Minutes 1960/09/19
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Gilroy, California
September 19, 1960
This regular monthly meeting of the Council is called to
order by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E.
Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez.
Absent: Council Members: Kenneth L. Petersen.
The Mayor calls for the opening of bids for the residential
home at the Gilroy Golf and Country Club.
Director of Public Works Kludt opens the bids and they read
as follows: 1. - Joe Lazaneo Jr. Alternate No. 1 which includes
stucco exterior with cedar shingle roof $13,061.00; Alternate No.
2 which includes board and bat exterior wit~ a shake roof $13,764.00;
2. - Jack Ehrich ~ Alt. #1 - $11,994.32, Alt. #2 - $12,688.94; 3.
Gordon Farotte - Alt. #1 - $13,204.00, Alt. #2 - $13,67S.00; 4. H.
Spohr - Alt. #1 - $12,797.00, Alt. #2 - $13,076.00; 5. John Braw-
ley Jr. - Alt. #1 - $11,626.00, Alt. #2 - $12,621.88.
Councilman Petersen arrives and takes his seat at the Coun-
cil table.
6. Charles Mulch - Alt. #1 - $12,675.00, Alt. #2 - $13,105.00;
7. Woodside Homes, Inc. - Alt. #1 - $10,300.00, Alt. #2 - $10,600.00.
The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to check the low bid.
The Mayor states that the bid for the bridge and extension of
Church Street has been held over until Friday, September 23rd at
1:00 p.m.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. states the reason being that he is
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waiting for formal approval of the plans and specifications from the
State of California.
All Council members present except Councilman Rush state that
they will be present at the bid opening on September 23rd.
The City Attorney reports that the low bid of Woodside Homes,
Inc. for the home at the golf course is in order.
Discussion is had on the alternates of the bid.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich
and carried that the low bid of Woodside Homes, Inc. for Alternate
#2 in the amount of $10,600.00 be awarded._ .
Mr. John Kent, representing Woodside Homes, Inc., states that
construction of the house will start next week.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the
hearing on ~oning "Jung Eastern Addition" to "C-l" restricted com-
mercial district. The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience wishes
to speak for or against the zoning. There is no comment from the
audience.
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance pro-
viding for zoning "Jung Eastern Addition" to C-l district. Mo,tion
by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that
the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and
summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present.
A letter is read from the California Automobile Association
recommending a change in the direction of traffic flow on the one
way alleys in the central business district.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the recommendation.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and
carried that the recommendation of the California Automobile Asso-
ciation be accepted and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the necessary ordinance.
A letter from the Planning Commission is read informing the
Council of their approval of the tentative map of Sherwood Park
Unit No.4.
A letter from the Planning Commission is read informing the
Council of their public hearing dates for the City's General Plan
and recommending that the Council continue working on the drainage
element of the General Plan.
The Mayor states that an effort was made to contact Mr. Cur-
rlin on the progress of the Princevalle Storm Drain project but
that he was not available.
City Administrator Carr states that the drainage element of
the General Plan is now a matter of engineering and requests per-
mission to work with the City Engineer. All Council members ins-
truct the City Administrator to proceed.
City Administrator Carr reports that the Division of High-
ways has submitted a proposed plan for traffic channelization at
Leavesley and Monterey Roads.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the proposed plan,
stating, that the State was to contribute approximately $17,650.00
and the City's share of the plan will be approximately $10,225.00.
Discussion is had on the matter.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. states that he is in favor of contin-
uing the extension of Church Street to Welburn Avenue and then
taking the remainder of funds to begin the proposed plan for traf-
fic channelization at Leavesley and Monterey Roads.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Pate and car-
ried that the proposed plan as submitted by the Division of High-
ways be approved and that Council thinks this is a step in the
right direction.
City Administrator Carr presents a proposed ordinance provi-
ding for weed aba~ement. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to waive the reading of the
ordinance and that it be introduced and published by title and
summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present.
Resolution No. 582 is presented and read by City Administra-
tor Carr. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Goodrich
that Resolution No. 582 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 582
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT OWNER AND SUBDIVIDER OF "CASTLEWOOD
PARK UNIT NO.3" HAVE FULLY COMPLIED WITH PROVISIONS OF THE AGREE-
MENT FOR FURNISHING IMPROVEr~NTS AND RELEASING SURETY ON BOND.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush, Went-
worth, and Sanchez.
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NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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A letter is read by City Engineer, W. J. Hanna Jr. informing
the Council that he estimates the cost of improvements in Sherwood
Park Unit No.4 to be approximately $54,000.00. He states that the
bond will be presented with the final map.
A letter is read from "The Road Buggy's" Car Club accompanied
by their constitution.
The Mayor reports that he recently attended one of their meet-
ings and states that they are doing a fine job. He also reports
that he recently received a letter from Mr. Pruett of Long Beach
commending their organization.
The Mayor states that the additional letters to the City com-
mending this Car Club, be placed on file and that they be notified
that the City has their constitution on file.
The report of the Poundmaster is presented and read.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depart-
ment on August 31st are read.
The Mayor states that the Presbyterian Church will be celebra-
ting their 100th anniversary and he would like to present a resolu-
tion from the City at the banquet celebrating this event.
Resolution No. 583 is presented and read by the Mayor. Motion
by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu-
tion No. 583 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 583
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RECOGNIZING
THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN GILROY.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan, Pate, Petersen , Rush,Went-
worth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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City Engineer, W. J. Hanna Jr., introduces Mr. Norris Udell
who is presently associated with him in his business and will oc-
cassionly attend Council meetings for him.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. requests Council policy for installa-
tion of water services in subdivisions. Discussion is had on the
matter.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and
carried that City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance
amending the water ordinance providing for the subdivider to in-
stall their own water services.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch welcomes City Administra-
tor Carr back from his vacation and also brings the new fifty star
flag to the Council's attention.
The Mayor requests that a cork board be placed in the Council
Chambers.
City Administrator Carr states that we also need a filing
system for City maps.
The Mayor asks Chief of Police Laizure if he has anything to
bring before the Council. Mr. Laizure has nothing at this time.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. states that he has the plan lines for
Miller Slough and asks the City Attorney if the maps can be adopted
without a separate description. The City Attorney states that a
separate description is not necessary.
The Mayor states that there is a Governor's Industrial Safety
Conference in Hayward on September 30th.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that this meeting adjourn to Friday, September 23rd at
1:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California.
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City Clerk