Minutes 1968/05/06
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May 6, 1968
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
Roll Ca 11
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T.
Puffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Charles F. Quartirol i, Anthony C. Silva,
Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich.
Intro.newemp. The Mayor introduced new Police Cadet, Eugene Gregorio and
& Promo- new (promotion) Pol ice Sergeamt, Robert F. Wilson.
tion Sgt.
Minutes
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 1968 and
of the Special Meeting of April 25, 1968 were approved as mailed a~d
recorded.
Bids re:Butler Director of Public Works Henry presented a report of the
Bldg. following bids received on May 1, 1968, and opened at 2:00 p.m. for
the Butler Bui lding at the Corporation Yard: 1. Kelly Bros., Inc.,
San Jose, Alternate A - $7,787.00, Alternate B - $4,940.00; 2. Eugene
Hammontree House Movers, Alameda, Alt. A - $11,000.00, Alt. B -
$8,200.00; 4. Joe W. Cullumber Construction, Watsonville, Alt. A -
$11,040.00, Alt. B. $7372.00; 5. Bothelia & Perez Bros., Inc.,
Sunnyvale, Alt. A - $12,670.00, Alt. B - $8,510.00; 6. Vandersoo
Constructio~, Mt.. View, Alt. A - $10,590.00, Alt. B - $8,013.00.
Director of Public Works Henry recommended that the bid be awarded
to Kelly Bros., Inc. for Alternate A - in the amount of $7,787.00.
Motion was.made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Allemand
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Fire Equip.
Bids
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Card Room re:
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Plan. Com.
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P. & R. COM.
Report
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and carried that the bid of Kelly Bros., Inc. in the amount of
$7,787.00 for Alternate A be awarded as recommended and that the
Mayor andlor City Administrator be authorized to execute the contract
for same.
Director of Publ ic Works Henry reported that the plans and specifi-
cations for the drain for said Butler Building had been changed as
per Council recommendation, as previously discussed.
Fire Chief Brittain presented a r~port and recommendation
regarding bids received for Fire Equipment. He noted that there were
the following categories for said Fire Equipment bids: 1. Adapters &
Fittings, 2. Suction Booster - lt", 2t", and 3tll, 3. Nozzles, 4.
Tools & Wrenches, 5. Electrical Equipment, 6. Ladders & Breathing
Apparatus. He noted the following first and second low bids
received in each of the six (6) categories: 1. 1. Western Fire
Equipment, San Francisco - $50.00; 2. L.N. Curtis & Sons, Oakland -
$76.40; II. 1. American Rubber Co., Oakland - $5,220.73,2. Western
Fire Equipment - $5,558.40; III. 1. Cal-Pen Fire Equipment, San
Francisco - $1,477.90, 2. Western Fire Equipment - $1,550.35, 3.
L. N. Curtis & Sons, - $1,612.50; IV. 1. L. N. Curtis & Sons - $501.75
2. Cal-Pen Fire Equip., - $516.90, 3. Western Fire Equipment, -
$533.20; V.I. Western Fire Equipment - $491.70, 2. L. N. Curtis &
Sons - $531.50; VI. 1. L. N. Curtis & Sons, - $1,416.14. Fire Chief
Brittain recommended award of the Fire Equipment Bids to each of the
low bidders in each of the six categories as presented. Motion was
made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that each of the low bids in the six categories as presented be
awarded, totalling $9,686.52 plus tax, or $10,170.85 as recommended,
for Fire Equipment.
A letter request for a Card Room License from Leon Welco,
et UK, was presented for the Gilroy Bowl at 154 North Monterey
Street. The Mayor referred same to the Chief of Police for report
on same at the next regular Council Meeting.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry, presented and
explained the Report of the Planning Commission Meetings of April
11, 18, 25~ and May 2, 1968 informing Council of Planning Consul-
tant's presentation regarding the proposed General Plan discussed
at their April 11, 1968 Special Meeting; informing Council of the
Variance granted Taco Burrito Drive-In, 1st Street, for a Sign,
subject to the proposed new sign ordinance; that Union Oil Companysl
request for a Conditional Use Permit at Monterey and Third Streets
for a new service station had bee~ deferred in order for new plans
to be submitted, and noted presentation by Mr. Dave Whittet, Planner
representing Proud Homes, Inc. for a proposed 155 acre subdivision
in the Monterey-Fitzgerald Rd. area, said business transacted at
the 4-18-68 meeting; informing Council of a further presentation
of the proposed General Plan by Planning Consultant at the Special
Meeting of 4-25-68 and noting a proposed schedule of additional
meetings on same; recommending adoption of the 1968-1973 Capital
Improvement Budget with amendments 'to same at the Commissions'
Special Meeting of 5-2-68, copies of which were included with
Councils' Agenda, accompanied by a Report on same from City Admin-
istrator Wood. City Administrator Wood reported on the Capital
Improvement Program and noted request for Work Study Sessions of
the Council to study same program. Council agreed to set May 14,
1968 at 8:00 p.m. as a Work Study Session on said 1968-73 proposed
Capital Improvement Pr9gram following the meeting to be set in
regard to the City's participation in P.E.R.S.
City Administrator Wood reported on the Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting of April 16, 1968, informing Council.of their
review of the Capital Improvement Program proposed for 1968-1973;
noting discussion of the E.O.C. Summer Program; recommending adop-
tion of the new 5 step salary range for part-time personnel; noting
review of the Roadside Park proposed plan at the entrance of the
Elk's Club site; and noting progress reports on softball, summer
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employment, amphi-theatre stage and Southern Pacific Depot Park.
Personnel Com.
Report
Personnel Director Reinsch reported on the Personnel Com-
mission meeting of April 16, 1968 noting review of Salary Surveys
recommending 10% salary increases for all positions; recommending
changes of Junior Lifeguard-Locker Room Attendant to Swim Aide
and Senior Lifeguard-Instructor to Guard Instructor, establishment
of a classification for Sports Official, and incentive step system
for all part-time recreation positions established during April'
1967 recruitment for 1967 summer program; informing Council of
Recruitment of personnel activity for Fireman-Engineer and summer
recreation applications received for 37 open positions, noting
review of progress of retirement program and employee classifica-
tion study; and informing Council that the Commissions' regular
meeting dates have been changed to the fourth Thursdays of each
month at 7:30 p.m.
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Classifica- Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council-
tion re:Swim man Silva and carried that the classification title changes of Swim
Aide, Guard Aide and Guard Instructor be approved, that a classification for
Inst., & SportsSports Official be established and-that an Incentive Step System
Off.; Incen- for all part-time recreation employees be approved as recommended
tive Step Sys. by the Personnel Commission.
re: part- time
rec. empl. Personnel Director Reinsch reported on the Personnel Com-
missions' Special Meeting of April 29, 1968 noting that according
to Charter requirement, Section 904, the previous Salary Recommenda-
tion of the Personnel Commission (Meeting of 4-16-68) for 10% in-
crease for all positions was not a majority vote of the Commission
and that further action was taken recommending 2~%, 5%, 7~%, 10%
and 15% for various positions as indicated on proposed salary:.
Schedule accompanied with said report of the Commission to the
Council. Council took no action on the Salary increase recommenda-
tion of the Commission at this time and referred the same to their
Budget Work Study Meetings, scheduled for May 27, 28, ~nd 29, 1968.
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Mr. Harold R. Chapman, Attorney, representing the Gilroy
Police Benefit Association addressed the Council, requesting
Council permission to be present at Council Work Study Session at
the time salary increases are discussed. The Mayor indicated that
said matter would probably be discussed at the Budget Work Study
meeting of May 27, 1968 and that Mr. Chapman could be heard at that
time.
Bids re:Forest
St.68-1 Imp.
Bonds, Res.
#1257
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No.
1257 Calling for Bids on the Sale of Improvement Bonds for Forest
Street Improvement Project 68-1. Motion was made by Councilman
Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 1257
be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1257
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - FOREST
STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1968-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 1968, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Water Pressuriza- City Administrator Wood reported on a Meeting with H.U.D.
tion Fed. in regard to the Water System Grant. Discussion was had. Council
Grant approved the proposal to delete the proposal to rehabilitate the
old reservoir and include the proposal of new reservoirs in said
appl ication for the grant as presen ted.
Water Grant
Agree.: re:
pressuriza-
tion proj.
Res .#1258
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City Administrator Wood presented and read a Report on
H.U.D. Water Grant Agreement requesting ~uthorization to execute
same and stated that the language of Sections would have to be
modified by a future amendment to the agreement. City Administrator
Wood presented and read Resolution No. 1258 accompanying the Agree-
ment and requested execution of same including all pertinent certi-
ficates regarding said application. Said Resolution was discussed
and considered. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded
by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 1258 be adopted as
introduced and read including accompanying pertinent certificates.
RESOLUTION NO. 1258
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT. (Water Pressuri-
zation Project)
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of May, 1968, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented a Report on 14 satis-
factory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Dept.
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Fund transfer
Elks' Site
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P.E.R.S.
Budget (68-69)
Review Ses-
sions
re: City Administrator Wood requested a transfer of Proceeds
received from the Elks' Sale of City property to the Capital Out-
lay Recreation Fund, same being deposited in the General Fund.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that said fund transfer be authorized. (Follow-
ing adjournment of this meeting, City Auditor notes that said funds
were authorized at the 2/5/68 Council meeting, and said transfer
had been completed following said meeting as authorized~)
City Administrator Wood noted that he would present a
request for use of said Capital Outlay Recreation Funds for the
amphi-theatre construction costs at the next regular Council Meet-
ing.
Discussion was had regarding completion of the Amphi-
theatre stage at Christmas Hill Park being completed in time for
the Mother's Day Fiesta scheduled for May 12, 1968. Council sug-
gested that if the concrete for said stage could-not be poured by
May 8th that said project be completed following the May 12, 1968
event at said location.
City Administrator Wood reported on the scheduling of the
adoption of an ordinance authorizing City entry into the State
Employees' Retirement System (PERS) recommending adjournment of the
regular meet'ing to 5/14/68 at 5:00 p.m. Council pref'erred to adjourn
to said date at 8:00 p.m. to introduce said ordinance prior to the
scheduled Work Study Session regarding the 1968-73 Capital Improve-
ment Program.
City Administrator Wood requested Council Budget Review
Sessions scheduled for May 27, 28, and 29, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. Council
concurred with same.
_4 Native Daughters A letter of thanks from the Gilroy Parlor #312, Native
letter of Daughtersdthe Golden West was presented!and ordered filed.
thanks
H.Basch resigna- City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter of
tion from resignation by Mr. Howard Basch, from the Personnel Commission.
Personnel Com. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman
Kennedy and carried that Mr. Howard Basch's resignation from the
Personnel Commission be accepted with regret. The Mayor requested
Councilmen to submit suggestions for Mr. Basch's replacement at the
next regular meeting.
Anti-Litter
Month
A letter from the California Anti-Litter League was pre-
sented requesting the Mayor to proclaim the month of Mayas "Anti-
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Elks I Bldg.
Amer.Legion
request re:
Park in
memory of
Bill Economu
Chamber of Com.
lease agree.
Amendment
Litter Month". The Council had no objection to the Mayor Proclaim-
ing the month of Mayas "Anti-Litter Month.1I
City Administrator Wood presented a report of the Elk's
Club Building Committee of the Counci,l regarding said proposed
building. Mr. E.' H. Duerr, Architect, addressed the Council pre-
senting a model of said proposed building and explained the pro-
posed plans for said building. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the report of the
Council's Bui~ing Committee as submitted be approved and that
Staff be requested to forward a copy of said report to the Elks'
Lodge Organization.
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City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Ameri=
can Legion, Post #217, regarding a previous request for naming a
City Park in memory of Mr. Bill Economu. City Administrator Wood
noted the only proposed parks not named to date would be the
Southern Pacific Depot Park and the proposed Roadside Park for the
entrance to the Elks' Club site. Discussion was had. Council re-
quested Staff to suggest to the three local American Legion Posts
that if they wished to develop the proposed Roadside Park at the
Elks' Club entrance, as a complete project, the City would consider
naming same in memory of Mr. Economu, or if Post #217 wished to
present a placque for erection at the Amphi-Theatre at Christmas
Hill Park possibly same could be dedicated also in memory of Mr.
Economu.
City Administrator Wood presented an amendment to the
Chamber of Commerce lease with the City for the present Chamber
building location. He noted that the Chamber had approved said
amendment, which describes the building area only, deleting the re-
maining City property at said location. Motion was made by Council-
man Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that
the amendment to the Chamber of Commercels original Agreement for
their building be approved as submitted.
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Gilroy Ind. Park City Administrator Wood presented copies of brochures used
in a Promotion Campaign by Mr. Don Engle, Developer of the Gilroy
Industrial Park and also noted the advertisements of same in a copy
of the Wall Street Journal.
Proposed Annex. re: City Administrator Wood presented and explained a proposal
territory in for annexation of territory in the vicinity of Mesa and Thomas Roads.
vicinity of Discussion was had on the matter. Council indicated that said annexa-
Mesa & Thomas tion proposal was not feasible at this time due to the uncertainty
Rds. and indefinitness of the City's proposed street plans to said pro-
posed development and requested Staff to inform the developers of
Councils' thinking on the matter.
Jt. Sewer Line
bids re:
M.H. & Gilroy
City Administrator Wood noted that bids for the Morgan
Hill-Gilroy Joint Sewer Line Project would be opened on May 7, 1968
at 2:00 p.m. at the Morgan Hill City Hall.
Boundary Agree. Councilman Duffin inquired of Morgan Hill~~ action in
regard to the proposed Boundary Agreement. City Administrator Wood
noted that no action had been taken by the City of Morgan Hill at
this time and that same had been delayed due to the proposed loca-
tion of a South County Airport.
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Councilman Silva reported that the Street Sweeper is not
operating efficiently and requested Staff to investigate same.
IIClean-Up Week" City Administrator Wood noted that prior to the annual
IIClean-Up Week" photographs of unsightly alleys have been sought
for before and after photos. That he was unable to locate same
prior to this year's Clean-Up Week. Normally there are several
avai lable.
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Monterey's Ass'n Councilman Quartiroli suggested that the City join
of Bay Area Monterey's Association of Bay Area Governments in addition t 0
Governments membership in ABAG because of the City's Water and Air Pollution
matters being directly affected by Monterey Bay. Discussion was
had. Staff was requested to investigate membership in Monterey's
Bay Area of Governments and to contact the City of Morgan Hill to
determine if they would also be interested in said association.
County Roads
1st & Church
St. Signa 1 s
Street Maint.
Director of Public Works Henry noted the green and white
markers installed on County Roads indicating City and County
Maintenance responsibility.
Director of Public Works Henry noted that the First and
Church Street Traffic Signals are in proper working order.
Director of Public Works Henry noted the public works'
project completed on various City streets in regard to petrolastic
material used for filljng cracks and that additional streets will
be repaired by using this method later this summer. Councilman
Quartiroli noted a proposed auction scheduled whereby the City might
be able to purchase a used asphalt kettle necessary for these public
works' projects.-
Traffic-Monterey Chief of Police Laizure noted the Monterey Street traffic
St. jam this last week-end of the Laguna Seca Races.
League
Cities
ing
of Calif. The Mayor noted the League of California Cities ~ Penin-
Meet- sula Division Meeting of May 16, 1968 in San Mateo and request by
Inter-City Council of all cities having their Council representative
of~ABAG present at said meeting.
A BAG Mee t.
The Mayor noted the Bay Area Governments' meeting of May
10, 1968 in Berkeley.'
League of Calif. The City Attorney informed the Council of a recent
Cities Att- League of California Cities Conference for Attorneys that he
orneys' Conf. attended in Santa Barbara, and that same was very informative.
Adjournment
At 10:41 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Wentworth
seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the meeting adjourn
to May 14, 1968 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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