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Minutes 1967/07/03 I , Ro 11 Ca 11 Minutes - 0679 Gilroy, California J u 1 y 3, 1967 The regular meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m. Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Jr., Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartiroli. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 19, 1967, were corrected and approved as mailed and recorded, noting the presence of Councilman Silva and absence of Councilman Allemand. 9680 Pub. Hear. re:" S. Chestnut St. Ext.Proj. 67-1 Res.#1127 thru $1133 The Minutes of the Regular Adjourned Meeting of June 29, 1967 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor announced that this was the time and place of hearing on Resolution No. 1124 of Preliminary Determination and of Intention to make Changes and Modifications. All written protests were read by the Clerk and ordered filed. The Mayor asked if there was anyone present desiring to be heard and all those wish- ing to speak were given the opportunity. After due consideration of all written and oral protests, motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Duffin that the hearing be ordered closed. -- -- Resolution No. 1127, A resolution Overruling Protests on Resolution No. 1110 of Preliminary Determination and of Intention was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Council- man Allemand, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1127 A RESOLUTION OVERRULING PROTESTS ON RESOLUTION NO. 1110 OF PRE- LIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Buffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None QuartLrol i Jr., Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: Resolution No. 1128, a Resolution Determining Convenience and Necessity and Ordering Changes and Modifications, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Allemand, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. - RESOLUTION NO. 1128 ..."""IIiiIW A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY AND ORDERING CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Jr., Si lva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: Resolution No. 1129, a Resolution Determining Convenience and Necessity, Adopting Engineer's Report, Confirming Assessment and Ordering Work and Acquisitions, was read. On motion of Councilman Allemand, seconded by Counci man Wentworth, and unan- imously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1129 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, ADOPTING ENGINEER'S REPORT, CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT AND ORDERING WORK AND ACQUISITIONS - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following --- vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Jr., Silva, ... Wentworth, and Goodrich. NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartiroli The Engineer reported that bids for the work had been received. The following bids were examined and declared: 1. Radtke & Son, Gilroy - $131,469.47; 2. Thomas Construction Company, Fresno - $137,234.70: 3. L.C. Smith Co., San Jose - $136,275.40; 4. George C. Renz Construction Cmmpany, Gilroy - $121,150.50; 5. Granite Construction Company, Watsonville - $122,594.00; and 6. S.R. Spencer, Gilroy - $122.732.90. 2681 Resolution No. 1130, A Resolution of Award of Contract, was read. On motion of Councilman Kennedy, seconded by Councilman Duffin, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUT ION NO. 1130 r ~ A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTEN- SION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Jr., Si lva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: REsolution No. 1131, a Resolution Designating Collection Officer, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Allemand, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1131 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING COLLECTION OFFICER - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None Quartiroli Jr., S i 1 va, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: .....""" Resolution No. 1132, A Resolution Determining that the Pub- lic Interest and Necessity require the Acquisition for Certain Land and Directing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings, was read~ On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Silva, and unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. .... RESOLUTION NO. 1132 A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC, INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION- PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED This 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kenaedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Jr., Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBER: Resolution No. 1133, A Resolution Amending and Apporti~ning Assessment No.7, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Silva, unanimously carried, said Resolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1133 _~''AIt A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND APPORTIONING ASSESSMENT NO. 7 - SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET EXTENSION - PROJECT NO. 1967-1. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Jr. Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich. NOIiS: COUNC' L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Quartiroli. ...... t)682 Pub.Hear.re: Weed Abate- ment The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for the Public Hearing on the Fire Chief's report for Assessments re: Weed and Refuse Abatement. Fire Chief Brittain presented and explained said Report. Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the matter. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Fire Chief Brittain noted that 139 parcels were contained in said report. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Resolution No. 1134 Confirming Report and Providing Special Assessments against Respective Property Owners was pre- sented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Coun- cilman Silva that Resolution No. 1134 be adopted. ....... ...... RESOLUT ION NO. 1134 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SETTING FORTH THE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY, THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND THE COST OF ABATING THE NUISANCE CAUSED BY THE GROWING OF WEEKDS AND ACCUMULA-- TION OF REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH COSTS SHALL CONSTITUTE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST THE RESPECTIVE OWNERS OF LAND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich. None Quartiroli Jr., Silva, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Low-Rent Housing the Request of Mr. Ray Rossi to explain a proposed Low-Rent Project Housing Project was tabled because Mr. Rossi was not present to exp 1 a i n same. Proposed Day Camp Program ..... Mr. Sarsoza, Direttor of the Area Service Center, addressed the Council, and made a Presentation on a Proposed Day Camp Program. He requested that the City authorize P. & R. Director, Robert Frost, to assist in said program; concur with the proposed events of said program in order for some organizati,on to sponsor same; and Council endorse the proposed Day Camp Program as presented. .......... Discussion was had onthe matter. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by Council- man Wentworth and carried that said matter be referred to the City Administrator and authorize P. & R. DirectorFrost to assist in said Program in an advisory capacity of same could be worked into Mr. Frost's schedule without jeopardizing the City's P. & R. Program, endorsing said Program and events scheduled as presented, subject to approval of the City Administrator. Water Samples Heard and filed Report of Satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department. Popu lat i on Estimate 701 Study Proposed Forest St. Assm't. Di st. Ord.#800 re: Accumulated Sick Leave Heard Rep~rt on Population Estimate of 10,600 as of April 1967. Heard Report on Delegates and Alternates submitted by local organizations for the Planned 701 Study. The Mayor referred same to staff to establish the Committees for the Planned 701 Study. ...... ~~ City Engineer Henry reported on1the proposed Forest Street Assessment District. Said matter was referred to Staff to determine the propesty owners' feelings on proposed Assessment District and requested that same be reported to the Council at their next meeting. k '1 Ordinance No. 800 amending Article 1, Section 17.6 of the Gilroy City Code Pertaining to Accumulated Employees Sick Leave was presented for adoption. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Ordinance No. 800 be waived and that it be adopted. ~ .... /I!I!""",~."" ........ .. , , "".... ... Ext.Chestnut Street AAA re: Pedestrian Safety Award Housing Auth- ority F.Aldridge re: res i gnat i on from local Housing Auth. 0683 ORDINANCE NO. 800 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING ARTICLE l, SECTION 17.6 OF THE GILROY CITY OODE PERTAINING TO EMPLOYEES ACCUMULATED SICK LEAVE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July, 1967, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None Quartiroli Jr., Si lva City Administrator Protempore Reinsch presented and read a letter from Mrs. Josie Fazio in re: to the Extension of Chestnut Street and City Administrator Wood's memo in regard to same. Mrs. Fazio addressed the Council and further explained same. Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor instructed City Administrator Pro- tempore Reinsch..to request City Administrator Wood to prepare a letter to Mrs. Fazio noting the City's position on the matter based upon the City Attorney's opinion and approval, to be forwarded with- in 2 weeks and that said matter be placed on the next Council Agenda if necessary. A letter was read from the California Automobile Association in re: to Pedestrian Safety Award to be presented to the City. Heard letter from the County Housing Authority, and City Administrator Wood's memo on said matter. The Mayor instructed Staff to correspond with H.U.D. once again 'to obtain an answer to previous correspondence as to whether or not the City could retain the autonomy of the local authority under an arrangement proposed by the County. A letter from Mr. Frank Aldridge was presented in Resignation from the Local Housing Authority. The Council accepted same and ,the Mayor requested Staff to notify Mr. Aldridge that his resignation had'been accepted with regrets. Councilman Wentworth submitted the names of Joseph Mondelli and James Worley for appointment to replace Mr. Aldridge. H The Mayor appointed Mr. Joseph Mondelli to replace Mr. Aldridge subject to Mr. Mondelli IS acceptance of said appoint- ment and instructed Councilman Wentworth to notify Mr. Mondelli of the Council action. Filing Claims The City Attorney noted his prior opinion that State law prevailed over the City Charter in re: to Charter Restriction on Filing Claims, and that the City's Insurance Carrier be notified of City Attorney's opinion regarding the recent claim filed. Traffic accidents City Administrator Protempore Reinsch presented and read a 4th and Hanna letter'from Mr. Frank Sendejas of 232 North Hanna Street in regard to traffic accidents at the Fourth & Hanna Street intersection. AssJstant City Administrator Resinch presented a report of the Police Department regarding the record of accidents at said location. Discussion was had~ Said matter was referred to the Police Depart. for recommendation on same at the next regular Council Meeting Proposed Low- Rent Housing Proj ect N. Church St. Councilman Kennedy noted that Mr. Ray Rossi was present in the audience to explain his request re: Proposed Low-Rent Housing Project. Mr: Rossi addressed the Council and requested that said proposed low-rent housing project be placed on thenext Council Agenda of July 17, 1967, to be presented by Mr. Adams. Council concurred. Councilman Duffin commented favorably on~econdition of North Church Street. :1684 E. Serpa side- walk instal- lation Ord.re: expan- s i on of Church B 1 dgs. Proposed Ord. re: tax i cabs Luchessa Ave. Counci lman Wentworth inquired of the sidewalk installation on property located at Hanna & Broadway belonging to Mr. Elmer J. Serpa. Director of Public Works Henry reported on same and explained that curb and gutters were installed by the City at said location for the sum of $511.00 and further explained the procedure in filing a lien on said property for reimbursement of same and further explained the procedure for completing the sidewalk in- stallation at said location. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that ,a Public Hear- ing date of July 17, 1967 in regard to the claim of $511.00 plus interest for curb and gutter installation on Elmer Serpa's property located at Hanna and Broadway. Council tabled action for setting a Public Hearing date for the sidewalk installation et same loca- tion in order for Staff to notify Mr. Serpa of City's request. The Mayor instructed Staff to notify by Letter Mr. Don Brown, an interestedrparty, of the City's action and plans regarding Mr. Serpa's property. The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance regarding expansion of church buildings and structures. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that said ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance re- garding parking of taxi cabs in certain areas. The Council tabled same to the next regular council meeting to determine the necessity of same. Councilman Silva inquired about the open hole on Luchessa Avenue. Director of Public Works Henry reported that Howson Bros. would be completing and covering same wi~hin 2 weeks and if it is determined that same cannot be completed in that time that Hewson Bros. would be required to temporary fill same. Xmas Hill Pk. Director of Public Works Henry thanked Councilman Silva for his assistance in obtaining assistance from the County on im- provements at Christmas Hill Park, re: leveling, grading, etc. Northside Park Lewi s St. Sewer Li ne Counc i 1 Agenda for Plan. Com repre. Director of Public Works Henry noted a conference he recently attended with ABAG who have approved the Northside Park and that the next step would be approval of the application by H.U.D. for a federal grant. Director of Public Works Henry reported that informal bids had been received for the Lewis Street Sewer Line and that the low bid from Renz Construction Company had exceeded the $2,500.00 Charter requirement but that the City has been working on an arrangement to furnish the pipe in order that the work can be constructed by Renz Construction Company and not exceed the $2,500 Charter requirement. Planning Commissioner Childers requested that a complete Council Agenda with copies and memos of Agenda items be made available at the Council Meetings for the Planning Commission Re- resentative to follow. The Mayor instructed Staff to see that same was made available for said Planning Commission Representatives~ City Barbecue The Council set August 19, 1967 for the City Barbecue subject to said date being available at the G~lf Course, and if not avail- able that said date be decided by Assistant City Administrator. Inter-City Counc i 1 The Mayor noted the Inter-City Council Meeting of July 6, 1967 at Los Altos Hills. (Adobe Creek Lodge) Leave of Absence Mayor Goodrich requested permission to leave the State for a period ai in excess of 60 days. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that eame be granted. "') ..... ~~ ..... ........ ....... ~"... 0685 At 10:20 p.m. motion was made by Council Allemand seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, /( /)z<<Jt??t~/ City Clerk