Minutes 1961/10/16
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
October 16, 1961
This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by
His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Wilford E. Jordan, Kenneth
L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartlroll, and Sig Sanchez.
Absent; Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich and Everett C. Wentworth.
The Mayor requests opening of bids for an automobile for the Public Works
Depa r tmen t .
Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as follows: Bill
Boyle Ford Sales and Service $2,148.17; Davies Rambler $2,094.09; and Jack W.
Ronald $2,197.83.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that the bids submitted by Bill Boyle and
Davies Rambler have failed to include a bidders guarantee as required by the
charter.
The City Attorney states that the bidders who failed to submit a bidders
guarantee with their bids cannot be accepted because they are not in accord with
the charter requirement for a bidders bond.
Motion by Councilman Quartlroli second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the bid submitted by Jack W. Ronald in the amount of $2,197.83 be awarded
for one 1962 automobile to be used in the Department of Public Works.
The Mayor calls on Mr. Richard Cummings, Pension Representative of Pacific
Mutual Insurance Company, to explain a proposed change in contract with Pacific
Mutual for the City's retirement program.
Mr. Cummings addresses the Council and explains the new contract proposal
available to the City for its retirement program. '
Discussion is had.
All Council Members present agree that the City should accept the new
contract proposal offerred by Pacific Mutual Insurance Company.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 648. Motion by
Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Jordan and carried that Resolution No.
648 be ~dopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 648
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A GROUP ANNUITY CONTRACT NO. G~9145 OF PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
AS A PART OF THE RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GILROY IN
PLACE OF OLD GROUP ANNUITY CONTRACT NO. G-5449.
PASSED,AND ADOPTED the 16th day of October, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich and Wentworth
City Administrator Carr presents a letter from Bay Area Pollution Control
District requesting recognition of "Cleaner Air Weekll on October 22nd through
October 28, 1961.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Petersen and carried that
the City Council proclaim October 22-28th 'ICleaner Air Week'l as requested by
the Bay Area Pollution Control District.
C1ty Administrator Carr presents and reads the report of the Planning
Commiss,ion recommending amendment to the Circulation Element of the General
Plan. '
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 649. Motion by .
Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 649 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 649
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL GIVING NOTICE OF HEARING ON INTENTION TO AMEND THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1961 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich and Wentworth
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 650 adopting a
project statement as budget for the improvement of the Monterey Street-Leaves-
ley Road Intersection. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Peter-
sen that Resolution No. 650 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 650
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A
BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOClTED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES.
APPROVED AND SUBMITTED this 16th day of October, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich and Wentworth
City Administrator Carr reports that Director of Public Works Kludt
has prepared a cost estimate for extension of a twelve Inch line from Eigleberry
Street to the east side of Monterey Street and sauth to the southern end of S.
& S. Warehouse.
Discussion is had on the relative merits of transite and cast iron
pipe.
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Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Alternate No.1 for cast iron pipe be used for extension of a twelve inch
line from Eigleberry Street to the east side of Monterey Street and south to the
southern end of the S. & S. Warehouse.
City Administrator Carr reads a letter from Nestor Barrett and requests
authorization of the contract for funds under Section 701 of the Housing Act for
development of a Zoning Ordinance.
Discussion is had on the matter.
City Administrator Cart Is:'tnstructed to determine from Nestor Barrett
exactly what services he will perform In developing a Zoning Ordinance before
authorlzati'on is given to request funds under Section 701 of the Housing Act
for this project.
City Administrator Carr reads a letter from the City Engineer sub-
mitting an estimate for the proposed Northeast Outfall Sewer Line. The City
Engineer submits the plans and specifications for this project.
Motion by Councilman 'Jordan second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the plans and specifications as submitted for the proposed Northeast Out-
fall sewer line be approved.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise bids for the proposed North-
east Outfall Sewer Line.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 651. Motion
by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Quartlroli that Resolution No. 651
be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 651
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM DIXIE LEE
REA AND BEATRICE REA OLIVER, FOR EASEMENT PURPOSES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich and Wentworth
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Resolution No. 652 is presented. Motion by Councilman Petersen second
by Councilman Quartlroll that Resolution No. 652 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 652
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM DIXIE LEE
REA AND COURTNEY L. MOORE, FOR EASEMENT PURPOSES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 1961 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Goodrich and Wentworth
The City Engineer requests permission to be excused from this Council
meeting. The Mayor excuses City Engineer Hanna Jr.
City Administrator Carr reports that copies of the letter from Governor
Brown regarding emergency preparedness measures and from the City of La Mirada
urging legislation to encourage construction and tax exemption on Fall-out Shel-
ters have been mailed to each Council Member arid asks if the Council wish to
take any action on this matter.
The City Attorney is instructed to prepare a resolution urging legis-
lation to encourage construction arid tax exemption on Fall-out Shelters as re-
quested by the City of La Mirada.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the building permit fee for construction of Fall-out Shelters be waived.
City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a request from the
Director of Public Works for a full time building inspector. City Administrator
Carr recommends that this request be considered at this time.
Motion by Counci Iman Petersen second by Councilman Quartiroli and car-
ried that a full-time building inspector be appointed from an eligibility list
to be established by examination.
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City Administrator Carr reports that the Personnel Commission have recom-
mended that t~e present salary range for Building Inspector be advanced to Range
No. 21.
Discussion is had.
Councilman Quartiroli requests that a survey be made regarding the salary
range for Building Inspector in neighboring cities.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Duffin and carried that
the salary range of Building Inspector be advanced from Range 18 to Range 21.
City Administrator Carr reads a recommendation from Director of Public
Vorks regarding advancement to the next step in Richard Piedmont's salary range
to be effective November I, 1961.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that Richard Piedmont be advanced to the next step in his salary range to be
effective November 1, 1961.
City Administrator Carr recommends that Director of Public Works Kludt be
advanced to the next step in his salary range.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Duffin and carried that
Director of Public Works Kludt be advanced to the next step in his salary range
to be effective November I, 1961.
A letter is read from the County Hospital Commission regarding appoint-
ment of a Hospital Liaison Committee. This letter Is in reply to a letter from
the City of Gilroy inquiry about appointing someone other than Councilmen. It
is stated that this would be permissible.
The Mayor requests the Council to be thinking of some citizens who would
serve on this Hospital Liaison Committee for appointment at the next Council
meeting.
Councilman Petersen requests that something be done about bur~ing the
rubbish at the Gymkhana Grounds.
Director of Public Works reports that he Is preparing a proposal for this
matter and it will be presented to the Council for study in a month.
Chief of Police Laizure reports that he has received numerous complaints
about vehicles blocking the alleys, and that he will have a proposal for Council
action later.
City Administrator Carr reminds the Council about the League of Cal if-
ornia Cities Conference In San Francisco.
City Administrator Carr reports that all Council Members have received
copies of the 1961-1962 Capital Outlay Program and any suggestions for next
years report will be in order.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that this Counci I meeting adjourn.
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