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Minutes 1963/08/05 0,)04 ~' i-: ~J . Gilroy, California August 5, 1963 This regular monthly meeting is called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: Chester R. Eckard. The Mayor asks if all Council Members present have received copies of the regular meeting of July 1st and 15, 1963. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as mailedo No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular meetings of July 1st and 15, 1963 approved. A petition requesting annexation of uninhabited territory designated "Fifth Northern Addition - Revised'l is presented and read. Discussion is had regarding the most easterly portion of the property having a drainage problem. The City Administrator states that this portion of the property cannot be developed unti I the drainage channel is corrected. The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience has any questions regarding the proposed annexation. Mr. A I ex Ba lanes i addresses the Counc i I and reports that the property owners of the proposed annexation are aware of the drainage problem at the most easterly portion of the property and states that they will not build on this portion until the drainage is corrected. Mr. Robert K. Byers addresses the Council and reports that he sent copies of the petition for this annexation to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and to the Division of Highways. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 773. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth that Reso- lution No. 773 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 773 RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY OF UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "FIFTH NORTHERN ADDITION _ REVISED TO THE CITY OF GILROYII AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE, FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Goodrich, Jordan, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard ABSTAINED: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartiroli ;) ,) (J. . ~.' ......~: ~ ff...~ A request from Dale Connell to erect a sign on Ernest Camino's building is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Dale Connell be allowed to erect a sign on the Ernest Camino building. A letter from the Gilroy Gliders is presented and read requesting use of Wheeler Auditorium for a dance festival on November 9, 1963. City Adminis- trator Carr reports that the Gilroy GI iders are aware of the $15.00 minimum charge for use of the auditorium. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the request of Gilroy Gliders be granted. A report of the Planning Commission is presented and read notifying the Council of public hearings before the Commission on setting official plan lines for Third Street from Santa Theresa Drive to Westwood Acres and for Church Street from Tenth Street to Thomas Road; and on the new Zoning Ordinance. The report is also accompanied by resolutions of the Planning Commission con- firming the public hearings. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 774. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli that Resolution No. 774 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 774 RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON ITS PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR THIRD STREET BETWEEN SANTA THERESA DRIVE AND WESTWOOD ACRES, AFTER HOLDING HEARING THEREON. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 775. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 775 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 775 RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION UPON ITS PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR CHURCH STREET FROM TENTH STREET TO THOMAS ROAD, AFTER HOLDING HEARING THEREON. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963, by the following votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 776. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 776 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 776 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE REPORT OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE ADOPTION OF AN ENTIRELY NEW ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard The City Administrator states that the City Planning Commission also stated their approval of a request from Marco Marenco to the County Planning Commission to construct retail stores and apartments by Corsiglia's Restau- rant however they are not in favor of a complex shopping center in this area. Ed Peterman, Chairman of the Commission reports that the Commission is in favor of a gift shop on the lower floor and an apartment on the upper level however they are not in favor of a large shopping center at this locale. City Administrator reports that Mr. Robert Silva, owner of the taxi business in Gilroy requests continued use of the taxi parking spaces in front of the bus depot and in front of Steinmetz' Cigar Stoi"e, and a new taxi stand on Sixth Street previously requested at the last meeting, however he does not need the space in front of Garcia's Pool Hall. Discussion is had. "'"'\ .') ') """ '/ '/ ~-~ (')" ~~ ''-.J Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the request of Robert Silva for an additional taxi parking space on Sixth Street be allowed with the understanding that the taxi space in front of Garcials Pool Hall will be eliminated. City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a memorandum from the Police Department regarding the loading zones in front of the Jensen and Gilroy Hotels. He states that the Gilroy Hotel is seldom used and is nOt neces- sary however the Jensen Hotel is used once a month and the owner has requested preserving the loading zone. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the loading zones in front of the Gilroy and Jensen Hotels be eliminated. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed garbage agreement al- lowing the City to bill and collect for garbage service for the Gilroy Garbage Company and for the Garbage Company to pick-up the garden refuse. Discussion is had. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 777. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Quartiroli that Resolution No. 777 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 777 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH GILROY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY MODIFYING THE PRESENT CONTRACT AND FRANCHISE UNDER WHICH GARBAGE, R~FUSE, DEBRIS, ETC. WITH THE CITY IS COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance amending the sign ordinance to al~ow right angle billboards. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and.carried that the ordinance allowing right angle billboards be introduced and published by title and summary. The City Attorney present~ and reads a proposed ordinance amending the Bui Iding Code pertaining to roofs in Fire Zone No.2. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the ordinance amending the Building Code regarding roofs in Fire Zone No. 2 be introduced and published by title and summary. A letter from the Gilroy Optimist Club is read regarding display of the American Flag in front of the businesses on Monterey Street requesting that the City provide for installation of the necess~ry holes in the sidewalk. Discussion is had regarding the required spacing between the proposed flags. Rev. Schultheis addresses the Council and reports that the merchants are interested in displaying the flags however there is no place to display them at the present time. The Mayor instructs the City staff to obtain cost estimates for drilling the holes for the proposed flags Rev. Schultheis reports that he will investigate the number of required flags and also what the spacing of flags is in Monterey and Salinas. City Administrator Carr presents an agreement with St. Maryls Church for purchase of the fire-house site on Wren and Welburn Avenues. He presents and reads Resolution No. 778. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu- tion No. 778 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 778 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT SUBMITTED BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP OF SAN FRANCISCO. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance amending Fire Zone #2 to include commercial districts. Discussion is had. The City Administrator states that the proposed ordinance needs further study. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed emergency ordinance for ".) rl ...,' ~, ~~" ~-J . i placing stop signs on Rosanna Street at Fifth Street. Discussion is had concerning placing Yield-Right-of-Way signs at this location in place of stop signs. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich that the proposed emergency ordinance be adopted. Council Members Duffin, Jordan and Quartiroli vote "no" on the motion. The ordinance is not adopted due to the lack of a majority vote. The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance allow- ing placement of Yield-Right-of-Way signs on Rosanna Street at Fifth Street to be presented for adoption at the next meeting and in the mean time leave the stop signs at this location in order to have protection at this crossing. Discussion is had regarding the paving of Church Street from Eighth to Tenth Streets. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartirol i and carried that bids be advertised for paving Church Street from Eighth to Tenth Streets and that the plans and specifications be approved. Letters from Senator Thomas H. Kuchel and Charles S. Gubser regard- ing action on the Bracero Program are presented and read. The M9yor states that all Council Members have received copies of the Auditor's yearly report for period ending June 30,1963; the City Auditor's report for month ending July 31, 1963; receipts of City Officers; reports of the Police Department, Building Inspector, Fire Department, and Poundmaster; progress reports of City Officers; and financial report for July, 1963. City Administrator Carr reports that the 1962-63 actual revenues exceeded the budget figures and the actual expenditures were under budget figures. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried that all reports as presented be accepted. Chief of Police Laizure introduces Pol ice Cadet Jack L. Baxter recent- ly appointed on the Pol ice Department. The Mayor welcomes Cadet Baxter. Ed Peterman reports that the Planning Commission is pleased with the Councils' authorization to allow one Commissioner to attend the League of Cal ifornia Cities Annual Conference. Councilman Wentworth reports that at the end of Rosanna Street the Princevalle Storm Drain is wide open with no barricades at the end of the street. Councilman Wentworth reports that one year ago he reported an electro- lier in front of Bill Boyle's Ford and that it is still out and electroliers are also out at four other locations: in front of the Strand Theatre, Duffs' Use Car Lot; Palace Motel and the 1st electrolier coming into Gilroy from the North. Councilman Wentworth reports that the bus i nesSE5 on North Monterey Street are infested with flies arising from the leaf dump on Welburn Avenue. Councilman Wentworth requests Council support regarding a letter to the State of California requesting deepening and cleaning of Miller Slough under the bridge at Peraltals Busy Bee. Discussion is had. Motion' by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and car- ried that letters be sent to the Southern Pacific Company, the Division of Highways; and the Flood Control requesting a meeting of their representatives to discuss the Miller Slough problem. Further discuss,ion is had regarding improvement of MillerSlough. Councilman Quartiroli states that the proposed Miller Avenue water line to Christmas Hill Park is not necessary at the present time since there is already a good existing well on Christmas Hill. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that this matter requires further staff study to present alternate plans for Council consideration. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt requests Council authorization to amend the budget in the amount of $1,640.47 to allow for the sewer line across the Bridge at the Sewer Farm. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and carried that the 1963-64 budget be amended in the amount of $1,640.47 to increase account 40C2. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that on August 12th the Board of Supervisors will act upon their end of the relinquishing agreement of Leavesley Road. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this meeting adjourn at 10:50 p.m. ) '" }:'L /JJL.-~' (;/; City Clerk I 1 I,-,lc l/k I l ! j