Minutes 1965/03/15
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Gilroy, California
March 15, 1965
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The regular meeting of the City Council was cal led 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. Quartirol i, Everett C. Wentworth and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Counci 1 Member: Chester R. Eckard
The Mayor declared a moment of silence in memory of Supervisor Ed Levin.
The Mayor presented a Public Service Award from the National Pol ice Officers'
Association ta the Gilroy Evening Dispatch, Mr. George Kane accepting.
The Mayor asked if all Council Members present had received copies of the
regular meeting of March 1, 1965. All Council Members answered in the affirmative.
The Mayor asked if any errors or omissions were noted in the minutes as presented.
Councilman Wentworth noted that at 10:50 p.m. he was excused rather than
absent from the March 1, 1965 meeting. He also noted that he did not second
the motion adopting Resolution No. 899 as reported in the copies of said minutes.
(Said minutes corrected to read IICouncilman Quartiroli" seconded said motion)
The Mayor declared the minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 1965 approved
as corrected.
Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained the report of
the Planning Commission recommending approval of the Tentative and Final Map of
Horace Willardls Subdivision"Wrenhaven,Unit No. III.
Motion was made by Counci lman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried to approve the Ta.ntative Map of "Wrenhavel;l, Unit No. 111.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and
carried that the Final Map of "Wrenhaven, Unit No. 111 be accepted subject to sign-
ing of the Agreement, posting of the improvement bond, and payment of the fees.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Dennis W. Daly, Pol ice Patrolman, a new City
Employee.
City Administrator Woodis report on water samples taken by the San~a Clara
County Health Department was noted and ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of monthly reports which
was ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mr. Carl Hansen
thanking the Gilroy Fire Department for their resuscitation services rendered
him while suffering a heart attack when travel ing through Gilroy.
The report of Disbursements from February 10, 1965 to March 10, 1965 was
presented, discussed, and ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood recommended that the following employees be
advanced to the next step in their respective salary ranges: Charles Bittle Jr.
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and Merle Johnson, Firemen - Engineer Range 19.3 Step "D" - $472.00 to Step "E" -
$495.00; Pedro Altamirano, Util ity Man Range 18.3 Step "A" - $387.00 to Step "B" -
$408.00; Roderick Herl itz, Pol ice Patrolman Range 21.3 Step "B" - $472.00 to Step
"C11 - $495.00; Burgess Drake, Pol ice Patrolman Range 21.3 Step "A" $449.00 to
Step "B" $472.00; and Dennis Abad, Pol ice Cadet Range 12.3 Step "A" $289.00 to
Step "B" $304.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Quartirol i seconded by Councilman Goodrich
and carried that the employees as presented be advanced to the next step in their
salary range as recommended by the City Administrator.
City Administrator Wood reported on and presented a proposed Public Rights-
Of-Way Dedication Pol icy with additions requested by the Council.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Jordan to
adopt Resolution No. 901.
RESOLUTION NO. 901
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND DECLARING POLICY OF THE CITY OF GILROY AS TO THE
ACQUIREMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAYS AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROVING PUBLIC
STREETS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1965 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Peter-
sen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard I
City Administrator Wood reported on a Joint Sewer Facil ity Report prepared
for the City of Morgan Hill, copies of said report were included with the Councils.
agenda.
Discussion was had on the matter.
This matter was referred to the Special Advisory Committee on Sewer matters
for further study prior to making any eommittment on the matter.
City Administrator Wood reported on the Liaison Between the Flood Control
District and the State Division of Highways is being maintained in reference to
Local Drainage Channels and the Council ordered said report fi led.
City Administrator Wood reported on and made certain recommendations per-
taining to pending State Legislation Affecting Municipal Governments.
Discussion was had. The City Administrator was instructed to write our
State Legislators regarding the recommendations.
City Administrator Wood presented and reported on 8n Agreement with Santa
Clara County in reference to Amimal Impoundment Services.
Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan and
carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the
City.
City Administrator Wood reported on reimbursement to the City rn the
amount of $670.00 from the Cal ifornia Peace Officers. Training Fund.
Director of Publ ic Wotks Kludt referred the report of the Trafficways
Meeting of February 10, 1965 to Councilman Duffin who summarized said meeting.
Director of Public Works Kludt recommended that the Council authorize the
City to enter into an agreement with the State Department of Finance for a popu-~
lation estimate for 1965.
The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 902 authorizing execution of said
Agreement.
Motion was made by Counci lman Goodrich seconded by Counci lman .Wentworth
to adopt Resolution No. 902.
RESOLUTION NO. 902
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REGARDING A POPULATION ESTIMATE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1965.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard
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City Administrator Wood reported on the Joint-Council-Personnel Commis-
sion Meeting of March 8, 1965, in reference to Salary & Wages.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 903.
Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin
to adopt Resolution No. 903.
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RESOLUTION NO. 903
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ALLOCATING THE VARIOUS EMPLOYEE
CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE TO APPROPRIATE RANGES AS DETERMINED BY STUDY
OF THE PERSONNEL COMMISSION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartirol i ,Wentworth, and
Petersen.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Eckard
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ABSENT:
City Administrator Wood presented a proposed Sewer Agreement with Gavi-
Ian College.
Councilman Jordan suggested that further study be made by the City prior
to entering into a Water Agreement with Gavilan College.
Discussion was had.
The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 904.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Goodrich
to adopt Resolution No. 904.
RESOLUTION NO. 904
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF GILROY AND GAVILAN
JOINT JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT.
PASSEO AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1965, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Duffin,Goodrich,Jordan,Quartiroli ,Wentworth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:Eckard
The Mayor set March 22, 1965 at 8:00 p.m. for a meeting of the Special
Advisory Committee to further study the matter of a Water Agreement with Gavilan
College officials.
City Administrator Wood presented a proposed ordinance regarding Recrea-
t i on Fees.'
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan
and carried that the proposed Recreation Fee Ordinance be introduced and publish-
ed by title and summary.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mr. Armand
White, Vice-Chairman of the Library and Culture Commission resigning from said
Commission and requesting that he be retained as Historian.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Jordan and
carried that Mr. ArmandWhite's letter of resignation be accepted with regret
and that he be retained as Historian as requested.
A publ ication, of the Santa Clara County Planning Department, No. 34
March-April ~965 was noted and ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Citizens' Committee
for Balanced Legislative Representation, dated March 8, 1965 and it was ordered
fi led.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter to the Mayor from Senator
George Murphy, dated February 26,' 1965 in re: to Reapportionment and letters
from Representatives Gubser and Mr. Don Edwards supporting Council action on
said matter. The letters were ordered filed.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the County Health Depart-
ment requesting amendment to City Ordinance No. 733 to require licensing of dogs
at four months of age.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an amendment to
Ordinance No. 733 requiring licensing of dogs at 4 months of age.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Department of Water
Resources notifying the City of a meeting on March 18, 1965 at 9:00 a.m. re-
garding.Minimum-Well Construction and Seal ing Standards.
Councilman Wentworth indicated that he would accompany City Staff at
said meeting.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Chamber of Commerce
inviting the City to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for Triolo Equipment Company
on March 17, 1965.
City Administrator Wood presented a thirty (30) day option with Joe
.Ordaz in the amount of $50.00 to purchase Lot #2 of the Gymkhana Ground Property
in the amo9nt of $9,500.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that the option with Joe Ordaz be accepted and that the City Admin-
istrator be authorized to proceed to negQtiate said sale.
City Administrator Wood reported on the March 10, 1965 Meeting regarding
Public Law No. 566 Program and the proposed schedule for said project in the
South County.
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Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reported on the progress of obtaining an
easement for the Water line to serve Santa Theresa Drive and Fil ice Drive.
Director of Public Works Kludt reported on the progress of the Seventh
Street Crossing Project.
The Mayor reported that Brem's Gravel and Sand requested use of Sixth
Street rather than First Street in their daily work schedule and also to use
Church Street rather than Monterey Street when turming off of Monterey Street
onto First Street.
Discussion was had and the Council instructed Staff to inform Brem's
Gravel and Sand that the City requests them to use the State Highway facil ities
specifically Monterey Street and First Street rather than a City street since
the heavy equipment will increase the rate of deterioration of Sixth Street
and Church Street.
Councilman Wentworth reported that the City's parking lot adjacent to
J. C. Penney Company is in need of repair.
Councilman Jordan informed the Council that he would be out of the
State from April 3rd to 10, 1965.
Councilman Goodrich informed the Council that he would be out of the
State for one month.
Director of Public Works Kludt informed the Council that the Boccie
Ball group of the Forest Street flayground have requested the City to provide
facilities to house their group during the rainy season and also separate
facilities at the Playground Site.
Council referred this request to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Ed Peterman, representing the Planning Commission
for attending the meeting.
The Work Meeting set for Monday, March 22, 1965 to discuss the proposed
Water Agreement with Gavilan College officials was changed to March 29, 1965
after the adjourned meeting to be set for awarding of the bid for Police Admin-
istration and Jail Facil ity.
At 10:31 p.m. motion was made by Council man Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Duffin and carried to adjourn to March 29, 1965.
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