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Minutes 1966/10/03 Roll Ca II Minutes Pedestrian Safety Award () .~ r') I). LucJo G i 1 roy, Ca I i forn i a October 3, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His honor Kenneth L. Petersen at ti:OO p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin. The minutes of the regular meetings of September 6th and 19, 1966 and the minutes of the special meeting of September 26, 1966 were approved as mailed and recorded. ,Mr. Don Dillehay, Resident Representative of the California AAA, addressed the Council and the Mayor accepted an award from Mr. Dillehay for Pedestrian Safety for the City's achievement. Intro 2 employees The Mayor introduced two new City Employees, Kenneth Harn - Police Lieutenant and William Alexander - Fireman-Engineer. Pub.Hear. re: rezoning ape 6th & Pr i nce- va 11 e S ts . The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on the proposed rezoning request of Inez and John Stelling and Dr. Taki Anagnoston to rezone from "R-l", Single Fami ly Residence District to "CO" Commercial Office District, 3.54 acres located at the Southwest corner of Sixth and Princevalle Streets. The Mayor requested Staff presentation of the history regarding said rezoning application. Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt reported on the Public Hearing held before the Planning Commission on August 4, 1966 and continued to September 1, 1966. He presented and read a peti- tion of protest presented to the Commission at the Public Hearing containing fourteen (14) signatures of property owners in the im- mediate area of the zoning request. He reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request by a un- animous vote of the Commission present at the Public Hearing. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing before the Council open. He asked if anyone in the audi ence wi shed to speak for the pro posed rezoning. Mr. Robert K. Byers, Attorney representing the petitioners for the proposed rezoning, addressed the Council and gave the reasons for the proposed Medical Center bui Iding and explained the petitioners plans. Architect for the proposal addressed the Council and explained the proposed plans in detail. Mr. Byers ad- dr.essed the Council and concluded that the City's Planning Consul- tant,Mr. Warren Jones, had commented favorab1.y on the proposal 2584 before the Planning Commission; that the Plar:lning Commission had con- sidered said proposal a public necessity, and convenience favorable to the general welfare of the City. Mr. Wreen Jones, Planning Consultant, addressed the Council, and commented in favor of the proposed rezoning giving reasons for his comment, and recommended that the property at the Southwest corner of Sixth and Princevalle Streets be rezoned from "R-l" to "COli. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against the proposed rezoning. Mr. Otmar Silbertstin of 871 West 6th Street addressed the Council and spoke against the proposed re- zoning stating that he was not opposed to the building structure or the parking plans of the proposed Medical Center but was opposed to the inadequacy of street not being a major traffic carrier for vehicular traffic using the said medical building. He also stated that the opinion of the Planning Consultant did not give the detailed figures requested by the petitioners opposing the proposed rezoning as to the width of the street adjacent to the proposed medical center. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the audience wishing to speak against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Council- man Wentworth and carried to close the Public Hearing. Discussion was had by the Council regarding the proposed re- zoning request. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the request for the rezoning of the Southwest Corner of Sixth and Princevalle Streets be denied. (Roll Call vote on the above motion was as follows: AYES: Council Members: Allemand, Eckard, Goodrich, and Wentworth,; NOES: Council Members: Quartiroli and Petersen. ABSENT: Council Members: Duffin.) CATV Franchise The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Public Hearing on an application from Frank Caliri, Ben Tsuda, and Edwin Driscoll, Jr. for a CATV Franchise. The Mayor asked if any- one in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance awarding said franchise. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced, and pufulished by title and summary. P.&R. Com. Report 9/20/66 A report of the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of Tuesday, September 20, 1966 in regard to the City's Summer Recreation Program, was presented and further explained by Parks & Recreation Director, Robert F~ost. City Administrator Wood commented favorably on"the Summer Recreation Program. Councilman Allemand was excused at 9:00 p.m. Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented a report of Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department noting that two of the samples were not satisfactory and that a recheck on these samples has been requested. Street Deficienty City Administrator Wood presented and discussed a Report on Policy the City's Street Deficiency Policy. Discussion was had regarding improvements on East Eighth Street. Council instructed Staff to E.8th St. contact the property owners on East Eighth Street to determine if improvements they would install the curbs, gutters, and parking strip under forma- tion of an Assessment District Improvement Project in order for the City to improve said street and in accordance with the present Street Policy. City Eng .Ap- appointment City Administrator Wood presented a report on the appointment of a full-time City Engineer recommending hiring Mr. William K. Henry at $979.00 per month effective Nqvember 1, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to appoint Mr. William K. Henry 2' i~C)- '00;) as City Engineer at the recommended salary to become effective November 1, 1966. Golf Course City Administrator Wood reported on a meeting in regard to the feasi- Addition bility of expanding the City Golf Course. Discussion was had regarding the City Administrator's recommendation for, authorization to obtain a legal description and two appraisals of the land area. The Council instructed Staff to obtain an estimate for one appraisal of the land area proposed for the addition to the Golf Course. Directional City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on additional Signing directional signing for the Police Department Building. Motion was made by Police Councilman Quarti roli seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that \c~-' Bldg. the 1966-67 Budget be amended to increase Account 8B12 in the amount of $324.00 to allow for the directional signing of the Police Department Building as presented. Res .# 1060 "No Park- i ngllS i gns on St. Hwy. re: City Administrator Wood presented and explained a Resolution re- questing the State Division of Highways to install a "No Parking" sign on State Route 101, South of Luchessa Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard to adopt Resolution No. 1060. RESOLUTION NO. 1060 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS REQUEST- ING "NO PARKING" SIGN ON STATE ROUTE 101, SOUTH OF LUCHESSA LANE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Allemand and Duffin. Ways & Report re: Li b- ra ry & City Ha 11 Complex Means City Administrator Wood presented a report on Ways and Means of Constructing a New Library and City Hall Complex. He expl~ined that said report was strictly pre-preliminary as to the proposed plans, cost estimates and location as presented at this time to obtain Councils' ideas and think- ing on the matter and to provide for discussion on funding of such improve- ments. The intent being to consider a potential optimum use of future City funds through the possible use of some currently funded federal grants in aide. Mr. Ted Duerr addressed the Council and presented a series of drawings for such a Complex to be used for further study on the matter, subject to change and presented in order to provide for discussion on funding of this particular type of construction. The Council referred said matter to a Work Study Meeting of Council on Monday, November 14, 1966 at 8:00 p.~. to further discuss the matter of funding, etc. of a proposed Civic Center Complex. Paying Agt. City AdministratorWood presented a proposed Agreement with the Agree. Bank of America to act as Paying Agent for servicing the City's outstand- re: Ser- ing bonds. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman vicing Goodrich and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement outstand- with the Bank of America as presented to act as Paying Agent for servicing ing Bonds the City's Outstanding Bonds. Bids re: Wheeler Street Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requested authorization to advertise for bids on improvement of Wheeler Street. Mo~ion was made by Councilman Quarti rol i seconded by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried that bids be ad- vertised for improvement of Wheeler Street as requested. Hwy.Maint. Director of Public Works Kludt presented a proposed Maintenance Agree.Res. Agreement with State Division of Highways for highways within the City #1061 Limits of the City of Gilroy, to be approved by Resolution. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu- tion No. 1061 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1061 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF GILROY. ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Duffin. Discussion was had regarding the present location of the City Limits' signs and population signs located on state highways. 2586 Business con- ducted at Sp 1 .Counci 1 Meet. N.W.Sewer & Water Plan The City Attorney presented an opInion regarding business conducted at Special Meetings of the City Council. He reported that discussion could be had not included on the Agenda of said special meetings if the Council did not have intention of taking action on such discussions prior to said meeting and that same would not be in viOla- tion of the Brown Act. Discussion was had regarding the proposed Northwest Sewer and Water Master Plan. Council instructed Staff to c.rilntact Mr. Harvey Hunt, representing John Carollo Engineers, to discuss the matter of develop- ment of a Reservoir in regard to the Northwest Sewer and Water Plan. Hwy.Com.Res.Re:portion City Administrator Wood reported on a Resolution of the of 7th St. in- State Highway Commission adopting a portion of Seventh Street (east cluded in St. of Route 101, to Old Gilroy Rd.) as a part of State Route 152. R t. 152 Phase II re: Expressway Program Res.#1062 re: bids N.Church S t. Ex t. 66- 1 City Administrator Wood summarized a letter from the County of Santa Clara in regard to the proposed Phase II Expressway Program. The Mayor left the Council Chambers at 11:09 p.m. and returned at 11:10 p.m. Council instructed Staff to contact the County in regard to including other projects considered but not submitted to the County re: Expressway Program. City Administrator Wood presented and read a Resolution auth- orIzing the call, for bids on the sale of improvement bonds regarding North Church Street Extension Project 1966-1. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 1062 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1062 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - NORTH CHURCH STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1966-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of October 1966,' by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, Petersen. None Allemand and Duffin. and NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: League of Calif. City Administrator Wood requested confirmation on those Cities Conf. officials planning to attend the League of California Cities Confer- ence at San Diego, October 16th through 19, 1966. All Council Members with the exception of Allemand and eckard indicated that they were planning to attend said conference. Budget Amerid.re: City Administrator Wood requested a Budget Amendment to in- N.Church St. crease Account 35C2-1 in the amount of $17,500.00 regarding the North Exten. Church Street Extension Project 1966-1 to allow progress payment to the contractor. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried that the 1966-67 Budget be amended to increase Account 35C2-1 in the amount of $17,500.00 as recommended. Budget Amend.re: City Administrator Wood requested a Budget Amendment to in- Water Sys. crease Account 41C2 in the amount of $2,314.00 to allow for the City's at Gavilan share of the Water System and Reservoir at Gavilan College. Motion College was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the 1966-67 Budget be amended to increase Account 41C2 in the amount of $2,314.00 as recommended. P.G.& E. re: Lighting Program Memo re: Citizen's courageous actions City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Pacific Gas & Electric Company in re: to the present installation of short-armed brackets on electroliers for the Lighting Program expected to be completed in July of 1967 and noting that at that time all instal- lations would be re-checked and short~arm brackets replaced with the long-arm brackets at locations where the I ighting was not satisfactory. City Administrator Wood presented and read a memo from the Gilroy Police Department in regard to Mr. Salvador Centeno's quick thinking and action at a recent traffic accident on Wren Avenue in- volving a power pole damaged that could have caused a ser~ous hazardous Inquiry re: G i 1 roy-M.H. Joint Sewer Fac i 1 it i es Sewer Chg. notice to customers Forest St. Play- ground ~\-.." /~) ,~ ..;:. ;]0' situation to the ~urrounding neighborhood. Council instructed Staff to thank Mr. Centeno for his courageous action and that said matter 'be re- ferred to the local newspaper. City Administrator Wood presented a letter from Wilsey & Ham regarding the proposed Gilroy-Morgan Hill Sanitary Outfall Line and re- questing to be considered on any proposed engineering for said project. Said letter was filed for future reference. City's b i lIs. matter City Administrator Wood re~orted that a letter explaining the Sewer Service Charges has been included with the current water Councilman Wentworth noted that the newspaper article on said was well written. Discussion was had regarding vandalism on the roof of the building at Forest Street Playground. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Larry Houghteling representing the Gilroy Evening Dispatch. At 11:23 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, t [7~ City Cl rk }L C ". V'Zt;J C?,11'n..<:/