Minutes 1960/02/01
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Gilroy, California
February], 1960
This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is called
to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Ken-
neth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wil-
ford E. 'Jordan.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of
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the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of January 4th and
the regular adjourned meeting of January 18th. All Councilmen
answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now declares the minutes
of the regular monthly meeting of January 4th, and the regular
adjourned meeting of January 18, 1960 approved.
The Mayor now asks for the opening of bids for removal of
structures on the Gymkhana Grounds. Director of Public Works
Kludt opens the bids and they read as follows: Renz Construction
Company - Alternate No. 1 which includes the two bleachers
~4,200.00, Alternate No.2 which does not include the two
bleachers $3,400.00; Forsyth and Carr - Alt.#l - $445.00, Alt.
1/2 - $995.00.
Discussion is had on the bids. Mr. Edmund Bullard reports
that the school would like to have the bleachers. He also states
that the school's intention was to save the City money by re-
moving the bleachers if the City intended to pay for demolish-
ing them. He states that the City should proceed with the most
favorable bid. The Mayor suggests that the City hold the bids
in abeyance, contact the schools to see if they will pay $520.00
for the bleachers, and have a Special Meeting February 3rd at
1:00 p.m. for awarding of the bids. Motion by Councilman Pate
second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the bids for re-
moval of structures at the Gymkhana Grounds be held in abeyance
and that the Council hold a special meeting on February 3rd in
order to have time to discuss this matter with the school.
A proposal is read from the Associated Consultants to as-
sist in preparing the City's Administrative Code and further
development of the Personnel Ordinance. This proposal is ex-
plained by Chief Administrative Officer Carr. Motion by Council-
man Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Chief
Administrative Officer Carr be authorized to negotiate with
Associated Consultants.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr states that Mr. Shean
from the Associated Consultants' will now present his recom-
mendation for the classification and salary plan. Mr. Shean
discusses his recommendation and states that he will be working
with Mr. Carr on the Administrative Ordinance, and will be
available if any member of the Council wishes to discuss his
recommendation on salaries.
A letter is read from the County Flood Control District
requesting the Council to approve Resolution 59-1 and Ordinances
59-1 and 59-2 pertainin~ to control of water courses and fees
for drainage facilities. Chief Administrative Officer Carr ex-
plains the resolution and ordinance which were given to the
Council at the last meeting for study.
The Mayor reports that he and Chief Administrative Officer
Carr attended a meeting concerning the Princevalle Street Storm
Drain which is scheduled to start in June after a hearing in
April. He states that he requested Mr. Curlin to prepare a con-
tract for this project and present it to the Council.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that his only argument with
the County Flood Control District's request for approval of
the resolution and ordinances is the fees for drainage facilities
and that he has no other objection. Motion by Councilman Pate
second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the Common Council
of the City of Gilroy approve the County Flood Control District's
plan in general.
A reply from the County Planning Department is read regard-
ing the City's request to set a plan line on the extension of
Wayland. Lane. Discussion is had on the matter. Director of
Public works Kludt states that this request automatically takes
care of itself.
A letter is read from Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. re-
garding the Pacific Gas and Electric Company easement on the por-
tion of the Gymkhana Grounds which they have contracted to purchase.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr reads a letter which he has
prepared for Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. and he requests the
Council's approval of the letter before mailing. Motion by
Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Gallo and carried that
Chief Administrative Officer Carr's letter to Republic Powdered
Metals, InC. be approved.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that City Engineer Hanna Jr. be authorized to prepare
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a description for the City Attorney of two acres of the Gymkhana
Grounds proposed to be sold to Republic Powdered Metals, Inc.
retaining the Pacific Gas and Electric Company easement for City
ownership.
A recommendation from the City Marshal is read requesting
that Patrolman Eugene Jewell be advanced to the next step in the
salary range. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman
Wentworth and carried that Patrolman Eugene Jewell be advanced to
the next step in the salary range. . p
A letter is read from the County Planning Commission
announcing the date of hearings on the County General Plan. ]
A letter is read from A. P. Hamann, City Mana~er of San
Jose, regarding a meeting of City Officials to propose changes . .~
in annexation laws.
Reports of the Building Inspector, and Police Department
are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by
Councilman Rush and carried that these reports be accepted as
read.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health
Department are presented and read.
Reports of the City Officers are presented and read. MQ-
tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that these reports be accepted as read.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that bills as presented be accepted and warrants
drawn on the Treasurer.
The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience would like to
address the Council.
Mr. Pasquale Filice requests permission to erect a sign
advertising his business on the Richmond-Chase property. Dis-
cussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Jordan second
by Councilman Rush and carried that Director of Public Works Kludt ~
be authorized to proceed with the permit for Mr. Filice to erect
a sign on the Richmond-Chase property according to ordinance and
if he has any questions to report back at the next meeting.
Councilman Wentworth asks Chief Administrative Officer ..
Carr if both labor camp payments have been received. Mr. Carr
reports that one payment has been received in full and the other ..
has made only partial payment. He also reads a copy of a letter
which he had sent to the labor camp which has not paid in full
and he requests the Council's approval of the recommendation
made therein. The Mayor suggests that another letter be sent
registered mail demanding payment under the conditions set
forth in the first letter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by
Councilman Jordan and carried that Chief Administrative Officer
Carr be authorized to proceed with another letter demanding
payment under the conditions set forth in the first letter.
Councilman Rush states that Councilman Pate and Mayor San-
chez should be complimented by the City of Gilroy for work on the
drive for donations for the proposed New ~fueeler Hospital build-
ing, and that a letter or scroll be prepared for them. The Mayor
suggests that a letter be sent to the Hospital Board commending
their work in successfully promoting donations and pledges for
the New Wheeler Hospital. Motion by Councilman Rush second by
Councilman Jordan and carried that a letter be prepared commend-
ing the H spital Board on their successful drive.
Councilman Rush reports on the accident today involving
one of the City'S fire trucks.
Th@ Mayor reports that he tentatively set up a meeting
with the Morgan Hill City Council to discuss the South County
building on February 8th. The Mayor instructs Chief Administra- ..
tive Officer Carr to write a letter to the Mayor and Common
Council of Gilroy on February 8th at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the ~
proposed South County building.
Councilman Gallo states that anyone in the audience who
wishes to address the Council should be invited to come forward
before any business is taken up.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr reports that there will
be no inter City Council meeting in February.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he, Dr. E.
Chesbro and Mr. Carr recently attended the Tri City Council meet-
ing and he gives a report on the meeting.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that Louis Scolari has
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resigned from the City of Gilroy and since he has been employed
with the City for fourteen years and two months he recommends
that Mr. Scolari be presented with something on behalf of the
City showing their appreciation. The Mayor states that this
personnel matter will be taken up at a separate meeting.
Mr. Reinsch recommends that the Council set a policy for
other organizations using the Council Chambers for meetings.
Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Rush
second by Councilman Pate and carried that a policy be set to
allow only City of Gilroy boards, commissions, and organiza-
tions connected with the City government, such as Civil Defense
be allowed to use the Council Chambers for meetings.
The Mayor instructs Purchasing A~ent Reinsch to investi-
gate the possibility of installing an exhaust fan in the Library
basement so that outside organizations will be able to use it
for meetings which will enable them to smoke.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch gives his report on the Purchas-
ing Agent's Convention in Riverside which he recently attended.
r~otion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Peter-
sen and carried that this meeting adjourn to February 18, 1960.
at g:OO p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California.
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