Minutes 1969/01/20
Roll Call
Pub.. Hear. re:
Zon.Ord.
Amend. -Oi 1
Macadam
Surfacing
2895
Gilroy, California
January 20, 1969
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. Quartirol i, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C.
Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled on
the proposal to amend the Zoning Ordinance to eliminate Oil Macadam
Surfacing as acceptable surfacing on Parking Lots. He asked if there
was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against said pro-
posal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion
was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Silva and car-
ried that the Public Hearing be closed. The City Attorney presented
and read a proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding
Oil Macadam Surfacing on Parking Lots. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the pro-
posed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary.
0896
Pub.Hear.re:
rezoning-
G i 1 roy Dev-
elopment-
R-l to R-3
Res.#1305
Pub. Hear.re:
rezoning
G.Garbini
property
R-A to C-l
Intro.Ord.re:
rezoning G.
Garbini
property
Pub.Hear. re:
Weed Abate-
ment
Res.#1306
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the Public Hearing on the proposal to rezone approximately five (5)
acres on the ,south side of Hecker Pass Highway (First'Street) west of
Mi ller Avenue belonging to GiJ roy Development Company from R-l,
"Single Family Residence" District to R-3, "Low Density Multiple
Residence" District. He asked if there was anyone in the audience
wishing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment
from anyone in the audience.. The City Attorney explained the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission On said proposed rezoning and
noted that the Planning Commissions' recommendation was to not re-
zone same at this time; however, to permit development under the re~
quested R-3 zoning as allowed under Section 49 of the Zoning Ord.-
inance and following one (1) year from approval of same said property
wou 1 d be rezoned I IR_ 3" as reques ted, prov i ded deve 1 opmen t to be ap-
proved by Council was completed at that time, or request for a time
extens ion granted by Counci 1. Moti-on was made by Counci lman Kennedy
seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Public Hearing be
closed.
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The City Attorney presented and explained Resolution No. 1305
allowing "R_311 development as permitted under Section 49 of the
Zoning Ordinance No. 711, as amended. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution
No. 1305 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1305
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY GRANTING A SPECIAL ZONING EXCEPTION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 49 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY PERMIT~
TING R-3 (LOW DENSITY MULHPLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) DEVELOPMENT OF A
FIVE ACRE PARCEL MORE OR LESS, ON THE. SOUTHSIDE OF HECKER PASS HIGH-
WAY OF MILLER AVENUE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969 by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL .MEMBERS:
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for a Public Hearing on the proposal to rezone approximatel y 1.4 y
acres at the northeast corner of Murray Avenue and Leavesley Road )
belonging to Gemma Garbini from R~A, "Residence Agricultural" District '
to C-l, 'INeighborhood Commercial" District.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mr.
Jay Lawyer, proponent of said rezoning proposal, noting Commission
approval of same subject to architectural approval of the buildings
to be constructed on the property.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance rezoning said
property. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Silva that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it
be introduced and publ ished by title and summary.
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The Mayor stated that it was the time and place sheduaed for
a Public Hearing on the Fire Chief's Report for Assessments regarding
Wee and Refuse Abatement. He asked if there was anyone in the aud-
ience wishing to speak for or against the Fire Chief1s Report as posted
in the Council Chambers. There was no comment from anyone in the
audience. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Council-
man Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and explained Resolution No. 1306
confirming the Report and Providing Special Assessments against Res-
pective Property Owners. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand
seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No.
1306 be waived and that it be adopted.
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Leonard & Co.
request for
adv. sign
on Mob i 1
Oi 1 prop.
Override
School Tax
Election
Res.#1307
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Vending Mach.
Li cense Fees
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Plan. Com.
Report
1/16/69
2897
RESOLUTION NO. 1306
RESOLutioN OF tHE COUNCIL OF THE city OF GiLROY CONFiRMiNG THE REPORT
OF tHE CHiEF OF THE FiRE DEPARTMENt SETTING fORtH THE DES{;RiPTiON OF
PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE
CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEDS AND ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY
OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED th is 20th day of January, 1969 by the fo 11 owi ng
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
A request from Leonard and Company, Inc. was presented for an
outdoor advertising sing on Mobil Oil property on North Monterey Street.
Discussion was had in regard to same. Director of Public Works Henry
reported that said sign did not conform to the proposed new Sign Ordin-
ance. He also noted that an outdoor advertising sign at said location
is required to advertise the business upon which it is located and
that advertisement of any other business would require a State Sign
Permit. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Council-
man Allemand and carried that the request for said outdoor advertising
sign be den i ed.
A letter was presented from the Gilroy Unified School District
Board of Trustees requesting approval of a resolution Urging City Sup-
port of the Planned School Override Tax Election on February 25, 1969.
Dr. James Neilson, Trustee, addressed the Council and explained
said request and the necessity of said override tax. Discussion was
had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded
by Councilman Allemand and carried that the requested Resolution No.
1307 in support of the Planned School Override Tax Election be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1307
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING THE
SCHOOL TAX ELECTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
Proponents of said override tax present in the audience,
thanked the Council for their support of same on behalf of the School
Board of Trustees.
A letter from Mr. D. Saccullo, et aI, was presented protesting
the License Fee on Bulk Vending Machines. Mr. Saccullo addressed the
Council and further explained his reasonng for protesting said license
fees. The Mayor referred said matter to Staff to study the feasibility
of reducing the license fee for bulk vending machines for recommenda-
tion to Council at their next regular meeting, February 3, 1969.
Mr. Paul Voorhees, Vending Machine Owner, addressed the Council
and stated that he did not object to the $5.00 per year per machine
fee for machines containing wrapped merchandise; however, did object to
said fee being applied to bulk vending machines. He suggested that
said machines be licenses under a gross receipt schedule.
The Mayor recognized students from Gavilan College present
in the audience.
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry, presented and
explained the Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of January 16,
1969 recommending that the Circulation Element of the General Plan be
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Pub. Hear.
date re:
deletion
liS Curve"
Wren Aves.
Circula-
tion Ele-
ment-Gen.
Plan
Pub. Hear.
date re:
rezoning
B. Morton
prop. -Wren
Ave.
Pub.Hear.re:
date-rezon-
ing D.S.
Kavanagh
prop.-R-3
to C-l
Immediate
Past Chair-
man Plan.
Monthly
Reports
D i sbursemen ts
amended by elimination of the "S" Curve" on Wren and Kern Avenues and
that plan lines be set from Hecker Pass Highway (First Street) to
Buena Vista Extension; and informing council of the continued Public
Hearing before the Commission in order to study Welburn Avenue,
Church Street, and the east-west street south of Ronan AVID ue.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that a Publ ic Hearing date be set for February
3, 1969 on the proposal to amend the Circulation Element of the General
Plan b~ the el imJrna~i6n ';Qf.-tlien'.'S" Curve on Wren and Kern Avenues as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
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The Planning Commission Report further recommended rezoning of
seven (7) acres on Wren Avenue opposite El Cerrito Way belonging to
Ben Morton from "R_l" to IR-3".
Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Council-
man Wentworth and carried that a Publ ic Hearing date of February 3,
1969 be set on the proposal to rezone from "R_l" to IR-3" seven (7)
acres of property belonging to Ben Morton located on Wren Avenue op-
posite El Cerrito Way as recommended by the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission report further noted the continued
Public Hearing before the Commission on the proposed Planned Unit Dev-
elopment Ordinance for further discussion on same; denied a rezoning
request of Donald S. Kavanagh to rezone a 20,400 sq. ft. parcel located
at the southeast corner of Murray and I.O.O.F. Avenues from "R-3" to
"C-l".
Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that a Public Hearing date be set for February
3, 1969 on the rezoning request of Mr. Donald S. Kavanagh to rezone
from "R-3" to "C-l" a 20,400 sq. ft. parcel located at the southeast
corner of Murray and I.O.O.F. Avenues.
The Planning Commission report further noted approval of pro-
posed 110 feet of Official Plan Lines for Monterey Highway between
Gilroy and Morgan Hill; noted a Public Hearing of February 6, 1969
before the Commission on George Duffin1s rezoning request for property
at the northwest corner of Morey Avenue and Hecker Pass Highway (\st
Street); noted discussion of the "R-311 Density Requirements, setting
February 6, 1969 as a Publ ic Hearing to consider elimination of the
fractional allowance regarding density requirements in an "R-311 Zone
to require 2,000 sq. ft. per unit.
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A letter from the Immediate Past Chairman of the Planning
Commission, Dale Stephenson was noted, same in regard to the Commis-
sions' progress in 1968.
The Summary of the monthly reports of December 1968 were noted
and discussed. Council requested that future reports contain total
payroll expenditures for each month.
The Report of Disbursements from December 11, 1968 to January
10, 1969 were noted and discussed.
Water Samples The report on satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa
Clara County Health Department was noted. Councilman Quartiroli sug- ...
gested that samples be taken immediately at the Princevalle Street
Well due to the recent flooding and increase of the water level, same ..,
having a history of causing slight contamination of the water, result-
ing in unsatisfactory Water Samples taken at said location and discon-
tinuance of the use of said well. Director of Public Works Henry
.noted that it was the intention of the Health Department to conduct
same within the next few days.
Cal if.-West.
States Life
Ins.Divi-
dend
The Report on a Dividend received from California-Western
States Life Insurance Company was noted requesting authorization to
refund same to employees at a reduced premium. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that said
refund to City Employees as outlined be approved and authorized by a
premium reduction.
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Jt. Sewer Agree. City Administrator Wood Reported on the Third Draft Amendment
re: M.H.- to the Joint Powers Agreement, prepared by the City of Morgan Hill~
Gilroy Discussion was had and recommendedby City Administrator Wood that
the limits of the joint line be clarified on Page 1 and 3 as noted.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the Supplement Agreement to the Joint Powers Agree-
ment be approved and amended as recommended and that the Mayor be
authorized to execute same on behalf of the City of Gilroy.
Water Pressuri- City Administrator Wood presented and read a request of John
zation Proj. Carollo Engineers for Final Acceptance of the Water Pressurization
Final Accept- Project, Phase 1, and requested filing of the Notice of Completion
ance Res. of same. Director of Publ ic Works Henry presented and read Reso-
#1308 lution No. 1308 authorizing final acceptance of same and ordering
filing the notice of completion on said project. Motion was made by
Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution
No. 1308 be adopted.
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Arch i tect
Review Com.
re: New
Library
Faci 1 i ty
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Bond Issue
est i ma te s
re:April
Election
Res.#1309
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RESOLUTION NO. 1308
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING COMPLETION AND DJRECTING ENGINEER TO FILE
NOTICE;OF ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETION - WATER PRESSURIZATION PROJECT
PHASE I.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentworth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
City Administrator Wood presented a request for appointment
and formation of the Architect Review Committee for the proposed new
Library facility. Councilman Kennedy volunteered as Council Represen-
tative on said Comm~ttee and the Mayor appointed Library and Culture
Commission Chairman, John Pate to represent said Commission on said
Review Commi ttee. I t was noted that other members of said Commi ttee
would be City Administrator Wood and County Librarian, George Farrier.
Mr. George Farrier, County Librarian, addressed the Council
in regard to said Review Committee and noted intention to have said
Committee begin their studies in regard to said Library Facility
immediately.
Sig Sanchez, Supervisor, addressed the Council in regard to
the proposed Bond Election for said Library Facility and recommended
that a proposed general location of same be approved prior to said
Bond Election.
Discussion was had in regard to a proposed site location and
recommendation that the Library and Culture Commission be informed
of any site location proposed by Council prior to said Bond Election.
City Administrator Wood was instructed to arrange for a Joint Work
Study Meeting between the Council and Library & Culture Commission to
discuss said site location of the Library Facil ity.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report on
"Up-dated" estimates for the proposed April Bond Election, recommend-
ing three (3) propositions to be voted upon separately at the April
General Municipal Election, specifically for a New Library Facility,
estimated at $600,000.00 to be paid through County Lease Agreement;
a New Headquarters Fire Station, estimated at $200,000.00; and par-
tial development of Northside Park, estimated at $150,000.00; total
latter bond issues $350,000.00 to be financed out of existing revenues
and reserves with no tax increase to local taxpayers.
Mr. Phil Assaf, Bond Attorney, presented and read Resolution
No. 1309 determining the necessity for the proposed Bond issues on
the April General Municipal Election ballot. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution
No. 1309 be adopted.
2900
Intro. Ord.
Spl. Elec.
Bond Issues
State Veh.
Sales
Final Accept.
"Northwood
Subdivision,
Tract #-
435111
Res. #1310
Cooperative
Agree. re:
Traff i c
Signal Sys.
Re s . # 1 3 1 1
Res.#1312 re:
Gen.Mun.
E 1 ec.
RESOLUTION NO. 1309
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND
THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL IM-
PROVEMENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth, and Goodrich.
None
None
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Quartiroli, Silva,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
re: Mr. Phil Assaf presented and read an Ordinance Calling a
Special Election for said proposed Bond Issues to be consolidated
with the General Municipal Election of April 8, 1969. Motion was
made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried
that the proposed ordinance be introduced.
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A Report on State of California Vehicle sales was presented
and discussed for possible City participatio~ in same. Council re-
qu~sted further information in regard to the air-conditiong option
in purchasing vehicles from the State.
Director of Public Works Henry requested acceptance of "North-
wood Subdivision, Tract #4351", and presented Resolution No. 1310
accepting same. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1310 be waived
and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1310
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPTING IMPROVEMENTS
MADE BY DEVELOPERS OF THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS "NORTHWOOD, TRACT NO.
4351".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth, and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS:None
Quartiroli, Silva,
Director of Public Works Henry requested authotization to
execute a Cooperative Agreement with the State of California for
modification of existing Traffic Control Signal System and Channel-
ization at various Locations. He presented and read Resolution No.
1311 approving same and authorizing its execution. Motion was
made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth that
Resolution No. 1311 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1311
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE CHANNELIZATION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 101 AT STATE
ROUTE 152 AND THE MODIFICATION OF EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS AT
THIRD STREET, FOURTH STREET, LEWIS STREET, FIFTH STREET - MARTIN
STREET, SIXTH STREET, AND SEVENTH STREET (ROUTE 152) WITH STATE HIGH-
WAY ROUTE 101 (MONTEREY HIGHWAY) AND AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION. ___
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote: ...
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli, Silva,
Wentworth, and Goodrich.
N,OBS: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Attorney suggested that the State be advised of a
median barrier being installed at Princevalle Street allowing right
turns only at said location.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1312 fixing April
8, 1969 as the date of the General Municipal Election. Motion w~
made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy that the
reading of Resolution No. 1312 be waived and that it be adopted.
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Thomas-Mesa
Annex.68-1
Res.#1313
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Policy Com.
Meet.
12/18/68
Municipal
Financing
Letter
Easter
Seal
Campaign
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American Cancer
Society
Sol ici tation
S ta te Hwy.
Funds
2901
RESO LUTI ON NO. 1312
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENERAL ELEC-
TION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON
APRIL 8, 1969, AND FIXING THE TIME THAT THE POLLS SHALL OPEN AT SAID
ELECTION FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth, and Goodrich.
None
None
Quartrroli, Silva,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from
Alex Balanesi, proponent of the proposed "Thomas-Mesa 68-1 Annexation
to the City of Gilroyl' requesting withdrawal of said annexation ap-
plication and request to republishing intention to annex said pro-
perty eliminating the property of McCarthy, previously deleted at
the Local Agency Formation Commission Hearing. The City Attorney
noted that said annexation proceedings could be terminated and
petitioners refile the annexation appl ication to include the terri-
tory intended to be annexed to the City.
Resolution No. 1313 was presented in regard to same. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that
the reading of Resolution No. 1313 be waived and that it be adopted.
(It was noted by the City Attorney that said resolution would dis-
continue proceedings on the proposed "Thomas-Mesa 68-111 annexation
which would accept Mr. Balanesi's request for withdrawal of said
annexation application and further discontinue the continued Publ ic
Hearing of February 3, 1969 on said annexation.)
RESOLUTION NO. 1313
RESOLUTION TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS INITIATED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 1289 AND DESIGNATED "THONAS-MESA ANNEXATION 68-1 TO THE CITY OF
GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
Silva, Wentworth and Goodrich.
None
None
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
The Minutes of the County of Santa Clara Transportation Pol icy
Committee Meeting of December 18, 1968 were noted.
A Municipal Financing Letter from Stone & Youngberg dated
January 3, 1969, was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a request for the annual
Easter Seal Campaign and a proclamation on same. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that
the request for a Sol icitation Permit for the Easter Seal Campaign
be authorized. The Mayor noted that he would proclaim same as reques-
ted.
City Administrator Wood presented a request of the American
Cancer Society for Solicitation during the Calendar year. Motion was
made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and
carried that a solicitation permit be issued to the American Cancer
Society for sol icitation during April 1969 only.
A letter from the California State Chamber of Commerce was
presented in regard to protecting State Highway Funds and for a $2.00
Contribution to their Education Program. Motion was made by Council-
man Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the $2.00
contribution be authorized for the Cal ifornia State Chamber of Com-
merce Education Program. The City Administrator was instructed to
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S.C.Co.
Trans.
Pol icy
~lan.Study
Newsletter
Pub.Hear.re:
Back-yard
burning in
residential
district.
Local Flood
Crisis
Adjournment
R
notify the Governor of Cal ifornia that the City is in favor of pro-
tecting State Highway Funds.
A Newsletter of Santa Clara County.s Transportation Planning
Study, No. 12, December 1968 was noted.
"
City Administrator Wood presented a letter announcing a Publ ic
Hearing before the Bay Area Pollution Control Board in regard to a
proposal to eliminate back-yard burning in residential districts.
The Council commended various City Departments and Auxiliary
Police Department for assistance during the recent flood crisis. Dis-
cussion was had on proposed Federal Project No. 566. Supervisor,
Sig Sanchez addressed the Council in regard to same and to the County.s J
intention of presenting the local flood problem to the Federal Govern-
ment in an effort to expedite said Publ ic Law 566 and suggestion for
additional presentations at the State level in an attempt to protect
rights-of-way funds allocated for said Project No. 566.
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City Administrator Wood presented and read a report and re-
view of recent activities during the flooding crisis recently oc-
curring locally. The Mayor instructed Staff to prepare letters of
thanks to all known to be involved in assisting aide during said
flood, and that he would sign said letters on behalf of the City.
Director of Publ ic Works Henry reported on a proposal in
regard to channelization in connection with the 101 Bypass, with
sufficient funds available to help to alleviate some of the flooding
prob 1 ems in the eas tern Gilroy area.
A recent news program on a local television channel was
noted in which Gilroy.s Police Chief was erroneously designated being
said officer of Coyote during an interview regarding Gilroy's recent
flooding.
The Mayor noted the presence of City of Gilroy Employees.
Association Representative, June Cadi Ie; Planning Commission Chair-
man, William Childers; and thanking Supervisor Sanchez for attending
this meeting.
The Mayor also noted the filing dates for Councilmen to be
nominated for the April General Municipal Election.
At 10:55 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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