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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
December 17, 1962
This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez
at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford
E. Jordan, Kenneth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Sig Sanchez,
A request for sewer service from Joseph A. Mondell i is presented and read.
The Mayor explains that when the original outfall sewer was replaced near
the eastern end of his property Mr. Mondelli was given permission to hook-up to
that line but that it was too far away from his buildings to be of any use. Now
that a new outfall has been instal led close to his buildings he wishes to make a
connection to this one instead.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that Joseph A, Mondelli IS request for sewer service be granted.
The report of the Planning Commission is read informing the Council of
publ ic hearings set on variance requests of Robert K. Byers, Donald L. Stone Or-
ganization, and Masaru Kunimura; postponement for study on the report and recom-
mendation of the proposed "Fifth Northern Addition"; reporting that a proposed
drive-in creamery on First Street between Carmel and Sargent Streets would not
require a use permit in a "C-I" District; approving the proposed through street
system as presented by Chief Laizure; and reporting that a new map of the pro-
posed subdivision south of Tenth Street would be presented to the Planning Com-
mission on December 20th.
The Mayor asks Donald Strahl, Chairman of the Personnel Commission for
his report.
Mr. Strahl, submits copies of the Personnel Commissions' health and
medical plan for City employees.
Mr. Strahl addresses the Counci I and explains the health, medical and
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I ife insurance plan. He states that the Personnel Commission recommends that
the plan as presented be authorized for bid and after bid opening before the Cou-
ncil that the bids be referred to the Commission for study and recommendation.
Discussion is had.
The City Attorney asks if bids will be advertised. Mr. Strahl states
that it is the Commissions' intention that the bids be advertised.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Counci Iman Wentworth and carried
that the administrative staff be authorized to advertise bids for the proposed
health and medical insurance plan for employees; that the Council open the
bids and refer them to the Personnel Commission for recommendation.
The Mayor thanks the Personnel Commission for their study and report on
the health and medical program.
City Administrator Carr presents an ordinance pertaining to regulation
of dances and dance hal Is that was read at the last Council meeting.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Counci Iman Duffin that the
reading of Ordinance No. 691 be waived and that the ordinance be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 691
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 8.2 AND SECTION 8.3 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE RELATING TO DANCES AND DANCE HALLS AND THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
THEREFOR, THE TIME WITHIN WHICH PUBLIC DANCES MAY BE HELD AND REPEALING SECTIONS
8.4, 8.5 AND 8.6 OF THE SAID CODE.
ADOPTED AND PASSED this 17th day of December, 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 the following Commission Members'
terms will expire January I, 1963: Planning Commissioners Edward Peterman and
James Neilson, Personnel Commissioners Roy O. Mead and Vernon Gwinn Sr.,
Recreation Commissioners Mrs. Dorothy Chiesa and Masaru Kunimura, library and
Culture Commissioners Mrs. Kendall Pine and Mrs. Edith Edde.
The Mayor states that these commission members are willing to serve
another term.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Jordan and carried
that all of the commission members whose terms will expire January I, 1963 be
reappointed to serve a full term expiring January I, 1967.
A letter from the Board of Supervisors is read regarding numbering of
rural areas stating that the City's request has been referred to the County
Executives Office who in turn will notify their Building Department to work
with the City's Department of Publ ic Works on the numbering program,
City Administrator Carr reports that installation of a fence at the
Bocci Ball Court would exceed the amount budgeted and requests a budget amend-
ment if the fence is still desired.
Motion by Councilman Quartirol i second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the 1962-63 budget be amended to increase the budgeted amount to
$478.40 to allow for purchase and installation of a fence at the Bocci Ball
Court.
City Administrator Carr requests Council policy for closing the City
offices on December 31st.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads an opinion of the League of
Cal ifornia Cities regarding this holiday proclaimed by the Governor.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the City Hall offices be closed at 12:00 noon on December 24th and
December 31st. ed
The Mayor reports that he recently attend/a meeting with the City Admin-
istrator and Councilman Petersen regarding the Miller Slough Drainage Project
and that it was recommended that the Morgan Hi II and Gilroy Councils, the Soil
Conservation District, representatives from the east side of town, and event-
ually the Water Conservation District each appoint three committee members to
develop a project that would be acceptable to all concerned.
Discussion is had regarding who will represent the Council.
Councilman Petersen and Wentworth state that they will serve on this
committee.
Discussion is had on the Miller Slough Project. Councilman Petersen
asks where this project will cross at the "Fifth Northern Addition". City
Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that the Miller Slough crossing in the proposed
"Fifth Northern Addition" is predicated on the general improvement of the
existing channel and very difficult to pin point at this time.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Jordan and carried
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that Councilman Quartiroli, Petersen and Wentworth be appointed to serve on a
committee representing the Council regarding the Miller Slough Project.
City Administrator Carr presents a new agreement for maintenance of the
state highways in Gilroy.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 719.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartirol i that Reso-
lution No. 719 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 719
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY OF GILROY.
ADOPTED this 17th day of December, 1962, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Petersen,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Carr states that Senator Collier will present certain
recommendations to the State Legislature for an increase in highway user taxes
to be used for County roads and City streets and that the League of Cal ifornia
Cities urges this City's support.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt explains Senator Collier's recommendations
and states that the Traffic Ways Committee endorses Senator Coli ier's recommen-
dations with the exception of his proposal that these funds be used only on
"routes which are major connectors to a highway or which provides substantial
traffic rei ief to a state highway."
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that the City of Gi Iroy concurs with Senator Collier's proposal except his
recommendation that al location of these funds must be for streets which connect
to state highways or which provide substantial relief to state highways.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains a new concept of a "clover leaf"
in the traffic ways ,system which is to be used on expressways and which would
use only 9 acres of land for this modified clover leaf as opposed to 27 acres
on a clover leaf for freeway traffic.
The Mayor calls on Mr. Swaner representing the Walk Corporation, who
has proposed to develop a subdivision south of Tenth Street.
Mr. Swaner addresses the Council and reports that his corporation was
unable to obtain the property west of Rosanna Street and would like the Coun-
cil to consider reimbursement of half of the sewer and water line costs on
Rosanna Street when the property to the west is developed.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor states that this matter will be taken under advisement and
that a decision will be made when the Walk Corporation submits their final
map for the Garden Estates Subdivision.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states that he will determine cost
estimates for sewer and water facilities if installed by the City and will
submit a report at the next Council meeting.
A letter is read from the Gi Iroy Dispatch Circulation Department request-
i ng enforcement of the dog I eash law.'
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci Iman Goodrich that the leash law ordinance regarding
dogs be enforced.
Chief of Pol ice Laizure states that he does not want to discuss the
matter of hiring a full-time Poundmaster at this time and that enforcing the
ordinance will not get rid of all of the stray dogs.
The Mayor directs the City Administrator to instruct the Police Depart-
ment and Poundmaster to enforce the leash law ordinance regarding dogs. All
Council members are in accord with the Mayor's instructions.
Councilman Goodrich withdraws his motion.
A letter is read from the Wheeler Hospital Association requesting swee-
ping of the driveways in the hospital area.
Discussion is had.
The Council agree to leave this matter to the administrative staff to
determine if sweeping the driveways in the hospital area is feasable.
The Mayor states that there are property owners north of the City
I imits present in the audience.
Mr. Alex Balanesi addresses the Council representing a group of pro-
pertyowners to the north of the City I imits that fronts the 101 Highway.
Mr. Balanesi states that only a portion of the DeBell Corporation
property was included in the map of the proposed "Fifth Northern Addition" and
the DeBell Corporation desire development and annexation of their entire
property.
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Discussion is had.
The City Attorney is instructed to determine if annexation proceedings
for uninhabited territory can be initiated at the same time that the "Fifth
Northern Addition" is being processed,as an inhabited annexation.
Discussion is had regarding possibility of sewer and water facil ities
for the entire De Bell Corporation property.
Reports of water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depar-
tment are presented.
The Mayor states that all Council members have received copies of the
City Auditor's report of disbursements from November 10, 1962 to December 10,
1962.
The Mayor asks if any person in the audience has anything to discuss
before this Council meeting. No person in the audience has any comment.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the reports of water samples taken by the County Health Department
and the reports of the City Auditor be accepted as submitted.
Councilman Wentworth requests that the current rainfall in Gilroy be
reported to the Mercury Hearld newspaper.
The administrative staff states that a report on this matter will be
given at the January 7th meeting.
Councilman Duffin requests that John A. Carrollo, Engineers and Con-
sultants for the proposed water study be contacted to meet with the Council
to discuss their report before the final draft.
Councilman Goodrich reports that the street at Fourth and Hanna Streets
intersection is always flooded during the rainy season.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states that a future catch basin is
planned to correct this problem.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that bids by the Division of
Highways for completion of paving on First Street in front of the Hecker Pass
Inn property is scheduled for opening on December 27th.
A letter Is read from the County Welfare Department regarding their
Work Program available for r.el ief recipients. The Mayor suggests that the
City take advantage of this Work Program offered by the County. He states
that he will contact Mr, Miran and proceed if the Council is in agreement.
All Council members are in accord with this program.
A letter is read from Mayor Sanchez resigning as Mayor, effective
December 31, 1962.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Duffin and carried
that the Counci I accept Mayor Sanchezfs letter of resignation with regrets
and extend good wishes in his new venture as Supervisor of the First District.
Councilman Petersen regrets that Mayor Sanchez is leaving the City
as Mayor and presents him with a token of appreciation for his years of
service as Counci Iman and Mayor.
Mayor Sanchez expresses his regret at the necessity of resigning
his position as Mayor of the City of Gilroy.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Counci Iman Goodrich and car-
ried that Councilman Petersen be appointed to serve the unexpired term of
Mayor Sanchez, effective January I, 1963.
Counci Iman Petersen thanks the Council for their vote of confidence.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Counci Iman Wentworth and
carried that this Council Meeting adjourn at II: I~ p.m. ; )
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