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Minutes 1959/06/01 1979 Gilroy, California June 1, 1959 This regular' monthly meeting of the Common CouncJl is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, 1 g~~() Kenneth L~ Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, and Wilford E. Jor- dan. Absent: Councilman Charles Gallo. The Mayor now asks if all Councilmen have received copi~s of the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of May 4th, the special meeting of May 7th, and the regular adjourned meeting of May l8tp; All Councilmen answer in the affi~ative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the min-' utes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The May- or now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of May 4th, the special meeting of May 7th, and the regular ad- journed meeting of May 18, 1959 approved. The Mayor now states that there is a hearing on the pro- posed amendment to Ordinance No. 422 increasing the size of lots for building sites from 5,000 to 7,000 sq. ft. He asks if any- one in the audience wishes to speak for or against the amend- ment. There is no comment. A letter is read from the Remnant Church requesting a per- mit for a church and the erection of a printing plant at 71 North Church Street. This matter is referred to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. The Mayor instructs the Secretary of the Planning Commission Max Kludt to inform Rev. Ask to be present at' the Planning Commission meeting when this matter is discussed~ The Mayor asks the City Attorney to present the resolution of intention to start condemnation proceedings for an easement for an industrial outfall sewer line. At this time Mr. John Klarich states that he recently met with Mr. Frank Serafin, property owner of the land across which the easement is to be obtained and Mr. Church, engineer of the project and discussed the matter of the industrial sewer line. He reports that Mr. Serafin wi~l agree with the easement if the line is placed closer to Gentry plant than the original eng- ineering plans called for, and that Mr. Serafin has agreed to the $1,000.00 fee if the plans are changed. The Mayor suggests that the City Attorney proceed with the condemnation proceedings so the industrial outfall sewer line will not be delayed any fur- ther. Councilman Wentworth suggests that the Sewer Committee hold another meeting with Mr. Serafin. Motion by Councilman Pate that the City Attorney proceed with the condemnation proceedings against Mr. Serafin allowing a three day period to settle the proposed change in the engineer- ing plans with the Santa Clara County Flood Control District and the property owners. Councilman Pate withdraws his motion. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pate and carried that the resolution of ~ntention to start condemna- tion proceedings for the easement for an industrial outfall sewer line be read by the City Attorney. Resolution No. 511 is presented by the City Attorney. Mo- tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Rush that Reso- lution No. 511 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 511 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLAR- ING PUBLIC NECESSITY FOR ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZ- ING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO INSTITUTE SUIT IN EMINENT DOMAIN THEREFOR. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo Councilman Wentworth reports that the Sewer Committee met with Mr. Serafin and unofficially offered him $1,000.00 for a ten foot easement for the industrial outfall sewer line, plus any crop damage. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by . Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the Sewer Committee be authorized to meet with Mr. Frank Serafin and his attorney to offer $1,000.00 for the easement strip. Mr. John Klarich states that Mr. Serafin agrees with the :$1,000.00 if the alignment of the sewer line is changed from the original engineering plans. r ~ '.J ,.. ~ ..... -, ...J 1981 , " '.,'iJl City Engineer Hanna requests permission to advertise for bids for the installation of industrial sewer mains and he re- ports that the plans and specifications will call for the con- tractors to begin construction on July 15th but ,no sooner. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Jor- dan and carried to accept the plans and specifications for the installation of the industrial sewer mains as presented by the City Engineer. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to advertise " for bids for the installation of industrial sewer mains and that a special meeting for the opening of these bids be set for July 29th at S:OO p.m. Ordinance No. 603 is presented by the Chief Administrative Officer. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Went- worth that Ordinance No. 602 be a<<opted. ORDINANCE NO. 603 AN ORDINANCE CREATING A RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF GILROY. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo --"", The Mayor suggests that the Chief Administrative Officer be instructed to write Stubnitz Greene Corporation requesting a final decision as to their plans at the Gymkhana Grounds and if no decision has been reached to have them return the deed. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the Chief Administrative Officer contact Stubnitz Greene Corporation asking for a final decision as to their plans at the Gymkhana Grounds and if they do not have any plans then we would like them to return the deed. Ordinance No. 604 is presented and read by the City At- torney. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Peter- sen that Ordinance No. 604 be adopted. - ORDINANCE NO. 604 ORDINANCE NO. 604 OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SUBDIVISION (b) SECTION 5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 422 OF THE CITY OF GILROY BY INCREASING THE AREA REQUIRED FOR A DWELLING BUILDING SITE FROM 5,000 SQUARE FEET to 7,000 SQUARE FEET. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo " .. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he has dis- cussed the Code of Ethics of the Painting and Decorating Con- tractors with the local contractors and none of them belong to this association. A proposed resolution recognizing the code is tabled. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the cost of a ten inch water main to the Gentry Plant is estimated to be $67,075.00 . Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he has con- tacted Ross Sanchez concerning the set back of his building adjacent to the street line at the Welburn Avenue Project and that he has agreed to exchange a small triangle of his land for a portion of the City property. Director of Public Works Kludt is instructed to proceed and find out if Mr. Gllrries is in agreement with this exchange of property. The Mayor instructs the Sewer Committee to hold a meeting and discuss the proposed industrial waste ordinance and re- port back to the Council with their recommendation at the next meeting. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that all improve- ments in Eschenburg Park Unit No. 1 have been installed. The Chief Administrative Officer presents and reads Reso- lution No. 512. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Council- man Rush that Resolution No. 512 be adopted. , I,," ; 100. () QJO.:..; RESOLUTION NO. 512 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT OWNER AND SUBDIVIDER OF ESCHENBURG PARK UNIT NO. 1 HAVE FULLY COMPLIED WITH PROVISIONS OF THE AGREE- MENT FOR FURNISHING IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASING SURETY ON BOND. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo. A copy of a letter to the Division of Highways from the City of Morgan Hill is read regarding the location of the South Val- ley Freeway. A letter is also read from the County Planning Department informing the City Council of the proposed plan lines for freeways and expressways. Discussion is had on the matter. The Council decides to table this matter temporarily. A letter is read requesting the appointment of a repre- sentative from Gilroy to the Citizens' Committee for Children and Youth. The Mayor states that he unofficially appointed Mrs. Virginia Steinmitz as representative to attend the meeting. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried that Mrs. Virginia Steinmitz be officially appointed as a representative to the Citizens' Committee for Children and Youth. The Mayor instructs the Public Health and Safety Committee to attend a meeting of the Citizens' Committee for Children and Youth on June 3rd at 8:00 p.m. at the Episcopal parrish hall located on Wayland Lane & Broadway. A letter is read from City Engineer Walter Hanna Jr., re- questing the establishment of plan lines on the Miller Slough Project, and recommending that the necessary legal arrangements be made to establish them. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this request be refer- red to the Planning Commission for study and recommendation. A letter is read from Fire Chief Ramazane recommending ad- vancement of Hurshel Wingo to the next step in the salary schedule. A letter is read from Director of Public Works Kludt rec- ommending advancement of Gabriel Filice to the next step in the salary schedule. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Peter- sen and carried that Hurshel Wingo and Gabriel Filice be advan- ced to the next step in the salary schedule. Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests permission to place Miss Peggy Goodrich on the salary schedule as Account Clerk effective June 1, 1959. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried that Miss Peggy Good- rich be appointed Account Clerk at the first step in the salary schedule at $243.00 per month, effective June 1, 1959. Reports of the Building Inspector, Police Department, Poundmaster, and City Officers are read. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the reports be accepted as read. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that bills as presented be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasurer. Councilmari Petersen reports that due to the inadequacy of the present lawn mower the Building and Grounds Committee rec- ommends the approval of the purchase of a self-propelled mower for $1,073.92 which includes a $250.00 trade-in allowance for the old mower. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Coun- cilman Wentworth.and carried that the City purchase a self- propelled mower in the amount of $1073.92 which includes the trade-in of the old mower. Councilman Rush suggests that Chief Administrative Off- icer Carr be authorized to investigate giving examinations for reserve police officers. Chief Administrative Officer Carr is instructed to contact Mr. Shean of Associated Consultants for information concerning cost for examinations for reserve police officers. The City Clerk presents and reads a list_prepared by Water Collector, Dorothy Goodwin, of uncollectible water accounts from May 1, 1958 to June 1, 1959, and requests permission to ...., I .J - IIIlIIIIll ~ .J 198B write off these accounts from the water department records. The report shows the sum of $193.30 oweing and deposits on these accounts in the amount of $95.00, leaving a net loss of $98.30. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Council- man Pate and carried that uncollectible accounts of the water department in the amount of $193.30 be written off. r Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the 'City experimented painting electroliers and it will cost the City $610.00. He states that Henry Weymouth will paint two elec- troliers and give us his cost. Mr. Kludt requests permission to allow Mr. Weymouth to proceed with the painting of the electroliers if his cost is under the City's cost. The Council state that this matter is left to the discretion of the City Staff. Director of PVblic Works Kludt requests permission to conduct a sidewalk'survey. Mntion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Max Kludt be authorized to conduct a sidewalk survey and send letters to those pro- perty owners whose sidewalk need to be repaired. The Mayor instructs Chief Administrative Officer Carr to write a letter to property owners on Monterey Street who have debris on their vacant lots to cooperate by cleaning them up. Councilman Jordan discusses the posting of advertising bills on property and suggests ~hat if there is an ordinance prohibiting it, it should be enforced. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that the Police Depart- ment has requested temporary "No left turn" signs on Lewis, Martin and Sixth Streets to be used between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings when there is heavy traffic on Monterey Street. Chief Administrative Carr is instructed to find out from the State if they will allow the City of Gilroy to use these mobile signs. Dale B. Connell reports that the Council should evaluate whether or not they want the County Buildings in th~ City limits and take the necessary action to obtain it. Mr. Connell also requests a work meeting withfue Coun- cil concerning water mains at Gentry and- other annexation matters. This meeting is tentatively set for June 22nd. Chief Administrative Carr is instructed to contact the Board of Supervisors asking when they plan to begin construc- tion of the County buildings and if necessary to ask for an audience with them. Dale Connell reports that he has a letter from Mr. Cam- pen stating that the matter of County buildings is in the hands of the County Planning Commission. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 513. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 513 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 513 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AC- CEPTING CONVEYANCE. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo _ Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that this meeting be adjourned to June 15th at 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers, Wheeler Auditorium, Gilroy, California. $01 r?V~ City Clerk