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Minutes 1958/07/07 1923 Gilroy, California July 7, 1958 , I This regular montply meeting of the Common Council is called to order by His Honor Mayor Sig Sanchez. Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Ken- neth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wil- ford Jordan. The Mayor now asks if' all Councilmen have received copies of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of June 2nd and the regular adjourned meeting of June 17th. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of June 2nd and the regular adjourned meeting of June 17, 1958 approved. A letter is read from the Department of Public Works ac- companied by a copy of a resolution on traffic safety and high- way planning which was adopted by the Engineering Division of the 1957 Governors Traffic Safety Conference. The letter was ordered filed. A preli~~~~r,X report from De Leu Cather Company on a planned south county1s P~Xd. No action is taken. A clai~\for 1110.54 is read from the California Casualty In- demnity Exchange. The claim is for injuries suffered by Mrs. Alise E. Schulz who fell in a hole in the parkway on Lewis Street adjacent to the Filice & Perrelli Canning Co. which it is claimed was dug at the request of the City of Gilroy. The City Clerk is instructed to investigate this matter further and refer the claim to the City Attorney. Mr. J. Williams, manager of Foster and Kleiser Company appears before the Council to appeal a recent denial of a request for a 1924 - permit to erect a sign on South Monterey Street. Mr. Williams requests that this matter be postponed until further investiga- tion is made and a definite policy from the Ccunty can be obtained. The Mayor suggests that the Council discuss this matter with the Planning Commission at the meeting to be held on July 14th. At this time there is some discussion on the matter. Motion by Coun- cilman Wentworth second by Councilman Gallo that Foster and Klei- ser be granted permission to install a sign on South Monterey St. Ayes: Councilmen Wentworth, Gallo, and Petersen. Noes: Councilmen Jordan, Pate, Rush, and Mayor Sig Sanchez. As the motion did not pass the request for the permit is denied. Councilmen Pate reports that the present method of handling lawn and tree trimmings is getting out of hand. He suggests that a monthly charge of $.50 be made to each water con- , sumer and that the charge be placed on the water bill to help defray the expense of this service and to help maintain cleaner alleys. This matter is turned over to the Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation. Councilman Pate reports that the City Clerk has in- formation on the cost of a new street sweeper. He states that it will be necessary to immediately spend approximately $700.00 on our old sweeper and recommends that a new one be purchased. He recommends that we purchase the Wayne sweeper on the lease agree- ment plan. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Went-- worth and carried that the City enter into the proposed lease agreement and possible purchase of the Wayne Street Sweeper in accordance with the proposal of the Western Traction Company. Purchasing Agent, Cecil Reinsch, is instructed to notify Western Traction Company of the action taken. The City Clerk reports that Mr. Gunn from the County Executive Offices would like to arroage a meeting with the Police and Finance Committees to discuss the increase in the charge for communication services. The Clerk is instructed to arrange an afternoon meeting around 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. and to call all Coun- cilmen. Permission is requested to send out bids for equip- ment rental for street and alley projects. Councilman Pate reports that most of the future street improvements will be on a contract basis but that some rental of equipment would be necessary for alley maintenance. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried. that the City Administrator be instructed to send out requests for bids on equipment rental for street and alley work. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan and carried that John Doherty be hired as Patrolman with a start- ing salary of $376.00 per month as recommended by the City Mar- shal. Treasurer, H. R. Eschenburg, reports that thirteen one thousand dollar series "G" United States savings Bonds, Se- rial Nos. M3808457G to M3808459G inclusive and M4105864G to M4105873G inclusive have expired and are due for collection. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that the thirteen one thousand dollar series "G" United States saving Bonds, Serial Nos. M3808457G to M3808459G inclusive and M4105864G to M4105873G inclusive be surrendered for redemption and that Mayor Sig Sanchez be authorized to name G. B. Carr, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy as the authorized person to endorse these listed Bonds for the City of Gilroy and that the money be turned over to the Treasurer for temporary deposit in the check- ing account until the Finance Committee can make further reco- mmendation. The Mayor reports that the General Plan prepared by the County for the City is complete and that a conference with the County Planning Department will be held on July 14th. Cecil Reinsch is instructed to see if the new po- lice cars are using an excessive amount of oil. Reports of the Building Inspector, Police Department, Poundmaster, and City officers are present and read. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that these reports be accepted as read. Reports on water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department on June 18th and 22nd are read. These reports are satisfactorily and are ordered filed. Councilman Petersen reports that Mr. H. A. Hyde from ] ~ i I ~ ~ ~ l ~192 5 Watsonville has submitted a proposal of approximately $7,500.00 for the installation of a sprinkler system at the Miller Park. Mr. Hyde has estimated $7,000.00 to prepare the ground and plant the lawn, and $250.00 for preparing plans and specifications and supervising the project. Councilman Petersen states that the Building and Grounds Committee recommends that a sprinkler system and lawn be the first step in developing the Miller Park. Mo- tion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City enter into agreement with Mr. H. A. Hyde for the sum of $250.00 to prepare the plans and specifications and supervise the Miller Park project. Max Kludt is instructed to notify Mr. Hyde of the Councils' action. Councilman Petersen reports that Max Kludt has prepared plans for landscaping the front of the new City Offices and his cost is estimated at-$3,000.00 plus $750.00 for a canopy over the entrance doors. Max Kludt suggests that a surface sprinkling system be put in operation as soon as possible at the Miller Park site so that a cover crop may be grown to better prepare the soil for lawn. Councilman Petersen recommends the installation of curb and gutter on the south side of Miller Park. It is decided that this curb and gutter be included in the future street improvement projects. Councilman Rush reports that the Police Committee has prepared plans for alterations at the old City Hall for the new Police Department offices and recommends that the work be done on an hourly basis. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Coun- cilman Pate and carried that the City Administrator and Director of Public Works proceed with the alterations at the proposed new Police Department offices. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that bills as presented be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasurer. The City Attorney reports that he received a letter from the Research Attorney of the League of California Cities regarding the proposed change in the charter on the question of the legality of adopting a freeholders charter without first becoming a general law city. He reports that according to the League of California Cities any city such as Gilroy, at the time of the adoption of the present Constitution, continues to exist, until at an election to organize under~general law or obtains a freeholders charter. The Myaor instructs the City Attorney to make arrangements with the League of California Cities to have a representatvie of the League meet with the Council to discuss and compare the charter we operate under now with a general law or freeholders charter. At this time there is some discussion on the charter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Gallo and carried that this meeting be adjourned to Monday July 21, 195$, at $ o'clock p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California. r,/ /( , ~ .J (V I; I. L . City Clerk