Minutes 1965/09/07
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Gi lroy, Cal ifornia
September 7, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Hi~ Honor
Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 P.M.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George,T. Duffin, Chester R.
Eckard, Charles F. Quartiroli, and Kenneth L. Pet~rsen.
Absent: Council Members: N9rman B. Goodrich and Everett C. Wentworth.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members present had received copies of the
regular meeting of August 16, 1965 and the regular adjourned meeting of August 24,
1965. All Council Members present answer in the affirmative. The Mayor asked if
there were any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No errors or
omissions were noted. The Mayor declared the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 16, 1965 and adjourned meet i ng of August 24, 1965 approved.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for opening of bids for
Joint City-Gavilan College Sewer and Water System.
City Engineer, Walter Hanna presented 7 bids and requested a ruling on
one bid submitted after closing time.
The City Attorney ruled that the bid would not be considered.
Councilmen Goodrich and Wentworth entered and took their place at the
Counci 1 table.
City Administrator Wood asked for clarification of responsibility for the
well at the College.
Bruce Jacobs, Chairman of the Gavilan College Board stated that it had
never been the intention that the City would be responsible for the initial
producing well.. The Council indrt~ted its acceptance of this clarification.
City Engineer, Walter Hanna Jr. opened the bids and they reae as follows:
1. W. E. Ebert and Sparton Construction Co. Unit 1, Offsite Sewer $82,090.80;
Unit 2, Offsite Sewer $89,794.80; Unit 3, On Site Sewer $53,657.65; Unit 4,
On Site Water $67,215; Unit 5, On Site Water $74,081. 2. Vincent Rodriques
Construction Unit 1, $83,679.10; Unit 2, $96,308.80; Unit 3, $48,443.60; Unit 4,
$60,177.50; Unit 5, $64,938. 3. Mission Pipe line Inc. Unit 1, $70,702.50;
Unit 2, $78,854.30; Unit 3, $46,286.05; Unit 4, $53,818.50; Unit 5, $59,941;
4. Granite Construction Company Unit 1, $80,001.10; Unit 2, $90,484.51; Unit 3,
$50,082.; Unit 4, $48,833.75; Unit 5, $56,648.75; 5. Wm. Radtke and Son Unit 1,
$65,048.32; Unit 2, $74,336.08; Unit 3, $37,549.67; Unit 4, $46,283.25; Unit 5,
$52,385.70; 6. Bilardi Constructors Unit 1, $78,517.85; Unit 2, $93,998.80;
Unit 3, $47,791.; Unit 4, $53,591.25; Unit 5, $61,840.25.
Discussion was had. The Mayor referred the ~ids to the City Engineer for
calculation purposes.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
proposed "Northwest 65-1" annexation to the City of Gilroy. He asked if anyone
in the audience wished to speak for or against the pro~osal. There is no
comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 958.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Duffin to
adopt Resolution No. 958.
RESOLUTION NO. 958
RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ANNEXATION
OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED IN THE PROCEEDINGS AS I~ORTHWEST ANNEXATION 65-1 TO
THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Attorney presented and read in part Resolution No. 959.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard to adopt
Resolution No. 959.
RESOLUTION NO. 959
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "NORTHWEST ANNEXATION 65-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY'. AND FOR THE INCORPORATION
OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNCIPALITY FOR THE
GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th Day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
AY~S: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand
ABSENT: COUNCI L MEMBERS: None
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place for the scheduled
Public Hearing on the proposal to rezone 10.386 acre parcel of land located
at the Southeast corner of Luchessa Avenue from "R-l", Single Family Residence
District to "C-2" General Commercial District and also 1.5 acre parcel presently
occupied by the Silver Spur Restaurant. He asked if anyone in the audience wished
to speak for or against the proposal.
There is no comment from the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried to close the public hearing.
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance rezoning property
on Luchessa Avenue from "R-l" to "C-2".
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the ordinance be introduced by title and summary.
A letter and proclamation was presented requesting that October 24, 1965 be
declared United Nations Day.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried proclaiming October 24, 1965 United Nations Day.
A letter from Dr. Bernal, D.D.S. requesting an appeal to penalty fee
applied to delinquent license fee.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich and
carried setting September 20th for hearing on the request.
An application from Jimmie Carl Queen was presented requesting a card room
license located at Sportsman's Club, 31 S. Monterey Street.
The application was referred to Chief of Police Laizure for investigation
and report back to Council.
A report of satisfactory water samples taken by the Santa Clara County
Health Department was presented and ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 960 re: accepting
and approved Bill of Sale from Pacific Gas and Electric Company for certain street
lighting facilities.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin, seconded by Councilman Wentworth to
adopt Resolution No. 960.
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RESOLUTION NO. 960
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND TRANSFER TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY OF CERTAIN STREET LIGHTING FACILITIES TO THE CITY OF GILROY FOR
THE SUM OF $6,840.00 AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO
EXECUTE BILL OF SALE TRANSFERRING TITLE TO SAID FACILITIES
PASSED
AYES:
AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth
and Petersen.
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood presented and explained his request for
clarification of Policy in re: to hiring part time Personnel for the
Summer Recreation Program.
Discussion was had on the City Administrators recommendation that the
local residency requirement be rescinded from the policy ad9pted on June
21, 1965 and to include the local school districts because these non-residents
are school tax payers.
Motion by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried to recind policy clause on local residency requirement and to
include local school districts and Gavilan Junior College District within
the residency requirement.
Opposed Councilman Eckard.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained his request in re:
To Odor Control at the Sewer Plant Facility. With construction of shallow
beds on the west side of the creek at an approximate cost of $2,000, to aid
in the control of these odors.
Discussion is had.
Councilman Allemand recommended a full time man at the Sewer Plant to
control water level on the filter beds.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Quartiroli and carried authorizing work to be done as recommended by City
Administrator Wood at approximate cost of $2,100 and in addition a full
time man at the Sewer Plant.
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City Administrator Wood requested an apprasial of real property
and equipment before setting meeting date with the Council Sewer Committee
to study contract provisions.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Allemand to authorize the requested expenditure.
City Administrator Wood requested an amendment to the budget in the
amount of $139.76 for the City's share of the Swimming Pool Maintenance
at the Gilroy Union High School.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman
Quartiroli and carried to increase account No. 21Bl2 in the amount of $140.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained Director of Public
Works recommendation to contract with Plant Gro Corporation to abate poison
oak at Christmas Hill Park, to affect at least an 80% kill for this years
application, in the amount of $500.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard
to authorize the requested budget transfer from 20-Al, Salaries to 20-B6
Contractu.al Services in the amount of $500.
City Administrator Wood reported on the suggested dates for the Weed
AbatementProgram.
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance regarding
rate adjustments for Gilroy Taxicab Company.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance re: Rate Adjustments for
Gilroy Taxicab Company be introduced and published by title and summary.
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City Administrator Wood requested that the proposed ordinance
amending Subdivision Ordinance re: Excavation and Grading be deferred until
September 20, 1965 Council meeting.
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance regarding
Weed Abatement procedure.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the proposed ordinance regarding weed abatement procedure
be introduced and published by title and summary.
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The City Administrator presented a proposed Ordinance previously read and
published by title and summary.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Goodtich
that the reading of Ordinance No. 751 be waived and it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 751
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SEC. 15.49
OF THE GILROY CITY CODE DESIGNATING THE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN
STREETS IN THE CITY OF GILROY BY REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC VPON
THE ALLEYS IN BLOCKS ONE AND TWO NORTH AND BLOCK TWO SOUTH, ALL IN RANGE
ONE WEST, IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND AMENDING SEC. 15.41 OF THE SAID CODE
BY ADDING THREE INTERSECTIONS AT WHICH STOP SIGNS MUST BE PLACE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Attorney presented and read Emergency Ordinance No. 752 limiting
weight of trucks on Forest Street between Old Gilroy and Lewis Streets to 20,000
lbs. gross and amending Ordinance 748 re: truck routes.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Allemand to
adopt Ordinance No. 752.
ORDINANCE NO. 752
AN ORD I NANCE OF THE COUNC I L OF THE C ITV OF G I LROV AMEND I NG SEC. 15. 102 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE DESIGNATING TRUCK TRAFFIC ROUTES IN THE CITY OF GILROY BV
EXTENDING THE TRUCK ROUTE ON LEWIS STREET FROM ALEXANDER STREET TO RAILROAD
STREET, AND ESTABLISHING AN ADDITIONAL TRUCK ROUTE ON FOREST STREET BETWEEN
OLD GILROY STREET AND LEWIS STREET AND LIMITING THE GROSS WEIGHT OF A VEHICLE
AND LOAD TO 20,000 POUNDS
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The Mayor and Council appointed the following men to the Citizens'
Sewer Study Advisory Committee: W. E. Jordan, Tony Silva, Ben Gutierrez,
E. Bibbins, Fred Baker, Fran Basch, Frank Serafin, Howard Smith, Al Humbarger,
Marian Link, C. M. Rush, George Mi lias Sr., Robert Chappell, Don Renz, and
John Hughan.
The Mayor instructed the City Administrator to notify the Citizens'
Sewer Study Advisory Committee of their appointment, explain the purpose of the
committee and set a joint meeting to review the A. D. Little and Hanna and McKenney
Sewer Reports.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 961 establishing a
2 hour parking limit on proposed parking lots for Parking District #1.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Goodrich that
Resolution No. 961 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 961
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE POLICING AND CONTROL OF PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING
LOTS IN THE CITY OF GILROY AND LIMITING THE PARKING TIME AND THE HOURS DURING
WHICH PARKING TIME LIMITS SHALL APPLY ON PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS IN SAID
CITY.
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ABSENT:
ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 1965, by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth
and Petersen.
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
City Engineer Hanna reported the low bid of Wm. Radtke and Son to be in
order subject to City's pro-rata share.
City Administrator Wood asked for clarification of responsibility of first
produc i ng we 11.
Bruce Jacobs, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Gavilan College stated
that it never was the intention of the Gavilan College that the City of Gi lroy
would provide the initial producing well.
Discussion is had.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Goodrich
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and carried that the City Council concurred with the Gavilan Junior College Board
in awarding low bid to Wm. Radtke and Son Contractors.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Carson and Barnes
noting a circus to be held on Friday, September 17, 1965 at the Town Plaza
Shopping Center Lot, Gilroy.
A publication of the Bay Area Leader, Volume 2 #6 July - August 1965
was noted and ordered filed.
A letter of resignation from Mrs. Edith Edde, Library and Cultural
Commissioner, Was received. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth and
carried instructing staff to forward a letter of regret to Mrs. Edde
accepting her sesignation and that a certificate of servi~eebe prepared
for her service on the Library and Cultural Commission.
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City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from the Santa
Clara County Safety Council requesting $260 budget allocation for their
safety program.
Discussion is had.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Quartirolj
and carried to contribute $100.
City Administrator presented a request from Hollister Duplicate
Bridge Club to use the proposed Auditorium Meeting Room.
City Administrator Wood recommended that the Hollister Duplicate
Bridge Club be advised of the time schedule of work to be completed.
Discussion is had.
The Council instructed the City Administrator to advise the Hollister
Duplicate Bridge Club of time schedule of work on the proposed auditorium
meeting room.
Counci lman Eckard requested that a potted plant be sent to Graydon
Carr who is seriously ill in the San Jose Hospital.
The Mayor authorized the City Administrator to send a plant an a
card to have each Councilmembers name inserted on it.
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Councilman Eckard asked what was being done to clean up alleys and
buildings in the vicinity of the new parking districts.
Councilman Goodrich recommended that City Staff set procedure for
clean up of alleys and buildings in the vicinity of the parking districts
to present to Council.
The Mayor announced a public meeting with the Division of Highways,
October 15, 1965 at Wheeler Auditorium to discuss plans for Highway 152.
City Administrator Wood noted that there is an interested party in
renting the Hope Keller Home at $85 a month commencing September 20, 1965,
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard and
carried to rent the Keller Home at $85 a month.
City Administrator noted request of Jack Howson for an extension of'
sewer line in exchange for a dedicated easement. Council concurred in this
exchange.
At 11:08 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Eckard and carried to adjourn to Monday, September 20, 1965.
Susanne E. Payne
City Clerk
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