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Minutes 1959/07/06 1. qC,~q J. e . ~ ., '- Gilroy, California July 0, 1959 This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is cal- led to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Kenneth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford E. Jordan. ~1e Mayor now asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the minutes of the ~egular monthly meeting of June 1st, the regular adjourned meeting of June 22nd, and the adjourned meet- ing June 22nd, and the adjourned meeting of June 29th. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of June 1st, the regular adjourned meeting of June 22nd. and the adjourned meeting of June 29, 1959 apnroved. The Mayor now asks if there are any public hearings. Representatives from I.O.O.F. Avenue property owners are present. Bruce Jacobs, who is representing the group, requests the City to improve I.O.O.F. Avenue from Forest Street to Murrpy Avenue because of the rough condition oJ the street and of the dust pro- blem created by the heavy traffic. The Mayor states that the City is aware of the problem. Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports that the school board is in favor oS widening the street, because of the congestion of traffic. The Mayor refers Mr. Jacobs to the High School Board as it will be necessary for the school to install curbs and gutters before the City can improve ~he street. Mr. Jacobs requests that a letter be written to the school board requesting that they install curbs and gutters at the earliest possible date. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that Chief Administrative. Officer Carr be instructed to notify the Board of Trustees that the City will pave the street as soon as they will install curbs and gutters. A letter is read from August Piedmont requesting a permit to post signs on a fence on Wayland Lane and to erect one sign at Wayland lane and First Street to advertise Sherwood Park Subdivi- sion. r~otion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth 1988 ~,~..,.."'" and carried that request of August Piedmont to post signs on Wayland Lane and to erect one sign at Wayland Lane and First Street, be granted. An apnlication is read for aD off-sale beer and wine license from the Super Save Food Stores. There is no objec- tion to the annlication. The City Clerk requests the appointment of precinct officers for the special Charter Election. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jor- dan and that Notice of Election, Election Officers and Polling Places, as follows, be published in the Gilroy Evening Dispatch on July 7, 1959 - Notice is hereby given that a Special Municipal Elec- tion will be held in the City of Gilroy, County of Santa Clara, State of California on Tuesday, the 18th day of August, 1959, at which election there will be submitted to the qualified elec- tors of said City the following proposition, to wit: "Shall the proposed city charter of the City of Gilroy, which was filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Gilroy on June 15, 1959, be ratified and adopted?" There will be four voting precincts for the purpose of holding the election consisting of a consolidation of the regu- lar precincts for holding State and County elections, as fol- lows: Consolidated voting precinct "A", comprising State and County regular election precinct numbers 3951, 3953, 3954 and 3964, and the polling place thereof shall be Jordan School., located at 301 North Hanna Street: consolidated voting precinct fiB", comprising State and County regular election precinct num- bers 3957, 3958, 3959, 3960 and 3965, and the polling place there- of shall be the Glenview School located at 600 West Eighth Street. consolidated voting precinct "C", comprising; State and County regular election precinct numbers 3952, 3955 and 395A, and the polling place thereof shall be the Fire House located on the north side of Fifth Street between Monterey and Eigleberry Streets: consolidated voting precinct ITD", comprising State and County regular election precinct numbers 3961, 3962 and 3963, and the polling place thereof shall be the office in the Old City Hall Building, located at 3 East Sixth Street. Notice is also hereby further given that at said elec- tion the polls will be open from the hour of 7:00 o'clock A.M., to the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M., on the day thereof; that dur- ing said hours said election will be held and conducted at the legally designated polling places in each election precinct in said City of Gilroy, as hereinafter set forth; and that the pol- ling places in the several election precincts and the names of the several persons who have been appointed to serve as election officers for the conduct of said election in their respective election precincts, as named, selected and designated by the Common Council of said City of Gilroy, as provided by law, are as follows, to wit: "IIti".",~ .... Name of Precinct "A" Location of Polling Place Jordan School, 301 North Hanna Street. Inspector Judge Judge Precinct Mary Hollenback Ellen Frame Patricia Marlowe Board Clerk Mamie Sgheiza Clerk Georgia Broyles -- Name of Precinct "B" Location of Polling Place Glenview School, 600 West 8th Street. Insnector Judge Jud ge Precinct Bertha M. Thome Esther Wentworth Mabel Wingo Board Clerk Hope Kellar Clerk Mary Marie Peterman Name of Precinct "C" Location of Polling Place Fire House, North Side of 5th Street between Monterey & Eigleberry Streets Inspector Elsie Cotta Judge Helen M. Wilde Judge Mary W. Harrison Precinct Board Clerk Jean Henderson Clerk Edna Zamzow 1990 Name of Precinct "D" Location of Polling Place Old City Hall Bldg.,3 East 6th Street. Precinct Board Inspector Helen Berta Judge Clara Pierce Judge Viola Lawrence Clerk r,1abel Otto Clerk Esther Marrazza Dated this 7th day of July, 1959. McoUL/ G. B. Carr, City Clerk - -- A letter is read from the Division of Highways reporting on the traffic count on North Monterey Street at "A" Street inter- section stating that a left turn lane will not be possible at this time because there are not a sufficient number of cars making left hand turns at this intersection. After discussion the matter is tabled. rne City Attorney presents and reads an ordinance providing for one hour parking on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets between Eigleberry and Monterey and on Lewis, Martin, and Sixth Streets bet- ween Railroad and Monterey Streets. Councilman Gallo requests that a survey be made among the merchants asking their preference concern- ing one hour parking on these streets. Councilman Pate suggests that the Chamber of Commerce conduct this survey. Mr. Kenneth Mur- dock, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, requests that a letter be written on this matter to aid him in conducting the survey. Resolution No. 519 is presented and read by the City Attorney. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu- tion No. 519 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 519 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROVIDING FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF GILROY FOR CER- TAIN PREMISES OWNED BY ALBERT GURRIES IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE CON- STRUCTION OF A BRANCH STREET OR EXTENSION OF WELBURN AVENUE. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1959, by the following vote: A YES: NOE S : ABSENT: ...... IIIIIlIf COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan COUNCILMEN: None Councilmen: None Councilman Wentworth asks if the City has ever paved a street before the curbs and gutters have been installed. Councilman Pate states that the City has oiled and graveled streets but has never put plant mix on them before the curbs and gutters have been instal- led. Councilman Petersen reports that there is an unsightly build- ing on Welburn Avenue. Max Kludt is instructed to check on this building. A letter is read from the County Department of Public Works giving notification of termination of lease for the judge's quarters on August 31, 1959. A letter of resignation is read from Roy Mead, a member of the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilman Gallo second by Council- man Pate and carried that Roy Mead's resignation be accepted with regret and that Mr. Mead be invited to attend the next Council Meeting~ A letter is read from an attorney for Stubnitz Greene Corp. in- closing a quit claim deed for the Gymkhana property. City Attorney ~ Johnson reports that he has contacted the attorney for Stubnitz Greene Corp. requesting a grant deed. I ~ A letter is read from the Southern Pacific Company denying a request for an easement on their property between I.O.O.F. Avenue and the Labor Department Office. This matter is tabled. A letter is read from Marshal Sturla recommending the advance- ment of Jack Doherty to the next step in the pay scale. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Jack Doherty be advanced to the next step in the salary schedule. A letter is read from the County Water Advisory Committee asking for the appointment of a member of the Council to serve on the Water Cooperation Committee. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Coucil- man Rush and carried that Mayor Sanchez be appointed to serve on the Water Cooperation Committee. Mayor Sanchez accepts the appointment . if Councilman Jordan will attend the meetings with him whenever P0,sslble. '-- - ..... 19B1 Resolution No. 520 is presented and read by the City Clerk. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 520 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 520 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDill4 OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS. ADOPTED this 6th day of July, 1959 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan COUNCILMEN: None COUNCILMEN :None NOES: ABSENT: Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests approval for the purchase of twelve 1" meters for ,~780.00. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the requests for purchase of twelve 1" meters be granted. Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests a meeting with the Finance Committee on the budget. This meeting is set for July 13th at 8:00 p.m. Reports of the Building Inspector, Police Department, Poundmaster, and City Officers-are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that these reports be accepted as read. . Director of Public Works Kludt reports on the request for additional lighting on North Monterey Street. He reports that one pole will have to be erected in the parkway of Gilroy Motors, and one light on the telephone pole in front of North Side Mar- ket, and one on the power pole at the North City Limits. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the Police Depart- ment have checked out the request for stop signs on Miller Avenue at Fourth Street and on Fifth Street at Princevalle Street and find that stop signs at these locations would be useless. Councilman Gallo instructs Max Kludt to check on the stop sign on Eighth and Eigleberry Streets, he reports that the view of the stop sign is obstructed. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the proposed radar stands are ~28.00 each and that the Police Department is no longer in favor of purchasing them. Max Kludt also reports that Davey's Tree Surgery will prune and renair the oak trees in Miller Park for $260.00. Motion bv Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried" that~the Davey Tree Surgery prune the oak trees in Miller Park for :;p260. 00. Councilman Petersen reports that Mr. Hyde has made sketches of proposed landscaping at Miller Park and will develop a plan for $150.00. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Council- man Petersen second by Councilman Pate and carried that Mr. Hyde be hired for $150.00 to draw a proposed landscaping plan for Miller Park. City Engineer Hanna Jr. renorts that Dr. Elmer Chesbro suggested that a small grove of Redwood Trees be planted in the park and that Dr. Chesbro is considering donating the trees. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that bills as nresented be allowed and warranta ordered drawn on the Treasurer. Councilman Wentworth congratulates the Chairman of the Lighting Committee for the painting of the electroliers. Councilman Gallo instructs Max Kludt to have the school water the large pile of dirt at the Glenview School which has been creating a dust problem. The Mayor reports th:lt there will be a committee meeting of the whole on July 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the Council,Chambers with Howard Campen and Howard Weichert on the Couth County building. He-also reports that there will be a meeting on July 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the San Jose Council Chambers of the Santa Clara County Traffic-ways Governing Committee and also on July 16th, at 7:30 p.m. in San Jose a League Dinner Meeting. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Gallo and carried that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, July 20,1959 at 8:00 plm., Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California. M 0aNJ Ci ty Clerk