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Minutes 1965/01/18 r .. /" -1 () ~~!.l.:..t -, ~ , GJ1.oy, California January 18, 1965 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, Norman B. Goodrich, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Members: W.j,lford E. Jordan and Charles F. Quartiroli. The Mayor asked if all Council Members present had received copies of the regular meeting of January 4, 1965. All Counci] Members present answered in the affirmative. The Mayor askedi,f any er,rors 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 January 4, 1965 approved. The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 7, 1965 was presented recommending approval of the building plans submitted by Dr. Joseph G. McCormack subject to provision of 4f parking stalls; recommendations to proceed with Official Plan Lines for Hecker Pass Road from Hanna Street to Santa Teresa Blvd.; informing Council that preliminary map submitted by the DonaJd L. Stone Organization for 30+ acre subdivision was referred to Com- mittee for.a report on the street pattern proposal; recommencing approval of prelimi~ary plans for development of hillside acreage at Day Road and Santa. Teresa Blvd.; informing the Council that the matter of zoming for pro- perties on North M0nterey Road was taken under advisement for further study and recommendation at a later date; recommending that an advertisement be ordered in the local newspaper re: actual context of "C-O" Commercial Office District; and informing Council of Commissioner Brodersen's election as Chairman of the Planning Commission and Commissioner.Martin serving as Vice-Chairman for 1965. 04' 13- .:;, ..... 1. t ~~.....e_ Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt noted that Dr. McCormack was u~ able to attend this meeting and requested review and discussion of his plans for the proposed professional building at a later date. The Council granted sa i d reques t. Discussion was had on .the proposed Official Plan Lines for Hecker Pass Road. No objections were noted with the proposed plans as submitted. Discussion was had on the preliminary plans submitted by Driscoll Enter- prises for development of hi llside ac-reage at Day Road. Mayor Petersen introduced the new Chairman of the Personnel Commission, Mr. Vernon Gwi nn Sr. Personnel. Director Reinsch presented the minutes of the Personnel Com- mission meeting of January 12, 1965 recommending 5% increases for all salary classifications and an additional 5% increase for 8 other classifications and recommending an increase for Uniform Allowance. Also noted was a memo from the City Administrator to the Commission on said salary recommendations. Councilman Wentworth requested the matter to be studied at a Work Meeting with all Council Members present prior to any action taken by the Counc i 1 . Chairman of the Personnel Commission, Mr. Vernon Gwinn Sr., addressed the Council and explained the Commissions' reasoning in making said recommenda- tion which came about as a result of a recent salary survey. The City Administrator was instructed to set a date for a Council work meeting to d.iscuss the Personnel Commissions' recommendation on salaries and notify the Council of said date. City Administrator Wood reported on the application for a Card Room License from Jimmie C. Queen at 31 South Monterey Street and stated that the report received from Pinal County in Arizona on Mr. Queen was not favorable. Mr. Queen addressed the Council and presented 2 additional letters of recommen da t i on f rom res i den ts of A r i zona.. The City Administrator read letters from Eloy Machine Company in Arizona and Mr. Pennington a resident of Arizona. Both letters were of a favorable nature regarding Mr. Queen's character. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Duffin and carried to deny the issuance of a Card Room license to Mr. Jimmie C. Queen at 31 South Monterey Street, Gilroy. Mr. Queen asked the Council for the information received which resulted in the Councils' final action to deny the license. He was informed that the matter and the various reports received could.be discussed with the City Admin- istrator. Mr. Queen asked if the 1 icense could be issued for the same pre- mises to Mr. Herb Lillard. He was informed that Mr. Lillard would have to file an application for said license. City Administrator Wood read the Chief of Pol ice's report recommending approval of the card Room Application of Mr. Earl M. Steward at 19 South Monterey Street. Motion was made by Gounci lman Duffin secon.ded by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that the issuance of a Card Room. License to Mr. Earl M. Steward at 19 South Monterey Street be granted. Counci lman Eckard voted "noll on the motion. Mr. Jimmie C. Queen addressed the Council and stated that it was un- fair of the Council to grant a Card Room License to Mr. Steward and deny the same to him. The report of Disbursements from December 10, 1964 to January 11, 1965 were noted and ordered filed. The summary of monthly reports was noted and ordered filed. City Administrator Wood presented a report recommending filing of satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department. The samples were ordered filed. City Administrator Wood presented a report recommendi~g approval of step increases in the salary pay pJan for Gilbert Nuanez, Range 21.3 from Step IIDII $520.00 to Step IIEII $546.00 and for James Smith, Range 21.3 from Step IIB" $472.00 to Step IIC" $495.00. Motion was. made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the salary increases for Gilbert Nuanez and James Smith be approved as recommended, effective February 1, 1965. . City Administrator Wood presented Alcoholic Beverage Control applica- tions for Off-Sale General License from Wentz Pharmacy at 101 North Monterey Street and On-Sale Beer from Ciros Club at 153 South Monterey Street. No objections were noted and the City Administrator was authorized to <::onvey . this information to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed Animal Control Ordinance, copies previously forwarded to Council Members for review and study. He stated that if adopted the said ordrnance'would increase the amount of Dog Licenses from $1.00 to $3.00. 241'4 City Administrator Wood presented a proposed agreement with Gavilan College for sewer facIlities. Discussion was had. The Council instructed the Staff to revise said agreement as per dis- cussion regarding right-of-way and lift station. City Administrator Wood reported on the suggested sale prices fo~ the Gymkhana Ground property. Discussion was had on the matter. The Council requested preparation of Cost Estimates on the installation of curbs, gutters and widening the streets adjacent to the Gymkhana Grounds excluding the proposed Wheeler Street and excluding the improvement to the proposed Wheeler Street. Councilman Duffin requested that Mr. Gordon Farotte be informed of the Gymkhana Ground property lot costs as presented by Staff. The City Administrator requested an Executive Session immediately following the Agenda. Director of Public Works Kludt reported on Cost Estimates for the City crew to instaJl the Turf and Sprinkler System at Christmas Hill Park and recommended that the City crew do the work for said project. The Staff was instruct~d to prepare a Resolution for the City crew to perform the work. The City Engineer suggested that Christmas Hill Park be fenced prior to planting of the turf. Chief of Police Laizure suggested that a curfew be set by ordinance for park sites prior to park opening and during construction time. The Council instructed Staff to prepare a proposed. ordinance for introduction. Discussion was had on vandalism damage if any at the Reservoir. Councilman Wentworth suggested proceedings be initiated for annexa- tjon of Christmas Hill Park. Director of Public Works Kludt presented a report on Cost Estimates of Street Repairs throughout the City. City Administrator Wood reRuested a policy be establ ished to adminis- ter the responsibility for proposed Street projects and outlined suggestions for said policy. Discussion was had on the immediate street problems on Swanston Lane and on Murray Avenue. It was decided that at this time regular maintenance was all that the City could do to aid the situation. City Administrator Wood explained the legal process for street repairs being completed under an Assessment District. The Council instructed the City Administrator to present for Council study a proposed policy for administration of Street Projects. Staff was authorized to advertise bids for street repairs to be Slurry-sealed and Seal coated as outlined in the Cost Estimate report. The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No. 889 approving the Budget Proposal for Gas Tax Engineering Funds under Section 2107.5 for the 1965-66 fiscal year. Mot,ion was made by Counci lman Goodrich seconded by Counci lman Went- worth to adopt Resolution No. 889. ........ , _. iIJ,;,'liiiih' RESOLUTION NO. 889 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDTTURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. APPROVED AND SUBMITTED this 18th day of January, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan and Quartiroli. City Administrator Wood presented the proposed Animal Control Ordinance for introduction. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard that the reading of said ordinance be waived, that it be introduced and publish- ed by title and summary. City Administrator Wood reported that Mr. John Hughan was unable to attend the meeting and requests that the discussion of Plans and Specifica- tions for Police Administration and Jail Facil ity be tabled. The Council agree that they will adjourn this meeting to January 25, 1965 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss said plans and specifications. The publication of the Santa Clara County Planning Department, No. 33 Jan. - Feb. '65 was noted. Councilman Wentworth r~ported on a Sewer Committee meeting recently held with Morgan Hill Officials. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the Gilroy City Council goes on record as favoring a joint -, ....,.,,; 041~) &~LL sewer study with Morgan Hill, to attempt to solve sewer problems and allow Morgan Hill to process an application for a grant for such a study. The City Administrator was instructed to notify the City of Morgan H 11 of the Councils' action on the matter. City Administrator Wood reported that Staff is attempting to negotiate with Mr. Mike Filice, of San Martin Vineyards for easement to allow installa- tion of increased water facilities in the Filice Drive area. City Administrator Wood reported on the progress of Parking District No.1. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 890 authorizing recordation of Parcel #5 Christmas Hill Park. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt Resolution No. 890. RESOLUTION NO. 890 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY AND CONSENTING TO ITS RECORDATION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOE~ COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan and Quartiroli The Council instructed Staff to proceed with the annexation of Christmas Hill Park. Director of Public Works Kludt noted the newly constructed mobile rack for the aerial photomosaic map~. City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mrs. R. B. Payne requesting extension of time to install curb, gutter and sidewalks at the corner of Fourth Street and Miller Avenue. The Council denied said request and instructed Staff to inform Mrs. Payne to install curb, gutters, and sidewalks at said location within the time as prescribed by ordinance and if not completed within said time City would install said facilities with the cost to be assumed by Mrs. Payne. City Administrator Wood reported that 2 backless benches had been installed at the Library and Hospital sites. The Council instructed Staff to notify the Senior Citizens of Gilroy of said installations to determine their reaction. At 10:50 p.m. motion was Councilman Wentworth and carried made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by to adjourn to J~nuary 25, 1965 at 8. / ,/'! b.