Minutes 1960/07/07
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Gilroy, California
July 7, 1960
This regular monthly meeting of the Council is called to order
by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate,
Courtland M. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez.
Absent: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich and Kenneth L.
Petersen.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the
minutes of the regular monthly meeting of June 16th, the adjourned
meeting of June 13th, the special executive meeting of June 17th,
and the regular meeting of June 20th. All Councilmen answer in
the affirmative. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regu-
lar monthly meeting of June 6th, the adjourned meeting of June
13th, the special executive meeting of June 17th, and the regu-
lar meeting of June 20, 1960 approved.
A letter from Elmer Young Sign Company is read requestin~ a
permit to erect two billboard structures to advertise local bus-
inesses.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Councilman Kenneth L. Petersen arrives and takes his seat
at the Council table.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that Elmer Young Sign Company's request to erect two bill-
board structures to advertise local business be granted.
A letter is read from the Planning Commission recommending
that the final map of Sherwood Park Unit #3 be not accepted be-
cause some of the lots do not conform to the 7,000 sq.ft. minim-
um but recommending that Mr. Kent be allowed to construct a model
home in the subdivision but not the other houses until the lots
are in accordance with the City ordinance.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains this matter.
The City Engineer states the mistake in the lot sizes was
his error a3 he had forgotten that there is a 7,000 square feet
minimum requirement.
Discussion is had on the matter.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. sp.ggests that the Council approve
the Planning Commission's action and allow Mr. Kent to build the
model home. He states that at the time this map was approved the
subdivision ordinance required a 50 foot street minimum and now
this requirement has changed. He recommends that Sherwood Park
Unit #3 be allowed to have a 50 foot street. All Councilmen pre-
sent agree.
Discussion is had.
Director of Public Works Kludt asks the Council to state
whether Mr. Kent should be required to pay the off-site charges for
Sherwood Park Unit /13.
The Mayor states that Mr. Kent will be required to pay the
off-site charges and it will be up to him to collect from Mr. De
Bell.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and
carried that the Council accept the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and that ~Ir. Kent be allowed to proceed with the
model home at Sherwood Park tlnit #3 and that when the remaining
lots are in accord with the subdivision requirements that the fin-
al map will then be approved.
Director of Public Works Kludt gives a report of the Santa
Clara County Traffic Ways proposal dated June 16, 1960. Mr. Kludt
requests approval of the new plan which is similiar to the Hub-
bard Plan, but improved. All Councilmen agree with the new plan
and instruct Director of Public Works Kludt and Councilman Pate
to proceed in voting for the new plan as they previously did with
the Hubbard Plan.
Resolution No. 575 is presented and read by City Administra-
tor Carr. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Went-
worth that Resolution No. 575 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 575
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE CAPITAL OUTLAY
REVOLVING FUND, TRANSFERRING TO SAID FUND ALL THE PRESENT RESERVE
ADD WATER LmEREPLACEMENT FUNDS, WHICH FUNDS ARE HEREBY DISCON-
TINUED, AHD PROVIDING THAT A SURPLUS OF APPROXIMATELY $50,000. BE
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MAINTAINED AS A RESERVE IN THE GENERAL FUND.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth,
Sanchez
NOES: COUNCI~ MEMBERS: None
ABS~~T:COUNCIL Mm1BERS: Goodrich
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 576.
fvTotion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman 'vventworth that
Resolution No. 576 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 576
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1960-1961 M~D APPROPRIATING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR
PURPOSES SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
AYES: COUNCIL MEI1BERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth,Sanche~.
NOES: COUNCIL ~ffi~rnERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 577. Mo-
tion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush that Resolution
No. 577 be adopted.
RESOLUTIa1 NO. 577
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ANNEXATION POLICY FOR CITY OF GILROY.
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rus~,Wentworth,Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 57R. Mo-
tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen that
Resolution No. 578 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 578
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHINGilESTEIlN OFF SITE STORM DRAIN FUND AND
CENTRAL OFF SITE STOm~ DRAIN FUND.
AYES: COUNCIL MB~BERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth,Sanche7.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSEUT: COUNCI L MEIJIBER: Good ri ch
Director of Public Works Kludt requests the Council's decision
on starting condemnation proceedings on four buildings within the
City of Gilroy belonging to Steve Toroni, Joe Semas at East Seventh
Street, the Redwood Apartments at 40 North Railroad Street and a
building belonging to the Carrie Atema Estate on East Street. Di-
rector of Public Works Kludt reports that condemnation proceedinqs
can be started under regulations set forth in the Uniform Building
Code or through the State Housing Act.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that the recommendation to start condemnation proceedings
on four buildings be accepted and that Director of Public Works
Kludt and the City offices be authorized to take the necessary
steps to start proceedings.
A letter is read from the Chamber of Commerce explaining an
agreement with Hahn, Wise, and Barber for development of an Off-
Street Parking Plan for Gilroy.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan that
the report of the Off-Street Parking Committee of the Chamber of
Commerce be accepted and that the City enter into an aC';reement with
Hahn, Wise, and Barber for the development of an off-street park-
ing plan.
A letter is read from the Personnel Division of the City of
Gilroy notifying the Council that Mrs. Susanne Payne has passed a
satisfactory examination for the position of City Clerk.
I'f1otion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman VJentl'1/orth and
carried that Susanne E. Payne be appointed City Clerk.
~ater samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depart-
ment are read and are satisfactory.
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Reports of the Building IDspector, Police Department, Pound-
master, and reports of receipts of City Officers are presented and
read. Motion by Councilman Rush secorld by Councilman ~/Jentworth
and carried that these reports be accepted as read.
Councilman Petersen states that it was suggested to him that
stop signs north and south on Eigleberry Street be removed.
Discussion is had on the matter.
The City Clerk is instructed to determine if the California
Automobile Association will conduct a traffic survey in August.
The Mayor reports that Service Stations have been putting
signs on the sidewalks obstructing traffic and suggests that these
places of business be issued citations.
The City Attorney reports that the George ~~ite accessory
building is being demolished.
The Mayor presents and reads the following names for appoint-
ment to the various commissions: Planning Commission - Mark Kenne-
day, Dr. James Neilson, Chester Eckard, Ed Peterman, Marvin Broder-
sen, Bruce Jacobs, and Gene Martin; Recreation Commission - John
Klarich, Floyd Emerson, George Parrish, Louie De Lorenzo, Ben Gu-
tierrez, Mrs. Martell Zamzow, and Mrs. Midge Chiesa; Personnel Com-
mission - Roy Mead, Vernon Gwinn Sr., Michael A. Filice, Donald
Strahl, and Lawrence Keller; Library & Culture Commission - Mrs.
Ruth Taylor, Mrs. Kendall Pine, Layton Rice, Armand White, Rev-
erend Ernest Tufft, Vernie Cowardin, and Mrs. Edith Edde. I',lotion
By COilllcilman Jordan second by Councilman Rush and carried that
the names as presented be, accepted for appointment to the various
commissions. '
The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to notify these
members individually and arrange a meeting for these commissions,
and also write a thank-you letter to the old commission members
for their years of service and tell them that they will be presen-
ted with a certificate of service.
The Mayor states that there is a serious problem arising from
dances at Wheeler Auditorium because of vandalism that has taken
place throughout the City on nights when these dances are held.
He suggests that this matter be investigated and if necessary can-
cel all dances.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Pate and car-
ried that the City Council declare a llJinety day mortorium on VV"hee-
ler Auditorium dances, and that at the end of the ninety day period
this matter be given further consideration.
IvIotion by Councilman vJentworth second by Counci lman Pate and
carried that this Council meeting adjourn.
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