Minutes 1968/07/15
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Roll Call
Bids re:
Used DC4
Tractor
Gilroy, California
Ju 1 y 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.
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Present: Council Members: John E. Allemand, Mark E.
Kennedy, Charles F. Quartiroli, Anthony T. Silva, Everett C.
Wentworth and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
Newlor Purchasing Agent Reinsch presented a report of the
following bids received on July 12, 1968 at 1:00 P.M. for the
new or used tractor and disc: Petersen Tractor, $14,225.90;
Clifford Tractor, $13,709.26 and Jose Ramirez, $8,000.00.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch recommended that the bid be awarded
to Jose Ramirez in the amount of $8,000.00 for a used tractor
and disc with a 45 day 100% guarantee.'
During discussion Councilman Duffin enters and takes his
place at the Council table.
Councilman Wentworth moves seconded by Councilman Allemand
and carried that the low bid of Jose Ramirez in the amount of
$8,000.00 for a D4 used tractor and disc be accepted.
Monthly Report
June 168
City Administrator Wood presented the Summary of the
Reports of June, 1968 and same was ordered filed.
Disbursements
The Report of Disbursements from June 11, 1968 to July
10, 1968 was noted and ordered filed.
Salary Merit
Increases
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City Administrator Wood presented recommendations for
Salary Merit Increases for the following to become effective
August 1, 1968: L. A. Eloff, Patrolman, Range 26.5 from Step
"A" $617.00 to Step "B" $647.00; R. P. Cry, Police Cadet, Range
15.5 from Step IIA11 $360.00 to Step IIB" $378.00; T. P. Sanchez,
Sr., Utilityman, Range 23, from Step IIDII $602.00 to Step "E"
$631.00; S. T. Gutierrez, Utilityman, Range 21.5 from Step "A"
$483.00 to Step "B" $507.00; J. P. Crumrine, Utilityman, Range
21.5 from Step IIA" $483.00 to Step "B" $507.00.
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Water Samples City Administrator Wood presented a report of satis-
factory Water Samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health
Department, same ordered filed.
Pressurization
Schedule
Gilroy-Morgan
Sewer Ease-
ment Rights
of way Acq.
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Request for
Additional
Office Space
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Report on New
Barbecue
Facilities at
Christmas Hi 11
Park
Councilman Duffin inquired about pressurization schedule.
City Administrator Wood explained that the project is behind
schedule due to shipment of the Butterfly Valves.
Hill City Administrator Wood reported on the completing of the
acquisition of the eighteen (18) required for the Gilroy-Morgan
Hill Trench Line; and explains that the Contractor agrees to
conform to our agreements with these grantors at no extra cost.
These provide replacing top soil cover and protection of grantors
improvements. Council approved the general considerations (in
regard to any damages sustained by grantor) and two specific
considerations and requested Staff to contact Morgan Hill in re:
agreement to share cost of any crop damages on the same pro-rata
share basis as the pipe oversizing.
City Administrator Wood presented a report requesting
additional office space by temporarily converting the East
Room to office space for the Public Works Dept., use of City
owned residence at 253 W. Seventh Street for Parks and Recreation
Dept., conversion of present office used by Parks and Recreation
Dept. into a ladies. lounge room and architectural planning of a
westerly addition to the City Hall during the current fiscal
year and construction during the 1969-.jo fiscal hear, funds
permi tting.
Council authorized Staff to proceed with said recommenda-
tions.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on the new
barbecue facil ities at Christmas Hill Park and requested an
amendment to Account 20C2 in the amount of $597.00 and that
the City convey its sincere thanks to Gilroy Bonanza Days
Committee, Gentry Foreman's Club, South Valley Refuse Disposal
Inc., and Brem's Gravel for their generous donations toward
this faci 1 i ty.
Councilman Wentworth moved seconded by Councilman
Allemand and carried that account 20C2 be amended in the
amount of $597.00 and instructed Staff to write a letter of
appreciation to the four contributors for their generous
donation.
Items Purchased City Administrator Wood r~orted that the following items
City of Santa were purchased at the City of Santa Clara Auction Sale on
Clara Auction June 15, 1968 in accord with prior discussion with Council:
Five (5) Pipe Lift Tongs, Two (2) Booster Pumps and Motors
(de Lavals - 1 4/3 25 h.p., 480 V. 3 ph., 1750 r.p.m. @l 100"-
rated) One (1) 1959 I-Ton Ford Pick;up and One (1) 1962
Plymouth Station Wagon.
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Council approved said purchases.
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Purchase of Tax
Deeded Land
at 1 26 S.
Church Street
Agreemen t with
Mr. J. Stell-
ing in re: to
Miller Ave.
City Administrator Wood reported that the City of
Gilroy now has title to tax deeded lands at 126 S. Church St.
subject to a one year redemption period. He recommends that
the property be advertised for sale in the minimum amount
of $5,500.00 and explained the time period required to ~erfect
the title to the property.
Councilman Wentworth moved seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the property at 126 S. Church Street be
offered for sale at a minimum bid of $5,500.00 noting the one
year title perfection period, required by the title company.
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Director of Public Works Henry reported on an agreement
with Mr. Stelling in re: 81 ft. strip along Miller Avenue. Mr.
Munson and Mr. Stelling have reached an agreement and Mr. Stelling
has signed a deed to the City whereby the City will receive~de-
dri cat i on upon acceptance of two cond i t ions: shou 1 d any property
owner along the westerly alignment of Miller Avenue within the
1 imits of this deed request that the City abandon the extra
width of Miller Avenue (above a 60 ft. width) the City agrees
that if the width is abandoned it will not exceed a width of
three feet. The City agrees that if the northerly side of
Miller Avenue is improved westerly from the improvements of
Creekside West, Tract #4441, the new street section with regard
to the width will be the same as Creekside West, Tract #4441.
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Discussion is had in regard to the responsibility of the
trees along Miller Avenue.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried to accept the agreement with Mr. Stelling,
authorizing the City Administrator to sign, conditioned upon
a prior agreement with Mr. Munson in regard to the care of
his trees and to hold the City harmless.
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Tenth St. Bid Director of Public Works Henry reported on the Tenth
Street Bids re: (Tenth Street, U.S. 101 to Old Gilroy Road.)
He noted the following bids: Geo. Renz, $203,324.40; A. J.
Raisch, $208,988.90; Pell igrini Paving, $231, 858.60; and
Granite Construction, $231,144.00, and recommended the low
bid of Geo. Renz, in the amount of $203,324.40 be approved
and recommended to the County.
Newsletter
"Santa Clara
Valley Plans'!
No. 50
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Motion by Councilman Quartiroli seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the low bid of Geo. Renz in the
amount of $203,324.40 be approved and recommended to the
Coun ty .
The Newsletter "Santa Clara Valley Plans" No.50,
1968 from County of Santa Clara Planning Department was noted.
League of Cal if. The League of California Cities, Peninsula Dvision,
Cities Meet- Meeting Notice for August 15, 1968 was noted.
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So 1 i c i ta t ion
Permit Request
Marine Corp
Reserve
County Planning
Po 1 icy Comm i t-
tee request
Min. Staff
City Administrator presented a letter of request from
the Marine Corp. Reserve to solicit funds from August 15
to October 15, 1968.
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Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by
Councilman Allemand and carried that the solicitation permit
be granted.
The Mayor noted a letter from W. D. Weisgerber, Chairman
of the Planning Policy Committee urging the County and Cities of
Santa Clara County to provide a minimum staff to accomplish
more effecHve coordination among local governments. It is
proposed that the cities provide one secretary to be funded by
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HUD 1 etter in
re: Open
Space Grant
Northside
Park
H. U. D. 1 etter
approving
Water Well
Pump Pressuri-
za t i on
Lower Llagas
Creek Project
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proposed that the cities provide one secretary to be funded by
city conttibution; the County would provide two professional
staff peiople to be assigned to the County Planning Department.
The assessment would be according to population and Gilroy's
assessment would be approximately $400.00. *
Motion by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Quartiroli and carried to contribute the $400.00 assessment
to provide minimum staff.
City Administrator reported on H.U.D. letter in re:
Open Space Grant for Northside Park, stating that funds had
been allocated to assist in the acquisition of open space
land for the project but would have to re-submit an applica-
tion for a development grant and noting that plans must be
in conformity as originally submitted.
Council agrees with the original plans for the North-
side park and requested that the Planning Commission be
guided by same.
City Administrator noted letter from H.U.D. approving
Agreement with the Contractor on the Water Well Pump Pressuri-
zation Project.
City Administrator Wood reported that he was advised
by phone that the Lower Llagas Creek Project has been approved.
Library Committee City Administrator Wood reported that the Library
Committee has expressed a concern in re: to the timing of
a Bond Election for the proposed new library.
Ded i ca t i on of
An~y bet.
Carmel &
Sargents Sts.
Mee tin g with
San Martin
8/6/68
Request to
purchase
Buzzini
Property
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Supervisors
Budget hearing
Council indicated that this EJection should wait until
next spr ing.
City Administrator Wood reported that the property
owners between Carmel and Sargent Streets indicate they are
willing to dedicate their property in order to construct the
alley.
City Administrator Wood reported that San Martin has
requested a meeting with Gilroy and Morgan Hill and he has
tentatively set August 6, 1968 at 8:00 P.M. in the Counci 1
Chambers for said meeting.
City Administrator Wood reported further request
from the Buzzini Family to purchase their property in re:
extension of Chestnut Street.
Council instructed Staff to write to the Buzzini Family
and inform them that the City's position has not changed and
to proceed with the assessment district.
Discussion is had on location and funding of the
South County Airport.
Supervisor Sig Sanchez addressed the Council and
reported that the new site on Murphy Avenue has not changed
San Martin's opposition to the Airport, he notes that the
budget hearing is set for July 23, 1968 at 8:00 a.m. aro
recommends that representatives from the Chamber of Commerce
and Service Clubs be in attendance at the budget meeting in
support of the project.
* See correction in Minutes of 8/19/68 Meeting.
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Dog Pound
M i n i mum S ta ff
Request
Schedule for
Outfall Sewer
Bids for
Hirasaki Farm
Curbs, Gutters
W. 6th St.
& Mi ller Ave.
Christmas Hill
Park Attend-
ants
City Administrator reported on the possibil ity of the
County taking over the operation of the dog pound.
Supervisor Sanchez addressed the Council and explained
that both Dr. Turner and Dr. Haines felt that the Gilroy Pound
was not properly located but would continue to use the local
facilities until South County facilities could be constructed
somewhere near San Martin.
The Council concurred with said proposal.
Councilman Kennedy reported on the June 27th County
Planning Policy Committee meeting in re: providing a full time
secretarial position and two planners with a recommendation to
be made at the July 18th Supervisors Budget session.
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Council instructed Staff to draft a letter to the
Board of Supervisors requesting two (2) planners be provided
for the County Planning Commission.
Councilman Wentworth inquired of time schedule for the
Outfall Sewer Bids on the Hirasaki Farm.
Director of Public Works Henry reported an agreement is
being negotiated at the present time.
Councilman Allemand inquired about the status of the
railroad crossing at 6th Street getting out of hand again.
He also inquired of any changes on W. 6th Street construction.
Director of Public Works Henry reported that curbs a~d
gutters would be installed soon on 6th Street and also Miller
Avenue.
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Councilman Silva inquired about Park attendants at
Christmas Hill Park on Saturdays and Sundays when damage
is occur i ng.
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Director of Parks and Recreation reported that an
attendant was on duty on Sundays.
Council requested that Staff take the matter to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion and possible
so 1 uti on.
Development Agree- Director of Public Works Henry presents and reads
ment Hirasaki a development agreement with Manabe Hirasaki on 2.07 acres
Farm located on Banes Lane.
Pappani
Commercial
Zone request
ABAG Meeting
City Barbecue
Reminder
Motion was made by Counci lman Wentworth se<D nded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the agreement be approved
as submitted.
The Mayor noted the presence of Mrs. Elaine Codiga,
C lerk- Typ i st.
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A letter dated May 17, 1968 from Pappani family
indicating their desire for Commercial Zoning at the north-
east corner of Hecker Pass Highway and Morey Avenue.
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City Administrator Wood noted meeting of ABAG General
Assembly of September 27, 1968 at Hotel Claremont, Berkely,
California.
City Adm~nstrator noted City Barbecue, Saturday,
August 3, 1968 at 6:00 P.M., at the Gilroy Golf and Country Club
(Hecker Pass Highway).
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Storm Drain Councilman Allemand inquired of the status of the
on Miller Ave. Underground Storm Drain crossing Miller Avenue
Director of Public Works Henry stated that it was
a 1 ready in.
Proposed Annex. Discussion is had on annexation of 140 acres near
of 140 acres the Junior College.
near Jr. Col-
lege Staff was authorized to proceed with the same.
Councilman Wentworth suggests Morgan Hill be contacted
to determine how they handle this type of problem.
Adjournment
At 10:24 P.M. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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De~uty Ci ty Clerk