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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1966-05-17_Regular 1966C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE C;TY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA MAY 17, 1966 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P. M. He called the attention of the audience to the new •procedure on the top of the Agenda inviting people to address the Council at the time the item is on the agenda on 2. which they wish to speak. Father Lueur of St. Lukes Catholic Church of Temple City gave the invocation, following which the 3. Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Clemson, Harker, Merritt, Tyreii ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 3, 1966. Councilman Clemson referred to the last paragraph of item 5 on page 2 stating it was Councilman Beckley who made a personal appeal to the audience. As there were no further corrections Councilman Clemson moved to approve the minutes of May 3 as corrected, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. At this time Mayor Tyrell requested Mr, David Oakley to come for ward to be sworn in as a new Commissioner on the Planning Commis- sion. The City Clerk gave Mr. Oakley the Oath of Office follow- ing which he was congratulated and welcomed by the members of the City Council. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P,M, CURB & GUTTER, LOWER AZUSA, south side, Fiesta to Cloverly Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised there was a total lineal footage of 282 ft. and approximately 73% or 219 ft, had signed the petition for curb & gutter. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing opened and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this petition. No one came forward to speak. Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project in public interest and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION N0, 66 -608: re granting Zone Variance subject to conditions, Ernest R. Starr, 9129 Las Tunas Dr. City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 66 -608 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE- VERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A, ZONE VARIANCE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -603, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Beckley, Clemson NEW BUSINESS: 7. RENEWAL OF GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: LOS ANGELES COUNTY City Manager Koski advised the present Agreement for General Services with the County expires on June 30, 1966, and he re- commended it be renewed for another five years, He explained this is the General Agreement whereby we contract for various services of the County Departments. Councilman Harker moved to approve a five year renewal of the General Services Agreement, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.. 898 Council Minutes, May 17, 1966, page 2 8. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -609: Budget proposal to Division of Highways for Engineering 1966 -67 Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised this is a Resolution adopting and submitting an annual budget for engineering funds from the Division of Highways and which is based on population, and the established amount for Temple City is $6000. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66- 609, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 9. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION, ROY A.& RICHARD E. STABILE, 6258 Hart Ave., Variance Case No. 66 -183 Councilman Harker moved to set a public hearing on June 8, 7:30 P. M. to hear this appeal, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -610: appointing temporary employee: Recreation Dept. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -610 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE. Councilman. Beckley moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 66 -610, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -611: Warrants & Demands City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 66 -611 A RESOLU- TiON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CiTY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $69i788.140 DEMAND NOS. 8117, 8170 THROUGH 8262, AND 8264 THROUGH 8266. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -611, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. item 12. Rescind red curb south side of Lemon Ave. west of Temple City Blvd. for 49 ft. Director of Public Works Pizzorno stated the curb would be sisned'by no stopping signs on school days from 11. to 5 P.M. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation for Item 12 a, Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion carried unanimously. B. Item 15. Fratus Dr. & Pentland St.: recommend full stop south approach to Pentland on Fratus and placement of double center line easterly of Encinita to 75 ft. east of Fratus. The recommendation of the Traffic Commission was presented by the Director of Public Works. Councilman Clemson moved to approve Item 15 b, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 13. RENEWAL GROUND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY: Temple City County Library, for 1966 -67 The City Manager advised the present agreement expires June 30, and recommended renewal at $35. per month or $420. per year. The County has indicated their interest and requested we submit a price for this service which they will review and submit a contract for renewal for 1966 -67. Following discussion Council- man Clemson moved to approve, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a request from the Temple City American Legion Post #279 for a proclamation from the City declaring June 1, 1966, "AMERICAN LEGION DAY iN TEMPLE CiTY" to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Post 279. The City Manager read in full the proposed proclamation. Coun- cilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Clyde M. Sutton, representing Temple City American Legion Post #279 expressed appreciation for the proclamation and extended an invitation to the Council to participate with them on June 1 at dinner with festivities starting at 5:30, dinner at 6:45 and entertainment and anniversary celebration following.. The Mayor stated Mr. Sutton was the first commander of this post and requested him to carry back to the post the congratulations of 899 Council Minutes, May 17, 1966, page 3 the City Council and that the Council will attempt to be there. Mayor Tyrell at this time introduced Girl Scout Troop #179 who were visiting and welcomed them to the Council meeting. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Clemson advised a Civil Defense Committee meeting had been held and another one to be held on Wednesday and they expect to have a report for the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Merritt suggested the idea used on Council Agendas be extended to all Commission agendas showing the next meeting date of the various Commissions and Council. City Attorney Martin advised the Council that as far as the peti- tions are concerned Annexation 11 has been completed. He pre- sented Resolution No. 66 -612 setting a public hearing for June 82 7:30 P. M. The City Attorney read title to Resolution No. 66 -612 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CALL A SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PROTESTS BY PROPERTY O' !NERS. Councilman Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 66-612, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. The City Attorney advised the Council had requested him to pre- pare a Resolution supporting Proposition W and he read title to Resolution No. 66 -613 A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ENDORSING PROPOSITION W, THE 'WATER BOND ISSUE SPONSORED BY THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AT THE JUNE 7, 1966, PRIMARY ELECTION AND URGING ALL VOTERS TO SUPPORT THE WATER BOND ISSUE. He explained the origin al project was to bring water from northern California called the Feather River project and it is up to the local agencies to bring distribution to the different water agencies. This would be paid for by the water used. Councilman Clemson moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -613, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 66 -614 A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CiTY PERTAINING TO THE DESIGNATION OF PERSONNEL TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE ON DEEDS OR GRANTS ON BEHALF OF THE CiTY OF TEMPLE CiTY: AND DESIGNATING CERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE CiTY OF TEMPLE CiTY TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATES OF ACCEPTANCE OF THESE DEEDS OR GRANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 27281 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE. He explained this was necessary due to change of personnel. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -614, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unan- imously. City Manager Koski presented the calendar for the assessment hearing on Parking District No. 4, and recommended a public hearing be set for July 5th and on June 8 a Resolution be adopt- ed on the City's contribution to this district. He requested this hearing be set by minute order for July 5, 1966, at 7:30 P. M. It was moved by Councilman Harker and seconded by Council man Beckley, and unanimously carried, that the action of the Clerk in fixing July 5, 1966, at 7 :30 o'clock P. M. as the time for the hearing on the assessment heretofore filed with him for Vehicle Parking District No. 4 of the City of Temple City be approved. The City Manager presented a request to proclaim the week of May 22 as "Cerebral Palsy Week ". Councilman Harker recommended the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. City Manager Koski stated an agreement submitted by the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society had been reviewed by the City Attorney. He also stated the Councilmen had received a copy of the agreement and asked for the Council recommendation regarding renewal of the contract. Councilman Beckley moved to authorize a new three year contract on the same terms and conditions, 5;10 to authorize .the M'a!yov 'and City Clerk to execute the agreement, 900 Council Minutes, May 17, 1966, page 4 Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Manager advised that at a prior meeting the Council had indicated interest in having the local radio station in Pasadena retained in the San Gabriel valley. The City Attorney has prepared an affidavit indicating the benefit to the valley, and recommends the facility be allowed to remain in the San Gabriel Valley. He then read the affidavit in full. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. The City Manager brought before the Council the discussion of the acquisition of the Pacific Ackworth school property, the proceedings were initiated last fall, various reports have been made, appraisals have been made, and requested instruction as to further proceedings. The City Attorney advised the action was filed last Sept. and the City has one year to bring to trial. The issue at present is whether the Council wishes to proceed or to abandon the action. There have been many study sessions, financial statistics given us and purchasing costs and develop- ing costs and a determination should be made of further proced- ure. Councilman Harker stated he had been very much concerned over this from the beginning and it appeared to him that there were possibly other avenues that could be explored in the same general area without following through on the condemnation pro- cedure and wanted to qualify his position at this time in that way. Councilman Beckley felt the condemnaticn.proceedings should be dropped at this time and the Council should take a fresh look and discuss other properties. Councilman Clemson asked the City Attorney if we could negotiate with Pacific Ackworth School with or without the condemnation proceedings and was advised this was true, and in that case he felt the con- demnation proceedings should be dropped and they should proceed with other negotiations and that the excessive cost for develop- ment and purchase of the property was not financially expedient to proceed. Councilman Beckley stated if the Pacific Ackworth people are going to proceed with their building program they have started it would be an asset to the community.. Mayor fyrell asked Mr. Manners of the School if the organization in his opinion has suffered any costs so far as the condemnation proceedings have been concerned and was advised they had counsel but at no cost. The Mayor expressed on behalf of the Council and the City appreciation for the candor and forthright presen- tations that have been made by Mr. Manners on behalf of their organization and stated he hoped something could be worked out with them. Councilman Beckley moved to dismiss the pending action against the Pacific Ackworth School For condemnation, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Clemson, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mr. Manners spoke on behalf of the school and expressed their appreciation to the Council for abandoning this condemnation and he assured the Council they would try to become an integral part of the community and plan to cooperate with the Council in any p: program that will provide more recreational area for the City that is consistent with their program. 17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Harker moved to adjourn to an adjourned meeting on June 2, 1966, in the Council Chambers, seconded and carried. Council adjourned at 8 :40 P. M. /aeui,;z /44., City Clerk 901