Minutes 1968/04/15
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Roll Call
Minutes
Water Pressur i-
zation Bids
(postpone-
men t)
Pub. Hear. re:
W. B. Starri tt
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Gilroy, California
April 15, 1968
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was
called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:00 p.m.
Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, George T.
Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, Anthony Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and
Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Charles F. Quartiroli.
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 1, 1968 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
City Administrator Wood reported on the postponement of
bids in regard to the Water Pressurization Project, and informed
the Council of a meeting Wednesday, April 17, 1968, with HUD in
regard to the modifications of plans and specifications.
Councilman Quartirol i entered at 8:02 p.m. and took his
seat at the Council table.
City Administrator Wood discussed the modifications of
the plans and specifications of the Water Pressurization Project,
specifically to el iminate the proposed roofing of the reservoir at
this time and pressurization of the 16" outlet line and to consider
a new location of an interim reservoir in lieu thereof and construc-
tion of a grid on Morey Avenue to Ronan Avenue to tie into the
existing Church Street Line and extend South Church Street line to
tie into the existing Luchessa Avenue line with a 12" extension
between 10th & 9th Streets, noting the estimated cost on said re-
visions are as follows: new grid on Morey Avenue to Ronan Avenue-
$123,000.00; extension of Tenth Street to Luchessa Avenue - $42,000.;
balance of $30,500.00 for rehabilitation of existing system due to
the added pressurization. Council concurred.'with the proposed
modifications to be presented to HUD in regard to the Federal Grant
for said Water Pressurization Project. Discussion was had regard-
ing financing the City's portion of said project. Council expressed
a general opinion that the proposed water rate increase as sug-
gested by Staff be pursued for financing said project, rather than
an increase in property taxes.
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled
for the Public Hearing on an Appeal of W.B. Starritt, Realtor, in
regard to the Planning Commissions' decision denying his applica-
tion for a Self-Service Station at 575-lst Street. A letter from
Mr. W.B. Starritt, requesting a Thirty Day Contjnuance of the
above hearing was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Allemand
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seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing
regarding ~r. W. B. Starritt's application for a Self-Service
Station at 575 First Street be postponed to Monday, May 20, 1968
at 8:00 p.m.
Northwood Subdi- A letter request of Bollenbacher & Kelton for permission
vision Sign to erect a sign on Morey Avenue and Hecker Pass Highway (1st St.)
request was presented to advertise "Northwood" Subdivision. Motion was
made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and car-
ried that said sign request be granted with a one year limitation,
noting that if the sign should be needed for a longer period of
time that said sign permit would have to be renewed at that time.
Radio Station
KAZA request
for use of
Xmas Hill
Park
Billboard re-
quest of Cas a
de Fruta
(J. Zanger)
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City Administrator Wood presented a request of Radio
Station KAZA for exclusive use of Christmas Hill Park on May 12,
1968 for a Special Mothers' Day Fiesta to include special enter-
tainment. It was noted that said event is proposed specifically
for the Mexican-American citizens of the Community.
Mr. Ben Gutierrez, addressed the Council, and further
explained the request.
Mr. Dick Ryan, Manager of DAZA, addressed the Council,
and stated that he would be willing to investigate the situation
with Staff to determine if a portion of the park including the
amphi-theatre can be fenced to allow for admission charge to the
entertainment planned for said event and still allow use of a por-
tion of the park for the public not interested in said Fiesta, as
Council expressed their objection to closing the entire park for a
profit making business.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the request of Radiol Station
KAZA for use of Christmas Hill Park be granted subject to the sti-
pulation that Staff and Mr. Ryan can work out a solution to sec-
tioning off a portion of the park where the entertainment is plan-
ned including the entire amphi-theatre. It was also noted that
at least 50% of the remaining portion of the park be available for
public use.
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The Mayor deviated from the regular Agenda in order to
further discuss the request of Mr. Joseph Zanger of Casa De Fruta
for a billboard to advertise said business.
Mr. Zanger addressed the Council and reported that he
had a new location for said billboard request, specifically at the
Standard Oil Bulk Plant property on Monterey Street and Leavesley
Road, to comply with the City's ordinance requirements pertaining
to erection of billboards.
A letter from Warren Jones, Planning Consultant, was
presented and read recommending denial of erection of additional
billboards in the City of Gilroy.
The City Attorney further.explained that the ordinance
for erection of billboards would only allow same if the property
fronts on Monterey Street, First Street, and Old Gilroy Street, and
that said Standard Oil propertydid not front on Monterey Street
due to the Southern Pacific Railroad property between said property
and Monterey Street;
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Mr. George Zanger, brother of said billboard applicant,
addressed the Council and further explained the need for said bill-
board request and suggested that Council eliminate some of the
National advertising billboards and allow those that advertise
local industry.
Further discussion was had regarding said request.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Allemand and carried that the request of Mr. Joseph
Zanger for erection of a billboard be denied.
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Plan. Com. Report Heard Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of
4/4/68 April 4, 1968 informing Council of the necessity of a reapplica-
tion for a sign request of Taco Burrito Drive-In at 565 First Street
as a variance instead of a conditional use permit request originally
applied for; recommending approval of the Final Map of Tract #4441
IICreekside West" subdivision for 17 lots to be developed on Miller
Avenue by Mr. R. C. M9oson, subject to execution of a development
agreement containing a stipulation of participation in the cost of
the Seventh Street Storm Drain; and further informing Council of
the progress of the Commissions' Sign Committee.
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"Creekside West" Motion was made by Councilman Allemand seconded by
final approval Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Final Map of "Creekside
Wes~l 17 Lot Subdivision be approved subject to execution of the
Development Agreement for same with participation in the cost of
the Seventh Street Storm Drain.
Monthly Reports The Summary of Monthly Reports of March 1968 were
March '68 noted and ordered filed.
Disbursements
The Disbursements from March 11, 1968 to April 10,
1968 were noted and ordered filed.
Spring Clean-
Up Week
Res.#1252
City Administrator Wood presented a Resolution Proclaim-
ing Gilroy1s Spring Clean-Up Week, May 5-11, 1968~ Councilman
Wentworth excused himself from the subject discussion due to his
association with the South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. Motion
was ~ade by Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Duffin that
REsolution No. 1252 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1252
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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING GILROY
SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gilroy, County of
Santa Clara, State of California, on this 15th day of April, 1968
by the following vote:
A YES: COUNC I L MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,
Silva, and Goodrich.
None
Wen twor th
Qu art i r 0 1 i ,
City Administrator Wood requested authorization to
contract with South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. for collecting
material for said Spring Clean-Up Week. Motion was made by
Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Quartir61i that the City
contract with South Valley Refuse Disposal, Inc. for collecting
material for said Spring Clean-Up Week.
Counc i lman Wentworth re-entered into the remaining
business of the Council meeting.
Police Sergeant's
Ch i ef of Pol ice La i zure reported on and requested a
exami nati on
Police Sergeant1s examination to include establishment of a fourth
sergeant's position on the Police Department. Discussion was had.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Allemand and carried that the request of Police Sergeant's examina-
tion to establish a fourth sergeant's position in the Police Depart-
ment be approved. It was noted that said examination would be
conducted within the department exclusively and that same would
result in the recruitment of a new patrolman.
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PERS Mee t.
City Administrator Wood reported on the meeting with
Public Employee's Retirement System representatives and City Offi-
cials in regard to the Statutory Requirements Affecting the City1s
'')'796
Gas Tax Street
Defieiency
Map-Res.#
1253
Outfall Sewer
Line Replace-
ment
Agreement re:
IICreekside
West"
Ord.#817 re:
Outside City
Dumpr:Users
proposed transfer and participation in the States' Retirement
Program. It was noted that an informal Attorney GeneraJls Opinion
on this matter is being pursued in regard to the City's inability
to transfer annuities presently held by Pacific Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company.
Director of Public Works Henry requested approval of a
Gas Tax Map of the 2156 Report. Resolution No. 1253 was presented
approving said Report. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy
seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1253 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1253
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING DIRECTOR
OF PUBlI C WORKS I IIREPORT ON CITY STREET DEF I C I ENC I ES.?
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a
regular meeting thereof, duly held on the 15th day of April, 1968,
by the following vote:
AYES: COUNC I L MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy, Quartiroli,
SO va, Wen tworth, and Goodr i ch .
None
None
Director of Public Works Henry presented' plans and
specifications for replacement of the 1511 Outfall ,Sewer Line
located on the east side of the City Limits~ same bejng replaced
with a 2411 line, and requested approval of same and authorization
to advertise for bids. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth
seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the plans and speci-
f i cat ions for the 2411 Outfa 11 Sewer li ne be approved and that
the Director of Public Works be authorized to advertise for bids
on same. It was noted that said specifications would include a
stipulation that the contractor could coordinate said work with
the Morgan Hill-Gilroy Joint Sewer Line Project if the same
Contractor was awarded both projects, and that bid opening of
this replacement project would be set for approximately the same
date as the Morgan Hill-Gilroy Sewer Line Project.
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Director of Public Works Henry presented and explained
the Development Agreement for IICreekside West'l and requested
authorization of execution of same subject to certain stipulations.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the Development Agreement for IICreek-
side West" be approved subjdct to the stipulations within the
~reement and that the Mayor be authorized to execute same on
behalf of the City.
Ordinance No. ,817 was presented for adoption regarding
Outside City Dump Users. The City Attorney reaMthe correction
within said ordinance since introduction of same in regard to the
fees collected as a result of said increase and that portion of
same to be paid to the City. Motion was made by Councilman Alle-
mand seconded by Councilman Duffin that Ordiaance No. 817 be
adopted. (Councilman Wentworth excused himself from discussion and
action regarding said ordinance)..
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ORDINANCE NO. 817
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY RELATING TO OPERATION OF THE
GILROY CITY DUMP AND PROVIDING FOR CHARGES FOR THE USE THEREOF BY
RES I DENTS AND tilN-RES I DENTS, OF THE CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 1968, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin, Kennedy,
Silva, and Goodrich.
None
Wentworth
Quartiroli,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Proposed Library Chief Librarian Goshert presented and explained a recom-
merger with mendation and request of the Library & Culture Commission for a
S.C.Co.Lib- feasibility study by the County in regard to Gilroy Library's Joint
rary Res.# Venture of mergi ng wi th Santa Cl ara County Li brary Li brary System
1254 to be authorized by Resolution. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1254
be adopted.
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Minutes-Exe.
Com. Plan.
Policy Com.
RESOLUTION NO. 1254
RESOLUTI ON OF THE CITY COUNC I L OF THE CITY OF GI LROY REQUESTI NG
AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR THE PROPOSAL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO BE INCLUSDED IN THE
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of April, 1968, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Allemand, Duffin,
Silva, Wentwroth,
None
None
Kennedy, Quartiroli,
and Goodrich.
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
The Minutes of the Executive Committeeof the Planning
Policy Committee Meeting of March 28, 1968 were noted.
Bd. of Supervisors
re:Public and
Ap. of Reg.
Agencies
De d i ca t i on
monies re:
Na t i ve
Daughters
;&.i>."llI'
Bonanza Daysl
use of Xmas
Hill Park
Po 1 icy re:
use of Xmas
Hill Park
S.C.Co.Trans.
Policy Com.
Meet.
A letter from the Board of Supervisors was presented
explained in regard to Public Approval of Regional Agencies.
Cere- City Administrator Wood presented a request of Gilroy
Parlor #312, Native Daughters for Traffic Control on Sixth Street
for Dedication Ceremonies at the old City Hall on April 27, 1968
and an invitation to the Council for same. Motion was made by
Councilman Allemand seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried
that the Gilroy Parlor #312, Native Daughters request for Traffic
Control on April 27, 1968 be approved~
A letter from the Bonanza Days' Committee was pre-
sented requesting exclusive use of Christmas Hill Park on June 16,
1968. On the basis of a non-profit organization motion was made
by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Allemand and carried
that Bonanza Daysl Committee be granted exclusive,use of Christmas
Hill Park on June 16, 1968 for their proposed Celebration.
Councilman Duffin recommended and Council concurred
that the matter of a proposed policy on use of Christmas Hill
Park be referred to the P. & R. Commission for their consideration
in the matter.
Representative Duffin reported on and explained the
minutes of the County of Santa Clara Transportation Policy Com-
mittee meeting of March 20, 1968.
Recommendation Councilman Wentworth recommended that the City investi-
re:property gate the feasibility of purchasing the northeast corner of Welburn
for use in pro- Avenue & Church Street Intersection, property belonging to Mr.
posed exten. M.B. Sanches, for use in the proposed future extension of Church
of N.Church Street to Ronan Avenue proposed widening now under study in con-
St.to Ronan junction with the proposed General Plan, and as an alternate sug-
gestion rather than widening of Welburn Avenue. Council tabled
action on Councilman Wentworth's suggestion untfl adoption of the
new General Plan.
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Ext.S. Chestnut
St.
Councilman Allemand inquired of the proposed future
plans for extension of South Chestnut Street. City Administrator
Wood noted that same has been proposed for the 1968-69 Budget.
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Off-Street
Parking
proposal
Counci lman Allemand inquired if Staff had contacted
the property owners of the vacant lots on Railroad Street and
Eigleberry Street in regard to proposed off-street parking facili-
ties for downtown merchants. employees. City Administrator Wood
noted that Staff has not contacted all of said property owners at
this time but is purs~ing s~jd matter.
1st & Church St. Director of Public Works Henry explained the reason-
Signals ing for the flashing phase of the automatic traffic signals
located at First and Church Street Intersection recently installed,
same being due to a power failure or internal circuit failure and
that the State is attempting to repair said failure. ~
Portab Ie Water
Meters
Personnel Com.
Meet.
Director of Public Works Henry recommended and sug-
gested an alternate rate for use of City water metered by the 2"
portable water meters and used by Contractors of City Public Works'
Projects due to the slow out-put of the meters and the loss of
equipment and manpower time in using the ~I meters. Motion was
made by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman Allemand and
carried that the recommendation of the alternate rate charged
contractors for City Public Works' Projects be approved and that
authorization be granted for purchase of one 3" portable water
meter to be used on larger construction projects. It was also
suggested that Staff investigate the possibility of trading two
~I meters for the larger meter.
Personnel Director Reinsch reported that the Personnel
Commission will hold a meeting on April 16, 1968 at 5:00 p.m. due
to the lack of quorum at the last regular scheduled meeting.
Plan. Com. Rep. The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commissioners
Childers and Brodersen.
Employees'
letter to
Editor
Adjourn
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An interested citizen, addressed the Council, express-
ing his favorable opinion of Councils. agenda and progress accom-
pI i shed.
City Administrator Wood reported on a recent publica-
tion of a letter to the Gilroy Evening DiSpatch Editor from
several Cjty Employees and noted that he recently m~t with said
employees to discuss same to attempt to clarify and answer the
employees. questions, etc.
At 10:40 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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