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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1965-10-19_Regular 1965C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 19, 1965 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. invocation was given by Rev. Delwin Thigpen; I 3. of the First Methodist Church of Temple City. Mayor Harker then led 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 & City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of Oct. 5 which corrected min- utes of Sept.21 were corrected to make the addresses on Temple City Blvd. #4816 and #4026. Under Item lk of the Oct. 5 minutes the following should be added: "Councilman Merritt called atten- tion to trash and refuse along the right of way on El Monte Ave. From Freer south totthe City Limits." Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes as corrected of Oct. 5, 1965, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 65- 163: 2nd read. Re restaurants, tea rooms, cafes;; etc. serving on -sale alcoholic beverages. The City Attorney stated this ordinance was recommended by the Planning Commission and it is patterned after the San Leandro ordinance, and since the first reading the City of Glendora has also adopted such an ordinance. City Attorney, Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -163 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 801 (35) AND 901 (35) AND ADDING SECTION 1300 (20) TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Nunamaker moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -163, Council- man Dickason seconded, and the motion carried. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -163, Councilman Dicka- son seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Harker NOES: Councilman - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Tyrell stated his no vote was based on his belief that it is unconstitutional. PUBLIC HEARING: 7v30 P. M. re amending zoning ordinance to establish permanent 35 ft. height limit on signs and advertising structures (proposed Ordinance #65 -176 recommended by Planning Commission) Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Martin advised the recommendation of the Planning Commission is to reduce the height limit in C, C -2, and CM zones on signs, etc., to 35 ft. The proposed Ordinance No. 65 -176 will make permanent the 35 ft. limitation established by an interim ordinance effective only until Dec. 31, 1965. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this proposed ordinance. No one came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -176 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY BY !MUSING A HEIGHT LIMITA- TION UPON SIGN STRUCTURES IN COMMERCIAL %ONES. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -176, Council:*;. man Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. As this was the first reading of the ordinance no further action was taken. 814 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 2 PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. CURB & GUTTER a. Pal Mal Ave., west side, Daines Dr. to Olive b. Pal Mal Ave., east side, Daines Dr. to Olive Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing on item "a ", Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion :carried unanimously. City Manager Koski advised the petition requesting curb and gutter was signed by 100% of the property owners. Mayor Harker asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and to direct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to open the public hearing on item "b ", Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carri• ed. City Manager Koski advised the Council the petition was signed by 100% of the property owners requesting curb and gutter. Mayor Harker asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Dickason moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and to direct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Nunamaker seconded- and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. - R0TEST HEARING - PROPOSED ANNEXATION #9 Councilman Merritt moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Attorney Martin stated this proposal is to annex certain terri tories located on Rosemead Blvd. just west of the City boundaries at the present time. The boundaries have been approved by the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. The petition is signed by 100% of the property owners within the area proposed to be annexed which has been pre -zoned and has been approved by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County. The Mayor asked the City Clerk if any protests had been filed oppo ing this annexation and was advised none had been received in the office of the City Clerk. Mayor Harker then asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against this proposed annexation. Mr. Geo. E. Simmers, 3952 Callita, San Gabriel, spoke against the annexation. He advised the property to be annexed backs up to his property, his being the third property on Callita, and he is object - inn to the annexation because it leaves his property out, and he Felt it should include more properties whereby a larger commercial development could be attracted to the area. Mr. Simmers was advised of the other proposed annexations and that his property will be in- cluded in one of them. Mrs. Myrtle Bunn, 8946 Callita, San Gabriel, advised she lived and owned the property next to Mr. Simmers and she felt these other properties should be included in this annexation. The proposed annexations #10, #11, #12 and #13 were explained showing the boun- daries of each and the procedures were outlined also. Mrs. Ellen Davis, 8931 Callita, San Gabriel, was very much opposed to the annexation and any kind of commercial development coming into this area. She felt it was a wonderful residential area and by re- zoning and making it a business area it was being spoiled. She was advised sidewalks would be required for any development which would be beneficial for the safety of the children. She was also opposed to this improvement. She questioned calling the Annex- ation "Uninhabited" and the legal interpretaion was explained to her. She advised she came to the meeting to protest the annexation No one else came forward to speak for or against the annexation. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Nunamaker stated the property owners asked for this zon- ing and for annexation to the City and he Felt the annexation shoulc 815 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 3 be approved and the area Lai :en into the City. Councilman Dicka- son felt this annexation should be made, and'if any of the other annexations desire a change of zone after completion they also can come in and ask for it. Mayor,Harker stated in looking at the map that there were quite a number of other properties that are closely contingent and there are only three protests which is a small indication of the people in the area. He agreed with Councilman Dickason that if zoning is a problem it is a matter for another discussio-: rather than the annexation itself. Councilman Tyrell stated the only apparent problem is the type et nature of the development of the property. The issue being anise_ anion of the property he could see no reason why it should not b€:: annexed at this time. He felt if the whole area joined the City it would be better. City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution #65 -535 A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO SAID CITY OF THAT CERTAIN CONTIGUOUS UNINHABIT- ED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 9 ". Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -535, Councilman Merritt seconded. and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Attorney advised the territory just north and south of of the area in Annexation #9 and designated as Annexation #11 have requested annexation and have published a Notice of Inten- tion to Annex in the paper. This is inhabited. Likewise area designated as Annexation #10, which is southerly of Longden and westerly of Rosemead Blvd. to Eaton Wash and to Las Tunas Dr, have requested annexation and published a Notice of Intention to Annex in the paper. Also area designated as Annexation #12, whie is from Huntington Dr. south to present City boundary and east of Rosemead Blvd. to Arcadia city boundary. He stated if the City Council knows of no reason now that they should not be per- mitted to have an election, there is no reason to refuse them that privilege and the City Attorney read title to Resolution No. 65 -537 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPL CITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICES OF INTENTION TO CIRCU- LATE PETITIONS FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATIONS #10, #11, and #12," RESPECTIVELY, AND OF AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE RES- - PECTIVE PETITIONS. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -537, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. For the benefit of the audience the City Attorney explained these three annexations are now under way and an election at a later date will determine whether or not they are joining the City. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -531: appointing City Manager. City Attorney Martin read in full Resolution no 65 -531 titled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING KARL L. KOSKI AS CITY MANAGER AND AS CITY CLERK. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -531, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 8. PLACEMENT CF SIDEWALK ON TEMPLE CITY BLVD. AT CONDOMINIUM, CORNER OF BROADWAY AND 7EMPLE CITY BLVD. City Manager Koski stated on the sidewalks on the north side of Broadway .o From Temple City Blvd. to Cloverly,that the staff re- commends the sidewalks be 4 ft. wide and placed adjacent to the curb from C1overly cast to the condominium property. These resi- dential property owners are net wi11in+q to pay for the additions 2 Ft. as suggested by the Coptic l at the last meeting. On both the Broadway side and Temple City side of the condominium a 6 Ft. sidewalk is recommended adjacent to the curb. Following di cus':° on Councilman Nunamaker moved the recommendat i ons of 6 ft. side- walks on Temple City Blvd, and on Broadway at the condominium adjacent to the curb, and the 4 ft, Fida,walk on Broadway for the ren i der;` i a l area we ;t of t:•.''.e co d ,, t.; i u o C' c,ver l v ad ' a 816 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 4 to the curb be approved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -532: Ordering diagram & assessment spread, Parking District #3. City Manager Koski presented Resolution #65 -532 and read title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ENGINEER TO MAKE AND DELIVER A DIAGRAM OF ACQUISITION FOR AND OF PROPERTY WITHIN VEHICLE PARKING DIS- TRICT NO. 3 OF SAID CITY. Councilman Nunamaker moved °to adopt Resolution No. 65 -532, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motior was unanimously carried, 10. ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS re PARKING DISTRICT #1. City Manager Koski presented escrow instructions for four prop - erties in Parking District #1 as follows: #1. Beatrice M. Saunders property, W 105 ft. of Lot 536, Tr.6561. amount of $18,550.55. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, the motion was unanimously carri- ed. #2. Viola Vokoun property, the east 70 ft. of Lot 536, Tract 6561, amount of $5,550.33. Councilman Merritt moved to ap- prove, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. #3. M. P. & Sylvia M. Kettle, Lots 671 and 687, Tract 6561, amount of $33,833.03. The City Manager advised Mr. Kettle had requested to continue this escrow and close following the first of the year. Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to go into escrow and not close until the first of the year subject to the waiver of lease payments, immediate possession by the City, and no further pro- ration of taxes until the close of escrow and recordation, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. #4. The City Attorney advised on the Wells property, Lot 642 of Tract 6561, that since entering into the option the death of one party has placed this property in probate in Orange Co. it is estimated it will take from 60 days to six months to close this escrow. He recommended going into escrow. Coun- cilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski requested the Council to authorize warrants to be drawn for the first three escrows in the amounts designated on the Parking District No. 1 Improvement Fund. Councilman Mer- ritt moved warrants be drawn in the amounts of $18,550.55, $5,550.33, and $33,833,03 for Escrows #1, 2 and 3 listed above, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimousl; At this time Mayor Harker introduced Mr. Wellington Friday who serves as a Councilman in Granada, British `,lest Indies. Mr. Friday spoke to the Council about his country and his experience:: in Temple City with the Educational Group from various countries,: which group have been living in Temple City for the past week. The City Attorney stated he wished to bring up another item under item #10. This is the lease executed by the City and Mr. Cukier for ten years at $85.00 per mo, on the parking lot at the rear of the Shopping Mart. The lease is dated March 30, 1964, and is effective upon formation of the District. Following discussi- on Councilman Merritt moved to hold action on this over until the next meeting for the Council to review and the Council unani- mously agreed. A copy of the 1 &ase and minute actions will be prepared for Council review. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -530: re part time recreation employees. The City Manager presented Resolution Mo. 65 -530 a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING A PART- TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE. H° advised this is for the recrea- tion Dept. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 12. N!ARD I NG OF CONTRACT FOR MED I/yid STRIP LANDSCAPING ON DOUBLE DR. Engineer Krelle advised the Council that bids for the median strip landscaping on Double Dr, were opened by the City Clerk on October 13. The bids were divided into two schedules as follows: Schedule A for the sprir1k rg system and Schedule B for the l andsea i ng of the med! -4n strip, ';,: advised the Iow bidder 817 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 5 for the sprinklers at $6900.have requested their bid be withdrawn because they made a clerical error. Investigating he found their error to be mathematical. The second lowest bidder was Dukes Landscaping Co. of San Gabriel at $7578 and they were also low bidder on Schedule B for landscaping at $1971. and Engineer Krelle recommended they be awarded the contract. Councilman Tyrell moved to award the contract to Dukes Landscaping Co. in San Gabriel, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 5.. Recommend additional regulations by pavement marking on Longden Ave. easterly of Rosemead Blvd. Item 7. Request for additional warning - crosswalk at Longden Ave. School, recommend school signs and pavement mark- ings. Item 8. Craiglee at Golden West: recommend Not a Through St." sign be installed on northwest corner of intersection. Item 9. Recommend rescinding time -limit parking on Oak Ave. south of Las Tunas Dr. Item 10. Recommend installation of a Stop sign at first alley east of Temple City Blvd. entering Woodruff Ave. Item 14. Recommend policy that all alleys intersecting alleys be Stopped. Administrative Assistant Recupero presented the above recommenda- tions.. Councilman Dickason moved to approve Item 5, Councilman Tyrell seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve Item 7, Councilman Tyrell seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Item 8, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Dickason moved to have the two hour time limit parking investigated, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unan imously carried. Items 10 and 14, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve with the addition that stop bars be included, Councilman Nunamaker se- conded, and the motion carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -533: :k.arrants & Demands Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -533, Warrants & Demands in the sum of $77,717.44, Nos. 7151 -7188, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -534: Parking District #1 Improvement Fund, - /arrant & Demand The City Manager explained this warrant was reimbursement to the City General Fund of funds advanced for the District. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No, 65 -534, warrant & demand in the sum of $68,560.71, No. 102, Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion was unanimously carried. 16. COMMUNICATIONS: The City Manager presented a letter from the Mayor of Long Beach requesting City endorsement to amend the penal Code to make a felony of possession of, throwing of, or use of a "Molotov Cock- tail". Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to send a similar letter to Governor Brown eliminating "any other incen- diary object ", urging that this item be put on call for this Legislative Session, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Engineer Krelle stated he had completed the plans for the 1960 Storm Bond Drain at an estimated installation cost of $530,000. He requested the City Manager be authorized to sign the plans to be submitted tb the Flood Control District. He outlined and explained the plans to the Council. Following discussion Council man Tyrell moved to grant the request, Councilman Merritt second- and carried unanimously by a roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nurmaker, Tyrell, Harker P0[7.3: , 818 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 6 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Merritt brought to the attention of the Council the traffic problem in the alley behind the First Western Bank cause by their drive -up window. Following discussion it was decided to have the Traffic Engineer and Commission check this out. Alsc Councilman Merritt discussed the unloading at various businesses . with the trucks parking in the center of the alley and blocking the movement of traffic. Councilman Tyrell referred to the parking lot behind the City Hall with juveniles racing hotrods etc. creating a bad situatio-. He recommended berms be placed through the parking lot and pos- sibly blocking the exit on the south side approach to the City Hall which would change the traffic pattern, and also have the Sheriff's Dept. handle the gatherings there that are not using the library and are interfering with those desiring to use the 1 ibrary. Councilman Tyrell also called attention to a bad situation on th corner of Encinita and Broadway where the students going to the church school have to walk in the street due to the City right of way being planted with ivy. He recommended this be cleaned off. The City Manager advised the Traffic Engineer is checking this out. Councilman Tyrell also stated on the south side of Las Tunas Dr. between Bledsoe's and the next building there is about an 3 ft. space filled with packing boxes and trash. Councilman Nunamaker advised the gutter by the furniture store is always full of tras. also. The City Manager will have the Fire Dept. check these out, Councilman Nunamaker reported to the Council on LARTS at the League Conference in San Francisco. He also advised he attended the Sister City meeting and that he gave them a report on the success of the program in our City. Mayor Harker referred to the trash problem and asked if there were not an adequate way of taking care of vacant lots, and un- occupied homes. The City Attorney advised he was in the process of drawing such an ordinance which he will bring in at the next meeting. City Manager Koski reported on the proposed annual report to be distributed to approximately 10,000 people, at a cost of $3500. Also he presented a cost of $350. for 5000 brochures to be pre- pared immediately. He advised there were funds in the budget for the brochure. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve 5000 copie of the brochure at $350., Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and thr motion carried unanimously. Before taking action on the annual report the Council requested a report on budget redistribution to see the present status. City Manager Koski stated Res. INo.65 -536 provided fund advance on Parking Dist. #3 for demolition of existing structures and installation of temporary parking in the amount of $2500. until underground utilities and the parking district is developed, these funds to be repaid to the City by the District. He read title to Resolution No. 65 -536 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL: OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ORDERING THE TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH PROCEEDINGS FOR OFF -STREF PARKING DISTRICT #3; DECLARING THE PAYMENT FOR SAID TEMPORARY IMPROVEMENT TO BE FINANCED FROM THE GENERAL FUND: AND DECLARING THAT SUCH ADVANCE SHALL BE PAID FROM THE FIRST MONIES AVAILABLE FROM CASH COLLECTIONS OF ASSESSMENTS OR SALE OF BONDS OR BOTH; ALL AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH IN SECTION 31710 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. Councilman Tyrell corrected the title to read "REPAID FROM THE FIRST MONIES ". Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No.,65 -536 as amended, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. City Manager Koski also recomm::nded in Parking District #1 demo' tion of the old sheriffs property and removal of the home on Camellia, the demolition cost $1885. and temporary resurfacing $1000.. There are funds available within the District. Counci': man Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, ar.:. the motion was carried unanimously. 819 1 1 1 Council Minutes, October 19, 1965, page 7 City Manager Koski advised the Council re Temple City improvement #4, Sewer Improvement on Green St., that the County Engineer has contacted the property owners and they have granted to the City road deeds for the properties indicated on the map which if ac- cepted by the City will make Green St. a dedicated street. The street has been inspected by the Road Dept. and meets requirement for dedication. The City obligation in accepting the road deeds will be to provide street sweeping services and maintenance. Councilman Merritt moved to accept the proposed dedication, Coun- cilman Dickason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised the Board of Supervisors approved .per- manent voter registration centers at the Fire Stations and has requested City Council approval for those located within Cities. Councilman Dickason moved to approve the program to the Board of Supervisors, Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion carried un- animously. City Manager Koski requested the Council to set Nov. 2, 1965, at 7:30 P. M. for a Public Hearing on the application for dancing and entertainment licenses requested by Puss & Boots, 5921 Temple City Blvd. Councilman Dickason so moved, seconded and unanimously carried. Councilman Nunamaker moved property owners within a 300 ft. radius be so notified, Councilman Dickason se- conded and the motion was carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request from the Pathfinder Club of Temple City of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for solicitation for the needy on Halloween. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Koski advised our telephone rotary system is for 28-29 -20 and cannot be expanded which is necessary at this time. He recommended the City Hall number be changed to 285 -3121, which can be expanded into many trunks and would be so listed in the new directory. The old numbers 20-29-20 would be retained for six months and the new ones effective approximately Nov. 1. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the new number, Councilman Dickason seconded and the motion carried unanimously. He also advised a line would be kept open in the lounge every night to provide any group using the lounge an opportunity to call out. 19. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9:47 P. M. 820