Minutes 1962/05/07
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Gilroy, California
May 7, 1962
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This regular monthly meeting is called to order by H'i.s, Hon9rjSi9
Sanchez.
Present: .Counci I Members: Geo'rge T,. Duffin, WLl,ford ~E.'Jprdan,
Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartiroll, Everett C" Wentworth, and Sig
Sanchez.
Absent: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich.
The Mayor asks if ,all COUl;lci)m~"hav,e received cqpies qf the
regular meetings ,of Apri,l 2~d and ,16, 1962. AI'I Counci Imen answer'in .the af-
firmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors oromlss'ton's 'in' the
minutes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares
the minutes of the regular meetings of April 2nd and 16, 1962 approved.
The Mayor states that this Is the time and place for opening of bids
for the Industrial Sewer Line on Ninth Street.
City Engineer, W. J. Hanna Jr., opens the bids and they read as
follows: I. W. L. Chalmers & Son - $7,998.80; 2. Fremont Pipe L1,ne Construction
Company - $l3,408.00; 3. George C. Renz Construction Company'- $7~674.40; 4.
Granite Construction Company - $8,572.00; 5. Great Western Pipe Line Company -
$9,320.80. '
The City Er)gineer reports that the, two low b,ids are under his estimate.
The Mayor refers the low bid of George C. Renz Construct'ion' Company
to the City Attorney. .' ' '" ~ , '
The Mayor states that thJs is the time and place fo~ opening of bids
for extension of Chl,lrch Stree,t, from Howson, Str~et to Welburr Avenue.
The City Engineer opens the bids and they read as follows: I. George
C. Renz Construction Company - $14,979.20; 2. Granite Construction Company -
$16,721.00; 3. Samuel R. Spencer - $14,651.00.
The City Attorney stat,es that the ,low bid from Geo,rge C. Renz Co'nstru-
ction Company for the Industrial Sewer line,on Ninth Street ,Is in order.,
Motion by Counci Iman Wentworth second by Councl'l~n Jor'dan and car-
ri ed that the bid from George C. Renz Constructi on Company in the'amount of
$7,674.40 be awarded.
The Mayor refers the low bid of Samuel R. Spencer for the extension
of Church Street to the City Attorney. . , .
The Mayor states that this i~ the time and p)ace for the publ ic 'hear-
ing on the proposed annexation of the "Fifth Western Addi tloo". 'The Mayor asks
if anyone in the audience wishes to speak for or against the proposal. No one is
present In the audience. to speak for or against the proposal. .
The City Attorney presents brdinance No. 675. City Administrator
Carr reads the ordinance. Discussion is had regarding the map of the proposed
annexa t i on.
Motion by, Counci Iman Jordan second by Counci lman Petersen that Ord-
inance No. 675 be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 675
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOil THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF Gil-
ROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
"FIFTH WESTERN ADDITION (3-62)"TO THE CITY OF GILROY, AND FOR THE INCORPORATION
OF SUCH ANNEXED TERR ITORY I N AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNI C i PAUlY FOR THE GOVERN-
MENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the tth day of May,1962, by the following vote:
AYES: Counci 1 Members: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quarti rol i ,Wentworth, and Sj,inchez.
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: C6uncll Member: Goodrich
The City Attorney r~ports that the bid of Samuel R. Spencer f~r extension of Church
Street has a page missing in the proposal but it is in order.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the bid of Samuel R. Spencer in the amount of $14,65l.00 be awarded.
The Mayor st~tes that this is the time and place for the hearing on
the proposed abandonment of a portion of Wayland lane for street purposes. The
Mayor asks if anyone in the audiencewJshes to speak for oragainst the proposal.
No one is present in the audience to speak for or against the proposa.1. ' .
The,City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance abandoning
a portion of Wayland lane for street purposes.
Motion by Councilman Quartirolf second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and sum-
ma ry.
The Mayor reads a letter from the American le~ion - Gilroy Post #2l7
requesting to have Sixth Street blocked off from the al~ey west of the Milias Hotel
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to the corner of Eigleberry Street on May 30th between 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. for
Hemqrlal Day Services.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councllman,Wentworth and carried that
the request from The American Legion be granted. The Mayor requests that the
PoJice Department be notified of this request.
City Administrator Carr reports that Mr. John Roffinella is having septic
tank trouble and requests extension of the sewer line on Chestnut Street between
lewls and Martjn Streets.,He states that the estimated cost of the City for this
project would be approximately $300.00.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen and carried that
the request of John Roffinella be granted.
A letter is read from the Gilroy Volunteer Firemen requesting a change in
the hourly rate of pay.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that the hourly rate of pay for the Gilroy Volunteer Firemen be increased to
$l.OO for false alarms, $2.00 per hour or fraction thereof for fire calls, and
$J.OO for fire drills to remain the same.
A letter is read from the Gilroy Grange Post #398 requesting the City to
establish property lines between the Grange property and the old G~mkhana Grounds.
Discussion is had. .
Mr. Glen Cleveland addr~sses the Council and explains that sometime ago the
fence was removed and now they are unable to establish the property line.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that the request
from the Gilroy Grange be granted for the City to establish property lines. The
Mayor instructs the City Engineer to establish property lines on this property
as requested.
The report of the Planning Commission is read, notifying the Council of
the public hearing date for a Use Per.mit for the Spanish Southern Baptist Church
at the South West corner of Seventh and Church Streets and requesting the estab-
lishment of Official Plan lines on Church Street from Tenth Street to the Prin-
cevalle Storm Drain.
, Discussion is had regarding the Official Plan lines on Church Street.
, "Planning Commissioner Kennedy address.es the Council -and asks if there is
a time I imit for construction of a street, after Of Ucla I Plan lines are set.
The City Attorney states that there is nQ time limit.
Discussion is ,had on the progress of the-Bonanza development.
The'Mayor states that the Council will await the public hearing regarding
the use permit on the Church.
, Commissioner Kennedy -reports that the Spanish :5.0uthern Baptist Church were
advised, of the necessary ,structu-ral changes; the pankt-ng'regulations and ~that
they were .i.nstructed to circulate ,a petition.
City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 676.
. ,Motion by Counci Iman 'Petersen second by Counci lman Jordan that the read-
ing of -Ordl'nanceNo.676 be waived iand that It be 'adapted. _
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ORDINANCE NO. 676
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ,GilROY AMENDIN.G SUB,DJIVISION 14 ,OF ,S:ECTlON: L3:.46::OF
THE GILROYCHY CODE BY REQUIRING THE CHIEFOFPOblC.E TOJ'NVESTtGATE ALL APPLI-
CATIONS FOR LICENSES. ,
This ordinance was introduced and r-ead on the 16th day;:of -Apri 1', 1962 and passed
and adopted, on the 7th day of ,Mao/, 1962 by the fo:1lowlng vote::' '" ,
AYES: ~OUNCI~ MEMBERS: Duffin,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli,Wentworth,and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Ordinance No. 677.
Motion by Councilman ,Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordin-
ance No. 677; be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO.6n
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AN ORDINANCE; OF. .THE CITY, OFGI-LROY ADDING SECTION ;16.28 REGULATING THE OPERATION
AND C.ONDUCT OF CARDROOMS I N THE CITY OF GILROY. :
This ordinance was introduced and read on the, 16th day of Apri 1, 1962 and passed
and adopted on the 7th day of May, 1962 by the following ,vote: -
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: Duffin,Jordan,Peters.en,Wentworth,Quartiroli,and~Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:, COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance changing the
license f,e,es. char-ged contractors and the license JeesLcMrged- firms: which are
on a gros,srecei pts basis.
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,Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the proposed ordinance regarding license fees be introduced and publish-
ed by title and summary.
The City Attorney reports on the required steps necessary to be taken
by the City to acquire and preserve water rights on the Little Arthur Creek.
Discussion is had.
The City Engineer estimates an aerial photograph for the preliminary
engineering of this project to be approximately $200.QO to $300.00 and states
that if the actual survey maps are required the cost will be approximately
$1,500.00 to $2,500.00.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin, and car-
ried that the City Egglneer and the City Attorney be authortzed to prepare
the necessary information required to file an applicati0n for water rights
on the little Arthur Creek.
Discussion is had on the proposed dam and the possible increase of
water pressure ,in the City! s water sys tem.
City Administrator Carr reports on a recent meeting with Southern Pae-
iflc Officials on the Leavesley Road-Monterey Street intersection. He reports
that the Southern Pacific Company will not give the necessary right of way for
an acceleration lane at this intersection because they may wish to use all of
their property in this area for a parallel track.
A lengthy discussion is had on the matter.
, Mr. Glen Cleveland states that he requested the Division of Highways to
Install additional staking lanes from Morgan Hill to Gilroy that would aid
turning off of Monterey Highway but it seems that the State has been instal-
ling these lanes north of Morgan~Hill first.
The Mayor instructs the City Administrator to write the Division of
Highways regarding the proposed additional lane from Ford Road to Gilroy as
previously requested by the Gilroy Grange.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen and car-
ried that the City Administrator be instructed to notify the Public Utilities
Commission that the City request a hearing on the Leavesley Road intersection
and that the Southern Pacific Company be notified of the Council's action.
Councilman Wentworth requests that the Division of Highways investi-
gate the traffic signal Uml.ngg on Monterey Street for vehicles turning left
on First Street on to Monterey Street. The Mayor instructs City Administra-
tor Carr to.request the State to investigate these signals.
A letter is read from the Gilroy Garbage Company requesting permission
to include a new partner.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen and car-
ried that Richard lucchetti be allowed as a partner In the Gilroy Garbage Con-
tract. The City Attorney states that he will check to see if anything addi-
tional must be executed to ,include this partner.
City Administrator Carr states that all Councilmen have received cppies
of the Auxi I iary Pol i.ce Departments' Constitution and a letter explaining the
organization and functions of this Department.
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to write a letter to the
Auxiliary Police Department notifying them that their Constitution has been
receiVoed and thank them for their past performance.
A letter is read informing the Council of the proposed legislation to
provide federal grants for local public works.
All Council Members present agree that the City should take advantage
of federal aid for public works projects if such aid is made available.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 682 .
Motion by Counci I man Quartl rol i second by Counc:t Iman Wentworth that'
Res~lutlon No. 682 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 682
RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GilROY DECLARING C€RTAIN WEEDS GROWING
IN THE CITY OF GilROY TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DESCRIBING WEEDS WHICH CON-
STITUTE SUCH NUISANCE, AND PROVIDING FOR GIVING NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION OF
THE RESOLUTION BY PUBLICATION THEREOF.
ADOPTED AND PASSED the 7t~ day of May, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: Duffin.,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentoworth, and
Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCil MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
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A letter from the County Planning Department setting forth methods for
Joint adoptiOn of plan lines by the City and County. Copies are also distri-
buted to each Council member.
A letter from the State Department of Public Works is read re~uesting
the City's cooperation in the developing of a comprehensive transportation
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study covering the nine bay area counties. This letter is ordered filed.
City Administrator Carr requests permission to prepare an ordinance
to comply with state law in licensing dogs as requested by the State Depart-
ment of Health. All Council members agree with this request.
A letter from the County Department of Public Works is read regarding
development of packing facilities for the proposed Justice Court. The Council
states approval of the plans for this parking development.
An invitation from Supervisor Ralph Mehrkins is read inviting the City
to become a member of the Association of Bay,Area Governments. This letter is
ordered filed and no action is taken.
The Mayor states that all Councilmen have received copies of progress
reports of City Officers; reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and
Building Inspector; the financial report for March 1962; the City Auditor's
report from July I, 1961 to April 30, 1962; and reports of receipts of City
Officers.
Recreation Director Reinsch explains the Judo Program.
City Administrator Carr reports that the proposed annexation north of
the City limits is progressing.
Councilman Duffin reports that he represented the Counci I at the last
Planning Commission meeting.
The Mayor states that the Boccie Ball facilities at the Forest Street
Playground is being used to the fullest extent.
The Mayor reads a letter from Calaveras Cou~ty Fair inviting him to
enter a frog in the Jumping Frog Jubilee at Angels Camp. He states that he
has accepted the invitation.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports on the Trafficways Committee
meeting that he recently attended.
City Clerk Payne reports on the City Clerk's Institute she recently
attended in Santa Barbara and extends an invitation to the Council from the
league of California Cities to the New Mayors' and Councilmens' Conference in
Sacramento.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that this Council meeting adjourm.
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