Minutes 1966/10/13
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Gilroy, California
October 13, 1966
The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by
His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:05 P.M.
Roll Ca II
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, Chester R. Eckard,
Norman B. Goodrich, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Members: George T. Duffin' and Charles F. Quarti-
rol i .
The Mayor tabled action on a proposed Resolution authorizing
the Filing of an Application under the Economic Development Act of 1965,
for Extension of the City Sewer System and Plant to later on in the
meeting in order to hear from Representatives of Swift and Company as
to what they have proposed in regard to locating a meat processing
plant in the Gilroy area.
Wren-Monterey- City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed annexation re-
Farrell quest in the vicinity of Route 101, and Farrell Avenue. Council ex-
Annex. pressed their desire for Staff to proceed with the filing of the ap-
proposal plication with the Formation Commission for annexation of the territory
described by the City Administrator, to be known as "Wren-Monterey-
Farrell Annexation".
Report on
Proposal
of addi-
tion to
Golf Crse.
Study City Admin.Wood reported on the estimated appraisal fee of
$700.00 for the Study Proposal of the addition to the Golf Course.
He reported that the funding of said proposed project could not be
determined without said appraisal fee and description of the property.
Councilman Charles F. Quartiroli entered at 8~12 p.m. and took
his seat at the Council table.
The Mayor informed Counci lman Quarti rol i of the report on the
appraisal fee regarding the proposed addition to the Golf Course. Dis-
cussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Eckard and carried that the City Administrator be authorized to proceed
with obtaining an appraisal of the proposed addition to t he Golf Course
'property in the amount of $700.00 and authorized an expenditure of $500.00
for the estimated, Engineering Fees to obtain a legal description of said
property as requested.
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Proposal of
Swift & Co.
The Mayor noted the arrival of Swift & Company Representatives,
Mr. John W. Nordstrom and Mr. Harold Nichols. City Administrator Wood
reported in regard to facts leading up to the purpose of this Special
Meeting and the reasons for requesting authorization to fi'le an appl ica-
tion under the Economic Development Act of 1965 for Extension of the
City Sewer System and Plant at this time. It was explained tha.t said
Sewer System ann Plant had been proposed and recommended for a future
date however because of the interest expressed by Swift & Co. these
plans would have to be expedited if the City intended to service said
proposed processing plant. While no committment by either party exists
at this time, said Company has verbally indicated it would agree to
underwrite the balance of funds necessary to complete extension of the
Sewer System a nd Plant if a Federal Grant could be obtained for some
portion of said project. This would be accomplished by the City sell-
ing Revenue Bonds based upon the revenue received from Swift and Co.
over the term of the bonds. This repayment would be guaranteed by Swift
and Company.
Mr. John W. Nordstrom, Representing Swift & Company, addressed
the Council and explained the proposed plans of the Meat Processing
Plant if located in the Gilroy area. He further explained in detail
the plant operations and processing system of said Company. He report-
ed that the Company would hire approximately 250 local people for the
plant operation within the Gilroy area. Approximately 10-15 trained
employees of Swift and Company would be brought in to direct the new
e~ployees. He also stated that truck drivers, services, refrigeration,
storage, boxing and other allied employment would be needed in opera-
tion of the plant in addition to the 250 plant employees and that they
would be hired locally. He also explained that the proposed plant would
be designed for future expansion for an additional 300-400 employees
and that the Company has considered and invisioned a central data pro-
cessing ~nit and central sales office for this proposed location which
would increase employment with a nominal increase of their sewer demand.
He stated that the investment in this proposed plant is estimated at a
minimum of $5,000,000.00.
Mr. Pete Anacabi, representing the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company, addressed th"e Counci 1 and commented favorably of Swi ft and
Company.
Mr. Nordstrom further answered questions of the Council and
Mr. William Glines, Peggy Lowenherz, Steve Klausen, and Mr. Michael
J. Filice Sr. (interested citizens in the audience) regarding the plant
operations, etc.
Supervisor, Sig Sanchez, addressed the Council and stated that
he would be willing to assist City officials in completion of a new
Sewer System Treatment Plant if properly located in the South end of
the County and if a site for said project was selected that would not
create the opposition that was created in San Jose at the time Swift
and Company proposed to locate in that area.
The Mayor asked those persons in the audience interested in
Swift & Company locating in the Gilroyarea to raise their hands, A
majority of those presEnt in the audience indicated that they were in
favor of Swift and Company locating the proposed Meat Processing Plant
in the Gilroy area.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Nordstrom and Mr. Nichols for attending
the Council Meeting and presenting their proposal to the City.
Res.#1063 re:Ap. City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 1063
for Ext.Sewer authorizing the Fi 1 ing of an Appl ication under the Economic Development
Sys.& Plant Act of 1965, for Extension of the City Sewer System and Plant. Motion
was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth to
adopt Resolution No. 1063.
RESOLUTION NO. 1063
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE
FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER TITLE III OF PUBLIC WORKS AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE AND
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER TR.EATMENT PLANT AND APPURTENANCES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of October, 1966, by the following vote:
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Consultant
for Pro-
cessing
ape re:'
Res.# 1063
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AYES:'
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood recommended employing the services of Mr.
Arthur Potts as Consultant in processing the application under the
Economic Development Act of 1965 authorized by Resolution No. 1063.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that Mr. Arthur Potts be hired as Consultant as recommended
for processing the application referred to in Resolution No. 1063.
At 9:29 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded
by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk ;1
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