Minutes 1963/06/03
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Gilroy, Californi~
June 3, 1963
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This regular meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Peter-
sen at 8:04 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wil-
ford E. Jordan, and Kenneth l. Petersen.
Absent: Council Members: Chester R. Eckard, Charles F. Quartirol i and
Everett C. Wentworth.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members present have received copies of
the regular meetings of May 6th and 20, 1963. All Councilmen present 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 May 6th and 20, 1963 approved.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the publ ic hear-
ing on protests or objections to th~ weed abatement on private property. The
Mayor asks if anyone in the audience has any protests or objections to the
proposal. There is no comment from the audience. '
Motion by Councilman Goodric;:h second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that this public hearing be closed.
City Administrator Carr presents and explains Resolution No. 760.
Motion by Counci Iman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich that Resolu-
tion No. 760 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 760
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'GILROY INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO ABATE NOISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN
FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE
635.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd da~ of June, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a petition from residents of
Walnut Lane, Lewis and Sixth Streets requesting the City to remove cause of flo-
oding in certain areas.
City Administrator presents and reads h,is reply to Mr. Oi-tiz, circula-
tor of the petition, stating that an attempt by the City is being made to meet
with property owners regarding the cause of flooding through the proposed Miller
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Slough Diversion project.
At this time the Mayor calls on Bruce Jacobs and presents him with
a certificate of service for serving on the Planning Commission. The Mayor states
that the City regrets that he is leaving however wishes him good luck as a member
of the Junior College District Board.
Discussion is had on the City's intention to assign their application
for water rights on the Little Arthur Creek to the South Santa Clara Valley Water
Conservation District.
The City Attorney presents, explains, and reads Resolution No. 761.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich that Resolu-
tion No. 761 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 761
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF ALL INTEREST OF THE CITY OF GILROY IN AND TO
THE WATERS OF LITTLE ARTHUR CREEK ARISING OUT OF APPLICATION FOR APPROPRIATION
OF WATER OF SAID CREEK FILED WITH THE STATE WATER RIGHTS BOARD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the publ ic hearing on the proposed 1963-1964 Budget be set for June 17, 1963
at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Discussion is had regarding a meeting date with owners whose property
would be affected by the proposed Miller Slough Diversion.
City Administrator Carr reports that new maps have been prepared
with some changes in the alignment and that the people affected should be notified
and the changes explained.
The Mayor instructs the City Administrator to determine if the maps
are precise and if Mr. Currlin is available to set the meeting for June 13th and
n0tify the Council if the meeting is arranged for that date.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Ordinance No. 700.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Ordin-
ance No. 700 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 17.6 OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
City Administrator Carr presents his report on Lhe study of the
petition for alley parking. He states that he contacted the merchants and recom-
mends that loading zones be painted and that if an owner requ~res use of the
loading zone for his own service vehicle he would first request a parking permit
for such purpose and be allowed to park in a loading zone if qualifying for such
permit. Chief of Police Laizure states that he concurs with the City Administra-
torls recommendation and the next step would be to determine who is qualified for
a service permit.
City Administrator Carr states that if a service permit is allowed
changes in the City Code will be necessary.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the loading zones between Fourth and Sixth Street in the alley between
Monterey and Eigleberry Streets be marked as recommended and that the necessary
changes in the code be prepared for adoption at the next meeting.
Discussion is had regarding the Off-Street Parking District.
City Administrator Carr presents,explains, and reads Resolution No.
762.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Duffin that Resolu-
tion No. 762 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 762
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUND
IN THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1963 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
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An agreement with the California State Cooperative Personnel Service
for examination materials is presented for approval.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the City enter into an agreement with the Cal ifo~nia State Cooperative Per-
sonnel Services for examination materials.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a memo from Chief of Police
Laizure informing the Council that there will be a vehicle safety check on June
6th and 7th sponsored by the New Car Dealer's Association.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads an agreement with Pacific
Gas and Electric Company for use of their poles for City fire alarm circuits and
other facil ities.
Discussion is had.
The City Attorney states that the present franchise already gives
the City this right and that it is not necessary for the City to enter into an
agreement for the same rights covered in the franchise.
This matter is tabled for further investigation.
City Administrator Carr reports that all Council Members present have
received copies of the request from the Finance Department to write-off uncollect-
able water accounts.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Duffin and carried
that the uncollectable water accounts in the amount of $174.80 be written-off
as requested by the Finance Department.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads an amendment to the State
O.A.S.D.I. Insurance Agreement excluding election officers from the O.A.S.D.I.
program. He explains the proposed amendment.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 763.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Reso-
lution No. 763 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 763
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT TO OLD-AGE, SUR-
VIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORN IA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard,Quartiroli, and Wentworth.
City Administrator Carr explains that it will be necessary for the
Council to take formal action to determine a part-time definition for a part-
time position if O.A.S.D.I. exclusion If part-time services is requested.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that service performed by an employee in a position which ordinarily requires
actual performance of duty of not more than one hundred hours in each year shall
be considered part-time employment.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are
presented. The City Administrator states that six samples are satisfactory and
I sample shows slight contamination which will be rechecked.
The Mayor states that all Council Members present have received copies
of the reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building Inspector; the
reports of receipts of City Officers; progress reports of City Officers; the
financial report for May 1963; and the City Auditor's report from July I, 1962 to
May 31, 1963.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that the reports be accepted.
City Administrator Carr reports that Councilman Wentworth has request-
ed that the report from the Special Committee on use of industrial sewer efflu-
ent for irrigation purposes be tabled.
This matter is tabled.
The Mayor asks Planning Commissioner Brodersen if he has anything to
discuss before this Council. Mr. Brodersen has no comment.
City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a request from
several of the local ministers to discontinue the 12 olclock noon fire horn
blast on Sundays. He explains that it would be impossible to turn the horn off
because one blast would still occur due to the particular mechanism that, controls
the horn.
Oiscussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the regular 12 olclock fire horn testing blast be changed to 1:00 p.m. if
Gamewell Company is able to make the change and that a report be made at the
next meeting.
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The Mayor states that there will be an Inter-City Council Meeting on June 6th;
a Joint Meeting of the Planning Commission and Council on June 4th on the proposed
zoning ordinance and a Budget work meeting on June 5th.
Councilman Duffin asks when Miller Avenue will be paved.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the recapping of the streets
listed in the recent street bid will begin next Monday, however he is not sure
when Miller Avenue is on the schedule.
City Administrator Carr reports that the Director of Publ ic Works and the
Building Inspector investigated the Old City Hall building and that there was no
obviously loose tile on the building.
City Administrator Carr reports that adoption of the Personnel Rules and Re-
gulations has been tabled because the Chairman of the Commission has a suggested
change before its adoption.
The City Engineer reports that he received word from the Division of Highways
stating that he would receive the preliminary route drawings on the proposed South
County freeway, to relocate utilities that the City might be affected by and that
they have received a portion of the right-of-way for clearing title in 1965 from
Ford Road to Morgan Hill.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that he will not be present at the joint
meeting of the Council and Planning Commission on the proposed zoning ordinance
and that the Council should consider the section of the ordinance prohibiting
an off~slte parking lot. He states that in the older districts there is not room
for expansion and that the Council should have the authority to approve or dis-
approve such requests.
The Council state that they will consider this matter at the meeting on the
proposed zoning ordinance.
Assistant City Administrator Reinsch asks the Council if they are in agree-
ment with holding the Annual City Barbecue on Saturday, July 6th. All Councilmen
present are in accord with this date.
Chief of Police Laizure reports that there has been some comment of the num-
ber of dogs running at large in the City and states that the monthly report shows
an increase in the number of dogs picked up and exterminated.
Chief of Police Laizure asks if the Council wishes extra traffic officers to
direct traffic on Monterey Street this week-end during the Laguna Seca Sports
Car Races. The Counci I agree that traffic should be controlled during this
event. The Mayor suggests that the Chief check with Roy Westphal inger for taking
pictures of the expected heavy traffic on Monterey Street.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Duffin that this meeting
adjourn at 9:37 p.m.