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Gilroy, California
September 2, 1958
This regular monthly meeting of the Common Council is called
to order by His Honor Mayor Sig Sanchez.
Present: Councilmen Carl W. Pate, Courtland M. Rush, Kenneth
L. Petersen, Everett C. Wentworth, Charles Gallo, and Wilford E.
Jordan.
The I0ayor now asks if all Councilmen have received copies of
the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of August 4th and the
regular adjourned meeting of August 18th.
The 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 August 4th and the regular adjourned meeting of August
lR, 1958 approved.
A letter from the Central Labor Council of Santa Clara County
is read requesting that the Mayor proclaim September 1st through '
September 7th as "Union Label Week". Motion by Councilman Rush
second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that this matter be
tabled.
Letters from Mr. ~ Mrs. P. N. Alexander and Mrs. Irene Rennoe
are read commending the Rascal's Car Club. The Clerk is directed
to send photostatic copies of these letters to the Rascal's Car
Club.
A letter from the Regional Water Pollution Control Board is
read stating results of samples taken during June 1958 at the sewage
plant. Max Kludt explains that the Regional Water Pollution Con-
trol Board is quite pleased with our sewage plant operation.
A letter from Logan and Frazer is read offering to audit the
City's books for the fiscal year 1958-1959 for $400.00. Motion by
Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and carried that the
offer of Logan and Frazer to audit the City's books for the 1958-
1959 fiscal year for the sum of $400.00 be accepted.
A letter from the City Marshal is read recommending hiring
of Eugene C. Jewell as patrolman. Motion by Councilman Pate second
by Councilman Wentworth and carried that Eugene C. Jewell be hired
as patrolman for the six months probation period subject to a
physical examination. The Marshal and City Administrator are dir-
ected to contact a doctor who will give the examinations and also
obtain physical examination forms.
The Mayor now asks that the bids for the reroofing of Woeeler
Auditorium be opened. The bids are now opened and read-as follows:
Burton and Cluff for Proposal #2 calling for a fiber glass roof-
~3425.00; California Roofing Company for Proposal #1 which calls
for an as~estos built up roof, $6393.00: and Keith Roofing Company
Proposal)!l -$3711.00 and Proposal~2 - ~2906.00. The bids are
referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and
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recommendation to the Council on September 15th.
At this time there is a public hearing on an application for a
Use Permit to construct the Bethany Temple, Pentecostal Church of
God on the northwest corner of Dowdy and Eighth Streets. The Mayor
asks if there are any protests. There are none. Mr. E. L. Moon re-
ports that everyone present is in favor of the application for the
Use Permit. Resolution No. 476A is presented by the City Attorney.
Motion by Councilman Rush second by Councilman Jordan that Resolu-
tion No. 476A be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 476A
RESOLUTION OF THE COr~~ON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AUTHORIZING
USE PEm~IT TO BETHANY TEMPLE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD OF GILROY TO
USE PREMISES AT EIGHTH AND DmvDY STREETS FOR CHURCH PURPOSES.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1958, BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE OF THE CO~~10N COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY.
AYES: COUNCILMEN Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,and Jordan
NOES: Councilmen None
ABSENT: Councilmen None
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Councilman Gallo reports that the request from the Rascal's
Car Club to endorse their constitution was studied by the Ordinance
Committee. The Ordinance Committee has decided that it is not regu-
lar procedure for the Council to sign or endorse the constitution of
a club over which it has no' control. The Clerk is directed to write
a letter to the car club stating that the Council is in accord with
the principles set forth in their constitution.
Max Kludt presents requests from Win-Do Inc. to erect'a sign
at the corner of Wayland Lane and First Streets and also at 781 N.
Monterey Street on the side of a cafe. The Director of Public Works
asks that the request be deferred because the plans submitted were
not sufficient in detail.
Resolution No. 477 is presented by Cecil A. Reinsch. Motion
by Councilman Petersen second by Councilman Pate and carried that
Resolution No. 477 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 477
RESOLUTION OF THE CO~TI~ON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY APPROVING
CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER PLAN.PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOW-
ING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,and Jordan
NOES: COm~CILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
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Councilman Petersen compliments Cecil Reinsch on his fine job
in preparing the Civil Defense Plan.
Resolution No. 47~ is presented by Cecil A. Reinsch. Motion
by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Wentworth and carried that
Resolution No. 478 be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
478
(70 STAT.493), THE FEDERAL
SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, BY PUBLIC LAW 655, 84TH CONGRESS
GOVERr~1ENT HAS AUTHORIZED THE DONATION OF
FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES; AND
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1958, by the Common
Council of the City of Gilroy, State of California, by the following
vote:
AYE S :
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Councilmen Pate, Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo, and Jordan
Councilmen None
Councilmen None
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The City Attorney calls attention to errors in the proposed
Rental Agreement with the County for the Judges Chambers. Toe City
Attorney is directed to make the necessary corrections before sub-
mitting it to the County.
Resolution No. 479 accepting an easement from Harold C. Crow
and Gwendolyn Crow is presented and read. Motion by Councilman Rush
second by Councilman Petersen that Resolution No. 479 be adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 479
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY OF GILROY ACCEPT THAT CERTAIN DEED DATED MARCH
17, 1958, EXECUTED BY HAROLD C. CROW AND GVffiNDOLYN T. CROW, HIS
WIFE, TO THE CITY OF GILROY BE ACCEPTED, AND THAT THE GRANTEE CONSENTS
TO THE RECORDATION THEREOF.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2n~ day of September, 1958, by the following
votes;
AYES: Councilmen Pate,Rush,Petersen,Wentworth,Gallo,and Jordan
NOES: Councilmen None
r~ ABSENT: Councilmen None
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Councilman Wentworth presents a letter from Mr. A. P. Vosti,
Plant Mgr., from Gentry Division of Consolidated Foods requestin~
a meeting on the proposal of the City Engineer for diversion of
industrial waste from the cannery and the Gentry Plant through
storm sewers. The City Clerk is instructed to write a letter to
Gentry stating that the Sewer Committee would like to meet with them
at their convenience.
The City Attorney presents and reads Ordinance No. 577. Motion
by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush that Ordinance No. 577
be adopted. Councilman Pate states that temporary street barriers
will be installed on September 12th on Forest Street for the con-
venience of the High School until the street can be officially
closed on September !5th.
The City Attorney reports that the League of California Cities
meeting with the Council will be as scheduled on September 4th at
8:00 P.M. unless an earlier dinner meeting with Mr. Kellar on that
date can be arranged.
Councilman Wentworth reports that there is an increase in the
filter bed problem at the sewer farm, and that the correction of this
problem will cost approximately ~750.00 for leveing, discing, and
chiseling for new beds. This matter is referred to the Director
of Public Works. The Council agrees that Mr. H. Allemand should be
notified of the action taken.
Councilman Wentowrth reports that the Police Commission rec-
ommends that the parking north of town by Be Ge and Chris's Fine
Foods should be limited to two hour parking. The City Attorney is
irntructed to draft an amendment to the Traffic Ordinance for
presentation at the next meeting.
Councilman Wentworth reports that the City should be doing
something about a proposed retirement plan. Cecil Reinsch reports
that he is contacting several insurance companies on the matter.
Councilman Petersen reports that the matter of hirin~ a full
time maintenance man at the City yard should be investigated. The
Clerk is instructed to obtain approximate figures of the cost of
labor and maintenance on the City's equipment for the 1957-58 fis-
cal year.
Councilman Pate reports that the City Engineer does not have
any further information on the North Monterey Street Right of Way
at the present time.
Councilman Pate announces that a stop sign has been installed on
the corner of Murray and I. O. O. F. Avenues. The City Attorney is
instructed to provide for this sign in the traffic ordinance.
Councilman Pate also requests that the stop sign at the cor-
ner of Tenth and Eigleberry Streets be removed. The City Attorney
is directed to make provision for this in the traffic ordinance.
Councilman Petersen reque3ts that stop signs be installed on
Alexander Street at the intersection with 9th Street. The City
Attorney is instructed to prepare an ordinance for the installa-
tion of these stop signs.
The City Clerk is instructeQ td find out if we are ever going
to have the traffic survey by the California Automobile Association.
Councilman Gallo requests that the electroliers be painted
silver. Cecil Reinsch is instructed to find out from the State if
they will allow the City no paint the electroliers silver.
Councilman .Jordan asks if there has been any progress on the ,
sewer line right of way in the 4th Western Addition. The City
Attorney reports that he is waiting for a meeting with the Bank of
America who is handling the Devine Estate.
Councilman Rush asks Max Kludt about the further spraying of
the elm trees. Max Kludt reports that the Sunland Industries have
stated that any further spraying this year will be useless.
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Mayor Sanchez reports that in the future all card room and bil-
liard licenses must have approval of the City Council and the Mayor,
and the Marshal must make a written recommendation to the Council
before any license of this type can be issued. The City Attorney
is requested to prepare an amendment to the License Ordinance pro-
viding for this change.
Councilman Wentworth reports that the Army-Engineer plan for
using the sewer farm bridge for transportation of borrow material
for the repair of levees on Llagas Creek was denied because the
capacity of the bridge will not warrant the transportation of heavy
loads.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Rush and carried
that bills as presented be allowed and warrants drawn on the Treasurer.
The Mayor announces a Legislative Committee Meeting on free-
way problems on September 3rd in Sacramento, and also on September
4th a Santa Clara County Inter-City Council meeting in 6upertino.
Reports of the Police Department, Poundmaster, Building Ins-
pector and City Officers are presented and read. Motion by Council-
man Wentworth second by Councilman ,Jordan and carried that these
reports be accepted as read.
Motion by Councilman Pate second by Councilman Petersen and
carried that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, September 15,
1958, at 8 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, Wheeler Auditorium,
Gilroy, California.
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ity Clerk