Minutes 1959/10/26
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Gilroy, California
October 28,1959
This adjourned meeting of the Common Council is called to
order by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Ev-
erett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford.E. Jordan.
Absent: Councilman Kenneth L. Petersen.
A proposal is read from Ross Sanchez for purchase of land
belonging to the City on Welburn Avenue. Director of Public
Works Kludt explains the situation. Discussion is had on the
matter. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate
and carried that the proposal be accepted. Chief Administra-
tive Officer Carr instructs the City Attorney to prepare a
deed and a resolutmon pretaining to this matter.
At this time there is a hearing on the proposed rezoning
of property on Princevalle Street adjacent to Byers' Profes-
sional Building. The Mayor states that there is no one in the
audience to speak for or against the proposed rezoning. The
City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 609. Motion by
Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Rush and carried that
Ordinance No. 609 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 609
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 422
OF SAID CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM "A" DISTRICT
TO ZONE "C-l" DISTRICT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 1959, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Wentworth,Gallo,and Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Petersen
Mayor Sanchez reports that City Engineer W. J. Hanna Jr.
is ill and is excused from the Council meeting.
An application fro Andrew and Eva Trinchero is read for
an on sale liquor license at Hecker Pass Inn. Chief Adminis-
trative Officer Carr reports that this application has been
referred to Marshal Sturla and he has no objection.
An application from Mr. Larry Burror is read for a card
,room license at 19 South Monterey Street. Marshal Sturla
reports tpat he has no objection to the issuing of this card
room license. Mayor Sanchez instructs Marshal Sturla to pre-
pare a letter for the Council recommending that the license be
granted. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Went-
worth and carried that a request from Mr. Larry Burror for a
card room license at 19 South Monterey Street be granted.
A letter is read from the Public Utilities Commission
proposing a meeting with the City and railroad officials re-
garding signals at the Southern Pacific Brossing at Ninth
Street. The Mayor designates the Public H~alth and Safety
Committee to be present at this meeting on October 29, 1959
at 1:15 p.m.
A reply from the Division of Highways is read regarding
the proposed subdivision on Whitehurst Avenue. The Mayor in-
structs this letter to be placed on file for future reference.
A request from Henry Allemand for a new lease on the Se-
wer Farm property is discussed. His present lease expires
October 31, 1960. The City Attorney reports that he has pre-
pared the new lease and presents and reads Resolution No. 538.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth secondLby Councilman Pate that
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Resolution No. 538 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 538
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORI-
ZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO EXECUTE A NEW LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF GILROY AND HENRY ALLEMAND.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 1959, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan
NGES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Petersen
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A proposed lease for property belonging to Fenton O'Con-
nell for use as a pistol range by the Police Department is
discussed. The City Attorney presents and reads the proposed
lease.
Resolution No. 539 is presented and read by the City At-
torney. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate
that Resolution No. 539 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 539
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORI-
ZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO EXECUTE A LEASE OR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN FENTON O'CONNELL AND THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND AbOPTED this 26th day of October, 1959, by the fol-
lowing vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate, Rush,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Petersen
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Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests that the City
Attorney be authorized to advertise for bids"by December 1,
1959 for Comprehensive, Liability, and auto Insurance, as the
present policy expires January 6, 1960. Mayor Sanchez requests
the City Attorney to prepare the bids and present them at a
later Council meeting.
A letter is read from Thomas Shaheen Company, a member of
the Preorganization Committee of the California World Fair,
requesting endorsement of a World Fair in Los Angeles County
in 1963. Chief Administrative Officer Carr presents and reads
Resolution No. 540. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by
Councilman Gallo that Resolution No. 540 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 540
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL ENDORSING LOS ANGELES COUNTY
AS A SITE FOR THE WORLD'S FAIR IN 1963.
PASSED AND ADOPTED'tqis 26th day of October, 1959, by the fol-
lowing vote: ..
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Jordan,Wentworth,Gallo
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Petersen
Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports on a meeting
with the Elementary School Board regarding purchase of a site
for the City Pumping Plant. Chief Administrative Officer Carr
reports that the School Board is willing to sell the site for
$500.00. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Pate
and carried that the City purchase this land for a City pump-
ing Plant in the amount of $500.00. The Mayor directs the
City Attorney to prepare a deed and Resolution for the purchase
of this site.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports on insurance
coverage for Councilmen stating that unpaid Councilmen are not
covered under Workmens Compensation and that paid Councilmen
are covered. Chief Administrative Officer Carr is requested
to investigate this matter further. The City Attorney is also
requested to investigate this matter.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health
Department on October 1st and 15th are read and are satisfactory.
Councilman Pate reports on the Trafficways Committee meet-
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ing that he recently attended in San Jose. Discussion is had
on the matter.
Councilman ~ate requests information concerning the time
construction is scheduled for a National Guard Armory on the
site provided by the City. Councilman Wentworth requests that
Charles Gubser be contacted, concerning this matter. Chief
Administrative Officer Carr is instructed to write a letter to
Sacramento requesting information on a new armory site.
Councilman Rush requests information concerning the loca-
tion of the Judicial Court Building. The Mayor reports that
the proposed general area for the location of the building is
Fitzgerald and Day Road. The Mayor requests that a letter to
Mr. Campen would be in order to find out if the report of the
County Planning Department has been made and if it has reach-
ed the County Executives Office.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr gives a report on the
initial proceedings toward a General Plan for the City. Coun-
cilman Pate reports that he is in favor of inviting Mr. Andrews,
of the State Office of Planning Department of Finance, to talk
to the Councilmen and the Planning Commission. Councilmen Jor-
dan states that he is also in favor of this action. Discussion
is had on the matter. The Mayor instructs Chief Administrative
Officer Carr to ask Mr. Andrews fuf he will be able to attend
a meeting with the Council on November 9th.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the State has
plans for traffic signals at the intersection of Monterey Street
and Welburn Avenue.
Mayor Sanchez reports that he and Chief Administrative
Officer Carr met with the Flood Control District concerning
the Princevalle Storm Drain and that April 1960 has been sche-
duled for starting this project.
The City Attorney states that he does not have a report
from the County on the refund of rural fire taxes which will
appear on the new tax bill.
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 610,
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Jordan
that Ordinance No. 610 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 610
ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, FIXING
THE PLACE OF MEETINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SAID CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of October, 1959, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate, Rush,Wentworth, Gallo, and Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Petersen
The Mayor reports that there will be an Inter-City Council
Meeting at Rickeys' Studio on November 5th at 7:30 p.m.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilmen Rush
and carried that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, November
2, 1959, at g:OO p~m. Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy,
California.
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City Clerk