Minutes 1964/11/02
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Gilroy, California
November 2, 1964
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The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His
Honor ~enneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Counc i 1 Members: George 1. Duffi n.. Ches ter R. Eckard, Wi 1 ford
E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Member: Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members present had received copies of
the regular meeting of October 19, 1964. All members present answered in the
affirmative. The Mayor asked if any errors or omissions were noted in the
minutes as presented. No errors or omissions were noted. The Mayor declared
the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1964 approved.
The Mayor introduced 2 new City employees Dennis Abad and John R.
Blake, Police Cadets.
The Mayor presented retired Custodian, James E. Pruett with a certi-
ficate of service and a gift.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for opening
of bids for the proposed Animal Shelter Facil ity.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt opened the bids and they read as fol-
lows: 1. Forrest Anderson Construction Co., Palo Alto Base Bid - $11, 495.00,
Alternate #1 $11,612.00, Alternate #2 $11,660.00; 2. R. L. Carroll, San Jose
$11,951.00, Alt. #1 $12,047.00, Alt. #2 $12,101.00; 3. Copple Construction Co.,
San Jose $12,554.00 Alt. #1 $12,654.00 Alt. #2 $12,729.00; 4. Jack Ehrich
$10,446.00 Alt. #1 $10,560.00 Alt. #2 nil; 5. Gordon Farotte $11,980.00 Alt.
#1 $12,085.00 Alt. #2 $12,145.00; 6. Morton & Fortino $10,450.00 Alt:# 1
$10,546.00 Alt. #2 $10,600.00.
The low bid of Jack ~hrich was referred to the City Attorney for
checking. The City Attorney dytermined the low bid of Jack Ehrich to be in
order.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the bid of Jack Ehrich i~ the amount of $10,560.00 including
Alternates #1 & #2 for the Animal Shelter Facility be awarded.
The Mayor deviated' from the Agenda due to many citizens present on
behalf of the proposed rezoning from "R-l" to "CO" of Joseph G. McCormack and
Fenton O.Connell property. He asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
for or against the proposal.
Mr. Silberstein addressed the Council requesting postponement of adop-
tion of the ordinance rezoning Dr.. McCormack ~ Fenton 0'Connell1s property.
Dr. McCormack addressed the Council and explained the architectural
design of the proposed Medical Center.
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City Administrator Wood explained the hearing procedures required for
rezoning and stated that in his opinion, the law had been complied with in
this rezoning procedure.
Mr. Robert Lesko of 185 Fil ice Drive addressed the Council and gave
further reasons why the rezoning should not be approved.
.Mr. Vic Rizzi, Mrs. Barbara Drewitz, Mrs. Vic Rizzi and Mr. Justin
Byers respectively addressed the Council and spoke in favor of the proposed
Medical Center.
Mr. Ben Gutierrez, Planning Commissioner aqdressed the Council and
reported that the Planning Commission had given considerable thought to the
rezoning request before any action was taken.
Mr. Silberstein sited a section from the Zoning Ordinance requiring
posting of the property prior to a Publ ic Hearing before the Planning Com-
mission and asked if this was done.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt reported that the property
had not been posted.
The City Attorney reported that no further action on the rezoning
request could be taken by the Council at this time and that the proposal
must be referred back to the Planning Commission.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried to refer the rezoning request back to the Planning Commission.
At 9:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a 2 minute recess.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:02 p.m..
Absent: Council Member Duffin
The Mayor presented retired Fire Chief M. J~ Ramezane with a certi-
ficate of service and gift.
City Administrator Wood presented and read.a request from Loren C.
Baldwin for annexation of his property located on North Monterey Highway.
The proposal was referred to Staff for study.
A letter from the American Cancer Society was presented requesting
permission to solicit funds from November 1, 1~64 to August 31, 1965. The
request to solicit funds was approved for a maximum of 3 months. Staff was
instructed to contact_the American Cancer Society informing them of the
sol icitation time 1 imit.
Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department
. were presented and recommended to be fi 1 ed.
The Council received copies of the Inter-City Council Roster of
Officials in Santa Clara County.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on New
Single Family House Sales from August 1963 to August 1964.
An application for Off-Sale Liquor License at 731 First Street,
A. E. Trinchero, Appl icant was presented and no objections were presented.
City Administrator Wood requested an advance of Funds for continua-
tion of the Sidewalk Program.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Went-
worth and carried to amend the 1964-65 Budget Account 33B6 in the amount
of $1221.50.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on
Equipment Maintenance and Repair Service. Discussion was had. The Council
instructed the City Administrator to attempt to evenly spread this work
among all local vendors.
City'Administrator Wood presented a report on the proposed instal-
l at i on of Pedes tr i an Benches. He s ta ted that ,George Ha 11, Alner.'1.c-an'teg ion,
Post #217 " and the Chamber of Commerce have offered. to donate $50.00
each for this project. Discussion was had on the proposed locations of
the benches.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman
Eckard and carried authorizing erection of Pedestrian Benches at locations
to be determined from the Senior Citizens' Group of Gilroy subject to
receipt of the $150.00 donation~.
City Administrator Wood presented a report of new books acquired
by the Gilroy Public Library. The Counci 1 agreed that the book list pre-
sented was good and should be continued on a monthly basis.
Director of Public Works Kludt summarized the minutes of Santa Clara
County Trafficways Committee Meeting of October 16, 1964.
A report of the Sarnta Clara County Planning Departmemt was presented.
A publication from the Bay Area Council Vol. 1, No.2 was presented.
CouncIlman Wentworth requested the Council Advisory Committee com-
posed of Councilmen Eckard, Goodrich and himself to meet with the'Garbage
Company to study the garbage contract renewal which terminates December 12,
.1964. The Counci 1 agreed.
Discussion was had regarding progress of the Off-Street Parking
District.
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Discussion was'had regarding the Library Report re: proposed location of
the library site.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained a proposal from
Kentwood Development Company for installation of 2 standard electroliers on
Hecker Pass Highway at Westwood Acre Subdivision and 3 coach lamp type electro-
liers'on the East side of the Commercial property to the subdivisij,on. He
stated that the proposal was in excess of the lighting requirements in the
City's standard specifications and that the City's energy cost would increase.
Discussion was had.
The Council agreed to authorize a deviation from the City's standard
specifications to allow the same type of electroliers that are located in the
parking lot, number of electroliers to be determined by Staff and not to ex-
ceed the lighting and maintenance requirements in the proposed Master Street
Lighting Plan.
Director of Public Works Kludt requested and recommended deviating
from the street standard specification requirements for completing the street
improvements in Westwood Acres next to Braquets' property by extruding a
concrete curb on top of the asphalt. Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Jordan
and carried to approve the request as recommended to extrude the curb in
Wes-twood Acres next to the Braquettproperty.
John Hughan~ Architect, presented the preliminary .pl~ns for the proposed
Police Facilities.. He estimated the maximum cost for the proposal to be
$180,000.00. He also requested that a survey be made on the boundary line of
the Court House property~
Discussion was had on the progress of the Chamber of Commerce agreement
fo~ the proposed building.
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to purchase 2 signs
estimated at $550.00 to $600.00 .to be installed at the North and South City
Limits on Monterey Highway 101 advising the public of traffic congestio~ on
the State Highway thru Gilroy.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried authorizing the City Administrator to proceed with purchase of the
2 signs as requested.
Mayor Petersen proclaimed United Nations Day on November 9, 1964.
The Mayor thanked Mrs. C. J. Laizure for attending the Council Meeting.
At 10:59 p.m. motion was made by Counci lman Eckard seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried to adjourn. " I'J
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City Clerk