Minutes 1968/03/04
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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.
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Absent: Council Member: John E. Allemand
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.... 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bonanza Days
Ce 1 ebrat i on
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Dr. Halvorsen
resignation
from Lib. &
Culture Com.
J.F. Thorpe
resignation
from P & R
Com.
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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.
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Auto-wrecker
operations
ABAG
Butler Bldg.
at Corp. Yard
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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).
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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,
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/ CITY CLERK