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Minutes 1961/02/20Gl.l.roy, California February.20, 1961 This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E.,Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, Courtland M. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez, City'Admini'strator Carr reads a proposed agreement.with.the firm of Kirkbride, Wilson, Harzfeld and 'Wallace regarding the Of- Street Parking project. Discussion is.had. The City Attorney.states,that'the'agreement provides for no compen- sation to be paid to this firm until the Off- Street Parking di,strict_is formed. The Mayor suggests that this agreement be held until after the introduction of ordinance regarding the Off- Street Parking District. A petition i.s read for annexation of Castlewood Park,.Unit No-3. The City At (torney presents and reads Resolution No. 602. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 602 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 602 RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF GILROY OF UNIN- HABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CASTLEWOOD PARK ANNEXA- TION UNIT NO. 3" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO ADOPTED THIS 20T14 DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich, Jordan ,Pate,Petersen,Rush,'Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None A letter'is read from Elmer Young Sign Company requesting to erect billboards for advertising local businesses on Irvin Hollister's ice building property located on South Mo4terey Street._ Motion by,Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pate and carried that Elmer Young Sign Company be allowed to erect billboards on the property as requested. A letter is read from the Library and Culture Commission requesting permission to use Wheeler Auditorium for.a.community chorus. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the Library and Culture Commission be granted permission to use Wheeler Auditorium for a community chorus free of charge. Councilman Petersen asks if the City intends to correct the acous- tic problem in the auditorium City Administrator Carr reports that since the installation of additional speakers the acoustics have improved. A letter and Resolution No. 225 of the Planning Commission is read recommending adoption of the Drainage Element of the general'pl:an. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 603. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Pate that Resolution No. 603'be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 603 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL: OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF THE REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, OF THE.CITY OF.GILROY ON THE PROPOSED ' DRAINAGE ELEMENT" OF THE MASTER PLAN OF THE CITY.OF.GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTE this 20th day of,February, 1961, by the'following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goo drich, Jordan, Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:000NCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Carr reports that he has a resolution of the Planning Commission notifying the Council of the public hearing date of March 1 6th on the zoning of the "First Southern Adaition ". City Administrator Carr presents a proposed ordinance providing pro- cedure in relation to the acquisition or construction of local improvements and the levy of assessments and issuance of assessment bonds therefor, re- garding the Off - Street.parking district. Discussion is had. `?107 The Mayor states that it should be understood that it will be up to the merchants to sea-] this project and not a task of the City and that this should be done prior to the public hearing. Mr. Jim Pray, Chairman of the Off- Street Parking Committee, reports that there is very little objection regarding formation of a parking district in the downtown area. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the ordinance be introduced, the reading waived, and that it be published by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present. .Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Mayor Sanchez be authorized to sign the agreement with the firm Kirkbride, Wilson, Harzfeld and Wallace for services regarding the off - street parking district.. City Administrator Carr recommends that a $40.00 rental fee be charged for property recently purchased from Floyd Jones and requests Council decision on the advisability of insurance for this property. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a $40.00 per month rental fee be charged for the property re- cently purchased from Floyd Jones, as recommended by City Administrator Carr. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and car- ried that the above mentioned property be insured in the amount of $4,000.00 as recommended by City Administrator Carr. A request from the Board of Supervisors, which was tabled at the last Council meeting, is brought up at this time regarding adoption by the Council of a resolution endorsing the $70,000,000.00 Bond Issue for an Ex- pressway System and related city streets. Discussion is had on this matter. City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 604. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 604 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 604 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY ENDORSING THE PROPOSED SEVENTY MII_LJON:: DOLLAR BOND ISSUE TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION'OF A COUNTY EXPRESS- WAY SYSTEM - PHASE 1 AND CERTAIN MAJOR CITY STREETS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th =day of February 1961, by the following vote:. AXES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Rush, and Wentworth. ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Carr recommends that the rental fee for the National Guard for use of facilities at;Wheeler.Auditorium be increased to $200.00 per month plus utilities in the amount of $37.18 to be effective July 1, 1961 on a month to month basis. Discussion is had on this matter. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that City Administrator Carr be authorized to negotiate with the National Guard for increasing..the rental fee for use of facilities at Wheeler Auditorium to: $200.00 per month plus .uti l i ti.es, i n the, amount of $37.18 to become effective July 1;: 1961, on a month to month basis. City Administrator Carr reports that he has investigated the property adjacent to the Golf Course regarding possible purchase as an addi- tion to the Golf Course. He reports that it would not be feasable unless sufficient additional land was purchased to allow for an additional nine holes. He recommends that the property not be.:purchased.. The Mayor thanks City Administrator Carr for his report. City Administrator. Carr requests airecommendation.for staging improvements of Leavesley Road Monterey Street Intersection to determine if this item should be included in the 1961 -.62 budget. He states that the first stage will cost the City $:10,225.00 and the State will pay $17,650.00. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the staging of improvements of the Leavesley Road Monterey Street Intersection project be allowed. A letter is read from the Pacific Fire Rating Bureau setting March.l3th.as the date for meeting with the Counc- il.and Planning Commission to discuss adequate fire protection facilities in annexed areas. The < Mayor, instructs City Administrator Carr to proceed with this meeting date as all Council members present are +in accord with date. .:The City Attorney presents and readstResolution No. 605. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 605 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 605 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAWING FROM GILROY `? -_0 RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CERTAIN TERRITORY HERETOFORE THEREIN WHICH HAS BEEN ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED the 20th day of February, 1961 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich, Jordan ,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Carr requests Council decision on advisability of appointing a committee on pending state legislation affecting cities. Discussion is had. The Mayor appoints Councilmen Goodrich and Petersen to aid City Administrator Carr in making decisions on pending state legislation affecting cities provided that if one of the members is not available decisions can be made with the other member. City Administrator Carr reports that the present leaf dump for dis- posal of garden refuse becomes infected with flies and mosquitoes in the sum- mer and that there is evidence of infestation by rats and requests Council consideration on other methods of disposing of garden refuse. Discussion is had. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the present method can be handled by cover and fill at the .leaf dump and continuance of the burning of brush at the Gymkhana Grounds. All Council members are in accord with trying this method. Councilman Wentworth suggests that Director of Public Works contact Mr. Smith Howard for permission to dump garden refuse on his property at Ronan and Carlyle Avenues. Councilman Wentworth states that Mr. Howard has no objections to the use of his property provided that the City repairs the gate. City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 606. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 606 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 606 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING MASTER AGREE- MENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich, Jordan ,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Administrator Carr reports that he has received a request from the Police Department to start a public information program on police depart- ment procedures. Chief of Police Laizure gives his reasons for requesting this pro- gram. The Council approves the proposed public information program and instructs Chief of Police Laizure to proceed with the program. A letter is read from the County Water Conservation District request- ing approval of the Unified County Water Plan. City Administrator Carr states that the Council should read the plan before approving it and recommends that no action be taken at this time until further study is made. A letter is read from the Division of Highways notifying the Coun- cil of the lowering of the speed limit on certain sections of Hecker Pass Highway and Pacheco Pass Road. The annual report of the Fire Department is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this report be accepted as read. City Administrator Carr reads a progress report on projects com- pleted or underway during January. A letter is read. from Director of Public Works Kludt notifying the Council of a change in the Master Tree list. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Master Tree list be accepted as presented and that Director of Public Works Kludt be authorized to issue permits for removal and planting of trees. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department are presented and read. All samples are satisfactory. Discussion is had on the matter of some house numbers in town not being visible. Discussion is had concerning the matter of the City's record of rain fall not being publicized. City Administrator Carr states.that he will instruct Fire Chief ,LT - Ramezane to record the rain fall and see that the information is given to the newspapers for publication. Councilman Pate reports that Director of Public Works Kludt has been following the Council's instructions very well concerning the speeches he has been giving to the various service clubs on the proposed $70,000,000.00 County Bond Issue. Councilman Goodrich asks if a stop sign must be a certain height. Director of Public Works Kludt states that a stop sign must have a seven foot elevation and realizes that several stop signs in town are in need of repair. Director of Public Works Kludt brings to the attention of the Coun- cil the new zoning map in the Council Chambers, and commends Geraldine Bergener for coloring in the different zones. City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that if the Council wishes to in- stall a sewer line south of Gilroy he will need the authority to proceed with the plans and specifications. He explains the proposed plan for this sewer line. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that City Administrator Carr be authorized to initiate proceedings with City Engineer Hanna Jr. on the proposed sewer line south of Gilroy. Chief of Police Laizure reports that the Police Department has a new record system in progress and invites the Council to observe its operation. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he will open bids at-the next Council meeting for refinishing the floor at Wheeler Auditorium and for window coverings at the Library. The Mayor reports that he has arranged a joint dinner meeting of the Gilroy and Morgan Hill City Councils' on February 21st at 7 :30 P.M. to discuss the South County Building program. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen and carried that this Council meeting adjourn. City Clerk