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Minutes 1966/05/02 Roll Ca 11 Minutes Pub.Hear.re: Hecker Pass- Morey Ave. Annex.66-1 Res;.#1012 & #1013 :")-'- "/, ;-'," 0) "'" .-- 'f'--..1 ,,_) i,; Gilroy, California May 2, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Co~ncil was called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:04 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartiroli The minutes of the regular Council Meeting of April 18, 1966 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Publ ic Hearing on the proposed "Hecker Pass-Morey Avenue Annexa- tion 66-1, to the City of Gilroy". City Administrator Wood explained the location of the, proposed annexation. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed annexa- tion. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried to close the Publ ic Hearing. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1012. Councilman Quartiroli entered and took his seat at the Council table at 8:07 p.m. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth to adopt Resolution No. 1012 RESOLUTION NO. 1012 RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST HAS BEEN MADE TO THE ANNEXAT ION OF TERR ITORY DES I GNATED I N THE PROCEED I NGS AS "HECKER PASS-MOREY AVENUE ANNEXATION 66-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY"'. PASSED AND ADOPTED immediately following the hearing mentioned in the above Resolution, this 2nd day of May, 1966, by the following vote: 25;36 AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quarti- roli, Wentworth, and Petersen. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: The City Attorney presented and read in part Resolution No. 1013. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1013 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1013 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TER~fTORY , DES IGNATED AS "HECKER PASS-MOREY AVENUE ANNEXAT I ON 66-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY" AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 1966, by the following ~ote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiro- Ii, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Portuguese Society City Administrator Wood presented a request from the I.F.D.E.S. Annual celebra- Portuguese Society of Gilroy to conduct their annual celebration and tion parade on May 15, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the I.F.D.E.S, Portuguese Society of Gilroy be granted permission to conduct their annual cele- bration and parade as requested. Jr.Chamber Survey City Administrator Wood reported that Representatives Mr. Don re:Community Malinoff and Mr. Gary Hughes of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce were present facilities in the audience to explain the completed Questionnaire Survey of Com- munity Facil ities. Mr. Don Malinoff addressed the Council and answered questions regarding said Survey. The Mayor thanked the Jr. Chamber for their report on said survey and adtised the Representatives that the Council would take the Survey under advisement and study. , S.P.Railroad Crossings P I an .Com.Meet. 4/21/66 The Mayor stated that Representatives of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company were present in the audience to report on Traffic De- lays at the local Railroad Crossings. Mr. Harold Fulkerson, Train Mas- ter of Watsonville; Mr. J. J. Tierney, Train Master of San Jose and Mr. Paul Wilsen, Assistant Train Master of San Jose addressed the Council and reported and explained the Company.s reasons why delays occur at local Railroad Crossings. The Southern Pacific Representatives assured the City that the I.O.O.F. Railroad Crossing would be kept open for emergency vehicles at all times. Discussion was had regarding instal- lation of an electronic system at the Fire Station alerting personnel of trains approaching and leaving the City Limits. This matter was referred to Staff for a feasibility study. The Mayor thanked the Southern Pacific Company's Representa- tives for their attendance at the Council Meeting and report on Traffic Delays at local Railroad Crossings. Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained the re- port of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 21, 1966 informing the Council of no action taken on a Use Permit Ap~lication to the County from Gerald Jones to construct a rest-home on the West side of Kern Avenue between Vickery A~enue and Day Road. (In answer to the County's request for comment the Commission pointed out to the County that the property should be annexed to the City of Gilroy'within a one year period and hopefully in an improvement district within eighteen months.) The Planning Commission report also informed the Council that it recom- mended against the request of J.R. Musso to rezone 11.538 acres from R-I-A: B-4 to "A", exclusive Agriculture on the East side of Morey' Avenue between Day and Hecker Pass Roads due primarily to the effe2t on future street patterns; requesting the Council to go on record with the County as being opposed to "Greenbelt'l Zoning for smaller parcels and n~ting that the request for a Use Permit to construct a mfgrant labor camp was withdrawn by the Progressive Growers Association& =~~.Ml C) i~ ,) 7 kl 00 I Greenbelt Zoning Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Policy Eckard and carried that Staff notify the County Planning Commission that the City Council is opposed to "Greenbelt" Zoning for smaller parcels as recommended by the City Planning Commission. Councilman Allemand voted "no" on the motion. It was also noted that the City conduct an educational program regarding future proposed annexations in notifying property owners that they will not lose their farming operations when they become a part of the Ci ty. P.& R. Com. Meet. City Administrator Wood reported on the Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation that the City acquire a parcel of property immediately adjoining the eastern boundary of Elliot School for play- ground and park purposes. Mr. Carmen Filice, representing the Commission, addressed the Council and further explained the Parks and Recreation Commissions' proposal. The Council took the matter under advisement and study. A.B.C. Appli- ca t i on-G i 1- roy Bowl City Administrator Wood reported on an application to the Alco- holic Beverage Control Board for an liOn Sale General Liquor License" at 154 North Monterey Street (Gilroy Bowl). City Administrator Wood also reported that all reports regarding the appl!c~tion for a Card Room License at Gilroy Bowl had not been received7~nat Staff did not have recommendations on this matter at this time. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that Staff be authorized to notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board tha.t the City has no objections to said "On Sale Genera 1 Li quor Li cense" at G i 1 roy Bowl. Fun Fair Shows City Administrator Wood reported on a Request of Fun Fair Shows for Amusement Rides at Town Plaza Shopping Center, June 1-5, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth sec~ded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the request of Fun Fair Shows for Amusement Rides for a license at Town Plaza Shopping Center on June 1st through 5, 1966 be approved subject to proper indemnification, adequate police and fire protection and that they adhere to operating hours establ ished in the past and ps explained by the City Administrator. 701 Plan.Grant City Administr.ator Wood reported on the Progress of the 701 application Planning Grant Appl ication. City Administrator Wood also noted that the Open-Space Grant for Miller Park had been approved. Approval of Open-Space Grant re:Miller Park M i gran t Labor Camp Tour The City Administrator reported on a recent Tour of the Migrant Labor Camp at Indio, California by City Officials. Discussion was had regard- ing support by the City regarding Migrant Labor Camp.s. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried that the City take no action on the proposed Migrant Labor Camp and to not consider entering into a program for a Migrant Labor Camp at this time, to request County cooperation on a future program, and to refer the matter to the Local Housing Authority. CO,uncilman Allemand voted "No" on the motion. Cap~lmp.Program' City Administrator Wood reported on the Council Study Session 1966-1971 and Revisions to the Capital Improvement Program for 1966-1971. Discus- sion was had. Report on 6th St.Over- pass City Emgineer Hanna reported on the Sixth Street Overpass Study recommending that said overpass be proposed for Tenth Street rather than Sixth Street. Discussion was had. Council agreed and instructed Staff to proceed with proposals and sketch designs for submission to the State regarding an Overpass at Tenth Street. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Eckard. and carried that the 1966-1971 Capital Improvement Program as presented with revisions be approved. Mill er Ave. Crossing at Uvas Creek Recess The City Engineer reported on the Miller Avenue Crossing at Uvas Creek to be estimated in the amount of $163,000.00 for Engineering and Contingencies. The Mayor called a Recess at 10:47 p.m. and reconvened at 10:50 p.m. ." ,"":'i) 8. L'0rJ_ Ass es smen t Dist.re: Ex t. C hu rch St. Accumulation of 186.1 Gas Tax Funds The City Engineer reported on the proposed Assessment District for the Extension of North Church Street. The Council requested a meeting with the property owners affected in the proposed Assess- ment District to determine if the property owners from Welburn to Ronan Avenues would agree to said Assess-ment District to complete the entire project as presented and subsequently determine the interest of those owners between Ronan and Farrell Avenues. Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained a petition for accumulation of Section 186.1 Gas Tax Fund~. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried to approve the Petition to accumulate the total apportionment of Section 186.1 Funds for the 1963-1964 fiscal year; the required matching funds in the amou~t of $21,340.00 will be provided from the City's General Fund and the Directo~ of Publ ic Works, Max D. Kludt, is here- wit~ authorized to execute the petition. Appointment of The Mayor presented the following names for Commissioners to Housing the Housing Authority: Mr. Arch Finney, Chairman - 1 year term; Mr. Authority Arch Finney, Chairman - 1 year term; Mr. Fred Sanchez - 2 yrs.; Commissioners Rev. William Sanford - 3 yrs.; Mr. Trevis Berry - 4 yrs.; and Mr. Frank Aldridge - 4yrs. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the names selected by the Mayor for Commissioners to the Housing Authority be confirmed and approved by the Council. Ord .#766 re: Auctioneer Li cense Letters from Officials re: Free- way Bypass 9th Biennial Mayors & Counci Imen Institute Inter-City Counc i I Meet. Xmas Hi 11 Park 1st & Miller Ave.draina- ge ditch The City Clerk presented and read Emergency Ordinance No. 766. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Went- worth to adopt Ordinance No. 766. ORDINANCE NO. 766 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SUBDIVISION 4 OF SECTION 13.40 OF THE GILROY CITY CODE BY PROVIDING THE LICENSE FEE TO BE PAID BY AUCTIONEERS MAINTAINING A FIXED PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF GILROY, DIVIDING SAID SUCTIONEERS INTO TWO CLASSES, AND PROVIDING FOR A LARGER FEE TO BE PAID BY AUCTIONEERS HAVING NO FIXED PLACE OF BUSINESS IN SAID CITY, DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO 6E JW EMERGENCY MEASURE, AND THE FACTS CONSTITUTING THE EMERGENCY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of May, 1966, and ordered published by title and summary in accordance with Section 607 of the Gilroy City Charter, by the following vc~e: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quarti- roli, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Wood presented and read letters from S~aators Kuchel, Murphy, Bradley, Governor Brown and Congressman Gubser in re: to their support on the Freeway Bypass at Gilroy. The Mayor Noted the 9th Biennial Mayors and Councilmen Institute in Monterey on May 22-25, 1966. The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting on Thursday, May 5, 1966 at the Sakura Gardens in Mt. View at 8:00 p.m. Councilman Duffin inquired of the progress of installation of barbecue pits at Christmas Hill Park. Director of Public Works Kludt reported that the small barbecue pits had been installed and that the large pit is anticipated to be installed soon by the Agri- culture students of the High School. Discussion was had regarding signing Xmas Hill Park and dedication of the grounds. Discussion was also had regarding a part-time Supervisor at the Xmas Hill Park grounds on week-ends. Councilman Eckard inquired about the exceptionally large dip in the street for drainage purposes at First and Miller. Director of Public Works Kludt reported that a pipe invert is planned for this location next budget year. Clock-Old City Hall Parking Limit Sign-OldCity Ha 11 lot nh("g L .J ,j ~. . Councilman Allemand requested that the clock at the Old City Hall be corrected to Day Light Savings Time. Director of Public Works Kludt reported that he had made the correction today. Councilman Eckard reported that the lights on the West Side of the Old City Hall Clock were out. Director of Public Works Kludt indicated that this would be corrected. Councilman Wentworth inquired about the 2 hr. parking limit sign installed at the Parking Lot at the Old City Hall site. Respectfully submitted, "'\ ) t;___/-/ .-"'~ //. " , (/" .;,"4... ~ / ,'-J., ( <,-" / " ... City Clerk /