Minutes 1969/04/21
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Roll Call
Minutes
Res.#1332
(Geo. Archer)
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Gilroy, California
Apri 1 21, 1969
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich a5 8:03 p.m.
Present: CouncLl Members: Fred P. Batrez, Mark E. Kennedy,
John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B.
Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
The Minutes of, the Regular Council Meeting of April 7, 1969
and of the Adjourned Meeting of April 15, 1969 were approved as mailed
and recorded, noting ommission of the title of Resolution No. 1327-4
in copies of the April 7, 1969 meeting forwarded to Council.
City Administrator Wood presented and read Resolution No. 1332
Honor i ng Mr. George Archer for his recen t Go 1 f Ach i evemen t.
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman
Wentworth that Resolution No. 1332 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1332
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY HONORING MR. GEORGE ARCHER, GOLF
PROFESS 10NAL.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNC.lL MEMBERS: Batrez, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth,
and Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Service to retired Library
and Culture Commissioner, John E. Pate.
. The Mayor noted that presentation of a Certificate of Service
to retired Planning Commissioner, Robert P. Chappell, would be
tabled due to Mr. Chappell.s absence due to illness.
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P.&R. Com.
4/15/69
lib.& Cult.
Com.Minutes
Meet. 41 1 169
Monthly
Reports
Disbursements.
Salary Merit
Increases
The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of
April 15, 1969 was noted. Councilman Wentworth suggested that the
Elks' Site Park be named Ousley Park being a portion of the City
property previously named Ousley Park. Council requested that this
suggestion of the Elks. Site Park name be conveyed to the, Parks and
Recreation Commission.
City Administrator Wood reviewed the Minutes of the Library and
Culture Commission Meeting of April 1, 1969.
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The Summary of Monthly Reports of March 1969 were noted and
City Administrator Wood commented that the volume of water consumed
is noW"'included on said report as requested by Counci 1.
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Councilman Kennedy requested that notification be included with
the utility bills informing customers of the City's requirements in
regard to Garden Refuse Pick-ups. City Administrator Wood noted that
the May 1, 1969 billings would include notification regarding Spring
Clean-Up Week; that said garden refuse information could be included
on the following billing of June 1, 1969.
The Report of Disbursements from March 1, 1969 to March 31,
1969 was noted.
City Administrator Wood presented a report recommending Salary
Merit Increases to the following employees: Carolyn Langston, Clerk-
Typist, Range 19, from Step "B" $449. to Step "C" $472. and Billy
Clem, Bldg. Insp., Range 28.5, from Step "A" $680. to Step "B" $713.
to become effective May 1, 1969. Motion was made by Councilman Went-
worth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the salary merit
increases recommended be granted, to become effective May 1, 1969.
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Chamber of Com. City Administrator Wood presented a Report in regard to the
Publication proposed Chamber of Commerce Publication requesting City's participa-
tion in same. Discussion was had. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the City
of Gilroy participate in the Chamber of Commercels proposed publica-
tion, specifically for a prime page opposite.the table of index in
the amount of $874.50.
Acquisition, of
land re:
Northside
Pk.-J.Cmmpa
& D. Connel
et ux
7 Acres Real
property-
S te 11 i n g
(Xmas Hi 11)
Citizens'
Bond Com-
m i t tee
Counc i 1 Adv.
Com.vacan-
cies
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A Report by the City Administrator requesting acquisition of
two Parcels of land belonging to Jesus Campa in the amount of $8400.00
and Dale Connell, et ux in the amount of $6,250.00 for Northside Park
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City purchase the parcels
requested for Northside Park Improvement and that the Mayor be auth-
orized to execute the Agreements for same on behalf of the City.
An offer to sell 7 acres of real property to the City in the
amount of $2,500.00 per acre or $17,500.00 total was presented, said
property located adjacent to Christmas Hill Park, within the creek
area. Discussion was had. Council instructed Staff to prepare the
necessary legal documents for purchase of said property and report
back to Council on same.
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City Administrator Wood presented a Report in regard to the
Citizens. Municipal Bond Committees. recent activities. Discussion
was had. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Council-
man Pate and carried that letters of appreciation on behalf of the
City be forwarded to all persons contributing time, efforts and fund
contributions in regard to the Municipal Bond Issues.
City Administrator Wood reported on Council Advisory Committee
vacancies due to retiring Council Members. The Mayor appointed the
following Councilmen to the respective Committees: Respresentative
to ABAG - Counci lman Duffin; Joint Sewer Commi ttee - Counci lmanPate;
"Ronan Ave.
Imp.Proj.
69-1"Res.
#1333 thru
Res.#1340
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Building Codes Committee - Councilman Batrez; and Elks. Building
Committee - Counci.lman Pate.
City Engineer Henry presented and explained a Report in re-
gard to the proposed "Ronan Avenue Improvement Project 69-1". Dis-
cussion was had in regard to same. Resolutions No. 1333 through
and including Resolution No. 1340 regarding formation of said pro-
posed Improvement Project were presented for adoption, as follows:
Resolution No. 1333, A Resolution Appointing Engineers and Attorneys,
was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman
Silva, and carried, said Resolutien was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1333
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ENGINEER AND ATTORNEYS - RONAN AVENUE IM-
PROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:: .
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and
Goodrich.
NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: Ba trez
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
Resolution No. 1334, A Resolution of Preliminary Determination
and of Intention, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded
by Councilman Silva, and carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTiON NO. 1334
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION - RONAN
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of Apri 1, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and
Goodri ch.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: Batrez
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Duffin
The Engineer presented his report pursuant to said Resolution
of Preliminary Determination and of Intention which consisted of
plans, specifications, estimate of costs and expenses, maps and des-
criptions and diagram and assessment. After confirmation of the
Report by the Council, it was ordered filed.
Resolution No. 1335, A
Engineer.s Report, was read.
seconded by Councilman Silva,
adopted.
resolution of Preliminary Approval of
On motion of Councilman Wentworth,
and carried, said Resolution was
RESOLUTION NO. 1335
A RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF ENGINEER'S REPORT - RONAN
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.- PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Kennedy, Pate,
Goodrich.
Batrez
Du ff i n
Silva, Wentworth, and
Resolutiom No. 1336, A Resolution Establishing Prevailing
Wage Scale, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded
by Counci lman Silva, and carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1336
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PREVAILING WAGE SCALE - RONAN AVENUE IM-
PROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
COUNCil MEMBER:
Kennedy, Pate, Silva,
Goodrich.
Batrez
Duffin
Wentworth, and
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Subdivision
Eng.Fees
Resolution No. 1337, A Resolution Appointing Time and Place of
Hearing Protests in Relation to Proposed Acquisitions and Improve-
ments, and Directing Notice, was read. . On motion of Councilman
Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Silva, and carried, said Resolution
was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1337
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING PROTESTS IN RELA-
TION TO PROPOSED ACQUISITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, AND DIRECTING NOTICE-
RONAN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kennedy, Pate,
Goodrich.
Batrez
Du ff in
Silva, Wentworth, and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Resolution No. 1338, A Resolution Calling for Sealed Proposals,
was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman
Silva, and carried, said Resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1338
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SEALED PROPOSALS AND FIXING LIQUIDATED DAMA-
GES FOR FAILURE T~ COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN TIME SPECIFIED - RONAN
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ~ PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kennedy, Pate,
Goodrich.
Batrez
Duff i n
Silva, Wentworth, and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Resolution No. 1339, A Resolution Describing Proposed Bound-
aries of Assessment District, Directing Filing of Map and Directing.
Recordation of Notice of. Assessment, was read. On motion of Council-
man Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Silva) and carried, sald Reso-
lution was adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1339
A RESOLUTION DESCRIBING PROPOSED BOUNDARIES OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT.
DIRECTING FILING OF BOUNDARY MAP AND ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND DIRECT-
ING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT - RONAN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote: .
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and
Goodr i ch.
COUNCIL MEMBER: Batrez
COUNCIL MEMSER: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
Resolution No. 1340, A Resolution Call ing for Bids on Sale of
Improvem~nt BOnds, was read. On motion of Councilman Wentworth,
seconded by Councilman Silva, and carried, said Resolution was
adop te~.
. RESOLUTION NO. 1340
A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON SALE OF IMPROVEMENT BONDS - RONAN
AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 69-1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
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COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kennedy, Pate,
Goodr i ch.
Batrez
Du ff in
Silva, Wentworth, and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER;
COUNCIL MEMBER:
Director>of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry reported on pro-
posed engineering fees for subdivisions and recommended that the
City establish a policy for same at 3% of the construction estimates.
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Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Went-
worth and carried that a Resolution be prepared by Staff establish-
ing 3% Engineering Fees for Subdivisions as recommended.
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Plan. Com.
appointment
(J.Hughan),
Lib. & CuI t.
Com. ap-
pointment
Plan. Po 1 icy
Com. Meet.
3/27/69
"Bayside Park
Plan"-
County
"Bus Safety
Wee k"
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Discussion was had in regard to overtime compensation to
employees inspecting construction and building projects on Saturdays,
suggesting same to be paid by contractors directly to employees
making said inspections. Council instructed Staff to study same
and possibly include within resolution establishing engineering fees
for subdivision construction.
Council formally accepted the letter of resignation of Plan-
ning Commissioner, Robert P. Chappell, same read at the April 15,
1969 adjourned Council Meeting. The Mayor submitted the following
names for possible appointment to the Planning Commission to fill
the unexpired term of Commissioner Chappell: Dean Cook, Gary Hudson
(noting that he wished to be considered for appointment to said
Commission at a later date), John Hughan, John San Miguel, and Ben
Yamane (noting that he also wished to be considered for appointment
to said Commission at a later date). The Mayor asked if there were
any other names to be considered for said appointment. No other
names were noted. Council Members voted their choice by written
ballot. The Mayor declared that Mr. John Hughan had received the
majority of votes cast. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded
by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Mr. John Hughan be appointed
Planning Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Robert P.
Chappell, (1- 1-70) .
The Mayor submitted the name of Richard Young for possible
appointment to the Library and Culture Commission to fill the unex-
pired term of Commissioner Pate (1-1-72). He asked if there were
any other names to be considered for said appointment. No other
names were noted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Kennedy and carried that Mr. Richard Young be appointed
Library and Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of John
E. Pate, (1-1-72).
The Minutes of the Planning Pol icy Committee of Santa Clara
County Meeting of March 27, 1969 were noted.
An informational Report by James T. Pott, County Director of
Public Works regarding "Bayside Park Plan".
A letter from Gilroy Unified School District in regard to
"Bus Safety Week" was noted and Counci 1 had no objections to the
Mayor proclaiming "Bus Safety Week" April 21-26, 1969 as requested.
Police Apprecia- Letters of ,thanks from several Gilroy Schools and the City
tion Week of Gridley were noted in regard to "Pol ice Appreciation Week" and
Other Activities.
Bonanza Days'
Com.re:
Miss Gilroy
Pagean t
S.C.United
"Clearing
Hou sell
Committee
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A letter was presented from Gilroy Bonanza Days. Committee in
regard to use of Wheeler Auditorium facilities on June 26, 1969 for
the "Miss Gilroy Pageant". Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy
seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that the request of Gilroy
Bonanza Days' Committee be allowed for use of Wheeler Auditorium
facilities on June 26, 1969 for the "Miss Gilroy Pageant'l and that
fees for use of same be waived.
Fund A letter from the president of the Santa Clara United Fund
was presented requesting a City,repre,sentative'on the "Clearing House"
Committee for Charitable Appeals. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that City Ad-
ministrator Wood be appointed as the City's representative on the
Santa Clara United Funds' "Clearing Housell Committee.
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Li b. &Cu 1 t.
Com.resigna-
tion(V.Cow-
ardin)
s.c. Co. Tax-
payers'
Ass. n Meet.
A letter of resignation from Library and Culture Commissiorer,
Mrs. Vernie Cowardin, was presented. Motion was made by Councilman
Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Mrs. Cow-
ardin's resignation be accepted with regret. The Mayor asked
Council Members to submit names for appointment to said Commission
to fill Mrs. Cowardin's unexpired term (1-1-70) at the next regular
Counci 1 Meeting.
A letter in regard to the June 11, 1969 Annual Meeting of the
Santa Clara County Taxpayers' Association was noted.
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Backyard Burning A letter from the Bay Area Pollution Control District in re-
(Residen- gard to Con,trol of Backyard Burning in residential areas was noted.
tial area) Discussion was had on the matter. Councilman Batrez suggested that
the City attempt to obtain estimates in regard to construction of an
approved incinerator that could be used in residential areas. The
Mayor appointed Councilman Batrez to obtain said estimates.
Po 1 ice Dept.
1 etter of
apprecia-
tion
Bonanza Days.
Whiskerino
Con tes t
"Cinco De
Mayo"
Public Law 566
Water Press.
Proj.-Phase
II
Res.#1341
re:Bid of
Power-Ander-
son Cors t.
Co.
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A letter of appreciation from Mr. Wi 11 iam Lomas was noted in
regard to the Gilroy Police Department's House Check program while
he was away for seweral months in Europe.
A letter from Bonanza Days. Whiskerino Contest Committee was
presented and a requested proclamatIon read. Council had no objec-
tion to the Mayor proclaiming same as requested.
City Administrator Wood presented a letter from the local
Schools requesting a Proclamati on in regard to "Cinco De Mayo"
Ce 1 ebrat ion. Moti on was made by, Counc i lman Batrez seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that a proclamation in regard to
"Cinco De Mayo" Celebration be issued by the Mayor as requested.
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City Administrator Wood presented and read letters in regard'
to Public Law 566 Funding as to the proposed smedule of receiving
funds for same.
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City Administrator Wood reported that HUD had concurred in the
Contract for Phase I I of the Water Pressurization Project and that a
Pre-Construction Conference was scheduled for April 22, 1969 at
10:00 a.m. Council reaffirmed the award bid to Power-Anderson, Inc.
in the total amount of $437,000.00 and unanimously adopted Resolution
No. 1341 authorizing the Mayor to execute the construction contract.
RESOLUTION NO. 1341
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR WATER PRESSURIZATION PROJECT NO. WS-6-05-
0252, PHASE II.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April, 1969, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Kennedy,
and Goodrich.
None
Duffin
Pate, SiJva, Wentworth
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
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So.County Airport City Administrator Wood noted that the acquisition of land
land acqui- for the proposed South County Airport had been withheld by the County
sition pending approval of federal funds for said project. Discussion was
had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded
by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Staff request federal legis-
latures to urge their assistance in obtaining federal funding for
the application of a Federal Grant for said South County Airport
Proj ect.
Pic & Pac
Wes t. Refr i g.
Cannery re:
Jt.Sewer
f",c:i 1 i tv
Councilman Wentworth reported in regard to the City accepting
sewage from Pic & Pac Western Refrigeration Cannery located in San
Martin area. City Engineer Henry further reported on and recommended
that said sewage would be acceptable following proposed sewer farm
Gav i 1 an Co liege
Dedication
Sewer Farm
expans i on
Inter-City
Counc i 1
5/1/69
Meet.
Economic Op-
portunity
Com.repre-
sentative
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(Fi'lter Beds) irn'provements and quality control of said cannery's
sewage. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Coun-
cilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that
Staff advise the City of Morgan Hill that the sewage from Pic & Pac
Western Refrigeration Cannery would be acceptable for connection to
the Joint Morgan Hill-Gilroy Joint Trunk Line Sewer Project under
the conditions recommended by the City Engineer (specifically chlor-
ination of said sewage, and periodic check for qual ity control of
same; expense for said testing to be paid by sand Cannery).
City Attorney Jacobs invited the Council to the Dedication
Ceremonies at Gavilan College on April 27,1969.
Counci.lman Silva suggested that acquisition of additional
lands should be pursued in regard to the expansion of the City's
Sewer Farm property. City Administrator Wood noted that a Federal
grant application for aSite Engineers. Study in regard to the Sewer
Farm was in process.
The Mayor excused Assistant City Administrator Reinsch for
leaving the Council Meeting to attend a Choir Practice in connection
with Gavilan College Dedication ~~rem~nies.
The Mayor thanked those attending the meeting present in the
aud i ence.
The Mayor requested that six (6) reservations be made for
City Officials in regard to the May 1, 1969 Inter-City Council Meet-
ing to be held in Morgan Hill.
Mr. Tony Hernandez, representing the Economic Opportunity
Commission addressed the Council, and noted that Councilman Duffin
was removed from office of representing the City on said Commission
as of January 1969 due to failure to attend said Commission Meetings
and requested Council to appoint a replacement. Discussion was had
in regard to same. The Mayor noted that he would bring this matter
to the attention of the Inter-City Council who selects said repre-
sentatives and would suggest Councilman Batrez.s name for appoint-
ment as Gilroy.s representative.
At 10: 14 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted.
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