Minutes 1966/06/06
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Minutes
P. & R.Director
Pub.Hearing
Ronan Ave.#
66-1 Annexa-
tion
Res .# 10/14
Ord.#767
Gilroy, California
June 6, 1966
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin,
Chester R. Eckard, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Members: N0rman B. Goodrich and Charles F.
Qua r t i ro 1 i .
The minutes of the regular Council Meeting of May 16, 1966 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor introduced Mr. Robert H. Frost, Parks and Recreation
Director. City Administrator WOQd commented on the recruitment of
said position and congratulated Mr. Frost.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a ,Publ ic Hearing on proposed "Ronan Avenue No. 66-1 Annexation to
the City of G i 1 roy'l .
Councilman Quartiroli entered at 8:05 p.m. and took his seat at
the Council table.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or
against the proposed Ronan Avenue No. 66-1 Annexation. There was no
comment from anyone in the audience. City Administrator Wood explained
the location of the proposed annexation. Motion was made by Council-
man Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public
Hearing be closed.
The City Attorney presented and read in part Resolution No. 1914
referring to no majority protests. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard that the reading of Resolu-
tion No. 1014 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1014
RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST HAS BEEN MADE TO THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED IN THE PROCEEDINGS AS "RONAN AVENUE
NO. 66-1 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY"
PASSED AND ADOPTED immediately follQwing the hearing mentioned in this
Resolution, this 6th day of June, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Quartiroli, Went-
worth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
The City Attorney presented and read in part Ordinance No. 767
annexing "Ronan Avenue 66-1 Annexation". Motion was made by Council-
man Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordin-
ance No. 767 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 767
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY DES IGNATED AS "RONAN AVENUE NO. 66-1 ANNEXATI ON 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 by the Gilroy City Council this 6th day of June,
1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Quartiroli, Went-
worth, and Petersen.
NOES; COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COU~CIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
Pub. Hear. Farrell The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Ave.lOl Annex. Public Hearing on proposed "Farrell Avenue-lOl Annexation to the City
of Gilroy". City Administrator Wood explained the location of the
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proposed annexation. The MaY0r asked if anyone in the audience wished to
speak for or against the proposed annexation. There was no comment from
anyone in the audience. Motion wa~ made by Councilman Eckard seconded
by Councilman Wentworth to close the Public Hearing.
Res.#1015 The City Attorney presented and read in part Resolution No. 1015
referring to no majority protests. Motion was made by ,Councilman Went-
worth seconded by Councilman Allemand that the reading of Resolution No.
1015 be waived and that it be adopted.
Ord.#76B
RESOLUTION NO. 1015
RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST HAS BEEN MADE TO THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED IN THE PROCEEDINGS AS "FARRELL
AVENUE-101 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED immediately following the hearing mentioned in
this Resolution, this 6th day of June, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Quartiroli, Wentworth,
and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
The City Attorney presented and read in part Ordinance No. 768
annexing "Farrell Avenue-101 Annexation". Motion was made by Counci lman
Duffin seconded by Counci.1man Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance
No. 768 be waived and that it be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 768
AN ORDINANC.E PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY DESIGNATED AS "FARRELL AVENUE-101 ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY"
AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TER1ITORY IN AND AS A PART OF
SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by' the G i 1 roy City Counc i 1 th i so 6thda y of June, 1966,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABS ENT.:
Allemand,Duffin,Eckard,Quartiroli ,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
None
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNC I L MEMBERS:
Plan.Com.Meet. Director of Public Works Kludt presented and explained the report
5/19/66 & of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 19, 1966 informing the Council
6/2/66 that no official action was taken at said meeting; reporting on the
Meeting of June 2, 1966 informing the Council of a Public Hearing held
before the Commission on a conditional Use Permit request of Mobil Oil
Company to construct an automebile Service Station at the Southwest
corner of Westwood Drive and First Street, granting same subject to
certain conditions.
Restrictions The Mayor referred the matter of restricting automobile service
for Auto. station installations at certain locations to Staff and Planning Con-
Ser.Sta. sultant for study.
Lib.& Culture City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from the
Com.Report Library and Cultural Commission requesting Councils. confirmation in
the appointment of Mrs. Mary L. Goshert as Chief Librarian effective
June 10, 1966. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that the appointment of Mrs. Mary L.
Goshert as Chief Librarian be confirmed as recommended effective June
10, 1966.
Appoint-
ment of
Chf. Li bra-
rian
Letter to
retiring
Librarian
The Mayor instructed the City Administrator to write a letter to
Mrs. Marjorie Grodhaus, retiring City Librarian, thanking her for con-
tinuing to remain on the job until a qualified replacement could be
obtained for said position.
Water Samples City Administrator Wood reported on Water Samples taken by Santa
Clara County Health Department. Discussion was had regarding, the possi-
bilityof sealing off.a portion of the lower casing in Well #4 due to
positive reactions showing periodically at said well. There was no
action taken in this regard.
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Wr i te-off of
Uncollectable
Water Accts.
A.B.C. Appli-
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Sewer Servi ce
Ra tes
Budget Amend-
ment
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City Administrato~ Wood presented a request from the Finance
Department to write-off Uncollectable Water Accounts in the amount of
$147.63 noting that $80.00 of Dep0s~ts are covering this write-off.
Motion ,was made by Councilman Wentw0rth seconded by Councilman Alle-
mand and carried that the Uncollectable Water Accounts as presented
in the amount of $147.63 be written-off as recommended, noting that
$80.00 of Deposits are covering a portion of this write-off.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on an application
from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for an "On-Sale Beer & Wine
License" at El Gallo, 63 South Monterey Street, recommending no objec-
tions. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board be
advised that the City has no objections to the application presented.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a report on pro-
posed Sewer Service rates for the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by
Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that
Staff be authorized to prepare an Ordinance to include the rates
presented and recommended.
City Administrator Wood requested a Budget Amendment to
increase Account 37C2, Street Lighting, in the amount of $2,125.00
noti ng that th is amendment was previ ous 1 y d~scussed, however the exact
amount was not known at that time. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that Account 37C2
be amended in the amount of $2,125.00 as recommended.
Bond Consultant City Administrator Wood presented a report on an Agreement
Agreement to Engage a Bond Consultant, J. B. Hanauer & Co., and requested ap-
proval of the Agreement subject to the City Attorney.s approval.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin
and carried that the Agreement as presented be approved and that the
Mayor be authorized to execute same, subject to approval of the City
Attorney.
Cigarette Tax
Ordinance
Garbage Dump
Charges
1966-67 Budget
Pub.Hearing
66-67 Budget
Group Barbecue
Fac i 1 i ty-Xmas
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City Administrator Wood reported on a proposed Cigarette
Tax Ordinance. Mr. Cal LeNeave requested to table said matter in
order that he might present some additional data on said matter.
The Council tabled said matter to allow Staff and Mr. LeNeave to fur-
ther study the proposed Cigarette Tax Ordinance.
Dump
made
ried
ed.
City Administrator Wood reported on the present Garbage
Charges and recommended a revision in said charges. Motion was
by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Duffin and car-
to approve said revisions for Garbage Dump Charges as recommend-
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City Administrator Wood reported on the proposed changes in
the 1966-67 Budget and reviewed same. Councilman Wentworth recommend-
ed that the $4,000.00 for construction of new filter beds in the 1965-
66 Budget be carried over to the 1966-67 Budget in order to complete
said project in next fiscal year. Council indicated that the 1966-67
Budget could be amended to include said project. Motion was made
by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that
the 1966-67 Preliminary Budget as presented and revised be approved
~nd that a Public Hearing date of M0nday, June 20, 1966 be set for
approval of the 1966-67 Budget.
City Administrator Wood presented recommendations on Use
of the Group Barbecue Facility at Christmas Hill Park. Discussion
was had on the proposed fees for use of said facility by non-resi-
dents of the City of Gilroy. It was suggested by Council that the
City charge $25.00 in addition to the $20.00 Deposit requirement
for use of the facility by non-residents of the City of,Gilroy.
Council agreed on the recommendations for Use of the Group Barbecue
Facility as presented and the Mayor referred the matter to the City
Administrator and Parks and Recreation Director to finalize same.
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N.Church St.Ext., City Administrator Wood reported on the schedul ing for
Assessment North Church Street Extension Project. City Administrator Wood recom-
District mended, Staff be authorized to enter into an Agreement with Title
Insurance and Trust Co. to obtain reports for a minimum right-of-way
fee, subject to approval by the City Attorney. Motion was made by
Agreement
Tit 1 e Ins.
& Trust Co.
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Councilman Wentworth seconded-by Councilman Allemand and carried that the
Mayor be authorized to execute the Agreement with Title Insurance and
Trust Company as recommended.
Councilman Duffin abstained from voting 0n said motion and stated
that he is a Property Owner who would be affected by this project.
S.C.Co.Transpor- Director of Public Works Kludt reviewed the minutes of the County
tation of Santa Clara Transportation Policy Committee Meeting of May II, 1966
Policy Com. re: Oregon-Page Mill Inter-Change in Palo Alt0.
Meet.5/11/66
Proposed Public The Mayor requested tabling action on the proposed Resolution
Alley-Castle-Declaring a Public Alley in Tract No. 506 "Castlewood Park, Unit No. I"
wood Park #l to allow property owners to be present during said discussion. Director
of Public Works Kludt explained the,matter. The Council requested
Staff to notify all property owners affected by said Alley proposal.
Recess
Card-Room
opera t i on
Ordinance
Open-Space
funds Con-
tract
Res.#1016
The Mayor declared a Recess at 10:20 p.m. and reconvened at 10:25
p.m.
The City presented and read a proposed amendment ,to the ordinance
regulating the operation of Card Rooms. Motion was made by Councilman
Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed
ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter report in re: to
Adoption of a Resolution and Execution of a Contract for Open-Space
funds, ProjectOSA-199 (G) (Mi ller Park), recommending execution of
said Agreement. City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution
No. 1016 authorizing execution of said Agreement by the Mayor. Motion
was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin to
adopt Resolution No. 1016.
RESOLUTION NO. 1016
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR
GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND/OR DEVELOP LAND FOR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES NO. CALIF.
OSA-119 (G) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY A ND THE UN ITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Quartiroli, Went-
worth and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: G00drich
Res.#1017 re: City Administrator Wood presented a request from the League of
opposition California Cities in opposition to Curbside Delivery of Mail, and read
to Curbside Resolution No. 1017 supporting said request. Motion was made by
Mail Delivery Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Allemand to adopt Resolu-
t i on No. 1 0 17 .
Proposed
Bus Li ne
Proj ect
Federal Hwy.
Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 1017
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OPPOSING CURBSIDE
DELIVERY OF MA I L BY THE UNITED STATES POST OFF ICE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of June, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Quartiroli, Went-
worth, and Petersen.
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich
County City Administrator Wood presented and read a lytter from the S. & S.
Enterprises Inc. regarding the proposed County Bus, LIne Project and re-
quested that same be investigated further. Council took no action on
same.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Senator
George Murphy in regard to Reallocation of Federal Highways Funds to
Cal ifornia.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained a letter and
Resolution from the Twon of Los Gatos in regard to Reallocation of
Federal Highway Funds.
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San Martin Vine- City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from San
yards Co. Martin Vineyards Company in regard to the Carbide Guns, westerly of
Santa Theresa Drive.
Migrant Labor City Administrator Wood presented and explained a letter
Housing from the Board of Supervisors in regard to Migrant Labor Housing.
Old City Hall City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Calif-
ornia Historical Society in regard to preservation of the Old City
Ha II.
Boy Scout Award City Administrator Wood notified the Council @f an invitation
from the local Boy Scouts to attend an Eagle Scout Honor Award Presen-
tation on June 13, 1966. Councilman Wentworth reported that he would
attend said presentation.
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City Barbecue City Administrator Wood notified the Council that the City
Barbecue had been tentatively scheduled for July 23, 1966.
Records Manage- City Administrator Wood presented a proposed Agreement
ment Contract Mr. Stuart Davis for Record Management Consultant Services.
was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard
carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute said Agreenent
behalf of the City.
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Pub.Wks.Economic City Administrator Wood explained the Public Works Economic
Develop. Development Program noting that said program must be forwarded to
Program the Federal Government prior to June 30, 1966. He recommended that
the City advise the County that they favor the County taking all
necessary actions to qualify under this program. The Council instru-,
cted the City Administrator to proceed with such a recommendation to
the County.
TownHa II
Meet i ng
The Mayor informed the Council of the Town Hall Meeting on
June 10, 1966 at 8:00 p.m. and stated that the Speaker will be Con-
gressman Charles S. Gubser with Jess Marlowe of Channel II as Modera-
tor.
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North-side Park City Administrator Wood presented the revised North-side Park
Plan and recommended approval to proceed with the applications. City
Administrator Wood requested Councilman Quartiroli to prepare cost
estimates for the pool proposed at said park. Councilman Quartiroli
agreed. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Council-
man Wentworth and carried that the proposed North-side Park plan as
presented be approved.
Flood Control Councilman Wentworth reported on a Flood Control Meeting that he
Meet.Report attended on June 2, 1966 in the East Meeting Room of Wheeler Auditorium,
regarding the problem of water running off of Gavi Ian Col.lege and re-
ported that the third plan was accepted with an understanding that
Gavilan College would build two permanent dams. Gavilan College Offi-
cials indicated that funds would be provided in their proposed Budget
for construction of said dams.
East Meet.Room Councilman Wentworth also reported that he reueived several
compliments on the City of Gilroy's East Meeting room.
Alex.St.Ext. Councilman Wentworth inquired of the progress of the Extension
of Alexander Street to Luchessa Lane.. City Administrator Wood reported
that he had contacted some of the property owners and that of those
contacted Mr. Engle indicated interest to proceed and Mr. Borelli indi-
cated that he would dedicate right-of-way if the City would construct
the Street. He was advised that the City would not do this.
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Ra i I roo d
ings
Cross- Councilman Wentworth reported that on June 2, 1966 all of the
Railroad Crossings in the City of Gilroy were blocked with the excep-
tion of Ninth Street. City Administrator Wood reported that on June 3,
1966 Mr. Carl Olsen, Public Relations-Southern Pacific Railroad Company,
was in and concerned about this matter. Mr. Olsen, indicated his desire
to determine if any specific train is blocking the local railroad
crossings. He also suggested that gates be installed at the crossings
allowing the trains to increase their speed through Gilroy. He also
indicated that he was favorably impressed in regard to the proposed
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Electronic Monit~ring System for trains. Chief of Police Laizure fur-
ther commented on the meeting with Mr. Olsen.
Water to be Councilman Quartiroli requested that water pitchers be obtained
provided at for the Counci I Chambers and drinking water provided at all Counci 1
Council Meet. Meetings.
Painting of
Wheeler Aud..
Director of Public Works Kludt requested authorization to adver-
tise bids for interior and exterior painting of the Wheeler Auditorium.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Eckard
and carried that the City advertise bids for said painting of Wheeler
Auditorium. '
Adjournment
At If:14 p.m. motion was made by Councrlman Duffin seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn.
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