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Minutes 1956/06/18 1731 Gilroy,California June 18,1956. This regular adjourned meeting of the Common Council is called to order by His Honor Mayor George C.Milias. Present:Councilmen Carl W.Pate,Sig Sanchez,Kenneth L.Petersen, Charles Gallo,Courtland M.Rush,Everett C.Wentworth. A communication is read from the District Superintendent of Schools requesting that the Planning Commission approve the acquisition by the District of additional land adjoining the present high school site and requesting the start of proceedings to annex to the City 13.44 acres being purchased by the District the land adjoining the present northwest boundary of the city. Motion by Councilman Sanchez, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried that the request of the Gilroy Union High School District to have the City Planning Commission approve the acquisition of 4.9 acres of the Mangano property adjoing the present school site,be referred to the City Planning Commission for action. The Clerk is instructed to advise the District Superintendent to contact the City Attorney to secure the proper forms to present in the matter of annexation of the 13.44 acres adjoining the present northwest boundary of the city. A communication::dis read from the Bank of America advising that a new schedule has been adopted by the bank for paying interest on inactive accounts. Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that the city request a new agreement with the Bank of America on inactive account and that the schedule 90-days notice of withdrawl 1 3/4 % interest, be requested. A communication is read from the "Gilroyans" Ladies Drill Team . requesting financial help from the city to advertise the city at a July 4th celebration in Reno,Nevada. Mrs.Lee Berta,drill instructor of the team, appears before the Council to dLscuss the proposed trip. Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the sum of $150.00 be granted to the "Gilroyans Ladies Drmll Team to assist in financing their trip to Reno,Nevada on luly 1732 4th,1956,the city's contribution to be contingent upon the team mak~ng the trip to Reno,Nevada. Councilman Sanchez,chairman of the Water Committee, presents the report of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company on the test of the new water well located at the Forest Street playgrounds. Motion by Councilman Sanchez,seconded by Councilman Pate and r carried that payment to the Cascade Pump Company for the new pump ~ ..J located on the Forest Street playgrounds be made in accordance with the contract with the pump company. Councilman Sanchez reports that the A.S.C. grant for clearing the Llagas Creek at the City Sewer Farm has been approved by the A.S.C.office. This matter is referred to the Sewer Committee for further action. Councilman Sanchez,chairman of the Police Committee,reports that he has discussed the matter of a new motorcycle for the police department and members of the department have expressed a preference for a two-wheeled motorcycle . Motion by Councilman Sanchez,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that a new 1957 Harley-Davidson Police Motorcycle be ~ IIIlIIIi purchased from Sam Arena Harley-Davidson Sales and Service for the sum of $973.83 and one 1953 Model 74 Harley-Davidson motor- cycle now being used by the Police Department. Councilman Sanchez announces that the Police Committee will meet with the City Marshal and Police Department on the last Monday of each month and that a campaign will be started to slow down traffic in the residential area. Councilman Sanchez discusses the status of the Pacific Gas & Electric Company franchise. The City Attorney reports that he is waiting for word from the company. Councilman Gallo reports on Monterey Street lighting stating that the Purchasing Agent has several bids 1_rOr the .lamps. Motion by Councilman Gallo,seconded by Councilman Sanchez and carried that the Purchasing Agent be instructed to proceed to purchase 100 mercury-vapor lamps for Monterey Street electroliers from the lowest bidder. ] Councilman Wentworth reports that his committee has examined all possible means of ingress and egress from the 47 acres piece of land lying east of the Llagas Creek at the city sewer farm and recommend that a less expensive bridge be built across the 1733 creek, preferably a wood structure, and the committee recommends that the land not be sold. Further action on the bridge is referred to the committee. Motion by Councilman Wentworth, seconded by Councilman Petersen and carried that the bid of William Radtke & Son to construct a ~=~ bridge across the Llagas Creek at the City Sewer Farm be rejected I and that his bond and the bondsof other bidders be returned with """".4 the explanation that the city has decided to construct a less expensive bridge. Councilman Petersen presents and reads a latter from the National Guard concerning the purchase of an armory site by the city. It is recommended that the Buildings and Grounds Committee confer with the City Attorney when the Elementary School District Trustees are ready to negotiate. The Clerk is instructed to advise the National Guard authorities of the present status of this matter. Councilman Petersen reports that his committee does not recommend the taking of dirt from the location in Owsley Park requested by Mr. Bud Taylor. ~'.. ......,,.... The Building Inspector reports that he has received one bid for the painting of the outside doors at Wheeler Auditorium. Motion by Councilman Petersen, seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid of Henry Weymouth for $92.00 fpr varnishing the outside doors at Wheeler Auditorium be accepted and the work proceed immediately. Councilman Rush reports on the dwelling located on North Church Street in the rear of the Presbyterian Church and recommends that the Fire Chief and the Building Inspector inspect the premises and report back to the Council their findings. Mr.George Doan now appears before the Council to discuss the building and its physical condition. ,."-'---'1 Councilman Wentworth discusses the matter of a plan line for i ........."'... North Church Street north of Miller Slough. The Clerk is instructed to notify the City Planning Commission that the Council would like to have the commission develop a Master Plan for the city. Councilman Pate reports on a meeting with the Industrial Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and it was decided to seek further information on how small cities should proceed to secure industry 1734 for the community. Mr.G.K.Murdock,secretary-manager of the Chamber of Commerce reports that he has had a conference with Morgan Hill represent- atives with reference to requesting the Southern Pacific Company to consider lowering the freight rates for the south part of the county. There being no further business to come before this meeting the Mayor decalres the meeting adjourned. ~.Ct:~ Cl Y ler .