Minutes 1959/02/16
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1960
Gilroy, California
February 16, 1959
This regular adjourned meeting of the Common Council is
called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush,
Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford E. Jordan.
Absent: Councilman Kenneth L. Petersen.
At this time there is a hearing on the abandonment of a
portion of Welburn Avenue adjacent to Wayland Lane. The City
Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 597. Councilman
Petersen takes his seat at the Council table during the reading
of this ordinance. The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience
wishes to speak for or against the matter. There is no comment.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate that Ord-
inance No. 597 be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 597
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY VACATING AND ABANDONING A
PORTION OF lNELBURN AVENUE
ADOPTED AND PASSED this 16th day of February, 1959, by the
following votes:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Hush,Petersen,T:lentworth,Gallo, Jordan.
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT:COUNCIU~EN: None
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A letter from Elliott P.T.A. is read requesting the City
to open the Forest Street playground after school and on Sat-
urdays. The Mayor asks the women who are present and who are
representatives of the Elliott P.T.A., if they would like to
speak on the matter. One of the ladies states that the Elliott
P:T.A. is very much in favor of opening the playground in
question. Councilman Petersen suggests that this matter be
taken un with the Recreation Commission. At this time there is
discussion on the matter. The Mayor suggests that this matter
be brought to the attention of the Recreation Commission ask-
ing them for notification of their next meeting. A represent-
ative from the Elliott P.T.A. states that the Recreation Com-
mission is having their next meeting tomorrow at Chris' Fine
Foods at noon. The City Clerk is instructed to call the Rec-
reation Commission notifying them that representatives from
Elliott P.T.A. and members of the City Recreation Committee
will be present at their meeting on February 17th.
A recommendation from the City Marshal is read to allow
Herbert Lillard, George Rosario, and Andy Nebesnick to obtain
a card room license for Club OK and to allow Floyd and Opal
Clanton to obtain a card room license for Club 14-0. Motion
by Councilman Gallo second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that card room licenses be granted to Herbert Lillard, George
Rosario, and Andy Nebesnick for Club OK and Floyd and Opal
Clanton for Club 14-0.
A letter from C. R. Acker of the Gilroy Garbage Disposal
Company is read, requesting to negotiate a new franchise with
the City of Gilroy. This matter is referred to Councilman
Wentworth Chairman of the Sewer Committee.
A letter is read from the Planning Commission accompanied
by a resolution recommending the granting of a use permit to
Frank Reinosa for an auto repair shop, and stating that they
have denied a request for a variance from Mr. L. Saccullo to
build a residence on the rear of his lot.
Resolution No.497 is presented by the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Gallo that
Resolution No. 497 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 497
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AP-
PEOVING AND AUTHORIZING GRANTING OF USE PEm~IT TO USE PRE-
MISES AT 118 NORTH RAILROAD STREET FOR AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR
SHOP.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th day of FEBRUARY, 1959, BY THE
FOLLOT!HNG VOTE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush, Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,Jordan.
NOES: COUNCILMEN:None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:None
Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests a decision from
the Council concerning the type of building to be constructed
at the City Corporation Yard. Councilman Petersen recommends
that we pToceed with plans that would incorporate a garage and
shop facilities. Director of Public Works Kludt is instructed
to proceed with the plans and report to the Council on the
final plans.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests the purchase of a hose
washer to be installed at the Fire House in lieu of the hose
wash rack at the City Yard. Motion by Councilman Rush second
by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a hose washer be pur-
chased for the Fire Department.
The City Attorney presents and reads an agfeement to be
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negotiated between the City and M. Chiesa regarding possible mov-
ing of curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Welburn Avenue at Wayland
Lane. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman
Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the agree-
ment between the City of Gilroy and M. Chiesa be approved subject
to certain corrections as advised by the City Council.
Ordinance No. 598 is presented by the City Clerk. This ord-
inance controlling the collection of garden refuse was .read at
the regular meeting of February 2nd. Motion by Councilman Pate
second by Councilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 598 be adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. 598
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING AND PROVIDING FOR THE SYSTEMATIC COLLECTION
OF GARDEN REFUSE: DEFINING AND PROHIBITING THE PLACING OF OTHER
REFUSE ON THE STREETS OR AREAS BETWEEN THE STREETS AND SIDE~~LKS
AND PROHIBITING THE PLACING OF ANY REFUSE, GARBAGE OR RUBBISH
RECEPTACLES OR OTHER MATERIALS IN ALLEYS.
ADOPTED AND PASSED this 16th day of February A.D., 1959 by the
following vote: .
AYES: COUNCIUf1EN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
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Director of Public Works Kludt reports on the overflow from
the City Reservoir. He reports that the property owners con-
cerned are prepared to put in the necessary pipe line through the
lands developed by them adjacent to the Llagas Creek to take care
of the excess waters from the reservoir.
The City Clerk reads a report from the Chamber of Commerce
Secretary, Kenneth Murdoch, who conducted a survey concerning
parking meters in the City. The City Clerk reports that two
questions were asked and the votes were tabulated as follows: Do
you favor parking meters on Monterey Street? 39 yes, 4 abstained,
and 46 no. Should parking meters be installed on parking lots?
57 yes, 31 no, and 1 abstained. There is discus$ion on the mat-
ter but no action is taken.
The City Clerk reads a letter from Don Reindohl, consulting
engineer, regarding financeing of the Los Altos Parking Plaza.
This information was obtained at the request of the Mayor.
A letter is read from the Chamber of Commerce inviting the
City Council on a bus trip to Los Altos and South Palo Alto to
investigate their parking facilities.
The Mayor thanks Mr. Kenneth Murdoch for conducting the
parking meter survey and instructs the City Clerk to write a
letter of thanks to the Chamber of Commerce.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr reads a report on the
proposed City Retirement Plan, states that further progress can
not be made until a company is selected and requests permission
to recommend the company, wqrk out the details of the plan, and
present it to the Council. vouncilman Pate suggests that an in-
surance company be selected and that the Council await the rec-
ommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer.
A letter from the California National Guard is read in reply
to the City's letter expressing concern over the newspaper article
proposing moving of our National Guard Unit to Hollister. The
letter states that the newspaper article was in error.
The City Attorney submits an agreement with the subdivider
for installation of utilities and improvements in Park Meadows,
Unit No.2. Resolution No. 498 is presentBd by the City Attor-
ney. Motion by Councilman Rush sec0nd by Councilman Petersen
and carried that Resblution No. 49~be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 498
A RESOLUTION OF THE COW10N COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTH-
ORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR_PARK MEADOWS, UNIT NO.2
IMPROVEMENTS.
ADOPT$D AND PASSED THIS 16th day of FEBRUARY, 1959, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Petersen,Gallo,Jordan
NOES: COUNCIL~lliN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
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Councilman Petersen reports on his feelings toward an-
nexation of property into the City limits. He suggests that
the Planning Commission hire someone to~contact prospective
property owners regardin~ annexation. Councilman Pate sug-
gests that a joint meeting be arranged 0ith the Planning Com-
mission and the Council on this matter. Max Kludt is inst-
ructed to arrange the meeting. .
Councilman Rush instructs the City Clerk to find out if
there is an ordinance controlling the closing hours of card
rooms.
Gouncilman Pate reports that Graydon Carr, Max Kludt and
himself attended the recent Inter-City Council meeting and
states that there will be a meeting soon on the redistrict-.
ing of Supervisorial Districts.
The City Clerk reports that the National FiberGlass
Company has made plans to erect a building on a lot on Ninth
Street and at present there are no sewer facilities on Ninth
Street. Max Kludt explains the problem further. Firman
Voorhies states that these people would like to proceed as
soon as possible and would like to know if sewage facilities
will be available. The Mayor states that sewage facilities
will be available at a reasonable cost.
Councilman Pate reports on the meeting with Mr. Stub-
nitz from Stubnitz-Greene Corporation. He states that it is
the intent of the Council to allow Stubnitz-Greene to keep
the deed to the Gymkhana Grounds property until Mayor June
when they will be able to give a definite answer on whether
or not they will build a plant in Gilroy with the understand-
ing that the City may recall the deed at anytime. Council-
man Pate recommends that a letter be written to Stubnitz-
Greene Corporation stating that the Council is in accord with
their thinking. The City Attorney states that he will pre-
pare the letter.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he has prepared
specifications for new police cars and that he is ready to
advertise for bids. Motion by Councilman Rush second by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that the specifications for
police vehicles be approved and that the Purchasing Agent be
allowed to advertise for bids.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Gallo and
carried that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, March 2,
1959 at 8 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, Wheeler
Auditorium, Gilroy, California.
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