Minutes 1971/01/04
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Gilroy, California
January 4, 19n
The Regular Meeting of the G i 1 roy City Counc i 1 was called
to order ~y His Honor Mayor Protempore George T. Duffin at 8:00 p.m.
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Roll Call Present: Counc i 1 Members: Fred P. Batrez, George T. Duff in,
Mark E. Kennedy, John E. Pate, Anthony C. Silva, and Everett C. Wen t-
wor th.
Absen t: Counc i 1 Membe r : Norman B. Goodrich
I ntro. new &
Promot i on
Employees
Cert i f i cates
of Service
Gymkhana
Property
Summary of
Mon th 1 y Re-
ports 11/70
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The Mayor Protemp'orei n troduced Eugene Gregor i 0 recently
promoted from police Cadet ~o Patrolman; noting that new employee
Charles Duke, Po1i~e Cadet, was not pre~entfor iritrodu~tion.
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Mayor Protempore Duffin presented Certificates of Service
to retiring Commissioners: Mrs. Edmund H. Richard, Jr. (Library &
Culture); Masaru Kunimura (Parks & Recreation); and Joseph Gubser,
(Personnel).
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City Administrator Wood noted that prospective buyers of
the Gymkhana Ground property may be present at this Council Meeting.
The Summa~y of ~onth1y Report of November, 1970, were noted
and discussed.
Quarry Permit City Administrator Wood noted that Mr. A. Ruffo, Attorney,
scheduled to present iriformatiqn regardtng the proposed Quarry Permit
at L1agas and Church Avenues was unable to be at this meeting and re-
quested.a meeting with the Council during the week in regard to said
matter. Mayor Protempore Duffin appointed Councilmen Silva and Went-
worth to represent the Council on January 7, 1971, at 3:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. ...
Carnival Permit
Foley &
Burk
Campfire Girls
Sol i ci tat ion
Girl Scout
So 1 i c i ta-
tion
Safety Flares
re:Hwy. Veh.
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A. Report from Bonanza Days. Celebration Committee was pre-
sented indicating they had nO objection to approval Qf a Carnival Per-
mit requested by Foley & 6urk for the period of June 2 through 6,
1971. Motion was maae by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that Foley & Burk be granted permission to conduct a
Carnival in the City on June 2 through June .6, 1971, as requested.
A letter from the Camp Fire Girls, Inc. of Santa Clara
County was presented requesting a Permit for a Candy Sale Ja~uary 28
through February 16, 1971. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy
seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the request of the
Camp Fire Girls, Inc. of Santa Clara County for a Candy Sale be
granted.
A letter from the Santa Clara County Girl Scout Council,
Inc. was presented requesting a Permit for a Cookie Sale February 28
through March 8, 1971. Motion was made by CQunci1man Wentworth seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the Santa Clara County Girl
Sc6ut C6unci1, Inc. be granted permission to conduct a Cookie Sale
Februa~y 28 through March 8, 1971, as requested.
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A request of the City of San Leandro was presented for
support in ~rging the State Legislation to require highway vehicles
to carry safety warning flares. Motion was made by Councilman Went-
worth seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the City support
the City of San Leandro as requested by Staff notifying local legisla-
tors of same.
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Po 1 ice Dept.
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Minutes re:
Plan.Po1icy
Com. Meet.
Library Bldg.
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Fire Headqtrs
Communica-
tions Coun-
cil Com.
Baptist Church
Christmas
Display
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Gen. E1ec.
Garbage Rates
Inter-City
Counc i 1
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A letter from the City of San Jose Police Department was
noted commending Gi1roy's Police Department on recent performance
during Presidentls visit at San Jose. Mayor Protempore Duffin commended
the local Pol ice Department and congratulated Chief Laizure for same.
The Mini Minutes of the Planning Policy Committee of Santa
Clara County Meeting of December 17, 1970 were noted.
Councilman Kennedy inquired of the proposal for painting
the library building. City Administrator Wood noted that the County.
of Santa Clara assurred the city that said project would be completed
this fiscal year.
Councilman Wentworth notified the Council that the San
Juan Cement Company would be operating for one more year and possibly
two years.
Councilman Wentworth congratulated Parks and Recreation
Director Ayer for the new addition to his family.
City Administrator Wood requested appointment of a Council
Committee to review the proposed New Fire Headquarters Station Communi-
cations plans to meet with Staff January 7, 1971, at 4:00 p.m. Mayor
Protempore Duffin appointed Councilmen Pate, Silva, and Batrez to said
Committee.
Mayor Protempore Duffin commended a recent Christmas presen-
tation by the Baptist Church on Wren Avenue requesting the City to con-
gratulate said Church for said performance and originality. Council
concurred and requested Staff to write the Baptist Church regarding
same.
Mayor Protempore Duffin introduced new employee Charles
Duke, Police Cadet.
City Admini.strator Wood noted that the filing dates for
Council Members to be elected at the April 13, 1971 General Municipal
Election are January 14, 1971, through February 4, 1971 at 12:00 noon.
City Administr.ator Wood reminded Council of the increase
in garbage rates effective January 1971 in accordance with an Agreement
adopted January 1970 which included a yearly increase in said rates
for a five (5) year period.
Mayor Protempore Duffin requested three (3) reservations for
the Inter-City Council Meeting of January 7, 1971, at Sakura Gardens.
Local Burglaries Councilman Pate presented and explained suggestions to
reduce the local burglary problems. Chief of Police Laizure commented
on said sugge.stions. Mayor Pro tempore Duffin suggested that the Chief
review said proposals for possible application of same to the Police
.' Department.
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Gymkhana
Property
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Mr. Tad Tomita, President and General Manager of Naturipe
Berry Growers addressed the Council and presented a proposal to pur-
chase Parcels 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Gymkhana Ground Property in the
amount of $40,800.00. Mr. Tomita further informed Council of the
operation proposed for said property, noting that presently his company
is proposing to 4se said property .for cooling stra~berries prior to
marketing to include some bell-peppers and cherry tomatoes at a future
date; that this process would only require water for washing and
refrigeration purposes; that the actual freezing processin is proposed
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Res.#1540
Conveying
Gymkhana
Property
Alley repair-
adj.Ranch
Mil k & Sno-
White Drive
In
S . A 1 ex . St.
Imp.
Christmas
Hi 11 Pk.
Imp1mt
Adjournment
for this location in approximately three to four years if the indus-
trial sewer line would pe available at said location. Discussion was
had by Council in regard to said proposal. Motion was made by Council-
man Wentworth seconded by Councilman Batrez and carried that the City
accept the offer of Naturipe Berry Growers in the amount of $40,800.00
for Parcels 5, 6, 7, and 8 of the Gymkhana Ground, Tract No. 3770 with
the understanding that if and when the berry processing required use of
an industrial sewer 1 ine that the costro install said line from the
present industrial sewer 1 ine would be Naturipe Berry Growers respon-
sib i 1 i ty.
Resolution No. 1540 Conveying said Parcels, 5, 6, 7, and 8
to Naturipe Berry Growers was presented. Motion was made by Council-
man Wentworth seconded by Councilman Pate that Resolution No. 1540 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1540
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING CON-
VEYANCE TO NATURIPE BERRY GROWERS, OF LOTS 5, 6, 7, AND 8, OF TRACT NO.
3770 GILROY GYMKHANA GROUNDS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Kennedy,
and Duff i n
None
Goodrich
Pate, Silva, Wentworth,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilman Silva inquired of a City employee using a city
vehicle on a recent week-end while doing work for a private party.
City Staff noted that the matter would be investigated.
Councilman Batrez noted that the property owner of Ranch
Milk and Sno-White Drive In have indicated that they would assume the
cost of repairing the alley adjacent to said property, that said alley
is in bad condition.
Councilman Kennedy inquired of the proposed city improve-
ment of South Alexander Street between Ninth and Tenth Streets.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry noted that said improve-
ment was deleted from the 1970-71 Budget.
Councilman Batrez suggested that mortar be used in con-
junction with the rock installation along the bank at Christmas Hill
Park so said rocks will be stationary. Mayor Protempore Duffin requested
Councilman Batrez contact the Parks and Recreation Director in regard
to same.
At 9:38 p.m. Mayor Protempore Duffin adjourned the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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Susanne E. Steinmetz, City C1