Minutes 1961/10/02
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Gilroy, California
October 2, 1961
This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by
His Honor Slg Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford
E. Jordan, Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth,
and Sig Sanchez.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the regular
meetings of September 5th and September. 18th and the regular adjourned meeting
of September 19, 1961. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor
now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented.
No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the
regular meetings of September 5'th and September 18th and the regular adjourned
meeting of September 19, 1961 approved.
A letter is read from the Sports Car Racing Association requesting traf-
f i c con t ro 1 in G i 1 roy on Oc tober 22, 1961.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that Chief of Police Laizure be instructed to use as many Auxiliary Police
Officers as he deems necessary for traffic control on Monterey Street on Octo-
ber 22, 1961.
The Mayor requests that the Sports Car Racing Association be notified of
the City of Gilroy's intention to control traffic on October 22, 1961.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to Investigate the possi-
bility of taking photographs of the traffic situation on October 22nd.
A letter is read from August Piedmont requesting use of property on
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Lewis Street by the Future Farmers.
City Administrator Carr explains that this property will have to be re-
zoned to a 11 ow th is use and since the Future Farmer program is part of the
public school program the request for rezoning should be accompanied by a
request from the school department.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to notify the Gilroy Pub-
lic Schools that if they wish to use the property on Lewis Street for the
Future Farmer project it will have to be rezoned and that the request for
rezoning should come from them also.
A letter from the Planning Commission Is read recommending that 6,000
sq. ft. minimum lot size be established in the area between Wayland Lane and
Kern Avenue from First Street north.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size be established in the area between Wayland
Lane and Kern Avenue from First Street north.
Discussion is had on the tentative map of Las Animas Estates Unit No.
and No.2 as recommended by the Planming Commission. Motion by Councilman
Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the tentative map of
Las Animas Estates Unit No.1 and No.2 be approved.
The Planning Commission also notifies the Council of the hearings
before tl1e Planning Commission on establ ishment of "SII Zones on November 2,
1961 and amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan on October
5th.
It is also recommended by the Planning Commission that Nestor Barrett
be retained by the City to develop a new zoning ordinance.
City Administrator Carr explains the Federal Urban Planning Assistance
Program available to California Cities. He states that Nestor Barrett has
estimated that the cost in developing a zoning ordinance for the City would
be approximately $3,600.00.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Quartiroll and carried
that the City enter into a contract with Nestor Barrett subject to the avail-
ability of Federal monies for preparing a Zoning Ordinance.
City Administrator Carr tnforms the Council of the present status of
the National Guard Armory site stating that the two acres previously offerred
will be satisfactory for a National Guard Armory.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to inform Congressman Gub-
ser of the City's appreciation in making It possible to build the proposed
armory on the two acres without acquiring additional land.
City Administrator Carr reports that there has been a change In plans
for improvement of the Monterey-Leavesley Ro~d Intersection.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartlroli and,carrled
that the estimated cost for improvement of the Monterey-Leavesley Road by the
State be approved.
City Administrator presents copies of the minimum requirements for lot
sizes in neighboring cities to each Council member as a matter of information.
The City Engineer reports that all construction work by Bilardi Con-
struction Company on the South West Outfall Sanitary Sewer Line is completed
and is in accord with the plans and sepcifications and recommends that a notice
of completion be filed.
D'iscussionis had concerning construction date for the final phase of
the Pr i nceva:t Ie' Storm: Dra i n proj eeL
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the City Engineer's report on completion of the South West Sanitary Out-
fall Sewer Line be approved and that a notice of completion be filed for this
project. ~
. City Administrator Carrl1'eports that the plans for the Northeast Out-
fall Sewer Line wi 11 be submitted at a later meeting."
The CI tyA tto'rney' presen:ts and reads an agreement sett i ng forth cond i-
tions for conveyance of land'to the County for a justice court site, namJng
the Mayor to sign the deed.
Resolution No. 646 is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Went-
worth second by Counci Iman Petersen that Resolution No. 6l,t.6 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 646, ,
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA
CLARA ?ROV I Dl NG FOR CONVEYANCE {)f;' LAND ON ROSANNA STREET FOR A JUSTI CE COURT
BU I LD I NG OR OTHER COUNTY ,PURPOSES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd, day of October, J961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS~ Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Went-
worth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The City Attorney presents and reads an agreement for County develop-
ment and maintenance of a parking area on City property.
Resolution No. 647 is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Goodrich
second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 647 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 647
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GILROY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA FOR JOINT USE OF PREMISES FOR PARKING OF MOTOR
VEHICLES FOR CITY AND COUNTY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 1961, by the following vote;
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Went-
worth and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Councilman Wentworth requests permission to be excused from this Coun-
cil meeting. The Mayor excuses Councilman Wentworth.
Director of Public Works Kludt recommends that a 12" water main be
installed from Efglebercy Street across the east side of Monterey Highway
and reduced to a 1011 water line for future development to the south.
Discussion is had.
Director of Public Works Is instructed to prepare a cost estimate for
this project.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the recommendation of Director of Public Works Kludt be accepted for
installation of a twelve inch water main from Eigleberry Street ac~oss the
east side of Monterey Highway and reduced to a ten inch line for future
development subject to the report on the cost estimate.
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 664.
Discussion is had concerning approval of pressurized lumber for mat-
erials used in bomb shelters.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Petersen that Ordin-
ance No. 664 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 664
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING COD6 OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY ADD-
ING SECTION 1506 THERETO REGULATING THE CONSTRUCTION OF FALLOUT SHELTERS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,And
Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Nmne
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Wentworth
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The Mayor states that it will be necessary to appoint a City represen-
tative on the Traffic Ways Committee because Councilman Duffin is unable to
attend any future Traffic Ways meetings.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Director of Public Works Kludt be appointed to represent the City on
the Traffic Ways Committee with expenses to be paid by the City.. '
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that Councilman Petersen be appointed as.an alternate to represent the City
Council on the Water Commission.
City Administrator Carr explains a letter from Governor Brown regard-
ing emergency preparedness measures.
The Mayor requests that copies of this letter and the letter from the
City of La Mirada urging legislation to encourage construction of fall-out
shelters be mailed to each Council member for action at a later meeting.
Copl es of reports on proj ects completed or underway dur i ng the month
of September and anticipated to begin in October are submitted to each
Counc i I member.
The reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building Inspe~
tor are submitted to each Councilman.
Reports of receipts of City officers are presented and read.
Motion by Counci lman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that all reports be accepted as read and submitted.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests authorization to advertise for bids
for a truck chassis and cab to be used in the Fire Department as an emergency
vehicle. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that the Purchasing Department be authorized to advertise for bids
for a truck chassis and cab for the Fire Department~
The Mayor reports that there will be an Inter City Council meeting on
October 5th in Los Gatos.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman
that this Council meeting adjoutn.
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