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Minutes 1963/10/07 I { G i 1 roy, Ca I i fo rn i a o.ctober ], 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, Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Wflford E. Jordan,CharlesF. Quartiroliand Kenneth t. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: Everett C. Wentworth. The Mayor asks if all Council Members present have received copie~ of the regular meetings of September 3rd and 16, 1963. All Councilmen ans\,'er in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as mailed. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the reguJ.ar meetings of September 3rd and 16, 1963 approved. City Administrator Carr introduces Marlene Enos: recently appointed as Account Clerk in the Collection Section of the Department of Finance to bill and collect for garbage service. The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids for pol Ice vehicles. Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as follows: I. Jack W. Ronald for 2 vehicles., not bidding on the trade-in on the two City vehicles - $4,082.02; 2. Proctor Motors - $1,899.22 Including the trade in on the 2 City vehicles, and - $4,699.22 without the trade-In of ,the two City vehicles. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartirol i and car- ried that the low bid of Proctor Motors in the amount of $1,899.22 be awarded for two vehicles including the trade-In of the two City vehicles if the bid is in order. The bid is referred to the City Attorney for checking. The City Attorney reports that the bid of Proctor Motors Is in order. City Administrator explains and reads a proposal from Walk Corpora- tion to deed to the City certain undeveloped property adjacent to the souther- ly extension of Church Street and requesting that certain installations on this street be recognized under the City's. Reilmbursement Policy. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried tha t the Counc i 1 is in favor of the proposa I of Wa 1 k Corpora t ion if the o\^'ners of the Boon Company are willing to negotiate with the City in trading a portion of their property for the Walk Corporation property and authori~ing the City Administrator to proceed and negotiate with the Boon Company. A letter from Walk Corporation is presented and read requesting that certain installations on Rosanna Street be recognized under the City's Reimbursement Pol icy. Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Duffin and carried that the City recognizes that certain instal.lations of Improvements. made by Walk Corporation qualify under the City Reimbursement Policy. City Administrator Carr reports that it has been requested by Howson Brothers to repair their sidewalk on North Monterey Street caused by settling of a ditch excavated by the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company ap~roxi- mately 10 years ago. Discussion is had. This matter is referred to the Pacific ,Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany and the City Administrator is instructed to write a letter to them inform- ing them of the request of Howson Brothers. A letter from the Lyon's Club is presented and read requesting the holding of a "White Elephant" auction during the month of October. MotJon by Counci Iman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the Lyon's Club be allowed to hold a "White Elephant" auction without fee during the month of October. The report of the Planning Commission for their meetings of September 19th and October 4th are presented and read reporting on a public hearing for a use permit to construct an apartment In an "M-211 Industrial Zone; reporting on a proposed medical bui Iding at Sixth Street and Miller Avenue; reporting on a request to construct a 12 unit studio apartment; and reporting on a proposal 9;iO~g' -- '-- '- t' to annex certain territories on Hecker Pass Highway. Discussion is had on the proposal to annex territory along Hecker Pass Highway. The City Engineer explains possible sewer facility installations in the a rea. The Mayor states that the Council will await the proposal of inter- ested parties and action of the Planning Commission on the various subjects introduced. City Administrator Carr presents a quotation from the Optimist Club for their proposal to drill holes and installing sleeves in the sidewalk for display of the American flag. The quotation is for $5.00 per hole for a minimum of 25 holes for the first 25 ordered. He states that Rev. Schultheis has requested that the City order the 25 holes drilled. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Quartiro1i and carried that the City would reimburse the Optimist Club for multiple sets of 25 holes after they are installed at $5.00 per hole for the first set of 25 as quoted and that the Council would like the Optimist to strive for uniformity in placement of the holes as much as possible. City Administrator Carr reports that he and the Director of Public Works recommend that an additional 47 acres at the sewer farm be taken for f i 1 ter beds. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the City use the additional 47 acres at the sewer farm as reco~ mended for filter beds. Discussion is had on the present operation of sewer meters instal- led at the industrial sites. City Administrator Carr recommends an increase of $62,000.00 insu- rable value of City property under the City's fire insurance program, due to an increase of $68,616.00 in construction and equipment not covered under the present program. He states that the insurable value has increased 15% and that the premium increase is 17%. Motion by Councilman Quartiroli second by Councilman Duffin and carried that the City increase their fire insurance to the value as indicated on the City Administrator's report at an increase in premium of $141.00 per yea r . The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 787. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Eckard that Reso- lution No. 787 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 787 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "SIXTH WESTERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GILROY". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,and Petersen NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 788. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 788 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 788 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION 'IFIFTH NORTHERN ADDITION - REVISED TO THE CITY OF G I LROY" . ' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiro1 i ,and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth City Administrator Carr reports that the water mains are in opera- tion in the I'Sixth Western Addition" and the Clty's present facilities will be adequate to protect the improvements in the IIFifth Northern Addition- Revised". 0?10 _J~l A letter from the Chamber of Commerce is read requesting that the City consider the purchase and development of an industrial park site. The City Attorney reports that the City is not authorized and pro- hibited by law to buy land for a purchase of this type. The Mayor instructs the City Administrator to write the Chamber of Commerce regarding the City's situation in this matter. Mr. Roy Westphalinger suggests that the City sell the Gymkhana pro- perty in small parcels for smaller businesses as previously suggested by Councilman Quartiroli because the property is not properly arranged for a large industry. He comments that he is unable to negotiate with large industries locating in Gilroy because land is not available for sale. He reports ~hat he has had prospective industries inquiring about locating on the De Bell property south of Gilroy, however requests that the City provide water and sewer facilities and improve the existing street. It is explained that the particular property is not located inside the City Limits however the City would not object to annexing this property, and would be will ing to cooperate with prospective industry in that location. Discussion is had rega~ding the gymkhana property. The City Engineer is instructed to prepare tentative sketches for possible sale of the proper- ty Tn small parcels to include an access road to those parcels situated at the south side of the property from Casey Lane. The Mayor states that all Council Members present have received copies of the City Administrator's yearly report to the Council; the City Auditor1s report from July I, 1963 to September 30, 1963; financial report for September 1963; report of the Police Department, Fire Department, Pound- master, and Building Inspector; progress reports of City Officers; and receipts of City Officers. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that all reports be accepted as presented. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed agreement between the City and George Kishimura for the southerly extension of Church Street. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 789. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Quartirol i that Resolution No. 789 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 789 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY ON TENTH STREET FROM GEORGE KISHIMURA. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th day of October, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Wentworth. City Administrator Carr reports that Councilman Wentworth is absent from this Council Meeting due to illness. City Administrator Carr reports that the debris under the bridge at Howson Brothers has been removed and also under the highway and that the City has done everything possible at this time for proper drainage in Miller Slough. City Administrator Carr asks the Advisory Committee for the proposed Police and Fire facil ity buildings if they wish to inspect additional facili- ties in Sonora. The Committee indicates that they wish to inspect the Police & Fire facilities at Sonora on Friday, October 11th to leave at 7:00 a.m. City Administrator Carr reports that the Council will be attending the League of Cal ifornia Cities Conference in San Francisco on October 21st and suggests that this Council Meeting be adjourned to November 4th. Councilman Quartiroli reports that the street paving on First Street to North Carmel Street needs seal coating. Director of Public Works Kludt states that he will investigate the situation. Mayor Petersen states that he and the City Administrator recently attended an Inter-City Council meeting and were informed by Mr. Sinclair, Div- ision of Highways of the new Gas Tax apportionment to be received by citi"es this fiscal year. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that this Council Meeting adjourn at LO:14 P.M. to November 4, 1963.