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Gilroy, California
June 2, 1955
This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is called
to order by His Honor George C. Milias.
Present: Councilmen Sig Sanchez, Carl W. Pate, Courtland
M. Rush, Kenneth L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, and Charles
Gallo.
The Mayor now asks if all Councilmen have received copies of
the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of May 6th and the
regular adjourned meeting of May 19th.
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 declares the minutes of the regular monthly
meeting of May 6th and the regular adjourned meeting of May 19,
1955 approved.
The Council meeting is opened with a prayer by Father Tom
Bogard from the St. Stephens Episcopal Church.
The Mayor asks if all the unfinished business may be refer-
red to the new Council. All Councilmen are agreeable.
Reports of the City officers are presented and read. Motion
'by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Pate and carried that
the-'reports of the City Officers be accepted as read and placed
on file.
Reports of the Building Inspector, Police Department, and
Poundmaster are presented and read. Motion by Councilman Pate
second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that these reports be
accepted as read.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and
carried that this meeting adjourn sine-die.
The Clerk now proceeds to swear in the new Mayor and Council.
Mayor, Sig Sanchez, now occupies the Mayor's chair and orders
a roll call.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Kenneth
L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford
E. Jordan.
The new Mayor addresses the audience and congratulates
the Councilmen.
Mayor Sanchez thanks the outgoing Mayor George C. Milias
for his twenty-four years of faithful service for the City of
Gilroy and asks the audience to pay tribute to retiring George
C. Milias, all responding with a standing ovation.
Councilman Pate now presents an engraved plaque and wrist-
watch to outgoing Mayor George C. Milias. George C. Milias
thanks the Council for working with him during his terms of
office and wished the new Mayor and Councilmen continued success.
Councilman Sanchez thanks the Camp Fire Girls for attending
the Council meeting. He asks them if anyone from this group
has anytping to say. Miss Gay Rush from Winalanka Camp Fire
Group congratulates the Mayor and Councilmen and states that
the Camp Fire Group is present in order to learn more of city
government.
" The Mayor now presents his Council Committee appointments.
They are as follows; .
COMMITTEE
Finance
Ordinance
Streets
Police
Water
Sewer
Fire
Lighting
Public Health &.
Safety
Recreation
Building &. Grounds
Industrial
Off-Street Parking
Ways &. Means
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The Mayor now asks for the appointment of a City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and
carried that Sydney S. Johnson be appointed City Attorney for the
ensuing two years. Mr. Johnson thanks the Council for continu-
ing him in the office of City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Jordan
and carried that W. J. Hanna Jr. be reappointed City Engineer
for the ensuing two years.
Mayor Sanchez asks permission of the Council to leave. Per-
mission granted. Motion by Councilman Wentworth second by Council-
Jordan and carried that Councilman Carl W. Pate act as Mayor Pro-
tem in the absence of Mayor Sanchez.
A communication is read from the State Soil Conservation Com-
mission giving notice that the Carnadero and Llagas Creek Water-
shed has been approved for planning. No act~on is taken.
Additional claims against the City of Gilroy from Mrs. Velma
Collins at 344 Walnut Lane for $8482.80 and Mr. Robert Baudendis-
tel at 373 Walnut Lane for $5765.00 for damage to real and per-
sonal property caused by the flood on April 2, 1958 are read.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that these claims be rejected.
A letter from the Housing and Home Financing Agency is read
regarding an offer of an advance loan for the proposed water
pipe line from the Uvas Dam. This letter is ordered to be pl~ced
on file.
A letter from Mr. H. Campen, County Executive is read regard-
ing increased costs for County contractural services to Cities.
This matter is ordered to be held on file and the matter of con-
tractural services for the police radio is turned over to Council-
man Rush Chairman of the Police Committee.
Director of Public Works, Max Kludt, reports on the_"final
inspection of the swimming pool. Motion by Councilman Wentworth
second by Councilman Gallo and carried that the final payment of
the contract for the swimming pool be paid as soon as an additional
ventalation for the chlorine room and the air relief valve are
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corrected to specifications and accepted by Mr. Kludt.
Max Kludt reports on the plan for financing sewer and water
mains in the Fourth Western Addition. He reports that all of the
property owners who will be using sewer or water have agreed to
make cash payments. The City Attorney states that all property
owners ~n this area under the plumbing ordinance must tap in to
the sewer. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Went-
worth and carried that the City install a four inch water main
and a sewer main in the Fourth Western Addition and that the prop-
erty owners be charged db a front foot basis per lineal footage
of pipe. The City Attorney is insttucted to prepare an agreement
in which the property owners shall agree to pay cash on a front
foot basis per lineal footage of pipe. Mr. Kludt is instructed
to have the property owners sign the prepared agreement. Council-
man Jordan is'instructed to obtain the easements.
. The City Attorney reports that he wrote the Clark Estate con-
cerning the easements for sewer on the east side of their property
bordering the Fourth Western Addition but to date has not received
a reply.
Max Kludt, Building Inspector, requests approval of a new
valuation schedule for building permit fees. Resolution No. 470
is presented. Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman
Wentworth that Resolution No. 470 be accepted.
. RESOLUTION NO. 470
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY RESCINDING
ACTION OF THE COUNCIL TAKEN BY~OTION ON JULY 6, 1948 FIXING
METHOD OF VALUATING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DETERMINING PERMIT FEES AND ORDERING FEES TO BE BASED UPON COSTS
AND PRICES IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June 1958 by the following vote: '
AYES: Councilmen Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen None
Si~ Sanchez
Mayor
ATTEST:
G. B. Carr
City Clerk
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 572.
tion by Councilman Wentworth second by Councilman Jordan that
Ordinance No. 572 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 572
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY REGULATING THE HEIGHT AND
LOCATION OF FENCES IN THE CITY OF GILROY AND REPEALING ORDINANCE
NO. 501 OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
ADOPTED and PASSED this 2nd day of June, A.D., 1958, by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pate, Rush,
Jordan
Councilmen None
Councilmen None
Petersen, Wentworth, Gallo, and
APPROVED:
Si~ Sanchez
Mayor
ATTEST:
G. B. Carr
City Clerk
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 573. Mo-
tion by Councilman Gallo second by Councilman Petersen that Ordin-
ance No. 573 be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 573
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 569 BEING
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, BY ADDING TO SAID
ORDINANCE AND BUILDING CODE, PROVISIONS REGULATING GRADE OF LUMBER
AND MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION OF GRADE.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 1958, by the following
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votes;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Pate, Rush, Petersen, Wentworth, Gallo, and
Jordan
Councilmen None
Councilmen None
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Si/; Sanchez
Mayor
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G. B. Carr
City Clerk
The City Clerk asks for a report from the Ways and Means
Committee on the Census Traft Plan. The Committee asks for
additional time for studying this plan. The Ways and Means Com-
mittee are instructed to report back at the next meeting.
Resolution No. 471 is presented. Motion by Councilman
Rush second by Councilman Gallo that Resolution No. 471 be
accepted.
RESOLUTION NO. 471
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY INVOKING
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION EIGHTEEN OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
GILROY AFFECTING PREMISES OF MRS. LUCY T. LEE AND WILLIAM H. BANG.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of June, 1958 by the following
votes:
AYES:
COUNCILMEN:
Pate, Rush, Petersen, Wentworth,
Jordan
None
None
Gqllo, and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
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ATTEST:
G. B. Carr
City Clerk
Si/; Sanchez
Mayor
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The City Marshal is instructed to send copies of Resolution
No. 471 on the property owners, Captain William Bang and Mr. J.
W. Lee, on Fifth Street who have failed to install curb and gutters
in front of their property.
The City Clerk submits a Community Recreation Agreement
betweeri' the'Gilroy Schools and the City of Gilroy for approval.
This matter is referred to the City Attorney who is to report
back at the next Council meeting.
Reports on water samples taken by the Santa Clara County
Health Department on May 18th are read. These reports are satis-
factorily and are ordered filed.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilmen Wentworth
and carried that bills as presented be allowed and warrants ordered
drawn on the Treasurer.
The City Attorney reports that sometime ago the City attempt-
ed to acquire title on the extension of Alexander Street. He
states that the deeds were placed in the hands of the Title Com-
pany and that they have determined the deeds will go to the City.
Resolution No. 472 is presented and read. Motion by Council-
man Petersen second by Councilman Jordan that Resolution No. 472
be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 472
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS AND GRANTS TO THE CITY
OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of June, 1958 by the following
vote:
AYES:Councilmen Pat~, Rush, Petersen, Wentworth, Gallo, Jordan.
NOES:Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen None
ATTEST:
G. B. Carr
City Clerk
Si/; Sanchez
Mayor
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Councilman Wentworth states that he would like to have an
ordinance or resolution stating the types of street to be required
in the City because armour coated streets holds up only 1/3 as
long as black top paving. Councilman Pate reads a letter from
W. J. Hanna Jr. pertaining to Councilman Wentworth's comment on
Street paving. Councilman Pate suggests that this matter be re-
ferred to Mayor Sanchez for study by Max Kludt. Director of Public
Works. and W. J. Hanna Jr. City Engineer.
Councilman Rush reports that the Fire Department needs a
relief man. He suggests that possibly a relief man from the
Police Department can be used as a combination Fire and Police re-
lief man. This matter is referred to the Police Committee for
study.
W. J. Hanna Jr. requests a meeting to approve the plans and
specifications for the Uvas pipe line. It is agreed that the
Mayor can call a Special Meeting when the plans and specifications
are ready for approval.
On suggesting of Councilman Pate a1notion is made by Council-
man Rush. seconded by Councilman Wentworth and carried that a vote
of thanks be given to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. the
City Administrator. and others who made it possible to get moved
into the new offices in time for the installation of the new Mayor
and Council.
Councilman Pate suggests that all problems of the City be
channeled through the Mayor or City Administrator.
Motion by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Wentworth
and carried that this meeting be adjourn to Monday June 16, 1958,
at 8 o'clock p.m.. Council Chambers. City Hall, Gilroy. California.
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