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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1965-09-21_Regular 1965C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE . CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 21, 1965 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Harker called the regular meetinc of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. Invocation was given by Rev. Bloomquist of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 5319 Halifax, followed by the 3. Mayor leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin and Acting City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of Sept. 7, 1965. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 7, 1965, as mailed, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -162: 2nd read. Re Off-Street Parking Exemptions. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 65 -162 and read title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 1609 AND ADDING NEW SECTION 1610 TO THE ZONING CODE, ARTICLE IX OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLANNED FACILITIES FOR PARKING. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -162, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimouslyy. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -162, Councilman Nunamaker second- ed, and the motion was unanimously carried. ORDINANCE N0...65 -175: 2nd read. Incorporation of Ord. #151 and Ord. #153 into Municipal Code. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 65-175 and read title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE ZONING CODE OF THIS CITY BY INCORPORATING THEEIN BY REFERENCE ORDINAN- CES #65 -151 AND #65 -153 PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -175, Council- man Dickason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. .Coun- cilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -1.75, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -172: 2nd read. Re Charitable Solicitations. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 65 -172 with correc- tions and read title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 4 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE REGULATING OF CHI.RITABLE SOLICITATIONS AND REPEALING SECTION 4260 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE IN CON- NECTION THEREWITH. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -172, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -172 as corrected, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -174: 2nd read. Relating to Building Permits City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -174 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL_ OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 8103, 8104, AND 3105 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT'S. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -174, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 55 -174, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -177: 2nd read. Re purchasing procedure City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -177 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2609 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -177, Councilman Tyrell se- conded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Councilman 804 Council Minutes, September 21, 1965, page 2 Merritt moved to adopt`.Ordinance No. 65 -177, Councilman Nunamak- er seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Attorney explained this provides for purchases of equipment, supplies, etc., for City Hall and equipment therewith, which can be purchased by the City Manager by oral or written bids. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. CURB & GUTTER: (a) Lower Azusa, south side, Temple City Blvd. to Ellis Lane (b) Temple City Blvd., east side, Broadway to Live Oak (c) Pentland, north side, Alessandro to Encinita Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing on items (a), (b), and (c), Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Acting City Manager Koski referred to item (a) and advised that curb and gutter is now installed in excess of 50%. Also that all the property to be assessed is in the City of El Monte, and we must have the consent of that City before the curb, gutter and driveways can be installed. He re- commended the hearing on item (a) be held over until the next Council meeting in lieu of this consent from El Monte. Council- man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. (b) Temple City Blvd., east side Broadway to Live Oak. Acting City Manager Koski stated under item (b) that 67.6% of the lineal front footage was represented in this petition. Mayor Harker asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this installation and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing on item (b) Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the installation and to direct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Coun- cilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. (c) Pentland, north side, Alessandro to Encinita Acting City Manager Koski stated the petition for the installa- tion represented 83.64% of the lineal front footage of the area involved. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation. Mr. Bellevue, 9217 Pentland, stated he operated a business at this address and he was opposed to the installation as he felt it would interfere with the present parking on the right of way. Mayor Harker asked if anyone else wished to speak and no one came forward. Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing on item (c), Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve the installation and to direct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Dickason se- conded, and the motion was unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING: CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK: Broadway, T.C. Blvd. - Cloverly north side Councilman Merritt moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Acting City Manager Koski stated one petition for the curb and gutter was signed by 91% of the lineal footage, and 91% also on the pe- tition for sidewalks. Mayor Harker asked if anyone in the aud- ience wished to speak on this installation. Mrs. Kelder, 9537 E. Broadway, requested information and stated she was much in Favor of the improvement. No one else came forward to speak at this time. Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public hear= ing, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimous ly. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the installation and to direct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Coun- cilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 11. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -520: re appointment to Selection Committee of So. Calif. Rapid Transit District - A. L. Nunamaker The Acting City Manager read title to Resolution No. 65 -520 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF- ORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILiTfES CODE, Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -520, Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion 805 Council Minutes, Sept. 21, 1965, page 3 was unanimously carried. 12. AMENDMENT TO COUNTY STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: The Acting City Manager explained this amendment was to adjust the overhead rates as determined by the Road Dept. and the Audi- tor Controller, to 14% general and 6% county overhead. Council- man Dickason moved to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -517: Authorizing acquisition of property for Parking District No. 4 City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 65 -517 A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C!TY OF TEMPLE CITY, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESS- ITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEE INTEREST IN AND TO CERTAI1r' REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, TO WIT: OFF STREET PARKING FACILITIES, Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -517, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 14. LAND ACQUISITION APPRAISAL, PARKING D I ST. No. 4 City Attorney Martin stated that the acquisition just authorized by Resolution No. 65 -517 would necessitate hiring an appraiser and he recommended Thomas 0. Berge be hired for the appraisal at a fee of $325.00. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the hiring of Mr. Berge at a cost of $325.00, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Re adoption of Ordinance No. 65 -163 concerning tea rooms, cafes, etc., which are selling on -sale alcoholic beverages. The City Attorney recommended a public hearing be scheduled for consideration of Ordinance No. 65 -163 which would amend the zoning ordinance and a public hearing for this purpose is requir- ed by law. Councilman Nunamaker moved to set a public hearing for Oct. 5, 1965, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 16, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. Request for waiver of fee for use of the Auditorium at Live Oak Park by the T. C. Jaycees. The Parks & Recreation Com- mission recommend denial for waiver of fee based on park policy of hourly fee being charged during hours when the Park is not normally open. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve the re- commendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission and deny the waiver of fees, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. b. Request for use of L. 0. Park facilities from American Youth Soccer Organization Oct. 23/65 through March, 1966. Approv- al recommended subject to city insurance requirements and no. interfering with existing recreation programs. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commission, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. c. Request for sale of programs & refreshments at L. 0. Park frcm Pop Warner Assn. Commission recommends approval. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded . and the motion was unanimously carried. 170. AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES & CITY OF TEMPLE CITY: re Improvement of Broadway between Rosemead & Muscatel. The Acting City Manager presented the proposed agreement to cover this joint improvement with the County. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the Agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Dickason Second- ed, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 806 Council Minutes, September 21, 1965, page 4 18. AGREEMENT GROUND MAINTENANCE AT COUNTY BUILDING- County Library: Acting City Manager Koski presented the proposed agreement to the Council. Councilman Dickason moved to approve and to author• ize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -522: re Denial of Variance, Maranatha Chris- tian High School. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 65 -522 and read title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING A VARIANCE AND REVERSING RESOLUTION NO. 65- 163PC. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -522, Council- man Merritt seconded, and the Resolution was unanimously adopted. 20. SET ASSESSMENT PUBLIC HEARING: 4812 & 426 Temple City Blvd., $87.50 and $50.00. Councilman Tyrell moved to set for hearing on October 5, 1965, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 21. RESOLUTION NO. 65- 521: Jarrants & Demands Acting City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 65 -521, tWar- rants & Demands No. 7063 through No. 7082, in sum of $17,349.79. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -521, Coun- cilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 22. APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS & AUTHORIZATION TO GO TO BID FOR LANDSCAPING ON DOUBLE DRIVE. Acting City Manager Koski advised Krelle & Lewis had provided the plans and specifications for the landscaping improvements on Double Drive, and presented the plans and specifications to the City Council. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the plans and to authorize going to bid on the improve- ment, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. 23.. COMMUNICATIONS: a. request for charitable solicitation permit from United Church Women for UNICEF on Oct. 30, through trick or treat program. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Nunamakerseconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. b. request for Proclamation for "Lock Your Car Week" Sept. 27 through Oct. 3. 4ith the approval of the Council, Mayor Harker so proclaimed. c. request for use of L. O. Park by Kiwanis for Kids Day, also to sell refreshments, and to hang two street banners Sept. 20 through Sept. 27. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to grant subject to liability insurance requirements, Coun- cilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously . d. request for charitable solicitation permit for St. Judes Children's Research Hospital on Oct. 24, 1965 from 2 to Lo- P.M Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Merritt second- ed, and the motion was carried unanimously. e. L. A. County Boundary Commission re proposed annexations #43 & #44, City of Monrovia. Councilman Merritt moved to receive and file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unan- imously carried. 24. TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward to address the Council at this time. 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Nunamaker reminded the Council of the Sister City invitation to the ice cream social on Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 P. M. in Temple City Park. 807 Council Minutes, September 21, 1965, page 5 City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 65 -524 to start proceedings for acquisition of land for a public park and read title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEE INTEREST IN AND TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, TO WIT: PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 65 -524, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Attorney recommended in connection with Parking District No. 1 that the purchase be completed by the City of the Young property in the amount of $61,812.82. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 65 -525 authorizing the advance from the general fund to complete the above purchase. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -525, Council- man Dickason seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney stated the City has been collecting $150. per month rent on one of the properties in Parking District #1 and he recommended it be general fund monies and that this money should apply against the funds the City has paid. City Treasurer Buchan stated the City has been paying monthly payments and inter- est out of general funds and this would be one way to reimburse the City. Councilman Dickason moved to Follow the City Attorney's recommendation and that the $150. per month be credited to gener- al funds and not to the Parking District, Councilman Tyrell se- conded and the motion was unanimously carried. City Attorney Martin stated it was still his recommendation that a settlement be made on the acquisitions in Parking District #3. Councilman Nunamaker moved to advance the money to get Parking D District #3 under way, Councilman Tyrell seconded. The City Attorney stated the 30 day escrow requested should start as of this date, and the Acting City Manager recommended the payment be contingent upon reimbursement of the funds advanced to Parking District #1. The motion was carried unanimously. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 65 -526 authorizing the advance of funds for the acquisitions in Parkins District #3. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 65-526, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried by the Following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen-None ABSTAINING: Councilman- Merritt Acting City Manager Koski presented a request from the School District for use of four bleachers to be used at the T. C. High School, the District to pick them up and return in good condi- tion. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Nunamaker se- conded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Koski presented a request from the T. C. Lions Club to place a banner across Las. Tunas jct. 4 -18 advertising their annual breakfast on Oct. 17. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant subject to the insurance requirements, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Koski presented Resolution No. 65 -523, a warrant in the sum of $04.90 against the Parking Dist. Imp. Fund #2 to the Tax Collector. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -523, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. The Acting City Manager presented the requirements for a Planning Director, salary range $755. - $940., the position under the dir- ection of the City Manager, and working with the Planning Commis- sion and City Council. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell 808 Council Minutes, September 21, 1965, page 6 moved to have this published to find a Planning Director subject to these specifications, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the mot; motion carried unanimously. The Acting City Manager presented an additional warrant payable to John Bloeche in the amount of $172.50, a park employee in the Recreation Dept. who has returned to school. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Harker presented a letter from the P. T. A. Assn. request- ing Oct. 4 -10 be proclaimed as P. T. A. Membership Week. Coun- cilman Merritt moved to have the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Harker at this time asked Mrs. Grace Vett in the audience if she wished to address the Council as she had not done so at the time for those in the audience who wished to speak. She came forward and protested to the Council concerning their action on Sept. 7 reinstating the building permits on the Graham property at 5434 Temple City Blvd. Following a lengthy discussion between Mrs. Vett and the City Council, Councilman Nunamaker moved to refer this matter back to the Planning Commission, Councilman Merritt seconded. Councilman Tyrell stated he felt there was nothing to be accomplished by this action, that the Planning Commission will be on record one way or the other, and it will be appealed back to the Council. That it was just more paper work and just prolonging an unfortunate position. Roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Harker NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None 26. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to the next re- gular Council Meeting on Oct. 5, 1965, seconded and carried. Council adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. Next regular meeting on October 5, 1965, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City,. at 7 :30 P. M. ATTEST: Deput City Cler 1 Mayor 809