Minutes 1961/04/17
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Gilroy,. Ca I i forn i a
April 17, 1961
This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by
His Honor Slg Sanchez.
Present: Counci I Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Carl
W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, CourtlandM. Rush, Everett C. Wen'tworth, and
Slg Sanchez.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received a copy of the special
meeting of April 3, 1961. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The
Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presen-
ted. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares' tHe minutes
of the special meeting of April 3, 1961 approved.
The Mayor states that this i's the time and place'for tHe hearing on the
annexation of Castlewood Park, Unit No.3. The Mayor asks if anyone in the
audience wishes to speak for or against the proposal. Tnere Is nO comment.
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 651. Motion by
Councilman Goodrich'second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No. 651
be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 651
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DES1GNATED i
AS CASTLEWOOD PARK ANNEXATION, UNIT NO.3, AND FOR THE I NCORPORATJ'ON OF SUCH
ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERNMENT
AND MUNICIPAL CONTROL OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 17th day of April, 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 Mr. Carl BlaclHedge to erect 3"X 41 portable
signs on property leased from Southern Pacific Company, adjoining the fruit
stand on the corner of Ninth and Monterey Streets.
Discussion is had. The Mayor refers this request to Director of
Public Works Kludt to obtain further details and report back to the Counci I
at the next meeting.
A letter is read from Mr. J. T. Walker for change of location of~his
card room. The Mayor asks Chief of Police Laizure if he has any objection
to the request. Chief of Police Laizure states that he has not had an op-
portunity to Investigate the matter. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt states
that on-sale liquor is not allowed in a C-l Distrtct. Discussion is had
since this location is in a C-l District.
Motion by Counci lman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for a request
for a var lance.
A letter is read from the Planning Commission requesting the Council
to set a date of hearing on the plan lines on Tenth Street from Monterey to
Princevalle Streets and giving notice of continuance of hearing before the
Planning Commission on official plan lines on Miller Slough.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 613. Motion by
Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 613 be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 613
RESOLUTION FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR TENTH STREET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 1961 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrlch,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and
Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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A letter is read from the Parks and Recreation Commission recommending
a pay schedule for the 1961~62 budget. Recreation Director Reinsch explains
the recommended pay schedule. Discussion is had.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Rush and carried
that the 1960-61 pay schedule be accepted for the 1961-62 budget for the
Recreation Department. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to noti-
by the Recreation Commission of the Council IS decision and notify them that
the Council will meet with the Commission if they so desire.
Discussion is had on the Capital Improvement Program. Counci lman
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Petersen suggests that painting of the Old City Hall be investigated if the
City intends to preserve this bui Iding.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the Capital Improvement Program as presented be approved.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 614. M~
tion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No.
614 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 614
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RESOLUTION NO. 614 RELATIVE TO A SOUTHERN PACIF,IC COMPANY PROPOSAL TO ACQUIRE
CONTROL, THROUGH STOCK OWNERSHIP, OF THE WESTERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY.
PASSED AND ADOtTED this 17th day of April, 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 presents Ordl~ance No. 652 for adoption.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate that Ordinance No. 652 be
adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 652
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 422 OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY ZONING FIRST
SOUTHERN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GILROY AND REZONING CERTAIN ADJACENT TERRI-
TORY ALONG THE SOUTHERN LINE OF TENTH STREET FROM ZONE "B" TO ZONE "C" DI S-
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ADOPTED AND PASSED TH IS 17th day of Apr iI, 1961 by the fo II ow i ng vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and
Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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City Administrator Carr:presents Ordipance No. 653 for adoption.
Motion by Councilman, Goodrich second by Councilman Rush that Ordin~nce No. 653
be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 653
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13.1 OF ARTICLE 13 OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE
(EDITION OF 1960) AS ADOPTED.BYORDINANCE NO.' 639 OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY
ELIMINATING THE WORD'.SPARKLERS" FROM SAID SECTION.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of Apri I, 1961 by the following vote: . '
AYES: COUNC I LMEMBERS :'\;Goodr i ch, 'Jordan, P.ate, petersen" Rush, Wentwor.th, and
'Sanchez. ' . '
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The City Attorney presents and reads ~esolution No. 615. Motion by
Councilman Rush second by Counci Iman Pate that ~esolution No. 615 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 615
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROYiADOPTED IN MEMORY OF RODNEY
ESCHE-NBURG, FOR MANY YEARS CITY TREASURER OF SAID CITY OF GILROY, WHO DIED
APRIL3, 1961. I
WHEREAS, Rodney Eschenburg, a llfelonr' resident of the City of Gil-
roy and vicinity, died on the third day of Apri , 1961 after a long, disabling
and painful Illness wh.ich he bore wi th gr,eat forti tude and courage; and
WHEREAS, said Rodney Eschenburg serve~ as City Treasurer, and ele~
tive office of the City of Gilroy, contlnuously'from the year 1942 when first
elected to that office until April, 1960 when t~e office was 'abolished by the
provisions of the new freeholders 1 charter whlclh went into effect at that time,
and was still servling the.City at the time of hIs death as Assistant Finance
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WHEREAS, dl;lclng,his long term .of Offlj. e as City Treasurer, and in
his lesser t!:.aP.acbtyas Assistant F.-nanceDlrect r" the.,said ROdne.y~ESChenbUrg
proved to be honest, dUlgent, efUcient.\alldab, e In ,the!d,i-scharge'of his
duUesasan offipial of said city" and altogetllterwas a man 'of 'e>4emplary
character, unimpeachable integrity.andwas a cr$dlt to thecommun.ity:in
wh lch he lived;! and, ; " . I ::' " I
WHEREAS the said Rodney E$chenburg shved his country in the First
World War as a member of The United Stat.es Arme<il Forces and was .actlve in
various capadNes'onl'behalf of hrs countrry'in the' Second World,Warand was
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always wi lling to help his community; and
WHEREAS, this Council believes the passing of one of Its former offi-
cials who served his community so long, honorably and well, and his country
in time of need, should not be permitted to go unnoticed but merits a perpet-
ual memorial in the records of this city; and
WHEREAS, the said Rodney Eschenburg left surviving him his wife, Han-
nah Eschenburg, and a son, Rodney Eschenburg, Jr., who, together with a host
of friends and acquaintances, mourn his passing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that in the death of the said Rodney
Eschenburg the City of Gi Iroy has lost a tried, true and able citizen and of-
ficial who was always willing to serve this community and his country and
who left behind him an enviable record as a public servant and employee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that ~his Resolution be entered in full upon
the minutes of this Session of the Councl I, and a copy thereof duly certified
by the City Clerk be delivered to the said surviving wife and son of the said
Rodney Eschenburg to whom this Council in its own behalf and in behalf of the
people of this city express sincere sorrow and sympathy upon the passing
of said decedent.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 17th day of April, 1961, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodr.ich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and
Sanchez.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ATTEST:
Susanne E. Payne
City Clerk
The Mayor reports on a meeting that he, City Administrator Carr, and
Chief of Police Laizure had with the District Attorney concerning better ser-
vice from the District Attorney's office on court cases. Chief of Pol ice
Laizure reports that since the meeting he has talked with the District,
Attorney's office and they have agreed to have their services available in
Gi Iroy at the Police Department on every Monday in the morning and afternoon.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a proposed ordinance ac-
cepting the requirements of Section 13522 of the Penal Code relating to the
training of law enforcement officers. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second
by Councilman Pate and carried that the proposed ordinance be Introduced, and
that it be published by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote
of the Council present.
City Administrator Carr presents and reads a proposed resolution en-
dorsing Assembly Bill 2048 relating to establishing County Highways within
cities.
Discussion is had. The Mayor refers this resolution to the City
Attorney for further study and requests a report at the next meeting.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. explains the plans for the sewer outfall
and requests authorization to advertise for bids on this project.
Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman
Goodrich and carried that City Engineer Hanna Jr. be authorized to advertise
for bids for the .sewer outfall on the two stages with an alternate.
Councilman Petersen reports on the Inter-City Council Meeting that he
recently attended in Alviso.
Director of Public Works Kludt requests authorization to advertise
for bids to construct new pavement on Elgleberry Street from Ninth to Tenth
Street. Discussion is had. Motion by Counci Jman Wentworth second by Coun-
cilman Pate and carried that Director of Publ ic Works Kludt be authorized
to advertise for bids to construct new pavement on Eigleberry Street from
Ninth to Tenth Streets.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports a storm water Infiltration problem
in the sewer system causing overloading of the Old Gilroy Street line during
heavy rains. He states that this may be the cause of the trouble In the
Forest Street line.
Director of Public Works Kiudt states that the drainage problem on
Old Gi lroy Street will be taken care of in the 1961-62 budget.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he and City Administrator Carr
witnessed a demonstration of a communicator in connection with Civil Defense
and requests authorization to purchase a communicator with antenae In the
amount of $420.00 and a receiver In the amount of $65~00.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pet~rsen and car-
ried that the $485.00 items requested by Purchasing Agent Reinsch be allowed.
The Mayor asks Chief of Police Laizure if he has anything to discuss
before the Council. He has nothing to discuss at this time.
The Mayor presents a letter from Dale Connell and Howard Smith reques-
ting the annexation of a five acre parcel of land on Wren Avenue. The Mayor
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Instructs City Administ~ator Carr to cons~lt with the City Attorney on this
proposa 1 . . , .,
The Mayor reports on ~~Supervisor's meeting that he, City Adminis-
trator Carr, and Couhcilmen Wentworth and Jordan attended concerning the
South County bui lding location. He states that the matter of the two sites
offered by the City of Gilroy was tabled for further study.
Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Pate and carried
that this Counci I meeting adjourn to Apri I 18, 1961.
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