Minutes 1960/03/07
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Gilroy, California
March 7, 1960
This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is cal-
led to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rus~, Everett
C. Wentworth and Wilford E. Jordan.
Absent: Councilmen Kenneth L. Petersen and Charles Gallo.
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the
minutes of the regular monthly meeting of February 1st, the spec-
ial meeting of February 3rd, and the regular adjourned meeting of
February 15th. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The
Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of
February 1st, the special meeting of February 3rd, and the regular
adjourned meeting of February 15, 1960 approved.
The Mayor now asks for the opening of bids for sale of the
old tractor. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that he has not
received bids for the sale of the old tractor.
The Mayor now asks for the opening of bids for the purchase
of a new tractor.'
Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as
follows: W. N. Box from Decoto, California for Alternate #2 which
includes the trade-in of the old tractor $3,760.00 for a Case trac-
tor; Ashton Implement Company from Salinas for Alternate #1 which
does not include the trade-in of the old tractor $4.375.00, Alter-
nate #2 - $3,025.00 both alternates for a Ford tractor; San Benito
Tractor Company from Hollister who did not accompany the specifica-
tions with their bid for Alternate #1 - $4,132.62, Alternate #2-
$3,484.62 both alternates for a Ford tractor; Western Traction
Company from San Francisco - no bid; Larkin Tractor and Implement
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from Watsonville for Alternate #1 - $4,926.48, Alternate #2 -
$4,700.00 both bids for a Ford tractor, Ventre Tractor Company
from Gilroy for Alternate #2 - $4,188.00, Alternate #1 - $4,966.00
both alternates for an International tractor; Deitz Bros. from San-
ta Clara and a branch office in Hollister for Alternate #1 - $4,659.
20, Alternate #2 - $3,609.20, Alternate #lA - $5,015.92, Alternate
#2A - $3,965.92 all alternates for a John Deere tractor. The Mayor
suggests that these bids be referred to committee for approval. The
Mayor instructs PurchasitigAgent Reinsch to discuss these bids with
the committee. Motion by"Councilman Wentworth second by Council-
man Jordan and carried that As~~on Implement Company's bid for Alt-
ernate #2 in the amount of $3,025.00 be accepted subject to appro-
val of the City Attorney and the Sewer Committee if the bids are
in order.
A petition is read from property owners on Princevalle Street
protesting arrangements at Miller Park.
The Mayor states that the original intent for the area in ques-
tion was for a park not a playground and that the play area was to
take care of pre-school children only. He also states that much
thought was given to this plan by a hired architect who designed
the park. He states that one reason the play area is located at
the north west end of the park is so that it will be near the rest-
room facilities. He also states that the location of the play area
will not create a noise factor.
Councilman Petersen enters and takes his seat at the Council
table.
The Mayor states that parking can be allowed on only one side
of the park if it creates a problem on the west side of the park.
Director of Public Works Kludt states that he has studied the
objections set forth in the petition and gives a report conclud-
ing that he feels that there is no justification for changing the
plan as it was first adopted.
Councilman Petersen states that Mr. Frame and Mr. Gotterba.
who are property owners adjacent to the park, previously accepted
the plan before its adoption and that the City has since planted
trees in accordance with the plan. He also states that the City
should improve the park and the City believes that the present
plan is a good plan. He also states that the park should be com-
pleted with no deviations from the plan.
Mr. Joe Martin in the audience states that the property owners
are not objecting to the improvements but they would like coopera-
tion from the City to have some of the arrangements placed on the
Carmel Street side of the park because of the noise.
The Mayor states that two and three year old children will
not create a noise factor in the princevalle Street side of the
park.
Mr. Joe Martin states that if the play area and splash pool
could be moved to the other side they would compromise with having
the picnic tables on their side of the street.
Mr. Joe Martin requests that a speed limit sign be placed on
Princevalle Street between First and Second Streets. The Mayor
states that he thinks this can be arranged.
Councilman Petersen suggests that if parking creates a problem
the City can install No Parking signs on east side of Princevalle
Street next to the park.
Mr. Charles Gotterba states that he and Mr. Leland Frame only
accepted the location of the restroom facilities when the plan
first came before the Council and they later agreed to the location.
He suggests that the City pave the east strip boundary of Prince-
valle Street to keep vehicles off of the Princevalle Street side
of the park.
The Mayor states that if a parking problem exists then the City
can pave the east strip boundary at that time.
Mr. Charles Gotterba expresses his and Mr. Leland Frame's ap-
preciation to the Council for erecting the fence at Miller Park
just this side of the property line enabling them to open their
garage doors.
Councilman Petersen suggests that the City proceed with the
original plan and observe the parking problem, if any, at that
time. He also states that the City had similiar protests from pro-
perty owners before the construction of the Byers Professional build-
ing and since its construction there has not been parking complaints.
Councilman Rush asks Mr. Joe Martin if the parking or the noise
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is their main object~. Mr. Martin states that he believes
both will create problems.
Director of Public Works Kludt explains the type of equip-
ment that will be used in the park.
Further discussion is had on the matter.
Councilman Petersen suggests that this matter be taken un-
der advisement and if the people wish further discussion on the
subject the committee will agree to meet with the property owners
at a later date and report to the Council at the next meeting.
The Mayor thanks the property owners for attending the Council
meeting and expressing their opinions.
The Mayor asks if anyone in the audience has any other mat-
ter to discuss before the Council.
Mr. Don Chesbro states that some of the merchants have
alley problems. He suggests that parking lines be placed in the
alleys on the east side for customer conveniences, because of
the numerous parking citations recently being issued to alley
parking violators.
The Mayor discusses the matter explaining the views of the
Department of Motor Vehicles, the property owners on the west
side, and the merchants on the east side of the alley which are
problems confronting the City from there different angles.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Mr. Jim Pray asks the Council if the police officers were
instructed to issue citations to people who were just unloading
merchandise from their vehicles.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Patrolman Ed Parr states that he has no way of determining
whether or not prople are parking in~e alleys for purchasing
merchandise or unloading merchandise. Further discussion is had.
Mr. Jim Pray states that he is Chairman of the Off-Street
Parking Committee and the committee will meet to determine how
off-street parking can be financed and that the program is pro-
ceeding.
The Mayor thanks Mr. Pray and expresses appreciation to
the committee for planning an off-street parking program.
Mr. John Cimino states that the City should provide park-
ing space for the customers.
Mr. Carl Bozzo states that he thinks everyone in Gilroy
should be assessed for parking areas which will in time benefit
everyone for the convenience of additional parking spaces.
Mr. Don Chesbro states that the present problem is parking
in the alley and requests that the City allow designated parking
spaces for a trial period.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Mr. Don Strahl states that the merchants are serious about
forming a parking assessment district, and requests that the pat-
rolman allow a twenty minute parking limit in the alleys.
Mr. Don Chesbro Jr. states that the parking spaces will
still allow through traffic in the alleys.
Mr. Dave Jaszewski states that he is hot creating a park-
ing hazard When he parks in the alley.
Mr. Harold Steinmitz requests that the City allow a thirty
day trial basis for providing parking spaces in the east side of
the alleys only.
Patrolman Ed Parr states that time limit parking in the
alleys is out of the question because there is not sufficient
personnel in the police department to check cars parking only
for a limited time.
Mr. Jim Pray states that he has not had too many complaints
about alley parking between Fourth and Fifth Streets.
Mr. Bob Weske asks if the legitimate complaints are from
people using the alleys or from people just riding through the
alleys. Further discussion follows.
The Mayor states that the City parking problem should be
handled by a general parking assessment district.
Councilman Pate states that the City conducted a survey
among the merchants for placing one hour parking on Fourth, Fifth.
and Sixth Streets, thinking this would provide for turn over in
parking and a majority of the merchants signed petitions for
keeping the two hour parking limit. He states that he brought
this matter up to see if the merchants would like to reconsider
a one hour parking limit on Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets.
No request for the change was made by those present.
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The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 557. Mo-
tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu-
tion No. 557 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 557
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
THE CONVEYANCE OF TWO (2) ACRES OF GILROY GYMKHANA GROUNDS TO RE-
PUBLIC POWDERED METALS, INC.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wnetworth, and Jordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 55g. Mo-
tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth that Reso-
lution No. 55g be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 558
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING
PROPOSED EXPRESSWAY SYSTEM.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate , Rush, Petersen, Wentworth, and dcordan
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT:COUNCILMAN: Gallo
Chief Administrative Officer Carr explains that the alley bet-
ween Broadway and La Sierra Way and between Wayland Lane andC:,:armel
Streets has never been deeded to the City.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 559. Mo-
tion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen that Reso-
lution No. 559 be adopted. .
RESOLUTION NO. 559
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RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR A DEED TO
AN ALLEY BETWEEN LA SIERRA WAY AND BETWEEN WAYLAND LANE AND
CARMEL STREETS FROM GEORGE RENZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
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AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate, Rush, Petersen, Wentworth, and Jordan
NOES~ COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: Gallo
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A letter from the Public Utilities Commission accompanied
by a resolution is read granting railroad crossing protection
,funds on Ninth Street. This letter and resolution is ordered
filed.
Chief Administrative Officer Carr presents and reads Reso-
lution No. 560. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Council-
man Rush that Resolution No. 560 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 560
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING
BUDGET PROPOSAL FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SEC-
TION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
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AYES: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth, and Jordan
NOES: . COUNCILMEN: None
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Chief Administrative Officer Carr requests the Council to
appoint precinct officers for the Special Municipal Election of
April 12, 1960. The proposed precinct officers are read. Mo-
tion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that the precinct officers as read be appointed for the
Special Municipal Election of April 12, 1960, and that Notice
of Election, Election Officers and Polling Places, as follows,
be published in the Gilroy Evening Dispatch on March 11, 1960:
"Notice is hereby given that at the Special Municipal
Election to be held in the City of Gilroy on Tuesday, the 12th
day of April 1960, there shall be five (5) voting precincts,
consisting of consolidations of the regular election precincts
in the City of Gilroy established for holding of state and
county elections; that the polling places hereinafter designa-
ted; and that the persons hereinafter named have been appointed
officers of election for their respective voting precincts.
Consolidated voting precinct "A", comprising regular elec-
tion precinct numbers 3953, 3954, 3957, and the polling place
thereof shall be the Jordan School, located at 301 North Hanna
Street; consolidated 'Voting precinct "B", comprising regular
election precinct numbers 3959, 3960 3965, and the polling
place thereof shall be the Glenview School, located at 600 West
Eighth Street; consolidated voting precinct "C", comprising
regular election precinct numbers 3955, 3956, 3958, and the
polling place thereof shall be the'Fire House, located on the
North side of Fifth Street, between Monterey and Eigleberry
Streets; consolidated voting precinct "D", comprising regular
election precinct numbers 3961, 3962, and 3963, and the polling
place thereof shall be the Old City Hall, located at 3 East
Sixth Street; consolidated voting precinct "E", comprising
regular election precinct numbers 3951, 3952, 3964, and the
polling place thereof shall be St. Stephens Parish Hall. located
at Boradway and Wayland Lane, Gilroy, California
Notice is also hereby further given that at said election
the polls will be open from the hour of 7 o'clock A.M., to the
hour of 7 o'clock p.m., on the day thereof; that during said
hours said election will be held and oonducted at the legally
designated polling places in each election precinct in said
City of Gilroy, as hereinafter set forth; and that the polling
places in the several election precincts and the names of the
several persons who have been appointed to serve as election
officers for the coneuct of said election in their respective
election precincts, as named, selected and designated by the
Common Council of said City of Gilroy, as provided by law, are
as follows, to wit:
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PRECINCT "A"
Location of Polling place Jordan School, 301 North Hanna Street.
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Inspector
Judge
PRECINCT BOARD
Lauretta Gwinn Clerk Mamie Sgheiza
Ellen Frame Clerk Georgia:.Broyles .
Clerk Clara Sheldon
PRECINCT ttB"
Location of Polling place Glenview Shcool, 600 West Eighth St.
PRECIN C T BOARD
Inspector Bertha M. Thome Clerk Florence Van Winkle
Judge Mrs. Bertha Patterson Clerk Frances M. Bozzo
Clerk Lucy Bravo
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Inspector Elsie Cotta
Judge Helen M. Wilde
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Location of Polling place Fire House, North Side of 5th St.,
between Monterey & Eigleberry Sts.
PRECINCT BOARD
Clerk Hope
Clerk Mary
Clerk Edna
Keller
Marie Peterman
Zamzow
Inspector Helen Berta
Judge Clara Pierce
PRECINCT "D"
Location of Polling place Old City Hall, 3 E. 6th Street.
PRECINCT BOARD
Clerk Viola Lawrence
Clerk Esther Marrazza
Clerk Mabel Otto
PRECIN CT "E"
Location of Polling place St. Stephens Parish Hall, Broadway &
Wayland Lane.
PRECIN CT BOARD
Inspector Mary A. Hollenback Clerk Mary W. Harrison
Judge Louise Piedmont Clerk Hermie Medley
Clerk Geraldine Jeske
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Dated this 7th'~day of March, 1960
G. B. Carr
City Clerk
Chief Administrative Officer Carr recommends that salary
advancements to the next step in the compensation plan become
effective March 1, 1960 for Susanne Payne, Jack Ramezane and
Marjorie Grodhaus; for Mike Martin as recommended by Director
of Public Works Kludt; for Dan Lemos and Ed Piedmont includ-
ing advancement in range; and for George Brooks as recommended
by Fire Chief Ramezane.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that salary step advancements be granted to become
effective March 1, 1960 for Susanne Payne, Jack Ramezane, Mar-
jorie Grodhaus, Mike Martin, and George Brooks, and that step
and range advancements be granted to Dan Lemos and Ed Piedmont.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests authority to advertise
for two new police cars. He explains that he has discussed the
matter with Marshal Sturla and some thought has been given to
purchasing electric sirens for the proposed vehicles as Civil
Defense will pay 50% of this cost. Discussion is had. Motion
by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and car-
ried that Administrative Assistant be authorized to advertise
bids for two new police vehicles.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to advertise
bids for floor covering for the library. He states that he has
disucssed this matter with the library board and they would like
ceramic vinyl tile. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that Purchasing Agent Reinsch
be authorized to advertise bids for a ceramic vinyl tile cover-
ing for the library .
Marshal Sturla asks if the proposed electric sirens can be
replaced immediately if temporarily out of order. Mr. Reinsch
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states that within forty-eight hours the company has guaranteed
to replace the sirens with a temporary siren if this condition
exists.
Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to advertise
bids for reroofing the library. Discussion is had. Motion by
Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried
that Purchasing Agent Reinsch be authorized to advertise bids
for reroofing the library.
A letter from the Gilroy Grange is read stating no action
has been taken concerning the moving of their hall. This letter
is ordered filed.
A letter is read from the Bay Area Air Pollution Control
District regarding a proposed revision of Section 24362.1 of
the Health and Safety Code. This letter is ordered filed for
future reference.
Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the Sewer Farm
Bridge is unsafe. Discussion is had on the matter. The Mayor
instructs Director of Public Works Kludt to investigate the
expense for repairing the bridge and the erosion situation.
Councilman Rush also asks him to investigate the condition of
the eucalyptus stringers used to support the bridge.
Councilman Wentworth states that the City should trade the
land east of the creek for land below the present dump. Discus-
sion is had on the matter.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. states that even if the cost for
constructing a new bridge is $9,000.00 that only three acres
of land could probably be purchased for this price.
Director of Public Works Kludt gives a progress report of
the Staff Sub-Traffic Committee meetings he and Councilman Pate
have reoently attended.
Councilman Pate asks the Council if they have changed
their way of thinking as to being in favor of a district bond
issue if this matter is presented at the Traffic Committee
meeting for a vote.
A report from Marshal Sturla is read for the survey on
parking problems of certain residents on Eigleberry Street.
The Mayor states that in most of the parking problems the
property owners have access to parking in their back yards if
they will only provide the space by moving fences, etc.
Councilman Rush states that there are fourteen vehicles
on Eigleberry Street that do not have garages.
Further discussion is had.
Patrolman Ed Parr reports that in some cases there are
garages that are presently being used for storage.
The Mayor suggests that vehicles should be allowed to
park on Eigleberry Street for more than the parking limit only
in extreme cases.
Patrolman Ed Parr states that the physicians who use the
alley between Monterey and Eigleberry Streets must have vehicles
available. The Mayor states that if exceptions are in order,
physicians should not be issued citations for over parking.
Discussion is had on the matter.
Councilman Rush requests that the fourteen cars on Eigle-
berry Street should be given permits to park on that street for
a time in excess of the parking limit time.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that windshield permits be issued for the fourteen
vehicles on Eigleberry Street that do not have adequate parking
spaces on their lots. Councilmen Pate and Jordan voting against
the motion.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depar-
tment on February 11th and 25th are read and are satisfactory~
Reports of the Police Department, Building Inspector,
Poundmaster, and City Officers are presented and read. Motion
by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried
that these reports be accepted as read.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that bills as presented be accepted and warrants
drawn on the Treasurer.
Councilman Pate suggests that a resolution of apprecia-
tion be drafted for Louis Scolari for his years of service with
the City. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush
and carried that the City Attorney prepare a resolution for
Louis Scolari.
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A letter is read from the Girl's League of Gilroy Union
High School requesting use of Wheeler Auditorium free of charge
for a variety show on April 5th at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Coun-
cilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that
the Girl's League be granted permission to use the Wheeler Aud-
itorium free of charge on April 5, 1960.
Director of Public Works Kludt requests permission to ac-
quire pipe, valve, etc. in the amount of $3,291.95 to be used
at the new well site. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by
Councilman Wentworth and carried that Director of Public Works
Kludt be authorized to purchase the requested pipe and valves
for $3,291.95.
The Mayor asks Director of Public Works Kludt when the bids
will be opened for the new well. Mr. Kludt states they will be
opened at the next council meeting.
Administrative Assistant Reinsch reports that he has inves-
tigated the possibility of the library basement being used for
meetings of the public interests. He reports that the Libra~J
Board wants to keep the basement solely for the purpose of pub-
lic displays, etc. and that they do not want to allow any meet-
ings in their basement.
The Mayor states that there will be a Supervisorial Re-
districting Study Committee meeting on March 14th at 7:30 p.m.
in San Jose.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Peter-
sen and carried that this meeting adjourn to March 21, 1960 at
8:00 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California.
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