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Minutes 1967/01/03 Roll Call --- Intro.Ralph Marotta ... Minutes 9611 Gilroy, California January 3, 1967 The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by His Honor Kenneth L. Petersen at 8:02 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Chester R. Eckard, Norman B. Goodrich, Charles F. Quartiroli, Everett C. Wentworth, and Kenneth L. Petersen. The Mayor introduced a new City Employee, Ralph Marotta, Police Cadet. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19, 1966 were approved as mailed and recorded. Pub.Hear.re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for Abandonment for the Public Hearing re: proposed Abandonment of a portion of portion Maple Maple Street between Eighth Street and OldGilroy Street, City Street Administrator Wood explained the proposal. The Mayor asked of any- one in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposal. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the adjoining property owners would have title to the property proposed to be abandoned subject to title fees. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance abandoning a portion of Maple Street between Eighth Street and Old Gilroy Street. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. Pub.Hear.re: OPL's on Ches tnu t S t. -'""\ ...... ....'''~ ......., The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on a proposal to establish Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street from Eighth Street to Luchessa Avenue. City Administrator Wood explained the three proposed routes for a through street studied by the Planning Commission and reported that the Chestnut Street proposal was recommended by the Planning Com- mission because it was the less costly of the three. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for the proposed establishment of Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street from Eighth Street to Luchessa Avenue. Mr. Howard Basch, Gentry Plant Manager, and Mr. Don Engle addressed the Council and spoke in favor of setting official Plan Lines as proposed. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against said proposal. Mr. Stuart Fletcher, speaking on behalf of the other property owners, addressed the Council opposing said proposed Official Plan Lines. An unidentified spokesman in- quired if the Council had considered the Elliot School location in connection with the proposed Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street. City Administrator Wood reported that he had been advised by a School District Official that it is likely that this school will be relocated at some future date. According to that official the present site does not meet the minimum size standards required for the State. Mr. Stuart Fletcher requested the Mayor to inquire how many persons in the audience were opposed to said proposal. The Mayor asked those persons in the audience opposed to the setting of Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street from Eighth and Luchessa Avenue to raise their hand. Several members of the audience raised their hand. No count was taken. Mrs. Tony Fazio addressed the Council and asked how long the City had been proposing the settling of said plan lines. She was informed by City Administrator Wood that same had been proposed within the last six months. Mrs. Camacho, addressed the Council and inquired if she would have access to her driveway assuming said plan lines were adopted. City Engineer Henry reported that she would have full use of her driveway if said plan lines were approved. Mr. Jack Howson and Mr. Stuart Fletcher spoke on the front foot costs for a complete improvement of Chestnut Street. City Adminis- trator Wood stated that the minimum front foot cost for roadway would be approximately $20.00. 2612 Recess Cancer Society So 1 i c i ta t i on Pe tit ion: re: relocation of P.Lawton1s house Deposit Fee Campaign Statements & candidates signs At 9:20 p.m. motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to close the Public Hearing. Discussion was had by the Council regarding setting of Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street as proposed. The City Attorney presented an ordinance establishing Official Plan Lines on Chestnut Street from Eighth Street to Luchessa Avenue. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and publish- ed by title and summary. The Mayor thanked the interested parties in the audience for attending the Public Hearing. JIIIIIIlll The Mayor declared a recess at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. ","",;4fIIl A request from the American Cancer Society to Solicit funds in the City of Gilroy for the calendar year of 1967 was presented. City Administrator Wood noted that he had contacted a representative of the Cancer Society regarding the request for the entire calendar year and that they have agreed to change their request for the month of April, 1967 and that a request for any additional solicitation during 1967 would require additbnal City authorization. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Quartiroli and carried that the American Cancer Society be granted permission to solicit funds in the City of Gilroy for the month of April, 1967. . The Mayor stated that due to interested parties in the audience the matter of further consideration of the Petition re- garding relocation of Philip Lawton's house locat~d at 186 North Eigleberry Street and proposed for the North-west corner of Third and Rea Streets would be discussed at this time. CityAdministra- tor Wood explained the proposal and noted the Petition received from 33 residents in the area in opposition to the Relocation of said house. Discussion was had. Mr. Philip Lawton addressed the Council and stated that he did not meet with the residents in the vicinity of Third and Rea Street because he had intended to do so prior to no knowledge that a Petition was to be circulated. It was also noted that Mr. Lawton did not have an architectual plan prepared for remodeling of said house since he did not wish to incur the expense of same if he could not move the house. ~ -- Discussion was had regarding the le~ality of moving the house. The City Attorney reported that he could not determine which way the Courts would decide on the matter, but he stated that the esthetic consideration is not sufficient alone to deny moving of the house but that deteriation of the values in the area is a valid consideration. Mr. Lawton further inquired if he would move the house to another location. The City Attorney reported that the Council could only act on the location of Third and Rea Streets at this time and that another location if proposed would have to be decided at the time same was requested. Motion was made by Coun- cilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Goodrich and carried that Mr, Philip Lawton be allowed to relocate his house at 186 North Eigle- berry Street to Third and Rea Streets and that Staff be authorized to issue a moving and building permit if same complies with the existing Codes. Councilman Allemand voted "no" on the motion. -- re: City Administrator Wood presented a request for the establishment of a $100 Deposit Fee for Nominee's Campaign Statements filed regarding the April 11, 1967 General Munic;pal Election. Council concurred with said Deposit Fee of $100.00. City Administrator Wood also suggested that the City Charge a $3.00 deposit fee per sign for 'candidates posting same with the understanding that said deposit fee would be refunded if said signs are removed within 10 days following the Election. Council had no objections to this arrangement. -- 0613 Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented a report on satisfac- tory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Dept. Said report was ordered filed. Off-Sale Liquor City Administrator Wood presented a report on the Transfer License transfer (location of an Off-Sale Liquor License at 221 First Street, (Location) Larry Frisone, et ux. Council had no objection to said transfer. So. Co. Airport Meeting "".... -- Rural Fire Dist.re: Cooperat i ve' Agreement Ord. #781 re: Title Dir.Pub Works - , -- City Administrator Wood reported on the Joint Meeting in regard to the Proposed South County Airport. Council agreed to meet with the City Counc 1 of Morgan Hill on January 9, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. at the South County Building to further discuss the matter of a boundary line in connection with the proposed South County Ai rport. City Administrator Wood reported on a tentative meeting date with the Gilroy Rural Fire District. Council agreed to meet with said District at their next regular meeting date of January 12, 1967 at 8:00 P.M. to discuss any potential benefits to the City of Gilroy Fire Department and Rural Fire District Department through a cooperative agreement. Ordinance No. 781 changing the title and designation of the Head of the Department of Public Works from "Director of Pub 1 i c Works. I to liD i rector of Pub 1 i c Works-C i ty Eng i neer" was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Eckard seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 781 be waived and that it be adopted. ORDINANCE No. 781 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY CHANGING THE TITLE AND DESIGNA- TION OF THE HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FROM "DIRECTOR OF PUBL I C WORKS'1 TO liD I RECTOR OF PUBL I C WORKS-C I TY ENG I NEERI'AND AMENDING SECTION 2.1, 2.43, 2.44, 2.45, 2.58, and 2.59 OF THE GIL ROY CITY CODE; SAID AMENDMENTS MADE NECESSARY BY THE CHANGE IN - SAID TITLE AND DESIGNATION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Petersen. None None NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council concurred with the request of the Mayor for a Clossed Personnel Session following this Agenda to discuss pending appointments to various City Boards and Commissions. Ord.#782 re: Ordinance No. 782 providing salaries or compensation for Council Members Members of the City Council was presented for adoption. Motion Salary was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Ordinance No. 782 be waived and that it be adopted. ",..... ..... ORDINANCE NO. ,782 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF SAID COUNCIL SHALL BE PAID SALARIES OR COMPENSA- TION AND FIXING THE AMOUNT AND TIME FROM AND AFTER WHICH SAID SALARIES SHALL BE PAID AND ORDERING THE PAYMENT THEREOF. RASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Eckard, Goodrich, Quartirol i, Wentworth, and Petersen. None None " NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Communication City Administrator Wood presented and read a letter from re: location the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce regarding the location of the pro- of So. Co.Air- posed South County Airport. 1614 Jaycee Week Jan.15-21'67 Gilroy CATV extension A request of the Jr. Chamber of Commerce was presented for the Mayor to proclaim Jaycee Week January 15-21, 1967. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that the Mayor be authorized to proclaim Jaycee Week, January 15-21-1967. City Administrator Wood reported that Gilroy Cable TV had requested a 90 day time extension in order to comply with the bonding requirement. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Gilroy Cable TV be granted a 90 day time extension as requested. Proposed 'IHecker City Administrator Wood presented a proposed annexation Pass-Morey Ave. of terr i tory to be known as I'Hecker Pass-Morey Avenue Annex- Annex. 66-2" ation 66-2" and informed that same would be filed with the Local Formation Commission. Proposed Junk Auto Ord. Inter-City Counc i 1 The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance re: Junk Autos. Council instructed Staff to furnish the Council with copies 'of same prior to the next regular Council Meeting for study of same. Councilman Goodrich and Councilman Wentworth noted that they planned to attend the Inter-City Council Meeting of January 5, 1967 in Alviso. Personnel Session Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried at 10:45 p.m. to adjourn to a Personnel Session. Adjournment Council reconvened at 11:44 p.m. Motion was made by Councilman Goodrich seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried at 11:45 p.m. to adjourn to Wednesday, January 4, 1967 at 5:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,~ ~ 1 UA-;A~,' j i ( r-' )) /:}/. A,7..t~ " (//7 //~ . ~(........ t,..<.'~)'-V'" t..<-' . t~'" City Clerk .-::-