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Minutes 1960/10/17 2084 Gilroy, California October 17, 1960 This regular monthly meeting of the Council is called to order His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich, Wilford E. Jor- dan, Carl W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Council Members: Courtland M. Rush and Everett C. Wentworth. The Mayor calls on Mr. Floyd Emerson, District Superintendent of Schools, who has requested to appear before the Council regard- ing bus loading problems at Jordan School. Mr. Emerson comes before the Council and states the problem that the school is having regarding picking up transfer students at their available bus loading space. He states that a white load- ing zone eighty feet from the bus loading outlet would serve the purpose. Discussion is had on the matter. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Pate and car- ried that an eighty foot white loading zone on Hanna Street be granted on a trial basis to the Gilroy School District at Jordan School, ~tarting from the bus loading outlet. It is also decided that if,,, parking time limit signs are desired it will be up to the School to furnish them. Mr. Floyd Emerson thanks the Council for granting his request. A letter from Hahn, Wise, and BarbeF is read notifying the Council of completion of the Parking Report. A joint meeting of the Council and the Off-Street Parking Committee is set for Nov- ember 14th. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to make the necessary arrangements with Mr. Jim Pray, Chairman of this committee. Ordinance No. 636 is presented for adoption. Motion by Coun- cilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 636 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 636 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 69 OF ORDINANCE NO. 480 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF ONE WAY TRAFFIC ON CERTAIN ONE WAY STREETS OR ALLEYS. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1960, by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich, Jordan,Pate,Petersen,and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL r~BERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rush and Wentworth Ordinance No. 637' is presented for adoption. Motion by Coun- cilman Petersen second by Councilman Goodrich that Ordinance No. 637 bee_adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 637 ORDINANCE ADOPTING UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE AS SAID CODE IS SET FORTH IN THE PUBLICATION THEREOF BY THE PACIFIC COAST ELECTRICAL BUREAU, 1959 EDITION, REGULATING THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL l: 2085 vITRING, ELECTRICAL DEVICES, APPLIANCES AND EQUIP~ffiNT, PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF A FEE, ISSUANCE OF PErn~ITS AND PENALTIES FOR THE VIO- LA TI ON THEREOF. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1960, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL r~MBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rush and Wentworth ,,-- I i "" Ordinance No. 638 is presentad for adoption. Motion by Coun- cilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 638 be adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 638 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTn~G 1958, EDITION OF UNI- FORM PLm~BING CODE WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, PROVIDING FOR THE PRO- TECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, THE QUALIFICATION AND RE- GISTRATION OF PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PLUMBING OR LABOR- ING AT THE TRADE OF PLUMBING, REQUIRING A PERMIT AND INSPECTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OR ALTERATION OF PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, DEFINING CERTAIN TER1IJIS, ESTABLISHING THE Mn~IMUIvI REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF PLm~BING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND THE INSPECTION THEREOF: PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR ITS VIOLATION AND REPEALING CONFLICTn~G ORDINANCES. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1960, by the follow- ing votes: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich, Jordan,Pate,Petersen,and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rush and Wentworth Ordinance No. 639 is presented for adoption. Motion by Coun- cilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 639 be adopted. ~""" ORDINANCE NO. 639 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FIRE PREVENTION CODE PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1960, by the following vote: AYES: COillJCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan, Pate, Petersen, and Sanchez NOES: COUNCIL ME~rnERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rush and Wentworth tlil7F--:'~ [ - City Administrator Carr requests that a date be set for a work meeting of the Council to study and discuss Chief of Police Laizure's recommendations for improvement of the Police Department. All Councilmen present agree to set October 31st as a work meeting with Chief of Police Laizure. An ordinance regulating trailer parks is presented. Discuss- ion is had on the proposed four acre minimum requirement for trailer parks. The Mayor instructs Director of Public Works Kludt to check out the reason for the four acre requirement, which was taken from a trailer park ordinance of another city, before introducing the proposed trailer park ordinance. A letter is read from the Division of Highways regarding the scheduling of the steps for the adoption of a route for the South County Freeway. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to write another letter to the Division of Highways bringing to their attention the proposal made at a Morgan Hill meeting that a hearing of the High- way Commission would be scheduled for late October of 1960 and that at this time the freeway route would be approved if there were no protests. It is also suggested that copies of this letter be sent to Bruce Allen and Jack Thompson. Correspondence from Congressman Gubser and from Major NiRhol- son is read in regard to land required for a National Guard Armory. Discussion is had on the Federal requirement of five acres of land for an armory. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to send a copy of Major Nicholson's letter to Congressman Charles Gubser. . 0(-) , ,-' 86 City Administrator Carr requests Council approval to advertise bids for repainting the interior of the library and the interior of Wheeler Auditorium because this project is expected to exceed the $1,500.00 item budgeted. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen that City Administrator Carr be authorized to advertise for bids to repaint the interior of the library and the interior of Wheeler Auditorium, both jobs to be included in one bid. City Administrator Carr requests Council authorization to pay Hirasaki Farms $2,500.00 for land as per agreement. Discussion is had on the matter. . Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that City Administrator Carr be authorized to negotiate with Hirasaki Farms and to pay the Title Company $2,500.00 if everything is in accord with the payment to be m~de by County Flood Control. Resolution No. 587 is presented and read by City Administra- tor Carr. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Good- rich that Resolution No. 587 be adopted. ~ ..J RESOLUTION NO. 587 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY FROM HOWSON'S INCORPORATED FOR NORTHERLY EXTENSION OF CHURCH STREET. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of October, 1960 by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCIL r~MBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Rush and Wentworth Discussion is had on the agreement between the City of Gil- roy and Howsons' Inc. negotiated in 1954. City Administrator -Carr is instructed to check with the State to find out if they have a copy of this agreement. A letter from Mr. E. J. Valencia is read congratulating the Council and Planning Commission on street planning. .. The Mayor urges all Councilmen to attend the hearing of the Planning Commission on October 20th concerning the plan, Nestor .. Barrett, Planning Consultant, has worked out with the Planning Commission on the traffic study. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that the protection against erosion at the Sewer Farm Bridge will be taken care of by the County. Discussion is had. City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that a year ago the Chamber of Commerce asked what might be done about an airport in this area. He states that he recently observed large executive type airports in Texas and Oklahoma and thinks that an airport of this type would help the growth of the City if the South County loca- ted an airport near the proposed freeway and a good motel site. Discussion is had on this matter. Purchasing Agent Reinsch requests permission to examine different makes of portable dewatering pumps by demonstrations from the companies handling them rather than advertising for bids. Discussion is had. Purchasing Agent Reinsch is requested to proceed with ar- rangeing demonstration of portable dewatering pumps and that be- fore purchasing, that bids be invited for the pump reguired. Assistant Administrator Reinsch reports that a $3,000.00 item in Account 40C4 of the budget was listed in the budget but omitted in the totals, and requests that the item be added to the budget. J Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and car- ..",... ried that the $3,000.00 be added to account 40C4 of the budget. The City Attorney presents a proposed ordinance providing intersections and other places in the City at which vehicles must stop. Director of Public Works Kludt is fnstructed to review the proposed ordinance to find out if the changes are in accord with the survey made by the California Automobile Association. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the reading of the proposed ordinance be waived and that it be introduced and published by title and summary. Mo- tion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present. City Administrator Carr reports that there will be an Inter City Council Meeting in Mt.View on November 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that this Council Meeting adjourn. ,Q( ~. ~~ ~~" Cuj