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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-04-18_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA APRIL 18, 1967 INITIATION: III1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Briggs gave the invocation followed 3. by Mayor Tyrell leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, Planning Director Dragicevich, Public Works Director Pizzorno, City Attorney Martin 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 4, 1967 Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1967, as mailed, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1 1 REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Tyrell stated that during the past year the Council had progressed and embarked upon numerous programs which will be of lasting benefit to our City. He stated now is the time for the reorganization of the City Council and he trusted and hoped that the seven years he had served as Councilman and two terms as Mayor were befitting the station, and he expressed his apprecia- tion for the courtesy and cooperation of the members of the Council. He then requested the City Clerk to assume the chair. City Clerk Koski stated nominations were navin order for the position of Mayor. Councilman Merritt nominated Councilman Beckley. Councilman Harker seconded the nomination, and moved that nominations be closed, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Clerk announced that Councilman Beckley was the nominee for Mayor and called for a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NO.ESo Councilmen -None ABSENT:, Councilmen -None. The City Clerk announced that Councilman Beckley was unanimously elected and the new Mayor then assumed the chair. Mayor Beckley expressed his appreciation of the honor bestowed upon him and the hope that he could fulfill it. He stated the City of Temple City is on the move and as stated by Ex -Mayor Tyrell there are many things going on right now and it would be his desire to to have these things carried out. He then called for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Harker nominated Councilman Briggs, Councilman Tyrell seconded and moved that nominations be closed, and Councilman Briggs was unanimously elected as Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mayor Beckley then made the following appointments: as City repres- entatives to the following organizations: League of California Cities: William A. Harker Jack R. Tyrell, Alt. California Contract Cities: Jack R. Tyrell Louis W. Merritt, Alt. Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 2 L. A. County Library Board: William A. Harker Finance: Kenneth C. Briggs So. Calif. Rapid Transit Dist: Kenneth C. Briggs "Selection Committee" Civil Defense: Jack R. Tyrell San Gabriel Valley Water Dist: Louis W. Merritt So. Calif. Assn. of Gov: William A. Harker Coordinating Council: Paul Beckley Sister City: Paul Beckley Councilman Tyrell moved to confirm the above appointments, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -734 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A RULE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE which provides for a "no objection" method of voting on routine motions which expedites meetings rather than the lengthy roll call procedure. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -734, Councilman Briggs seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67 -733 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PUR- SUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE. This Resolution confirms the appointment of Kenneth C. Briggs as a member of the City Selection Commission as required.. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -.733, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO, 67 -226 2nd read. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -226 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING A PEDESTRIAN MALL PURSUANT TO PEDESTRIAN MALL ACT OF 1960, DIVISION 13 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Establishment of Mall #1A). Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -226, and to adopt, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was un- animously carried. 7. ORDINANCE NO, 67 -227: 2nd read. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -227 for second reading AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO BUILDING CODE FEES. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading ond to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -227, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -228: 2nd read. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -228 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING 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. Councilman Tyrell moved 1038 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 3 to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 67-228, Coun- cilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. CURB & GUTTER: A. Arden Dr., west side, La Rosa to Fr'e�r The Mayor declared the public hearing opened. The Public Works Director advised the property had been properly posted, that this area is 847 ft. of which 489 ft. or 57% is already constructed, and that all but one person signed for the completion of this block. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. Councilman Harker moved : =tha.t this project under item A be found to be in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion unanimous- ly carried. B. Emperor Ave., south side, Oak to Loma Ave. Public Works Director Pizzorno advised the property had been proper- ly posted, the total footage of the project was 751 ft. and the petition was signed by 79% of the total lineal footage. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation. Mr. Adrian Lane, 9108 E. Emperor, stated he was in favor of the project but that he had two orange trees in the front of his property and he wanted to know if the City removed these. The Public Works Director ad- vised if they were in the parkway this was the City's responsibility and if in the way of the curb and gutter they would be removed.. Mr. Jack Valliquette, 9138 Emperor, was in favor, but he requested more information as to how this was accomplished. He will contact the Public Works Director for further information. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project under item B in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell se- conded, and the motion was unanimously carried. C. Emperor Ave., south side, Livia to Sultana The Public Works Director presented an affidavit of posting and a petition signed by 100% of the property owners for the above improve- ment. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the installation. Mr. Don Buchanan, 9011 E. Emperor, asked if the improvement could be de- layed for 90 days instead of the 60 days. The Public Works Director stated a letter would be forthcoming granting this extension as the funds in the budget for this fiscal year were exhausted and the improvement IIIcould not be accomplished until the adoption of the budget for the next fiscal year beginning July 1. Councilman Briggs moved to find the project under Item C in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. D. Encinita Ave., east side, Flaherty to Longden Ave. The Public Works Director presented an affidavit of posting the property and advised the petition represented 100% of the property owners in the area. 1039 1 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 4 Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this improvement. Mrs. Justine Weir, 625o Encinita, stated she was in favor of the installation but asked for clarification regarding the payment which the Public Works Director explained in full. Mrs. Ellen Leja, 6254 N. Encinita, stated their property was on the corner of Encinita and Longden and they were interested in continuing the curb and gutter on their property around the corner on Longden. The Public Works Director advised the S curve on Longden Ave. was under study and he would not recommend that anything be done on Longden at the present time. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harker moved to find this project under Item D to be in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion unanimously carried. 9. REZONING OF ANNEXATION #10 AREA. Ord. No. 67 -229, 1st reading. City Attorney Martin stated the City Council had requested that he prepare an ordinance in accordance with their decisions on April 4, 1967. He presented Ordinance No. 67 -229 for 1st reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING NEW ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS (R -1 AND C -2) UPON CERTAIN PARCELS AND AREAS OF THE CITY (Annexation Area #10). Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of o Ordinance No. 67 -229, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. As this was the first reading of the Ordinance no further action was taken. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -723: re landscaping San Gabriel Freeway City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -723 which had been requested by the Council A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN- CIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING PRIORITY FOR THE LANDSCAPING OF THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER FREEWAY, ROUTE 605. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -723, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -724: re allocation of $20,000. Aid to Cities Fund for Broadway construction The Public Works Director presented Resolution No. 67 -724 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUEST- ING AN ALLOCATION OF $20,000. FROM AID -TO- CITIES FUND FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF BROADWAY, EATON WASH TO ROSEMEAD BLVD.; SAID RECONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE CURB, GUTTER, BASE, PAVING, DRAINAGE STRUCTURES AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -724, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 12. RESQLUTION NO. 67 -725: re state allocated engineering funds Public Works Director Pizzorno presented Resolution No. 67 -725 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEER- ING) FUNDS. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -725, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 13. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: CURB & GUTTER A. Emperor Ave., north side, between Rosemead and Oak Ave. B. Emperor Ave., south side, between Rosemead and Sultana Ave. Councilman Tyrell moved to set items A and B for public hearing on May 2, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 1040 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 5 14. SET ASSESSMENT HEARING: SIDEWALKS, BALDWIN AVE, EAST SIDE, OLIVE TO DAINES, 5412 BALDWIN AVE. proposed assessment $126.90 Councilman Tyrell moved to set an assessment hearing on the above for May 2, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 15. LEE MILLER PETITION: Re request to change name of Alessandro southerly of Lower Azusa Rd. to Miller Dr. Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the above request. Mayor Beckley asked if Mr. Miller wished to speak in support of his request. Mr. Lee Miller, 9352 Lower Azusa Rd., explained his request and that this short dead end street served only their business, and the distance from the center of Alessandro at Lower Azusa to the center of this street was 163 ft., so it was not in line with Alessandro. Following considerable discussion Councilman Harker moved to grant the request and that the name of this street be changed to Miller Drive, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen - Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Attorney will prepare a resolution for the next meeting. 16. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKING DISTRICTS #1, #3, and #4, and Malls #1A, #1B, #1C, #3 and #4 Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the recommendations of Krelle & Lewis, Engineers, for the above improvements and re- commended the contracts be awarded as follows: SCHEDULE 1 - Masonry Block Walls: to Industrial Fence & Supply Co., Inc., 6925 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, Calif., in the amount of $9,520. SCHEDULE 11 - Concrete Curb & Gutter, Walks & Drainage Structures; R. E. Job Contractors, Inc., 3359 Pomona Blvd., Pomona, in the amount of $24,977.82. SCHEDULE 111 - Lighting Systems; J. J. Electrical Con- struction Co., 4801 N. Birchland Place, Temple City, in the amount of $15,369. Two bids were received on this Schedule 111 but the low bid of Mac -Well Co. was qualified as being effective only in the event he was awarded the contract for all five schedules. SCHEDULE 1V - Sprinklers & Landscaping: Vincent Agostino of 491 West Longden Ave., Arcadia, in the amount of $8,140.95. SCHEDULE V - Asphalt Paving & Base: Aman Bros., Inc., 614 Edna Place, Covina, Calif., in the amount of $21,132.90. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the recommenda- tions as presented and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contracts on behalf of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Lewis of Krelle & Lewis presented recommendations for Council con- sideration regarding the coloring of the concrete for the sidewalks and planter wells. Following a lengthy discussion regarding different colorings and costs, Councilman Tyrell moved to have the sidewalks colored and done in base mix process, the color to be selected later after recommendations are made by the City Manager and Public Works Dir- ector, costs to be about $2,000.,Councilman Harker seconded, the motion was unanimously carried. 104 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 6 Mr. Lewis advised a meeting was to be held Wednesday morning with the utility companies and then contractors would schedule their work. About May 8 they expect to get started and he outlined a tentative schedule with early August as a completion date. City Manager Koski presented an agreement for consideration between the American Savings &.Loan. Assn. and the City whereby they agree to pay $4,834.15 for the amount of work to be undertaken on their private parking lot to comply with the overall parking districts. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 17. PURCHASE OF PARKING LOT, PRIMROSE AVE,, Lot 643, Tract No. 6561 City Attorney Martin presented an option approved by the Directors of the Temple City Parking Associates which would be exercisable on or before July 10, 1967, for the purchase by the City of the above lot for a cash price of $13,750. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Coun- cilman Briggs seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 18. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Meeting of April 12, 1967 Recommend their opposition to SB 413 currently before the State Legislature re modification of provisions AB 103 (Parking District Promotion) Following discussion by the Council Councilman Tyrell moved to refer this matter to a study session, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -726: Warrants & Demands City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67-726 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $72,617.59, DEMAND NOS. 9470 THROUGH 9542. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -72$, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of April 5, 1967. A. Item 6. LOWER AZUSA RD, WESTERLY OF TEMPLE CITY BLVD, CHANGE IN STRIPING FROM TWO LANES TO FOUR LANES Traffic Engineer Envall presented . the recommendation that double center line striping be placed on that portion of Lower Azusa Rd. recently widened from immediately west of Temple City Blvd. to the east line of Cloverly Ave., with an 11 ft. southerly land for approaches to Temple City Blvd. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Item A, as recommended, Councilman Harker seconded and the motion was carried unanimously. B. Item 7. LAS TUNAS DRIVE - PAVEMENT ARROWS FOR THROUGH LANES The Traffic Engineer presented the recommendation that the above request for additional pavement arrows for through lanes be denied. No action was required as this was denied by the Traffic Commission. C. Item 8 = GOLDEN WEST AVE. & LAS TUNAS DRo- SOUTHEAST CORNER - EXTEND RED CURB MARKING ON GOLDEN WEST AVENUE TO ELIMINATE SUBSTANDARD PARKING SPACE. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation for removal of a 16 ft. substandard parking space at the above location and replacement by red curb markings. Councilman Merritt moved to approve this recommendation, Council- man Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 101+2 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 7 D. Item 9. LAS TUNAS DRIVE - MODIFICATION OF PARKING STALLS ADJACENT TO 9417 LAS TUNAS DRIVE. Traffic Engineer Envall presented and explained the above re- commendation, which modifies the parking stall adjacent to 9417 Las Tunas Dr. because of the new drive and blocking the former entrance to Dootson Driving School necessitates removing old markings and installation of new ones. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the above recommendations, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 21. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Request for car wash at Ray's Standard Station, Apr. 22 and May 20, by Temple City High School Senior Class, between 9 A. M. and 3 P. M. City Manager Koski presented the above request. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. b. Request by United Cerebral Palsy Assn. for a charitable solicitation permit for their annual fund raising campaign from May 1, to May 31, 1967. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. c. Request from Santa Anita Girl Scout Council for charitable solicitation permit from May 1 to June 1, 1967. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. d. Oak Avenue Intermediate School Honor Society, request per- mission for a car wash at Ray's Standard Service Station on April 29. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. e. Request from Liberty Park Advisory Council for proclamation declaring May, 1967 as Payroll Patriots Month. Following discussion it was agreed to table this request. f. Request from Committee on Affairs of the Aging of Los Angeles County to proclaim May as Senior Citizens Month. Councilman Tyrell moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The Committee also recommended a list of suggested activities for senior citizens which will be turned over tb the Recreation Director. g. A request by the Law Enforcement and Community Recognition Assn. of Los Angeles County that May 14-20 be proclaimed as Police Week. Councilman Tyrell moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Harker 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. Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 8 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Planning Director Dragicevich advised the Council that the Planning Commission considered the changes recommended by the Council to the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and they concur with the recommended changes. Councilman Tyrell recommended this be referred to a study session before any further action is taken to which the Council agreed. Public Works Director Pizzorno advised that during the construc- tion on Broadway for the bridge that traffic will be prohibited. Provision will be made for pedestrians. Construction will be approximately from the first of August to the end of October. This has been reported to the Fire Dept. and the Sheriffs Dept. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -728 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING SUPPORT AND PASSAGE OF SENATE BILLS 78 AND 79 RELATING TO OBSCENE, HARMFUL AND INDECENT MATTER. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67 -727 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING ROSALIND M. SENNE AS STENOGRAPHER- CLERK. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -727, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager requested approval of the position of Steno - Bookkeeper as a full time position in the Finance Dept. at no change in salary and authorization for the establishment of a new position of Steno -Clerk for the Director of Public Works, and to provide necessary funds in the budget. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the new position requested, to approve the full time position in the Finance Dept., and to provide an amendment to the budget to provide necessary funds, and for recruitment for the new position as soon as possible, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Koski presented the necessary papers for the Civil Defense program. The City Attorney advised this was arranged in five steps and he presented Resolution No. 67 -729 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATIVE TO WORKMEN's COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR REGISTERED VOLUNTEER "DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS ". Councilman Merritt moved to adopt, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 67 -230 CITY ORDINANCE RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTERS, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. As this was the first reading no further action was taken. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 67 -730 COMBINATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OVER AND UNDER $2500. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -730, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 67 -731 naming authorized individuals to execute for and in behalf of the City of Temple City. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 67 -732 RESOLUTION PRO- VIDING FOR CITY RECOGNITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -732, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unani- mously. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67-231 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTION 4265.3 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. No further action taken as this was the first reading. 1 1 Council Minutes, April 18, 1967, page 9 Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to pre- pare a Resolution whereby the Mayor can sign on behalf of the City in support or against state legislation on the recommenda- tion of three Councilmen rather than wait until an official meeting, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. Councilman Merritt stated he wished to take the opportunity at this time to thank Councilman Tyrell for his guidance and efforts the past year as Mayor and that he had done an excellent job. Councilman Briggs concurred and felt the City had been very fortunate in having his efforts. Mayor Beckley stated Councilman Tyrell had done an outstanding job and if he could fill his shoes he would feel he had been very successful. Councilman Harker commented that you are never told these things along the way and felt if this were done that it would be very helpful. 24. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, seconded, and carried un- animously. Council adjourned at 9:25 P. M. Next regular meeting of the City Council on May 2, 1967 at 7:30 P. M.in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. ATTEST: City 'tier Mayor 1 101+5