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Minutes 1966/08/15 Roll Call Minutes Bids:Storm Drain & in- vert Bids:6,-67 St. Paving Proj. Hanna St. Im- provements -....... ..., ~ ~ , 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. 2 ,~:"""f() '0i.:.J 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 ....,.u 0 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. 2574 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 n ,~~ "'" ,... ": , '''I. ';"".U U 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.