Minutes 1963/12/02
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Gilroy, California
December 2, 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, Everett C. Wentworth and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Members: Charles F. Quartirol i.
The Mayor asks if all Council Members have received copies of the
regular meeting of November 4, 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 meeting of November 4, 1963 approved.
The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids for
one additional police vehicle.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as follows:
1. Quality Rambler - $2,217.36; 2. Tom Shellworth Chevrolet Co. - $
2,378.48.
Counci Iman Quarti rol i enters and takes his seat ,at the Counci I table.
3. Proctor Motors - $2,296.62.
The Mayor refers the low bid of Quality Ramblerto the City Attorney for
checking.
The City Attorney states that the bid does not have a delivery date,
however since the delivery date Is Included in the specifications the bid of
Quality Rambler is in order.
Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that the bid of Qual ity Rambler in the amount of $2,217.36 for I additional
police vehicle be awarded.
A report from the Planning Commission is presented and read informing
the Council of the density limitations in IR-3" zones; informing the Council
of a committee meeting with the Elementary School Board on the proposed change
of EI Roble School Site~ and recommending for approval the final map of Las
Animas Estates, Unit #3.
Discussion is had regarding the density limitations in IIR-311 zones.
The Council wish to meet with the Planning Commission at their December
19th meeti ng to study the 2,000 ft. dens i ty Ilmi tation in IIR-3" zones. The
Council members wish to be reminded of this work meeting.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin that the
final map of Las Animas Estates Unit #3 be approved subject to fil ing of the
proper bond and payment of the required fees.
The City Attorney presents an agreement for Las Animas Estates, Unit #3.
He also presents and reads Resolution No. 792.
Councilmen Wentworth and Duffin withdraw the motion approving the final
map of Las Animas Estat~s, Unit #3.
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Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin that Resolution
No. 792 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 792
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND THE DONALD L. STONE
ORGANIZATION FOR THE FURNISHING AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS ON SUBDIVIDED
LAND TO COMPLY WITH CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAS ANIMAS ESTATES,
UNIT NO.3, TRACT 3583, WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NOES:
ABS ENT:
City Administrator Carr presents proposed ordinance amending Section 15.69
of the City Code limiting parking on designated streets and states that the
ordinance was published by title and summary.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that the, reading
of Ordinance No. 712 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 712
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SEC. 15.69 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE
LIMITING THE TIME OF PARKING OF AUTOMOBILES ON CERTAIN STREETS AND PLACES IN THE
CITY OF GILROY
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The City Attorney reports that he has obtained a legal opinion on the re-
quest of Woodside Homes for City purchase of 4.58 acres In Westwood Acres Subdivi-
sion from Mr. Richard Carpenter, Advisor of the League of California Cities and has
determined that the City is not obligated to purchase any of the land at this time.
Discussion is had on the proposed Uvas Parkway.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 793.
Further discussion is had on the proposed Uvas Parkway policy.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin that Resolution
No. 793 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 793
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND DECLARING POLICY AS TO ACQUIREMENT OF RIGHT OF WAY
FOR UVAS PARKWAY
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of December, 1963, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to reply to John Kent regarding the
legal opinion on purchase of property in the Westwood Acres subdivision and in-
forming him that the City may negotiate with him in purchasing ~ of the proposed
Uvas Parkway that is within Westwood Acres Subdivisi.on.
The City Engineer is excused from this Council meeting.
The City Attorney presents copies of City Code sections referring to legal
procedures necessary to be followed to require property owners to install curbs,
gutters and/or sidewalks. Copies of a list of property owners that have no sidewalks,
and/or no curbs and gutters are also given to each Council Member. The Council
wish to table this matter to study the information compiled before action is taken.
Discussion is had regarding specific locations where hedges, fences, and
other obstacles obstruct the walkway in instances where sidewalks are not instal-
led and will not be required since 50% of the area is not sidewalked.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Quartiroli and carried
that the City Attorney be instructed to notify all property owners in the City
limits of the City of Gilroy to remove any and all impediments, obstacles, and/or
obstructions to the normal flow of pedestrian traffic in the sidewalk area. The
City Staff is instructed to prepare a list of the various property owners having
impediments, obstacles, and/or obstructions in their sidewalk area so that the
City Attorney can notify these property owners of the Council action on this matter.
The City Administrator presents and reads a letter from Mr. Robert Silvals
insurance carrier showing evidence of insurance for his taxi business in the City.
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He explains that Mr. Frank Stegall was permitted to provide taxi service
during the time that Mr. Silva was denied insurance coverage and that Mr. Stegall
has made an informal request to apply for a taxi business in Gilroy.
City Administrator Carr recommends that an additional taxi franchise not
be granted to Mr. Stegall since Mr. Silva has recently provided insurance coverage
and that his franchise can now be reinstated. He states that the City does not
warrant two taxi franchises at this time.
The Council agree with the City Administrator.
City Administrator Carr reports and explains the failure of a retaining
wall in Miller Slough repaired by Howson Brothers.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are pr&
sented and read. All samples are satisfactory.
The Mayor reports that all Council Members have received copies of the
report of receipts of City Officers; progress reports of City Officers; report
of the Building Inspector and Fire Department; and the City Auditor's report from
July I, 1963 to November 30, 1963.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that all reports be accepted as presented.
Discussion is had regarding automobile frames stored on the front lawns
in certain residential areas. Chief of Pol ice Laizure reports that legally the
City cannot require removal.
Discussion is had regarding parked house-trailers on residential lots
used for living quarters.
Councilman Goodrich asks if there has been any progress on the survey
of the drainage situation on EI Cerrito Way.
Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that the City Engineer was issued
a purchase order for design and immediate action will be taken following the
des i gn .
Councilman Quartiroli asks if there has been any progress on the proposed
plan for preparing lot division on the Gymkhana Property. The City Administra-
tor states that the City Engineer has been instructed to prepare this proposed
plan.
The Mayor states that there is an Inter-City Council Meeting in Alviso
on December 5th and a committee meeting with architects for proposed Police and
Fire facilities on December 6th at 3:00 p.m.
Councilman Eckard asks if the program Is underway with the State Person-
nel Board for selection of a City Administrator. City Administrator Carr reports
that the State has the program underway.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that this meeting adjourn at 10:24 P.M.
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