Minutes 1963/11/04
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Gilroy, Cal ifornia
November 4, 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, Wilford E. Jordan, Charles F. Quartirol i, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Kenneth L. Petersen.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members have received copies of the regular
meeting of October 7, 1963. All Councilmen answer 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 regular meet-
ing of October 7, 1963 approved.
A letter is read from Woodside Homes Inc. requesting the City to purchase
a 4.58 acre parcel of land at the southern extremity of Westwood Acres.
City Administrator Carr explains and reads sections of the subdivision
ordinance and pertinent resolutions pertaining to the matter.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. presents cost estimates for 3 miles of street
development for the proposed Uvas Parkway.
Discussion is had.
John Kent,representing Woodside Homes, explains his reasoning for request-
ing the City to purchase the 4.58 acre parcel of land.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr states that any policy establ ished for this request
to purchase land will set a precedent in future development along the proposed
Uvas Parkway.
The Mayor instructs the Administrative Staff to prepare cost divisions
between the City and property developers affected by the proposed Uvas Parkway
in order to establ ish a policy for this matter.
A report of the Parks and Recreation is presented and read recommending
that Mr. Robert Medley be hired on a part time basis during the months of November,
December, and January, February, and May, at $75.00 per month.
City Administrator Carr explains the reason for the Commissions' request
and he agrees with the recommendation.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Quartirol i second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Mr. Robert Medley be hired on a part-time basis during the months of
November, December, January, February, and May at $75.00 per month.
Councilman Eckard votes no on the motion.
The report of the Planning Commission is presented and read informing the
Council of a request to waive a condition of a use permit and prel iminary discus-
sion on future zoning of the City; and requesting aerial photographs of the City.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the aerial photograph request stat-
ing that the cost to the City would be $755.00 for the particular type of photo-
graphs requested.
Discussion is had.
Supervisor Sanchez states that the County is in the process of aerial photos
of entire Covnty that might be available to the City at a lower fee.
The Mayor asks Supervisor Sanchez to investigate when the County plans to
complete their aerial photography projects and report back to the City on his
findings.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 790.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution
No. 790 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 790
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL
PROPERTY AND CONSENTING TO ITS RECORDATION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, &
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Administrator Carr reports that he has not received a reply from
Boone Company regarding the proposed exchange of a small parcel of their property
with Walk Corporation for the southerly extension of Church Street and that the
City Attorney advised him to notify Boone Company that the City will start condem-
nation proceedings if an answer is not received on this matter.
Councilman Duffin suggests that the City contact the Boone Company by tele-
phone if a reply by letter is not received.
A letter'from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company is read explaining
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IIstreamlined system" rates for lighting in subdivisions.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the City's problem on the
matter and summarizes the letter.
Mr. Ed Dunckelmann, Pacific Gas and Electric Company representative,
addresses the Council and explains the streamlined system in detail.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Counci Iman Quartirol i second by Counci Iman Wentworth and
carried that the City approves the streamlined system with mercury vapor lighting
in the Westwood Acres subdivision.
Director of Public Works Kludt states that the proposed master street
lighting plan for the entire City will be pursued as soon as the new City map is
completed which will include all recent annexed territory.
An acknowledgement of completion of services by Nestor Barrett for
development of the Zoning Ordinance is read. The City Administrator informs the
Council that the Mayor is authorized to sign the acknowledgement under authority
of the original resolution adopted at the time of signing the contract with the
State Department of Finance.
City Administrator Carr presents a bill for trenching at the Golf
Course that is $59.76 in excess of the budget due to the small trencher breaking
down and recommends that the total bill be paid.
Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that the budget be amended to increase account 23C2 In the amount of $60.00
as recommended.
City Administrator Carr presents, explains, and reads Resolution No.
791.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Reso-
lution No. 791 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 791
A RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INDICATING ITS DESIRE TO APPLY FOR
A LIBRARY PLANNING GRANT TOGETHER WITH OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES IN SANTA CLARA, SAN
MATEO AND SAN FRANCISCO COUNTIES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartlroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Reverend Tufft, Chairman of the Library and Cultural Commission, re-
ports that this resolution is what the Commission wishes.
A letter from Gavllan College is presented and read requesting a
meeting with two Council representatives to discuss an agreement for sewer services.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor states that he and Councilman Goodrich will meet with the
Gavilan College representatives on November 12th at 8:00 p.m. to discuss an agree-
ment for sewer services.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads an inter-office memo from
Chief of Police Laizure regarding police car mileage and recommending purchase of
a third vehicle due to the favorable bid on the 2 police ca~ recently purchased.
Discussion is had.
City Administrator Carr suggests that the City negotiate with the low
bidder for purchase of one additional police vehicle.
The City Attorney states that this one vehicle should be advertised
for bid.
City Administrator Carr requests permission to study this matter
further.
A letter from Akol & Hansen, Architects, is presented and read invit-
ing the Council to visit the Yuba County Jail Facilities at Marysville at the
architects expense. The Council indicate that those interested in taking the trip
will be able to go on Friday, November 8th.
A report from the Pol ice Department on results of a parking survey
due to complaints of student parking on Forest Street and Walnut Lane is presented
and read.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and car-
ried that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance permitting 2 hour parking only
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on School Days on Walnut Lane; and from Forest Street
to Lewis Street and the South side of I .O.O.F. Avenue.
Water samples taken by the County Health Department are presented.
All samples are satisfactory.
The Mayor states that all Council Members have received copies of
the report of disbursements from September 10th to October 10, 1963; progress
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reports of City Officers; financial report of October 1963; report of receipts of
City Officers; and report of Police Department, Poundmaster, Fire Department and
Building Inspector.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and car-
ried that the reports be accepted as presented
A letter from the South Santa Clara County Ministerial Association
is presented and read by the Mayor requesting a Council representative to read
the President's Proclamation at the Protestant Thanksgiving Day service at the
Presbyterian Church. The Mayor states that he will try to be present for this
service.
The Mayor states that the Inter-City Council Meeting is November
7th in Sunnyvale and that the speaker will be George W. Milias to discuss the
G rand Jury.
Councilman Eckard indicates that he will attend with Mayor Peter-
sen and City Administrator Carr.
A letter from Floyd Emerson, Superintendent of Schools is presented
and read complimenting the Gilroy Police Department for excellent patrol on
Halloween resulting in no damage at any of the schools.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a letter of resignation
to become effective February 1, 1964.
The Mayor states that the Council accepts City Administrator CarrIs
letter of resignation with regret and states that he has certainly earned his
retirement in performing his duties as City Administrator.
The Council states that they will have a personnel meeting on
November 11th at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed vacancy of City Administrator.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Duffin and car-
ried that this Council meeting adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
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