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Minutes 1965/10/04 n .1 8 () ,.;... ~j: 0 G i 1 roy, Ca 1 i forn October 4, 1965 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersm at 8:03 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Everett C. Wentworth and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Members: Chester R. Eckard and Charles F. Quartiroli, 2,184 The Mayor asked if all Council Members present had received copies of the I minutes of the regular meetings of September 7th and 20, 1965. All Council Members present answered 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 meetings of September 7th and 20, 1965 approved. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for opening of bids for the 1965-66 Paving Projects. The City Engineer reviewed the location of the proposed Paving Projects and opened the bids as follows: 1. George C. Renz Construction Company - $35,007. 52; 2. Granite Construction Company - $34,752.81; 3. Samuel R. Spencer - $34,731. 92. The Mayor referred the low bid to the City Engineer for calculation of the unit prices in the bid. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Pub- 1 ic Hearing on an appeal from Woodside Homes, Inc. and Kenneth Cooper re: decision of the Planning Commission regarding rezoning the Northeast corner of Sixth and Alexander Streets from IR-3" to "R-3X". The Mayor declared the Pub 1 ic Hearing open. c Director of Public Works Kludt explained the reasoning for the Plan- ning Commissions' decision on the matter. The Mayor called on the proponents. Messrs. John Kent and Kenneth Cooper addressed the Council and explained their proposal. Messrs. Everett Shields, Matt Ramezane, Martin Anderson, Roy Mead and other unidentified citizens addressed the Council and voiced objection to the proposed rezoning. A petition signed by 30 property owners was presented and read request- ing the Council to deny the rezoning proposal. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth to close the Public Hearing. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the request to rezone the Northeast corner of Sixth and Alexander Streets be denied. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 967. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand to adopt Resolution No. 967. RESOLUTION NO. 967 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION UPON APPLICATION FOR REZONING PREMISES LOCATED AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF 6TH AND ALEXANDER STREETS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Goodrich, Wentworth, Allemand, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: none ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard and Quartiroli F'.~_\ I .....,) I..... The City Engineer reported that he had checked the low bid of Samuel R. Spencer for the 1965-66 Paving Projects and found same to be in order. Said bid was referred to the City Attorney for checking. Discussion was had regarding scheduling street paving projects earl ier in the summer. The City Attorney reported the bid of Samuel R. Spencer to be in order. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the bid of Samuel R. Spencer in the amount of $34,731 .92 b~ awarded for the 1965-66 Paving Projects. A letter from the Santa Clara County Heat Ass'n. was presented request- ing permission to conduct a "Heart Fund" Campaign during the month of February 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the request of the Santa Clara County Heart Assln. tone. be ,"~" granted. A letter from the Santa Clara County Pharmaseutical Ass'n. was presented .~ requesting City to delare "National Pharmacy Week" October 3rd to 9, 1965. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the request be granted. City Administrator Wood presented the minutes of the Parks and Recrea- tion Commission meeting of September 21, 1965 and reported that they informed the Council of various donations from local Service Organizati:ons for Christmas Hill Park and recommends that the City pay for rent of the fields at the School for Flag Football and the Pop Warner League. The City Administrator recommended to determine at a later date if the Pop Warner Corp. receives sufficient funds from their Campaign to pay their own ')40.- -.' -- 0 ;) ~;:,:'.... rent of the School Fields. The Commission also informed the Council that earlier scheduling of summer activities is planned to further cooperate with the Schools' programming. Discussion was had. Council concurred with the City Administrator's recom- men da t i on . The report of Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Dept. was presented. Said report was ordered filed. City Administrator Wood presented and read Supplemental Resolution No. 968 re: application to acquire open-space land. (Miller Park) City Administrator Wood presented a letter authorizing the City to pro- ceed with the acquisition of Miller Park under a pending application for an open- space land grant. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt Resolution No. 968. L RESOLUTION NO. 968 SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION TO RESOLUTION NO. 952 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPL.ICATION FOR A GRANT TO ACQUIRE OPEN SPACE LAND IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITV. OF GILROY this 4th day of October, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:. Eckard and Quartiroli [ Presentation of a proposed resolution approving an Agreement with the Association of Bay Area Governments was tabled to later on in the meeting. City Administrator Wood presented an appl ication to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for the relocation of an Off-Sale General Liquor License by Hank Del Biaggio, Drive-In Liquors. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried to approve the relocation of the Drive-In Liquors. City Administrator Wood repvrted on the Offer to Sell to the City, property located at 323 Fifth Street. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentwooth and carried to reaffirm Councils' prior action declinfng the purchase of said property. City Administrator Wood reported on revisions to the Open-Space Act and the Urban Beautification Act recommending a proposal to apply for Federal Grants in regard to a recreational area at the Crum Tract location and beauti- fication of the downtown Commercial area, after review by the Parks and Recrea- tion and Planning Commissions. Council instructed City Administrator Wood to proceed with the pro- posals as recommended. Discussion was had regarding the Tree Project on South Monterey High- way adjacent to the Southern Pacific Property. City Administrator Wood reported that the Southern Pacific Railroad Company would be approached in re: to plant- ing trees on their property at the site next to the City's tree planting pro- ject upon completion of the plans by the City Engineer. City Administrator Wood reported on a request for Adult School Cross- ing Guards. Council instructed City Administrator Wood to contact the Superin- tendent of Schools for a possible solution to the problem and to call the Council Committee if necessary, recently appointed to work with the School on Recreational Activity Programing. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt presented an Amendment to the City's present Agreement with the Division of Highways for Street Maintenance. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 969. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went- worth that the reading of Resolution No. 969 be waived and that it be adopted. f""'-' L RESOLUTION NO. 969 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR MAINtENI'lIlCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN TH~:CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Goodrich,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None. ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard and Quartiroli. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requested installation of sidewalk at the Police Building site not included in the Police Building and Jail Facility Plans. 2486 Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that sidewalks be installed at the Police Building site as requested and an increase be allowed for Account 8C2 in the amo~nt of $650.00 for said construction. Ordinance No. 755 regarding Rate Adjustments for the Gilroy Taxi-cab . Company, previously read and published by title and summary was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Went- worth that the reading of Ordinance No. 755 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 755 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SEC. 23.3 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE BY CHANGING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED BY TAXICAB OPERATORS. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the following vote: this 4th day of October 1965 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard and Quartiroli - 1 i ....J The Underground Utility Ordinance No. 756 previously read and pub- , 1 ished by title and summary was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went- worth that the reading of Ordinance No. 756 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 756 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE GILROY CITY CODE BY ADDING THERETO SEC. 21.36-2 REQUIRING SUBDIVIDERS TO PLACE CERTAIN UTILITY UrNES UNDERGROUND OR SEMI-UNDERGROUND OR STREAMLINED SYSTEM. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard and Quartiroli The City Attorney presented a proposed CATV Franchise Ordinance.- City Administrator Wood recommended that the introduction of said ordinance be tabled to allow additional study time for Council and interested parties to review the ordinance. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance amending the Subdivision Ordinance regarding Excavation and Grading. Discussion was had and corrections made. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went- worth apd carried that the ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. The Mayor tabled appointment of two Library and Culture Commissioners to fill the vacancies created by Mrs. Edith Edde and Rev. Ernest Tufft and re- qaeSteil each/Oouncilman to submit two names for possible selection prior to the next Council Meeting. An amendment to the Trafficways portion of the Circulation Element of the General Plan of Santa Clara County was noted. The Summer 1965 issue of the Governmental Directory nor Planning was .... lIiliillIIP noted. City Administrator Wood read a report from the Chief of Police recom- mending the issuance of a Municipal Card Room License to Jimmie C. Queen at the Sportsman Club. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Went- worth and carried that Jimmie C. Queen be issued a Municipal Card Room License at the Sportsman Club. Mr. Queen addressed the Council and thanked the Council for the action ta ken. City Administrator Wood presented and read an Agreement with the Association of Bay Area Governments relating to the Preservation of Open-Space Land. City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 9~0. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 970 be adopted. ~ . I i I ~ RESOLUTION NO. 970 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN , AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS RELATING TO THE PRESERVATION OF OPEN-SPACE LAND IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1965, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard and Quartiroli ~)/'8 / <.:..;. .7 ~ ....... The Mayor appointed Councilman Quartiroli as Representative of the Council to the Association of Bay Area Governments and Councilman Eckard as Alternate. A letter from the Gilroy Post No. 217, the American Legion, was presented requesting the City to name some new street after the late William N. Economou. Mr. Matt Ramezane, representing the American Legion Post 217, addressed the Council and explained the outstanding military record of Mr. Economou and the reason for said request. Motion was made by Counci lman Goodrich seconded by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that William N. Economou's name be placed o~ file for consideration at some futur.e date, for naming a public street or facility. The Mayor noted that he would be attending the Inter-City Council Meet- ing of October 7, 1965 in Los Altos. Director of Public Works Kludt reported on the progres.s of completion of Sixth Str~et Water Main Paving Project to commence Wednesday, October 6, 1965. Councilman Wentworth reported that Miller Slough is cleaned-out and ready for the winter rains. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported on the progress of Parking Lots "C" and "D". City Administrator Wood reported on a r.ecent Council Tour of the Lucky Hereford Ranch proposed for two Golf Course sites and reported on a Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Council to meet with the developers to discuss sewer service for ,the proposed site on October 27th 1965 at 8:00 p.m. A letter from Roy O. Mead, Chairman of the United Fund Drive, was pre- sented and read requesting permission to conduct a campaign and requesting sup- port of said campaign. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Campaign be endorsed by the Council. Director of Public Works Kludt reported on proposed facilities for the Boccie Ball Group at the Forest Street Playground is scheduled in the 1965-66 Budget and will cost approximately $3,200.00. City Administrator Wood reported on recent contacts with Planning Consultants for review of the General Plan. Councilman Goodrich asked of the progress of requiring sidewalk instal- on Miller Avenue. Director of Public Works Kludt reported that this is being planned and measured to determine if 50% of the property owners location have installed sidewalks. Councilman Wentworth reported that the niece of the Stuart property intends to install sidewalks at that location. City Administrator Wood reported that the Building Inspector states he is receiving'cooperation with property owners in the downtown Commercial District adjacent to the parking lots regarding the alley clean-up program. The Mayor introduced Mr. Bob Jones, Executive Director of the Odd Fellows Association. Director of Public Works Kludt reported on progress of Christmas Hill Park proj ect. At 10:50 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn. cZ51dcunu/ City I at ions proj ect at that ~ ),11 , - '''' r:;<,~I'u" Clerk J