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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-01-17_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I NUT E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JANUARY 17, 1967 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7 :30 P. M. Elder A. L. Nunamaker of the Re- Organized Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 9458 Broadway, 3. Temple City, gave the invocation. Mayor Tyrell then 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, Planning Director Dragicevich Public Works Director Pizzorno, City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Regular meeting of January 3, 1967. Councilman Merritt corrected the minutes of Jan. 3, page 2, 4th line from the bottom of the page should read "Mayor Tyrell ", page 4 C, Item 10, third line should read "with driveway apron replaced v.'ith solid curbing." Councilman Briggs referred to page 3, No. 9, second paragraph added that proper notice is to be sent to those not complying ". Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of January 3, 1967, as corrected, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. b. Adjourned Meeting of January 5, 1967. The Deputy City : Clerk corrected item 4 line 2 o read -as follows: "session following which the Council adjourned to an adjourned meeting with the. Parks & Recreation Commission on Jan. 16, 1967, at 7:30 P. M." Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of Jan. 5, 1967, as corrected, Council- man Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6, ORDINANCE NO. 66 -206: 2nd read. relating to kennels, small ani- mal hospitals, veterinary offices and Temple City Zoning Code. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 66 -206 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 1001 OF THE TEMPLE. CITY ZONING CODE (kennels). Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 66 -206, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously. carried. 7 :42 P. M. Councilman Harker arrived at this time. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -217: 2nd read. re interim classification of properties heretofore annexed as to zoning. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 67 -217 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EXTENDING ORDINANCE 66 -193. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -217, Councilman Beckley seconded and the motion was unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING: CONT'D. 7 :30 P. M. APPEAL TO COUNCIL FROM DENIAL BY PLANNING COMMISSION VARIANCE CASE #66 -200, 5615 N. !oel Dr. . City Attorney Martin advised the Public Hearing was held on this appeal on Jan. 3, and the Council had continued the hearing to this date for its determination on the appeal, and at this time disposition by the Council is all that will be heard. Planning Director Dragicevich advised he had investigated the County Zoning and the operation of the Beauty Parlor had no existing rights under the County ordinance prior to incorpora- tion when it was zoned R -1 -5000 and this use was not allowed in the County. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved that the - appeal from the Planning Commission denial of Variance Case #66 -200 be denied, Councilman Briggs seconded, the roll call vote to deny the appeal as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 995 Council Minutes, January 17, 1967, . page 2 The City Attorney stated the appeal is not granted and is denied and the use remains without sanction of the City. Appropriate notice of the Council action will be given the applicant. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. Heath & Co., 9635 Las Tunas Dr., Variance Case #66 -203 The Planning Director advised the applicant is the First Western Bank for a roof sign 42 ft. in height instead of 35 ft. maximum as stated in the Zoning Code. Mayor Tyrell declared the Public Hearing opened and the Planning Director explained in detail the variance request for the sign 18 ft. x 12 ft. in size and to be installed at a height of 42 ft which would be 10 ft. above the building. The American Savings Bank sign is 45 ft. high, the Security First National Bank sign is 40 ft. high, and the Bank of America also 40 ft. high. Mr. Dick Gillespie, Mgr. of the First Western Bank, 1545 Rubio Dr., San Marino, spoke on behalf of the bank and stated this was in accordance with other bank signs placed at other branch loca- tions, and that the need for identification of their location i was great. He also felt the sign would enhance their building as well as the community. The Councilmen discussed various aspects of the sign with Mr. Gillespie. The proposed sign is to be placed on the west end of the building so as to cause no inter ference with other signs and to be more effective and legible. Mr. Jack Lloyd, of Heath & Co., 9480. E. Olive, stated he repre -; sented Heath and Co., who handle sign work for all First Western Banks. He advised this request for 7 ft. additional for the sign they felt was necessary to be properly placed and the proper size for the building, that this would be in conformance with other bank signs at other branches, and that in order to identify the bank properly to the flow of traffic on Las Tunas Dr. that this additional height was needed. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of the appeal and no one came forward to speak. He then asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Richard Dreyfus, 9465 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900, Beverly Hills, stated he was the attorney for American Savings Bank, and they were opposed to granting this variance as this sign would then block the American Savings Bank sign. He felt if this sign was kept lower they would not block one another. No one else spoke in opposition. Mr. Lloyd advised the Council they had no desire to block the American Savings sign and that was one of the reasons they pro- posed to place their sign on the west side of their building. He presented photographs for the Council to consider as to how the sign would look in relationship to existing signs. Councilman Briggs moved to close the public hearing, Councilman; Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Briggs stated he appreciated the problem but the or- dinance has been passed and if the appeal is granted they would be granting a privilege and creating a problem, and he felt that this 7 ft. does not make that great a difference. Councilman Harker stated he felt this rather a unique situation with both being involved in the same type of business, and that the need for identification as a bank was not as much of a need as for other businesses. Councilman Beckley compared the height of the signs on the three other banks in the City, and he felt if the sign height was re- duced to 40 ft. it would be in compliance with the other bank signs which are 40 ft. with the exception of the 45 ft. sign of American Savings, and which would be in fair competition. Councilman Merritt agreed with Councilman Briggs that the ordi- nance was passed to limit the height of signs and that the 35 ft. maximum was adequate. 996 Council Minutes, January 17, 1967, page 3 Mayor Tyrell felt not to grant the First Western Bank the same privilege as the other banks whose signs were installed prior to adoption of the ordinance, would be discriminating against the First Western Bank. He felt granting a 40 ft. sign would be reasonable. Councilman Beckley moved to grant this appeal and to set the height limit of 40 ft. otherwise the same size as proposed, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Harker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen- Briggs, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Merritt felt they should look into a time limit abate- ment for non - conforming signs. Mr. Lloyd of Heath & Co., offered his services in connection with any study made re signs. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. a. Curb & Gutter, north side of Garibaldi Ave., St. James to Oak Ave. The Public Works Director advised 68.4% of the lineal footage involved had signed the petition for the improve- ment. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the improvement and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. b. Sidewalk, north side of Garibaldi Ave., St. James to Oak Ave. Public Works Director Pizzorno advised 68.4% of the lineal footage invoved had signed the petition for the improve- ment. Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. c. Curb & Gutter, Woolley Ave., south side, Sultana to Livia. The Public Works Director advised 58.73% has been construct- ed and this will complete the block. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the improvement. Al Van Houten, 9076 Woolley, stated his curb and gutter was in and asked if he would be effected and was advised he would not. Council- man Briggs moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. d. Curb & Gutter, La Rosa Ave., south side, Agnes to Baldwin. The Public Works Director advised 72.6% already exists and this would complete the block. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the improvement and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Briggs moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. e. Curb & Gutter, La Rosa Ave., north side, Agnes to Baldwin. - Public Works Director Pizzorno advised 75% is already exist- ing and this will complete the block. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the improvement and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Beckley moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Harker moved to find items a, b, c, d, and e, in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -693: Warrants & Demands, in the sum of $76,274.49, Nos. 8139 through 9186. The City Manager presented the above Resolution. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -693, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 997 Council Minutes, January 17, 1967, page 4 9. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a letter of resignation from the Parks & Recreation Commission from Michael Cornelison as he has been transferred to Rochester, Minn., effective immediately. Councilman Harker moved to accept the resignation with regrets, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Tyrell read a Certificate of Recognition prepared for presentation to Mr. Cornelison and signed by all of the Council- men. The plaque will be delivered to Mrs. Cornelison due to his absence. 10. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Carl L. Clark, President of the Chamber of Commerce, read a letter to the Council requesting financial assistance from the City for operation of the Chamber in the sum of $18,000. for a year, with payment to be $1500. per mo. He also presented their proposed budget for 1967 together with their program of work as follows: 1. Hiring a Chamber of Commerce Manager. 2. Study of the Fair Share dues (membership contributions). 3. Bad check fan -out program. 4. Up -date By -Laws - to allow people in contiguous unincorporat- ed areas to belong to the Temple City Chamber of Commerce. 5. To stimulate interest in industry and business to locate in Temple City. 6. Print, publish and distribute a city map. 7. Print and publish an industrial list. 8. Publish a quarterly Chamber bulletin. 9. We will represent our members on legislative and zoning matters at the Planning Commission and City Council meetings. 10. Manage the Camellia Festival. 11. Manage the Annual City Picnic. 12. Work very close with City's public relations firm. 13. Organize a Merchants Committee, to raise revenue for the City. 14. Stronger liason between the City and the Chamber. 15. Upgrade the Chamber of Commerce office. Other activities being formulated and the Chamber is dedicating itself to making Temple City a better place to shop, work and live. Proposed Budget for 1967 as follows: Manager Salary Office Help Rent Telephone Office Supplies Postage Payroll Taxes Insurance Utilities Dues & Subscriptions Gifts & Plants Bulletins Santa Claus (candy, etc.) Miscellaneous & Contingency (Annual picnic, Cam. Fest. Promotions, Pres. expenses) $12,585.00 5,200.00 1,800. 300. 350. 230. 940. 150. 225. 150. 150. 600. 300. 1,500. 998 Council Minutes, January 17, 1967, page 5 Total $24,630.00 5,500.00 * $30,130.00 * In addition to above budget the Christmas Lighting program will be supported by the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $5,500. Mr. Clark advised they are requesting the City to budget funds in the amount of $18,000. to be provided the Chamber of Commerce for the proposed budget and program. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to find this request in the interest of the community and that the Council approve and make necessary arrangements to put in motion the provision of financial assistance to the Chamber of Commerce in the sum of $1,500. per month for one year, Councilman Briggs seconded. Mayor Tyrell stated that over the period of years the City has paid various amounts for various projects to the Chamber, and by paying this there would be no other payments. Roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The Council approved the program and budgeted the necessary monies and asked the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The Public Works Director presented the Council with a proposed policy matter regarding the curb and gutter program. The Council agreed this should be held over until the next study session on Jan. 23. Councilman Merritt requested the staff study the possibility of a time abatement period on over -size and over - height signs with- in the City. It was agreed that this should be referred to the Planning Commission for study re the height of buildings and the height of signs, as well as the request of Councilman Merritt. Councilman Beckley referred back to a request that the Traffic Commission conduct a study on the traffic lights on Las Tunas Dr. He felt there were too many lights going on a normal day. He felt it interferred with the flow of traffic and wondered if any lights could be ambered between Rosemead and Baldwin. This will be referred to the Traffic Commission for study. Councilman Harker stated the repair work on the intersection of Broadway and Rosemead on the west side, has already gone out. The Public Works Director advised the State had repaired this and he would contact them again regarding the problem. City Manager Koski advised Councilman Merritt that the stop sign at Las Tunas and the alley has been repaired per his request. Also the east -west alley north of Las Tunas that increased en- forcement has been initiated. The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67 -694 which authorizes employment of a replacement in the Recreation Dept., a budgeted item. Councilman. Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -694, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski referred to the Board of Supervisors concern over a proposed 2t increase in gas Tax and advised this proposal has been withdrawn so no stand need be taken. Mayor Tyrell reminded the Council that the Contract Cities meet- ing co- hosted by Temple City and Rosemead will be held Wed., Jan. 18, 1967, at the T & J Restaurant, and Thursday night is the League of Calif. Cities meeting at the Turf Club in Arcadia. 999 Council Minutes, January 17, 1967,page 6 12. ADJOURNMENT :Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to an adjourned meeting on Jan. 23, at 7:30 P. M., for a joint study session with the Planning Commission, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Council adjourned at 8:55 P. M. 1 ATTEST: City 1 1 erk (Chief Dep t 1000