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Gilroy, California
July 2,1951.
This regular monthly meeting of the Conwn Council is called to
order by His Honor Mayor George C.Milias.
Present:Councilmen George M.Mason,J.H.Wentworth,David V.Stout,
Carl W.Pate, Absent:Councilmen James B.Thomas,Dale D.Daniels.
Minutes of the regular monthly meeting of June 4,1951 are read
and approved.
The report of the Poundmaster for the month of June,1951 is presented
and read and ordered placed on file.
The report of the Building Inspector for the month of June,1951 is
presented and read and ordered placed on file.
The report of arrests and citations issued by the Gilroy Police
Department for the month of June,1951 is presented and read and ordred
placed on file.
A Memorand m of Agreement for Expenditure of Gas Tax money for the
fiscal year 1951 -52 is presented.
RESOLUTION NO.264 is presented and read.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth,seconded by Councilman Pate thatk
RESOLUTION NO.264 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.264
RESOLUTION OF THE 001240N COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING
MEMORAND L)M OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE
OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS.
WHERLAS, a memorandum of agreement has been presented to be
entered into with the State of California in accordance with a
project statement submitted by the City of Gilroy for expenditure
of the gas tax allocation to cities for the fiscal year 1952,and
WHEREAS, the Common Council h9s heard read said agreement in
full and is familiar with the contents thereof;
THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City
of Gilroy that said project statement be and it is hereby adopted
as the budget of proposed expenditures of the gas taa allocation
to cities, and said agreement be and the same is hereby approved
and the mayor and the city clerk are directed to sign the same on
behalf of Mid city, said agreement to be binding upon the City
upon its execution by the authorized officials of the State.
ADOPTED AND PASSED this 2nd day of July,1951 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen George M.Mason,J.H.Wentworth,David V.St out,
Carl W.Pate.
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen James B.Thomas,Dale D.Daniels.
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Attest: Mayor
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Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that the sum of $50.00 be donated tothe California Mission
Trails Association,Ltd.to carry out their 1951 -52 program,as requested
in their letter.
The budget for the fiscal year 1951 -52 for the Gilroy Parks and
Recreation Commission is presented and referred to the Finance Committee
and the Recreation Committee of the Council.
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A communication os read from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce thanking
the Council for its cooperation in Greater Gilroy Days.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that a the Clerk be instructed to write a letter to the Chamber of
Commerce commending them for the success of Greater Gilroy Days.
A communication is read from the Veterans of Foreign Wars requesting
a
permission to hold a kiddies parade on ronterey Street,Saturday,July
14th at 7 o'clock P.M.
Motion by Councilman Pate,seconded by Councilman Stout and carried
that the Veterans of Foreign Wars be granted permission to hold a
kiddies parade on Monterey Street,Saturday,July 14,1951 at 7 o'clock
P.M.
A communication from Senator John F.Thompson acknowledging receipt
of Resolution No.262 is presented and read and ordered filed.
A communication is read Pin the State Office of Civil Defense
acknowledging receipt of Resolution No.262 is presented and read and
ordered filed.
A communication from Governor Earl Warren acknowledging receipt of
Resolution No.262 is presented and read and ordered filed.
A communication is read from Mr.Geo rge C.Renz setting forth his
proposal to improve the following streets in tba Renz Addition:
Carmel Street,Pf.- : °adway to La Sierra tray; La Sierra Way between
Carmel Street ani Hanna Street; Hanna Street between Broadway and
140 feet north of La Sierra Way and Oak Court Drive; the city to
furnish grater connection service for each individual lot on La
Sierra Way and Lot N6.82; the City to furnish all material for street
improvement work estimated to cost $1800., Mr.Renz to furnish all the
labor and necessary equipment to prepare the streets for improvement.
Mr.Renz also enclosed a bond in the amount of $1,000. to cover his
portion of the proposed work.
A communication is read from W.J.Hanna,City Engineer, estimating
the cost of the city's portion of the atreet work proposed by Mr.
George C.Renz in the Renz Addition at :1793.30.
Mr.Renz now discusses that matter of the city taking over Lot No.
82,known as Oak Court Park, Vhe city to install the necessary water
pipe and Isr.Renz to grade the park and plant the lawn after which the
city would assume the care of the park.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Pate that the
city furnish the-...necessary materials in the amount of $1804.to
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improve Carmel Street from Broadway to La Sierra Way;La Sierra jay
between Carmel Street to Hanna Street;Hanrm Street from Broadway to
to a point 140 feet north of La Sierra Way and that Lot No.82 offered
as a park by Mr.Renz be accepted the owner to grade the park and plant
the necessary lawn,the city to assume the care of the park after Mr.
Renz completes his part of the work.
Ivlot ion` by Councilman Stout ,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that Mr.George C.Renz be given a letter of thanks for his generous
gift of Lot No.82,Rena Addition to be used as a park.
Application for a transfer of an Off Sale Beer and Wine License from
Joseph and Maria Artacho to Marie L. Keener, 27 N.1,Aonterey Street and
an Application for a transfer of an On Sale Beer License from Joseph
V.Varela to Manuel Salinas,d.b.a.Acupulco,81 S.1,4onterey Street,are
presented. No objection is made.
Councilman Wentworth now discusses the matter of the city's use of
the W.B.Stuart property on Martin Street for a parking lot. Building
Inspector Byron Brown reports on his conversation with Mr.Stuart with
reference to the use of his property for a parking lot,stating that
he would build a building fora a tenant providing the necessary
arraggements could be made and that Ivr.Harold Lane was requesting a
lease to use the property for a parking lot;that if the city used the
property he would expect the city to pay the city and county taxes on
the property. It is stated that Mr.Lane wants to fence offfthe part of
the property to be used by him as a parking lot along the north and east
sides of the property. It is agreed that Mr.Lane submit his plan for
fencing which would includd fencing off a portion of city property.
ORDINANCE NO.497 is presented and read.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Mason that ORDINANCE
N0.497 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO.497
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ALTERATION OF TIM BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY OF GILROY BY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY THERETO
AND FOR THE INCORPORATION OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY IN AND AS A PART
OF SUCH ir1UNICIPALITY, AND FOR THE DISTRICTING,GOVERN ENT AND MUNICIPAL
CONTROL OF SUCH ANNEXED TERRITORY TO BE KNOWN AS THE "BENZ WAYLAND
LANE TRACT."
Vote on the motion to adopt ORDINANCE NO.497:
Ayes: Councilmen George M.Mason,J.H.Wentworth,David V.Stout,Carl
W, Pat e
Noes: Councilmen None
Absent: Councilmen James B.Thomas,Dale D.Daniels.
A resolution by the Board of Supervisors of the County Santa Clara
requesting that that portion of 114iller Ate.within the city limits be
turned over to the County as a County road.
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Clara County to turn over to the County that portion of Miller Ave. within
the city limi #s of Gilroy is presented and read.
The matter of the city *s responsibility with respect to drainage on
Miller Ave. after the proposed paving of the avenue completed is discussed
aril it unanimously agreed to refer this matter to the City Attorney with
instructions to secure-::alarificat ion of the wording in the Resolution
of the Board of Supervisors.
The matter of a tree on the property of M.J.Filice at the northwest
corner of 7hir& and Monterey streets is referred to the Building Inspec-
tor for action.
The matter of parking in front of Bray *s Liquor Store,40 Old Gilroy
Street is referred to the Traffic Officer for investigation.
Motion by Councilman Mason,seconded by Councilman Stout and carried
that the sum of $4,000.00 be transferred from the Water Fund to the
1934 eater Bond Fund.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that the sum of $2,398.53 be transferred from the Reserve Fund to
the 1940 Municipal Building Fund.
Mr.John Bozzo,owner of property in the Second Western Addition
nae appears before the Council to ask what progress is being made.r
in the matter of installation of sewage facilities in the Second
Western Addition. The Chief Administrative. Officer reports on progress
being made to date.
Mr.John Ciabattari,owner of property on Tenth Street ,part of the
ing
property be /located inside and part outside the city limits9to discuss
thj3e1. ma tter of connecting a portion of his property to the city sewer
system. It is unanimously agreed that the City Engineer be instructed
to defiil6tl.g establish the city limit line through Mr.Ciabattari's.
property.
Repotts of the city officers are presented and read.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Mason and carried
that the reports of city officers be accepted as read and placed on
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file.
Motion by Councilman Stout, seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that bills as presented be allowed and warrants ordered drawn on the
Treasurer.
Motion by Councilman Stout,seconded by Councilman Pate and carried
that the Clerk be instructed to advertise meetings of the Board of
Equalization for taxes for Tuesday,July 10,1951 ftom 7:30 P.M. to 8
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o'clock P.M. in the City Clerk's office,City Ha11,Gilroy,California;
Friday,July 13,1951 from 7:30 P.M. to 8 o'clock P.M.in the City Clerk's
office,City Hall,Gilroy,California and Monday,July 16,1951 from 7 :30 P.M.
to 8 o'clock P.M. in the City Clerk's off ice ,City Hall ,Gilroy,Californi a.
The Mayor now reports that he has received a letter from Councilman
Dale D.Daniels su bmitting his resignation from the Council due to the
fact that he is now residing in Santa Cruz. The City Attorney is requested
to investigate as to whether it is necessary to hold a municipal election
to secure a successor to Councilman Daniels,at this time.
The City Attorney discusses a request of Llr.Ed.Kennedy owner of
property on Hecker Pass Road that the city deed the land on either
side of a drainage ditch which crosses his property and used by the
city to drain off surplus water from the reservoir and as drainage
when the reservoir is being cleaned.Th e City Attorney is instructed
to investigate this matter and report to the Council.
Adjourned subject to the
call of the chair.
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City Clerk