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Minutes 1968/03/04 2777 Gilroy, California March 4, 1968 The R~gular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 P.M. Roll Call Present: Council Members: George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Charles F. Quartiroli, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. ....... Absent: Council Member: John E. Allemand ..... Minutes The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 1968 were approved as mailed and recorded. Water Samples A Report of satisfactory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department was presented and ordered filed. Well #1 Discussion was had regarding the status of Well No.1. Police Personnel City Administrator Wood presented a report on a re- quest for one additional Police Officer. Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth seconded by Counci lman Duffincand carried that the request for one additional police officer be allowed and that the 1967-68 Budget be increased re: Account 14-Al in the amount of $1,700.00 to allow for salary of said officer. -"'" Mutual Police Aide City Administrator Wood presented a Request for a Agree. re: Mutual Police Aide Agreement by the City of Holl ister. Motion Hollister was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the request of City of Hollister be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute said Agreement subject to approval of the City Attorney. ......... Boundary Agree- City Administrator Wood presented a Request of the men t re: M. H. - City of Morgan Hill for a "Word Changel' in the Boundary Agree- Gilroy ment. Discussion was had. Motion was made -by Councilman Auarti- roli seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that Staff be instructed to notify the City of Morgan Hill that the wording of the Boundary-Agreement should not be changed. It was noted that if the location of the proposed airport is relocated that it is very important for both cities to discuss the new boundaries of said Boundary Agreement, thus the mandatory word "shall" should remain in si;lid agreement rather than "mail as reql:Jested by the City of Morgan Hill. 1967 Fire Dept. The 1967 Annual Report of the Fire Department was Annual Report presented and further explained by Fire Chief Brittai n. Dis- cussion was had regarding same. Mayor Goodrich commended Chief Brittain for his fine report. - .... Green Amendment City Administrator Wood presented and explained a Report on the Green Amendment. Discussion was had. City Admin- istrator Wood was directed to contact O.E.O. and inform them that the City retains an interest in said proposal, however, due to the population prerequisite our local interest is contingent upon the intent of other jurisdictions within the County. There- fore we must await some indication from these other jurisdic- tions prior to firming up our own situation. 27'78 126 S. Church St. Property ( re: 1 i ehon property) and purchase of same An ima 1 She 1 ter expansion City Administrator Wood presented and explained a Report on the City Lien regarding property located at 126 S. Church Street and recommended to offer a bid to the County for purchase of said property in the amount of $5,000.00. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Coun- cilman Silva and carried that City Administrator Wood be auth- orized to offer $4,000.00 to the County of Santa Clara for said property purchase. City Administrator Wood noted that Dr. Haines from the Santa Clara County Health Department is presented in the audience and desrres to address the Council regarding the Animal Shelter located at the Sewer Farm Property. Dr. Haines, County Public Health Veternarian, in charge of Rabies Control for Santa Clara County, addressed the Council requesting additional runs and expansion of the present Animal Shelter site at the Sewer Farm location. He noted that one year ago prior to adoption of the 1967-68 Budget he addressed the Council and requested expan- sion of said Animal Shelter however, no action in regard to his request had been taken at that time and that at this time additional runs are needed at said location in addition to his previous request. Dr. Haines noted that the present facilities at the Animal Shelter are inadequate and would be inadequate even if the Countydid not use said facilities. He noted that the minimum cost for the requested additional runs would be approximately $25,000.001 Discussion was had. Staff was in- structed by Council to investigate the possibility of Santa Clara County purchasing said Animal Shelter facilities and maintain- ing same for the City of Gilroy. Dr. Haines was in favor of this possibility noting that same would provide for greater Animal Control throughout the Gilroy area. -- - Westwood Acres, Director of Public Works Henry presented and recom- Unit #3,Agree. mended approval of the Development Agreement with "Westwood Acres, Unit No.3, Tract No. 4172." The stipulations of said agreement were also explained and discussed. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute the Development Agree- ment with "Westwood Acres, Unit No.3, Tract No. 4172" as pre- sented. Forest St. Imp. Proj. 68-1 Res.#1244 re: 168 Popula- tion estimate .... - City Engineer Henry reported on a Meeting with the School Board in regard to Forest St. Improvement ProrJect 1968..1. City Administrator Wood presented and read letter of protest (to be presented at the Public Hearing) from the property owners within said proposed improvement project objecting to installa- tion of sidewalks within said project at this time. City Engi- neer Henry noted that the sidewalk if the installation were eli- minated from said project, could be required at a later date if over 50% of sidewalks are installed. City Administrator Wood noted that it now appears that the parcel of City land adjacent to Leavesley Road was granted to the City for street purposes, and if the title search indicates confirmation of this, that the City should convey said land back to the Mangano property owners along with the assessment thereon. Discussion was had regarding the drainage proposed within said project. .... Resolution No. 1244 was presented regarding execution of the Agreement with the State of Cal ifornia, Department of Finance, for the Population Estimate of 1968. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1244 be waived and that it be adopted. - RESOLUTION NO. 1244 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REGARDING A POPULATION ESTIMATE. ,~'4. Bonanza Days Ce 1 ebrat i on ~ Dr. Halvorsen resignation from Lib. & Culture Com. J.F. Thorpe resignation from P & R Com. 2779 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th Day of March, 1968, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Goodrich None All eman d S i 1 va, NOES: ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS: . . COUNCIL MEMBERS: City Administrator Wood presented a letter request of Bonanza Days' Chairman confirming location of the proposed carni- val in connection with said celebration. Mrs. Lee Berta, Chair- man, addressed the Council, and further requested that the City not allow the scheduling of an additional carnival around the dates of the Bonanza Days' Celebration. The Mayor noted that the Council would have to consider and act upon such requests at the time they are filed.' A letter of resignation from the Library & Culture Commission by Dr. H.R. Halvorsen was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva and car- ried that Dr. Halvorsen's letter of resignation be accepted with regrets. The Mayor requested Council to present names at the next regular Council Meeting for Dr. Halvorsen's replacement. A letter of resignation from the P ~ R Commission by Mr. J.F. Thorpe was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that Mr. Thorpe's letter of resignation be accepted with regrets. The Mayor requested Council to present names at the next regular Council Meeting for Mr. Thorpe's replacement. ,",c,,\ Mutual Aide Agree. City Administrator Wood answered Councilman Kennedy's inquiry regarding Mutual Aide Agreements. -"" Auto-wrecker operations ABAG Butler Bldg. at Corp. Yard ~.."'~ ~ Councilman Duffin inquired of the status of the wreck- ing operations at the Maciel Brothers' garage on North Monterey Street. Discussion was had regarding same. Staff was instructed to continue to investigate said operation. Councilman Quartiroli reported and recommended that the Board of Supervisors be notified requesting them to reconsider their action in regard to withdrawal from ABAG Organization noting that same is detrimental to the entire County. Motion was made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County be requested to reconsider their action regarding withdrawal from the Association of Bay Area Governments, same being detrimental to the entire County. Director of Public Works Henry presented a proposal to relocate the Telephone Company's butler building at the City Corporation Yard and explained the specifications for said build- ing. Council had no objections to said proposal. Discussion was had regarding the possibility of changing the drainage plans for said project. Gasoline Contract Puchasing Agent Reinsch reported that the Gasoline Contract with,the County will be presented at a later meet i ng. Plan. Com. Reps. The Mayor noted representation of three Planning Commissioners present in the Audience. (Commissioner Stephenson officially representing said Commission at ~ is meeting). 1 9780 Consulting Eng.: City Admin',strator Wood distributed copies of the Report of Hydraulic Engineers1 Report of the Sewer Treatment Plant. Treatment Plant Proposed ex t. 10th & Ch u r ch Sts. s.c. Co. Flood Control Meet. LAFC Formation Meet. re: Annexed terri- tory removal from Rural Fire Dist. City Administrator Wood noted that there W)uld be a meeting with Gavilan College Officials and affected property owners regarding the proposed extension of Tenth and Church Streets scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 1968. City Administrator Wood noted a meeting scheduled for March 5, 1968 at 2:00 p.m. with the Santa Clara County Flood Control District in regard to siphons requested in the proposed Morgan Hill.j. G i 1 roy Sewer Li ne. ; City Administrator Wood noted that the Public Hearing before the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding Gilroy Annexations proposed to be removed from the Rural Fire District is scheduled for March 5, 1968 at 2:00 p.m. Sewer Com.Meet. City Administrator Wood requested a Study Meeting of re: Treatment the Council Sewer Committee with the Hydraulic Engineers regard- Plant ing the Sewer Treatment Study. Council set March 13, 1968 at 3:30 p.m. for said meeting. Burglaries Inter-City Counci 1 Meet. Adjournment City Administrator Wood noted the recent robbery at Plaza Shopping Center and request of said businesses affected to meet with the Council to discuss ways and means of reducing the increased crime rate in Santa Clara County. Council set March 11, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. as said Study Meeting and requested Staff to notify the local Chamber of Commerce of said meeting in the event that other businesses wish to attend said meeting. ThevMayor noted the Inter-City Meeting scheduled for March 7, 1968 - 3:30 p.m~ C~vil Defense Meeting and 8:00 p.m. Dinner Meeting. City Administrator Wood, Councilman Wentworth and Mayor Goodrich indicated that they would attend the Civil Defense portion and Mayor Goodrich and Councilmen Wentworth and Quartiroli indicated that they would attend the Dinner Meeting. At 10:00 p.m. the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, 4-..;l. d~ / CITY CLERK