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Minutes 1960/04/19 '" ') !' /J " ;-.1 Gilroy, California April 19, 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, Charles Gallo, and Wil- ford E. Jordan. The Mayor now appoints Councilman Petersen as Inspector and Councilmen Wentworth and Rush as Clerk to canvass the re- turns of the Special Municipal Election of April 12, 1960. The returns of each precinct are canvassed. The absentee votes are canvassed. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 564. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth that Resolution No. 564 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 564 RESOLUTION AND ORDER CANVASSING VOTES CAST AT REGULAR MUNICI- PAL ELECTION HELD APRIL 12, 1960 AND DETERMINING TOTAL VOTE AND DECLARING ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF GILROY. AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, Jordan NOES: COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT:COUNCILMEN: None ~, The Mayor asks if there is any business to come before the old Council. There is no business at this time. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Gallo and carried that this meeting adjourn sine die. The Clerk now proceeds to swear in the new Mayor and Coun- cil. . {) II ~ I ' ,~ ~ 1 The Mayor thanks Ex-councilman Gallo for his years of service as Councilman with the City of Gilroy and presents him with a cer- tificate of service. Councilman Rush presents Charles Gallo with a token of appre- ciation from the citizens of Gilroy. Charles Gallo gives a farewell address. The Mayor now orders a roll call. Present: Councilmen Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, Courtland M. Rush, and Everett C. Wentworth. The Mayor commends the Council for being re-elected and welcomes the new Council member, Norman Goodrich. Councilman Goodrich addresses the Council and states that it is an honor to serve on the Council of the City of Gilroy. Councilman Wentworth introduces his family who are in the aud- ience. The Mayor requests the opening of bids for rest-rooms at Mil- ler Park. Director of Public Works Kludt opens the one bid submitted and it reads as follows: Gordon Farotte - $5,554.00. Director of Pub- lic Works Kludt states that the amount budgeted for this project was $5,000.00 and gives the reason for the price submitted. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Pate and carried that the bid submitted by Gordon Farotte in the amount of ,$5,554.00 be accepted for rest-rooms at Miller Park as recommended by Director of Public Works Kludt. Councilman Rush states that the contractor's are not being fair with the City by not submitting bids on small projects. A letter from the Planning Commission is read requestin~ the Council's approval for a variance on the size of a lot for a resi- dence, and that property on Old Gilroy Street at East City Limits belonging to J. Jung be zoned from "B" to "C-l". A resolution of the Planning Commission for rezoning is read. Director of Public Works explains the request for a variance. The City Attorney states that the variance can be granted by reso- lution. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 565. Mo- tion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu- tion No. 565 be adopted. RESOLUTIaJ NO. 565 RESOLUTION APPROVING REPORT AND DECISION OF THE CITY PLANNING COM- MISSION APPROVING THE GRANTING OF A VARIANCE TO HELEN VELASCO AYES: COUNCIL-: Goodrich, Jordan, Pate, Petersen, Rush, vJentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUN CI LMEN: None ABSENT:COUNCILMEN: None The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 566. Mo- tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 566 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 566 RESOLUTION FIXING TIME OF HEARING FOR THE REZONING FROM ZONE "B" DISTRICT TO ZONE "C-l" DISTRICT. AYES: COm~CIL: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate, Petersen, Rush ,Wentworth , and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL: None ABSENT:COillJCIL: None Mr. McKinney, Engineer for Mr. J. Jung states that the in- tended use of the property being rezoned will be for parking. The Mayor states that the Council must elect a Mayor Pro- Temporere. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Peter- sen and carried that the Senior member, Councilman Pate, be elected to the position of Mayor Pro Tempore~. The Mayor states that the Council must elect a City Administra- tor Pro Temporere. City Administrator Carr states that he recommends that Cecil A. Reinsch be elected City Administrator Pro Temporere. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that 0(")r) I '- ~..i Cecil A. Reinsch be elected City Administrator Pro Temporere. City Administrator Carr gives his opinion on standing Committees and requests approval to assign the new Councilman to these committees and requests the Council to ~ive their opinion on the matter. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that approval be given to City Administrator Carr to assign the new Council to temporary committees to assist him at his discretion. City Administrator requests that the office of City Admin- istrator and City Clerk be separated. The Mayor states that this matter has been discussed at various times and that there is no question as to the separa- tion of these two offices and that no formal action is necess- ary. All Councilmen agree with the recommendation. City Administrator requests permission to make arrangements with Associated Consultants to give examinations for the offices of City Clerk and Chief of Police. A letter is read from Associated Consultants pretaining to examinations for the office of City Clerk and Chief of Police. Discussion is had and Mr. Shean, representing Associated Consultants is asked questions on the type of examinations con- ducted by his firm. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Council- man Petersen and carried that City Administrator Carr be ~ranted permission to make arrangements with Associated Consultants to give examinations for the offices of City Clerk and Chief of Police. The City Attorney states that under the new charter he does not believe that examinations are necessary for some offices. Discussion is had. City Administrator Carr explains the matter of budget pro- cedure as directed under the new charter. City Administrator Carr requests a policy on the width of sidewalks in residential districts, stating that he has received some requests for paving the parkway. All Councilmen have no objections to the width of sidewalks in residential districts. Director of Public Works Kludt asks the Council to consider diagonal parking on Eigleberry Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets and explains the reason for this request. All Councilmen agree with the suggestion. The Mayor instructs the City Attorney to prepare an ordin- ance for diagonal parking on Sixth and Seventh Streets to be presented at the next meeting. City Administrator Carr explains there is to be a meeting in Berkeley on May 5th to propose the forming of an "Association of Bay A~ea Governments". Reports of water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Department on March 31st are read and are satisfactory. Councilman Pate suggests that for future meetings the councilmen on his side of the Council table move down in order for him to relinquish his seat for City Administrator Carr. All Councilmen agree. Councilman Rush suggests that council members on his side of the table also move down one seat, in order that he may relin- quish his place for the City Attorney. All Councilmen agree. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests approval to purchase a typewriter for the Police Department before adoption of the bud- get because a local dealer can quote a low price at this time. Discussion is had. Councilmen agree that this item be advertised for bid along with all capital improvement items such as equipment for various departments. The Mayor states that there will be a work session of the Council to discuss personnel problems on April 25th at 8:00 p.m. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that this meeting adjourn to May 2nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Gilroy, California. //"(" /' ../'1 .,~ -/" ".. ,~~;Y'-0 ,-__tC / i/L---- City Clerk