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Minutes 1961/07/17 2140 Gilroy, California J u I y 17, 196 I This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by i His Honor Sig Sanchez. I Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Ken- neth L. Petersen, Charles F. Quartlroll, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin. : A petition is read from residents on Filice' Drive and Miller Avenue r~ questing grading and resurfacing of the alley bounded by Filice Drive and Miller Avenue. Discussion is had. Councilman Duffin enters and takes his seat at the Council table. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that there are funds available in the budget under equipment rental. He states that this project Is necessary. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Director of Public Works Kludt be authorized to grade and surface the alley bounded by Fi lice Drive and Miller Avenue. . 9141 ""'=-' The report of the Planning Commission is read notifying the Council of the public Hearing on zoning Castlewood Park Unit No.4; that the public hear- ing on the official plan lines for Miiler Slough were discontinued; that Mr. Nestor Barrett favors Ninth Street for the Interchange location on the free- way and he recommends that a 6,000 square foot minimum be included in the zoning ordinance; and that a Sub-Committee of the Planning Commission will work with the Recreation Commission on future park sites. Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt reports that their will be a public hearing on August 3rd for establishing an "SII zone In certain districts. Discussion is had on the report of the Planning Commission. Assistant City Administrator Reinsch presents Ordinance No. 656 for adoption. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No, 656 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 656 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REPEALING SECTION 5.4 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 5.6, 5.7, 5.9, 5.10, AND 5.U OF THE GILROY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE REGIS- TRATION, REGULATION AND LICENSING OF BICYCLES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of July, 1961 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin, Goodrich, Jordan, Petersen, Quartiroli, Wentworth, and Sanchez. COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: ABSENT: '..J The City Attorney presents a proposed ordinance controlling the height of hedges and other obstructions at intersections. Copies of this ordinance are given to each Council member. Discussion is had. The City Attorney reads the proposed ordinance. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the proposed ordinance controlling the height of hedges be introduced and published by title and summary. The City Attorney presents a proposed ordinance requiring property owners to install, 'maintain, and repair curbs, gutters, and sidewalks. Copies of the proposed ordinance are given to each Council Member. Motion by Coun- cilman Duffin'second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the proposed ordinance pertaining to curbs, gutters, and sidewalks be introduced, the reading waived and published by title and summary. A letter is read from Chief of Police Laizure recommending advancement for Police Cadets White, Meeks, and Charvez Jr. to the next step in their hourly wage range, from $1.47 to $1.55 per hour. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman ijuartiroli and carried that Po'lice Cadets White, Meeks, 'and Charvez Jr. be advanced to the next step In their hourly wage range from $1.47 to $1.55 to be effective August I, 1961. Counci lman Goodrich reports that he has had an occasion to call the Police Department and commends the Cadets for thei r efficient manner in handl ing a particular situation. A letter is read from Director of Public Works Kludt recommending that Refugio Ramirez be advanced to the next step in his hourly wage range from $1.97 to $2.06. Motion by Councilman Go'odrich second 'by Counci lman Jordan: and carried that Refugio Ramirez be advanced to the next step in his hourly wage range from $1.97 to $2.06 to be effective August 1,1961. A letter is read from the Santa Clara County Hospital Commission regard- ing ,the appointment of three members of the Council to a Hospital Liaison Committee. The Mayor instructs Assistant City Administrator Reinsch to write Mr. Olson to determine if this committee can consist of citizens or if it is strictly reserved to Council members. A letter is read from the County Department of Public Works regarding the site and building to house the Gilroy Judicial Court confirming results of the meeting that the Mayor and Assistant City Administrator Reinsch had with County representative, Mr. Miller. The Mayor suggests that he and City Administrator discuss this matter further with County Executive Howard Campen. Water samples taken by the Sant~ Clara County Health Department are read and are satisfactory. Director of Publ ic Works Kludt reports that the wells are maintaining their normal drop. Councilman Wentworth suggests that the City discontinue washing of Monterey Street during this water shortage. Discussion is had. Councilman Wentworth also suggests that the City flush hydrants once a year Instead of twice a year during this water shortage period. Director of Public Works Kludt states that the City flushed the hydrants in April and """''If; - 21 4 '), do not intend to do this project in the near future. Councilman Wentworth reports that he was requested by Mr. Masaru Kunimura to determine if the City would close Alexander Street from the Conrotto Trucking Company entrance to Banes Lane for the Japanese annual festival. The Mayor states that a formal request is not necessary since the City has cooperated with the Japanese Association for the Japanese festival in the past. Discussion is had concerning washing of Monterey Street. The Mayor instructs Director of Publ ic Works Kludt to determine the amount of water used each week in washing Monterey Street and to report back to the Council on his findings. Mrs. Phoebe Christopherson, of Chris' Fine Foods, addresses the Council and asks about her rights as an American at her place of business. She informs the Council that since pickets were established in front of her establishment, the place has been constantly invaded and harassed by uniden- tified persons creating acts of vandalism and threatening her employees. Mrs. Christopherson informed the Council that when the police are called no arrest is made. Chief of Police Laizure states that officers are in no position to make an arrest, unless they witness the acts or unless someone makes a citi- zen's arrest. He states that evidence is necessary to make any charges hold and the complaint must be filed and reviewed by the District Attorney's Office. He states that when a complaint is signed and a warrant issued an arrest will be made by his department. Mr. August Sommerfeld, representing the Cal ifornia Restaurant Associa- tion, addresses the Counci I and states that Chief of Police Lalzure has been extremely cooperative and helpful in this case. He explains the situation between the restaurants involved and the Union. He suggests that the Council adopt an ordinance to define the purpose of picketing. The Council agree that they will not enter into an area of labor dispute, but indicate that where there is a violation of the law the police department will act accordingly. The Mayor suggests that Mrs. Christopherson meet with Chief of Police Laizure to see what can be done in a cooperative manner to aid this situation. Councilman Duffin compliments the Department of Public Works for painting the cross-walks at the yield of right-of-way intersections. Chief of Police Laizure reports that the State of California has been requested to paint the crosswalks at the intersections at Fourth and at Lewis Streets on Monterey Street and at Fffth Street on Monterey Street where accidents are most frequent, however he states that this request is still under consideration and does not believe that the State will grant this request. Councilman Jordan suggests that it be noted in the minutes that Councilmen Goodrich and Petersen were the first Council members to arrive at this meeting and that the Mayor was five minutes late. The Mayor reports that the two cemeteries will now be taxed for the unused crypts at the Masoleum. Since this recent annexation cannot be removed from the tax rolls this year the "Mayor asks the City Attorney if the City can legally refund this assessment to the Masons and I.O.O.F. Cemetery and the St.Mary's Cemetery. The City Attorney states that this tax can legally be refunded but that this property should be removed from the tax rolls next year. Discussion is had. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen and car- ried that any taxes collected by the County for unused crypts at the Gilroy Masoleum be refunded to both cemeteries. The Mayor suggests that warning notices be placed on vehicles parked in the residential areas if they are blocking the way of the Street Sweeper because if the streets are not swept It creates an unsitely appearance in these areas. It Is thought that newspaper publicity might aid the situation by bringing this matter to the attention of the citizens who neglect to re- move their vehicles when the sweeper passes through these areas. The Mayor states that there will be a League of California Cities dinner meeting in San Mateo on July 27, 1961. The Mayor comments that the annual report of the Police Department as submitted by Chief of Police Laizure is probably the first detailed report that has been received from this department and states that after reviewing the report the Council will comment on Its content. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that this Council meeting adjourn. IIlIIlI .... IIIIIIII ..... ~ ~ f 6 /) /6Jaoam-.u . ~r2 City Clerk