Minutes 1960/08/01
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Gilroy, California
August 1, 1960
This regular monthly meeting of the Council is called to or-
der by His Honor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Council Members: Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate,
Kenneth L. Petersen, Courtland M. Rush, and Si~ Sanchez. .
Absent: Council Iqembers: Norman B. Goodrich and Everett C.
Wentworth. .
The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the
minutes of the regular monthly meeting of July 7tp, the special
executive meeting of July l3tn, and the regular monthly meetin~ of
July 18, 1960. All Counci1men answer in the affirmative. The
Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meetinp of
July 7th, the special executive meeting of July 13th, and the re~-
ular monthly meeting of ITuly 18, 1960 approved.
An application for "wine and beer" importer's license from
Louis De Lorenzo and Victor Rizzi at 319 South r10nterey Street is
read. City Administrator Carr states that this application was not
referred to the Police Department because it is for wholesale only.
All Councilmen present have no objection to this application and
it is ordered to be placed on file.
The Mayor states that as soon as Mr~. Jack Ronald is present
he will award the certificates of service to the members of the
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Recreation and Library Commissions for past service.
The City Administrator presents Ordinance No. 630 previous-
ly introduced and read at the last Council meetin~. Motion by
Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen that Ordinance No.
630 be adopted.
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ORDINMJCE NO. 630
AN ORDINA?~CE OF THE CITY OF GILROY FIXING THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID
ANNUALLY TO THE CITY OF GILROY FOR PERMITTING THE CONNECTION OF
LABOR CAMPS AND LABOR SUPPLY CAMPS TO THE CITY OF GILROY SANI-
TARY SEWER SYSTEM, DEFIN ING ltLABOR CAMPS AND LABOR SUPPLY CAMPS",
FIXING THE TIME OF PATI~ENT AND THE PD~ALTY TO BE ADDED TO THE
CHARGE FOR NON-PATI~D~T.
AYES: COUNCIL I'/1EMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Sanchez
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Wentworth
Director of Public Works Kludt submits a change in plans for
extending the six inch water main to Jung Eastern Addition and
requests Council permission to accept the change which replaces
the old three inch steel water line on East Seventh Street and
which calls for a new fire hydrant in that area. Discussion is
had on the matter.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and
carried that the change in the pipe line be allowed as requested
by the Director of Public Works.
City Administrator Carr reports that the description of the
Jones' property adjacent to the Auditorium has been written and
gives it to the City Attorney who will submit it to the Title
Company.
City Administrator Carr reports that the agreement with De
Bell Corporation has been signed by the De Bell Corporation and
they have met all requirements and have added to the agreement
that the subdivider will pay ~3,39l.47 off-site drainage fees
under protest.
Discussion is had on the added amendment to the agreement
for the subdivider paying under protest.
The City Attorney states that ',the wording should be changed
to ltmay be paid pnder protest". Mr. Robert K. Byers, Attorney
for the De Bell Corporation, states that he has no objection to
the change in the agreement.
The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 5g0.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and car-
ried that Resolution No. 5g0 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 5g0
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT v1ITH DE BELL CORPORA TION AND AUTH-
ORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE IT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
AYES: MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Sanchez
NOES: I.1EMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: None
ABSENT:MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Goodrich,Wentworth
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The Mayor states that evidently Mrs. Jack Ronald will not
be present for awarding of the certificates of service so he will
award them at this time.
The Mayor presents ~f[rs. Ansel Buletti, Mrs. Robert Howson,
and Mr. Ise Ogawa past members of the Recreation Commission and
Mr. Robert K. Byers past member of the Library Commission with
certificates of service as tokens of appreciation for their many
years of service to the City.
The Mayor instructs I..Tr. Reinsch to see that the certificates
awarded to the women are changed from !tHis" to !IHerlt.
~ letter from Nestor Barrett, Planning Consultant is read
regarding a scale of fees for planning work.
Discussion is had on the matter. The Council agree that a
Planning Consultant would be the first step in further organizing
a master plan for the CitX.
The Mayor instructs vity Administrator Carr to present the
letter from Mr. Barrett to the Planning Commission for considera-
tion and approval.
Resolution No. 581 is presented and read by the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Petersen that
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TIesolution No. 5al be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 5a 1
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY WITHDRAvITNG FROM
GILROY RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TERRITORY HERETOFORE ANNEX-
ED TO CITY OF GILROY UNDER NAME OF Jill~G EASTERN ADDITION
AYES: MEMBERS OF THE COm~CIL: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Sanchez
NOES: MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: None
ABSENT: ~ffiMBERS OF THE COUNCIL: Goodrich,Wentworth
A letter from Director of Public Works Kludt is read recommend-
ing that Refugio Ramirez be advanced to the next step in the hour-
ly wage scale from $1.79 to $1.8a effective August 1, 1960.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried
that Refugio Ramirez be advanced to the next step in the hourly
wage scale from ,$1.79 to ,~1.88 effective August 1, 1960.
City Administrator Carr requests Council opinion on whether
to post rules at Miller Park stating that he believes that it is
the Council's intention that it is not to be used for organized
recreation.
The Council agrees that a sign of this type should be posted
at Miller Park and signed by the Parks and Recreation Commission.
City Administrator Carr states that he will present this at
the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting.
City Administrator Carr requests Council approval for amend-
ment to the budget to expend an additional $4,386.00 of unbudget-
ed gas tax funds for additional improvements on the Church Street
extension if the State approves the designation of Church Street
as a major City street.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and
carried to approve an amendment to the budget to expend an addi-
tional ~4,386.00 of unbudgeted gas tax funds for additional im-
provements on Church Street extension subject to approval of the
State of California Department of Public Works.
Director of Public Works Kludt requests permission to adver-
tise for bids for Forest Street Storm Drain and for the improve-
ment of the alley behind Hecker Pass Shopping Center. Motion by
Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that Dir-
ector of Public Works Kludt be authorized to advertise for bids
for Forest Street Storm Drain and for the alley improvement be-
hind Hecker Pass Shopping Center.
A letter is read from Mr. John Hughan commending the Rascals'
Car Club for courtesies extended. The Mayor requests that a pho-
tostat copy of this letter be sent to the Police Department and
that the original letter be placed on file.
A letter is read from Robert K. Byers, Attorney, regarding
payment of off-site drainage fees for Sherwood Park Unit No.3.
Discussion is had.
The l-JIayor reports that the responsibility lies with De Bell
Corporation to contest the City'S ordinance for charges for off-
site drainage fees.
A letter is read from Santa Clara County Water Conservation
District regarding a plan for the pricing and handling of water
on a County-wide basis.
City Administrator Carr explains the plan and states that
someone representing the City should be present.
The Mayor requests that he be reminded of the meeting and also
that Dr. Elmer Chesbro be informed of the meeting.
Reports of the Building Inspector, Police Department, Pound-
master, and reports of receipts of City Officers are presented
and read.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that these reports be accepted as read.
The annual report of the library is presented and read and
ordered filed.
Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depart-
ment on July 7th and 20th are read and are satisfactory.
Councilman Jordan asks if theve has been any further word
concerning location of the South County Building. The r,rayor
states that the City was to be notified when this matter came
up on the agenda.
Councilman Rush asks if there are any plans for the sewer
farm bridge.
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The City Engineer suggests ~
bid authorized for advertisement'
j\'Iotion by Councilman Jordan second by Counci lman Rush and
carried that the City Administrator be authorized to advertise
bids for construction'of the sewer farm brid~e.
City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that there will be a meetin~
in Gilroy, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. with the Project En~ineer
from San Francisco if any of the Council wish to be present.
The j,Iayor reports that the State Automobile Association will
conduct a stop sign survey on August 8th.
The Mayor also reports that-the oral examination for office
of Chief of Police will be conducted August 2nd.
TIIotion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan and
carried that this Council meeting adjourn.
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