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How come we have dirt bike (not street legal) racing up and down
at high speeds on the west end Fifth Street? Also, these riders do
not wear helmets. The same cops who monitor that, also monitor the
downtown for ‘no bicycles and skateboards on sidewalks.’
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“How come we have dirt bike (not street legal) racing up and down at high speeds on the west end Fifth Street? Also, these riders do not wear helmets. The same cops who monitor that, also monitor the downtown for ‘no bicycles and skateboards on sidewalks.'”
Dear Following the Law,
Downtown is not the place to be racing, let alone driving high speeds on dirt bikes.
So, Red Phone contacted Sgt. Jim Gillio, spokesman for the Gilroy Police Department. “If the motorcycles are not street legal and they are ‘racing,’ then yes, this is illegal,” Gillio said.
He forwarded this complaint to the patrol teams and the traffic officer to follow-up. If anyone has more details of this incident or related or similar ones, call Gillio at 846-0323.
Library needs more consideration
“I’m curious to know if the city council even reads the paper. About a week ago, you did a nice piece on how the police station is paying an exorbitant amount for electricity rates. Well, I opened the paper today and I see, in regards to the new library, the council doesn’t want to spend the extra money to make it a green building even though it says right in the article we could save $7.4 million for a cost up front of just 10 percent, $740,000. I’m wondering what the council is thinking. Maybe you could pose that question to them. Or I’m wondering if they’re even thinking at all. Thank you.”
Dear Watching Every Penny,
Saving money certainly should be a priority for everyone right now, including the city council.
So, Red Phone posed your question to Gilroy’s public information officer, Joe Kline.
“The recent story about ‘exorbitant electricity rates’ being paid for the new police station gave the impression that the new building is less energy efficient than the old building. When factoring in the increased size of the new building and the increase in electrical rates, the electrical cost for the new building is actually less on a cost per square foot basis than it was with the old building.
“Regarding the new library, the city council has not closed the door on making the library a ‘green’ building. What they have said is that it is important to try to accomplish this while being mindful of the budget amount that was approved by voters in November,” Kline said.
So, good caller, hope that answers your question. The city council is indeed thinking but is being cautious with the budget voters approved.
Parking is scarce enough
“There is a blue Honda parked on Third Street and Benassi Drive. A blue Honda. The guy parks there for weeks and it’s been there for months now. I called the station and left a message for Gary and he said he’s marked the car, but the gentleman drives around the corner and then parks it in the same spot. I can assure you that that car has not been moved for months. The gentleman has room in his driveway to park his car, and I don’t know why he can leave an abandoned car on the street. I’d like to know if someone can go out there and take a look at that car that hasn’t been moved for months.”
Dear Parking is Limited,
Red Phone contacted Sgt. Jim Gillio again who said Officer Muraoka checked it and it appeared to have been moved. He will recheck it in 72 hours.
