Minutes 1961/03/20
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G i 1 roy, Ca I i forn i a
March 20, 1961
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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, CourtlandM. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth and Sig Sanchez.
Absent: Council Member: Kenneth L. Petersen.
A letter is read accompanied by a resolution from the Building Industry
Conference requesting adoption of certain uniform codes throughout Santa Clara
County.
Discussion Is had.
A recommendation concerning this matter from Director of Public Works
Kludt is read recommending that the Council wait until the codes are published
before adopting them.
Discussion is had and the matter is tabled.
The Mayor states that Mr. Robert Miller and Mr. Emmett Fitzspatrick
representing the Southern Pacific are present to explain why Southern Pacific's
proposal to control Western Pacific best serves the public interest and calls
on them to address the Council.
Mr. Fitzspatrick 'comes forward and gives an explanation and requests the
Council to adopt a resolution endorsing the Southern Pacific's plan.
The Mayor states that the resolution will be held for study and action
can be taken at the next Council meeting.
The Mayor thanks Mr. Fitzspatrick for his explanation of Southern Pacific's
proposa I .
A report from the Planning Commission is read notifying the Council of
a publ,ic hearing before the Planning Commission on z'oning of the First Southern
Addition, notifying the Council of a public hearing before the Planning Com-
mission on official plan lines for Miller Slough and recommending that a date
for a publ ic hearing before the Counci I be set for zoning of the First S'outhern
Add i t i on.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 609. Motion by
Councilman Goodrich second by Counci lman Jordan that Resolution No. 609 be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 609
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RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING RECOMMENDATION AND REPORT OF CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION"UPON PROPOSAL INITIATED BY CITY COUNCIL TO AMEND ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 480 BY ZONING FIRST SOUTHERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GILROY AND
REZONING CERTAIN ADJACENT TERRITORY ALONG TENTH STREET FROM ZONE "B" TO ZONE
"C".
ADOPTED AND PASSED the 20th day of March, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen
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Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the Southern Pacific offi-
cials have stated that they will give the City right-of-way at the Leavesley
Road intersection and that they will recommend the Tenth Street Crossing and
the closing of the Ninth Street crossing.
The final map of Eschenburg Park, Unit No.4 is presented for approval.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that
the final map of Eschenburg Park, Unit No.4 be approved subject to the filing
of a plan for improvements and furnishing a bond for their'Installation.
A letter is read from the Division of Highways regarding the South County
Freeway requesting the City to inform them of any construction within the
South County Freeway route.
City Administrator Carr requests Council recommendation on the proposals
submitted by the Planning Commission which are to be embodied in an off-street
Parking Ordinance.
Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that
the Planning Commission be given authorization to embody the proposed parking
regulations in an ordinance and submit it to the Council for adoption.
City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 646 for adoption. Motion
by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich that Ordinance No. 646
be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 646
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY LICENSING THE TRANSACTION
AND CARRYING ON OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES, TRADES, PROFESSIONS, CALLINGS, AND
OCCUPATIONS IN THE CITY OF GILROY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING MUNICIPAL
REVENUE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
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ADOPTED AND PASSED this 20th day of March, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen
City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. '647 for adoption. Mo-
tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No.
647 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 647
AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 646 AND FOR THE FURTHER REGULATION
OF SOLICITORS, PEDDLERS, HAWKERS, ITINERANT MERCHANTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND
TRANSIENT VENDORS OF GOODS, WARES, AND MERCHANDISE BY PROVIDING FOR THE REGI-
STRATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SUCH PERSONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1961 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrlch,Jordan,Pate,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hone
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen
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City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 648 for adoption.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No.
648 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 648
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PRIVATE PATROL SERVICE AND
PRfVATE PATROL OPERATORS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen
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The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed contract with the
Gilroy Goff and Country Club for operation of the golf course.
Motion by Counci lman Pate second by Counci Iman Rush, and carried that
the contract with the Gilroy Golf and Country Club be approved, that both
parties be authorized to sign the 'agreement with added provisions of a five
year option for renewal and that the Club provide a watchman for the reservoir.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 610. Motion by
Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 610 be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 610
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FOUR NEW FUNDS TO BE KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS OFF-
SITE STORM DRAIN FUNDS A, B, C, AND D, IN CONFORMITY VITH AND AS A PART OF
THE DRAINAGE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL OR MASTER PLAN, PROVIDING FOR THE TRANS-
FER OF MONEYS IN WESTERN AND CENTRAL OFF-SITE STORM DRAIN FUNDS AND THE
ABOLISHMENT OF SAID FUNDS.
PASSES AND ADOPTED this 20th day of March, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Petersen
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance which re-
peals Ordinance No. 504A providing for: the moneys now in the Annexed Terri-
tory Sewer Connection Fund to be transferred to the Outfall Sewer Fund.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Goodrich and carried
that the ordinance be introduced, and that it be published by title and
summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present.
The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance which
amends Ordinance No. 398 regulating solicitation of funds within the City
of Gilroy.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and car-
ried 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.
. Counci lman Pate commends the Library and Culture Commission for the
presentation of the Cantata at the Wheeler Auditorium on June 19, 1961.
The Mayor reports that under our present fire prevention ordinance
sparklers are prohibited and requests 'Council decision whether to allow the
local businesses to sell these sparklers.
Discussion is had.
The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance dele-
ting the prohibition of sparklers from the present ordinance.
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The Mayor reports that he will be calling a meeting in the near future
to determine from local citizens their opinions on circulating a petition re-
questing location of the Gilroy Justice Court within the City of Gilroy.
The Mayor asks If anyone in the audience has anything to discuss before
the Council. There is no comment.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Pate and carried that
this Council meeting adjourn.
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