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Minutes 1960/08/01 007(-) ~ a 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 2071 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. "".'----'", 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 ~,,'" -- 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 rt, 0 ,=~ r' . , ',' ) k.,' \ ~ L; 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. ~ , ' .... IIII! ...... ... ~ <'-~, 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. cJz?2~~ t - ~~'/A4-,<-) . Ci ty Clerk rf