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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1966-10-04_Regular 1966C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 4, 1966 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. Rev. Roger Hillis of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9642 Live Oak Ave., Temple City, gave the 3. invocation, following which the Mayor led the Pledge of Alle- giance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen - Clemson, Harker Councilman Beckley moved to approve the absence of Councilman Harker, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works Director Pizzorno, and City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of September 20, 1966, Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 20, 1966, as mailed, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. PRESENTATION: JUAN PAVLOVIC, FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM CHILE Juan Pavlovic, a foreign exchange student from Le Union, Chile, read a letter of greeting from the Mayor of Le Union to the Mayor of Temple City in Spanish, which was also read transcrib- ed in English. The Greeting was received by Mayor Tyrell who in turn welcomed Juan to Temple City and invited him to take part in the activities of the community. PERSONNEL ACTION: Acceptance of resignation and appointments. At this time the City Attorney read a letter of resignation sub- mitted to the City Council from John W. Clemson, Councilman, effective Sept. 29, 1966, due to his having accepted a position with the Pacific Gas and Electric Company in San Francisco. City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 66 -664 A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ACCEPTING THE RESIGNATION OF JOHN W. CLEMSON AS CITY COUNCILMAN. Mayor Tyrell on behalf of the Council expressed regrets that Mr. Clemson was resigning, following which. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -664, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Tyrell stated by adoption of Resolution No. 66 -664 accept- ing the resignation of Councilman Clemson, that a vacancy was created on the Council, and that it was the duty of the Council to make an appointment to fill the unexpired term. City Attorne; Martin presented Resolution No. 66 -665 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING KENNETH C. BRIGGS AS CITY COUNCILMAN to fill such vacancy expiring four years from April, 1966, Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -665, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Merritt Tyrell ABSENT: Councilman - Harker The Mayor requested Mr. Briggs to come forward and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to him following which he was seated at the Council table. The Mayor also presented him with a Certificate of Recognition for his years of service as a Planning Commissioner. Councilman Briggs expressed his appre- ciation for the Certificate and stated he would serve to the best of his ability as a member of the City Council. Mayor Tyrell stated due to the resignations end changes there were several vacancies on the Commissions. Councilman Beckley moved to nominate Al Millham as Planning Commissioner for unexpired term to May 25, 1967, Sigmund Caswell as Planning Commissioner for term to expire May 25, 1967, Louis T. Gilbert- son as Traffic Commissioner for unexpired term to Aug. 1, 1968, Council Minutes, October 4, 1966, page 2 William M. Cole as Traffic Commissioner for term to expire Aug. i, 1968, and Max Maudlin as Parks & Recreation Commissioner for term to expire Jan. 5, 1968, Councilman Merritt seconded the motion, and the motion was unanimously carried. The Mayor requested these four gentlemen to come forward and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to them. Mayor Tyrell then presented e Certificate of Recognition to Al Millham for his work on the Traffic Commission, and one to Sigmund Cas- well for his work on the Parks & Recreation Commission. Mayor Tyrell then called for Mrs. Georgia Maxey to come forward and presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her work on the Traffic Commission from the time of its organization until her resignation on August 1 of this year. Due to Mr. Clemson's resignation the Mayor advised there were several vacancies as delegates and alternates to Associations. Councilman Harker is representative of the City to the League of Calif. Cities, and he suggested Councilman Briggs as Alternate. As Mr. Clemson was on the "Selection Committee" of So. Calif. Rapid Transit District the Mayor recommended Paul Beckley as the City representative. Also Mayor Tyrell will replace Mr. Clemson on the Civil Defense Committee. All the suggested re- placements were approved by the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE N0. 66 -209: 2nd read. re Clarification of R -2 Zone. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 66 -209 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 503 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOT AREAS IN R -2 ZONE. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 66 -209, Councilman Beckley seconded. Councilman Briggs stated he had voted on this in the Planning Commission and asked if he should abstain. The City Attorney advised he was eligible to vote as a Councilman. Roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 7. REPORT ON EL MONTE AIRPORT: Public Works Director Pizzorno presented Mr. Dennison,the Manager of the El Monte Airport, who explained in detail the patterns used as well as the operation which is under Los Angeles County. He explained the right hand turn pattern had been in use for a long time. It was explained this was done at that time when the old Rosemead airport had a left hand pattern. As this air- port no longer exists it was felt possibly something could be done to reverse the present pattern at the El Monte Airport. Following a lengthy discussion it was decided that the staff will consult the County and report at the study session of the Council on October 31. NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -659: appointing temporary recreation employees* City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -659 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEM- PORARY EMPLOYEES. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -659, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 9. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -660: appointing Planning & Engineering Aide. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -660 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ENGINEERING AND PLANNING AIDE. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -660, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 959 Council Minutes, October 4, 1966, page 3 10, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES: BATES & DIEHL City Manager Koski presented a proposed contract for Council con- sideration with Bates & Diehl starting Oct. 1, 1966, for a nine month period ending June 30, 1967, for public relations services to the City for forty hours monthly at $400. per month. He also advised this money has been budgeted. Mayor Tyrell introduced Mrs. Patti Bates of this firm at this time. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the contract and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 11. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. Cloverleaf Squares: recommend Mr. Alan Lloyd be retained as a specialist in the square dance area, and for him to be responsible for area at Live Oak Park, 7:30 -11:00 P. M. com- mencing Sept. 26, 1966, also responsible for collection of fees and conduct of activity, and that he be given a key to open and close the park. Recreation Director Kobett presented the above recommendati.on,to- gether with an agreement incorporating responsibilities and rules. Existing park rules and regulations would still be in effect and any surplus funds would go to the City. Mr. Alan Lloyd spoke in support of the recommendation. He is a resident at 4919 Heleo and advised 90% of the members are Temple City residents also. Councilman Beckley moved to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City, Council- man Merritt seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker Recreation Director Kobett advised that between the time of Commission approval and Council consideration,a period of two weeks, the group had rented the area, and inasmuch as the Coun- cil approved the recommendation, he recommended waiver of the fees for the first two nights. Following discussion Councilman Beckley felt the Council should support the Commission and moved to waive the fees for the first two nights as recommended, Coun- cilman Briggs seconded, and the roll call vote to carry was as fol lows: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 2. Temple City Soccer Club: recommend City co- sponsorship of this Club. Following discussion Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 3. Temple City Lion's Club: recommend approval of Lions Club purchase of lion drinking fountain with installation preferred at Live Oak Park, otherwise at Temple City Park. The Recreation Director presented the above recommendation and advised they wished to place a plaque at the base of the fountain, the Club would purchase the fountain and the City would install it, which would be done by the parks department at a cost of from $75. to $125. Following discussion Councilman Beckley moved to accept the gift and to authorize installation not to exceed $125. and to be located at point C indicated on the map, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 12. RESOLUTION NO, 66 -663: Annexation to County Lighting Maintenance District No. 1395, Petition No. 89 -56 Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the above Resolution No. 960 Council Minutes, October 4, 1966, page 4 66 -663 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1395. This area is for the north and south side of Broadway westerly of Temple City Blvd. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -663, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. Clarification of Ambiguity: recommend that Law Offices are a compatable use in R -4 Zone. Planning Director Dragicevich presented the above recommendation. He advised a request had come in from Attorney Welton on behalf of a client for this consideration. Following discussion Coun- cilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker b. Clarification of Ambiguity: recommend an Auto Supply Store is compatable use in C -2 Zone. Planning Director Dragicevich presented the above recommendation: and advised this is a strictly retail operation with no repair or installation services. John L. Shaw, 5816 Temple City Blvd., stated he represented Mr. Reynolds and he assured the Council there would be no repairs conducted on the premises and would be strictly a retail business and he assured the Council his client would accept such restric- tions. Councilman Beckley moved to concur that an Auto Supply Store, retail only, involving no repair, is compatible use in C -2 Zone, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 14. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -661: Demand No. 101 in the sum of $353.08, Temple City Improvement District No. 4 account. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -661 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $353.08 DEMAND NO. 101, ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 4. Coun- cilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -661, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 15. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -662: !darrants & Demands City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -662 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $52,226.99 DEMAND NOS. 8796 THROUGH 8872 AND 8876. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -662, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Harker 16. SET ASSESSMENT HEARING: 9331 Broadway, north side, curb and gutter improvement between Hilton & Alessandro, $117.00 Councilman Beckley moved to set assessment hearing on the above for November 1, 1966, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 961 Council Minutes, October 4, 1966, page 17. COMMUNICATIONS: a. United Crusade request to place posters on ornamental light standards in the City the last week of Oct. until the 1st week of Nov. for 1966 Crusade, to be fastened back with twine or wire, size 14x18, put up by youth groups under adult super vision and to be removed by them. City Manager Koski present ed the above request. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker b. Request from '-l. H. Thompson, Temple City Unified School Dist., to solicit businessmen to purchase advertising in support of Oak Ave. Intermediate School's second yearbook campaign to begin Oct. 7, and end on or before Nov. 19, 1966. City Manager Koski presented the above request. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker c. Request for Proclamation from Dept. of Unemployment for Oct. 2 -8 as "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." City Manager Koski presented the request. Councilman Merritt moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker d. Request from Temple City Friends of the Library for a permit to hold a book fair in the Library patio Nov. 19, 1966. City Manager Koski presented the request and Mrs. Bertha Raines of 6438 Golden West, spoke in support of the book fair. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: John L. Shaw, 5816 Temple City Blvd., thanked the City Council for taking part in the Camellia Festival in the providing of a city public relations staff which would promote civic activi- ties. Leo Knipscher, Pres. of the Temple .City Lion's Club, requested the Council to approve use of the facilities at Live Oak Park for a Diabetes Testing Center for Oct. 13 from 3 to 5 P. M. and 7 to 9 P. M. This is approved by the Director of Recreation subject to Council approval. Councilman Beckley moved to approve: Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The Director of Public Works reported everything on schedule on Baldwin Ave. with 382% completion, and that the project will be completed ahead of schedule. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Fire Dept. for a proclamation declaring Oct. 9-15 as Fire Prevention Week. Councilman Briggs moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Merritt seconded, motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker The City Manager advised the Council the bonds exchange for Vehicle Parking District No. 4 will be made with L. C. Taylor Co. 1 Council Minutes, October 4, 1966, page 6 He requested authorization of the Council to reimburse the City general fund for $45,000. from Parking Dist. No. 4 funds when received to replace money advanced by the City for the acquisi- tion of the property. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the request to return the $45,000. to the General Fund from the Parking District No. 4 fund which had been advanced by the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Manager advised the Council the estimate of cost for addition of office partitions would be $2500. which would also cover electrical work and that there would be no difficulty with the air conditioning. There followed considerable discussion. Councilman Beckley moved to approve expenditure for this work not to exceed $2499., Councilman Briggs seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker City Manager Koski referred the Councilmen to a report re pur- chase of off -set equipment which will be discussed at the Coun- cil study session on October 31. The City Attorney requested Council approval for the final settlement for property on Baldwin Ave. for $21,454. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation of the City Attorney; for settlement at $21,454., Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilman- Briggs ABSENT: Councilman- Harker The opinion on the Malls from the City'Attorney will be consider- ed at the study session on October 31. Also the Council acknowledged receipt of the annual financial report from the Auditor for the year 1965-66. Councilman Beckley suggested the Council request the Parks & Recreation Commission to consider plans for placing speakers in Temple City Park, microphones, for future activities in the park. Also the installation of some kind of band stand, type and loca- tion, also in Temple City Park, and request the Commission to re- port back to the Council which was approved by the Council. Councilman Beckley read a request that Oct. 24 be declared Unit- ed Nations Day, and he so moved. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Merritt commented on the recent visit to the Topeka, a Navy cruiser, which was sponsored by the Rotary and to which the Councilmen were invited. He attended and reported it a very enjoyable trip. 20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn to the study session on October 31, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt second- ed and the motion was carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9:55 P. M. The regular meeting of October 18 will not be held as all Councilmen will be in attendance at the League of California Cities Conference in San Diego. ATTEST: Mayor 963