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Minutes 1959/10/26 1200::3 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 " 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 2009 r i 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 1...-".. 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 - 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- l 9010 , 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. A/~ L?~^vv~// City Clerk