Minutes 1965/12/06
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
December 6, 1965
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His
Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, GeorgeT. Duffin, Chester
R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Charles F. Quartiroli ,and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Member: Everett C. Wentworth.
The Mayor declared a moment of silence in memory of Graydon B. Carr.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 979.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Goodrich
to adopt Resolution No. 979.
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RESOLUTION NO. 979
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY UPON THE PASSING OF GRAYDON B.
CARR.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartirol,i, and
Petersen. .
COUNCIL MEMBERS:None
COUNCIL MEMBER: Wentworth
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood presented a card oa appreciation from the
family of Graydon B. Carr.
The Mayor welcomed Sister Veronica's Eighth Grade Class of St. Mary's
School in attendance at the meeting.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members Present had received copies of
the minutes of the regular meeting of November 15, 1965. All Council Members
presenuanswered 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 November 15, 1965 ap-
proved.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public
Hearing on the proposal to rezone a portion of the "Fifth Northern Addition-
Revised," and a portion of the "Monterey Northwest Annexation No. 1". He asked
if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposal. There
was no comment from anyone in the audience. Director of Public Works Kludt
explained the location of the area proposed to be rezoned.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard and
carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and read in part a proposed ordinance re-
zoning the above property.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Quartiro-
Ii and carried that the ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summary.
A letter from Gilroy Cable TV was presented requesting a CATV Franchise.
City Administrator Wood recommended that the proposal be kept in a safe place
until such other interested parties have the opportunity to submit their pro-
posals. The Council set Wednesday, January 12, 1966 as the date for submission
of CATV Franchise proposals in order for Staff to summarize them prior to
presentation to the Council at the January 17, .1966 Council meeting.
A letter from Mr. Dean Davis, was presented and read requesting an amend-
ment to the City Business License Ordinance in re: to a Dance Permit for the ETC
Club., Mr. Davis addressed the Counci 1 and further explained his request.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand
and carried that an annual miscellaneous license in the amount of $25.00 be issued
to Mr. Dean Davis for said Dance Facility in the City of Gilroy.
The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 18, 1965 ,was
presented by Director of Public Works Kludt informing the Council of a public
hearing held on the granting of a conditional use permit .to the Union Oil Company
of California to erect an automobile service station at the Southeast Corner of
Hec~er Pass Aoad and Westwood Drive and approving same; and informing the Council
of an interview with Mr. Warren Jones, Planning Consultant by the Planning Commis-
sion and Council; and engaging Mr. Jones' services to review.and up-date the City's
General Plan; and informing the Council of the Commissions' instruction to the
City Engineer to prepare Official Plan Lines on Tenth Street from Princevalle Street
to Santa Teresa Blvd.
The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of December 2, 1965 was pre-
sented by Director of Public Works Kludt informing the Council of a continued Pub-
lic~ Hearing held on the request of DeBell and Frisone to erect an automobile se~
vice station at the Southwest corner of Leavesley Road and Murr.ay Avenue and deni-ed
the same because the building was not architecturally acceptable; and informing
the Council of a review on the Tentative Map of "Westwood Acres Unit No.311 recom-
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mending approval subject to--adequate Public Utility Easements and submission of an
amended map showing the extension of Sequoia Drive extended to the westerly property
line.
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..j Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Goodrich and
carried that the Tentative Map of IIWestwood Acres Uni t No.3" be approved subject
to adequate Publ ic Utility Easements and submission of an amended mpp as recommended
and ordered Staff to inform the Subdividers that the City is aware of the inadequate
water supply in the area and that proper water facilities in Westwood Acres Unit No.
3 must be pppvided as required 9Y the City.
The Commission also informed the Council of a Public Hearing date of
January 6, 1966 before the Commission on a rezoning request of Nancy and A.W. Peter-
son to rezone a parcel of property from "R-l" to IR-3" District located on Wren
Avenue immediately north of the Doherty property; and informing the Council that
the Commission determined that an unimproved portion of Maple Street located bet-
ween Old Gilroy and Eighth Streets is not necessary to the traffic circulation
pattern.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Ouffin
and carried that Staff be instructed to proceed with abandonment proceedings for
the unimproved portion of Maple Street and that it be placed on the market for
sale.
City Administrator Wood presented a Progress Report on the Study Ses-
sion of the Council Sewer Committee in re: to proposed sewer service and future
joint sewer treatment plant agreement with Morgan Hill.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on Commissioner's Terms ex-
piring December 31, 1965 and recommended that new and reappointments be made at the
December 20, 1965 Council Meeting.
C1ty Administrator Wood requested a Budget Amendment in the amount of
$222.00 to increase Account 20C3 "parks-Iand" for Title assurance, Internal Revenue
Stamps and Recording Fees of Miller Park pr~perty.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Quartiroli
and carried that the Budget be amended to incr.ease account 20C3 in the amount of
$222.00 as requested.
City Administrator Wood requested a Budget Transfer to Fund Contrac-
tual Services for Automated Billing from Accounts 4AI and Cl to 4B6 and 41B6.
(From 4AI to 4B6 - $1,633.00; From 4cI to 4B6 - ~958.00; and from 4lAI to 41B6 -
$1 ,314.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Allemand
and carried that the Budget Transfers from.Accounts 4AI and Cl to 4B6 and 41B6
be allowed as requested.
City Administrator Wood requested a minute order authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Santa Clara County, re: Office Space for
the Sheriffs' Department in the new City Police Administration Building.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard
and carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Lease Agreement with Santa
Clara County as requested.
City Administrator Wood reported on a meeting with Property Owners
along East Eighth Street in re: to placement of Street Improvements under an asses-
sment district procedure.
The Council agreed that property owners should be encouraged to pro-
ceed with the Street Improvement proposal.
City Administrator Wood presented plans and specifications for the
purchase of three (3) new police ~ehicles. Purchasing Agent Reinsch further ex-
plained the specifications. Discussion was had. It was decided to change the
Wheelbase requirement from 115 inches to not less than 118 inches.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Alle-
mand and carried that the plans and specifications as corrected for three (3)
new police vehicles be approved and that Staff be instructed to call for bids.
The Mayor stated,that it was the time for the Fire Chief to proceed
with the Weed Abatement Program. The City Clerk presented and read Resolution No.
980 dec~aring certain weeds to be a public nuisance. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard that Resolution No. 980 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 980
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING CERTAIN WEEDS GROWING IN
THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CONSTJTUTE
SUCH NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION
BY PUBLICATION THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of. the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting
of the City Counc i 1 he I d on the 6th day of December, 1965, by the fo 1.1 owi ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:AIlemand~Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli, and Peter-
sen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth
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Mr. Lawrence Vincino addressed the Council and requested construction of
the Boccie Building at the Forest Street Playground as provided for in the 1965-
1966 Budget.
Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Quartiroli
and carried that Staff be instructed to proceed with construction of the Boccie
Building at the Forest Street Playground as soon as possible.
Students from the Eighth Grade Class of St. Mary's SEhool present in the
audience, addressed the Council and asked questions regarding City government
matters. The Mayor thanked the students for attending the meeting.
Ordinance No. 760 previously introduced and published by title and summary
was.presented for the rezoning of 1.877 acre parcel of property belonging to Be~
nice and Thomas Doherty located on Wren Avenue immediately northerly of the
"National Guard Armory.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand to
adopt Ordinance No.760.
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ORDINANCE NO. 760
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE SAJD
CITY BY REMOVING FROM RI (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND PLACING IN
$-3 (MULTIPLE RESIDENCE) DISTRICT THE 1.877 ACRES PREMISES OF THOMAS H. AND
BERNICE W. DOHERTY LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF AND ADJOINING THE ARMORY PRE-
MISES ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF WREN AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ~entworth
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Discussion was had on the newly installed recording system for the
Council Chambers. The Council indicated their desire to have the microphones
installed under the table rather than over the top of the table and purchase of
one additional microphone with a longer extension cord to be used by Staff when
explaining info at the bulletin board.
Council authorized purchase of turkeys for City Employees at Christ-
mas as provided for in the budget.
AT 10:06 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Allemand and carried to adjourn.
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City Clerk