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Minutes 1969/03/17 199 L,\\ -_ ,.:;.J {) Roll Ca 11 Minutes Pressurization Bids re: Phase II (Water) Gilroy, California March 17, 1969 The Regular Meeting of the Gi 1 roy Ci ty Counci 1 was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wenworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Members: John E. Allemand and Charles F. Quartirol i. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 1969 were approved as mailed and recorded. City Administrator Wood presented a Report on the foDowing bids received and opened at 2:00 p.m. on March 17, 1969 in regard to Phase II, Water Pressurization Project, (Water Reservoir Bids): 1. Will iam Radtke & Son - Gilroy, Base Bid - $452,500.00, Alternate No. 1 - $35,240.00, Alternate No.2 - $880.00; 2. Thomas Construction - Fresno, Base Bid - $483,700.00, Alt. #1 - $38,160.00, Alt. #2 - $1,000.00; 3. Engineering Installations Inc. - San Francisco, Base Bid - $509,000.00, Alt. #1 - $34,000.00, Alt. #2 - $1,700.00; 4. GATX-General American Transportation Corp. - San Francisco, Base Bid - $504,320.00, Alt. #1 - $33,000.00, Alt. #2 - $4,000.00; 5. Power-Anderson Inc. - Mt. View, Base Bid - $437,000.00, Alt. #1 - $30,000,00, Alt.#2 - $1,000.00. It was noted that the Engineer's estimate for said project was $505,000.00 and recommendation that the low bid of Power-Anderson, Inc., of Mt. View be accepted subject to approval of H.U.D. and the City Attorney. Discussion was had in regard to the proposed improvement. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the low bid of Power-Anderson, Inc., of Mt. View in the amount of $437,000.00 be accepted subject to approval of same by the City Attorney and approval of same by the Housing & Urban Develop- ment Agency. Pub.Hear.re: "Thomas- Mesa 69-1 Annex." Res.#1324 & Ord. #846 -''''<4 " ........ \;0..... . Pub.Hear. re: Prezoning Berns Prop. (Mont. Hwy) 0927 The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Publ ic Hearing on the proposal to annex approximately 145.4 acres of un-inhabited territory to be known as "Thomas-Mesa Annexation 69-1 to the City of G i 1 roy". City Administrator Wood reviewed the location of the proposed annexation. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wish- ing to speak for or against the proposed annexation. Mr. Howard Basch, proposed property owner within the said annexation, addressed the Council inquiring about available utilities within the proposed annexation. He noted that his inquiry was not in the form of a protest. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the audience wish- ing to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1324 re- ferring to protests of the proposed annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1324 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1324 RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT PROTEST HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED IN THE PROCEEDINGS AS "THOMAS-MESA ANNEXATION 69- 1 TO THE CITY OF G I LR OY". PASSED AND ADOPTED immediately following the hearing mentioned in the above Resolution, this 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli. NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and explained Ordinance No. 846 annexing said territory to the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Kennedy that the reading of Ordinance No. 846 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 846 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI- TORY DES I GNATED AS "THOMAS-MESA ANNEXATION 69-1 TO THE CITY OF G I LROyl1 AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli NOES: ABSENT: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled on the proposal to Prezone approximately 27.526 acres to IR_4" (Medium Density Multiple Family Residence) District and 3.471 acres to "C_l (Neighborhood Commercial) District located on Monterey Highway bet-- ween Fitzgerald and Day Roads, said property belonging to Doris and Herman Berns. Director of Publ ic Works Henry explained the location of said proposed prezoning request. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed prezoning. Mr. Rod Westfall, Engineer and Agent for Herman Berns, ad- dressed the Counc i 1 no,fi ng that he wou 1 d attempt to answer ques t ions, if any in regard to the requested prezoning. The City Attorney noted that the Planning Commission acted favorably in regard to the pre- zoning request of Herman Berns. ;')9hJ8 -- ..:..J. Intro. Ord. Prezoning (Berns Prop. ) A-I Auto Wrecking (Junk Vehicles) Lease Ext. Plan. Com. Re- port 3/6/69 Lib. & CuI t. Com. Meet. 3/4/69 Feb. 169 Monthly Reports The Mayor asked if there was anyone further 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 Wentworth and carried that the Publ ic Heari ng be closed. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance prezoning said property of Herman Berns, as requested and recommended. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the proposed ordinance as presented and read be in- troduced and published by title and summary. ... IIIIIIIIIl City Administrator Wood presented a request of Mr. Frank Robinson of "A_l Auto Wrecking" for a 30-day Lease Extension in order to remove all junk materials from City property, same being prohibi- tive due to recent bad weather conditions. Mr. Robinson addressed the Council and further explained said reques t. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a 30-day Lease Extension be granted Mr. Frank Robinson of A-I Auto Wrecking in order to allow additional time for Mr. Robinson to remove all junk autos and materials from the prem i ses. Mr. Frank Robinson further addressed the Council, noting that he would be willing to continue to store abandoned junk vehicles limi- ted to same brought for storage from the City only. The Mayor referred same to Staff for study and recommendation. ... Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and ex- - plained the report of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 6, 1969, noting a Continued Publ ic Hearing before the Commission in regard to amendments to the Circulation Element of the General Plan and request of Staff to prepare studies on Welburn Avenue; noting review of the proposal of Dennis DeBell IS 16 Unit Apartment on North Forest Street and approval of said plans as presented; noting continued studies by the Planning Commission on the proposed Sign Ordinance. City Administrator Wood presented and reviewed the Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission Meeting of March 4, 1969. City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly Re- ports of February, 1969 and noted Staff.s intent to include metered water volumes on March 1969 Monthly Report and additional information presented in regard to the Golf Course year-to-date totals. Disbursements The Report of Disbursements from February 1, 1969 through February 28, 1969 were noted and discussion was had in regard to City equipment maintenance charges and proposal of hiring a full-time City Mechanic to repair same. ... ..... Salary Increases City Administrator Wood presented a report and recommendation in regard to Salary Merit Increases and recommendations on same for the following eight (8) employees: Betty Bittle, Clerk-Typist, Range 19 from Step "A" $427. to Step liB" $449.; Elaine Codiga, Clerk-Typist, Range 19 from Step "B" $449. to Step "C" $472.; Bernabe Muniz, Utility Man, Range 21.5 from Step IW' $483. to Step "B" $507.; Wi 11 iam Alexan- der, Fireman-Engineer, Range 25.5 from Step "C" to $647. to Step "D" $680.; Emiliano John Arde and Gary Lester, Pol ice Patrolmen, Range 26.5, from Step "C" $680. to Step "D" $713.; Bi lly J. McCuiston, Pol ice Patrolman, Range 26.5, from Step "A" $617. to Step "B" $647. and John Hays, Police Cadet, Range 15.5, from Step "C" $397. to Step "D" $417. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the employees recommended be granted salary merit step increases as presented to become effective April 1, 1969. Water Samples Mutual Aide Agree. Res .#1325 ,..,....-4/i Bond Proposi- tions re: 4-8-69 E 1 ec. (Citizens' Com. ) """''''''''*1\ ......, Ci ty Veh. Ma i n t. Cos ts Calif. Safety Prog. Grants Reservoir Site Acquisi- tions ...~. .. 2929 The Report of satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department was presented and ordered filed. Fire Chief Brittain presented and explained proposed Mutual Aide Agreements with the Gilroy Rural Fire District, City of Morgan Hill, and California Division of Forestry at Morgan Hill. Discussion was had in regard to same. Resolution No. 1325 approving said Mutual Aide Agreements as presented and amended was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 1325 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1325 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF PROTECTION AND AGREEMENTS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th vote: AYES: THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING MUTUAL FIRE day of March, 1969, by the following COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Good rich. None Allemand and Quarti rol i. NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Administrator Wood presented a Report requesting Forma- tion of a Citizens' Committee in Support of Propositions No.1, 2, and 3 at the April 8, 1969 General Municipal Election. The Mayor requested Mayor Protempore Wentworth to act as Chairman of said Committee since he will be out of town. Council in- structed Staff to obtain interested Citizens' names for said Committee and arrange a meeting of same. A Report of City Vehicle Maintenance Costs for 1968-69 pre- pared by the Chief of Police, specifically in regard to maintenance of police vehicles. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council noted that same would be considered during the 1969-70 annual Budget Work Study Sessions, specifically in regard to trading-in police vehicles yearly due to excessive maintenance costs occurring during the second year of operation as indicated on said report. City Administrator Wood presented a Report in regard to California Safety Program Grants and requested authorization to file a completed appl ication for same. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Staff be authroized to file a completed appl ication for grants under.the California Safety Program as recommended and re- quested. City Administrator Wood presented a Report on Reservoir Site Acquisitions requesting approval of Site "B" on a 1.277 acre site of Fenton 0.Connel1 Properties, with stipulations in regard to dedication of said lands that if urban development of 1,700 acres occureed on said property that the Citywould furnish water services when annexed, and landscaping the reservoir site. Said agreement for Site HB" was presBnted~and read for approval. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Acquisition of said Site "B11 on Fenton O'Connell.s property be approved subject to stipulations as presented and recommended and that the Mayor be auth- orized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City. City Administrator Wood presented a Report on acquisition in regard to Site I 'Ai 1 on a 1. 79 acre site and 1.2 acres in comb i ned sub surface and surface easements on the Pappani Property, in the amount of $11,770.00, same in accord with appraisals of said property and recommended acquisition be granted subject to conditions of the Agree- ment. Motion was made by Councilman Silva seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the acquisition of Site "A" on Chester Pappani property be approved in the amount of $11,770.00 and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City for same, subject to conditions as presented and explained. 29ao Auction Sale Standardiza- tion of Uti 1 i ty Bi 11 i ng Delinquen- cy Chgs. Ord. #847 Info re: Up- datin 9 Bldg. Codes Hecker Pass Hwy. Pro]. Reconstruct Pump House #3 Ord. #848 re: Sec.24.9 (Density L imi tat ions) Zone Ord. City Administrator Wood Reported on a proposed Auction Sale at the City of Santa Clara in the near future requesting authoriza- tion for City to participate in same to attempt to purchase a 1963 Wayne Street Sweeper and Gang Mowers. He noted that the Sweeper esti- mated Bid at $2,500.00 and Mowers estimated bid from $400. to $500. Councilman Wentworth indicated his desire to attend said Aaction Sale wi th Staff. City Administrator Wood presented a Report in regard to Standardization of Delinquent Charges on Util ity Bills. The City Attorney presented and read Emergency Ordinance No. 847 standardizing said delinquency charges as presented, same to be a 3% penalty to be imposed upon unpaid utility bills up to a maximum of 30%. ..... ..... Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- man Kennedy that Ordinance No. 847 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 847 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19.91 AND ADDING SECTIONS 12.23-1 and 27.36-1 OF THE CITY CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE UNIFORM PENALTIES FOR UN- PAID AND DELINQUENT GARBAGE, SEWER, AND WATER CHARGES AND FEES. This Ordinance was introduced as an emergency measure and passed and adopted to become effective immediately and ordered published by title and summary in accordance with provisions of the City Charter at a regular session of the City Council held on the 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli. NOES: ABSENT: Director of Public Works Henry reported on proposed adoption of the 1967 Uniform Building, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes and 1968 Electrical Code, noting request to table same to allow further study. .... Director of Publ ic Works Henry reported on proposed Hecker Pass Highway Project by the State of California. .... Director of Publ ic Works Henry requested authorization to re- construct Pump House No.3 at Forest Street location due to excessive heating within the building. He noted informal bids obtained and the low bid estimated at $830.00 from Dale Fellows to construct a 10' x 14. building to house Pump No.3, same to be of similar construction as the building at Well #4 (Princevalle Street Site). Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the informal bid of Dale Fellows in the estimated amount of $830.00 be ap- proved for reconstruction of the Pump House No. 3 at the Forest Street location and that Staff be instructed to proceed with construction of same as recommended. Ordinance No. 848 previously introduced and publ ished by title and summary, amending Section 24.9 of the Zoning Ordinance in re- gard to Density Limitations, by el iminating adjusting fractional areas to allow an additional Unit in an IR-3" (Low Density Multiple Residence) District, was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Ordinance No. 848 be waived and that it be adopted. ... ...,.. ..... ORDINANCE NO. 848 ~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 24.9 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE ADJUSTING FRACTIONAL AREAS TO ALLOW AN ADDITION- AL UN I TIN AN IR-3" ZONE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and \ Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartirol i. NOES: ABSENT: I Ord. #849 re: Sec. 55 re: Planned Unit Dev.- Zone Ord. .,,.,,.;If Ord. #850 re: Rezoning Duff i n Prop. (Morey Ave. & l,st St. '\ '*'0,4 Report on progress Citizens' Com. re: Con so 1 i da- tion M.H. - Gilroy-San Mart in " ....,,,j ~931 Ordinance No. 849 previously introduced and published by title and summary adopting Section 55 of the Zoning Ordinance so as to permit Planned Unit Development was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 849 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 849 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING SECTION 55 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO PERMIT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. PASSED AND ADOPTED This 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Good rich. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli. Ordinance No. 850 previously introduced and published by title and summary rezoning 10.71 acres from II_Z" (Interim Zone) District to "R-l" (Single Family Residence) District and 2.62 acres from II_Z" to IR-3" (Low Density Multiple Residence) District, said property belong- ing to George T. Duffin, located at the Northwest corner of Morey Avenue and Hecker Pass Highway (First Street), was presented for adop- tion. (It was noted that Councilman Duffin refrained from entering into the discussion and was absent during Council action on said re- zoning.) Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Ordinance No. 850 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 850 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY BE REZONING 10.71 ACRES FROM L-Z TO R-I, AND 2.62 ACRES FROM I-Z TO R-3 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MOREY AVENUE AND HECKER PASS HIGHWAY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli. The Mayor deviated from the Agenda in order to hear from Firman Voorhies, Chairman of the Citizens' Committee in regard to studies on proposed consol idation of Morgan Hill-Gilroy-San Martin area, requesting authorization to apply for a student to study said proposal through the "Coro Foundation" and that cost of same is esti- mated between $1,000.00 and $1,500.00 for a three (3) month period to cover expenses specifically publication of the final report and inci- dentals, noting that said student if assigned would live in each of the three (3) communities during said studies. Mr. Voorhies also not€d that the funding from the three (3) communities is requested based upon population at 2/3 for Gilroy, 1/3 for Morgan Hill, and noting that funds are not available from San Martin other than private sub- scriptions since it is not an incorporated city. It was noted by Councilman Duffin that the Committee will meet on March 18, 1969 to discuss said proposed consolidation of the three communities with representatives of ex-Fremont Officials, recently experiencing similar consol idation, and that fi 1 ing of said appl ication wi th "Coro Founda- tion" would be dependent ,upon said Committee meeting, however authori- zation to file same would be necessary at this time due to the time limit in filing said application in order to receive the student this year. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the filing of said application be approved and agreed to share the expenses of same at 2/3 of the total cost subject to the condition that the City of Morgan Hill agrees to share the bal- ance 1/31 of the total expenses. S.C. Trans. Policy The Minutes of the County of Santa Clara Transportation Com. Meet. Policy Committee Meeting of February 13, 1969 were noted. Representa- tive Duffin reported on said meeting. ~ ~9a2 Calif. Law Enf. A letter from the County Executive in regard to California Telecom- Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) was noted informing munications the City that as of October 1969 the City would no longer receive said Sys.(CLETS) services and would have to provide a teletype machine and charges therefrom. Muncipal Financing Letter Plastic Pipe Systemizing Local Street Names Elks. Com. re:Bldg. Site Coun~i 1 Sewer Com.t{eport The March issue of a Municipal Financing Letter from Stone and Youngberg was noted. A letter from Borg-Warner Pipe & Products was noted in regard to use of Plastic Pipe in construction projects within the City, pre- sently not allowed. Council referred same to the Council Committee presently studying up-dating of the Building Codes. ...... ....,; A letter from John Hughan was noted in regard to Systemizing Local Street Names. Council refer~ed same to the Planning Commission for study. Councilman Kennedy, Chairman of the Elks. Building Committee reported on a recent meeting of said Committee in .regard to power and gas lines and proposed relocation of the gas 1 ine, same necessary for granting of easements. City Administrator Wood noted that since said meeting it has been agreed by the Elks' Building Architect to locate said gas line at the original location agreed upon. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the installation of the power and gas. 1 ines. ifior:tbe,,\E 1 ~$ ,~.::;I)u I ,:}d.in'ilgcas ,jpresen<t~d'!and recommended by The Comm i ttee ,be approved subject to future relocation of same at the pleasure of the City of G i 1 roy. ... Councilman Wentworth, Chairman of the Sewer Committee, report- ed on a study meeting of said Committee in regard to sewer service proposed for Gentry and Gilroy Foods Processing Plants and request of said processing plants for City to extend the proposed reimbursement agreement policy from ten (10) year recovery period for payments to said proposed sewer line toa 15 year period and request that a three (3) year moritorium be granted on payment of City taxes when said properties are annexed to the City of Gilroy in order to use said monies for payment of said sewer 1 ine. ... .... City Administrator Wood noted that said properties would cur- rently have approximately one (1) year following annexation before City taxes would become a lien upon the property. The City Attorney noted that he knew of no City in Cal ifornia that had ever granted a morito- rium on payment of City taxes. Discussion was had, in regard to the City of Gilroy being able to annex the food processing plants not pre- sently locatedoontiguously to the City Limits. Trevis Berry, property owner necessary to be included in the proposed annexation of the Food Processing Plants inquired of the availability of the proposed sewer line to his property if agreed to annex to the Ctiy. A letter to the Gentry Corp. from the City Administrator was presented informing said Corp. of costs involved in the proposed in- ... stallation of the sewer 1 ine to their properties. Council were in agreement with said letter as presented. ... Request for use City Administrator Wood presented a request of Pic & Pac Food of Jt. Sewer Processing Plant for use of the Jt. Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Line. Line (Pic & Said request was referred to Council Sewer Committee for study. Pac) Quality Con- trol Ord. re:Water Po 11 uti on A letter from Consoer, Townsend & Associates was noted in re- gard to recommendation of the City adopting a Quality Control Ordinance., Said letter was referred to the Council Sewer Committee for study and recommenda t i on. l I I ! ""-,--,<# ......, r~ 1.-1 Subdivision Insp. Fee Gilroy Harvest Housing Ass'n Salvation Army Bldg. Water Meter P rice Fix- ing County-wide Land Dev. Reg.-Res. '1326 Northside Land Acl4. Stangl prop. 2933 Director of Public Works Henry requested adoption of a Sub- division In spection Fee Charge of 2-3% of improvements, noting other communities charge for said services. Said matter was referred to the Council Codes Committee for study and recommendation. A letter from the Gilroy Harvest Housing Association was pre- sented requesting a letter from the City that they would have no objec- tion to a Migrant Family Housing Project on City property located at the southeast corner of the Rossi Property on Luchessa Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City has no objection to said Housing Project on City property and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the requested letter on behalf of the City. The Mayor requested that a letter be sent to the Salvation Army congratulating them on their recent building constructed on South Monterey Street, same to be signed by the Mayor on behalf of the City. City Administrator Wood requested the City to become a part of legal suits to be brought against various water meter companies for possible price fixing on water meters. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed with joining into said suits in regard to possi- ble overcharging, if determined same is economically feasible. Director of Public Works Henry requested support of a County- wide Land Development Regulations proposed by the County of Santa Clara He presented and read Resolution No. 1326 supporting said County-wi&e Land Development regulations proposed by the County. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1326 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1326 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUPPORTING COUNTY- WIDE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand and Quartiroli. NOES: ABSENT: Park City Administrator Wood presented a report on proposed land acquisition for Northside Park for a one (1) acre parcel belonging to John Stangl in the amount of $6,250.00. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed to acquire said property for Northside Park Dev- elopment. . Mutual Aide Agree. Fire Chief Brittain noted that the City of Hollister had in- re:Hollister quired of the City entering into a Mutual Aide Agreement with their City in regard to up-dating their fire ratings. Audience The Mayor thanked those present in the audience for attending the meet i ng. Rotary-American The invitation by the Rotary-American Legion organizations Legion for a dinner March 20, 1969 were noted. Invite. Adj ourmnen t The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~'J .) (trlJZ,j L Susanne E. Steinmetz,