Minutes 1968/02/19
Roll Call
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Gilroy, California
February 19, 1968
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T.
Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Charles F. Quartiroli, Anthony C. Silva,
Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich.
Intro.new Emp. The Mayor introduced Linda Hendrix, Account Clerk and
Thomas Gutierrez, Sr., & J. Paul Crumrine, Utility Men, recently
appointed to their respective positions.
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The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 5, 1968
were approved as corrected to include Councilman Quartiroli present
at Roll Call.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and
explained the Report of the Planning Commissi on Meeting of February
15, 1968 informing the Council of a Public Hearing held regarding
W. B. Starritt's request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate
a service station a,t 575 First Street, known as liE's Ranch Milk",
noting that same was continued to March 7, 1968; informing Council
of a Public Hearing on the request of R. W. Young for a Conditional
Use Permit to construct a service station at the intersection of
proposed Tenth and Chestnut Streets, noting that said application
stated Northwest corner in error, noting that the publication on
same would have to be republished and noting that the Public Hear-
ing was reset for March 7, 1968; further informing Council that a
report from the Planning Commission action on the proposed re-
garding the County Planning Commission action on the proposed re-
zoning of the twenty-seven (27) acre parcel at the Gavilan College
entrance was presented to the Commission for information.
Personnel Director Reinsch presented and explajned the
Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of 2/13/68 informing
Council of Staff authorization to conduct a salary survey using
four (4) bench mark positions and noting review of Council action
regarding the new S~lary Range by classification regarding the
January 1, 1968 salaries and revisions of Personnel Rules and Regu-
lations for sick and emergency leave.
Drive-In Theatre The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda to hear City
area water Administrator Wood's Report on the Water Charges for Gilroy Drive-
fees In Theatre listed on the Agenda under Item Vll.A.6. since Mr.
Peters, owner was present in the audience.
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City Administrator Wood reported on same, noting that the
area fees calculated for said property amount to $3,981.00.
Mr. Jack Peters, owner of said Drive-In-Theatre, addressed
the Council objecting to said fees, since the Drive-In Theatre is
an existing use and has received City water through Air-O-Fan
Prod~cts since 1948. He also noted that he would not object to
said fees in the event the front of said property was developed
for another use. Discussion was had by Council on said matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that Staff be instructed to prepare an Agreement
withahe Drive-In Theatre to allow payment of area Water fees to
the City at the time the frontage property is developed, or the
rear portion of the property (Drive-In Theatre) is redeveloped to
another use and if said property is sold the present owner will be
liable for same at the time said property is sold; and that at the
present time said property owner will be subject to meter installa-
.tion costs and commercial water rates immediately for the existing
Drive-In Theatre business located on said property.
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Monthly Reports City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly
Reports for January, 1968. Discussion was had on same. City
Administrator Wood gave a progress report on the status of the
Federal Grant Application for Morgan Hill-Gilroy Joint Sewer
Faci 1 ities.
Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from January 11, 1968 to
February 10, 1968 was noted and ordered filed.
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Salary Increases City Administrator Wood presented a r~port and recommenda-
tions regarding the following Merit Step Salary Increases: Robert
Alonzo, Uti 1 i ty Man, Range 20, Step "D" $520. to Step "EII $546.;
James D. Seip, and David F. Bibler, Firemen-Engineers, Range,23,
Step "B" $546. to Step "C" $573./ Richard L. Cox, Draftsman-
Engineering Aide, Range 24.5, Step "A", $560. to Step "B" $587.;
Michael C. Larsen, Police Patrolman, Range 24, Step "A" $546, to
$'tep "B" $573. and William A. Miles, Police Patrolman, Range 24,
Step "B" $573. to Step "C" $602. Motion was made by Councilman
Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the
Merit Step Salary Increases as recommended b~ granted.
Census-Popula-
t i on est i ma te
Res.#1230
re: Dri 11Track
Agree.-SPRR
Luchessa Ave.
Luchessa Ave.
Imp. Proj .67-2
Res.#1231
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City Administrator Wood presented a Report regarding the
annual population estimate recommending authorization to enter
into an Agreement with the State of California, Department of
Finance, for same. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be authorized
to enter into an Agreement with the State of Cal ifornia, Department
of Finance, for said population estimate.
City Administrator Wood presented a proposed Agreement
withtthe Southern Pacific Company Railroad Company regarding the
Luchessa Avenue Project. Mr. Phil Assaf, Bonding Attorney, ad-
dressed the Council and further explained the proposed Agfeement.
Resolution No. 1230 was presented for adoption. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand that
Resolution No. 1230 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1230
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A DRILL TRACK - LUCHESSA AVENUE IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 1967-2.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Wentworth, Silva and Goodrich.
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mr. Phil Assaf presented Resolution No. 1231 Determining
the Unpaid Assessments and providing for Issuance of Bonds regard-
ing Luchessa Avenue Improvement District 1967-62. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolu-
tion No. 1231 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1231
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A RESOLUTION DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR
ISSUANCE OF BONDS - LUCHESSA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT
NO. 1967-2.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February~ 1968, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
Cigarette Tax
refund Res.#
1232
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District,
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Res. #1233
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1239
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City Administrator presented Resolution No. 1232 authori-
zing refund of certain Cigarette Taxes collected by the City.
Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman
Duffin that Resolution No. 1232 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1232
A RESOLUTU'ON AUTHOR,I ZING THE REFUND OF CERTA I N CIGARETTE TAXES
COLLECTED BY THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED A~D ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Si lva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodr i ch.
City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Water W~ll
No.1, requesting authorization to proceed with the re-establish-
ment of said well. Discussion was had and proposed procedure
outlined. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by
Councilman Kennedy and carried that Staff be authorized to pro-
ceed with the re-establishment of Well #1 as outlined.
City Engineer Henry reported on a meeting of February 16,
1968 with property owners within the proposed Faest Street
Improvement Project No. 1968-1. Mr. Phil Assaf, Bonding Attorney,
addressed the Council commenting on the possibility of a legal
problem regarding the street dedication needed for proposed exten-
sion of Forest Street, noting that same may be a public way by
"common law dedication", due to the fact that said street for a long
period of time. Council indicated that City representatives should
be present at the next scheduled School Board regular meeting of
February 28, 1968 in order to answer questions regarding said
proposed assessment district.
Mr. Assaf, presented the following ReS) lutions in regard
to formation of proposed Forest Street Improvement Project No.
1968-1. Resolution No. 1233, A Resolution Appointing Engineers
and Attorneys, was read. On motion of Councilman Duffin seconded
by Councilman Wentworth, and unanimously carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1233
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEERS AND ATTORNEYS - FOREST STREET
IMPROVEMENT DJSTRICT p PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 1234, A Resolution of Preliminary Deter-
mination and of Intention, was read. On motion of Councilman
Quartiroli, seconded by Councilman Kennedy, and unanimously carried,
said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1234
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the
ing vote:
AYES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Si lva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
The Engineer presented his report pursuant to said
Resolution of Prel iminary Determination and of Intention which
consisted of plans, specifications, estimate of costs and expenses,
maps and descriptions and diagram and assessment. After confirm~
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tion of the Report by the Council, it was ordered filed.
Resolution No. 1235, A Resolution of Preliminary Ap-
proval of Engineer's Report, was read. On motion of Councilman
Kennedy, seconded by Councilman Duffin, and unanimously carried,
said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1235
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT - FOREST
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
None.
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Resolution No. 1236, A Resolution Establishing Prevailing
Wage Scale, was read. On motion of Councilman Allemand'seconded
by Councilman Quartiroli, and unanimously carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1236
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE - FOREST STREET
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartirol i,
Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich.
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Resolution No. 1237, A Resolution Appointing Time and
Place of Hearing Protests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions
and Improvements, and Directing Notice, was read. On motion of
Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Allemand, and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was adppted.
RESOLUTION NO.. 1237
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RE
LATION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING
NOTICE - FOREST STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follcw-
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Resolution No. 1238, A Resolution Calling for Sealed
Proposals, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded
by Councilman Kennedy, and unanimously carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1238
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS - FOREST STREET IMPROVE-
MENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Si lva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Godd rich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Resolution No. 1239, A Resolution Describing Proposed
Boundaries of Assessment District, Directing Filing of Map and
Directing Recordation of Notice of Assessment, was read. On
motion of Councilman Quartiroli seIDnded by Councilman Silva, and
unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1239
A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
DIRECTING FILING OF MAP AND DIRECTING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT - FOREST STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-
1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follo~
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goa:! rich.
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ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Card Room License City Administrator Wood presented and read a Report of
(Gilroy Bowl) Police Chief Laizure, in regard to a Request for a Cara Room
license at 154 North Monterey Street, Gilroy, from Mr. Leon Welco,
operator of the Bowling Alley establishment at said location.
Mr. Leon Welco, addressed the Council, and spoke on the
subject request.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council-
man Allemand and carried that the request for the Card Room License
at Gilroy Bowl, 154, North Monterey Street, Gilroy, be denied.
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Fire Dept. Equip. Fire Chief Brittain reported on the break-down of the
High Pressure Rig and the status of the Delivery date of the new
Pumper. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that Staff by authorized to proceed With repair and us~ of ~e
High Pressure Rig, same being repaired with a new short block to
be used until the new Pumper is delivered, proposed for August
1968.
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Wrenhaven,Unit#2 Director of Public Works Henry reported on Horace Willard
Tract 4186 & Sonsl Subdivision, WrenhavEJ'l, Unit #2, Tract 4186: recommending
Res. #1240 final approval of same. Resolution No. 1240 was presented giving
final approv~l of said sub8ivison. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded, by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 1240 be waived and that it be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1240
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPTING IMPROVE-
MENTS MADE BY DEVELOPERS OF THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS "WRENHAVEN,
UNIT NO.2, TRACT NO. 4186".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNC I L t{ MBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Hwy. Ma i nt.
Agreement re:
Sup.#l
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Director of Public Works Henry presented Supplement No.1
to the original Agreement for Maintenance of State Highway in the
City due to new changes in the route descriptions. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy that Resolu-
tion No. 1241 be adopt~d.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1241
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
AMENDMENT NJMBER 1 to "AGREEMENT FOR MA I NTENANCE OF STATE H IG HWAY
IN THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodr:1ich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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P.U.C. Ap.re:
10th St.
Open. -9th St.
Closing
Res. #1242
Director of Public Works Henry presented an amendment
to the Public Utilities Commission application regarding the 10th
Street Opening and 9th Street Closing. Motion was made~by
Councilman Duffin seconded byCounci lman Kennedy that R solution
No. 1242 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1242
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF AN AMENDED APPLICATION WITH
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR:THE CLOSING OF CROSSING NO. E-
80.8 AND THE OPENING OF TENTH STREET AT GRADE ACROSS THE TRACKS
OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY;WITHIN THE/CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
S i .1 va, Wen twor th ,
None
NOne
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrictb.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Develop.Agree.re: Director of Public Works Henry reported on the Develo~-
Crown-Zeller- ment Agreement with Crown-Zellerbach for a twenty (20) acre
bach-Luches- parcel on Luchessa Avenue, noting that said fees amounted to
sa Ave. $15,857.10, with two stipulations included in said agreement.
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the said Development Agreement with
Crown-Zellerbach for property on Luchessa Avenue be approved and
that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the
Ci ty.
Ord.#815 re:
"SII Zone
requlrements
American Cancer
Society
Golf Course
Improvement
The City Attorney noted corrected copies of proposed
Ordinance revising the "5" Zone Requirements and related provi-
sions of the Zoning Ordinance No. 711 included in the CounciPs
Agenda package noting typographical corrections and previously
published by title and summary. Motion was made by Councilman
Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva that Ordinance No. 815 be
adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 815
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ORDINANCE. OF THECHY OF G:JLROY AMENDING "S" ZONE AND RELATED
PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentwroth, and Goodrich.
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
City Administrator Wood presented a letter request of
the American Cancer Crusade Solicitation during the month of
April, 1968, noting that Council previously requested the solici-
tation dates proposed. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth
seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the American
Cancer Society be granted permission to solicitate funds in the
City on the requested dates.
Mr. Henry Del Giaggio, President of the Gilroy Golf &
Country Club, addressed the Council requesting approval of funds
for expansion of the Club House and additional rest-room facili-
ties at said location noting. that said request was the No.1
priority for improvements at the Golf Course Site and that the
negotiated bid for said project was in'the amountnof $3,797.89.
City Administrator Wood noted that the 67-68 Budget for Golf
Course Improvement,;;was in the amoun t of $1,800.00, 'and that fees
received from the Golf Course Lease in January 1968 amounted to
$2,558.26. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that said pro~ect improvement
proposal as presented be approved and that the budget amendment
in the amount of $3,798.00 to Account 2302 be allowed for said
improvement. It was noted that revenue received from the Golf
Course Lease Fees was sufficient to cover said Budget Amendment.
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P.G.& E. re:
Undergoound
Utilities
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Road Gents
Car Club
Danny Thomas
Teenage March
Wrecking yard
operation
Stop Sign re:
8 th & Hanna
Sts.
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Mr. Del Biaggio also noted that a specific area of the said propo-
sal would include a Pro-Shop with a partition separating said shop
from the Club House area.
A letter from Pacific Gas & Electric Company was pre-
sented in regard to Underground Utility InStallations. City
Administrator Wood reported and explained same. Director of
Public Works Henry note.d that the Northwood Subdivision has three
or four such lines within said subdivision and that the City is
not in favor of same, however has no control to the number of such
1 i nes.
A letter from the Road Gents Car Club was presented and
ordered fi led.
A letter was presented requesting permission to solicit
funds for Danny Thomas Teenage ,March, scheduled for May 5, 1968
regarding St. Jude Childrens. Research Hospital. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand and car-
ried that the request be granted.
Counc i lman
tion of an outlet
Monterey Street.
pursue same.
Duffin inquired of the progress of the loca-
in connection with the Wrecking Yard on North
City Administrator Wood noted that he would
Councilman Allemand requested that a Stop Sign Survey
be conducted for the corner of Eighth & Hanna Streets,noting
that he had received complaints of excessive speed of vehicular
traffic at said location. Police Chief Laizure reported that a
Survey is being conducted at said location at the present time.
Director of Public Works Henry also reported that an attempt was
made to alleviate the situation by cutting the hedge at the South-
east corner of said location and that he had not received any
further complaints since this was done.
El Robles School Councilman Silva inquired of the solution if resolved,
Site re:speed regarding speed complaint at El Robles School Site. Chief Laizure
complaint reported on same.
Luchessa Ave.
Imp.Proj.
Councilman Silva inquired of the open ditch on Luchessa
Avenue. Director of Public Works Henry reported on the proposed
drainage project at the Luchessa Avenue Improvement site.
Countilman Quartiroli suggested that a Lift Station be
considered at the Luchessa Avenue Improvement location.
1st & Church St. Director of Public Works Henry reported on the progress
Signals of receiving the controls for the traffic signals at First and
Church Street Intersection noting that an attempt to install an
suxiliary traffic control was made through the State, however due
to the highly mechanized installation required, same would be
impossible due to the wiring within said signals and that the
controls for said location are being repaired by Econolite Corp.
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Tenth St. Proj. Director of Public Works Henry reported on the progress
of the Tenth Street Project, informing Council that the proposed
plans are before the Division of Highways for approval and trans-
mittal to the Board of Supervisors, said bid opening proposed for
May 1, 1968.
Imp. Proj. at
Sewer Farm
Director of Public Works Henry reported on the proposed
public works Improvement Project regarding the ditch behind the
Sewer Farm property.
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The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioner
William Childers.
PUC app.re:
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1243
City Administrator Wood reported on the Public Utilities
Commission application regarding Lucheeaa Avenue Crossing to be
submitted by Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolu-
tion No. 1243 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1243
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A RAILROAD TRACK
CROSSING ON LUCHESSA AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of February, 1968, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Letter from S.
Johnson, re-
tiring City
Attorney
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter of
appreci~tion from Sydney S. Johnson, Retiring City Attorney. '
City Administrator Wood presented a request of Lee Berta,
Bonanza Days .General Chairman of Bonanza Days, for authorization to schedule
Celebration re:a Carnival JUne 12-16, 1968 in connection with the Bonanza Cele-
Carnival "bration. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by
Councilman' Allemand and carried that the request for the carnival
for the Bonanza Celebration be approved subject to license require-
men ts .
Sewer Consultant City AdniljriistratorWood noted that"reti'ring :Miguel Martin"
re:Sewer Plant Streets & Sewers Foreman, has agreed to train city personnel on
Operations a si"xmonths basis at the contractual fee of $140.00 per month
and if personnel is trained to the City's satisfaction at that
time he would receive an additional $50.00 per month as previously
negotiated.
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ABAG Gen. Meet. City Administrator Wood noted the Association of Bay
Area Government General Session Meeting scheduled for February 23,
1968 in Berkeley. Representative Quartiroli noted that he and
Councilman Kennedy (Alternate) planned to attend same.'
Gen. Plan Study City Administrator Wood informed the Council of the
February 26, 1968 meeting of the Citizen's Advisory Committee re-
garding the Downtown Central Business District in regard to the
General Plan Study.
Adjourned. At 10: 16 p.m. the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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