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Minutes 1961/04/03 2 -1 1. ..- 'J_.L;) Gilroy, California Apri I 3, 1961 '. ,", This special meeting of the City Council Is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez at 1:00 P.M. Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. Absent; Counci I Member: Courtland M. Rush. Mayor Sanchez informs the Counci I that he had received a letter from the Chairman of the Public Buildings and Institutions Committee of the Grand Jury Inviting him to a meeting of the Board of Supervisors at which meeting the Committee would discuss the selection of a site for the South County Branch Center Building. He announces that the purpose of this meeting is to inform the Coun- cil of two new sites which have been offered by Blaettler Bros., to ask the decision of the Counci I on commitmentS~that can be made by the City on furnish- ing utilities to these sites and to determine If the Council is on complete agreement on Gilroy and Morgan Hill retaining their justice courts. The Councilmen present reply that they are in favor of the split CQurt faci lities. The matter of furnishing sewer facilities to either of both sites wa.s discussed. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Mayor be authorized to inform the County that the City of Gilroy is prepared to enter Into a cooperative agreement with the County to construct a sewer line to service either of the two sites, the County to participate In the project to the extent of the cost of a six inch line from the North City Limits to the site selected and that the City will reimburse the County as intervening property develops. The matter of furnishing water to either of the two is discussed. It is agreed that the City could drill a well site to service County Buildings and as intervening property mains could be extended to eventually join wlth,the existing Motion to adjourn carried. bui Iding sites on the County developed the city water system. ~4a7Y>tU 0T.J City Clerk . . by: G. B. Carr City Admi~istrator Gi lroy, California Ap-ril 3, 1961 1- This regular monthly meeting of the City Counci I Is called to order by His Honor.S i.g Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, Courtland M.Rush, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Counocil Member: Norman B. Goodrich. . The Mayor ~sks if all,Councltmenhave received copies of the regular monthly meetings of March 6th and March 20th, 1961. All Counci lmen answer .in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No error~ or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meetings of March 6th and March 20th, 1961 approved. The Mayor states that Western Pacific Officials are present and would like to present their position on the matter of Western Pacific Control. Mr. Carl Knepper, District Sales Manager, comes forward and gives an explanation and, requests the Counci I to endorse,:their plan. Mr. Frank O'Dray, representing the Santa Fe'Rallway Company, comes 011G forward and distributes brochures and a list of various communities who have supported Santa Fe in theirpos It i on. The Mayor thanks these representatives for their explanation. The Mayor calls for the opening of bids for police vehicles. Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as follows: I. Duff Chevrolet - $3,805.00, 2. Bill ,Boyle Ford Sales and Service - $4,014.63, 3. Borman Rambler Sales - $2,989.92. Discussion is had. Motion by Counci Iman Pate second by Counci lman Rush and carried that these bids be taken under advisement by Purchasing Agent Reinsch to determine if the low bid meets with the specification and to report back at the next meeting on his findings. The Mayor states that this is the time and place for the public hearing on zoning of the First Southern Addition. The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience has anything to say for or against the zoning. No one present' has any comment. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance for zoning the First Southern Addition. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the ordinance be introduced, and that it be publis~ ed by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present. The City Attorney presents and reads a proposed ordinance amending Section 13.1 of Fire Prevention Code providing that "sparklers" be not classi- fied as fireworks. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the ordinance be introduced, and that it be pub- lished by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Co un- c i 1 present. The Mayor asks the Council If they wish to adopt the proposed re- solution endorsing Southern Pacific proposal to control Western Pacific. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this proposed resolution be held for further study. City Administrator Carr reads a release from Southern Pacific Com- pany stating that numerous shippers have endorsed Southern Pacific's pro- posal to control Western Pacific. City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 649. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate that Ordinance No. 649 be adopted. ~ ! i ' '.....i ORDINANCE NO. 649 ~ AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SOLICITATION OF FUNDS AND OTHER PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY PROVIDING THAT A PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED THEREFOR AND IM- POSING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. AYES: COUNCil MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich ~ City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 650. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Ordinance No. 650 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 650 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 504 A ESTABLISHING THE ANNEXED TERRITORY SEWER CONNECTION FUND AND TRANSFERRING ALL MONEYS IN SAID FUND TO OUTFALL SEWER FUND. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich City Administrator Carr presents a proposed resolution establishing standards for s,ubdivision or dev.elopment of property. Director of Public Works Kludt explains certain changes and additions to the proposed resolution. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that Resolution No. 611 be adopted. ~\ J RESOLUTION NO. 611 A RESOLUTION ESTABLI SH I NG STANDARDS FOR THE SUBDI V I SI ON OR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY; DEFINING MINIMUM TYPE AND QUALITY OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES REQUIRED. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth,and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich !:h.-__ 2117 City Administrator Carr requests Council IS decision on the advisability of the appointment of a "Leglslative Advocate" by the Inter City Council to inform them of Assembly and Senate action on legislation affecting cities. Discussion is had. This matter is tabled until further information can be obtained on the subj ect. City Administrator Carr presents Resolution No. 612. Motion by Coun- cilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pate that Resolution No. 612 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 612 r ' l.~ RATES FOR INDUSTRIAL SEWER SERVICE CHARGES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich ~. Director of Public Works Kludt requests Council approval to advertise for bids for resurfacing of certain streets. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Director of Public Works Kludt be authorized to advertise for bids for resurfacing of certain enumerated streets. A notice is read from Chief of Police Laizure stating that certificates have been issued to Police Department personnel for completion of certain peace officers training courses. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to write letters of con- gratulation to the Police Department personnel receiving such certificates. Chief of Police Laizure gives further details on the subject of police training. A letter is read from the Agricultural Extension Service thanking the Council for use of the auditorium. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department on March 20, 1961 are read and are satisfactory. The reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building Inspector are submitted to each Counci I Member. Reports of receipts of City Officers are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that all reports be accepted as read and submitted. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he has checked the bid of Borman Rambler Sales and that it meets with the specifications, except for the electric windshield wipers. The Council request that this matter be taken under advisement. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests Council approval to use the $700.00 budgeted for two generators for communication equipment in the Civil Defense program. Discussion is had. All Counci I Members presentagree to this transfer. The Mayor reports on a meeting he attended with City Administrator Carr between the Grand Jury and the Board of Supervisors on location of the South County Building. He states that the offer for property in the Gilroy area was presented and taken under advisement. The Mayor reports that there will be a work meeting of the Council on April 10th to review the Five Year Capital Outlay Program as submitted by the Planning Commission. He also reports that there will be an Inter-City Council Meeting on April 6th at Vahl IS Club in Alviso. City Administrator Carr suggests that a resolution be prepared in memory of Rodney Eschenburg. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution in memory of Rodney Eschenburg. Discussion is had on the low bid of Borman Rambler Sales for the police vehicles. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Rush and carried that the low bid of Borman Rambler Sales in the amount of $2,989.82 for two police vehicles be accepted and the bid awarded. City Administrator Carr is instructed to make arrangements with Chief of Police Laizure in having the District Attorney meet with the Coun- cil to discuss means of receiving better service from the District Attorney's Office In court cases. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pate and carried that this Council meeting adjourn in memory of Rodney Eschenburg. ~~Mm// ~4-~) City Clerk ........ r~) iJ