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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-05-16_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I NUT E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA MAY 16, 1967 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Beckley called the regular meeting of the City Council to I 2. order at 7 :30 P.'M. Pastor A. R. Hagen of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City, gave the invocation, following 3. which Mayor Beckley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, Public Works Director Pizzorno Asst. City Attorney Flandrick, & Traffic Engineer Envall 4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of May 2, 1967. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meet- ing of May 2, 1967, as mailed, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. PROPOSED CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -3 TO C -2 ON FOLLOWING PROPERTIES: 9476 E. Las Tunas Dr. 5819 through 5829 Cloverly (west side) 5818 through 5838 Oak Ave. (east side) The City Manager advised the Planning Commission recommended approv- al of the requested zone change for a proposed shopping center in their adopted Resolution No. 67 -252PC for the following reasons, (1) that there is a need in the area for a commercial development, and (2) that such zoning would be compatible with adjacent and surrounding areas; and (3) that the public interest, convenience and necessity requires such reclassification. Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing opened, and asked if any- one wished to speak in favor of granting the change of zone. Bruce Odell, 3410 W. Third St., Los Angeles, stated he was a represen- tative from Ralph's, applicants, and he spoke in detail in support of their request. He stated the development would add depth and would be compatible with the mall development. Also they had accept- ed all conditions required by the granting of the variance, and that their developmentIwill enhance the downtown area. Discussion followed on the aesthetic plans on the east and west side of the wall and the lighting. Councilman Tyrell asked how they would feel about grass along the east and west side of the structural wall if the City would release part of the sidewalk and leave a place for grass with Ralph's to be responsible for watering and mowing.. Following discussion the Councilmen agreed that a 12 ft. sidewalk was not needed and that the grass would look much better than all that concrete. Councilman Tyrell asked Mr. Odell if this would be acceptable if not coming off of their property and was advised it would and he could see no problem. The Public Works Director advised an 8 ft. sidewalk was enough and that would leave 4 ft. for grass. Mayor Beckley asked if anyone else wished to speak for or against the requested change of zone and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 1053 Council Minutes, May 16, 1967, page 2 Asst. City Attorney Flandrick presented an Ordinance No. 67 -234 for first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFY- ING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R -3 to C -2 (CASE 67 -219). Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -234, Coun- cilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. As this was the first reading of the Ordinance no further action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 67 =738: commending Earl E. Collins for heroic action City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -738 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COMMENDING EARL E. COLLINS FOR HEROIC ACTION. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67-738, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 7 PUBLIC HEARING CONT'D: TEMPLE CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, DR. DARR JOBE, continued from Sept. 20, 1966 Mayor Beckley declared the continued hearing open. The City Manager reported on the improvements made and still in progress at the Temple City Animal hospital. He advised the interior rooms of the animal Hospital had been completely renovated with installation of sound- proof cages and accoustical tile applied to the ceilings, exterior doors to the building are being rebuilt and will include sound -proof stripping , a new structure has been built on the north side provid- ing a completely sound -proof area containing ten animal runs, the walls of which are solid concrete block and roof is of sound -proof material. Dr. Jobe is tentatively planning to enclose the animal runs to the east of the hospital building which would further assist in reducing the noise. The work completed and under way is estimated at a total value of $25,000. Therefore, the matter of cost to go further at the present time has to be considered. The operation is conducted in a business -like manner and the personnel are aware of the need for sound control and all are interested in cooperating with the neighbors in the surrounding residential area. Dr. Jobe has made a reasonable effort to improve his facilities, both struc- turally and by constant supervision of personnel to control the noise and to eliminate any other nuisance factor. Dr. Darr Jobe, 5406 Rosemead Blvd., advised he had worked with acoustical engineers and had tried to eliminate sound as much as he can, and presently has spent $17,708. to this end and the construc- tion is not finished yet. There is some sound during the day but any operation you have makes some noise and that is to be expected in that zone. At this time he has done as much financially as he can. Councilman Tyrell felt he had invested a great deal to try to correct the problem and that he had made remarkable improvements. Councilman Beckley asked if he planned to enclose the remaining runs and Dr. Jobe advised that to go much further he would have to about double his rates which he did not want to do and if it were not economically feasible to enclose the remaining runs he would have to limit his operation. He also advised that with what he had done that the hospital would be as sound -proof as possible from 6 in the evening to 8 in the morning. Mayor Beckley asked if anyone else wished to speak for or against the operation, and no one came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell moved to dismiss this petition, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1054 Council Minutes, May 16, 1967, page 3 NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO, 67-739: appointing personnel - Receptionist /Clerk & Stenographer /Clerk City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -739 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL which appoints Judith Ann Fleming as Stenographer /Clerk and Jane Carrillo as Receptionist /Clerk. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -739, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Meeting of May 9, 1967 re Clari- fication of Ambiguity as to permitted use in Zone M -1 City Manager Koski presented the recommendation from the Planning Commission that manufacturing of fibre glass products in an enclosed building be a permitted use in Zone M -1 as shown in their Resolution No. 67 -258PC adopted on May 9, 1967. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Planning Commission recommendation, Coun- cilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 10. APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS FILED AFTER MAY 1, 1967. A. Church of Jesus Christ of L, D. S., Las Flores Ward B. Temple City Lions Club City Manager Koski presented the above applications together with statements of the reason for the late filings. He advised both of them had permits in prior years. ■ Robert Garvin, 9574 Blackley, stated in fairness to the people who had filed prior to the deadline on May 1, as stated in the Municipal Code that these applications should be denied. Following discussion it was brought out that the Code also contains conditions covering late filing and which give the Council the right to grant or deny late filings. The Council discussed at length the application of the Municipal Code in this area. Councilman Merritt moved to grant, Mayor:Beckloy seconded, and the motion was denied by the following roll call vote: AYES: CouncilmeniBeckley, Merritt NOES: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Tyrell Further discussion followed and Councilman Tyrell requested that the vote be taken again. Councilman Merritt moved to reconsider the requested permits, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was carried-by-the fallowing called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen- Harker, Briggs Councilman Tyrell moved to grant the permits, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley NOES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker 11. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -740:. Warrants & Demands City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -740 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $33,314.54, DEMAND NOS, 9650 THROUGH 9698. Councilman Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 67- 740, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of May 3, 1967 A. Item 6. OAK AVE. & LEMON AVE. - Four Way Stop Request Traffic Engineer presented the above request and advised the Traffic Commission recommencb additional 25 m.p.h. sign be placed on the west side of Oak Ave. immediately south of Camino Real to the northerly City boundary. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1055 Council Minutes, May 16, 1967, page 4 B. Item 7. BROADWAY AVE. & BARELA, SW CORNER - Request for parking restrictions. Traffic` Engineer Envall presented the Traffic Commission recommenda- tion for placement of 15 ft. of red curb markings on the south side of Broadway extending westerly of Barela Ave. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. C. Item 8. ROSEMEAD BLVD. —SOUTH OF OLIVE ST. ADJACENT TO PREMISES AT 5343 ROSEMEAD. Request for parking restriction. The Traffic Engineer presented the recommendation from the Traffic Commission for additional 33. ft. of red curb - markings on the west side of Rosemead Blvd. south of Olive, adjacent to #5343 for a total of 50 ft. for sight clearance at this location; and 17 ft. of red curb markings to be placed on the east side of Rosemead Blvd. ad- jacent to a fire hydrant to provide for a better turn at this loca- tion. Councilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. D. Item 9.. ENCINITA AVE., LAS TUNAS DRIVE TO LOWER AZUSA ROAD - Speed Limit Study. (southerly City boundary) Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Traffic Commission recommends the speed limit on Encinita Ave. from Las Tunas Dr. to Lower Azusa Rd. be reduced to 30 m. p. h. with signs placed on the east side of Encinita Ave. immediately north of the southerly City boundary, on both sides of Encinita Ave. north and south of Broadway, and on the west side of Encinita Ave. south of Las Tunas Drive; and that 30 m.p.h. pavement markings be placed at quarter -mile limits for the entire distance, to be effected after July 1 when monies are avail- able for necessary signing. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Beckley NOES: Councilman - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None E. Item 10. PENTLAND STREET, ENCINITA AVE. TO FRATUS DRIVE: Request for parking restriction. The Traffic Engineer presented the recommendation of the Traffic Commission that 30 ft. of red curb markings be placed on the north side of Pentland St,. between Encinita Ave. and Fratus Ave. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. F. Item 13 - Part 1. Recommend that the restrictive signs "No' Parking - 9 P. M. to 4 A. M." located on Loma Ave. and Hermosa Ave. north of the first alley north of Las Tunas Drive be removed. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve Part 1 of F, Item 13, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. Item 13,- Part 2. Commission requests policy clarification re non- enforcement of posted two -hour time limit parking in central busi- ness district, and if not enforced that ordinances should be amend- ed or rescinded and signs removed. The Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation, and was ad- vised the enforcement was on a complaint basis and periodic 3- wheeler inspection. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the above requests, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 13.. ACCEPTANCE OF MEDIAN STRIP ON BALDWIN AVE. SUBJECT TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR ON MAY 23, 1967, AND IF ACCEPTED AUTHORIZA- TION TO DRAW WARRANT FOR PAYMENT OF WITHHELD $1850.27 The Public Works Director advised he had made an inspection with re- presentatives of Sheets Construction Co., Krelle & Lewis, and Chas. Ristow and there were a few minor discrepancies which will be correct- ed. He stated he would make another inspection on May 23 and if these items are satisfied would like authorization to accept and :to. have the 1056 Council Minutes, May 16, 1967, page 5 warrant drawn in the amount of $1850.27 for the final payment. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept and to authorize the drawing of the warrant upon final acceptance by the Public Works Director, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1 AGREEMENT: BETWEEN CITY AND TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR RECREATION PROGRAM 1967-68 City Manager Koski stated this was a renewal of the present agree- ment and the City Attorney had prepared the renewal agreement to continue for another year. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the renewal agreement on behalf of the City, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 15. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a request from Chas. Hogan, 10607 E. Fairhall St., Temple City, requesting a resolution in support of the County Sheriffs Dept. budget proposals for the forthcoming fiscal year, and presented RESOLUTION NO. 67 -741 prepared for this purpose. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67-741, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unani- mously. The City Manager presented a letter from Evelle Younger, District Attorney, requesting the week of June 5 -9 to be proclaimed "Law Enforcement Recognition Week ". Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, and Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell requested copies be sent to the Board of Supervisors, The Sheriffs Dept., and the local Sheriffs Station. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Friends of the Temple City Library for a permit to conduct a Book Fair on June 3 on the patio at the Temple City Library from 9 AM to 4 PM. Councilman Harker moved to approve subject to County approval for same, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion unanimously carried. The City Manager presented a letter from the California Anti - Litter League requesting the month of May be proclaimed "Beauty and Clean- up Week ". Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Koski presented an appeal filed by Leland R. Shaw from a Planning Commission decision on April 25, 1967, whereby the Commission found there did exist a nuisance and pointed out certain matters he must comply with for conditions contrary to our nuisance ordinance. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the appeal for public hearing on June 6, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Manager presented a letter from the attorneys of M. Kline, of the NuRock Co. asking for an extension to the last of May to continue his operation, at which time the operation will be moved and absorbed by a company in Los Angeles. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski presented a charitable solicitation request from Mr. Soreltz to. place "Support Our Servicemen" posters in store win- dows and request a donation to cover the cost of the posters. Coun- cilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Temple City Sister City Committee asking for the use of Temple City Park on June 18 from 5 to 7 P. M. for a Sister City picnic, and asking for a waiver of fees for use of park and facilities, and also a permit to sell 1057 Council Minutes, May 16, 1967, page 6 tickets for a fund raising project. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimous- ly. Mayor Beckley spoke regarding the request of the Sister City Assn. for stationery which the Council has agreed to furnish, and suggest- ed use of the City Seal in the center of the flags in the proposed design. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Il16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward to speak at this time. 1 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Public Works Director Pizzorno stated he met with Krelle & Lewis and R. E. Job re the specifications for concrete and recommended colored concrete with rotary finish. This would require $615.00 additional to the $2,000. authorized by the Council. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the colored concrete with the rotary finish, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried un- animously. Mr. Dolkus, a member of the Board of Education, spoke to the Coun- cil requesting consideration of the area cleared by removal of the old Longden School, approximately 3 acres of land. Can be used in three ways, (1) can be black- topped and used exclusively for school purposes, (2) can be used for baseball diamonds, of (3) possibly utilized as a semi park as well as school site during school hours. It was felt by the Board and citizens group that use number (3) would be the best and the question is whether this can be incorporated into a joint project and they would like the Council to consider this. The expense factor has not been established but the administration has been instructed to deter- mine what it will cost to make this type of development. Council- man Tyrell asked if he meant a feasibility study between the City and the School and it was agreed to authorize the staff to work jointly with the school re costs and feasibility. Councilman Merritt reported several areas where weeds were coming through the sidewalks around town, and also the property at the southeast corner of Woodruff and Temple City Blvd. which is under litigation and the weeds are growing high. The City Manager will have the right of way taken care of now and an inspection through- out the city for this. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67-742 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING AND RE- QUESTING THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM PERSONNEL SERVICES. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Reso- lution No. 67 ®742, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager asked authorization for three expense checks to the League of Calif. Cities meeting at Newport Fri. and Sat. Coun- cilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised the rat situation reported by Mrs. Fournier at last meeting had been taken care of by the Health Dept. Also the raccoon problem was now under control by Mr. Stubbs. 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to Monday, May 22, 1967, at 7:15 P. M., Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Council adjourned at 9:20 P. M. 1058