on the matter.
Mr. Will iam Fil ice, Mr. Fred Schell, and Mr. Jerome Chappell respectively
addressed the Council and presented simil iar complaints of low water pressure
in the area in question.
The Mayor instructed the City Staff to give further study to the matter
and make a recommendation at the next meeting.
Mr. M. J.Filice addressed the Council and suggested installing a water
line off of Hecker Pass to service property owners in Castlewood Park area
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stating that easements could be provided through property belonging to San Martin
Vineyard Company.
The Mayor commented upon the large group of citizens present at this
Council meeting..
There was a short recess.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt explained the report of
the Planning Commission meeting of June 4, 1964 in which the Commission recommend-
ed approval of establishment of IR-3X" High Density Multiple Residence District;
allowing 'JlR-3X" as a conditional use in "C-I"; requiring Mobile Trailer Parks as
a conditional use in IM-2"; recommended rezoning of a 2 acre parcel of land in
Westwood Acre Subdivision from "R-l" to "C-I"; informed the Counci 1 of actio n of
granting a Use Permit to Josie & Mary Lou Martinez to construct a residence at
362 East Bth Street; continuance of the Public Hearing on request to rezone from
"C-l" to IR-3" area on West side of Eigleberry Street between 6th & 7th Streets;
recommended adoption of Official Plan Lines for Uvas Parkway from Thomas Road at
Monterey Highway to the proposed extension of Santa Teresa Blvd.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 831.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
to adopt Resolution No. 831.
RESOLUTION NO. 831
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING
OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO PROVIDE FOR THE CREATION OF AN R3X HIGH
DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 832. Motion was
made by Councilman Goodrich and seconded by Councilman Quartiroli to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 832.
RESOLUTION NO. 832
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON THE PROPOSAL THAT THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY BE AMENDED BY ADDING TO SUBDIVISION (a) OF SEC.
32.2 OF SAID ZONING ORDINANCE A PROVISION PERMITTING ANY USE IN AN R3X ZONING DIS-
TRICT, IF AND WHEN SAID R3X DISTRICT IS MADE A PART OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, TO A
CONDITIONAL USE IN A C-l DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 833. Motion was
made by Councilman Wentworth and seconded by Councilman Duffin to adopt Resolution
No. 833.
RESOLUTION NO. 833
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF
REPORT AND RECOMMENDAT10N OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON APPLICATION OF WOODSIDE HOMES,
INC., TO REZONE FROM Rl to Cl COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TWO ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG
THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF HECKER PASS HIGHWAY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBER): None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 834. Motion was
made by Councilman Duffin and seconded by Councilman Eckard to adopt Resolution
No. 834.
RESOLUTION NO. 834
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEAR-
ING OF REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON ITS PROPOSAL TO
AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY SO AS TO PERMIT MOBILE TRAILER PARKS IN
AN M2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE ONLY UNDER A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: GOUNCIL MEMBERS:Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 835. Motion was
made by Councilman Duffin and seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 835.
RESOLUTION NO. 835
RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF
PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY UPON THE PROPOSAL TO
ESTABLI SH OFF I C IAL PLAN LI NES FOR UVAS PARKWAY FROM THOMAS ROAD AT MONTEREY
HIGHWAY TO THE PROPOSED EXTENSION OF SANTA TERESA BOULEVARD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Administrator introduced Mr. E. Wilson from the law firm of
Kirkbride, Wilson, Harzfeld and Morton who have been advising and counseling
the City on the procedures for establishing Parking District No. I.
Mr. Wilson explained that it was necessary to amend the present Improve-
ment Procedure Code.
The City Administrator presented and read Ordinance No. 719.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard and seconded by Councilman Duffin
to adopt Oi dinance No. 719 on an emergency basis.
ORDINANCE NO. 719
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 63 and 379, REPEALING CHAPTER 4, AND ADDING
SECTION 382 TO ORDINANCE NO. 645 THE GILROY IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Various Petitions favoring the establ ishment of Parking District No.
1 were received and ordered filed.
The City Administrator presented and read Resolution No. 836. Motion
was made by Councilman Wentworth and seconded by Councilman Duffin to adopt
Resolution No. 836.
RESOLUTION NO. 836
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO UNDERTAKE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENT AND ASSESSMENT BOND ACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS WITHOUT
PROCEEDINGS UNDER DIVISION 4 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNC I L MEM BERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Administrator presented and read Resolution No. 837. Motion
was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Counci lman Eckard to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 837.
RESOLUTION NO. 837
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION TO ACQUIRE AND
IMPROVE OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES AND TO FORM PARKING DISTRICT NO.1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
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AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Administrator
ing the Parking District No.1.
p laced on fi Ie.
The City Administrator
was made by Councilman Wentworth
Resolution No. 838.
presented and read the Engineer's Report regar~
The Mayor ordered the Engineer's Report to be
presented and read Resolution No. 838. Motion
and seconded by Councilman Goodrich to adopt
RESOLUTION NO. 838
RESOLUTION No. 838 OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT ON PARKING
DISTRICT NO.1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Administrator presented and read Resolution No. 839. Motion
was made by Councilman Goodrich and seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt
Resolution No. 839.
RESOLUTION NO. 839
APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION
AND IMPROVING OF OFF-STREET PARKING PLACES AND FORMATION OF PARKING DISTRICT NO.
1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quarti rol i ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNC I L MEMBE~: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Discussion was had regarding time schedule and procedure of finalizing
the proposed Parking District No.1.
City Administrator Wood presented, explained and recommended a proposal
for the Freeway Agreement regarding the proposed State Highway Route 101 between
the North and South City Limits.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt indicated the route on the map (Exhibit
"A") during City ~dministratoriWood's presentation.
Discussion was had regarding the proposed route for the Miller Slough
ditch along 6th Street in connection with the proposed Freeway Agreement.
Mr. Dennis De Bell, representing the Chamber of Commerce, addressed
the Council requesting approval of the Site Plan for the proposed Chamber of
Commerce Building to be located on City property at the corner of I .O.O.F. Avenue
and Monterey Street and requesting Council action for a lease arrangement cover-
ing said property.
Mr. Duerr, Architect, presented and explained the Site Plan for the pro-
posed bui lding. The Council concurred with the Site Plan as presented subject to
approval of an Agreement between the City and Chamber of Commerce after instruc~
ing the City Staff to prepare said Lease Agreement for approval.
City Administrator Wood presented a Summary of Reports of City Officers.
Discussion was had.
The Report of Disbursements from May 10, 1964 to June 10, 1964 were
not~d and accepted.
, City Administrator Wood recommended approval of a step increase in
the Pay Plan for A. Doyle Stubblefield, Patrolman from Step '.C" to "D" $495.00
to $520.00 effective July 1, 1964.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich
and carried that the Step increase be approved as recommended by the City Admin-
istrator.
Water Samples taken by the County Health Department were filed.
City Administrator Wood presented a report and recommendation regarding
Sidewalk Construction.
Discussion was had.
The Counci 1 instructed the Staff to proceed wi th requl rl ng construction
of sidewalks in areas where over 50% of the block has sidewalks installed, requir-
ing the remaining property owners to install sidewalks.
The Council instructed the City Attorney to prepare a legal opinion reo
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garding an ordinance requirIng property owners to install sidewalks if less than
50% of the area has sidewalks already installed.
City Administrator Wood reported on the Santa Clara County Trafficways
Meeting informing the Council of the Trafficways Committee Chairman's request of
the City to take action regarding the Mass Transit Study Program. He recommended
and the Council concurred that the Council restate its previous position of oppos-
ing City financial participation in this study.
City Administrator Wood presented a lease covering the rental of the
Old Septic Tank Pmperty on East Street to P. G. & E. for their SLbstation facility
in the amount of $100.00 per year.
The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 840. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth arid seconded by Councilman Duffin to adopt Resolution No.
840.
RESOLUTION NO. 840
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LEASE BETWEEN CITY OF
GILROY AND PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR PREMISES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF OLD GILROY STREET AND EAST STREET IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentwcrth,
and Petersen.
COUNCll"MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood presented and requested authorization to write-
off uncollectable water accounts in the amount of $164.26.
Motion was made by Councilman Jordan seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the Water Department be authorized to write-off uncollectable
accounts as presented in the amount of $164.26.
City Administrator Wood presented Resolution No. 841 recommending its
adoption appointing Cecil A. Reinsch as City Administrator Protempore in his
absence.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
to adopt Resolution No. 841.
RESOLUTION NO. 841
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROYAPPROVING APPOINTMENT OF CECIL
A. REINSCH, ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR, TO SERVE AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR PROTEMPORE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan ,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood recommended purchase of water meters in excess
of the Charter 1 imit of $1,500.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Counci lman Jordan
and carried that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to purchase water meters as
recommended by the City Administrator.
The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 842. Motion was made
by Councilman Goodrich and seconded by Councilman Quartiroli toa dopt Resolution
No. 842.
RESOLUTION NO. 842
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1964-
1965 AND APPROPRIATING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER:;: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quarti rol i ,Wentworth,
and Peters en.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilman Wentworth reported that the Chamber of Commerce Barbecue
scheduled for June 20, 1964 at the Gilroy Golf & Country Club would warrant City
cooperation regarding maintenance of sewer facilities at that location.
The Council indicated that it was their understanding that the Chamber
had previously planned to use Portable Sanitary Toilets for this function.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt stated that the City did not have
equipment to maintain the 4" sanitary sewer 1 ine at the Golf Course.
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Councilman Duffin commented that the adoption of the 1964-1965 Budget in
excess of $1,000,000.00 deserved recognition.
Councilman Quartiroli suggested the Staff to investigate the possibility
of purchasing a recording type of water pressure meter.
City Administrator Wood reported on a meeting and presentation of report
on the South Santa Clara County Sewage System Study.
Discussion was had regarding maximum capacity of the present City's sewer
fac i 1 i ties.
Councilman Goodrich asked of the progress of filing of the deed for the
Victorino Property.
The City Administrator stated he would check further on the matter.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt stated that he received official notific~
tion of the Census estimate as of April, 1, 1964 to be 8,675.
The City Attorney left the Council meeting at 10:47 p.m.
Discussion was had regarding the census figures.
Mr. E. D. Martin, Chairman of the Planning Commission, addressed the
Council and commented that the proposed plans for the Chamber of Commerce new
building did not provide adequate off-street parking facil ities.
It was. noted that the Chamber indicated negotiation with the property on
the North side of I .O.O.F. Avenue for off-street parking.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from the Gi lroy Elks
Lodge notifying the City of intention to promote and hold a Circus on June 27,
1964.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Santa Clara County
Flood Control and Water District requesting the Council to appoint a Representa-
tive of the Council to replace Sig Sanchez and an Alternate appointment on the
Santa Clara County Water Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to appoint Mayor Petersen as Representative and Councilman Jordan
as Alternate on the Santa Clara County Water Commission.
City Administrator Wood reported that he and Mayor Petersen attended the
Industrial Development Conference in Los Angeles and stated that he would prepare
a summary on said Conference.
Councilman Duffin inquired of the Mexico City tour in connection with the
League of California Cities Conference in Los Angeles. He was informed that it
would be on the next Council agenda.
At 10:55 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich
man Wentworth and carried to adjourn.