Minutes 1964/09/21
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G i 1 roy, Ca 1 i fo r n i a
September 21, 1964
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His
Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard,
Wi Jford E. Jordan, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Members: Gharles F. Quartiroli.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members had received copies of the
regular meeting of September 8, 1964. All Council Members present
answered in the affirmative. The Mayor asked if there were any errors or
omissions were noted. There being none noted, the Mayor declared the
minutes of the meeting of September 6, 1964 approved.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for the scheduled
public hearing on the request to rezone property on N. Monterey Street
from R-I to M-2. (Carmen E. Fi 1 ice)
Secretary of the Planning Commission, Max Kludt reported that he
contacted Mr. Carmen Filice to determine if he wished to withdraw his
petition for the M-2 zone being that his proposed occupancy had changed.
Mr. Fi lice was not thoroughly convinced that his property should be a
C-2 zoning but felt the M-2 was more beneficial to his proposed use for
his property.
Councilman Goodrich enters and takes his place at the Counci 1
table. 8:10 p.m.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or
against the proposal.
Mr. Mike Filice, brother of petitioner, addressed the Counci I and
stated that he was speaking on behalf of his brother. Mr. Filice explained
that his brother wanted to establish a small manufacturing plant on the
back part of his property and this use would not be allowed in aC-2
zone.
Secretary of the Planning Commission explained that the Planning
Commission granted the petitioner the M-2 zoning to expedite the proposed
occupancy with the provision that after further study the Commission could
rezone it if the use fit better into another zone.
Motion by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried to close the public hearing.
On Motion by Councilman Eckard seconded by Counci Iman Wentworth
and carried the requested M-2 zone is denied.
City Administrator Wood presented ~eqoests from the United Cerebral
Palsy Association of Santa Clara County for solicitation for the 1965
Calendar Year; the National Foundation of the March of Dimes for solicita-
t ion from January 1 to February 2, 1965 and from the Repub 1 i can Centra 1
Committee for solicitation from September 26, 1964 to October 3, 1964.
Motion by Councilman Jordan seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the requests be granted.
City Administrator Wood noted and recommended filing of a Resolution
of the Republican Central Committee in re: to U.S. Flag Code, Public Law
107.
The City Administrator presented an application from Tom Carr for a
Taxi License.
Motion by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the request be granted subject to compliance with the ordinance.
The report of the Planning Commission for the meeting of September 17,
1964 was presented by Secretary Kludt who reported that the Planning Commission
has initated proceedings to rezone the Fifth Northern and Third Addition to
the City; the Planning Commission reviewed County of Santa Clara's proposal
to establish plan lines for the extension of Santa Teresa Boulevard from
Hecker Pass Road to the future Jnterchange at Bloomfield Road; the Planning
Commission repeated their request for aerial photols and if not forth coming
from Santa Clara County in 6 weeks, Aero Service be contacted to provide the
maps.
City Administrator Wood reported that he contacted Aero Service for
a price on photomosaic maps. Aero Service offered to furnish 10 maps at
$1,950, if the City could sell 9 maps at $75 each, the City's cost would be
$1,275. The County was contacted and advised that the maps would be
available in 60 days.
Chairman of the Planning Commission addressed the Counci I and stated
that he voted against the Planning Commissions motion to wait 6 weeks for
the aerial maps but after further consideration is willing to wait.
The Council concurred with the Planning Commissions recommendation
to wait 6 weeks before taking action.
The City Administrator presented a summary of the monthly reports.
City Administrator Wood accepted and recommended the filing of the
report from the Santa Clara County Health Department on 17 satisfactory
water samples taken.
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The City Administrator noted the distribution of the Financial Statement
for 1963-64, Fiscal Year and informed the Council it would be on the next agenda.
City Administrator Wood noted the distribution of the Police Department
Annual Report for 1963-64.
City Administrator Wood reported on the recruitment of the new Fire Chief.
Two men were well qualified for the job. Both men have agreed to accept the
posItion at a reduction of their present salary.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan seconded by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried
that the City Administrator be authorized to appoint the unnamed Fire Chief at
a salary of $663 a month which represents the third step of the salary range.
City Administrator Wood named Albert Brittain, Public Safety Officer in
Sunnyvale as the New Fire Chief.
City Administrator Wood reported that the State has offered for sale,
Excess State Property located on the northwest intersection of Hecker Pass High-
way and Burchell Road. He stated that the area would be a good park site or could
be traded for a park site at some future date.
Councilman Wentworth stated that there is some talk ofa low level dam
being constructed in that area.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Jordan and carried to
authorize the City Administrator to offer $5,276 for the site. Councilman Eckard
voted no on the motion.
City Administrator presented an application for Off-Sale Beer and Wine
License at 751 First Street, by Safeway Stores.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan and carried to
authorize the City Administrator to notify Alcoholic Beverage Control t , i
that Council has no objections to the application.
City Administrator Wood presented the request of the Chief of Police for
Sergeant's Salary Differential to Acting Sergeant Fortado during an interim period
between Sergeant Jewell's resignation and the appointment of a new Sergeant.
Mot ion by Counc i lman Wentworth seconded by Cou~c i lman Duff i nand ca rr i ed
that the Sergeant's Salary Differential in the amount of $54 be authorized.
Councilman Eckard voted no on the motion.
Mr. John Hughan addressed the Council and presented the plans and specifica-
tions for the proposed Pound Facility. Mr. Hughan gave an approximate construction
cost of $8,000. The County Health Department has indicated their desire to use
our facilities to service an area from Morgan Hill to the South County Line.
Discussion is had on the proposed site of the Pound Facility at the Sewer Farm.
Council agreed that action be postponed on the plans and specifications
of the Pound Facility until the next agenda to allow further study by Staff.
Cfty Administrator Wood presented and explained ambulance rate schedules
of other Cities in the Santa Clara County as compared to Gilroy Ambulance Service.
Motion by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried
that the ambulance rate schedule of the Gilroy Ambulance Service be approved as
presented.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained the Select City
Street System.
City Clerk, Protempore, Cadile read Resolution No. 861.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth to
adopt Resolution No. 861.
RESOLUTION NO. 861
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING A SELECT SYSTEM OF CITY STREETS
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS~ None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Quartiroli
Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained the Gas Tax Budget
for the 1964-65 Year.
City CI~rR~' Protempore, Cadile"read'ReseJoildcbnnNo... 862.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth to
adopt Resolution No. 862.
RESOLUTION NO. 862
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
BUDGET FOR EXPENDIT~RE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES,
PASSEO AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Quartiroli
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Director of Public Works presented and explained dedication from
Dennis DeBell and Charlotte DeBell his wife, and Larry Frizone and Gloria
Frizone, his wife, and Angelo Man~ano for easements for public utilities and
drainage purposes.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 863.
Motion was made by Counci lman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan to
adopt Resolution No. 863.
RESOLUTION NO. 863
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED" ,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentwortb and
Petersen.
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Quartiroli
NOES:
ABSENT:
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 864.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin to adopt
Resolution No. 864.
RESOLUTION NO. 864
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEED
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNC I LMEMBERS:
COUNCI LMEMBERS:
day of September, 1964, by the following vote:
Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth and
Petersen.
None
Quart i ro 1 i
Director of Public Works Kludt requested use of a portion of the DeBell
Trailer Park Offsite Fees to construct a Drain Ditch between Wagon Wheels
Trailer Park and the Angelo Mangano property at an estimated cost of $2,400.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman ...
Goodrich and carried that the request be authorized in the estimated amount
of $2,400.
Director of Public Works Kludt requested authorization to advertise
for bids on the sprinkler system and turf at Christmas Hill Park.
Motion was made by Counc i Iman Eckard seconded by Counc i lman Wentworth
and carried that bids be advertised for the sprinkler system and turf at
Christmas Hill Park.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested approval of specifications for 3
new Police Vehicles and 2 new pickup trucks and authorization to call for
bids for the five vehicles.
Councilman Duffin calls attention to the omission of alternators in
the police vehicles.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch stated that the specks would be corrected to
include alternators for the police vehicles.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried authorizing Purchasing Agent Resinch to advertise for bids for
3 new Police Vehicles and 2 new pickup trucks.
Ordinance No. 727 previously read and published by title and summary
was presented,
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Goodrich
to adopt Ordinance No. 727.
ORDINANCE NO. 727
AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND REGULATING OPERATORS OR PRIVATE AMBULANCES;
LICENSING AND REGULATING DRIVERS IN ATTENDANCE OF AMBULANCES; REQUIRING
THE FILING OF WRITTEN REPORTS WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; AND PRESCRIBING
PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF- ITS PROVISIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September, 1964, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Wentworth and
Petersen.
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Quartiroli
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ABSENT:
Councilman Duffin asked about water pressure in his area. City
Administrator Wood reported that he spoke with property owners who had
urged the owner to grant the necessary ease~ent to the City. They feel
that right of way will be granted to the City in the near future.
Councilman Duffin asked about extra garbage requests being routed
through the City Office, City Administrator Wood explained that this
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procedure gives better control with the billing being done in the same office.
Councilman Eckard asked about the time schedule on the parking district.
City Administrator Wood explained that the time element depends on property
acquisition. The City Engineer will have plans and specifications ready in
30 days.
City Administrator Wood reported that the National Guard Armory Dedication
will be held on Sunday, October 18, 1964.
City Administrator Wood reported that the Donald l.. Stone Organization is
requesting annexation of 33 acres of land on Wren Avenue for construction of another
proposed single family development.
At 10:30 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman
Eckard and carried to adjourn.
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