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Minutes 1958/06/17 1920 ~ Gilroy, California June 17, 1958 This regular adjourned meeting of the Common Council is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Charles Gallo, Everett C. Wentworth, and Wilford E. Jordan. Absent: Councilman Kenneth L. Petersen. Councilman Kenneth L. Petersen takes his seat at the Council table during the reading of the correspondence. A letter is now read from W. H. Fluker, Agent from the South- ern Pacific Company at San Ardo, California, commending Officer Edmund Piedmont on his recent recovery of a lost watch in one of the City's service stations. This letter is ordered to be placed on file. A letter from the Public Utilities Commission is read giving notice of intention from the Southern Pacific Company to close the freight house~ effective July 5, 1958. There is no objection and this letter is ordered to be placed on file. A letter from the County Executive, Howard W. Campen, explain- ing an attached revised schedule of communication charges is read. City Clerk, Graydon B. Carr, reports that at a recent meeting of the Inter-City Council he found that some cities operate and service their own radio and are concerned with the low charges made to cities being serviced by the County. The City Clerk is instructed to write Mr. Campen and ask when he can conveniently meet with a committee of the Council to discuss the services which are being given free of charge to the County at the old City Hall Building, and also to discuss the raise in communication charges. A copy of a letter to Assemblyman Bruce Allen from the State legislative counsel is read giving an opinion on amending Gilroy's charter, stating that under the present law the City's charter oan- not be amended. It also states that it would be necessary for the City of Gilroy first to become organized under the general laws and then to adopt a charter under Article XI Section 8 of the Con- stitution. The City Attorney states that he questions whether or not it would be necessary for the City first to become organized under the general laws. Councilman Wentworth asks for a vote on who is in favor of changing the charter. No vote is taken at this time. r l.... ~ ......I ,.. ~it--'... 1921 Councilman Wentworth suggests that we obtain more informa- tion from the League of California Cities. The City Attorney states that he will get this information. This matter is turned over to the City Attorney and the Ordinance Committee. Proposals from the office of Edward W. Kress, Architects- Engineers and Planners, for landscaping at Miller Park and Wheeler Auditorium are read. Councilman Petersen, Chairman of the Build- ings and Grounds Committee reports that the plans are more exten- sive and the costs higher than originally thought. He states that he has no recommendation at this time. The City Clerk reports that he has asked Max Kludt, Director of Public Works, to prepare a plan. All Councilmen are in agreement. Councilman Petersen also reports that Davey Tree Surgeons have looked at the Oak trees in Miller Park and advised that no work be done upon them as their condition would improve from watering when lawn is planted. The matter of landscaping is referred back to the Building and Grounds Committee for further study. A letter from the U. S. Army Engineer Corp is read asking for the adoption of a resolution authorizing the repair of flood dam- age to the levee on Llagas Creek at the Sewer Farm Property. The City Clerk reports that a resolution has already been adopted and processed through the Flood Control District and is now in the office of the Army Engineer Corp. A letter from Mr. M. B. Sanches is read requesting $10.00 per month rental for the leaf dump on his property. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City Admfunistrator obtain a lease from Mr. Sanches at the rate of $10.00 per month for a two year period or until such time the City discontinues dumping leaves on Mr. Sanches's property. The City Attorney states that he will prepare a lease. A letter from Mr. Alfred M. Leonetti, Mayor of the City of Morgan Hill, is read stating the possibilities of the formation of a combined South County Sanitation District involving the Mor- gan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy areas. It is the opinion of the Council that the City of Gilroy is not ready for this type of sanitation district. Mr. Carr is instructed to advise Mr. Leonetti of the Councils' thinking on this matter. A letter and Resolution No. 473 is read authorizing the County Director of Civil Defense to coordinate Civil Defense and Disaster operations of Counties and Cities. Motion by Council- man Rush second by Councilman Pate that Resolution No. 473 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 473 WHEREAS THE CITY OF GILROY HAS AUTHORIZED A CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER ORGANIZATION, WHICH PROVIDES FOR USE OF PERSONNEL AND RESOURCES OF THE CITY DURING AN EMERGENCY. PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of June 1958, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Pate, Gallo, Jordan, Petersen. None None Rush, Wentworth, and NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen Councilmen Si12: Sanchez Mayor ATTEST: G. B. Carr City Clerk The City Attorney presents and reads a city-community recre- ation agreement between the Gilroy Schools and the City. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the agreement be executed by the proper officials of the City of Gilroy. Councilman Gallo, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee recommends that the County Census Tract Plan which was previously referred to the committee be approved. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Gallo that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Census Tract Plan. W. J. Hanna Jr., City Engineer, submits the plans and speci- fications for the proposed Uvas Pipe Line. Mr. Hanna states that the only changes are in the filter installation and also the 1922 expansion of the control building. He also requests payment of $5457.44 which will complete the Engineering costs. He states that the plans and s~ecifications and photostat copies of the cancelled check for $5457.44 must be in before June 30, 1958, in order for the state to reimburse the City for $3003.00 from Chapter 47 money. Resolution No. 474 is pr~sented. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 474 be adopted and that the plans and specifications and report of the City Engineer covering the Uvas Pipe Line Project are hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign the said plans and specifications as ~resented and that a payment be made to W. J. Hanna and Sons for $5457.44 completing the engineering cost of preparing said plans, specifications, and report for said Uvas Pipe Line Project. ... ! ..., RESOLUTION NO. 474 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF SURVEYS AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE NEW WATER SUPPLY LINE BY W. J. HANNA & SON, CITY ENGINEER. An application for a transfer of the liquor license of Henry Del Biaggio and Warren L. Byers to Henry Del Biaggio is read. No objection is raised and the application is ordered filed. Reports on water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department on May 28th are read. Thes e reports are satis-.. factorily and are ordered filed. The City Attorney reports that two gentlemen are present from the Gilroy Grange in regard to errors in the legal descriptions of the Grange property and property belonging to the City of Gilroy located on Swanston Lane and involving approximately twenty feet of land. Representatives from the Gilroy Grange explain the pro- blem created by the erroneous description. The City Attorney is granted permission to prepare the necessary papers to correct the error. Councilman Rush reports that Mr. R. A. Miller from the Southern Pacific Company will probably be present at the next council meet- ing to discuss the possibility of increasing the speed limit of trains to 35 mile per hour through the City of Gilroy. Councilman Rush reports that as a result of a Police Committee meeting he recommends that Mr. Gus Steele be hired as a combination relief man for the Police and Fire Departments. Motion by Council- man Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Mr. Gus Steele be hired as a combination relief man for the Police and Fire Departments. Cecil Reinsch is instructed to notify Mr. Steele of his appointment. Councilman Wentworth asks for the disposition of the George White accessory building case. The City Attorney reports that he is preparing a Civil Action report which will be brought to the Council upon completion. Councilman Wentworth reports that Mrs. Chappell requests for an alley in back of her buildings on Monterey Street. No action is taken due to the limited amount of space for an alley between the Southern Pacific right of way and the adjoining property. The matter of off-street parking facilities is brought to the attention of the Council by Councilman Petersen. The Mayor instr6cts Councilman Jordan to contact the Southern Pacific Company for pre- posed off-street parking, in front of the depot. Councilman Jordan is also instructed to further investigate possible off-street park- ing lots. The City Attorney reports that he cannot prepare a lease for the Bettencourt property for a proposed off-street parking lot because he does not have a proper legal description of the property. Councilman Jordan states that he will obtain the proper legal description. Mayor Sanchez requests information on the opening of an alley between Seventh and Eighth and between Monterey and Eigleberry Streets. Councilman Pate reports that it is a matter of buying a house on the Berri property and he will further investigate the cost of the property. The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 574. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen that Ordinance No. 574 be adopted. - ... .. I ... ORDINANCE NO. 574 1923 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBDIVISION NO. 5 OF SECTION NO. 240 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GILROY, RELATIVE TO THE FIRE LIMITS AND ESTABLISHING THREE FIRE ZONES, BY ADDING THERE- TO CERTAIN OTHER TERRITORY IN SECOND FIRE ZONE. Adopted this 16th day of June, 195$, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen: Pate, Gallo, Jordan, Rush, Wentworth, and Petersen. Councilmen: None Councilmen: None ATTEST: Si.e; Sanchez Mayor G. B. Carr City Clerk The Mayor brings up the matter of buring grass on the rail- road property north of Old Gilroy Street and instructs the Clerk to request the Southern Pacific to burn it off. , Councilman Petersen suggests that when Southern Pacific . Company meets with the City to discuss the matter of increasing the speed limit of trains that we negotiate with them on using the space in front of the station for off-street parking. W. J. Hanna Jr. suggests that he, Councilman Pate and Max Kludt meet with the Planning Commission to discuss the Welburn Avenue right-of-way. W. J. Hanna Jr. reports that tentative subdividers have spoken with him about changing the minimum area requirements for a residential lot from 7,000 sq. ft. to approximately 6,000 sq. ft. because the present situation is penalizing subdividers who wish to promote low cost housing. It is suggested that this matter be discussed with the Planning Commission. There being no further business the Council meeting is adjourned. hL5(?/:Ll-V' City Clerk