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Minutes 1959/11/16 :'f) A '- -/' Iv--o ~. \ 1~.J 'to Gilroy, California November 16, 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, Kenneth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford E. Jordan. A letter is read from Reverend Dahl of the Seventh Day Adventist's Church requesting use of Wheeler Auditorium. Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports that he has quoted them $30.00 per day, the usual fee for non-admission events, and they have accepted this price. The Mayor instructs Mr. Carr to proceed on the $30.00 basis. Recreation Director Reinsch reports that the Recreation Commission is requesting the opening of Forest Street Play- ground from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Mr. Reinsch explains their reason for making this request. The Mayor states that he thinks this to be in order and that it is up to the Recreation Commission to authorize supervision. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan and carried that if the Recreation Commission recommends the open- ing of Forest Street Playground that they should proceed and the City will make the grounds available. A letter is read from the County Executives'Office request- ing space in the Police Department offices for Sheriff's Sub station. The Mayor states that we should grant them the space and later discuss with them the possibility of one of their night officers being made available for a night shift to lower the City'S phone costs. Councilman Pate suggests that we grant them the space and ask them to meet with the Chief Administra- tive Officer to discuss what they can do about the night phone si tuation. Mr.' Carr states that he will discuss the phone si t- uation with the sheriff before he writes a letter allowing them space for the substation. All Councilmen agree. A letter is read from the Planning Commission recommending the rezoning of certain property east of the Southern Pacific right of way and granting of a use permit to John A. Hauff to operate a wholesale nursery at 141 South Hanna Street. Direc- tor of Public Works Kludt explains the map involving the pro- posed rezoning area. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 546. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth that \._~, . "" 201 t) Resolution No. 546 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 546 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING OF PROPOSED REZONING OF CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED the 16th day of November, 1959, by the fol- lowing vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: NOES: COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, Jordan. None None and ~ I ...... Director of Public Works Kludt explains the recommenda- tion of a use permit to Mr. Hauff. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 547. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 547 be adopted as recommended by the Planning Commission. RESOLUTION NO. 547 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, APPROV- ING REPORT OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE GRANTING OF A USE PERMIT TO JOHN A. HAUFF TO OPERATE THE PRE~ MISES AT 141 SOUTH HANNA STREET, GILROY, CALIFORNIA AS A WH01.E- SALE NURSERY UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 1959, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,R~sh,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 548. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution no. 548 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 548 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO INITIATE ON ITS OWN MOTION PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 1959, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN:Pate,Rush, Petersen ,Wentworth,Gallo,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None ~ ~ The City Attorney submits specifications for comprehen- sive liability and auto insurance for Council approval and authority to advertise for bids. Discussion is had on the matter of coverage for employees on City business using perso- nal cars. The Mayor states that this should be investigated. Councilman Pate suggests that we advertise for bids and if the Council does not agree that they are in order then don't accept them. Chief Administrative Officer Carr instructs Mr. Reinsch to call Ed Peterman to see if employees are covered if they are on City business using their personal cars. A letter is read from the Public Utilities Commission regarding railroad crossing signals on Ninth Street. City Clerk Carr reports that he wrote the Southern Pacific Company asking them if they are willing to enter into an agreement with the City on a fifty-fifty basis for financing the crossing signals. A letter is read from the Southern Pacific Company ack- nowledging receipt of a letter from the City regarding the railroad crossing signals on Ninth Street, and stating that the matter would be reviewed by them. Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests that the Coun- cil approve one of the two suggested methods for selecting a ~ , i ~ "'-..1 ~~',., --..J I" , l~ '" 0017 planning consultant and that the County Plan be reviewed at a joint meeting of the Planning Commission and the Council. Mr. Carr asks if the Council and Planning Commission are in agree- ment with the County Plan. The Mayor states that he believes that the general feeling is that they are in favor of it. Mr. Carr asks if the Council wish to proceed with Federal funds. The Mayor suggests that both phases be discussed with the Plan- ning Commission. Discussion is ham on the matter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the Council hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission and one or two representatives from the County Planning Depart- ment for a general discussion and that the meeting be set ten- tatively for November 23rd. A letter from the California National Guard is read regard- ing the scheduling of an armory for Gilroy and stating that the funds would not be available until 1963. Councilmen Petersen and Jordan state that they are in favor of improving our jail facilities. Discussion is had on the matter. No action is taken. A letter from the County Executive's Office is read re- garding a program for South County Buildings. Chief Administra- tive Officer Carr gives a report on his attendance at the Board of Supervisors meeting this morning stating that the Board rec- ommended that territory from Day Road to Highland Avenue be considered. Mr. Carr reads the report on the location as sub- mitted by the County Planning Department. Discussion is had on this proposal. Chief Administrative Officer Carr is instructed to write Howard Campen stating that we are loking forward to meeting with the County. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth that the report of the County be placed on file. Motion is not voted upon. A letter is read from W. J. Hanna & Son requesting appro- val of the subdivision map of Eschenburg Park, Unit No. 3 as accepted by the Planning Commission. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate and carried that the map of Eschen- burg Park, Unit No. 3 be approved and the necessary person authorized to sign the acceptance. City Clerk Carr reports that Poundmaster Weiss has request- ed leave of absence because of an injury. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Bert Weiss be granted a leave of absence and that Mike McCandless be hired on a temporary basis as Poundmaster. A letter is read from E. E. Eustice regarding the possibi- lity of extended insurance coverage for building foundations, underground piping, etc. No action is taken. Recreation Director Reinsch gives a report on the Swim- ming Program. The Mayor states that there is room for improve- ment before the next years program begins. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health De- partment on October 29th are read, are satisfactory, and are ordered fi led. Councilman Rush reports that the Gilroy Golf and Country Club has anticipated installation of a six inch water main and that $2,000.00 was budgeted for the project. He reports that at a recent Board of Director's meeting it was decided to req- uest an additional $412.52 as the project will cost $2,412.52. The Mayor states that the Golf Course should estimate future projects before the budget is prepared. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Rush and carried that the request for an additional $412.52, be allowed for the golf course pro- ject. Councilman Pate reports that Wheeler HQspital Drive Com- mittee requests permission to erect a sign by the flag pole at the old City Hall building. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by COllncilman Wentworth and carried that Wheeler Hospital Drives Committee's request be granted. Councilman Pate gives a report of a recent Trafficways Committee meeting he attended. Cecil Reinsch reports that Ed Peterman stated that City employees on City business in their own cars are not covered under the City's liability insurance policy, however the City is covered and that in City vehicles both parties are covered under the City's policy. 00 o- k-. 1 H Discussion is had on the possibility of the South County be- coming a part of San Benito County. Further discussion is had on the location of South County Buildings. The Mayor reports that he has received a letter" request- ing the Council to problaim the week of November 23rd as "Farm City Week". The Mayor reads the proclamation, and states that he will sign it upon approval of the Council. All Councilmen a gre e . Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this meeting adjourn to December 7, 1959 at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California. ~Cf1~A/ City Clerk