Minutes 1960/02/15
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Gilroy, California
February 15, 1960
This adjourned 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 and Wilford E. Jordan.
Ab5ent: Councilman Charles Gallo.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr presents a proposed plan
for tracka~e to serve the Gymkhana Ground property submitted by
the Southern Pacific Company. Mr. Carr states that Dou~las Neil-
son is present and has additional information concerning this
matter.
The Mayor explains the situation concerning the property and
states that the City will provide additional footage to Republic
Powdered Metals on the east side of the property if the City re-
quires additional land for trackage on the west side of the pro-
perty they propose to purchase.
A letter is read from the Southern Pacific Company explain-
ing their proposal.
Chief Administrative Carr reports that he wrote Republic
Powdered Metals Inc. and stated that the City will give them add-
itional footage if the City retains the extra land on the west
side of the Gymkhana Grounds.
The Mayor asks Mr. Douglas Neilson if he wishes to present
further information on the matter. Mr. Neilson reports that
Republic Powdered Metals have requested that the City give a price
on additional land to the east of the property they propose to pur-
chase. Mr. Neilson reads a letter from Republic Powdered Metals
concerning their request for a price on additional land and for a
use permit for their proposed industrial operations in Gilroy.
The Mayor asks the City Attorney if he has any information
on the repurchase of the Gymkhana property from Stubnitz-Greene.
He reports that he wrote Stubnitz Greene Corp. and their attorney
states that they will have to communicate with the Title Company
and order payment of the taxes due on the Gymkhana Grounds from
the money held by the Title Company for its repurchase by the
City.
The Mayor states that until such time that the City completes
negotiations with the Ringleberg firm that the additional land
requested by Republic Powdered Metals will not be available.
The Mayor also reports that the Grange Association has con-
sidered moving their buildin~ in order to provide additional
land for the Ringleberg fjrm.
Mr. B. H. Hoehnke, Master of the Grange, reports that unof-
ficially their Executive Board has decided that they will proba-
bly allow the City to move their hall if beneficial to the Grange,
and states that they do not want to stand in the way of the City's
progress.
The Mayor states that the City appreciate the Grange's con-
sideration. He asks Mr. Neilson to attend the Grange meetin~ on
this matter if allowed.
Further discussion is had on the matter.
At this time there is a public hearing on the proposed Sewer
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Farm Annexation No.2. The r,1ayor asks if anyone in the audience
would like to speak for or against the matter. N010ne in the
audience expresses his opinions.
'The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 619. Mo-
tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen that
Ordinance No. 619 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 619
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATIONS OF THE BOUNDARIES OF
THE CITY OF GILROY BY THE ANNEXATION THERETO OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRI TORY OWNED BY THE CITY OF GILROY, DESIGNATED AS "GILROY SEvffiR
FARM ANNEXATION NO.2", UNDER THE ANNEXATION OF UNINHABITED TERRI-
TORY ACT OF 1939, AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH TERRITORY IN
AND AS A PART OF SUCH MUNICIPALITY FOR THE GOVERN~lliNT AND MUNICIPAL
CONTROL OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY.
AYES: COUNCIU1EN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,and Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo
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Applications for off-sale beer and wine licenses and beer
and wine wholesaler's licenses are read from Charles Gallo, Regal
Pale Distributing Company and Bino P. Chiado, Distributor. The
Marshal reports that he has no objection to these applications.
A letter is read from the Division of Highways requesting
adoption of a resolutmon which approves a master agreement for
the use of Gas Tax Engineering Funds. Chief Administrative Officer
Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 552. Motion by Councilman
Pate second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 552 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 552
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING AND
APPROVING THE ~ffiSTER AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED
m~DER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo
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A letter is read from C. A. Transeth, Assistant Dean of
San Jose Junior College, acknowledging completion of Peace Officers
Training by some of the Gilroy Police Officers.
A letter is read from Karl J. Belser, Director of Planning
for Santa Clara County, outlining steps for a continuing planning
program. It is decided that a meeting will be set at a later date
to decide on a consultant for the plan.
A letter is read from the Board of Supervisors requesting
adoption of the proposed Expressway System as approved by the
County Trafficways Committee. The resolution adopted by the Board
of Supervisors is read.
At this time Director of Public Works Kludt gives a report on
the Trafficways Committee meeting that he recently attended, sta-
ting that the Committee requested the City to adopt a resolution
on the proposed Expressway System. The Mayor instructs the City
Attorney to prepare a resolution approving the Expressway System
to be presented at the next Council meeting.
An invitation is read from the Community Service Organization,
Inc., inviting the Council to attend their installation dinner.
A letter is read from the Department of Finance accompanied
by a resolution approving an agreement for the population estimate.
Resolution No. 553 is presented and read. Motion by Councilman
Rush second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 553 be
adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 553
A RESOLUTION OF THE COW~ON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORI-
ZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTI~~~T OF FINANCE REGARD-
ING POPULATION ESTIMATE.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depart-
ment are presented and read. These reports are satisfactory and
are ordered filed.
Councilman Pate, ,Chairman of the Finance Committee, reports
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that the committee recommends approval of the job classification
for Assistant Administrator, Building Inspector, and City Clerk.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the classification for Assistant Administrator,
Building Inspector, and City Clerk be approved.
Councilman Pate reports that the Finance Committee has
studied salary increases and recommends that the increases as
presented in Resolution No. 554 be adopted. Resolution No. 554
is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Rush second by
Councilman Petersen that Resolution No.554 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 554
A RESOLUTION OF THE COIVtMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ALLO-
CATING THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF POSITIONS IN THE CITY SERVICE TO
APPROPRIATE RANGES IN THE BASIC PAY PLAN, AS PROVIDED FOR IN
SECTION III OF ORDINANCE NO. 567 ADOPTED ON MARCH 3, 1958.
AYES: COUNCILM~~: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Jordan
NOES: COUNCIL~ffiN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Gallo
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Councilman Wentworth reports that the sewer farm bridge is
about ready to collapse and suggests that Max Kludt inspect it.
The Mayor instructs Mr. Kludt to investigate the bridge.
Councilman Petersen gives a report of the meeting that he
and the City Attorney, attended at the City Manager's Office in
San Jose to discuss annexation problems. He reports that the le-
gislature requested views of the County on annexation problem.
The City Attorney also gives his views on the meeting he attended
with Councilman Petersen.
Councilman Rush reports that the two hour parking limit in
front of certain residences on Eigleberry Street has created a
problem and requests that something be done for residents who are
unable to park their vehicles in front of their homes for a longer
time than two hours. Discussion is had on the matter. The Mayor
instructs Marshal Sturla to conduct a survey to find out how many
property owners on Eigleberry Street do not have ample parking
on the rear of their lots and report back at the next meeting.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that there are cer-
tain areas in the City that should have more restricted fire zon-
ing. Discussion is had on the matter. The Mayor instructs Direc-
tor of Public Works Kludt and the City Attorney to study this
matter.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to advertise
for tractor bids. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman
Petersen and carried that Purchasing Agent be allowed to advertise
for tractor bids and opening of the bids at the March 7th meeting .
The Mayor asks Max Kludt if the gymkhana grounds have been
cleared. Mr. Kludt reports that the work has been completed but
it has been too wet to grade the area.
City Engineer, Hanna Jr. reports that the City should think
about reserving a right of way on the Gymkhana Ground property
along Swanston Lane before selling additional property. No deci-
sion is made on the matter. Councilman Petersen suggests that
the City trade some land on Casey Lane for additional land on
Swanston.
The Mayor states that the Council met with Morgan Hill
Council on the County building location and requests ideas as to
what should be done at this time.
Discussion is had on the matter. Chief Administrative Off-
icer Carr is instructed to write a letter to the Board of Super-
visors stating that if the county building is located somewhere
between Fitzgerald Avenue and Day Road that the City will be in a
position to cooperate with the County for sewer and water facili-
ties and if the building is not located in that area the City is
not in favor of a divided building but is in a position to offer
the County land for such a building. f1r. Carr is instructed to
have all Councilmen approve the letter before mailing it.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that this meeting adjourn to March 7, 1960, at 8:00
p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California.
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