Minutes 1971/01/18
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Minutes
Gilroy, California
January 18, 1971
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called
to order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:03 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 Meetingsof December 21, 1970, and
January 4, 1971 were approved as mailed and recorded.
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Bids re: Bonds
10th St. I mp.
D i s t. 70-4
Res.#1541 re:
Unpaid
Assessm't
Res.#1542 re:
Awarding
Bonds-
Juran &
Moody, Inc.
Ma r ce 11 a
Annex. 70-7
Ord. #907
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City Administrator Wood reported that the following bids
had been received for 'ITenth Street Improvement District - Project
1970-4 Bonds" on Monday, January,18, 1971, at 4:00 p.m.: 1) Juran &
Moody, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota- 99.066% of par, Average Net Interest
rate of 5.98996%; 2) Gi1bralter Securities Co. of California, Inc. -
98.32% of par, Average Net Interest rate of 6.4963%; 3) Karney Bar-
berian - Interest Rate of 7%; 4) First California Co. - 98.orlo of par
Average Net Interest rate 6.2258%; 5) Stone & Youngberg - 97. 183~1o of
par, Average Net Interest rate 6.1699%.
Mr. Phil Assaf, Bond Attorney, presented Resolution No. 1541
Determining Unpaid Assessments and Providing for Issuance of Bonds.
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Wentworth
that the reading of Resolution No. 1541 be waived and that it be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1541
A RESOLUT!ON DETERMINING UNPAID ASSESSMENTS AND PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE
OF BONDS - TENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - PROJECT NO. 1970-4.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth, and Goodrich
None
None
Pate, Silva,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Resolution No. 1542 Awarding the Sale of Bonds to Juran &
Moody, Inc. - St. Paul, Minnesota, for an Average Interest Rate of
5.98996% was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded
by Councilman Pate that the reading of Resolution No. 1542 be waived
and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1542
A RESOLUTION AWARDING SALE OF BONDS
PROJECT NO. 1970-4.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of
vote:
AYES:
- TENTH STREET IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT -
January, 1971, by the following
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy,
worth, and Goodrich
None.
None
Pate, Silva, Went-
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
City Administrator Wood noted receipt of a petition from
Ernest S. Bel1ezza Requesting Annexation of Uninhabited Territory
located in the vicinity of Marcella Avenue and Leavesley Road Contain-
ing 75.555 Acres to be known as "Marce11a Annexation 70-7 to the
City of G i 1 roy. II
A letter from Mutual OWnership Development Corporation was
presented in regard to proposed development upon said property if
annexed to the CitYr It was noted that the estimated cost for the
development fees including oversizing of facilities, etc. was
$226,828.00; that the developers were aware of said costs, and agreed
to same.
Discussion was had by Council in regard to annexation of
said territory to the City of Gilroy. Motion was made by Councilman
Wentworth seconded by Councilman Batrez that Ordinance No. 907 annex-
ing said territory to the City be adopted.
Further discussion was. had by Cou.ncilin regard to the pro-
posed development for said property with two (2) Councilmen contending
the annexation to be in violation of the General Plan of the City.
Following a roll call vote said Ordinance No. 907 was
adopted anne?<ing said territory to the City of Gilroy.
ORDINANCE KO. 907
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERAT~ONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORYDESI,GNATED AS "MARCELLA ANNEXATION 70-7 TO THE CITY OF GILROY"
AND FOR THE "INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART
OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL THEREOF.
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Salary
Merit
Increases
Disbursements
Grant for
Rec. Fac i 1 i-
ties-Coyote
Lake(S.C.Co.)
ABC app.
re: 7760
Monterey
Sewer Ord.
Duff in prop.
Insurance
Claims
Bonanza Days
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Kennedy, Wentworth, and Goodri.ch.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Pate, and Silva
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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City Administrator Wood recommended the following Salary
Merit Step Increases for seven (7) City Employees to become effective
February 1, 1971: Mrs. Linda B1undo, Clerk-Typist, Range 22.5 Step
IIC $560 to Step 'ID" $587.; Jesse Dimas and Michael Light, Utility
Men, Range 25, Step IIA" $573 to Step IIB" $602; Albert Wi 1son,
Utility Man, Range 25, Step liB'] $602 to Step "C" $631; Anastasio
Rojas, Utility Man - Range 25, Step 'WI $573 to Step "BII $602;
Richard Lake, Patrolman, .Range 30, Step "D" $846 to Step IIE" $888;
and Harold Lawrence, Fireman-Engineer, Range 29, Step 'IA" $696 to
Step "BII $731.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the Salary Merit Increases as presented be
approved to become effective February 1, 1971.
The Report of Disbursements from December 1, 1970 through
and ind uding December 31, 1970 was noted.
A letter from ABAG was presented requesting Review and
Comment on the Notice of Intent to File a Grant Application by
the County of Santa Clara for Recreational Facilities at Coyote Lake.
Motion was made by Councilman Kennedy seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that the City support the County of Santa Clara's intent
to file for a Grant for Recreational Facilities at Coyote Lake.
An application to the Alcoholic Beverage Control for an
On-Sale Beer License at 7760 Monterey Street, Gilroy, was presented.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman Wentwort~
that there were no objections to said application subject to the
Building Divisionis conditions.
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City Administrator Wood noted that the sewerage standards
and control ordinance on the agenda had previously been adopted by
Counci 1.
City Administrator Wood presented an offer from George T.
Duffin et ux to donate a parcel of land to the City of Gilroy in
regard to Northside Park, subject to the City paying current taxes
and street assessment lien, estimated in the amount of $3,000.00.
Motion was made by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that the City of Gilroy very graciously accepts
said offer from George T. Duffin et ux. It was noted that Councilman
Duffin abstained from voting on the motion of acceptance.
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A letter from the Insurance Agent of the City in re: to New
Government Code Section on Claims was presented and noted.
A letter from the Bonanza Daysl Committee was presented
requesting use of City facilities and approval of scheduled parades
for their annual celebration.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that the request of scheduled parades of June 26,
1971 - Adult Parade to be held on Monterey Street and June 24, 1971 -
Jr. Parade to be held on First Street be approved as requested.
Motion was made by- Councilman Wentworth seconded by Council- ..
man Silva and carried that the request for exclusive organizational use
of Christmas Hill Park Facilities on June 27, 1971 be granted noting ~
that said Park would be open to the public and that approval foruse
of the City's Eigleberry Street Parking Lot between Fourth and Fifth
Streets for the Fiesta Night Celebration ~e granted; and that the
request for one municipal license for all concessions be approved ex-
cepting amusement rides to be licensed separately.
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Deanda Prop. A letter from the County of Santa Clara was noted in regard
to the Tax Sale of a parcel of land abutting Northside Park (Deanda
Property), noting acceptance by the County of the City bid for same.
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Trans.Policy
Com. Meet.
Quarry Permit
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Regional
Sewer Disp.
Meet.
Ord. re:
Counc i 1
salaries
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Res.#1543 re:
4/ 13/ 71
Gen.Mun.
Election
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Hwy Signs
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Ch r i s tmas
Street
Decorat ions
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The Minutes of the Transportation Policy Committee Meeting
of December 9, 1970 were noted.
City Administrator Wood reported on the proposed Quarry
Permit at Church and L1agas Avenues. Discussion was had on the matter.
Motion was made.by Councilman Wentworth seconded by Councilman Batrez
and carried that the City withdraw its appeal on the matter of the
proposed Quarry Permit at Church and Llagas Avenues.
City Administrator Wood presented a report on a Regional
Sewerage Disposal Study Meeting of January 13, 1971 with various
State regulating agencies.
Councilman Pate presented a report from the Council Advisory
Committee in regard to Salaries for Council Members and recommended
introduction of an ordinance providing for a. salary of $100.00 per
month for Councilmen and $200.00 per month for Mayor and further pro-
viding f.or a reduction in said salaries for certain absenteeism as
outlined in said ordinance to become effective July 1, 1971., Discus-
sion was had on the proposed ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilman Duffin seconded by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and
published by title and summary.,
Resolution No. 1543 Ordering Publication of Notice of April
13; 1971 Mun.icipal ,Election and Fixing the Time Polls are to be opened
was presented. Motion was made by Councilman Pate se~onded by Council-
man Silva that the reading of Resolution No. 1543 be waived and that
it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1543
RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF GENERAL
ELECTION FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICERS TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF GILROY ON
APRIL 13, 1971, ANn FIXING THE TIME THAT THE POLLS SHALL OPEN AT SAID
ELECTION FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1971, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Batrez, Duffin, Kennedy,
Wentworth, and Goodrich
None
None
Pate, Silva,
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilman Kennedy inquired of the official census figures
in regard to highway signs. Discussion was had on the matter. Staff
noted that the State DLvision of Highways installs said signs and
that the City will check with them in regard to the official census
of 12,699.
Councilman Wentworth inquired about removat of the Monterey
Street Christmas decorations. It was noted that the Chamber of Com-
merce will remove same with the assistance of Pacific Gas and Electric
Company as soon as they can schedule said project.
Traffic re: Councilman Wentworth suggested that a sign be installed at
10th St. Proj.Ninth Street to reroute south bound traffic due to the Tenth Street
Construction project presently in progress.
St.Stephenls
Centennial
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City Administrator Wood presented an invitation from the
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church inviting Council to their Centennial
Celebration scheduled for January 31, 1971.
Cancer Society City Administrator Wood presented a request of the Cancer
Solicita- Society for permission to solicit funds in the City during their
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Local
Burglaries
Funding re:
Work Pro-
gram
Traffic Signal
1 s t & Mill er
Campaign in April 1971 and for the calendar year of 1971 for addition-
al sol icitation. Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that the request of the American
Cancer Society to conduct a Fund Campaign during the month of April
1971 only be granted.
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Councilman Pate complimented the local newspaper for a
recent article in regard to local burglaries. It was noted that the
Police Department representatives will meet with the Retail Merchants'
Association on January 26, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers,
to discuss burglar alarm panels and burglaries.
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Councilman Batrez suggested Staff investigate Federal fund-
ing discussed at the recent Inter-City Council Meeting available to
Cities on a matching basis to aide in the work incentive program,
noting that the representatives from the Department of Human Resources
would be able to advise and provide additional information in regard
to said program. Councilman Duffin further explained the program.
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Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
<Wentworth and carried that Staff investigate further information on
same. (Councilman Duffin voted 'Ino" on the motion explaining that
additional information was unnecessary.)
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported on
the scheduling by the State Division of Highways in regard to the
installation of the traffic signal control for First Street and
Miller Avenue interesection. He noted that installation of said
control has been proposed for next week.
Work Programs Assistant City Administrator Reinsch noted success in the
N.Y.C. and Work Study Program that the City presently participates in.
Local Bur..;
glaries
Jaycees'
Awai'd
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Chief of Police Laizure thanked the local newspaper for the
recent article in regard. to burglaries.
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Parks and Recreation Director Ayer advised the Council of a
recent award received by the Gilroy Jaycees' from the California Parks
and Recreation Society. . The Mayor reqllested City Admin'istrator Wood
to write a letter of commendation to the local Jaycees on behalf of
the City in regard to said award.
The Mayor thanked the Commissioners present in the
audience for attending this meeting.
So.Co. Consol i- The Mayor urged Council to attend a Meeting on the South
dation Stdy. County Consol idation Study, at 7:30 p.m. on January 28, 1971 in the
Council Chambers; presentation by Mr. W. Zion (Baxter, McDona1ad & Co.).
Adj ou rnmen t
The Mayor noted the filing deadline of February 4, 1971 at
12:00 Noon for nomination papers for Offices of Mayor and three (3)
Councilmen. The City Clerk noted that one (1) nomination paper had
been filed to date.
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At 10:10 p.m. the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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Respectfully submitted,
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City Clerk
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