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Minutes 1960/11/07 2087' / Gilroy, California November 7, 1960 This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by his Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich,Wilford E. Jordan,Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth. and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Council Member: Kenneth L. Petersen. The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the minutes of the regular monthly meetings of October 3rd and October 17, 1960. All Councilmen answer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omissions in the minutes as presented. No -errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now de- clares the minut~s of the regular monthly meetings of October 3rd and October 17, 1960 approved. The Mayor now calls for the opening of the bids for painting the interior of Wheeler Auditorium and the interior of the Library. Purchasing A~ent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as fol- lows: 1. Robert Endicott - $2,259.50, 2. Henry Weymouth & Son - ,~2,616.00. The Mayor requests that the low bid of Robert Endicott be re- ferred to the City Attorney for approval. Councilman Petersen enters and takes his seat at the Council ta b Ie. A letter from Gilroy Union High School Senior Class President is read requesting to hold two parades on November 10, 1960. The Mayor asks Rickie Wentworth, President, if he has any- thing further to add to the request. He has no comment. The Mayor asks Chief of Police Laizure if these parades meet with his approval. Chief of Police Laizure reports that he is in accord with the parades. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Gilroy Union High School's request to hold parades on NQvember 10th be approved. The City Attorney reports that he has checked the low bid of Robert Endicott and it is in order. Discussion is had on Mr. Endicott1s submission of a cash bond. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate and car- ried that the low bid be awarded to Robert Endicott in the amount of $2,259.50 for painting the interior of jmeeler Auditorium and the interior of the Library. The Mayor asks what amount was budgeted for this project. Assistant City Administrator Reinsch states that $3,300.00 was budgeted for this project. A letter is read from various property owners residing on Eschenburg Drive requesting additional water main connections to increase water pressure. The Mayor explains that at the time this subdivision was de- veloped there was a 4" water main requirement and that now a 6" water main is required. Director of Public Works Kludt gives a graphic presentation of the water pressure problem. He states that the estimated cost to install a 6" line from the middle of Eschenburg Drive extending toward Sixth Street to the back property line of the middle lot in Eschenburg Drive is $400.00. He also states that this line can be completed to Sixth Street when the subdivider submits the map of Eschenburg Drive Unit #4 and when the easement is granted to the City. This additional connection to complete the 6" water line to the Sixth Street proposed 10" line which will increase the water pressure, is estimated at an additional $400.00. Discussion is had. The Mayor instructs Director of Public Works Kludt to check with the City Engineer to determine what the friction loss would be if the water line is not completely straight from Eschenburg Drive to Sixth Street. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and carried that Director of Public Works Kludt proceed with the installation of a 6" water line and see that the line is installed as straight as possible. A letter is read from the Rotary Club requesting space on the public parking lot next to Penny's Store for Veteran's Day Dis- p la y . The Mayor asks Dr. A. J. Marsh, spokesman, if he has anything ~:?;;l - 2088 to add to the request. Dr. Marsh states that the Rotary Club selected this space for November 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. because it would not block off-street parking. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the Rotary Club be allowed to use the public park- ing lot requested on November 10th. City Administrator Carr instructs Chief of Police Laizure to see that "no-parking" signs are put on the south side of the parking lot in ample time on November 10th so that the display can be set up at 9:30 a.m. Director of Public Works Kludt reports that he has checked the reasoning for a four acre minimum embodied in the model trailer park ordinance which was previously discussed. He states that he was told that it is not economically possible to operate a trailer park with land less than four acres. He states that the City in which the ordinance is in effect allows trailer parks in a residen- tial area and they believe that anything smaller than four acres would be too small. Mr. Kludt also states that the four acre mini- mum is for a 50,000 population and he believes that a two acre mini- mum is a better requirement for the City of Gilroy. Director of Public Works Kludt is instructed to investigate the County's regulations for trailer parks. City Administrator Carr presents and reads a proposed ordin- ance describing yield right of way intersections and the placing of yield right of way signs at such intersections. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the proposed ordinance be introduced and published by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Coun- cil nresent. " Ordinance No. 640 is presented for adoption; Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 640 be adopted. /III , ~ ORDINANCE NO. 640 M~ ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY M\1IDJDING SECTIrnJ 71 OF ORDINANCE NO. 480 (TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) ESTABLISHING INTERSECTIONS AND OTHER PLACES IN THE CITY OF GILROY AT vmICH STOP SIGNS SHALL BE PLACED STOPPING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN THE CITY OF GILROY AND REPEALING ALL FORNER ORDINANCES ADDING TO On. AMENDING SAID SECTION 71 OF SAID ORDINANCE NO. 480. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 1960, by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL ME~rnERS: None ABSEN T: COUNCIL MElvTBERS: None lIIII I ... City Administrator Carr requests amendment of the budget for additional expenditures from the General Fund for capital outlay items and supplies for the Police Department as discussed at a recent work meeting of the Council. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that the budget be amended for additional expenditures from the General Fund for capital outlay, items and supplies for the Police Department; Capital Outlay ltC-l" "~1,822.00; Supplies uB7", "E8", and "E141f $422.00. City Administrator Carr recommends that the salary survey for the Police Department be referred to the Personnel Commission for study and recommendation. Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the salary survey for the Police Department be referred to the Personnel Commission for study and recommendation. A letter from the Division of Highways is read requesting Council decision on the necessity of a Public Hearing before the Highway Commission before adoption of a route for the South County Freeway. The Mayor explains this matter and suggests that~the City do everything possible to waive the hearing to avoid further delay of the freeway. City Administrator Carr presents and reads Resolution No. 588. Motion by Councilman Jordan second by Councilman Goodrich and .., I ~ 208B carried that Resolution No. 588 be adopted. L. RESOLUTION NO. 588 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DECLARING THAT A HEARING BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA HIGmiAY CO~TISSION ON THE RELOCATION OF A ROUTE FOR A FREEWAY BY-PASSING THE CITY OF GILROY IS UNNECESSARY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November,1960, by the followin~ vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich~Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. II OES : COUNCIL MEMBEHS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ~,k'41 City Administrator Carr requests a decision of the Council on waiving of permit fees on the new hospital building. Motion'by Councilman Wentworth, second by Councilman Goodrich and carried that building, plumbing, and electrical permits for the new hospital building be waived. Councilman Pate reports that the opening of bids for the new hospital building will be on November 9th at 8:00 p.m in the Council Chambers. City Administrator Carr recommends that Director of Public Works Kludt be advanced to the next step in the salary range from $584.00 to $613.00. Motion by Councilman Goodrich second by Coun- cilman Petersen that Director of Public Works Kludt be advanced to the next step in the salary range from $584.00 to ~6l3.00. A letter is read from Director of Public Works Kludt recom- mending that Richard Piedmont be advanced to the, next step in the salary- range from $341.00 to $358.00. Motion by Councilman Rush second'by.Councilman Pate and carried that Richard Piedmont 'be 'advanced to the next step in the salary range f:rom$34l.bO to $358.00. - City Administrator Carr reports that he has received letters commending the Road Buggy's Car Club for courtesy extended on the highway. These letters are ordered filed. A letter is read from Firman Voorhies submitting a five acre tract for a National Guard Armory. This letter is ordered to be placed on file for future reference. Discussion is had regarding the five acre requirement for an armory. A letter is read from Logan and Frazer regarding completion of the quarterly audit for quarter ending October 31, 1960. Water samples taken by the Santa Clara County Health Depart- ment on October 13th are read and are satisfactory. City Administrator Carr presents a proposed form for submis- sion of the monthly police report. Chier of Police Laizure explains the new form. All Council members feel that this is a better form and, should be continued in place of the original monthly report. Reports of the Police Department, Building Department, Pound- master, and reports of receipts of City Officers are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate and carried that these reports be accepted as read. City Administrator Carr gives a progress report on projects completed during the month of October and proposed projects for November for the Department of Public Works and the Administrative Department. A card of appreciation is read from the family of the late Charles Shields. City Administrator Carr reports that there will be a meeting on November 14th at 8:00 p.m. with the Council, Planning Commis- sion, and Parking Committee of the Chamber of Commerce to study the Off-Street Parking Plan.' City Administrator Carr requests that the City Engineer be present at this meeting. The City Attorney reports that C. R. Acker and John Lucchetti who have the garbage franchise have sold one-fourth interest to Ernest Hazelrigg and that the Council has heretofore adopted a reeolution agreeing to have additional partners in the franchise. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 589.. Mo- tion by Councilman llentworth second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 589 be adopted. ........... 2090 RESOLUTION NO. 589 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY CONSENTn~G TO THE TIJCLUSIOI'J OF ERNEST HAZELRIGG' AS A MEMBER OF THE CO-PARTNERSHI P HERETOFORE COMPOSED OF CHARLES R. ACKER AN D JOffiJ LUCCHETTI, KN01JIN AS'GILROY GARBAGE DISPOSAL' WHICH HAS THE FRANCHISE FOR THE COLLEC- TION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND REFUSE IN THE CITY OF GILROY. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November, 1960, by the follow- ing vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: ABSENT: com~CIL M~~BERS: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Goodrich,Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,Nent- worth, and Sanchez. None None The Mayor asks Chief of Police Laizure if he has anything to discuss with the Council. Chief of Police Laizure reports that his department is having an overtime problem and states that they will remedy the situation to the best of their ability. ~~tion by Councilman Goodrich second by Councilman Rush and carried that this Council meeting adjourn. A7M?~ ;; ~ / City Clerk