Minutes 1966/08/15
Roll Call
Minutes
Bids:Storm
Drain & in-
vert
Bids:6,-67 St.
Paving Proj.
Hanna St. Im-
provements
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August 15, 1966
Gilroy, California
The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order
by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:05 p.m.
Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Chester,R.Eckard,
Norman B. Goodrich, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Kenneth L. Petersen.
Absent: Council Member: John E. Allemand.
The minutes of the regular Council Meeting of August 1, 1966
were approved as mailed and recorded.
The Mayor,stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
opening of bids for the Sargent Street Storm Drain and the invert at
the corner of Miller Avenue and First Street. City Engineer Hanna
opened the bids and explained the location of said projects. 1. Samuel
R. Spencer Construction Company - $14,711.60, 2. George C. Renz Const.
Co. - $11,545.00, 3. Granite Construction'Company - $12,829.60.4. Wm.
Radtke & Son - $13,894.80. The low bid of George C. Renz Construction
Company was referred ta the City Attorney for checking. The City
Attorney reported said bid to be in order. Motion was made by Council-
man QUBrtiroli seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the
bid of George C. Renz Canstruction Company in the amount of $11,545.00'
be awarded for the Sargent Street Storm Drain and the invert at the
corner of Miller Avenue and First Street.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
the bid opening,for the 1966-67 Street Paving Projects. City Engineer
Hanna explained where said paving projects would be completed under
said contract, and gave the Engineer's estimate at $38,935.00. The
bids were opened'and read as follows: I. Samuel R. Spencer Construc-
tion Company - $27,876.67. 2. George C. Renz Construction Company -
$25,007.07, 3. Granite Construction Company - $29,690.60. The low
bid of George C. Renz Construction Company was referred to the City
Attorney for checking. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded
by Councilman Wentworth and carded that the bid of George C. Renz
Construction Company in the amount of $25,700.07 be awarded for the
1966-67 Street Paving Projects.
The Mayor congratulated the low bidder - George C. Renz Construc-
tion Company for the above projects.
Councilman Wentworth suggested including the Street Improve-
ment on Hanna Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets (recently
petitioned to Council) in the 1966-67 Street Paving Project since the
bid awarded was considerably under the Engineer.s estimate. Council
authorized Staff to natify property owners on Hanna Street between
Sixth and Se~enth Streets that the City will recap the existing street
if the property owners will complete the curbs and gutters at said
location and if said W0rk can be completed in time to do said work
under the 1966-67 Street Paving Project bid received and awarded. The
Mayor requested a report be referred to Counci 1 at the next Counci I
meeting on said matter.
3rd Annual United A letter was presented regarding request for a solicitation
Fund Campaign permit for the Third Annual United Fund Campaign. Motion was made by
Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the
request for a solicitation permit for the 3rd Annual United Fund
Campaign be granted.
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Plan.Com.Meet.
8-4-66
City Administrator Wood presented a report of the Planning
Commission meeting of August 4, 1966 informing the Council of a
continued Public Hearing to September 1, 1966 at 7:30 p.m. re:
rezoning request of John & Inez Stelling and Dr. Taki Anagnoston
to rezone from "R-l", Single Family Residence District to "CO",
Commercial Office District, 3.54 acres located at the Southwest
corner of Sixth and Princevalle Streets.
City Administrator Wood informed the Council that the Plan-
ning Commission will meet with Planning Consultant, Mr. Warren Jones,
to review procedures and the formation of Citizens. Committee for the
planned updating and revision of the City's General Plan on August
18, 1966 at 7:30 p.m.
Monthly Reports City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly
Reports of July, 1966. Discussion was had.
Disbursements City Administrator Wood presented the report of Disbursements
from July 11, 1966 to August 10, 1966. Discussion was had regarding
said report.
Discussion was had regarding th~ City's uDsuccessful attempt
to locate a water well at Christmas Hill Park.
Salary Increases City Administrator Wood presented a report and recommendation
on step increases in the Salary Pay Plan for the following employees
to be effective September 1, 1966: Dennis W. Daly, Patrolman, Range
23, from Step "B" $546. to Step "C" $573.; Dannie Munyon, Police Cadet,
Range 13 from Step "A" $319. to Step "B" $335.; Charles C. Gorman,
Fireman-Engineer, Range 22 fr0m Step ~'D" $573. to Step "E" $602.;
Dionicio Perez, Utility Man, Range 19 from Step "C" $472. to Step "D"
$495.; and Manuel Rodriguez, Utility Man, Range 19 from Step "D" $495.
to Step "CI. $520~ Motion was made by <;ounci Jman Wentworth seconded
by Cou~cilman Duffin and carried, th~t the step increases as recom-
men~ed be approved.
N.Church St.Ext. City Administrator Wood reported on the status of the North
No. 66-1 Church Street Extension Project No. 1966-1 and stated that the City
had acquired four (4) out of the illi:ne (9) properties required for
said project and has filed suit on the remaining five (5) parcels in-
volved in said project. City Administrator Wood recommended awarding
the contract to Samuel R. Spencer Construction Company, lo~ bidder
of ~aid project, by adopting Resolution No. 1054. Resolution No.
1054, A Resolution of Award of Contract, North Church Street Exten-
sion Project No. 1966-1 was read. On motion of Councilman Chester
R. Eckar~ seconded,by Councilman Norman B. Goodrich and unanimously
carried, said Resolution was ~dop.ted.
Res.#1054
Awarding Cont.
N.Church St.
Ext.1966-1 '
Ord .#776 & 777
Tax Rate 66-
67
RESOLUTION NO. 1054
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NORTH CHURCH STREET EXTENSION PROJECT
NO. 1966-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman
~. Goodrich, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth
L. Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: John E. Allemand
City Administrator Wood reported that Ceuncilman Allemand was
absent from this Council Meeting because he had been hospitalized for
surgery.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Ordinance No. ~76
fixing the amount from property taxes necessary to support the Depart-
ments of the City and to pay B0nded Indebtedness and fixing the tax
rates for the current fiscal year 1966-67. Discussion was had regard-
ing the total assessed valuations fQr this fiscal year 1966-67. Motion
was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth to
adopt Ordinance No. 776.
ORDINANCE NO. 776
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING ,AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY
(') ,-::;,..." 0
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TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AND TO
OR OTHER INDEBTEDNESS OF THE CITY OF GILROY OR ANY PORTION OR
OF THE CITY OF GILROY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1966-1967.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Counci 1 on this 15th day of August,
the following vote:
AYES: COUNC I L MEMBERS:
PAY BONDED
DISTRICT
1966 by
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Duff in, Eckard ,Goodr ich ,Qua rt i ro 1 i , Wentworth,
and Petersen.
None
A II eman d
Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth
to adopt Ordinance No., 777.
ORDINANCE NO. 777
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT FOR THE
CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 1966-67 NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENTS AND,
BONDED I NDEBTEDNESS OF THE C,ITY OF GILROY AND THE CITY OF GILROY PARKING
DISTRICT NO.1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gilroy this 15th day of
August, 1966, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand
Annua 1 Po 1 ice
Dept.Report
City Administrator Wood noted submission of the 1965-1966 Annual
Police Department Report and included with the Agenda. Discussion was
had regarding said report.
Budget Amend- City Administrator Wood recommended Budget Amendments to the
ments following Accounts: Reducing Account 19C2-1 from $7,800. to $4,532.;
reducing Account 44.1C2 from $11,722. to $4,782.,; and increasing
Account 20C2 in the amount of $3,927. Motion was made by Councilman
Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard and carried that the Budget Accounts
be amended as recommended.
Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented a report of satisfactory Water
Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department to August 1,
1966. Said report was ordered filed.
S.C.Co.Transpor- The minutes of the County of Santa, Clara Transportation Policy
tation Committee Meeting of July 13, 1966 were noted. Councilman Duffin reported
Policy Com. that the Santa Clara County Transportation Policy Committee at the
Meet.7-13-66 August, 1966 Meeting requested an expression from each City as to what
thei r desi re is on Phase II of the Expressway Pol icy. Counci 1 instructed
City Administrator Wood to prepare a summary of Phase II of the Express-
way Policy for a report and submission to the Council for their review.
Ord.#778
Cigarette
Tax
Ordinance No. 778 regarding a Cigarette Tax for the City of Gil-
roy, previously, introduced and publ ished by title and summary was pre-
sented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Wentworth that Ordinance No. 778 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 778
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE BY ENACTING, ADOPTING, AND ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE WHICH
SHALL BE NUMBERED AND DESIGNATED "ARTICLE IVII PROVIDING FOR THE IMPOSI-
TION OF A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF DISTRIBUTING CIGARETTES IN THE CITY
OF GILROY, ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF SA~D TAX, PROVIDING FOR THE COLLEC-
TION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAID TAX, AND SETTING AN OPERATIVE DATE FOR
SAID ARTICLE.
FINALLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gilroy on this
15th day of August, 1966 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin,Eckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli,Wentworth,
and Petersen.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Allemand
Res.#1055 re: The City Attorney presented and explained Resolution No. 1055 re-
Pacheco pass-garding Pacheco Pass-Ninth Street Annexation removal from the Fire Pro-
9th St.Annex. tection District. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by
removal from Councilman Goodrich that the reading of Resolution No. 1055 be waived
Fire Diet. and that it be adopted.
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Res i gnat i on of
A .L.Fi nney
from Housing
Com.
Agreement re:
Funds of Local
Area Servo
C en t e r
Luchessa Lane
widening &
iplprovements
Ches tnut S t.
proposed Ext.
Historical
Meet.
League Meet.
I
Pedestrian
Greyhound
Depot
state Retire.
Survey
RESOLUTION NO. 1055
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM
THE GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RE-
CENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION"PACH-
ECO PASS-NINTH STREET ANNEXATION 66-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY".
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1966, by the follow-
i ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Duffin,fckard,Goodrich,Quartiroli ;Went-
worth, and Petersen.
None
Allemand.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter of resig-
nation from Mr. A. L. Finney, resigning from the Housing Authority
Commission. Council instructed the City Administrator to write a
letter of thanks to Mr. Finney. The Mayor noted that he would
select someone to replace Mr. Finney for presentation to the
Council at the next meeting.
Discussion was had regarding possibility of accepting names
from loca,l citizens wishing to serve on the various Commissions.
This matter was taken under consideration for study.
City Administrator Wood presented and read a proposed Agree-
ment with the Local Area Service Center under the Economic Opportu-
nity Commission for the contribution of funds under their program
to the City.s Recreation Program for the purchase of rec~eation
equipment. City Administrator Wood stated that they have contributed
$2,000.00 to date for said program. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Agree-
ment as presented be approved subject to the approval of the City
Attorney..
,
City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from Mr.
William Boyle re: improvement of Luchessa Lane from Monterey Street
to the Southern Pacific Railroad Company property at Luchessa Lane.
City Administrator Wood reported that the proposed widening and
improvement of said street is planned for an 86 foot width which
would require obtaining a 13 foot right-of-way from the property
owner to the North of Luchessa Lane (Joseph Gubser) and a 33 foot
width from Mr. Boyle's property development to the south of Luchessa
Lane. He stated that he proposed the City offer red to construct
curbs and gutters on the Boyle property in exchange for the.addi-
tional 10 foot requirement or pay the cost of land required for
the additional 10 feet. It was noted that Mr. Boyle.s primary concern
was immediate completion of the entire 86 foot street adjacent to
his property. Council tabled action in order for Staff to contact
Mr. Joseph Gubser to determine if he would be willing to improve his
portion of Luchessa Lane. Discussion was had regarding the proposed
plans for a Median Strip on Luchessa Lane.
The Mayor reported that he had contacted some of the property
owners on Chestnut Street regarding its extension and that they have a-
greed to forming an Assessment District from Ninth Street to Baines
Lane for said extension.
Society City Administrator Wood requested a W0rk Study meeting with the
Council and Historical Society regarding proposed plans for the
future disposition of the Old City Hall. Council set Monday, Aug.
22, 1966 at 8:00 p.m. in Council Chambers for said meeting.
The Mayor noted the League of California Cities Bi-Monthly
meeting on Thursday, August 25, 1966 in San Mateo. Councilmen
Goodrich and Wentworth indicated they may attend said meeting.
Bench Councilman Wentworth requested installation of a cement pedes-
trian bench in front of the Greyhound Bus Depot. It was suggested to
use one of the benches located on the west side of the City that is
not receiving much use.
Councilman Wentworth inquired about the status of the proposed
survey for State Retirement Plan for City Employees. City Adminis-
trator Wood reported that a letter had been received regarding the
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the total cost of said plan and that the City has requested additional
detailed information. City Administrator Wood recommended that said
survey be presented to the Personnel Commission for study prior to pre-
sentation before the Council. Council concurred.
Speeq Limit in Councilman Eckard inquired about the speed limit of vehicles in
Alleys re: the alleys adjacent to the two City Parking Lots reported at the last
Park.Lots Council Meeting. Staff recommended painting pedestrian lines at the
rear of said lots to determine if this will alleviate the occasional
excess speed of vehicles in said alleys. Council agreed to try this
solution.
Morgan
Joint-
Sewer Fac-
i 1 i ties
Hill Councilman Goodrich inquired about the progress of the proposed
Joint-Sewer Service with Morgan Hill. City Administrator Wood reported
that the preliminary application had been submitted to the Federal
Government and have received word that they are processing the applica-
tion.
Filter Beds Councilman Wentworth noted that 20 acres of filter beds are under
re:Sewer construction at the Sewer Farm.
Farm
Adjournment At 9:38 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by
Counci Iman Wentworth and carried to adjourn to Tuesday, September 6,
1966.