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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1966-12-06_Regular 1966C O U N C I L M I NUT E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 6, 1966 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. Rev. R. E. Schulz of the Lutheran Churr:h, 9123 Broadway, gave the invocation following which Mayor Tyrell 3. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilman- Harker ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Public Works Director Pizzorno, Recreation Director Kobett, and City Manager Koski Mayor Tyrell advised the Council that Councilman Harker had ad- vised him that it was necessary for him to be in England and he could not be present. Councilman Beckley moved to excuse the absence of Councilman Harker, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Regular meeting of Nov. 15, 1966. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Nov. 15, 1966, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. b. Adjourned meeeing of November 21, 1966. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the Nov. 21, 1966, adjourn- ed meeting as mailed, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -212: 2nd read. re dismantling of motor vehicle. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 66 -212 for second reading, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPL', . CITY ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS TO THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE DISMANTLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON "R" ZONED PROPERTIES. Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 66 -212 and to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION NO. 66 -682: relating to business license rates to be applied to Business Classifications in Ordinarce No. 66 -213 Sections 6402.1 through 6402.9 City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 66 -682 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 6402.1 THROUGH 6402.9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES. He advised the Council that this Resolution sets the proposed rates to be paid as referenced in Ordinance No. 66 -213. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -682, Councilman Merritt seconded. Councilman Briggs referr to Section 6402.6 and stated he felt the annual rate under sub - section "a "should be $35.00 annually. Following discussion Councilman Beckley amended his motion to include a correction under Section 6402.6, subsection a to make the annual rate $35. Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -213: 2nd read. re Business Licenses City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 66 -213 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING CHAPTER -2 AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 2, 3, 4, AND 5 THERETO RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 66 -213 and that this Ordinance is necessary for revenue of the City and to be immediately effec- tive, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. 983 Council Minutes, December 6, 1966, page 2 9. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -214: Amending Sections 6402,1 through 6402,9 of the Temple City Municipal Code re Business License Rates: 1st reading. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 66 -214 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 6402.1 THROUGH 6402.9 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE RATES. On page 2, section 6402.6 subsection "a' vies corrected to read $35. annually. Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 66 -214, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. No further action was taken as this was the first reading of the ordinance. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -215: 1st reading. Amending section 6301 and the 1st paragraph of Section 6309 (b of the Temple City Municipal Code. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 66-215 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 6301 AND THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 6309 (b) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES. Councilman Beckley moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 66 -215, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. As this was the first reading of the Ordinance no further action was taken. NEW BUSINESS: 11. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE: Recreation Director Kobett presented the proposed improvements of the north baseball diamond at Live Oak Park. The major pro- ject is to extend the concrete work around the concession stand and dugout areas, to include a 3" slab around each concession stand to be four feet in width. They also propose to paint the grand stands and the trim on the buildings and repaint the dugout area, to re -treat the infield area to retard grass growth and to cut down on weeds. Additionally they would like to in- stall a rotary air operated vent in the roof of the concession stand. The Commission approved these projects pending accep- tance by the Foreman of the Building and Grounds which he has approved. They also request permission to set removable pipes at the ends of the grand stands about 18" apart to prevent bike traffic in front of the stands which has also been approved by Mr. Ristow, Foreman of Building and Grounds. The American Little League to pay the costs of these improvements and furnish the labor required. Following discussion Councilman Beckley moved to approve the recommendations of the Parks & Recreation Commission, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was un- animously carried. At this time Recreation Director presented Dan Bemoll, the new Park Director replacing Robert Henry who resigned last July 1. He will assume responsibilities at Live Oak Park. Mr. Bemoll wad welcomed to the staff by the Mayor. Mayor Tyrell gave the Councilmen copies of the new agenda for their inspection, and which was approved by the Councilmen for future use. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -216: relating to interim classification of properties heretofore annexed. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 66 -216 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 65858 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE TEMPORARILY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTIES HERETOFORE ANNEXED. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 66 -216, and to adopt as an urgency ordinance, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 13. REQUEST FOR CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMITS: City Manager Koski presented a request for a permit from the Los Angeles County Heart Assn. for solicitation the month of February 1967. Also a request from the Retarded Children's Assn. of the 981+ Council Minutes, December 6, 1966, page 3 San Gabriel Valley for a door -to -door candy sale Dec. 17 -24. Councilman Briggs moved to approve both of these charitable soli- citation requests, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 14. SISTER CITY VISIT REPORT: Councilman Beckley Councilman Beckley reported on the visit to Magdalena, Mexico, which started on Thanksgiving morning. He explained in detail the program and their wonderful acceptance by their hosts, and stated he felt the program very worth while and that it should be developed further. He also presented the Council with a letter from the Mayor of Magdalena welcoming the visitors from Temple City. 15. STATE EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM: City Manager Koski advised that under contract each four years an Actuarial evaluation is made of the SERS and all members share the cost, which at this time is $105. for Temple City. The request is also for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City. Councilman Briggs moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement and the payment of $105. as the City's share of the cost of the actuarial evaluation, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 16. SET PUBLIC HEARING: Appeal from Planning Commission Denial of Zone Variance Case #66 -200, 5615 N. Noel Dr., Rosalie Masciangelo Councilman Merritt moved to set the public hearing for Jan. 3, 1967, on the above appeal, 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 17. TRACT NO. 29315: Almquist & Hewko, Rosevale & La Rosa The Public Works Director presented a letter from the County En- gineer stating the work has been satisfactorily completed and recommending the Council accept and approve the Water System and release the Subdivision Water System Agreement and that part of the cash deposit submitted in lieu of the Faithful Per- formance Bond. Councilman Beckley so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 18. 1964 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE: Public Works Director Pizzorno presented a bill from Krelle & Lewis and an Assignment by the City of $14,031.13 from the Los Angeles County Flood Control for engineering work under terms of a City- County Agreement, and an Agreement between the City and Krelle & Lewis. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the Assignment and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City authorizing payment to Krelle & Lewis of funds by the Los Angeles County Flood Control Dist. in the sum of $14,031.13, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 19. APPOINTING SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKWAY TREES: AS REFERENCED IN THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Merritt moved to appoint the Public Works Director as Superintendent of Parkway Trees, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -689: Warrants & Demands The City Manager presented Resolution No. 66 -689 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $79,998.75, DEMAND NOS. 9007 THROUGH 9064. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -689, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 21. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a letter from Jacob Gunst, Chairman of the March of Dimes stating the 20th of Jan. 1967, from 12 :00 noon to 5 :15 P. M. they would conduct the Line of Dimes, on the sidewalk on the north side of Las Tunas Drive from Primrose to Camellia Ave. Also the automobile solicitation will be conduct- ed by adult Kiwanians in the left turn pockets on Las Tunas Dr. Council Minutes, Dec. 6, 1966, page 4 just east and west of Temple City Blvd., north and south of Las Tunas Dr. between the east -west alleys. (Should traffic become congested solicitations will stop and barriers removed.) They also request a 4 -way No Left Turn" standard in the center of the intersection with 40 safety cones and 8 barricades for the protection of the volunteer workers. Permission is also requested for use of the Public Address Sys- tem from Primrose to Camellia on Las Tunas Dr., and from 6 to 8:30 P. M. on Jan. 31, 1967, for the Mothers' March. They also requested no other charitable solicitation permit be issued during these times. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve these requests deleting the prohibition of other solicitations, and subject to the condition of appropriate liability insurance being furnished the City, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 22. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward to address the Council at this time. 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The Public Works Director read a letter from the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council which calls for the citizens to use excessive caution for safety during the coming Holiday season. Mr. Pizzorno read in full the proposed Resolution. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the proclamatio, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The Public Works Director presented a letter from Miller Bros. Floats, asking that the street entering their property be named Miller Dr. He advised this street is named Alessandro on the street maps we have on file and he did not recommend the change of name, to which the Council agreed. Mayor Tyrell asked the Public Works Director about the paving on Baldwin Ave., and it will be checked out further. Discussion followed regarding the holding of the Dec. 20 meeting of the Council, and it was agreed if nothing comes up which re- quires immediate action that on the Friday prior to the 20th, this meeting will be cancelled with all necessary parties so notified. Councilman Merritt asked about the house on Baldwin and Daines and was advised it was to be moved within 30 days, which would be by Dec. 12. The Public Works Director advised there had been no problems re- ported due to the rain storm. Discussion followed re checking of blinkers on the barricades and the Public Works Director advised that the Sheriffs Dept. under normal patrol check on these. If a specific problem,as lights not working, they notify the County Road Dept. who should take care of any emergency within about 30 min. This also applie. to Stop lights Mayor Tyrell introduced Mr. Eberhardt from the audience who is a candidate for Council in the City of Lancaster in their incor- poration election. Mr. Eberhardt advised their incorporation is looking better all the time. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the visit and offered to help in any way possible. 24. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council ad- journed at 8:29 P. M. Next regular meeting of the City Council on Dec. 20, 1966, at 7 :30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. ATTEST: r City lerk 986