Minutes 1967/09/18
Roll Call
Minutes
Bids re: 63
Monterey St.
City property
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67-68 Alley
Proj ects
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Gilroy, California
September 18, 1967
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 p.m.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T.
Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Jr., Charles F. Quartiro1i, Anthony C.
Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 5, 1967
were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for opening of Bids for Offers to Purchase City Owned Land located
at 63 South Monterey Street. City Administrator Wood reported
that the one offer received was from The Salvation Army's proposal
in the amount of $17,500.00 accompanied by a check in the amount
of $1,750.00 to cover 10% of the offer. The Mayor asked if there
were any offers from anyone in the audience. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Went-
worth seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that acceptance
of bids for offers to purchase said City property be closed and
that same be awarded The Salvation Army in the amount of $17,500.00
for said City property located at 63 So. Monterey Street.
Director of Pub1ic Works Henry reported on bids received
and opened on September 15, 1967 for the Annual Alley Project as
follows: 1. George C. Renz Construction Company - $13,800.00; 2.
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Granite Construction Company - $14,830.00. Discussion was had
regardang toe b~dget est~mate of $11,300.00 for said project based
upon 11 alleys. The bids include 15 alleys.:. Motion was made by
Councilman Quartiro1i seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the bid for the ,1l967-68 Alley Projects be awarded to George C.
Renz Construction Company in the amount of $13,800.00.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented a
Report of the Planning Commission meeting of Thursday, September
7, 1967 informing the Council of Public Hearings held for the pro-
posal to rezone the Lutheran Church property on Hecker Pass High-
way from I-Zlnterim lone to R-l Single Family Residential District,
recommending proposed rezoning; informing Council of a variance
granted Bollenbacker & Kelton to reduce the sideyard width from
6 feet to ~feet at the Northwood Subdivision; granted variance-
to Radio Station KPER to erect a 110 foot tower at 59 North
Monterey Street. and informing Council of the continued Public
Hearing on proposal to amend Settion 53.2 of the Zoning Ordinance
regarding the expansion of existing church buildings and structures
informing Council of approval of a sign for the proposed Goodyear-
Store at 234 North Monterey Street, approval of the tentative map
of the O'Connell Subdivision, approval of Castlewood Unit #5 Sub-
division lying easterly of Westwood Acres and south of 3rd Street
noting disoussion of the proposed development at the entraoce of -
Gavilan College for presentation at the Commission's September 21st
meeting' and proposal of Mr. John Stelling to greenbelt his proper-.
ty at the south end of Miller Avenue, notifying the County that it
is the City's intention to extend Tenth Street at a future date
through Mr. Stelling's property.
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Pub.Hear.re: The City Attorney presented and read a proposed Resolution
rezoning Luth- setting October 2, 1967 as a Public Hearing date for the proposed
eran Church rezoning of the Lutheran Church property on Hecker Pass Highway.
Personnel Com.
Meet 9/12/67
Aug.Monthly
Reports
Disbursements
Auto Wrecking &
Salvage-City
Dump
Auditor's
fiscal report
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Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Council-
man Wentworth that Resolution No. 1142 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1142
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIX~NG THE
TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION ON THE PETITION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR THE REZONING OF
4.70 ACRES OF LAND LOCATED ALONG THE NORTHSIDE OF HECKER PASS
HIGHWAY FROM I-Z (INTERIM ZONEl to R-l (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1967, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duff in,; Kennedy , Jr., Quarti-
oli, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
None
None
City Administrator Wood presented a Report of the Person-
nel Commission meeting of September 12, 1967 requesting a joint
Council-Commission meeting at the next regular Personnel Commission
Meeting of October 10, 1967. Council concurred.
City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly
Reports of August, 1967. Discussion was had.
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The Report of Disbursements from August 11, 1967 to
September 10, 1967 were noted and discussed.
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City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Auto Wreck-
ing and Salvage Operation at the City Dump. He noted that said
operation should be improved within 60 days.
City Administrator Wood noted that Council Members had
received copies of the Auditor's Report for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1967. He further commented and reported on said report.
Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth
seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Fiscal Year
Auditor's Report for the year ending June 30, 1967 as presented
be accepted.
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Well #1
City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Estimated
Costs for a Photographic Survey of Well #1 and recommended that
said survey be conducted under the pressurization project. Dis-
cussion was had.
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Mr. Herbert Schirle, representing the Santa Clara County
Health Department, addressed the Council and reported that the
County approved the steps taken by the City to correct the condi-
tion of Well #1 and #4. Discussion was had.
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Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed
with taking the necessary steps to determinethe cause of the
problem at Well #1 immediately rather than waiting for removal
of this pump and bowls at the time the pressurization project
begins.
Hydraulic
Study City Administrator Wood presented a Report on a Revised
letter proposal for a Hydraulic Study of the Gilroy Sewer Treat-
ment Plant. Council had no objections to same and instructed
City Administrator Wood to present same to the Engineering firms
for the submission of their proposal for said Study at the October
23, 1967 Council Meeting, to allow additional time for the Engin-
'eering Firms to present their proposals.
Reti rement
Employees
Plans- City Administrator Wood reported on the Results of the
Employees' Preliminary Ballot on Various Retirement Plans. Dis-
cussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded
by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Council reaffirms
its' position to provide either the State Employee Retirement
Plans or a comparable plan equal in cost to the City, and equal
or superior in benefits to City Employees, and any costs in ex-
cess of City's costs under the proposed State Plan will have to
be paid by the employees.
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Res.#1143 re:
2107 Gas Tax
Fun ds
City Engineer Henry presented and explained the proposed
1967-68 Budget for 2107 Gas Tax Funds accompanied by Resolution
No. 1143 approving said Budget. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by CouncRman Duffin that the reading of
Resolution No. 1143 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1143
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING
BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY
FUND TO CITIES.
ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1967, by
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Buffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
the following vote:
Kennedy, Jr., Quartirol i
and Goodrich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
Forest St.
Li ne
Sewer Director of Public Works Henry reported on the existing
Forest Street Sewerage Line Lying between I.O.O.F. Avenue and
Lewis Street noting that the basic sewer problem at said location
is that there is no slope in said line. Discussion was had re-
garding construction steps necessary to correct the sewer problem
at said location. Staff was insti"ucced to contact the property
owners regarding completing of said proposal and report to the
Council at the next regular meeting.
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I. O. O. F. Home
letter re:
Forest Street
sewer line
The Mayor noted the 1 etter from Mr. Jones of the Odd
Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home in regard to the Forest Street
Sewer Line to be corrected upon completion of the proposal sub-
mitted by the Director of PublicWorks.
Li b. & Cu ltu re
Com. appo i n t.
Halvorsen
Mayor Goodrich presented the name of Dr. Howard R. Hal-
vorsen as Library & Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired
term of Dr. Cecilian. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Dr. Howara R.
Halvorsen be appointed as Library & Culture Commissioner to fill
the January 1, 1969 unexpired term of Dr. Cecilian.
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Res.#ll44 re:
Bid Opening
S.Chestnut St.
67-1 Assm't
District
Ord.#807 re:
Cigarette Tax
Golf & Country
Club Improve-
ment Proj.
March of Dimes
Sol ici tation
Palsy Ass'n.
so I i c i ta t i on
Resolution No. 1144 Calling Bidds on Sale of Improvement
Bonds re: South Chestnut Street Extension Project #1967-1 was pre-
sented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy secon-
ded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No.
1144 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1144
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - SOUTH
CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION PROJECT NO. 1967-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1967, by the fol-
lowi ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
All emand ,Duffi n ,Kennedy , Jr. ,Quarti-
roli, Silva,Wentworth, and Goodrich
None
None
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed Emergency
Ordinance regarding Cigarette Tax Ordinance. Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Went-
worth that Ordinance No. 807 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 807
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUSPENDING THE OPERATION OF ARTI-
CLE IV OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE PROVIDING FOR A
CIGARETTE TAX IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 1967, by the fo1-
10wi ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,Jr., Quarti-
roli, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich
None
None
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the
Gilroy Golf & Country Club in re: to the Rest Room Improvement
~roject. Discussion was had on the matter. Council agreed to
advance funds for said Rest Room Improvement at the Golf Course
whenever the second payment of the Golf Course Lease Agreement
is received.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the
National Foundation, March of Dimes, requesting a Permit for Fund
Raising during the month of January, 1968. Motion was made by
Counci lman Allemand seconde d by Counci lman Wentworth and carried
that the requested solicitation p~rmit be approved.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the
United Cere~ral Palsy Association, requesting a permit for Fund
Raising from January 14-18, 1968. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the re-
quested solicitation permit be approved.
I.O.O.F. Home. letter The Mayor instructed Staff to notify Mr. Jones, of the
re: Forest St. I.O.O.F. Home of the City's action regarding the I.O.O.F. Avenue
Sewer Line and Lewis Street Sewer Line Improvement.
AJR 29
CITY Administrator Wood noted and summarized a letter
from Assemblyman R. Monagan Requesting Support for AJR 29. Dis-
cussion was had. Council instructed Staff to prepare a Resolu-
tion as recommended supporting same, for adoption at the next
Council Meeting.
Councilman Kennedy Councilman Kennedy requested permission to be excused
excused from the proposed October 23, 1967 Council Meeting. Said per-
mission granted.
1st & Church
traffic signal
Councilman Duffin inquired of the progress of the First
and Church Street traffic signalization. Director of Public
Works Henry noted that he would report on the progress of same
at the next Council Meeting after contacting the Division of
Highways.
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P & R Director
Serpa property
Improvements
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Luchessa Ave.
Crossing
N. Church St.
Extension
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Gilroy Indust.
Park re:
Luchessa Ave.
r mp r . 0 i st.
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Corp. Yard
addition
Li brary Tour
Commission
sentatives
ifIIII"'It.
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Circul-Elks
Lodge
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Councilman Duffin inquired about Robert Frost, P & R.
Director's resignation. City Administrator Wood informed the
Council that recruitment would begin for the position of Parks &
Recreation Director, created by the resignation of Robert Frost.
Councilman Wentworth inquired of the progress of side-
walk,curb and gutter installation at Elmer J. Serpa's property
on First ana Hanna Streets. Director of Public Works Henry re-
ported that Fred Batrezwas awarded the contract and that con-
struction is anticipated for the latter part of this week. He
also noted that approximately 15 feet of unimproved sidewalk on
Kuehling's property (adjacent to Serpa Property) will have to be
completed and that Pacific Gas and Electric Company has relocated
the power pole at said location.
Councilman Allemand inquired about the curb removal on
Luchessa Avenue. Director of Public Works Henry reported that
the Southern Pacific Railroad Track is being raised one foot
above the existing elevation on the west side of the tracks and
that a portion of the curb is being removed to accomplish the
correct grade.
CouncDman Silva inquired about the street repairs on
North Church Street. Director of Public Works Henry reported
that the Contractor (Samuel R. Spencer) has been notified of the
necessary corrections and that if same is not completed within
the time prescribed that the City would complete the work and
bill the contractor.
City Engineer Henry presented and read a proposed Agreement
with Mitchell & Ahlgren for engineering services on the pro-
posed Gilroy Industrial Park Improvement District, said agree-
ment necessary prior to furnishing of the bond from Mr. Donald
Engle, guaranteeing payment of engineering fees in the event the
District failed, as a result of the owner's actions. Motion
was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement
on behalf of the City subject to approval of said Agreement by
the City Attorney.
Director of Public Works Henry requested authorization to call
for a foundation for the Butler Building acquired from the Tele-
phone Company to be erected at the Corporation Yard and requested
authorization to call bids to move said building. Discussion was
had. Motion was made by Councilman Silva ieconded b~ Councilman
Allemand and carried that the Director of Public Works be auth-
orized to Call Bids for one bid covering the foundation, slab,
and moving of the Butler Building to be located at the City Cor-
poration Yard requesting that one contractor be awarded the bid
for the entire work.
Chief Librarian Goshert invited the Council to a tour of
various Libraries with the Library and Culture Commission on Sat-
urday, September 23, 1967, departure scheduled at 8:00 a.m.
repre- The Mayor noted the presence of Commissioners George
Parrish, representing the Parks & Recreation Commission and Dale
Stephenson representing the Planning Commission. He also noted
the presence of Planning Commissioner Childers. Commissioner
Stephenson addressed the Council on behalf of the Planning Com-
mission and stated the Commissions' apologies for approving
variance on the Tentative Map of Northwood Subdiviwion now found
to be in error regarding the side~ard requirements and the reason
for the Variance granted Bol1enbacker & Kelton in this regard.
City Administrator Wood submitted a request of the local
Elks Lodge Organization to sponsor a Circus in the City of Gilroy.
Motion was made by CouncDman Allemand seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the Elks Lodge Organization be granted
permission to sponsor a Circus on September 20, 1967 as requested.
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Sewer Treatment
Tour
Property for
Sale adjacent
to Golf Crse.
ABAG Con f .
Adjourn
City Administrator Wood noted a second Tour scheduled
for the San Jose-Santa Clara Sewer Treatment Plant on Wednesday,
September 20, 1967 to meet at the Hyatt House in San Jose at
I : 00 p. m.
City Administrator Wood noted that the City has been
negotiating with Mrs. Marsten for purchase of a portion of her
property located adjacent to the Golf Course and reported that
she is holding to the price per acre of $4,000.00. Council took
no action on same, noting that the City at this time is not
interested in purchasing this property.
The Mayor noted the 1967 Autumn General Assembly of ABAG
on October 131 1967 in Berkeley. Councilman Quartiroli indicated
that he intended to attend said meeting, as Gilroy's Representa-
tive.
At 10:50 p.m. the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Goodrich.
Respectfully submitted,
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