Minutes 1962/01/02
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Gilroy, California
January 2, 1962
This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by
His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin,Norman B. Goodrich,Wllford
E. Jordan,Kenneth l. Petersen,Charles F. ~uartiroli ,Everett C. Wentworth, and
Sig Sanchez.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the regular
meetings of December 4th and 18, 1961. All Councilmen answer in the affirm-
ative. 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 December 4th and 18, 1961 approved.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids
for lease of orchard land at Christmas Hi II Park.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch opens the only bid received and
it reads as .follows: louis Masonl for Masoni Brothers, $510.00.
Motion by Councilman Quartlroli second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the bid from Masoni Brothers In the amount of $510.00 be accepted
subject to it meeting the speclflcatioas.
City Administrator Carr examines the bid and reports that it is in ac-
cord with the specifications.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 661. Motion
by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 661 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 661
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL ACCEPTING DEED FROM THEODORE NAUER AND ANN NAUER,
his wife, CONVEYING PREMISES CONSTITUTING A PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTEN-
SION OF CHURCH STREET TO WELBURN AVENUE TO THE CITY OF GILROY
PASSED AND ADOPTED this .2nd day of January, 1962, by the following vo~e:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffl,n,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartlrol I ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Adminlstrat0r Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 662. Motion
by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 662
be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 662
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL ACCEPTING DEED FROM HOWSON'S INC., A CORPORATION,
CONV EY I NG PREM I SES CONST ITUT I NG A PORT ION OF THE NORTHERLY EXTENS I ON OF
CHURCH STREET TO WELBURN AVENUE TO THE CITY OF GILROY.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffln,Goodrlch,Jordan,Petersen~Quartiroli,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The.City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 663. Motion by
Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 663 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 663
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RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO THE EFFECT THAT J. M. HOWSON
and W. R. HOWSON HAVE CARRIED OUT THE PROVISIONS OF AN AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER
13, 1954, REQUIRING CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASING BOND
GIVEN TO SECURE PERFORMANCE OF AGREEMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
COUNCil MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABSENT:
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 664. Motion
by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 664 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 664
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL ACCEPTING DEED FROM HOWSON's INC., A CORPORATION,
CONVEYING HOWSON STREET TO THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January, 1962 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCllMEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCllMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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City Administrator Carr reads a report from Chief of Police laizure
on the present timing of the traffic signals at First and Monterey Streets. He
also reports that Chief laizure Is not present at this meeting due to illness.
Discussion is had.
Councilman Wentworth states that he is satisfied with Chief Laizure's
report but believes that the traffic on First Street turning left on to Monterey
Street should have more time.
City Administrator Carr r.eports that a new resolution is required for
authorization of the contract for funds under Section 701 of the Housing Act for
development .of a Zoning Ordinance. He presents and explains Resolution No. 665.
Motion by Counci Iman Quarti roli second by Councilman Petersen that the reading
be waived and that Resolution No. 665 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 665
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY REQUESTING THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO PROVIDE PLANNING ASSISTANCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF CHAPTER
1641, Statutes of 1959, WITH SUCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY
THE URBAN RENEWAL ADMINISTRATION, UNDER AUTHORITY OF SECTION 701 OF THE HOUSING
ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED (PUBLIC LAWS 860, 83rd CONGRESS).
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of January 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartirol i ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS. None
City Administrator Carr reports that Mr. A. Doyle.Stubblefleld was
appointed to the office of Patrolman.
City Administrator Carr reports that at this time he is not prepared
to appoint a Building Inspector. Discussion Is had.
City Administrator Carr reports that Gamewell Company has quoted a
price to the City of Gilroy for a used fire alarm board for the Fire Department.
He states that since this item is not in the budget,arrangements can be made to
submit a down payment in the amount of $1,100.00 and the balance of $1,300.00 can
be paid in the next fiscal year ~f the Council wishes to purchase this item.
Representatives from the Gamewell Company are present and Mr. R. A.
Perilli addresses the Council and explains the proposition.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor states that the Council is not prepared to state whether
they wish to purchase the fire alarm board at this time but requests additional
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time for the Council to consider this proposition. Discussion is had.
Mr. Perllli st~tes that therCouncil can give its decision at the January
15th Council meeting.
A letter is read from the Mayor of Sunnyvale, accompanied by a Council
resolution, opposing the Air Pollution District tax of 1.6c per $100.00 of
Assessed Valuation. This matter is tabled until the next meeting when more in-
formation on the subject will be available after the Inter-City Council meeting
of January 4th, as this matter is to be discussed at that meeting.
City Administrator reads an invitation from the High School Board to
attend a meeting on January 17th to discuss the possible formation of a Juniot
College District.
Bruce Jacobs addresses the Council and reports that he is a member of
the Committee for redistricting Junior colleges and explains the function of
th is Commi ttee.
The Mayor requests that the Council be reminded of the meeting with the
High School Board.
A report from Chief of Police .Laizure is read on Yield Right-of-Way in-
tersections at Fourth and Rosanna Streets, Fourth and Church Streets, Railroad
and Martin Streets,and Welburn Avenue.
Councilman Duffin states that hi.s only comment is that the crossing
bars be kept painted so that they are visible.
Reports from the Police Department, Building Inspector, receipts of
City Officers and financial report for December 1961 are submitted to each
Counci I member.
Discussion is had on the new Outfall sewer lines.
Discussion is had on the matter of giving unused water lines to interested
parties.
ine,City Attorney states the interested parties should make an offer for
all Onused City property.
The Mayor a~ks if anyone in the audience wishes to address the Council.
No response.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he made a study of City gar-
den refuse collection and estimates the total cost per month to be $305.92 labor
and $465.00 for truck operation, total cost $770.92.
He recommends that this collection be done by the Gilroy Garbage Company.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor requests that another study be made for one month and deter-
mine the cost to the City for covering the material if the City continues to
colLect this refuse.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the total building valua-
tions for 1961 was $2,462,428.00.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by CouncilmBn Quartiroli and
carried that the monthly reports be accepted as submitted.
The City Attorney presents a resolution authorizing an agreement with
Filper Corporation for the extension on Church Street to Welburn Avenue.
This resolution is tabled until the agreement is signed.
Discussion is had on the appointment .of Building Inspector.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that this Council meeting adjourn.
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