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Minutes 1966/12/19 n606 Roll Call Minutes Pub.Hear.re: Weed Abate. Res .#1 071 Wren-Monterey- Farrell Annex. Gilroy, California December 19, 1966 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:03 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 Minytes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 1966 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing re: Weed Abatement. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against said Weed Abatement program. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by CouncJlman Eckard, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 1071 Ordering Destruction of Weeds, etc. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Goodrich that the reading of Resolution No. 1071 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1071 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INSTRUCTING THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ABAu.E NUISANCE ARISING OUT OF WEEDS GROWING UPON LOTS OR IN FRONT OF PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GILROY AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 754. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of December, 1966, by the following called vote: ~ES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Quartiroli NOES: ABSENT: City Administrator Wood presented a proposal of the City of Gilroy to annex on its own initiative 50.521 acre parcel of land to be known as "Wren-Monterey-Farrell Annexation to the City of Gilroy". He further explained the location of said proposal. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1072 initiating proceedings for said annexation. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1072 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1072 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY. ("""""" -..... Petition re: relocation of Lwwton house ,""'-' I .... Installation of proposed Hwy. Signs "",.. -- Request for expansion of Pound 2607 ADOPTED Ayes: this 19th day of December, 1966, by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckare, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Quartiroli Noes: Absent: The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1073 setting Monday, February 6, 1967 as a Public Hearing date on said pro- posal. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1073 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1073 RESOLUTION INITIATING PROCEEDINGS BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO ANNEX TO SAID CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "WREN-MONTEREY-FARRELL ANNEX- ATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY" AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION. ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1966, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Quartiroli Councilman Quartiroli entered at 8:13 p.m. and took his seat at the Council table. The City Clerk presented and read a petition from 33 residents in the vicinity of Third and Rea Streets objecting to the proposed relocation of Philip Lawton's house presently located at 186 North Eigleberry Street proposed to be moved to the northwest corner of Rea and Third Streets. City Adminis- trator Wood presented and read a letter from Mr. Joe Lazaneo Jr. objecting to same. Mr. Philip Lawton addressed the Council and explained his proposal for relocating said house. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that action on. said petition be deferred to the next regular Council Meeting of January 3, 1967 in order to allow Mr. Lawton to meet with the neighborhood and further explain his proposal. Counci 1men Duffin and Quartirol i voted "no" on said motion. The Mayor called on Assemblyman George W. Milias and Supervisor Sig Sanchez to comment on the proposal of the City to install Highway Signs at the north and south entrances on Monterey Highway to alert motorists that they are entering a congested traffic area. Assemblyman Milias and Supervisor Sanchez both recommended that erection of said signs at this time is not advisable due to pending changes in the new State Administration and because we are competing with several other critically needed highway projects. Supervisor Sanchez reccom- mended that the City adopt a Resolution to be forwarded to the new Governor elect requesting the appointment of someone from Santa Clara County to the Highway Commission in filling some pending vacancies on said Commission. Such an appointment would improve the entire County's position. The Mayor thanked Assem- blyman Mi1ias and Supervisor Sanchez for attending this Council meeting and explaining their position on this matter. Dr. Haines, Rabies Control Officer of Santa Clara County, addressed the Council and recommended that the Council consider expansion of the kennels at the Gilroy Pound at their 1967-68 Budget Work Session. He also suggested that an additional 10-12 kennels should be proveded for in the 1967-68 Budget. He Further noted that the rabies problem had doubled within the past year and recommended increased activity of animal control in the area. Said matter was referred to the 1967-68 Budget Work Session. ':)6.-00 -~) 0 Plan.Com.Meet. 12/15/66 Personnel Com. Mee t. 12/13/66 Recreation Supervisor I Y Rec.Leader Introduction Ord.re:Dir; Pub.Wks. The report of the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, December 15, 1966, was presented by Secfetary Kludt recommending establishment of Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street from Eighth Street to Luchessa Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that January, 3, 1967 be set as a Public Hearing date for adoption of said Official Plan Lines. The report of the Personnel Commission meeting of Tuesday, December 13, 1966, was presented and explained by Personnel Direc- tor Reinsch, recommending updating the Administrative Ordinance to reflect the change in the Publ ic Works Department, which would name the Director of Public Works-City Engineer as the Department Head, and the Parks and Recreation Department, which would reflect the hiring of a full-time Director, and the change of duties in the Parks Division and Recreation Division; further recommending that the Foreman can adequately supervise the present four Utility Men in the Water Division and when at Least six Utility Men are in this Division then the position of Senior Utility Man should be filled. The Commission further recommended thatthe classification of Foreman and one Senior Utility Man be retained in the Sewer- Streets Division and also recommended that the present classifica- tion of Recreation Director be abolished and replaced with the classification of Recreation Supervisor I and that the present classification of Playground Supervisor be abolished and replaced with the classification of Recreation Leader. .., I -J Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Council- man Allemand and carried that the present classification of Recrea- tion Director be abolished and replaced with the classification of Recreation Supervisor * and that the classification of Playground Supervisor be abolished and replaced with the classification of Recreation Leader. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance changing the title and designation of the Head of the Depa tment of Public Works from "f1irector of Public Works" to "Director of Public Works-City Engineer". Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. ..... I ....." City Administrator Wood reported that on January 1, 1967 there will be an opening in the Police Department and that examina- tions were conducted on December 13, 1966 with six applicants passing the oral interview. He also reported that the Personnel Commission at their meeting of December 13, 1966 also discussed the Retirement and Medical Insurance Programs of the City and authorized Staff to proceed with the Salary Survey for the next fiscal year. Monthly Reports City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of Monthly Nov. 1966 Reports of November 1966. Discussion was had. Dusbursements The Reports of Disbursements from November II, 1966 to December 10, 1966 were noted and discussed. Salary Increases City Administrator Wood recommended step increases in the salary pay plan for Leonard Taylor and Arnold Wenneberg~ Utility Men to become effective January I, 1967 as follows: Range 19, from Step "A" $427, to Step "B" $449. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the salary increases as presented be approved to become effective January I, 1967 Commissioners" expiration of terms ....... - City Administrator Wood requested appointment of Commission- er's terms expiring December 31, 1966. Council deferred action on same to the next regular eouncil Meeting of January 3, 1967 in order to allow time to contact those Commission Members whose terms shall expire to determine if they will serve an additional term. . Meet. re: proposed S.Co.Airport ..... ..... Refund of Ins. Premiums Caretaker's residence at Golf Course Luchessa Ave. Railroad Crossing "",...., Specs.&bids for '67 Pol ice veh. ... Co. of S.C. Trans.Policy Meet. Well Tests Intro.Ord.re: Council Mem- ber Salaries Proposed amend. Zon.Ord.re: Junk Autos ".... 0609 City Administrator Wood reported on the Status of Discus- sions of a South County Airport and noted a meeting scheduled for December 20, 1966 at the South County Building at 8:00 p.~. to further disouss same. Councilman Wentworth recommended that boundary lines be established regarding the location of the pro- posed Airport and suggested that same be located in an area from the Llagas Creek at the Sunnybrook Bridge in an easterly direc- tion toward the mountain range and as far south to Highland Avenue, some-where in this vicinity excluding San Martin proper and speaking of the outlying m8untain range only. City Administrator Wood reported on a $927.00 refund of a portion of Medical and Life Insurance Premiums and recommended that same be ear-marked for increased medical coverage and for expansion of the medical program in the future. City Adminis- trator Wood recommended that same be referred to~e Salary Survey study. Council concurred and recommended same to the Salary Survey study. City Administrator Wood reported on the new forced air furnace for the Golf Course-Reservoir Caretaker's Residence and informed the Coun;il that Vernon Brown, Care-taker had agreed to pay the cost of same if the City would allow same to be deducted as a business expense at the end of the year, said report to be presented to the Council at that time. Council had no objection to this arrangement. City Administrator Wood reported on a meeting of December 9, 1966 in re: to Luchessa Avenue Railroad Crossing. Council concurred with the filing of the application for signaliza- tion of said crossing. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requested approval of the speci- fications for three new 1967 Police Sedans and authorization to obtain bids for same. Discussion was had regarding consideration to retain the police vehicles for longer than a one year period. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the specifications for three new 1967 Police Sedans be approved and that bid opening date be set for January 16, 1967. The minutes of Santa Clara County Transportation Policy Committee Meetings of October 12, 1966 and November 9, 1966 were noted. Councilman Duffin reported that same was summarized at the December 5, 1966 Council Meeting. Director of Public Works Kludt reported on Well Tests. Discussion was had. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance setting salaries for Council Members. Motion was made by Council- man Wentworth seconded By Councilman Allemand and carried that tbe proposed ordinance setting salaries for Council Members be introduced and published by title and summary. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance re: Junk Autos. Discussion was had. Council referred same to the Chief of Police and City Attorney for further study. 701 Application A letter from the California Department of Finance in status. re: to the status of the City's 701 application was presented. City Admin. Wood briefly described the schedule of priority of same. ... S.C. Co. Fire election of Brittain as Sec ty. Chfs. A letter from the Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs'Ass'n. in re: to electing Chief Brittain as Secretary-Treasurer for 1967 was presented. The Mayor congratulated Chief Brittain on his appo i ntment. 2610 March of Dimes 1967 So 1 i c i - ta t i on Res.#1074 City Administrator Wood presented a request of the March of DiMes for their annual solicitation. Motion was made by Council- man Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 1074 be adopted approving said solici tation request. RESOLUTION NO. 1074 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING JANUARY, 1967 AS MARCH OF DIMES MONTH. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of December 1966, by the following called vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Petersen. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ...... ....,..... EDA Application City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the Dept. Res.#1075 of Commerce in regard to the City's EDA application requesting that Title III as referred to in the resolution regarding said application be changed to Title I. Resolution No. 1075 approving same was presented and read. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Eckard to adopt Resolution No. 1075. RESOLUTION NO. 1075 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT UNDER TITLE .I OF PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC BEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1965, FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER TREATMENT PLANT AND APPURTENANCES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of December, 1966 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, i ro 1 i, Wentworth, None None Eckard, Goodrich, Quart- and Petersen. ..... NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ilk. 'II Temporary water City Administrator Wood reported on a temporary water service-Glen service connection at the Glen Ranch due to an emergency situation Ranch and requested Councils' instructions whether or not to disconnect same since they now have water available on the property. Discus- sion was had. Council instructed Staff to disconnect said service comp lete I y. Hwy.Com.vacancies Councilman Wentworth suggested that the City Administrator write the Governor Elect of California after January 1, 1967 and request that he appoint someone from Santa Clara County to the Highway Commission since there will be a vacancy on said Commission. Highway Signs Discussion was had regarding installation of the Highway Signs at both entrances to the City on Monterey Highway. Said matter was tabled at this time. N.Church St.& Luchessa Ave. const. proj s. Discussion was had regarding the repair of soft-spots on newly construction projects at North Church Street and at Luchessa Avenue. At 11:29 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn to Tuesday, January 3, 1967. ......., ....iII! Respectfully submitted, ) }~ .., 0..- / ...-,/./" ) /' I' j ,'/ Ii- 1,>(.. r-" (",/, " tti.-( City Clerk I ./