Minutes 1959/11/16
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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