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Minutes 1957/05/13 lR() ,. ~. ~ !-J This regular adjourned meeting of the Common order by His Honor Mayor George C.Milias. Present:Councilmen Carl W.Pate,Sig Sanchez, Charles Gallo,Kenneth L.~etersen,Courtland M.Rush,Everett C.Wentworth. , This being the time specified in a legal notice published in the Gilroy Evening Dispatch calling a hearing on the application of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for gas and electric franchises the Mayor now calls upon Councilman Pate, chairman of the Finance Committee for a report. Councilman Pate calls upon Mr.Roy O.Mead,local manager of the Pacific Gas and Eiectric Company,who states that the proposed franchises are in the hands of the City Attorney. The Mayor relates the history of the previous franchises and reviews what the Council expects in the new franchises. The City Attorney presents and reads the proposed Gas franchise. The City Attorney presents and reads the proposed Electric franchise. Mr.Sproul of the legal department of Pacific Gas and Electric Company is called upon the discuss the franchises~ Mr.Mead states that the total amount due the City over and above the "pegged" amount paid to the City by the Company over the preceeding three years will be paid to the City with 5% interest added from due date to the effective date of the franchises. The City Attorney presents and reads a letter from the Department of Public Works, Division of Highways with reference to any future relocation of poles and pipes of Pacific Gas and Eleztric Company. No action is taken on this matter. Motion by Coincilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Rush that ORDINANCE Ne.550 be adopted: ORDINANCE NO.5iQ ORDINANCE GRANTING TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY,IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS,THE FRANCHISE TO INSTALL,MAINTAIN AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING GAS FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER,ALONG,ACROSS OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY. Vote on the motion to adpot ORDINANCE NO.550: AYES: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Gallo,Petersen,Ruah,Wentworth NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None. Motion by Councilman Pate, seconded by Councilman Rush that ORDINANCE NO.551 be adopted: ORDINANCE NO.551 ORDINANCE GRANTING TO PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS Gilroy, California May 13,1957 Council is called to 18:3Cl AND ASSIGNS,THE FRANCHISE TO CONSTRUCT,MAINTAIN AND USE POLES, WlRES,CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES,INCLUDING COMMUNICATION CIR- CUITS,NECESSARY OR P~OPER FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICITY TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES IN,ALONG, ACROSS,UPON,UNDER AND OVER PUBLIC STREETS AND PLACES WITH THE CITY OF GILROY. Vote on the motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO.55l: AYES: Councilmen Pate,Sanchez,Gallo,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth NOES: Councilmen None ABSENT: Councilmen None. The Mayor now thanks the Company officials for their cooperation in the franchise transactions and also thanks the Finance Committee and members of the Council for their diligence in this matter. Mr.Mead thanks the Council for for their courtesey during the entire time the franchises were being discussed. Councilman Rush,chairman of the Public Health and Safety Committee, now reports on his committee's investigation of more safety at rail- road crossings within the city limits;that crossing gates at seven crossings within the city would cost the city approximately $35,000.00 with the state furnishing one-quarter of the cost,the city one-quarter and the railroad company one-half of the cost. The Public Health and Safety Committee recommend that arterial "STOP" signs be placed. on both sides of all railrmad crossings in the city;that permission be requested from the Division of Highways to place "STOP" signs at the Old Gilroy Street crossing and that flexible rubber traffic guides with the word "STOP" be placed in the center of each lane of traffic on each side of all crossings. Motion by Councilman Wentworth,seconded by Councilman Rush and carried that the Ordinance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee draft an ordinance to place arterial "STOP" signs on both sides of all railroad crossings within the City limits;the flexible rubber traffic guides with the word "STOP" imprinted thereon be placed in the traffic lane on each side o~ all railroad crossings and that permission be requested from the Division of Highways to place the arterial "STOP" si~s on either side of the Old Gilroy Street cross- ing. It is unanimously agreed that the Public Health and Safety Committee investigate the possibility ot securing state allocated tunds tor defraying a portion of the cost of crossing gates. Mrs.Hannah Costello,member of a committee formed to advocate greater protection at railroad~crossings,appears before the Council and asks to be briefed on what the Council has determined to do about the crossings.The Mayor explains the action of the Council. on this matter and Mr..Costello thanks the Council for their interest and the action they have taken. Councilman Sanchez discusses the matter of the accessory building constructed by Wr.George White on his property at 300 N.Princevalle Street and suggests that a directive be sent to Mr. White with ref- erence to having his accessory building conform 1,<to'~ the Zoning Ordinance ,provisions. Motion by Councilman Sanchez,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the City Attorney notify Mr. George White,300 North Princevalle Street,in writing, that thirty days from this date (May 13,1957)that the accessory building located on the rear of his property must be made to conform with the provisions of Ordinance No.422,commonly known at the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Gilroy. The City Attorney discusses the matter of an easement for overhead wires for electroliers in the Renz Addition stating that two ease- ments must be obtained before the Pacific Gas and Electric Company can proceed with the construction of the elctrolier system. Councilman Gallo,chairman of the Lighting Committee,states that he will discuss this matter with the two property owners concerned. Councilman Wentworth,chairman of the Sewer Committee,states that his committee and the Ordinance Committee will meet Thursday to draw up an ordinance with reference to the payment of $100.00 per lot by subdividers for drainage. 'Cpuncilman Petersea,chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, reports that the Recreation Commission recommends that the same plan that was used last year to take care of the Little League baseball grounds be used this year. Motion by Councilman Petersen,seconded by Councilman Sanchez and carried that Little League baseball park be taken care of the same as last year,i.e.the school to mow the grass the city to furnish a man to water the grass and take care of the playing field during the season. .., ~ ""'...'oflI, ~ ~i , w 18~jl Councilman Petersen reports that the floor of the basement in the library building is commencing to crack and suggests the floor be - covered with asphalt tile at a cost of approximately $300.00. It is unanimously agreed that the Buildings and Grounds Committee secure a figure on the cost of asphalt tile and that a filler be placed on the floor of the library basement before the tile is laid. The chairman agrees to submit his cost figures at the meeting of May 20,1957. Councilman Petersen reports that the planting of the lawn at the First and Prmucevalle streets park has been completed. Councilman Pate urges the Councilmen to start giving some thought to budget figures for the coming fiscal year. The Mayor discusses the possibility of leasing the Las Animas Hospital ~ Reservation site from Miller and Lux, Incorporated for a park and playground. Motion by Councilman Sanchez,seconded by Councilman Gallo and carried that the City Clerk be instructed to write to Miller and Lux,Incorpor- ated and request a meeting with the trustees of the corporation to discuss the leasing, for a long per~od of time , the Las Animas Hospital Reservation site for use as a park and playground by the City. The Mayor suggests that the school crossing guard at First and Hanna streets make a count of the number of school children using the intersection to go to and come from school each day and the number of vehicles passing through the intersection during an eight hour period. It is unanimously agreed to withhold action on the contract between promoters of a simulated bull fight and the city until the June meeting. Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Sanchez and carried that this meeting adjourn to Monday,May 20,1957 at g o'clock p.m., Council chambers,City Hall,Gilroy,California. (j,G, g~ City Ie k