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Minutes 1960/01/18 0026 Gilroy, California January 18, 1960 This adjourned meeting of the Common Council is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: 80uncilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth and Wilford E. Jordan. Absent: Councilmen Kenneth L. Petersen and Charles Gallo. An application for an on sale beer and wine license from Gil Medina at 59 South Monterey Street is presented. Marshal Sturla reports that he has no objection to this application. Mayor Sanchez states that Mr. Douglas S. Neilson is present and would like to make a proposal for the possible sale of the gym- khana grounds. Mr. Neilson addresses the Council and states that "Republic Powdered Metals, Inc." would like to purchase two acres of the gymkhana grounds at $3,750.00 per acre. Discussion is had on the matter. The Mayor states that this corporation has agreed to pay the off-site charges, put in curbs and gutters, and lands- cape for a modern building. He also reports that they are the largest manufactures of aluminum paint. The Mayor also reports that the Industrial Committee has studied this proposal extensively as to odor, etc. Councilman Pate states that this is an opportu- nity and the City should accept the offer with the understanding that if construction has not begun within six months the full amount will be returned less the $900.00 deposit. Councilman Jordan agrees with Councilman Pate. Councilman Wentworth asks the size of this company's plant in the east. Mr. Neilson reports that it is 40, 000 square feet or 41,000 square feet. He also states that the proposed building in Gilroy is to service the eleven western states to help facilitate shipments. Councilman Wentworth agrees with Councilman Jordan and Pate. Councilman Rush states that a six months time element should be in the contract and he recommends that the transaction be com- pleted tonight if possible. Councilman Petersen enters and takes his seat at the Council table. The Mayor explains the gymkhana grounds discussion to Coun- cilman Petersen. The Mayor states that due to the time element the City will not publish a notice of intent to sell the gymkhana grounds. The City Attorney reports that it is not necessary to publish a notice of in- 2027 r. L,~ tent to sell. Mr. Neilson gives a rough description of the two acres in question. Further discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that the City of Gilroy accept the proposal of Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. to purchase of two acres of the gymkhana grounds for $',750.00 per acre less the $500.00 commission which the City will pay. Discussion is had on the removal of the gymkhana bleachers. The Mayor states that the City had previously offered the flood lighting system to the school. Councilman Pate states that the City should advertise for bids to tear down the bleachers and leave the flood lighting system out of the bid. Cecil Reinsch is instructed to contact the school to find out if they are still interested in the lighting system. A letter of resignation is read from Dr. H. B. Long as Chairman of the Recreation Commission. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Dr. Long's resignation as Chairman of the Recreation Commission be accepted with regret and that City Clerk Carr write a letter thanking Dr. Long for his service on the Recreation Commission. , Chief Administrative Officer Carr reads a letter from the County Flood Control District requesting approval of the Council of a resolution and two proposed Ordinances pertaining to con- trol of water courses and fees for drainage facilities. The Mayor instructs the Councilmen to read the resolution and ordinances and discuss this matter at the next Council Meeting. Cecil Reinsch reports that he has contacted Dr. H. B. Long concerning the lighting system at the gymkhana grounds and that the school would like the lighting system, the poles and the bleachers on both ends of the grounds. Councilmen Petersen and Wentworth agree that the City should give the school anything that they want at the gymkhana grounds. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried that Chief Administrative Officer Carr be authorized to advertise for a bid for tearing down everything inside of the fenced area of the gymkhana grounds including the fence and a bid for everything inside of the fenced area except the bleach- ers on the east and west ends. The yearly report of the Gilroy Fire Department is present- ed and read. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the yearly report of the Fire Depart- ment be accepted as read and that a letter be written to Fire Chief Ramazane for the good record of fire losses. Councilman Pate reports that the Ordinance Committee recom- mends that Chief Administrative Officer Carr be authorized to enter into a contract with Michie P~blication Codification Com- pany for codifying the City of Gilroy ordinances. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Coun- cilman Wentworth and carried that Chief Administrative Officer Carr be authorized to enter into a contract with Michie Publica- tion Codification Company. Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports that the matter of storing of volatile liquids and storing and use of explosives has been referred to the City Attorney and Fire Chief for study. The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 618. Mo- tion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth that Ordinance No. 618 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 618 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 418 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROHIBITING THE DEPOSIT OF REFUSE, BOTTLES, AND OTHER LITTER AND ACCUMULATIONS IN OR UPON ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE ALLEY OR STREET AND PUBLIC GROUNDS WITHIN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of January, 1960, by the fol- lowing vote: AYES:' COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Wentworth,Petersen,Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo ,.,.,.., -- [ The City Attorney reports that the Ordinance Committee did 00C)O.> u...... _, CJ not have time to study the matter of a proposed ordinance for controlling the heighth of hedges. Councilman Rush, Chairman of the Police Committee, met with the Committee on the matter of curtailing speeding on Second Street and found that the problem is similiar on all the other City streets. He states that the Police Patrolman were instru- cted to issue more speeding citations on the back streets to held curtail the problem. Councilman Petersen reports that the Kiwanis Club had a guest speaker this evening who was the Executive Secretary of the Santa Clara County Tax Payers' Association, who is circu- lating a petition wnich will be presented to the voters in the near future and that the City should take notice of what is happening. Councilman Rush reports that the Council had previously attended a meeting with Morgan Hill Council and the Board of Supervisors on the location of the proposed Santa Clara County building. He states that the Council should go on record as approving the area of Day Road and Fitzgerald Avenue as the site for the Location of the proposed County building. He also states that nothing can be gained by meeting again with the Morgan Hill City Council. Councilman Pate agrees. Discussion is had on the matter. The City Attorney states that he has prepared a resolution covering this matter. Councilman Jordan states that the Coun- cil should try to negotiate with the Morgan Hill City Council and the Board of Supervisors as to reaching an agreement on the location of the proposed building. Discussion is had on the matter. The City Attorney presents the resolution which he has prepared on the location of the county building. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate and carried, Councilman Jordan dissenting, that the Common Council o f the City of Gilroy go on record that it will accept the location of the County building being constructed between Day Road and Fitzgerald Avenue area and that a letter be sent to this effect to the Board of Supervisors. Councilman Jordan asks if copies of the new charter have been printed in booklet form. Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports that he and George Kane will meet this week con- cerning this matter. The City Attorney reports that the new charter is now in the hands of Bruce Allen. Chief Administrative Officer Carr asks the Council if they wish to waive the certificate for uninsured motorist coverage on City owned automobiles. Mr. Firman Voorhies explains this matter to the Council. Discussion is had on the matter. Mo- tion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the City sign a waiver for uninsured motorist coverage on City owned automobiles. Director of Public Works Kludt gives a report on the Traf- ficways Committee Meeting that he recently attended. Councilman Petersen comments that the Division of Highways would have been working on a freeway in this area if it were not for the Morgan Hill City Council. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that this meeting adjourn to January 18, 1960, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California. ill] {!~ LV City Clerk