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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-04-04_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I NUT E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA APRIL 4, 1967 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P. M. The invocation was given by Rev. Roger 2. Hillis of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9642 Live Oak 3. Ave., Temple City. Mayor Tyrell then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilman- Briggs ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, Planning Director Dragicevich, Recreation Director Kobett Mayor Tyrell advised that Councilman Briggs was required to attend a Board meeting of the Directors of his Company. Councilman Beckley moved Councilman Briggs absence be excused, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. Regular Meeting of March 21, 1967. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of March 21, 1967, as mailed, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. b. Adjourned Meeting of March 22, 1967. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the minutes of March 22, 1967, as mailed, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. REPORT ON PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 1A, CONTINUED: The City Attorney advised the construction of Pedestrian Mall No. 1A is still before the City Council for determination, and that there are three courses they may follow: 1. litigate by dispute the amount of $40,000. claim filed by protestants, or 2. drop entirely and discontinue mall interest in No. 1A, or 3. a possible compromise by which the claim would be withdrawn. The Council has proceeded thus far on the third alternative and the proposed compromise was before the Council at the last meeting and is still before the Council or either of the two alternatives are still before the Council for action. Mr. Palmer, Ernest A., of 627 E. California, Pasadena, and owner of lots No. 681 and 682, Tract No. 6561, one of the claimants, stated he and his tenants have signed a conditional cancellation of claim subject to terms and conditions that the City Attorney had prepared. He asked if the curb could be painted for a loading zone. The Mayor stated he suggested it be 15 min. parking but at this time no determination had been made, but that the Council would go as far as they could to assist everybody City Attorney Martin advised the conditional withdrawal of claims had been signed by Mr. Palmer and his tenant which provides: 1. access permitted over the pedestrian mall for the purpose of loading and unloading, 2. such access shall be permitted for a period of one year from the date of completion of construction, and shall thereupon terminate, 3. such access shall not be used for any other purpose and shall be utilized in coordination with the overall Mall and off - street parking facilities, Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 2 4. certain Mall improvements such as lighting, benches and land- scaping shall be relocated to permit such access over said ramp. The City may from time to time impose reasonable traffic regula- tions re crossing of sidewalk by vehicular traffic, and claimant and his tenant agree to maintain reasonable liability insurance re the agreement, and to hold the City harmless from any claim or demand for damages resulting from such crossing of the Pedes- trian Mali. Councilman Merritt moved to accept the conditions as outlined by the City Attorney, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Attorney Martin stated the Palmer claim is conditionally withdrawn and the City has accepted the conditions, which leaves for disposal the claim of Dr. Gregson, owner of Lot 683. Dr. Gregson was in the audience and Mayor Tyrell advised him the sole remaining claim was his, that the Council will proceed by litigation and will instruct the City Attorney to condemn his interest in that right of way, if any, which would be a substantial burden if he desired to do this. Dr. Gregson, 9508 Las Tunas Dr., and owner of Lot 683, indicated willingness to discuss withdrawal of his claim and the Mayor continued this determination until later on the agenda. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. PROPOSED REZONING OF ANNEXATION NO. 10 AREA City Attorney Martin advised this area was annexed last year with interim zoning and this was to establish permanent zoning. The Planning Commission has held hearings and has recommended to the Council zoning as shown on the posted map. The Council has taken no action as yet and the purpose of the Public Hearing is to get the attitude of the people residing, or have a business in the area, or own property in that area and when deliberations are concrete the Council will adopt an ordinance establishing permanent zoning and a zoning map. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing opened. Planning Director Dragicevich stated the area covered 113 acres, with 571 dwelling units and 4 business establishments. The Planning Commission recommended the southwest corner of Rosemead and Longden be C -2 (General Commercial Zone; the eastern portion of the block facing Rosemead Blvd. between Garibaldi Ave. & Longden Avenue be R -4 (Maximum Density Residential- Restricted Service Zone) and the western portion to R -2 (Medium Density Residential Zone.) The area south of Elm Ave. and a portion of the area northerly of Elm Ave., between Reno Ave. and the Eaton Wash to R -3 (High Density Residential Zone). The remaining area south of Hermosa Drive between Reno Ave. and the Eaton Wash to R -2 (Medium Density Residential Zone. All other areas in this Annexation #10 to R -1 -7200 (Low Density Residential Zone.) The Planning Director advised the Planning Commission held three public hearings, the first one no one in the area attended, and the second one about 8 or 10 people attended. Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on the proposed zoning. Mr. Ray.Smartus, 1942 Palomar, Glendora, spoke on behalf of his parents who own property at 6153 Rosemead Blvd., requested R -4 zoning for the western portion of the block between Garibaldi Ave. and Longden Ave. adjacent to Rosemead Blvd. frontage which is on the east side of Reno Ave., and is proposed for R -2 back- ing up to R -4 on Rosemead. These lots on Reno are 50 x 139 ft. 1031 Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 3 If developed into R -2 there could be 5 units with narrow lots and depth which would develop a low type of construction which would lower the whole caliber of the area. If all R -4 a devel- oper could put several small lots together for apartment develop- ment. Mrs. Frank Jones, 12832 S. Corley Dr., La Mirada, owner of prop- erty at 6212 Reno requested R -4 or C -2, preferably C -2. Mrs. McFate, 6219 Rosemead Blvd. requested C -2 or R -4. Mr. Shockley of 6152 Rosemead, and Mr. Scholkmann of 6239 Rose- mead also requested R -4 or C -2. Mr. David Harwood, 6252 Reno, made the same request, as did Mrs. Weishan of 6225 Rosemead, preferring R -4. Mr. Smartus spoke again urging the people to all stick with R -4 as they could come up with the best value on their property and they would have a good development. Mr. David Oakley, 8810 Hermosa, stated he was a non-voting member of the Planning Commission as he lived in the area. Also that he was extremely opposed to the C -2 development. He recommended property on Rosemead be not upgraded more than R -2 which would protect the area until the Planning Commission can make a more complete study of the entire area, which he estimated would be a period of about six months. Reno is too narrow a street for R -4 development and not oriented to Rosemead Blvd. Mayor Tyrell advised the right . of way on Reno Ave. is 50 ft. and if zone was changed to R -4 now the property could be devel- oped without the City being able to take some roadway off from the property to widen the street for additional traffic. By holding action for six months on this area it could provide for dedication of another 15 ft. for street purposes. Mr. Smartus and Mr. Harwood both stated they agreed with this. Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Council- man Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Beckley felt there was no advantage to change at the . present time and this area should be left R -1 and the Planning Commission study the area and work out whatever is best to improve the right of way on Reno. Councilman Harker moved to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission except for the strip along Rosemead be- tween Reno and Rosemead which would be R -1 instead of R -2 and R -4 until the Planning Commission has completed their study of this area, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mayor Tyrell explained the Planning Commission recommendations have been accepted except on the property between Reno and Rosemead, south of Longden to Garibaldi, will remain R -1 and this area is referred back to the Planning Commission for their further study and proposed changes. PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE ZONING REGULATIONS AND ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. City Attorney Martin stated this had been discussed at a study session and several suggestions made and he recommended this be referred to the Planning Commission for a report. Councilman Merritt so moved, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 4 NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -720: appointing temporary employee- Recreation Dept. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -720 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEM- PORARY EMPLOYEE, Recreation Leader, Pamela Elizabeth Prest. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -720, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 9. PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of March 29, 1967. a. renewal of co- sponsorship for another year of the Convertible TOPS Club. Recreation Director Kobett presented the above recommendation. Councilman Harker moved to approve the recommendation, Council- man Merritt seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 8:30 P. M. Mayor Tyrell declared a 10 minute recess. 8:50 P. M. The Mayor reconvened the Council and asked for a roll call. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Beckley, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen - Briggs 6. Continued. Mall No. 1A. The Mayor advised that Dr. Gregson proposed to withdraw his claims re Lot 683 without conditions attached, and the Council can now move to accept his withdrawal. Councilman Merritt so moved, Councilman Beckley,seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 67 -226 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ES- TABLISHING A PEDESTRIAN MALL PURSUANT TO THE PEDESTRIAN MALL ACT OF 1960, DIVISION 13 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Establishment of Mall #1A). Council- man Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67- 226, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unani- mously. As this was the first reading of the Ordinance no further action was taken. 10. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: CURB & GUTTER A. Arden Dr., west side, Oak to Loma Ave. B. Emperor Ave., south side, Oak to Loma Ave. C. Emperor Ave., south side, Livia to Sultana Ave. D. Encinita Ave., east side, Flaherty to Longden Ave. Councilman Beckley moved to set public hearings for A, B, C, and D for April 18, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 11. GASOLINE PURCHASE AGREEMENT: BETWEEN CITY & COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Mayor Tyrell advised this Agreement would allow the City to purchase gasoline at the Fire Station pump from the County at a reduced price. Councilman Beckley moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign this Agreement with the County, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously,. 12. PROPOSED REVISION OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES: Mayor Tyrell stated from the report from the Building Dept. it shows the City is losing money and the intent is only to meet the costs. This proposed revision of fees would be to try and balance the fees and costs. Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 5 City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 67 -227 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO BUILDING CODE FEES. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -227, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No further action was taken as this was the first reading of the ordinance. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -722: .1966 -67 Budget Revisions City Manager Koski stated the various changes outlined in this Resolution bring the budget in conformance with authorized ex- penditures by the City Council. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -722, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -721: Warrants & Demands The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67 -721 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $73,785.27, DEMAND NOS. 9419 THROUGH NO. 9469. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -721, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. 15. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Request from the Temple City Fire Dept. for a proclamation declaring May 6, 1967, as "Fire Service Day ". Councilman Harker moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Merritt seconded , and the motion carried unanimously. B. Request for proclamation by B. K. Bettelheim, President of the San Gabriel Valley Bar Association declaring May 1, 1967, as "Law Day USA ". Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. C. Request that the Mayor proclaim the week of April 23 as "National Secretaries Week ". Councilman Beckley so moved, Councilman Harker seconded, and unanimously carried. D. Application from Mental Health Assn. of Los Angeles County for a charitable solicitation permit from May 1 to May 31, 1967, for their annual fund drive. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Carl L. Clark, President of the Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation on behalf of the Chamber to the City Council and City Hall staff, to the open house at the new Chamber location, 5827 Temple City Blvd., to be held Friday, May 12. Frank Stack, 5471 Golden West, commended the Council on the fine work they are doing on the Mall. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Beckley inquired about the bids on the mall and the City Manager advised they are due on April 12 with a recommenda- tion to the Council on April 18. Councilman Merritt asked if it would be expedient to advise the bidders they do not have to consider the alternate bid on #1A, and the City Manager advised the base bid is the prime bid, and this would only involve sub - contractors. 1034 Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 6 City Manager Koski presented a letter from the Community Disposal Co. regarding renewal of their street sweeping contract for a period of three years at the current rate. The City, Attorney has prepared the necessary contract for your approval. Councilman Beckley moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the proposed agreement with Community Disposal Co., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Mayor Tyrell announced that Councilman Harker had been appointed a member of the National Airport Commission of S.C.A.G, City Manager Koski presented Ordinance No. 67 -228 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CON- SENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF BROADWAY WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. This is necessary for the County in the improv- ment construction on Broadway and will revert back to a City street no later than January 31, 1968. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67-228, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. No further action was taken as this was the first reading of the ordinance. Mayor Tyrell stated that at the study session Monday night they considered conditions at Live Oak Park, and the matter was held over for further discussion with the Parks & Recreation Commission to consider the total development of the facilities at Live Oak Park. The City Manager requested approval of the expenditure of $450. for revised lighting in the City Hall and installation costs of $200. Councilman Beckley moved to approve this expenditure, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager presented the proposed agreement between the City and County for maintenance of the library grounds at the same rate for another year and requested approval and authoriza- tion to sign. Councilman Beckley so moved , Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised the plans are being prepared for tennis , courts at Live Oak Park and the light level has been determined to be at club rating, and the plans should be out very soon. City Manager Koski presented a letter from the City of Norwalk requesting a resolution in support of their request for land- scaping along the San Gabriel River Freeway. Councilman Merritt moved to have a Resolution drawn in support of this request and that it be mailed to our state representatives, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager presented a request for the Supt. of Parks to attend a conference in Coronado of the Western Chapter Shade Tree Conference, Apr. 30 -May 2. Councilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was un- animously carried. Mayor Tyrell read a letter of resignation submitted by Edward Martin, Administrative Aide, and recommended the Council accept with regret and at the same time authorize the City Manager to start recruiting to fill this position. Councilman Beckley so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. j 103`. Council Minutes, April 4, 1967, page 7 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to the regular meeting of April 18, 1967, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9 :15 P. M. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on April 18, 1967, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. 1 ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 1036