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Minutes 1961/03/06 1 0~on ~l~ Gilroy, California March 6, 1961 This regular monthly meeting of the City Council is called to order by His Honor Sig Sanchez. Present: Council Members: Wilford E. Jordan, Carl W. Pate, Kenneth L. Petersen, Courtland M. Rush, Everett C. Wentworth, and Sig Sanchez. Absent: Council Members: Norman B. Goodrich. The Mayor asks if all Councilmen have received copies of the' minutes of the regular monthly meetings of February 6th and February 20th, and the regular adjourned meeting of February 9, 1961. All Councilmen ans- wer in the affirmative. The Mayor now asks if there are any errors or omis- sions in the minutes as presented. No errors or omissions are noted. The Mayor now declares the minutes of the regular monthly meetings of February 6th and February 20th, and the regular adjourned meeting of February 9, 1961 approved. The Mayor states that this is the time and place for opening of bids for refinishing the floor In the Wheeler Auditorium. Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bid from M. D. Strawn from Watsonville in the amount of $920.00. Motion b~ Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Pate and car- ried that M. B. Strawn be awarded the bid in the amount of $920.00 for re- finlshing the floor at the Wheeler Auditorium. The Mayor asks for the opening of bids for the window coverings at the Library. Purchasing Agent Reinsch opens the bids and they read as follows: 1. Friesen Upholstery and Drapery Shop - $746.00, 2. Simmon's Home Fur- nishers - $469.12. The low bid is referred to the City Attorney for approval. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that the bid of Simmon's Home Furnishers in the amount of $469.12 be allow- ed on approval of the City Attorney. The Mayor states that this is the time and plac~ for the hearing on the Drainage Element of the General Plan. The Mayor asks if anyone in 2110 the audience wishes to speak for or against the proposal. There is no com- ment. The City Attorney presents and reads Resolution No. 607.:~ ,Motion by Counc i 1 man Pate s econ d by Counc i' )man Peters en ,tha t Reso I uti on no .: 607 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 607 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING DRAINAGE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL OR MASTER PLAN..-, . . . , . PASSED AND ADOPTED This 6th day of March, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Rush,\4entworth, and;Sanchez. NOES: COUNCllMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Goodrich -, .....J The Mayor Qsks for the report of the Planning Commisshon. City Administrator Carr states that a work sheet is before all Coun- cil members on the Capital Outlay Program as submitted by the Planning Commission. . The Mayor suggests that the .council set a date for a work meeting with the Planning Commission for further discussion on the Capital 'Outlay Program. City, Administrator sets Aprr11 Oth for th is work meeting. . A 1'1 Counc i I Members pres.ant are in .agreemen t wi th th is date. City Administrator Carr reporits that the:Council hQve before them a copy of the Planning Commission's report on the Off-Street Parking ard~ inance. He states that Ed Peterman, ,Member. oJ the Plann,lng €ommission, is present to discuss this report with the Council. Mr. Peterman comes forward and reviews and explains the Planning Commission report. The Mayor suggests that this r~port be.held for further study by the Counci 1 and referred back to the Pl:a,nning Commissi on lat a Ja,ter date. City Administrator Carr reads the report of the, Planning Commission concerning the tentative map of Eschenburg Park, Unit NQ. 4. No action is necessary at this time. City Administrator Carr presents a proposed business license ordin- ance. He also brings to the Council IS attention typographical errors noted in the copies of this proposed ordinance, that were mailed to all Council Members. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and car- ried that the ordinance be introduced, the reading waived, and that it be published by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Counc i) present. City Administrator Carr presents a proposed ordinance regulating solicitors. Discussion is had. Motion by Counci Iman Wentworth second by Councilman Petersen .and carried that the ordinance be introduced, the reading waived, and p~blished by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Council present. City Administrator Carr presents a proposed Ordinance providing rules and regulations for private patrol service. Discussion is had. It is unan- imously decided to change the insurance requirement to $50,000.00 and $100, 000.00. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the ordinance be introduced, the reading waived, and that. Lt be pub- lished by title and summary. Motion carried by unanimous vote of the Coun- cil present. City Administrator Carr presents Ordinance No. 645 for adoption. Motion by Councilman Peter~en second by Counc ilman Jordan that Ordinance No. 645 be adopted. """-' -- ORDINANCE NO. 645 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING PROCEDURE IN RELATION TO THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUC- TION OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS AND ISSUANCE OF ASSESSMENT BONDS THEREFOR. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th day of March, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Petersen,Wentworth,Rush, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich ~ ....J A letter is read from Congressman Gubser regarding the National Guard armory site. The Mayor instructs City Administrator Carr to write a letter to Con- gressman Gubser thanking him for his efforts. City Administrator Carr presents a deed from Bonanza Corporation for acceptance. The City Attorney prepares a resolution for its acceptance. Discussion Is had on the matter of the Council setting plan lines on Tenth Street. City Administrator Carr requests appointment of the precinct officers "' 2111 and designation of polling places by the Council for the General Municipal Election of April II, 1961. The proposed officers and polling ~laces are read. .Motion, by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that the precinct officers as read be appointed for the General Municipal Election of April 11, 1961, and that Notice of Election, Election Officers and Polling Places, as follows, be published in the Gilroy Evening Dispatch on March 15, 1961: "ELECTI ON OFF I CERS AND POLLI NG PLACES" ~ Notice is hereby given, that at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Gilroy on Tuesday, the 11th day of April 1961, there shall be five (5) voting precincts consisting (of IconsolidatJons) of the regular election precincts in the City of Gi lroy established, for the holding of state and county elections; that the polling places for the respective precincts shall be the places hereinafter designated; and that the persons hereinafter named have been appointed officers of election for their respective voting preci ncts. Voting Precinct "A" ,comprising regular electlonprecinctnl,lmbers 3953 - 3954 - 3957, Location of Polling Place - Jordan School, 301 North Hanna Street, Gilroy, California. I l , Precinct Board Inspector - Lauretta Gwinn Judge - Mrs. Mary A. Prien Clerk - Clara.Sheldon Clerk - Mamie Sgheiza Clerk - Georgia Broyles Voting Precinct "B" comprising regular election precinct numbers 3959 - 3960 - 3965, Location of Polling Place - Glenview School, 600 West Eighth Street, Gilroy, California. Precinct Board ,in:;:-- '4 Inspector - Bertha M. Thome, Judge - Mrs. Bertha Patterson. Clerk - Evelyn Ruckman Clerk~- Frances M. Bozzo Clerk.- Lucy Bravo ........ Voting Precinct "C~' comprising regular election precinct numbers 3955 - 3956 - 3958, Location of Polling Place - Fire House, North Side of Fifth Street, between Monterey and Eigleberry Streets, Gilroy, Cal ifornia. Precinct Board Inspector - Elsie Cotta Judge;- Helen~. Wilde', Clerk - Edna Zamzow Clerk - Jean Henderson Clerk~~ Many.Marle Peterman -' :- I Voting Precinct "D'I comprising regular election precinct numbers 3961 . 3962 - 3963, Locatton of Polling Place ~Gilroy Police Department, 3 East Sixth Street, Gilroy,. California. Precinct Board Inspector - Helen Berta Judge - Viola Lawrence Clerk - Maxine Settrini Clerk - Mrs. Marie E. Martin Clerk - Mable Otto (, Vbting,Precinct "Ell comprising regular electioR,pr,ecinct,'numbers. 3951 - 3952 - 3964, Location of Polling Place ,- St. Stephen's Episcopal.. Church, Broadway and Wayland Lane, Gi Iroy, California. Precinct Board . Inspector - Mary A. Hollenback Judge - Louise Piedmont Clerk - Geraldine Jeske Clerk - Norma L. Sullivan .Clerk - Hermie Medley ; ! '.1" The polls will be open between the hours of!7:00co'clock A.M. and 7:00 o'clock P.M. Dated this 6th day of March, 1961. Susanne E. Payne Clerk 0, '1 .1 C) I' ,6;_-L_-l.~ City Administrator Carr recommends that the following employees be ad- vanced to the next step in their respective salary ranges to be effective March 1, 1961: James Lalzure Jack Ramezane Geraldine Bergener George Brooks Mike Martin Bert Weiss $584.00 $505.00 $1.05 $415.00 $505.00 $231 .00 to $613.00 to $530.00 to $1.10 to $436.00 to $530.00 to $243.00 ., .J Motion, by Councj Iman Wentworth. second by Counci,lman Pate andcarri ed that the aboved named employees be advanced to the next step in their respe~ tive salary ranges, effective March If .1961, as recommended by City Adminis- trator Carr.i A letter is read from the Air Pollution District requesting the Cou~ cil to adopt a policy of compliance with air pollution control regulations. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Jordan and carried that this request be tabled. City Administrator Carr states that all Council members have a copy of the progress report on projects completed or under way during the month of February. Purchasing Agent Reinsch reports that the opening of bids for two new pol ice cars wi 11 be on the agenda at the Apri 1 3, 1961 Counci 1 Meeting. Reports of receipts of City Officers are presented and read. The reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, and Building In- spector are submitted to each Council member. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman :Wentworth and carried that all reports be accepted as read and submitted. Councilman Wentworth reports that there are three electrolier lamps out on Monterey Street. City Administrator Carr reports that it has been a policy in the past to change all of the lamps at one time however, since this project Is not scheduled until the next fiscal year the three lamps that are out of order will be replaced at this time. City Administrator states that the Council will be meeting on the regular meeting of April 17, 1961, and again on April 18, 1961, to canvass the votes of the April 11th General Municipal Election. The Mayor states that he has received a request from the Catholic Ladies Aids Society to use the jury room at the Old City Hall for storing used clothing fo~ destitute familLes. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Counci lman Wentworth and carried that City Administrator Carr be authorized to make the necessary arrange- ments with the Catholic Ladies Aids Society to use the jury room at the Old City Hall for storage of old clothing. Discussion is had on the. matter of the Welfare Department closing their Gilroy office. The Mayor asks if fore the Council. No one The City Attorney Councilman Rush second by adopted. ... .... anyone in the audience has anything to has any commen t. presents and reads Resolution No. 608. Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. discuss be- Motion by 608 be RESOLUTION NO. 608 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CO~VEYANCE FROM BONANZA, INC., OF A STRIP OF LAND 26 FEET WIDE LYING ALONG' THE SOUTH LINE OF TENTH STREET IN THE CITY OF GILROY. ' PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 1961, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Jordan,Pate,Peterman,Rush,Wentworth, and Sanchez. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: Goodrich .... City Engineer Hanna Jr. reports that he has not received a proposal from the Division of Highways for a drainage structure on Monterey Street. Mr. Hanna Jr. explaIns the drainage structure problem in brief. City Engineer Hanna Jr. requests authorization to engi,neer the entire sewer plan for the City. Discussion is had and no action taken. Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this Council meeting adjourn. ..... C? -.-7 'ZV:JClA~ 0/a~~ City Clerk 01