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Minutes 1970/04/06 """","""" - Roll Call Minutes r I ..... Pub.Hear. re: Appeal - Douglas Oi 1 re: 1 s t & Church Servo Station - ....... Res.#1450 lP'"'----"IIt -... 3089 G i 1 roy, Ca 1 i forn i a Apri 1 6, 1970 The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:04 p.m. Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duffin, Mark E. Kennedy, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, Everett C. Wentworth, and Norman B. Goodrich. The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16, 1970 were approved as mailed and recorded. The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a Pub1 ic Hearing on an Appeal of Douglas Oil Company on the Plan- ning Commission.s decision Denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Service Station at the southeast corner of First and Church Streets. City Administrator Wood explained the action by the Planning Commission in regard to same. The City Attorney explained the proposed plans of Douglas Oil Company as presented to the Planning Commission. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the matter. Mr. Peter Fogarty, representing Douglas Oil Co. further ex- plained the request for the conditional use permit and presented a revised proposal in order to obtain said use permit. The City Attorney noted that the Council must act upon the original proposal as presented to the Planning Commission and that a revision in said plans would constitute further study on same by the Commission. Mr. Ben Pappani, representing St. Mary's Parish, noted their opposition to said proposed service station at said location. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Council discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin and carried that a reso1ution~nying the request of Douglas Oil Co. for a conditional Use Permit to all~w a service station at the southeast corner of First and Church Streets be presented. The City Attorney presented and read Resolution No. 1450. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that Resolution No. 1450 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1450 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DENYING THE APPLICA- TION OF DOUGLAS OIL.CO. FOR ACONDtTIONAL USE PERMIT TO ERECT AND OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FORST AND CHURCH STREETS IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON APPEAL FROM RESOLU- TION NO. 474 OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING SAME. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None , NOES: ABSENT: Pub. Hear. re: The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for San Martin Vyds the Publ ic Hearing on a proposal initiated by the Planning Commission prop. rezoning to rezone from IIC-111 (Neighborhood Commercial) District and IIR-311 CI & R'3 to RI (Low-Density Multiple Residence) District to IIR-111 (Single-Family Residence) District, 20 acres located approximately 611 feet west of Miller Avenue on the south side of Hecker Pass Road. City Administra- - ... 3090 Intro. Ord. rezoning CI E;. R3 to RI P. & R. Com. Report 3/17/70 Personnel Com. Report 3/26/70 Res.#1451 Procedure re: promoted emp. Lib. & Cult. Com. Meet. 3/3/70 Plan. Com. Meet. 4/2/70 Res.#1452 re: Serv.Stn. Standards Wheeler Hosp. proposed Master Plan tor Wood explained the proposal to rezone said property. The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wish ing to speak for or agai nst the proposal. There was no comment from any- one in the audience. IIIlI Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Pub1.ic Hearing be closed. .... i ng. Discussion was had by Council in regard to the proposed rezon- The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance rezoning said property from CI and R3 to RI. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the ordinance be introduced, the reading waived, and that it be pub1 ished by title and summary. IIlIIIII ..... The Report of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of March 17, 1970 was noted. The Report of the Personnel Commission Meeting of March 26, 1970 was noted. The Commission recommended approval of a procedure for a promoted employee unsuccessfully completing his probationary period. Personnel Director Reinsch explained said proposed procedure. The City Clerk presented and explained Resolution No. 1451 approving said procedure in the Personnel Ru1es.& Regulations. Motlon was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution No. 1451 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1451 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION I I I, 1, OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS. REGARDING PROCEDURE WHEN A PROMOTED EMPLOYEE DOES NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE HIS PROBATION- ARY PERIOD. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Wentworth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .... -- NOES: ABSENT: The Minutes of the Library and Culture Commission meeting of March 3, 1970 were noted. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of April 2, 1970 was noted. The Commission recommended adoption of Service Station Standards submitted with the agenda. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 1452 adopting said Service Station Standards as submitted. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1452 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1452 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING POLICY GUIDE- LINES FOR SERVICE STATION DEVELOPMENT. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ~ ...... NOES: ABSENT: Mr. Ted Duerr, Architect, addressed the Council and presented preliminary Master Plans for Wheeler Hospital, noting that same had been presented to the Planning Commission for information. Discussion was had. Council requested that the Planning Commission schedule a formal Publ ic Hearing on said preliminary Master Plan in order to in- form the public of same prior to Council action. The City Attorney ...... - Fire Head- quarters Station - r~- ........., Monthly Reports M.H.-Gil. Sewer Com. Mee t. ....l.. I Water Meter Replacement Proj. Disbursements ......, Proposed Annexations (Hoey 70-2; Reservoirs A & B) Golden Gate Annex. 70-5 ~ ~ .... Res. #1453 Grant Deed H. Suniga 3091 was requested to outline the procedure to be used.. City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. Robert Wong, Architect for the new fire headquarters station was present in the audience and requested Council to deviate from the regular agenda in order to accommodate Mr. Wong1s presentation. Mr. Wong, addressed the Council and presented a revised pro- posal to reduce the estimated cost of said construction to be in accord with the $200,000 Bond Issue. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Architect be authorized to proceed with the final revised plans as presented. It was noted that the archi- tect1s fee would be 8% of the contract. The Summary of Monthly Reports of February, 1~70 was noted and discussed. City Administrator Wood informed the Council that Mr. Vernon Brown would like to meet with the Council Golf Course Advisory Com- mittee to discuss his financial statement. Council requested that said meeting be set for Tuesday or Thursday and to determine if the Golf Course Board of Directors could meet at the same time to discuss improvements proposed for the golf course. City Administrator Wood noted a tentative.Counci1 Sewer Advisory Committee meeting with Morgan Hill set for April 8, 1970 Luncheon Meeting. Council instructed the City Administrator to in- form them of the location when determined. Discussion was had in regard to the Public Works' project of replacing old water meters. The Report of Disbursements from March 1, 1970 to and including March 31, 1970, was noted. City Administrator Wood requested authorization to file ap- plications for annexation proceedings with the Loca1:Agency Formation Commission for the following City owned lands: "Hoey Annexation 70-2"; "Reservoir A \Annexation 70-311, and "Reservoir B Annexation 70-411. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that app1 ications for the following annexation pro~ ceedings be fil.ed with the Local Agency Formation Commission: "Hoey Annexation 70l;, IIReservoir A.Annexation 70-3"; and "Reservoir B Annexation 70-4". Clty Administrator Wood noted filing of an application with the Local ,Agency Formation Commission for anRexation of Uninhabited territory containing 30.75 acres to be known as IIGo1den Gate Annexation 70-511 located at the west side of Monterey Highway between Fitzgerald Avenue and Day Road owned by, South Peninsula Land Co., J. B. Howard, General Partner. City Administrator Wood explained the location of same. Discussion was had in regard to proposed ~nnexations. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried that the Planning Commission study the matter of future annexa- tions to the north and report to the Council on their comments of what the City's policy should be in this regard. Council had no ob- jection to filing of annexation proceedings for Golden Gate Annexation 70-5. City Admininistrator Wood requested authori~ation to execute a Grant Deed to Hope Suniga conveying a 5.36 foot strip previously sold at public sale. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by 3092 N.Side Park acq.-Hope Suniga prop. 1969 Library Bonds Res.#1454 Res .#1455 Res. #1456 Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1453 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1453 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONVEYING A 5.36 FOOT STRIP OF LAND TO HOPE.SUNIGA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich NOES: COUNC I L MEM~ERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None .... ... City Administrator Wood requested approval to acquire one (1) 1.001 acre parcel of land belonging to Hope Suniga for Northside Park Improvement in the amount of $6,500.00. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the acquisition of said 1.001 acre parcel in the amount of $6~500.00 from Hope Suniga be approved. ... I ..... City Administrator Wood noted that one additional parcel and one quit claim deed for a right of way are outstanding under this project. City Administrator Wood reported on the 1969 Library Bond Issue requesting authorization to proceed with the sale of bonds. Resolution No. 1454 Providing for Bond Issuance was presented for adoption. Motion was made ~y Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1454 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1454 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $600,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF GILROY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1969; SECOND DIVISION, BEING PART OF AN ISSUE OF $950,000 AUTHORIZED AT AN ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 8, 1969; PRESCRIBING THE DATE, DENOMINATION, FORM AND NUMBERS AND DATES AND AMOUNTS OF THE MATURITY OF THE BONDS AND COUPONS OF THE SECOND DIVISION OF SAID AUTHBRIZED ISSUE: FIXING THE MAXIMUM RATE OF INTEREST THEY SHALL BEAR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF A TAX TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich NOES: COUNC I L MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ... ... Resolution No. 1455 Call ing for bids was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1455 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1455 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR BIDS ON CITY OF GILROY $950,000 GENERAL OBLIGA- TION BONDS OF 1969 - $600,000 - SECOND DIVISION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Resolution No. 1456 Approving Official Notice of Sale was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Council- man Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1456 be waived and that it be adopted. ~ ...J RESOLUTION NO. 1456 RESOLUTION APPROVING OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE AND PROSPECTUS - CITY OF GILROY $950,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 1969 - $600,000 SECOND DIVISION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich ...... - 11I8'.'''''''' - r I ' -.....- Ii i i ~ r-I ~ - .... Population Es t i mate Res. #1457 Agree. Sewer & Water 1 i nes re 1 ocat ions 3093 NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Wood noted that he had requested the County to allow 6% maximum interest rate for said bonds. The City's agreement with the County requires their prior approval prior to exceed i ng a 5% rate. , City Administrator Wood presented a Report from the State Department of Finance noting their population estimate as of March 1, 1970 for the City of Gilroy to be 11,600. City Administrator Wood presented a Cooperative Agreement with the State Providing for the relocation and placement of sanitary sewer and water lines in connection with the proposed freeway project previously informally approved by the Council on December 15, 1969, noting that it would be necessary to formally adopt a resolution approving same. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Duffin that the reading of Resolution No. 1457 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1457 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING AUTHORI- ZING TH~ EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS, FOR THE RELOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER AND WATER LINES IN CONNECTION WITH THE GILROY FREEWAY BYPASS, ROUTE 04-SCL-,101" 1.4 MILES SOUTH OF THOMAS ROAD TO 0.5 MILES NORTH OF LEAVESLEY ROAD, DISTRICT AGREEMENT #4-0125-C. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970,. by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodr i ch COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: Res.#1458 & City Administrator Wood presented Resp1utions, in regard to #1459 (voided) revising assessment lines under the Luchessa Avenue Improvement District Project 1967-2. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1458 to, revise assessment lines under the Luchessa Avenue improvement Dis- trict Project 1967-2 be waived and that it be adopted. Luchessa Ave. amended Assessments Res. #1459 (Voided) RESOLUTION NO. 1458 A RESOLUTION DIRECTING MAKING, OF AMENDED ASSESSMENT RE: CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 1139 OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION AND OF INTENTION - LUCHE~SA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 1967-2 _: CITY OF,GILROY - ASSESSMENT NOS. 7 AND 8. PASSED AND ADOPT~D this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:, NOES: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodrich None None Pate, Silva, Motion was made by Councilman,Wentworth seconded by Coun- cilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1459 beonfirming said amended assessments be waived and that it be adopted. R[SOLUTION NO. 1459 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AMENDED ASSESSMENT - LUCHESSA AVENUE IMPROVE- MENT DISTRICT PROJECT NO. 1967-2 - CITY OF GILROY - ASSESSMENT NOS. 7 AND 8. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Si1v~, Wentworth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: Note: Resolution No. 1459 is hereby voided and will be re-adopted 3094 Res.#1460 10th S t. Annex. 70-1 S. Chestnut St. ex t. proper- ty acq. (Buzzini property) Lib rary site acq. Sr. Citizens' Month Mi rassou Vineyards Gavi 1an College Veterans I Organiza- tion Local Com- munity Action Agency County-wide Community Shelter P1an.Proj. 10th St. proposed opening following the Public Hearing on same scheduled for May 4, 1970. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1460 removing Tenth Street Annexation 70-1 from the Gilroy Fire Protection District be waived and that it be adopted. ... ... RESOLUTION NO. 1460 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GIUROY WITHDRAWING FROM THE GILROY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY THEREIN RECENTLY ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER THE DESIGNATION "TENTH STREET ANNEXATION 70-1 TO THE CITY OF GILROY". PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: ,...... AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, '. Wen tworth, and Goodr i ch ..... NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None A letter from L. H. Buzzini was presented offering to sell property to the City for South Chestnut Street right of way. Dis- cussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Went- worth seconded by Coun~ilman Batrez, and carried that Staff be authorized to proceed with the purchase of parcel #841-12-023, 0.916 acres in the amount of $13,000.00 and directed Staff to withhold any purchase of parcel #841-12-24 until a future date. A letter from Mrs. S. R. Polhemus Offering to Sell Property to the City for the Library site in the amount of $15,500.00 was presented. Council tabled action on same and requested Staff to notify Mrs. Polhemus that the City is just now proceeding wi th the Bond Sale for said Library Improvement. A letter from the California Commission on Aging was pre- sen ted reques t i ng that the mon th of May be proc 1 aimed liSen i or C it i- zens' Month". Counci 1 concurred wi th said proclamation. ~ I .""", Council discussed a request from Mirassou Vineyards for Water Service in the vicinity of Reservoir B and denied same. A letter from the Veterans' Organization at Gavi1an College was presented requesting use of Wheeler Auditorium and grounds~for a Flea Market on May 24, 1970. Mrs. Isenberg, representing the Veterans' Organization addressed the Council and further explained said request. Discussion was had on the matter. The Mayor informed Mrs. Isenberg that he,wou1d attempt to determine if Mr. Chiesa1s property on First Street would be available for said event. Councilman Silva also noted that his property on South Monterey Street would be available if the Chiesa property was not. A letter from the Board of Supervisors was presented in regard to recognition of a Local Community Action Agency, Office of Economic Opportunity. The Mayor also noted that Councilman Batrez' name had been submitted to represent the City of Gilroy on said Com- mittee, and it was further noted that Morgan Hill agreed to Council- man Batrezl representing Morgan Hill also, which would confirm Councilman Batrezl appointment. ~ 1 ' A request by the County of Santa Clara Civil Defense Coor- dinator was presented in regard to a County-wide Community Shelter Planning Project. Council had no objection to said Project. ... City Administrator Wood deviated from the agenda to hear from M. J. Filice requesti ng for an opening to Tenth Street. Mr. Filice addressed the Council noting that the proposed opening to Tenth Street would be in the vicinity of their warehouse plant. ...... .. .,.;.,,",,, - r- I --- - I ~ r- I,."... ~ Freeway Interchange Execut i ve Plan. Policy Com. Meet. Trans. Policy Com. Meet. I nformat i on Sheets 101 Freeway Con st. Schedule Chamber of Commerce donation re: S. P. Park Disclosure of Assets Act Traffic Signals 1st & Mill er Used traf- fic signals I nter-C i ty Council re: Unf.Bldg. Codes Res.#1461 3095 Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that a temporary encroachment for an opening to Tenth Street be approved as requested by Mr. M. J. Filice, same to be in accord with Council policy previously adopted, subject to 'b.8---i-n accord 'xith Council poli-G.y....p.rel,llouily .dopt<id, liubjectrto plans for same to be approved by the Director of Public Works. Mr. M. J. Filice further addressed the Council in regard to the proposed traffic interchange on Bloomfield Road in connection with the 101 Freeway Project. He requested that the City take a neutral position in regard to acceptance of Plan "A" and "B", noting that at the recent State Public Hearing on same, the City favored Plan "N.. Discussion was had in regard to same. Council requested Staff to inform the State that the City wishes to review both plans prior to endorsing Plan IW' or "BII. The Mini and regular minutes of Santa Clara County Execu- tive Planning Policy Committee for meetings of March 12 and 26, 1970, were noted. The Minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee Meeting of March 11, 1970, were noted. Representative Batrez further com- mented on same. Information sheets from the following were noted. Bay Area , Polluting Control District, the San Francisco Bay Area Council, and Santa Clara County Association of Planning Officers. A letter from the California Highway Commission in regard to Gilroy-Morgan Hill Freeway Construction Schedule was noted. A letter from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Offering a $1,000.00 contribution to improve S. P. Park was noted. Council ex- tended its appreciation in regard to same. Discussion was had in regard to using the loading ramp at said property in connection with the landscaping rather than demolishing same. A letter from State Assemblyman George N. Zenovich was noted in regard to,the Disclosure of Assets Act. City Administrator Wood informed Council of the scheduled bid opening of May 4, 1970 for the First and Miller Avenue traffic signals. Discussion was had in regard to the City attempting to determine if the used traffic signals could be purchased by the City. It was noted that the signals could be outdated and that the real value of the same are the controllers which are to be retained by the State. Councilman Duffin noted that he recently attended the Inter- City Council meeting for the Mayor, in his absence, and it was re- quested that the City adopt a resolution urging all jurisdictions within Santa Clara County to adopt a Uniform Building Code. Resolution No. 1461 was presented by Councilman Duffin. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Wentworth that the reading of Resolution No. 1461 be waived and that it be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 1461 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY URGING ALL JURIS- DICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA TO ADOPT UNIFORM BUILDING CODES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of April, 1970, by the following vote: 3096 Laison Comm i ttee Unf. Curfew Ord. Brockhagen prop. re: Hecker Pass Rd. Widen- ing Proj. Needy Ch i 1 dren St. Mary's sponsorship P. & R. activi ties sponsor- ships Xmas Hill Pk. Wheeler Hosp. Fire alarm AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy, Pate, Silva, Went- worth, and Goodrich COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: Councilman Duffin also noted that the Inter-City Council has proposed a Committee of 5 representatives of the cities within Santa Clara County to attempt to resolve differences between the cities and county. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the City of Gilroy endorse and support the proposal of the Inter-City CounGi1 in regard to said Lsison Committee and that the nomination of Mavor Pro tempore Duffin be submitted to serve on said Committee. .. - Councilman Duffin also informed the CouncJl that the Inter- City Council is attempting to obtain a uniform curfew ordinance among the cities in Saota Clara County and the City's opinion is re- quested regarding same. Council noted that they would be in favor of such an ordinance. ., iIlIIIIIf City Administrator Wood requested approval of an agreement with Miss Lois M. Brockhagen for a conveyance of her property needed for the right-of-way in regard to the Hecker Pass Road Widening Project. Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Council- man Wentworth and carried that the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement with Miss Lois M. Brockhagen for conveyance of her property needed for right-of-way in regard to the Hecker Pass Road Widening Project. , City Administrator Wood presented a request from a "Com- munity Chairman" requesting permission to solicit funds for their Breakfast Program for Needy Children of Gilroy at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Council requested specific dates said organization desires to solicit said funds. Councilman Pate inquired of Parks & Recreation Department activities sponsored by local businesses. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Kennedy and carried that the Parks & Recreation Commission study the matter of parks & recreation projects sponsorship. ~ ... Councilman Silva requested that Christmas Hill Park faci- lities be opened earlier than 9:00 a.m. on week-ends and that addi- tional trash cans be placed at said location. It was also reported that additional trash cans are needed at Miller Park facility. Fire Chief Brittain reported that the building fire alarm system at the old Wheeler Hospital is not being connected to the City1s alarm system. Discussion was had on the matter~ Council agreed that said alarm system should be tied into the present muni- cipal alarm system. Mayor1s request The Mayor requested to leave the United States which would to leave U.S. include his absence at two regular Council Meetings. Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that Mayor Goodrich be granted permission to leave the United States as requested. Priest Prop. re: Fi re House Adjournment The Mayor noted that Mrs. Priest has offered to sell her property in back of the fire station to the City. Said matter was referred to the City Administrator and Fire Chief to determine if the City is interested in same. ~ ..." At 11:02 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting. .. Respectfully submitted, .... '! /;& ,:..-..-'" ,\ U'" '')1 vVL--' City