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Minutes 1957/01/07 [ c [ 1797 Gilroy,California January 7,1957. This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is called to order by His Honor Mayor George C.Milias. Present:Councilmen Carl W.Pate,Sig Sanchez,Kenneth L.Petersen,Courtland M.Rush,Everett C.Wentworth. Absent:Councilman Charles Gallo. ~e Mayor now calls upon the Rev.Fr~detfhk~Da~li~h of St. Stephens Episcopal Church to give the invocation. The Mayor now asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of December 3rd and the regular adjourned meeting of December 17th,1956 and the regular adjourned meet- ing of January 4,1957. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or corrections to be made in the minutes as presented. No errors or corrections are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of December 3rd and the regular adjourned meeting of December 17,1956 and the regular adjourned meetin~ of January 4,1957,approved. This being the time specified in notices calling for bids to furnish the city'S gasoline requirements for the year commencing January 7,1957, said notices having been sent to the several gasoline distributors in the city through the mail, eight bids are presented and read: Seaside. Oil Company-t.249 per gal.;S*gnal Oil Company~~.261;per gal.; Tidewater Oil CompanY-I.262 per gal.;Union Oil Company-$.266 per gal.; Stand" ard Oil Company-$.261 per ~al.;General pe, troleum corporation, -J.2525 per gal.;Richfield Oil Company-.~.256 per gal.;Shell Oil Company-~.2535 per gal. Motion by Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid of Seaside Oil Company of $.249 per gallon for gasoline for use of the city for the year commencing January 7,1957,be accepted as the lowest and best bid,providing,the City Attorney approves the bid and contract submitted by the Seaside Oil Company. A communication is read from the Bank of America advising the Council that interest on inactive public funds, effective December 15,1956,will be 30-days notice of withdrawal-l% per annum; 90 days notice of with- drawal-2% per annum; that the communication presented will serve to modify existin~ contracts contracts that the new rate is effective December 15,1956. A communication is read:from the Corps of Engineers,U.S.Army,advising the Council that levee repairs made last year under assistance from the Engineer Corps should be maintained and giving a list of suggestions for proper levee maintenance is presented and read. Councilman Wentworth reports that the levee work on the Llagas Creek at the city sewer farm has been completed. A communication is read from from the local National Guard Company requesting use of Wheeler Auditorium for a dance. Motion by Councilman Sanchez,seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that the National Guard Company be granted free use of \~eeler Auditorium for a dance on February 23,1957 and the .$25.00 fee be waived. A communication is read from the State Employees Retirement System relative to certain provisions in the originial agreement between the city and the State Retirement System on O.A.S.I. The City Attorney presents and reads RESOLUTION NO.413. Motion by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Pate that RESOLUTION NO.413 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO.413 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT OF OLD-AGE AND SURVIRORS INSURANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy deems it to be in the best interest of the City to execute an amendment of the 91d-Age and Survivors Insurance agreement with the State of California to correctly state the coverage groups included, effective January 1,1951; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk,Authorized Agent of the City of Gilroy for @ASI purposes,bem and he is,hereby authorized to execute the said amendment of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance agreement,in the form and content of the copy attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference incproorated herein. ADOPTED and PASSED this 7th day of Januaryl,1957, be the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth Councilmen None Councilman Gallo. ..Il """r ~.'"" (...... j' " Ld 0 Attest:' \i.c..~ City Cler ~ e /J]~ or,City of Gilroy Two communications are read from L.F.Richards,architect, with reference to the proposed joint swimming pool project with the high school district and the city. Councilman Sanchez reports on a meeting with the trustees of the high school district with reference to the joint project ~:i,:~~~s~~~~' The matter of some change in the original plans ~ Dr.H.B.Long,superintendent of schools,is present and he states that he believes the swimming pool-instruction pool should be the plan adopted. Motion by Councilman Rush,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that negotiations be commenced with the high school trustees to construct a swimming pool on high school property and the plan of construction be the original Scheme "A" as presented by L.F.Richards, architect; that negotiations with reference to an agreement on the use,maintenance,etc. of the pool be completed before the architect proveeds with the work of drawing up plans and specifications for the proposed swimming pool project. Councilman Rush,chairman of the Public Health and Safety Committee, reports that he has made a partial investigation of the proposal to place benches ,at several points throughout the city and will give further study to the proposal. and have a report at a later meeting. Councilman WenWworth states that the Sewer Committee will have a report at a later date on th~ matter of the provisions of a resolution requring the payment by a subdivider of $100.00 per lot for drainage. Motion by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the purchasing agent prepare bids for the purchase of two 6-cylinder automobiles for use of the Police Department; that bids be sent to dealers the same as was done last year;that ~ ~~~~h~; ~~:~~~gF~~r~~~Yc~~~~~I at 8 o'clock p.m. at the regular ~ Councilman Sanchez requests permission to call a meeting of the Water Committee to discuss the matter of increase in water rates;the Water Committee to present its findings to the Council. The request of the chairman of the Water Committee is approved. Councilman Rush,chairman of the Fire Committee, reports that he has an additional man, approved by the Fire Chief, to augment the personnel at the fire station. Motion by Councilman Rush,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried ~ - that Mr. George DeMerritt be employed as a fmreman at a salary of \.'J~!S ,;p300. 00 per month, salary to start as soon as he starts work. Councilman Rush discusses the planx of James Hirasaki to establish a labor camp of his property which adjoins the main outfall sewer line of the city adjacent to the city sewer farm property and the possibility of connecting the sewer line from the labor camp to the outfall sewer line. Motion by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that if a labor camp is established on the Hirasaki property adjacent to the city sewer farm property that permission be granted to connect the labor camp sewer line with the city outfall sewer line at no expense to the city. Councilman Petersen discusses the 'condition of the extension of Alexander Street south of 9th Street and it is agreed that the city place some gravel on this extension. ~ Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Wentworth and [> carried that the Gilroy City Planning Commission be requested to make a recommendation on a plan line for the extension of Church St. north of its present terminus at Mi~ler Slough. Councilman Pate commends all who worked so diligently to accomplish the improvement of the Lewis Street bridge over Miller Slough-Building Inspector Byron Brown and Purchasing Agent G.B.Carr. The Mayor requests study be made of an ordinance,"with teeth in itU, to curb motorists and others who im~ede the work of the fire denart- ment during the answering .fire'c111arms'and fighting fires. It is unanimously agreed that the matter of the ordinance be referred to the Fire Committee. Councilman Pate discusses the matter of a crossing guard at First and Hanna streets to protect the school children using this crossing. It is unanimously agreed that action on this matter be postponed until the next meeting of the Council. [ [ [ 1799 Councilman Petersen reports on a meeting with school officials, the County Counsel and his committee with reference to the Severance school property. Motion by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Sanchez and carried that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be empowered to to have a title search made of the Severance school property at an approximate cost of $50.00. The Mayor now introdmces three Hartnell College students who have been present during the Council meeting. ~e City Attorney presents and reads and agreement between the Bank of America and the City with reference to the city's purchase of the bank property located on the east side of Monterey Street between Martin and Lewis streets. ~e City Attorney now presents and reads RESOLUTION NO.414. Motion by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Pate that RESOLUTION NO.4l4 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO.414 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION,MADE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY. WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy is purchasing from Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association,real property located along the easterly side of Monterey Street, constituting premises on which said Bank formerly maintained and operated a bank, and which premises are more particularly described in the deed dated the 14th day of December,1956,conveying the said premises to the City of Gilroy,and WHEREAS, said property is being conveyed to said city of Gilroy upon the understanding and agreement by the said City that it will not rent or lease the said premises for the purpose of conducting', thereon a bank, banking premises,or any business that is similar to,or that may be construed to be in direct competition with the I banking business,and that said agreement and covenant shall be for the benefit of the premises upon which the said bank now pperates and conducts a banking business and bank, situated at the southwest corner of Fourth and Monterey streets,in the City of Gilroy,and are to be deemed and taken as covenants running with the said land lastly mentioned, and WHEREAS, the said agreement as made is embraced within a written vontract submitted to the City of Gilroy,and which the said City of Gilroy,through its proper officials,is requested to execute as a part of the transaction in which the said City of Gilroy is acquiring the real property described in the said deed, and WHEREAS, the said agreement as submitted is in accordance with the understanding of the said parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:~at the said agreement,as submitted, be approved by the Common Council of the City of Gilroy and that it be executed on behalf on the said City by its Mayor. PASSED and ADOPTED by'the Common Council of the City of Gilroy this 7th day of January,1957, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilman Gallo " ~ ~or ~ ~ Attes"'(1 ~.~.~~ City Clerk The City Attorney presents and reads RESOLUTION NO.415. Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Rush that RESOLUTION NO.415 be qdopted. RESOLUTION NO.415 BE IT RESOLVED: That the City of Gilroy accepts the attached conveyance and consents to its recordation. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of January,1957, by the following vote at a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Gilroy. AYES: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilman Gallo. Attest: 04~' ~~~ &-0 Mayor of the City of Gilroy ~ ??/~ 1800 The City Attorney presents and reads a letter from the City Engineer which letter states that all work required by the city in Sherwood Park Unit No.1 has been completed. The City Attorney presents and reads RESOLUTION NO.4l6. Motion by Councilman Rush,seconded by Councilman Sanchez that RESOLUTION NO.416 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO.416 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Gilroy has heretofore approved the plat and map of the subdivision of certain property within the City of Gilroy owned by GILROY HOMES COMPANY,a co- partnership of the DeBell Corporation and Arnold-Day Corporation, known and designated as "Tract No.1784, Sherwood Park, Unit No.1", uponthe condition that the owners of said tract shall furnish and install sewer and water mains,storm drainage fa~ilities,g~ade and pave streets, construct sidewalks, curbs and gutters, furnish and install fire hydrants and alarm boxes,and electroliers,all to the satisfaction of the said Common Council of the City of Gilroy,and furnish a satisfactory bond conditioned upon the faithful performance of the aforesaid conditions;and, WHEREAS, the said GILROY HOMES COMPANY has heretofore and prior to the approval of the afoeesaid map entered into a written agree- ment with the City of Gilroy,dated the 26th day of July,1956,in which one M.CHIESA is also a party, that it will furnish and install all of the aforesaid facilities and improvements,and in addition furnish a bond to be executed by a responsible sunety company in the sum of Fifty (;$50,000) Thousand Ddlllars, to be conditioned upon the faithful performance of said agreement;and, WHEREA8,the said agreement also provides that the said Gilroy Homes Company and said M.Chiesa and the said City of Gilroy will also furnish and install certain water mains with the cost thereof to be shared by the said Gilroy Homes Company,M.Chiesa,and the City of Gilroy in certain proportions;and, WHEREAS, the said Gilroy Homes Company has fully performed all the'\ conditions and agreements set forth in the aforesaid agreement made with the City of Gilroy,and the conditions upon which said bond was issued have been fulfilled and the said Gilroy Homes Company should be released from any further obligations thereunder and the bond declared terminated and no longer in effect. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED! That the Common Council of the City of Gilroy does hereby declare that all the conditions set forth in the said agreement dated July 26,1956, have been complied with by the said Gilroy Homes Company,and that the said bond which has heretofore been executed by Gilroy Homes Company in the sum of .~50, 000. shall be terminated and declared to be no longer in effect and the surety th~reon exonerated and released from all liability. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of January,1957, by the followin~ vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth Councilmen None Councilmen Gallo Attest: C'j, CA.~ City Clerk h e~ ~Of the City of Gilroy Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that the sum of $17,500.00 be paid from the E2eneral Fund "B" for purchase of the Bank of America property. A communication is read from Purchasing Agent G.B.Carr request- ing permission to attend a Purchasing Agent's Convention in Monterey,January 23rd through 25th. Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Purchasing Agent G.B.Carr be granted permission to attend the annual conference of the California State, County & Municipal Purchasing Agents' Association in Monterey,January 23, 24 and 25,1957,his expenses to be paid from city funds. The 1956 report of the Gilroy Volunteer Fire Department is nresented and read. C Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that the City Administrator write a letter,on behalf of the Mayor and Council,to the Gilroy Volunteer Fire Department commending them for the low fire loss during the year 1956 ; ordering the report filed. ~ "..".,.','"., '-I J 1 180l r Reports of the Building Inspector,County Controller and Police Department are presented and read. and ordered filed. Application for Alcholic Beverage License for On Sale Beer from Charles and Gladys Greeley,d.b.a.Charlies Place,309 S.Monterey Street: On Sale General (New) from Vincent Villafranca ,d.b.a.Central Club,50 North Monterey Street;on~ Sale Beer from George and Georgia Rosario, d.b.a.Pacheco Cafe,30 Old Gilroy Street, are presented. No objection is made. Reports of city officers are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Rush,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that reports of city officers be accepted as read and placed on file. Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that bills as presented be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on the Treasurer. Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that this meeting adjourn to Monday,January 21,1957 at 8 o'clock p.m., Council chambers,City Hall,Gilroy,California. 0. G. roX City ClerK .