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Minutes 1969/09/15 1 . 301-4 Roll Call Minutes Hecker Pass Imp. Proj ect 68-8 re: Bids Gilroy, Cal ifornia September 15, 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: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 2, 1969, were approved as mailed and recorded subject to Councilman Batrezl request for interpretation of the meaning of that portion of said minutes referring to similar properties proposed to be obtained for trading purposes in regard to Northside Park Acquisition, specifically in reference to that parcel belonging to the Mexican Funeral Society. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry reported on the following bids received and opened September 4, 1969 at 2:00 p.m.: 1. James M. Frantzich, Gilroy - $11,590.00 and 2. James Friffits, Inc., Campbell - $12,500.00 recommending that said bids be denied and re- questing that said project be readvertised for bids since the estimate for said project was $7,000.00. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the two (2) bids received in regard to the Hecker Pass Improvement Project 1968-8 be rejected and that Staff be authorized to readvertise bids for said Project. 169 Water & Sanitary Main Ext.Proj. 69-5 Pub 1 ic Discussion 3015 Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry reported on the following bids received and opened September 15, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. for the 1969 Water and Sanitary Main Extensions, Project 1969-5: 1. George C. Renz Construction Company, Inc., Gilroy - $53,455.50; 2. Granite Construction Company, Watsonville - $55,787.00; 3. H. A. Ekel in & Assoc., Sal inas - $72,260.71; 4. O.K. Construction, Inc., Los Altos - $65,367.30; 5. Ray M. Tate Co., Cupertino - $62,460.25; 6. Will iam Radtke & Son, Gilroy - $47,497.70 recommending award of the low bid of Will iam Radtke & Son in the amount of $47,497.70, noting the Engineer's estimate for said project to be $51,000.00, and further recommending that Staff be allowed to delete that portion of the project in front of the Union Oil Co. property in regard to their share of said improvements if their proposed development is final ized. (It was noted that the Union Oil Company share of said project would be $9,000.00). Motion was made by Councilman Batrez, seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the bid of William Radtke & Son in the amount of $47,497.70 be awarded subject to the provision that Staff be allowed to delete that portion of said project in front of the Union Oil Co. property if their project does not coincide with Cityls project as recommended. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Publ ic Discussion in regard to the proposed Library Site location. City Administrator Wood explained progress in regard to the Library Site Project. Mr. Robert Wong, Architect, explained the proposal and recommended location of the Library Site, specifically within the northerly portion of the block bounded by Rosanna, Hanna, and Sixth Streets. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposal. Mrs. Richard Doyle addressed the Council and spoke in op- position to the proposed Library Site, further stating her reasons for same. Mr. Frank Marquez, property owner at 211 North Hanna Street, addressed the Counc i 1 in regard to the City requ i ring proper ty for Improvement Projects specifically Northside Park Project, and noted his sympathy with the property owners involved in the proposed Library Site Project. Mr. Michael Spencer inquired as to the exact portion of the proposed block for the Library Site intended to be util ized for said proj ect. Mr. Ernie Fortino addressed the Council and inquired about the valuation of the homes as indicated on the architect's feasibi- 1 ity map of the proposed Library Site location. It was noted by Staff that said valuations are those ob- tained from the County Assessor and not appraised valuations. The Mayor asked if there was anyone else in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed Library Site location. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. The Mayor declared the publ ic discussion closed. Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed Library Site, as recommended by Robert Wong, Architect. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Staff proceed with the necessary steps to acquire the northerly half of the block bounded by Rosanna, Hanna, and Sixth Streets, for the proposed Library Site, as recommended. The Mayor thanked the interested citizens participating in the Publ ic Discussion. 3016 Weed Abate. Pub.Hear. Res.#1390 Pub.Hear. re: Geo. T. Du ff i n property on P ie r ce & Church Sts. Intro.Ord. Library & Culture Minutes 9/2/69 Mee t. Monthly Reports Disburse- ments Salary Increase The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Publ ic Hearing on the Report of the Fire Chief in regard to Weed Abatement. Fire Chief Brittain explained said report. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Publ ic Hearin g be closed. Motion was made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Councilman Batrez that the reading of Resolution No. 1390 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1390 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION 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 CON~TITUTE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Publ ic Hearing on the proposal to rezone from R-l to R-3, property belonging to George T. Duffin, located at the northwest corner of Pierce and Church Streets. The Mayor noted that Councilman Duffin will not enter in the discussion on this rezoning proposal and will be considered absent during the Publ ic Hearing. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry explained the proposed rezoning. The Mayor asked if there was anyone 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 Publ ic Hearing be closed. Discussion was had by Council on the proposed rezoning. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance rezoning said property. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the said ordinance be intro- duced and publ ished by title and summary. The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission1s regular meeting of September 2, 1969 were noted. The summary of Monthly Reports of August, 1969, were noted and discussed. The Report of Disbusements from August 1, 1969 to August 31, 1969 were noted and discussed. City Administrator Wood presented a request for Salary Merit Increases for the following two (2) employees: Joseph A. Romeo, Fire- Man-Engineer, Range 27 from Step IWI $631 to Step "B" $663 and Eugene Gregorio, Pol ice Cadet, Range 17 from Step "CII $427 to Step "D" $449. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Salary Merit Increases for Joseph A. Romeo, Fireman-Engineer, and Eugene Gregorio, Pol ice Cadet be approved as recommended to be effective October 1, 1969. Water Samples Eastside Fire Station Si te Fire Station Tour Water Pressuri- za t i on Phase I I Lib rary Bldg. proposed plans Reservoir Tour Ord.#866 Nudity at 1 oca 1 bus i- nesses 3rd St. Extn. 3017 City Administrator Wood presented a report on satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department. City Administrator Wood presented a report on the proposed Eastside Fire Station Site Study Plan recommending acquisition of Parcel #1, specifically located at the southeast corner of Ninth and Chestnut Streets, containing 1.89 gross acres @ $11,376.00 per acre totall ing $21,500.00, noting receipt of a written offer for said amount, for said parcel. Fire Chief Brittain further explained the proposed plan. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Staff proceed with acquisition of Parcel #1 for the proposed Eastside Fire Station as recommended. Council tentatively set September 24, 1969 at 12:00 Noon to tour fire station sites in the north portion of the County. Council Members Wentworth, Kennedy and Silva indicated that they plan to participate in said tour. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry presented a report on the Status of the Water Pressurization Phase I I Contract, specifically in regard to progress, etc., and invited Council to tour the new reservoir sites in regard to said Water Pressurization Project. Councilman Pate suggested that the 1 ibrary architect con- sider the possibility of util izing the six (6) unit apartment build- ing located on Hanna Street in connection with the proposed Library Building Plans. Mr. Wong, Architect, indicated that he would consider this suggestion when said plans are prepared. Council tentatively set September 18, 1969 at 2:00 p.m. to tour the reservoirs of the Water Pressurization Phase II Improvement Project. Ordinance No. 866 previously introduced and publ ished by title and summary,defining and regulating nudity of waiters, waitresses, and entertainers in local food and/or beverage establ ishments was pre- sented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Ordinance No. 866 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 866 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY DEFINING AND REGULATING NUDITY OF WAITERS, WAITRESSES AND ENTERTAINERS IN ESTABLISHMENTS SERVING FOOD OR BEVERAGE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 1969, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: City Administrator Wood reported that San Martin Vineyards Co. is now questioning a portion of their Agreement with the City in regard to the repayment of front foot street charges on Third Street to be paid at the time they develop said lands adjacent to this street; that they are now contending that these street fees should be waived in I ieu of the right-of-way granted the City through their property for said Third Street Extension. It was further noted that the City only agreed to replace San Martin Vineyards Co. present water irrigation system and fencing that is required to be removed in con- nection with said street extension project and to deferment of requir- ing said Company to extend the street prior to additional development. 3018 Equ i p. Mai nt. Man League Conf. N. Mon t. S t. businesses The Mayor appointed Councilman Silva, Chairman, and Councilmen Duffin and Wentworth as a Council Committee to meet with San Martin Vineyards Co. representatives in regard to the City's requirements, etc. It was noted by Staff that a Committee Meeting on the matter would be scheduled this week if possible and that the Committee would be notified of said date. City Administrator Wood recommended hiring William Demichel is as Equipment Maintenance Man at Step IIBII of Range 28.5 - $713.00 per mo. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Will iam Demichel is be hired at $713.00 per mo. as Equ i pmen t Ma i n tenance Man, as recommended. City Administrator Wood requested confirmation in regard to Council reservations for the League of Cal ifornia Cities Conference in San Francisco scheduled for September 28-30 & October 1st. Council indicated that all members would be attending said Conference and that it would not be necessary to cancel any of the advance reser- vations. City Administrator Wood reported that local North Monterey Street businesses, specifically Howsonls and Ron Gurries, owner of the tire operation property,assured the City that they would clean-up their place of business as to the unsightly conditions of each, during th i s week. Co.Trans.Policy The Minutes of the County Transportation Pol icy Committee Com.Meet. Meeting of August 13, 1969 were noted. 8/13/69 Co. Plan. Pol icy Com. Mee t. 8/28/69 Cerebral Palsy Ass'n Financial Publ ication (J.Barth & Co) Munic ipal Bond Info The Mini Minutes of the County Planning Pol icy Committee Special Meeting of August 28, 1969 were noted. A letter from the United Crebral Palsy Ass'n of Santa Clara County was presented requesting permission to conduct Fund Raising Activities January 14-18, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the request of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Santa Clara County be approved. The Municipal Financial Consultant, September issue of J. Barth & Co. was noted. City Administrator Wood presented and read letters from Representatives Gubser and Senators George Murphy and Alan Cranston in regard to current legislation being discussed on the tax-exempt status of Municipal Bonds. Miller Slough Discussion was had in regard to cleaning of Miller Slough at the cannery location. Hwy Safety Grant lst&Miller signals Eastside Fire S ta. site Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry reported that the City1s appl ication for a Highway Safety Grant in the amount of $18,000.00 had been approved by the State and that the City's consultant (George B. Nolte) will be implementing same soon. Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry noted that the proposed Traffic Signals and widening of Hecker Pass Highway at Way- land Lane and Miller Avenue were two (2) separate projects. Fire Chief Brittain thanked the Council for authorizing Staff to proceed with the acquisition of land for the proposed Eastside Fire S ta t ion. N.Side Park Proj. ABAG Meet. 10/31/69 Federal Funds re:Library Wash. D.C. Tour Adjourned. 3019 Mr. Frank Marquez, property owner of a parcel of land re- quired to be obtained for the Northside Park Improvement Project, addressed the Council, inquiring if the City had located other parcels of property for trading purposes since he is not in agreement with the City's appraisal of said property. City Administrator Wood requested that Mr. Marquez contact him to arrange a time when he can meet with a local realtor who has located various parcels for Mr. Marquez to view. The Mayor noted that if Mr. Marquez and City Staff are unable to agree upon the purchase price offered as per the City's appraisal of said land that Staff would report same to Council and recommend additional procedures. The Mayor noted the Fall 1969 General Assembly Meeting of the Association of Bay Area Governments scheduled for October 31, 1969, in Berkeley and further noted that Councilman Duffin is the City's representative of ABAG and the City Administrator and Councilman Kennedy are alternate representatives. The Mayor noted that the House of Representatives has recently passed a measure requesting federal I ibrary funds be released. The Mayor reported on the proposed scheduled Washington, D.C. Rour that he will be participating in and thanked the Council for authorizing him to represent the City at said tour. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioner repre- sentative Trevis Berry. At 9:50 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~~~A~ City Clerk