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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1965-07-20_Regular 1965INITIATION: 1 CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA July 20, 1965 Mayor Harker called the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. Rev. Delwin Thigpen, Pastor, First Methodist Church of Temple City, gave the invocation. Mayor Harker then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Acting City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Minutes of Adjourned meeting of June 23, 1965: Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 23, 1965 as mailed, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. (b) Minutes of Regular Meeting of July 6, 1965: Councilman Merritt corrected the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 6, 1965 as follows: Page 2, center of page, last sentence pertaining to Public Hearing on Zone Variance Case #65 -150, "B" was omitted after the word Parcel. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Minutes of the Regu- lar Meeting of July 6, 1965 as corrected, seconded by Coun- cilman Merritt and carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -166: 2nd read. Re- Drainage of Lots in subdiv- isions and lot splits. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65-166 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTION 203.1 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO THE DRAINAGE OF LOTS IN SUBDIVISIONS AND LOT SPLITS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -166, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried unani- mously. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65.166, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 7. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -167: 2nd Read. Re Council meetings. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -167 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2703 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL MEETINGS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65-167, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 8. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -168: 2nd Read. Re Planning Commission Pro- cedures. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65- 168 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTIONS 1822 and 1915 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PLAHN!Na COMMISSION PROCEDURE. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65-168, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 775 Council Minutes, July 20, 1965 - Page 2 9. AWARD LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE: Mr. Koski advised that the low bidder was Carl L. Clark Insurance with a bid of $2,583. The premium is the same as it would be if . we continued the present coverage for a two year period. This new coverage is for a three year period and the figure is the per annum premium. Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the insurance coverage for a three year period as specified on the call for bid on liability insurance coverage with Carl L. Clark Insurance. Seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: Nona ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 10. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS - KRELLE & LEWIS: DESIGN OF MEDIAN IM- PROVEMENTS ON DOUBLE DRIVE, LIVE OAK TO GRAND AVE. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000. Mr. Koski advised that the City Attorney had drawn the agreement in accordance with City Council request at previous meeting. Councilman Nunamaker moved to instruct Mayor to sign the Agree- ment on behalf of City Council, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 11. PROPOSED PLANS FOR PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. Koski advised that subsequent to last meeting a determina- tion has been rnade by O'Melveny & Myers that the building being rented by the L. A. Stake Office of Latter Day Saints must be removed. Acting City Manager Koski advised that the Council must now approve the preliminary plans and instruct the engin- eering firm to undertake the preparation of precise plans and specifications. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the prelim- inary plans and requested Krelle & Lewis prepare precise plans and specifications. Councilman Nunamaker suggested that the Council have an opportunity fcr periodic review of the proposed improvements and be given an opportunity to make suggestions prior to the final completion of plans and specs. Councilman Nunamaker seconded the motion as amended, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 12. REPORT ON USE CF FIREMEN AT FIRE STATIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTERS: Mr. Koski read a letter received From Chief Klinger which ad- vised that their department is awaiting a policy being prepared by the League of California Cities. Councilman Tyrell moved to table, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 13. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE B0ID, TRACT NO. 29678, Private Contract 7159: Mr. Koski advised that the City Engineer recommends approval of work and cancellation of performance bonds. Councilman Tyrell so moved, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -502: Appointing a recurrent maintenance man: Acting City Manayer presented Resolution No. 65 -502 titled A RESOLUTjON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINT - ING RECURRENT MAINTENANCE MAN, explaining this position was for the primary purpose of planting the newly remodled Temple City Park. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 6; -502 seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. 776 Council Minutes, July 20, 1965 - Page 3 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: (a) ORDINANCE N0. 65 -169 - Height Limitation Urgency Ordinance. City Attorney Martin explained that the Planning Commission recommends a study be undertaken regarding height of signs in the City. Pending this study, it was suggested that an interum ordinance be adopted limiting height of signs to 35 feet, to be used only in extreme cases, which the City Attorney has prepared. Councilman Tyrell approved maintain- ing the status quo and to keep this as an urgency ordinance. City Attorney Martin read ORDINANCE NO. 65 -169, AM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THRS CITY AND ESTABLISHING A MAXIMUM HEIGHT FOR SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, ADOPTING THE SAME AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 65806 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, AND DECLARING THAT SUCH OR- DINANCE SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -19, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason (b) Mr. Koski advised a letter had been received from the Secretary of the West San Gabriel Valley Planning Council indicating that the Board of Directors have declared an assessment of $5.00 to each City belonging to the Associa- tion. This amount covers mailings, postage, etc. Since this item is not in the budget, it requires Council approval, Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the assessment of $5. seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: Ncne ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: (a) Item 5 - Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommenda- tion of the Traffic Commission for the installation of boulevard stop regulations on the north -south alley west of Temple City Blvd. entering Woodruff stating that with the completion of the new parkins lot in Parking District No. 2, the increased traffi: along with the usual rather heavy traffic from Alpha Beta and the shops at the south end of the alley. (b) Item 8 - Envall advised the Traffic Commission recommends removal of right turn arrow and word "only" on Daines Dr. at the east approach to Baldwin Ave. and the installation of "No Left Turn" to eliminate con- fusion at this intersection. Councilman Merritt advised that the double yellow line was not moved back to the sidewalk line as was previously recom- mended. Mr. Envall advised that this could be blasted out along with the arrow and word "only ". (c) Item 10- Mr. Envall advised that the State Division of High- ways has already been advised of the recommendation to extend the median joggle bars on Rosemead Blvd. at Pentland Avenue as a safety measure, and this request was to receive Council approval as well. (d) Item 12- Mr. Envall advised that with the installation of a new service st ; ;Jtion, this intersection is in need of up -crag; i ng, The recommendation can add 135 ft. of lane line and will greatly aid congestion during the race track season. Since there is no demand for parking, it is recommended that red curb be placed back to the first residential drive. 777 Council Minutes, July 20, 1965 - Page 4 (e) Item 15(g) Mr. Koski stated that the School District had failed to notify the City soon enough that there would be a need for a crossing guard at Rosemead and Callita for the summer school session at Oak Ave.. summer school. The hours required are three hale -hour periods during the day, and since there was insufficient time to hire through the regular channels, it was suggested that one of the Park Department staff be assigned this duty. One has already been assigned and checked out by the Sher- iff's Department. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Item's 5, 8, 10 and 12 as per Traffic Commission recommendation. Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 17. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -503: WARRANTS & DEMANDS Nos. 6811 through 6845 in the sum of $53,225.31. Acting City Manager presented Resolu- tion No. 65 -503, advising that this included the purchase of U. S. Treasury Bills. After clarification of a few of the items, Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -503, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason 18. REQUEST FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT: Mr. Koski advised an application for Charitable Solicitation Permit had been received from the Playroomers Auxiliary of the Assistance, together with a letter requesting permission to place Ford Gum -ball Machines throughout the City in various stores. Considerable discussion followed regarding the use of these gum -ball machines by various clubs and organizations. After an initial motion to deny by Councilman Merritt, which was seconded by Councilman Nunamaker, Mr. Merritt moved to amend the motion pending further proof as to the organizations charitable functions. After further discussion, it was Felt that any charitable solicitation within the City should directly benefit the citizens of this City. Councilman Merritt again moved to deny the request of the Playroomers on the basis that the monies derived from the gum -ball machines would not be of local benefit, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. Mayor Harker so ordered the denial and requested staff to so advise the Playroomers. 19. COMMUNICATIONS: (a) L. A. County Boundary Commission Proposed Annexation No. 1965-3. Mr. Koski read letter concerning the proposed an- nexation. Councilman Merritt moved to receive and File, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously. (b) Mayor Harker read a sample proclamation requesting that since there is a need for a community center in Temple City, the Temple City Youth Center, Inc. is sponsoring the 1st Annual Community Fair to run for four days beginning August 5, 196,; For the purpose of creating a special building fund from the profits to go towards the erection of a Community Center, and requesting that the week beginning August 5, 1965 be proclaimed as Community Center Week in Temple City. Councilman Merritt moved to request the Mayor to so pro- claim, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. (c) Councilman Tyrell advised the Council he had received in the mail a newspaper article from the Temple City Times depictincc; the various activities of the 7th, 8th and 9th grade girls program at Oak Avenue School. One of the activities, which 778 Council Minutes, July 20, 1965 - Page 5 represented the class in good grooming and showed one phase of this, care of the hair. The question was raised as to whether this type of activity is true recreation. It was suggested that the Director of Recreation submit a report on this program. 20. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHC WISH TO SPEAK: Mrs. Anna Blevins, 9612 La Rosa Dr., addressed the Council, ad- vising that she wished to appeal a Traffic Commission denial for an overnight parking permit. Traffic Engineer Envall stated that his investigation of the application showed that the Blevins have two cars, a camper and a boat. The garage is being utilizery by the boat, which is so large that it must go cross -wise in the garage and the driveway is not long enough to accommodate the other vehicles. It was his recommendation to grant this re- quest as it was a unique situation. The Traffic Commission voted denial with the recommendation that the Blevins could knock out the back of the garage and put in a rear door to en- able them to put the boat in the back yard. Mrs. Blevins claims this cannot be done since they rent the house. Her temporary permit has run out and she has received a ticket and the re- quest at this time is for some relief until this matter can be appealed in the proper manner. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant a temporary permit to Mrs. Blevins for a period of ten days after the next Council meeting, and since it was a clerical error, to take care of the ticket she has received. Seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: (a) Mayor Harker asked if each of the Councilmen would jot down the names of the applicants for positions on Commissions as there is a need for a new Parks & Recreation Commissioner. Mayor Harker asked that this be placed on the Study Session Agenda for Aug. 2nd and then on the Aug. 3rd. Agenda. (b) Councilman Tyrell asked about the traffic signals on Las Tunas and was advised by the Traffic Engineer that the part is being installed and the syncronization should be com- plete by the end of the week. (c) Councilman Tyrell asked about the vote by the employees for State Employees Retirement System and was advised by Mr. Koski that the employees voted 100% in favor, and that the contract will be presented to the Council at the August 3rd meeting for approval. (d) Mr. Koski advised that since the City has an agreement with the L. A. Stake office, a letter be written terminating the lease. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, seconded by Council- man Tyrell and carried unanimously. (e) Mr. Koski advised that this City had an agreement with the City of Rosemead to pro -rate sharing of Ray Cushman, Plan- ning Director. A letter should be sent to Rosemead to can- cel this agreement so that Temple City may have his services full time. Councilman Tyrell so moved, seconded by Council- man Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Dickason (f) Mr. Koski advised that the City has received two letters concerning the removal of trees. Mrs. Contopolus, 10053 Bogue Street claims a large roadside tree has damaged her sewer and water service and requests the removal of the tree as well as payment for costs involved with replacing the sewer line. Mr. Koski advised that it has been a County policy to issue a permit to the property owner for removal of a tree where it interferes with a sewer line, but this should be an expense of the property owner. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that it is the property owners obligation, Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request for reimbursement and for the City not to remove the tree, 779 1 Council Minutes; July 20, 1965 - Page 6 seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. The other request for tree removal was from Mr. Harold Dobert. 5841 N. Golden West Ave. Mr. Dobert was in the audience and addressed the Council stating that he has 7 units and the branches of the tree extend over the entire lawn, making it impossible to grow grass. He has recently had a heart condition and it not able to rake the leaves. In addition, the roots are buckling the sidewalk, not only creating a rather hazardous condition, but causing puddles to form after watering. He is willing to pay half the cost of removing the tree. Mr. Koski advised that an inspection disclosed that the tree is healthy and there is moderate damage to the side- walk. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request For tree removal, but suggested that the staff inspect the ccndition of the sidewalk and repair if necessary. It was also sug- gested that the mess created by the adjacent radiator shop be cleaned up. Councilman Merritt advised that the repair shop on Oak Avenue is causing the same type of trouble. 22. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn to a special meeting on July 27, 1965 in the Council Chambers for the purpose of consid- ering proposed annexations, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 to the Special Meeting on August 3, 1965 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5936 M. Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST : Deputy ty Clerk Mayor 780