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Minutes 1963/12/16 001~ ~0l' Gi Iroy, California December 16, 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, Wi Iford E. Jordan, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartiroli. The Mayor asks if all Council Members have received copies of the regular meeting of November 18, 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 18, 1963 approved. City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a request from a realtor for Council requirements for sale of the entire Gymkhana Grounds, for an industry. He states that the realtor would like a formula for the minimum number of employees required by the council and the price per acre. Discussion is had. Councilman Quartiroli enters and takes his seat at the Council table. The Counci I agree to set $6,000.00 per acre based on sale of the entire property and state that they are willing to negotiate with interested parties. It is also stated that sale of the property depends on what type of industry wishes to locate here and that the Council is unable to give a formula for the minimum number of employees required since this also depends on the industry. Councilman Jordan asks if the proposed plot plan of the Gymkhana Grounds has been completed. 2B18 The City Engineer reports that the proposed plot plan for lot divisions of the Gymkhana Grounds is being prepared. An application for On-Sale Beer license to Angel Lerma at 309 South Monterey Street is presented. City Administrator Carr reports that the Police Department has no objections to this application however there are building corrections noted which will be enforced by the Director of PublJc Works and Building Inspector. A request from M. B. Sanches for an Increase from $20.00 per month to $30.00 per month in rental fee for land used as the City leaf dump is presented and read. Discussion is had. Councilman Wentworth states that a 5 acre parcel of land located on Ronan Avenue owned by Carl Nelson is available to the City for dumping of leaves at no cost to the City. It is decided that because of the extra mileage and digging of the hole for dumping of leaves at this location it would be advisable at this time to continue using the leaf dump owned by M. B. Sanches at the increased charges. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Jordan and carried that M. B. Sanches be granted an increase from $20.00 per month to $30.00 per month for use of his property for the City leaf dump. A report of the Planning Commission is presented and read informing the Council of the public hearing before the Commission on rezoning of Units I, 2 and 3 in Las Animas Estates Subdivision and bf the request for a waiver on the width of parking stalls at the proposed site for apartment construction on Fairview Drive. Director of Public Works Kludt explains the R-3 proposal and the plan on Fairview Drive. Mayor Petersen states that Nestor Barrett will be at the Plannin~ Com- mission Thursday to discuss the minimum lot requirements with the Counci I. The City Administrator states that all Council members have received copies of a letter from the Library and Culture Commission requesting that the City join with the County of Santa Clara to form a library system and apply for an "Establishment Grant". Discussion is had. The City Administrator presents and reads Resolution No. 794. He re- ports that the County of Santa Clara approved this Establishment Grant today, at the Board of Supervisors meeting. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolu- tion No. 794 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 794 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY EXPRESSING ITS WILLINGNESS TO JOIN WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SANTA CLARA COUNTY TO FORM A LIBRARY SYSTEM AND TO APPLY FOR AN ESTABLISHMENT GRANT. PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1963, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Councilman Jordan suggests that some consideration be given and provisions made for a new library building in the plans near the City Hall site. Counci Iman Wentworth states that this proposal could be Included in the master plan for a Civic Center. City Administrator Carr states that a new library building is included in the Capital Outlay Program. Copies of a list of obstructions in sidewalk areas within the City are presented to each Council member. City Administrator Carr recommends that the City require only those obs- tructions to be removed that are located on heavily traveled streets deemed necessary for pedestrian safety. Discussion is had. Councilman Wentworth reports that he received a request that the City install sidewalks around Miller Park. Discussion is had regarding the obstructions in the sidewalk area on Monte Vista Way. The Council states that the obstructIons in this area do not present a hazard since Monte Vista Way has little traffic and limited front yard space does not permit sidewalks. Further discussion is had. The Council direct the City Staff to notify property owners where it is determined that a definite hazard exists to pedestrian traffic and require re- moval of obstructions existing in the sidewalk area and to enforce this under );i1Q -- L~. Public Safety. Discussion is had on the list of property owners where sidewalks and/or curbs and gutters can be required to be installed. Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Counci Iman Duffin and carried that the Director of Public Works be instructed to enforce the curb and sidewalk ordinance. Director of Public Works Kludt asks the City Attorney for clarifica- tion for enforcing installation of curbs and sidewalks in areas where right-of- way has not been dedicated. The City Attorney states that in this case where right-of-way has not been dedicated the City cannot enforce the curb and sidewalk ordinance. City Administrator Carr presents and recommends an amendment to the budget for oversizing of the storm drain in Westwood Acres Subdivision in the amount of $356.00. He states that the budget was previously amended for this item in the amount of $3,500.00 however this was an estimate and the total bill for this contract was $3,856.00. Motion by Councilman Duffin second by Councilman Eckard and carried that the 1963-64 budget be amended to increase the Storm Drain account in the amount of $356.00. City Administrator Carr states that all Council Members have received copies of a letter from W. J. Hanna Sr. regarding experimentation with sewage effluent at the sewer farm for crop irrigation. Mr. W. J. Hanna Sr. addresses the Council and explains his proposal. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Eckard second by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried that the City Administrator notify by letter those people suggested by Mr. Hanna Sr. of his proposal on experimentation with sewage effluent. Sergeant Daniel Lemos introduces Mr. Gary Franklin recently hired as Police Cadet with the Gilroy Police Department. The Mayor welcomes Mr. Franklin to the Ci ty. A letter from the Gavilan College Board of Trustees is read naming their choice of routes for a sewer line and enumerating suggested conditions for an agreement. Mi. Bruce Jacobs addresses the Council and explains the College Board's thinking on the matter. Discussion is had. The Mayor instructs the City Administrator to reply to the letter in- forming the College Board that the Counci I agrees in ,principle with the letter and that the specific route preferred depends on the engineering survey. The City Administrator reports that the following Commissionerls terms expire January I, 1964: Planning Commission: Mark Kennedy and Dale Connell; Recreation Commission: Louie De Lorenzo and Carmen Fil ice; Library & Culture Commission: Mrs. Ruth Taylor and Layton Rice; Personnel Commission: None. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the Commissioners as presented whose terms expire January I, 1964 be re- appointed for a full-term. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance placing future commercial districts in Fire Zone No.2. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and car- ried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and sum- mary. Reports of water samples taken by the County Health Department are presented and read. One sample showed contamination and the City Administrator stated that it would be rechecked by the Health Department. The Mayor states that all Counci I Members have received copies of the Pol ice Department and Poundmaster reports; the financial report for November 1963; and the report of disbursements from November 10th to December 10, 1963. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that all reports be accepted as presented. Chairman Quartiroli of the Special Committee on architects to design the police and fire facility buildings reports and recommends that the firm of Akol and Hansen and Associates, Roberta and John Hughan, be hired to design the buildings. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Duffin and car- ried that Akol and Hansen & Associates be selected as architects for designing the police and fire facil ity buildings. Mayor Petersen congratulates Mr. & Mrs. John Hughan, representing the firm of Akol and Hansen & Associates. Counci Iman Wentworth reports that the fee of Akol and Hansen & Assoc. is based on 8% of the accepted contract bid price. Monday, January 13th is set for a meeting of the Council to discuss the design of the proposed pol ice and fire facility buildings with the selected architects. n.'..'.),).o. L. ,)~, . The Mayor sta-tes that the Council will meet with the Planning Commission at their next meeting of December 19th. Counci Iman Duffin asks if Director of Publ ic Works Kludt is situation in front of Henry Kong's property at 480 North Princevalle specifically that it is dangerous backing out of his driveway due to driveway approach at the property qposite his residence. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he has spoken to Mr. Kong regarding the situation and has suggested that a portion of either side of his driveway be painted red. Councilman Duffin states that this does not seem to be Mr. Kong's com- He states that he contends there is a 351 limitation of a driveway and that the driveway in question is much larger. It Is pointed out 351 driveway approach requirement applies only to driveways on State not on local streets. Councilman Eckard requests that the nursery at First and Eigleberry Streets be required to remove the Christmas trees located in the parkway, thus impairing ve~lcle operatorls vision~. Director of Public Works Kludt r~ports that the nursery was notified to remove the trees. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce is read thanking the Council for use of the auditorium for the Kiddies Christmas program. Mr. Roy Westphalinger addresses the Council and suggests that considera- tion be given for a new auditorium because the present building will not accom<r date the number of people desired for many occasions. Councilman Jordan asks if the City is going to present turkeys to their employees this year. This matter will be discussed later this evening. Councilman Goodrich asks if there has been any progress on correcting the paving on South Church Street between Eighth and Ninth Streets. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that this matter will be accom- plished but at the present the City crew Is combating the leaf problem and no trucks or men are available. Councilman Goodrich asks if the survey of the storm drain into Carmel Street and EI Cerrito Way has been prepared. The City Engineer states that the survey is now in the planning stages and will be completed this week. Director of Public Works Kludt reminds the Council that the Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests turkeys for the City employees. Motion by cilman Wentworth and carried that the City C h r i s tma s . Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried that this meeting adjourn at 10:34 P.M. aware of the Street the wide plaint. approach tha t the Highways permission to proceed in obtaining Councilman Goodrich second by Coun- employees be presented turkeys for