Minutes 1966/02/07
Roll Call
Minutes
';~::- -1 1
";:'~_.i J.
Gilroy, California
February 7, 1966
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: Jehn E. Allemand, George T. Duffin,
Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Charles F. Quaftiroli, Everett C.
Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
The minutes of the regular Council Meeting of January 17, 1966
were approved as mailed and recorded.
Bids-Improve- The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
ment (Whee- opening of bids for improvement of the East Meeting Room and Acoustics
ler Auditori-at Wheeler'Auditorium. Director of Public Works Kludt opened the bids
um.) and they read as follows: 1. John Andrade - $12,345.; 2. John Brawley,
Jr. - $10,840.; 3. Jack Ehrich - $11,187.; 4. Gordon Farotte - $10,586.
The City Clerk reported that plans and specifications were taken out by
the fo~lowing contractors not bidding on said work: Mark Carden, Dennis
DeBell ~nd Morton & Fortino. City Administrator Wood reported that
the Architect1s estimate for the Improvements of Wheeler Auditorium was
$10,753.00. The low bid of Gordon Farotte was referred to the City
Attorney for checking. The City Attorney reported the low bid of
Gordon Farotte to be in order. Motjon was made by Councilman Goodrich
seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the bid of Gordon
Farotte in the amount of $10,586.00 for Improvement of the East Room
and Acoustics of Wheeler Auditorium be awarded.
Rezoning-
(Wren Ave.)
So 1 i c i ta-
t i on (Amer-
Cancer
Soc i ety)
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the
Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning request of Nancy and A. W.
Petersen to rezone their parcel of property on Wren Avenue from "R-I",
Single Family Residential District to "R-3", Multiple Residential Dis-
trict. He asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or
against the rezoning proposal. There wasc'no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Counc ilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Eckard and carried to close the Public Hearing. The City Attorney pre-
sented and read a proposed ordinance rezoning the said.premises. Motion
was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and car-
ried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by'title
and summary.
City Administrator Wood presented a request from the American
Cancer Society to solicit funds during the month of April 1966 and dur-
ing the balance of the calendar year. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the American
Cancer Society be granted permission to solicit funds in the City of
Gilroy during the month of April 1966 and requested said organization
to resubmit their application if solicitation of funds is intended
during other months of the calendar year.
City of Lake- City Admin. Wood presented and read a request from the City of
wood request Lakewood for a Resolution supporting members of the Armed Forces of
for Resolu- this Country fighting in Viet Nam. Motion was made by Councilman
tion. Wentworth seconded by Councilman AIJemand and carried that the City
2''::: '1 n
I') '," I I
'?j,.:.- .I.',,",,")
Administrator be instructed to prepare a similar Resolution for adoption
at the next Council Meeting.
Introduc- The Mayor introduced Police Patrolman Michael Elder recently re-
tion (Mich- hired on the Police Department after a 2 year military leave of absence.
ael Elder)
Plan.Com.
report
1/20/66
Res .#991
Pub.Hear.
re:S.W.65-
2
Plan.Com.
report
1/20/66
cont in ued
Plan.Com.
Report
2/3/66
Res.#992
Pub.Hear.
re:(rezon-
ing)
The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, January
20, 1966 was presented informing the Council of a Public Hearing held
before the Commission on a request of,William Boyle for a conditional Use
Permit to erect a motel-restaurant complex on Monterey Road approximately
775 feet southerly of Luchessa Avenue and approving same; informing the
Counci 1 of a Publ ic Hearing held on the rezoning request of Orbi t Devel-
opment Co., Inc. to rezone a major portion of the "Southwest Annexation
65-2'1 from "R-l", Single Family Residential District to "R-3", Multiple
Residence District and "C-l", Neighborhood Commercial District and recom-
mended said rezoning subject to the conditions stipulated in Resolution
No.334 of the Commission.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 991 setting
a Public Hearing date of February 21, 1966 on the proposed rezoning of
Southwest Annexation 65-2. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich second-
ed by Councilman Allemand to adopt Resolution No. 991.
RESOLUTION NO~ 9~1
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SETTING TIME AND PLACE ~
HEARING OF THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
SAID CITY ON THE APPLICAT10N OF ORB1T DEVELOPMENT CO., INC., A CORPORA-
TION, TO REZONE A PORTION <JF "S0UTHWEST ANNEXATION 65-2 TO THE CITY OF
GILROY" FROM Rl DISTRICT TO R3 DISTRICT, AND OTHER PREMISES FROM Rl DIS-
TRICT TO Cl DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli,
Wentworth and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Planning Commission report of January 20, 1966 was further e~
plained informing the Counci 1 of thei r "No objections" comment on a requ-
est by the County Planning Commission on a zone change requested by W. G.
Schollenberger Jr. to allow the construction of an additional residence
at the Northeast corner of Ronan and Brisbane Avenues; and on an addition-
al request for comment regarding a Use Permit request of Howson's Inc. to
move their concrete batch plant from Howson & Church Streets to their
gravel plant at the Uvas Creek, also recommending approval of the re-
quested Use Permit, noting the existence of Official Plan Lines on Santa
Teresa Blvd. and Uvas Parkway; informing the Council of the Commissions'
discussion of the street pattersn in the Northwest Sector of the City
that affect a proposed Elementary School site on Kern Avenue.
The report of the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, Febru-
ruary 3, 1966 was presented informing the Council of a Public Hearing' held
before the Commission on the proposed rezoning of a portion of the Third
Southern Addition from "R-l", Single Family Residence District to IM-2",
Light Industrial District and recommending same.
The City Attorney p~esented and read Resolution No. 992 setting a
Public Hearing date of February 21, 1966 on the proposed rezoning of a por-
tion of the Third Southern Addition. Motion was made by Councilman Goo~
rich seconded by Councilman Allemand to adopt Resolution No. 992.
RESOLUTION NO. 992
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SETTING TIME AND PLACE
OF HEARING OF THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
SAID CITY ON ITS OWN INITIATIVE TO REZONE A PORTION OF THE THIRD SOUTHERN
ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GILROY, SUCH PORTION BEING THE AREA FRONTING
MONTEREY HIGHWAY AND INCLUDING THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY
FROM SOUTH OF THE S & S WAREHOUSE PRO PERTY TO LUCHESSA LANE, FROM Rl
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO M2 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli,
Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
9h:10
-u.Ld
Plan.Com. The Planning Commission report of February 3, 1966 was further
report 2/3/66 explained informing the Council of a Public Hearing held on the Condi-
continued tional Use Permit request of the Tidewater Oil Co. to reconstruct its
existing automobile service station at the Northeast corner of Seventh
and Monterey Streets, granting same; and informing the Council of a
review of the new proposed high school site on Miller Avenue which has
been referred to the City.s Planning Consultant for comment.
7th S t. Ext.
High Scho-
01 site
(Mil,ler
Ave.)
Personne 1
Com.Report
1/18/66
Study Ses-
s ion re:
Sa 1 ar y Sur.
Discussion was had on the progress of Seventh Street Extension
and the City Engineer informed the Council that ,authorization to adver-
tise for bids is expected in two weeks.
Discussion was had on the proposed High School site on Miller
Avenue. The Council did not wish to approve or disapprove said pro-
posal at this time.
The report of the Personnel Commission meeting of January 18,
1966 was presented regarding the Salary Survey and recommendations pre-
pared for Council review. The Council set Monday, February 14, 1966
as a Study Session of the Council to meet with the Personnel Comission
to discuss said Salary Survey. Councilman Duffin reported that he
would be unable to attend the Study Session.
OldCity Hall City Administrator Wood presented a report on the Structural
Enqs.Report Condition of the Old City Hall prepared by the firm of Brewster and
Greulich, Consulting Engineers'. The report was further explained by
Mr. Brewster and Mr. Greulich. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a Public Hearing be
set for Monday, March 7, 1966 for the Disposition of the Old City Hall
and instructed Publ ication of the Engineer's Report from Pages 1
through 8.
Pub.Hear.
Disposi-
tion Old
C i t Y Ha 11
Budget Amend. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Goodrich and carried that the Budget be amended in the amount of
$1,600.00 to increase Account 8B6 to pay the cost of the Engineer's
Report.
Freeway 101 City Administrator Wood reported on a State Highway Commission
Meeting of January 19, 1966. He recommended that the City's Hi~way
Signs be: kept in storage at this time. Council concurred.
Central City Administrator Wood reported on a Central Costal Regional
Costal Reg- Water Quality Control Board Meeting of January 21, 1966.
ional Water
Control Bd.
Meet.
Fire Station City Administrator Wood presented a report of the Fire Chief
Re:East side on the proposed Fire Protection East .of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
The'report was further explaineq by Fire Chief Brittain. Discussion
was had. Council wished to have said project included in the 1966-67
Budget for study at that time. Discussion was had on the possibility
of constructing an Underpass on Sixth Street at the railroad to allow
for better Fire Protection access to the East side. The Council inst-
ructed the City Engineer to prepare estimates on the feasibility of
such an Underpass at Sixth Street.
r
6th S 1:.
Underpass
Budget Amend. City Administrator Wood recommended a Budget Transfer in the
re:Weed amount of $4,500.00 to Account 15B6 for the Weed Abatement program.
Abatement Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Went-
worth and carried that the Budget be amended in the amount of $4,500.
to increase account 15B6 for the Weed Abatement Program.
Personnel Session City Administrator Wood requested a Personnel Session following
the Regular Agenda of February 7, 1966. Council concurred.
Res.#993 The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 993 removing
re:S.W.65- "Southwest Annexation 65-2 from the Gilroy Fire Prote~tJ)on D.istrict.
2 Fire Dis. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich s~conded by Councilman Eckard to
adopt Resolution No. 993.
RESOLUTION NO. 993
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE
GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED
0,"::;:, -1 4
~ .,J ,l
TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "S0UTHWEST ANNEXATION NO. 65-2 TO
THE CITY OF G I LROY"
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1966, by the following vote:
AYE~ COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli,
Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Communication re: The Mayor noted receipt of the Bay Area Leader, January, 1966,
Bay AFea Volume 2, No.8.
Leader
Sewer Fee
Protest
Meetings
Portable
Traffic
Control
Signals
Curb & guUer
Gymkhana
G rd. Prop.
Ex t. C hu rch
& improve.
Duff Chev.
Project
Proposed
12 Acre Park
Commendation
Re:Volunteer
Firemen
Lighting
proposals
City Hall &
P.D.Park.Lot
City Administrator W,ood presented and read a letter from Bill
Boyle Ford Sales Inc. protesting the City's Sewer Fees. The City Admin-
istrator also reported on fees of other c~ties in the immediate area.
The Council instructed the City Administrator to check with the City of
Monterey, Carmel and Salinas for their Sewer Fees because of the many
motels located in these cities. Council also agreed on study and survey
of the City's off-site Sewer Fees.
The Mayor noted the following meetings; Council Committee
Meeting with Gilroy Unified School District in re: Recreation Program
at 8:00 p.m. February 10, 1966, Council Chambers and the peninsula
Manufacturers. Ass'n. Annual Installation Dinner meeting, February 10,
1966 at 6:00 p.m. at Ricket's Hyatt House, in Palo Alto at $10.00 per
person.
'-.
Councilman Wentworth commented on the feasibility for installa-
tion of portable traffic control signals at First and Church Streets.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported that this would require approval
from the State Division of Highways. Council referred this matter to
Staff to investigate this matter with the Division of Highways.'
Councilman Wentworth inquired of additional installation of
curbs and gutters around the Gymkhana Ground Property. The City Adminis-
trator reported that a portion of curbs and gutters have been installed
and that he is waiting word on a pending agreement with t he Gi lroy Tele-
phone Company who are interested in acquiring 2 lots at the Gymkhana
Ground property.
)
St. Councilman Wentworth suggested that the City plan the under-
ground sewer and water lines of the Duff Chevrolet Project and other pro-
perty owners complete the Extension of Church Street. He also inquired
if the City is interested in extending Church Street to Pierce Street to
the 101 Highway at the City's expense. He also suggested that Council
instruct Staff to look into the matter of extension of Church Street
through to Ronan Avenue. City Administrator Wood recommended that Council
authorize the City Engineer to prepare plans for the Extension of Church
Street to Ronan Avenue, and prepare costs on the basis of an Assessment
District. Council concurred.
Councilman Wentworth requested Council commentcon the proposed
12 Acre Park on George Duffin.s property. The City Administrator fur-
ther explained the proposed preliminary plans and recommended that said
plans be referred to the Planning Commission prior to Council Action.
Council concurred however had no objection to the proposed Park. Coun~il
requested Staff to further study alternate, plans for the intersection of
Pierce and Church Streets adjacent to the proposed Park.
Councilman Allemand suggested that the Fire Chief and Volunteer
Firemen be commended on their fire drills during the demolition of the
structures at Sycamore Grove and Pentecostal Church properties. The
Council instructed the City Administrator to write the appropriate
letters for the Mayor's signature.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented costs for the lighting
proposals at the City Hall and Police Department parking lot, as foltows:
4- 8 ft. standards $600.00, 1 small standard $140.00 and approximate con-
duit 300 ft. - $300.00, total project $1,040.00, as quoted by Smith
Howard Electric Co. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Councilman Eckard and carried that the quotation in the amount of $1,040.
of Howard Electric Co. as presented be accepted and the lighting facili-
ties be approved, and installed.
~
l
Res.#994
re:St.Bd.
of Equ.
':)--1-
.;.. ~ 1 ;)
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 994
regarding information requested from the State Board of Equalization.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went-
worth to adopt Resolution No. 994.
RESOLUTION NO. 994
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE STATE
BOARD'OF EQUALIZATION TO PERMIT AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF
GILROY TO EXAMINE ALL OF THE SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS OF THE BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION TO SALES AND USE TAXES COLLECTED FOR THE CITY OF
GILROY, PURSUANT TO THE "BRADLEY-BURNS UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE
TAX LAW"
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli,
Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Pierce St.re: The Mayor reported that property owners on Pierce Street in-
driveway formed him that they are unable to drive into their driveways as a
access result of the recent excavation work on Miller Slough.
Adjournment
'-
At 11:07 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded
by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn.
I
I
-)/7/ v.i.',,/>/).,
/c- (/--L-t"f,~
City
'( --~
t,? T ~(~ / .~j
C 1 er k