Minutes 1959/05/18
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Gilroy, California
May 18, 1959
This regular adjourned meeting of the Common Council is cal-
led to order by City Clerk Graydon Carr. ,
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Ken-
neth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wil-
ford E. Jordan.
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Absent: Mayor Sig Sanchez.
The City Clerk asks for nominations for Mayor Pro-tem. Mo-
tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan and carried
that Councilman Carl Pate serve- as Mayor Pro-tempore.
The Mayor Pro-tem now asks that bids for the building addi-
tion at the Corporation Yard be read. Only one bid is received.
It is opened by Director of Public Works Kludt and reads as fol-
lows: Gordon Farotte - $2,936.00. Motion by Councilman Rush
second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Gordon Farotte
be awarded the bid for $2,936.00 on approval of the City Attorney.
The Mayor Pro-tem,now asks for the bids for painting the
exterior of the Gilroy Public Library. Only one bid is received.
The bid is opened by Purchasing Agent Reinsch and reads as fol-
lows: Henry Weymouth & Son - $809.00. Motion by Councilman
Petersen second by Councilman Rush and carried that Henry Wey-
mouth and Son be awarded the contract for their bid of $809.00
on the approval of the City Attorney.
TPe Mayor Pro-tem now asks for the bids for painting of the
electroliers. Only one bid is received. The bid is opened by
Purchasing Agent Reinsch and reads as follows: Henry Weymouth
and Son - $938.00. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by
Councilman Gallo and carried that the bid of Henry Weymouth for
$938.00 be rejected. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by
Councilman Gallo and carried that the City paint their own elec-
troliers at the discretion of Chief Administrative Officer Carr
and Director of Public Works Kludt.
Councilman Wentworth suggests and recommends that the City
add three or four electroliers at the north end of town. The
Mayor Pro-tem states that this matter will have to be studied
by the Lighting Committee. This matter is referred to Chief
Administrative Officer Carr and Director of Public Works Kludt.
At this time Mr. William Nelson, Advisor for the Painting
and Decorating Contractor's Association of Santa Clara County,
addresses the Council requesting a resolution recognizing their
"Code of Ethics". Mr. Nelson explains the purpose of the reso-
lution. The City Clerk reads a resolution concerning this mat-
ter. Councilman Wentworth requests that this matter be studied
further before a resolution is passed. The Mayor Pro-tem 'ins-
tructs Director of Public Works Kludt to discuss this matter
with the local contractor's and report back to the Council at the
next meeting.
A letter is read from R. F. Martin requesting a change in
the location of a taxi stand from 51 North Monterey Street to
131 South Monterey Street. As there is no objection this matter
is referred to Chief Administrative Officer Carr to take care of
th~ matter,.
A letter is read from the Gilroy Gliders requesting use of
Wheeler Auditorium on November 14, 1959, from 7:30 p.m. to 11:
30 p.m. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that the Gilroy Gliders be granted use of
Wheeler Auditorium free of charge on November 14, 1959.
The Mayor Pro-tern states that the Planning Commission recom-
mends a joint meeting of the Council, the Planning Commission,
and the County Planning Department to review the County Plan for
Gilroy. A letter is read on this matter and also a report on a
hearing before the Planning Commission on the intention to amend
Ordinance No. 422 increasing the size of lots for building sites.
Resolution No. 213 of the Planning ~ommission is read.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 510.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that
Resolution No. 510 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 510
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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, FIX-
ING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZON-
ING ORDINANCE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this' 18th day of May, 1959 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN: Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,Jordan
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
Secretary of the Planning Commission Kludt states that the
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Planning Commission has suggested June 8th for the joint
meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Carr is instructed
to notify the City and County Planning Commissions about
the joint meeting on June 8, 1959, at 8:00 p.m.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr ~equests the Council
to establish a policy for past service credit under the Re-
tirement _Plan. This matter is postponed un~il later on in
the meeting. .
Dale Connell gives his progress report on the annexa-
tion program. Mr. Connell recommends that the Planning Com-
mission adopt an over all plan for sewage and water facilities
for the proposed annexation project, and also a proposed plan
for financing the annexation projects. Discussion is had on
the matter. Councilman Jordan suggests that an expert or
specialist be employed to recommend an over all plan for .the
annexation projects.
It is the opinion of the Council to continue with the
annexation to the east which includes Gentry Company. The
Mayor Pro-tem suggests that the annexation project be discus-
sed further at the joint meeting with the Planning Commission
on June 8th. Chief Administrative Officer Carr and Director
of Public Works Kludt are instru.cted to obtain tentati ve costs
for the proposed water line out Pacheco Pass H~ghway.
A letter is read from Malcom S. Millard commending the
Rascal's Car Club members. This letter is ordered to be placed
on file.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests the purchase o~ twenty-
six water meters for $903.52. Motion by Councilman Jordan
~econd by Councilman Petersen and carried that the request t6
purchase twenty-six water meters for $903.~2 be granted.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr re~iews pending legis-
lation affecting cities.
A letter is read from the Division of Highways relative
to a traffic hazard on Hjghway 101 near the Chevron Service
Station and stating that.a representative from their office
will call to arrange a meeting.
The Mayor Pro-tem asks Direc.tor of Public Works Kludt for
a report on the set hack of a building belonging to Ross
Sanchez, adjacent to the street line at the Welburn Avenue
. Project. Max Kludt asks for further time to obtain the infor-
mation on this matter.
The Mayor Pro-tem reports that there will be a League of
California Cities meeting at 7:30 p.m. on May 21st in Red-
wood City.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to purchase
DDT and Malthion for $690.85. Motion by Councilman Wentworth
second by Councilman Gallo and carried that the request to
purchase DDT and Malathion for $690.85 be granted.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that the City is paying
25% of the maintenance of the swimming pool at the high school.
He also reports that the City's share to May 1st was $2,045.01.
At this time there is discussion on past service credit
of the City's employees under the Retirement Plan. A policy
,is adopted at this time regarding the manner of determining
past service. The policy adopted was that all employees must
have an unbroken record of employment and that hourly wages as
well as monthly salaries are to be considered as full time em-
ployment.
As there is no further business this meeting is adjourned
to June 1, 1959, at 8 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers,
Wheeler Auditorium, Gilroy, California.
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