Minutes 1964/08/31
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August 31, 1964
The adjourned special meeting of the City Council was called to
order by His Honor, Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:04 p.m.
Present; Council Memb~rs: Ch~ster R. Eckard,NQrman B. Goodrich, Wi]-
ford E. Jordan, Charles F. Qu~rtiroli, Everett Co Wentworth and Kenneth L.
Petersen.
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Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
continued Public Hearing on the proposed changes and modifications to Parking
D i s t r i c t No. I.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 849 previously
adopted explaining the proposed changes and modifications to the District. He
stated that the Resolution had been published, posted, and mailed to all con-
cerned within the legal requirements. He stated that Councilman Jordan had been
absent at the Special Meeting of August 10, 1964 and asked if he had received
the minutes of the meeting and if he had reviewed said minutes.
Councilman Jordan answered in the affirmative.
City Administrator Wood further explained the financing of the proposed
modified Parking District.
Discussion was had regarding the proposed relocation of Parcel B as to its
location, size, etc.
Mr. John Bozzo, owner of Farm Supply located within proposed Parcel B,
came forward and addressed the Council objecting to location of Parcel B because
of no parking allowed for large trucks unloading merchandise at his place of
business.
Mrs. Jack Holson also objected to the location of Parcel B for the same
reason - no spaces available for large trucks to unload merchandise to the
businesses in front of proposed Parcel B.
Discussion was had.
Councilman Goodrich suggested to eliminate proposed parking lot B since
no.one in the immediate block was in favor of said proposal.
Councilman Jordan agreed that the proposed Parking Lot is in an undesir-
able location for public use.
City Administrator Wood suggested that 10ading lanes could be provided
for large trucks unloading merchandise in the vicinity of said proposed Parking
lot.
Chief of Police Laizure reported that unloading zones provided at other
alley locations ha~e not affected alley traffic.
Councilman Goodrich suggested that Parcel B be reduced in size to elimi-
nate demo I ishing the bui lding located at the south end of proposed Parcel Band
possibly impooving ~he balance of the lot for parking facilities.
City Administrator Wood stated that.theintention of the proposed Parking
District is to provide sufficient parking to enhance retail trade in the down-
town area since individual owners would not be able :to provide parking under
the present Zoning Ordinance without excessive costs of acquiring the required
land ar.eCl.
Counci Iman .Quartirol i stated that the proposed District is necessary if
any remodeling is planned by local b.usinesses :in the downtown area.
Discussion was had regarding proposed demolition of the Old City Hall
Building.
Dr. Melkonian addressed the Council and congratulated the Council for the
proposed modifications to the Par.king District, however did not agree with the'
relocation of Parcel B. He stated that Parcel B should be eliminated and the
proposed lots on Etgleberry Street enlarged. He also suggested relocating pro-
posed Parcel B to the corner of Martin and Monterey Street in back of Sydney
Johnson's offices.
Discussion was had.
City Administrator Wood asked if any written protests had been received
since the meeting of August 10., 1964. The City Cler.k reported that no a:dditional
written protests had been received since the Council Meeting of August 10, 1964.
City Adminis.trator Wood asked the City Engineer if he had r.eviewed the
proposed modified plan. City Engineer Hanna reported that he had reviewed the
proposed plan and that he believed it to be very beneficial and necessary for
the downtown area and that the next step would be to provide a direct access
from the proposed parking lots to M~nterey Street.
City Administrator Wood reported that he discussed the proposed modi fica-
tio~s to the Parking District with Councilman Jordan who was absent at the
August 10, 1964 meeting. He asked Louncilman Jordan if he had discussed the
meeting of August 10, 1964 with other Council Members who were present at that
meeting.
Councilman Jordan aAswered in the aff~rmative and replied that he was
well aware what occurred at the August 10, 1964 Special Meeti ng.
The Mayor stated that the suggestions discussed would be considered before
the District is actually formed.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to close the Public Hearing.
Discussion was had regarding financing the proposed District under plan
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The Mayor introduced Mr. Wayne McFadden representing the firm of
Wilson, Harzfeld, Jones & Morton who explained that it was not possible for
individual property owners to pay their share of the Assessment District in
cash under the proposed Plan "0" because ,H the District expanded the amount
an individual would pay might be reduced if the assessed valuation increased.
Discussion was had regarding possibility of reducing proposed
Parcel B and possibly moving the present proposed Lots.
Mr. McFadden stated that normally a plan can be altered and
reduced without additional Public Hearings provided the assessment does not
increase.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 855.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman
Wentworth to adopt Resolution No. 855.
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RESOLUTION NO. 855
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND ORDERING CHANGES AND
MODIFICATIONS - PARKING DISTRICT NO. I - PROJECT NO. 64-1
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of August, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
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ABS ENT:
City.Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 856.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman
Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 856.
RESOLUTION NO. 856
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, ORDERING ACQUISITIONS AND
IMPROVEMENTS AND DECLARING FORMATION OF PARKING DISTRICT NO. I - PROJECT NO.
64-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of August, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
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ABSENT:
Councilman Wentworth left the Council Meeting at 9:50 p.m.
The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 857, adoption
requested by Inter-City Council for meeting of September 3, 1964.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman
Jordan to adopt Res~lution No. 857.
RESOLUTION NO. 857
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T.HE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
SEPTEMBER 3RD THROlXiH 10TH, 1964 AS "VOTER REGISTRATION WEEKII.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 31st day of August, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin and Wentworth.
City Administrator Wood noted the Bid Opening date of September
2nd a~ 3:00 p.m. for the Police Building and Jail Facilities. He requested
Council Members to attend if possible.
Councilmen Quartiroli and Eckard stated they would attend if
possible.
City Administra.tor Wood reported that Representatives from
Gavilan Jr. College requested a meeting on September 10, 1964 with the Coun-
cil Committee regarding sewer facilities. The Council tentatively set Sept.
10, 1964 at 8:00 p.m. for this work meeting. It was noted that Mayor Petersen
and Councilman Goodrich are members of said Committee.
At 9:54 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Jordan and carried to adjourn.
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