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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
JUNE 6, 1967
INITIATION:
1. ' Mayor Pro Tem Briggs called the regular meeting of the City
Council to order at 7:30 P. M. and stated that Mayor Beckley
was representing the City at the Coordinating Council dinner,
and that Councilman Harker had been called to New York on
business unexpectedly and was unable to be present.
2. :invocation was given by Rev. Gilbert Myers of the First Baptist
Church, Baldwin Ave., Temple City, followed by the Pledge of
3. Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Pro Tem Briggs.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs
ABSENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Harker
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski and City Attorney Martin ,
Planning Director Dragicevich & Public Works
Director Pizzorno
Approval of Minutes:
A. Regular meeting of May 16, 1967.
Mayor Pro Tem Briggs corrected the minutes of May 16, 1967, as
follows: page 2, line 5 should read Councilman Merritt seconded.
page 6, item 17, line 6 should read Councilman Merritt seconded.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 1967,
as corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
B. Adjourned meeting of May 22, 1967.
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the Adjourned
Meeting of May 22, 1967, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION:
Re Abatement of Nuisance, 6329 Sultana Ave., Leiland R. Shaw -
Owner (Resolution No. 67- 255PC)
Councilman Tyrell stated that both Councilmen Beckley and Harker
requested that they be present at this Hearing, and even though
set for this time he felt it should: be continued to a date
when they will be present and we would have a full Council.
City Attorney Martin advised with three Councilmen present there
was a quorum but the Council should determine whether to proceed
or to continue the Hearing until another time.
Councilman Tyrell felt it regrettable the Councilmen were de-
tained but that the Public Hearing should be postponed until
all Councilmen were present and that it was necessary in order
that all parties will be satisfied with the outcome. He moved
to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting on June 20,
1967, at 7:30 P. M. and to so advise those present, Councilman
Merritt seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Briggs asked Mr. Shaw if this
would cause him any problem and was advised that it would not,
and he would like to have all Councilmen present. The motion
was unanimously carried.
City Attorney Martin advised the audience that the Public Hear-
ing was continued to June 20, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., and advised
those interested to come back at that time and that no further
notices would be sent out.
Council Minutes, June 6, 1967, page 2
NEW BUSINESS:
6. SET PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION:
Variance Case #67 -222, 4800 Baldwin Ave., Ralph G. Sproul
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the above Public Hearing for
7:30 P. M. on June 20, 1967, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
7 SET PUBLIC HEARING: SIDEWALKS: Baldwin. Ave., east side, between
La Rosa and Green St.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the above for Public Hearing
on June 20, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Briggs seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
8. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
DISTRICT: Re- Storm Drain Bond Issue Project #8001 -- deletion
of catch basins and appurtenances to be constructed by the
City in conjunction with widening of Temple City Blvd.
The Public Works Director presented the above Agreement.
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the documents on behalf of the
City when approved by the City Attorney, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -743: adopting a budget for expenditure of
allocated State Highway Funds, Gas Tax 2107, supplemental
budget 1966 -67, $7956.00.
Public Works Director Pizzorno advised at the beginning of
this fiscal year an estimated amount of the budget was approved
and this represents the actual balance accrued at the end of
the 1966 -67 fiscal year. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt
Resolution No. 67 -743, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
10. TRACT #29569: Dnal Developers, Green St. Tract. Approval of
Survey Monuments, and release of Faithful Performance Bond in
the amount of $1130., National automobile & Casualty Insurance
The Public Works Director presented the above for Council
approval and advised the City Engineer has received evidence
of payment to the private engineer and recommends approval and
release of the Faithful Performance Bond. Councilman Merritt
moved approval of the Survey Monuments and release of the
Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $1130., Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -745: re temporary employee in City Clerk Dept.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -745 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPO-
RARY EMPLOYEE. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No.
67 -745, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried un-
animously.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -744: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -744 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $31,616.87, DEMAND NOS. 9700 THROUGH
NO. 9737. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No.
67 -744, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -236: 1st reading. Personnel Ordinance
City Manager Koski presented Ordinance No. 67 -236 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW CHAPTER
3.5 TO ARTICLE 11 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISH-
ING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 67 -236, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously. As this was the first reading
of the Ordinance no further action was taken.
Council Minutes, June 6, 1967, page 3
14. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -235: 2nd reading. Gambling Amendment
City Attorney Martin advised this was adopted as an urgency
ordinance and he was now presenting it for second reading for
regular adoption. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -235, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
The City Manager presented a request from the Star Spangled
Banner Flag House to proclaim June 11 -17 as National Flag
Week. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the California
Council of the Blind to sell tickets by telephone to business-
men only for their annual Children's Variety Show to be held
Sept. 30, for the benefit of their organization. Councilman
Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward to speak at this time.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The Public Works Director requested a assessment hearing_ .be set
for curb, gutter and sidewalks, on the north side of Garibaldi,
between Oak and St. James, for 6102 Oak Ave., amount $192.25
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the assessment hearing for June
20 at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Pizzorno also requested an assessment
hearing be set for the north side of Garibaldi Ave., between
St. James and Primrose, 9517 Garibaldi, $188.61
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the assessment hearing for
June 20, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman. Briggs seconded, and
the motion was unanimously carried.
The Public Works Director reported on the Mall construction
on the south side of Las Tunas that they would start stripping
on June 7 from Cloverly easterly, and that basing and paving
the lots would start about the 19th of June.
Mr. Pizzorno also reported on Flood Control Project #8001
that the bids are out, and are to be opened July 7, and
they hope the work will commence in mid -July, with completion
210 days thereafter.
Re the call for bids on sidewalks and tennis courts, Mr.
Pizzorno advised the plans and specifications would be present-
ed to the Council for approval on June 20. The bids will be
opened July 17, and awarded on July 18 with the sidewalks to
be finished before the start of school. The plans and speci-
fications for tennis courts and annual contract for curb,
gutter and sidewalks would go to the Council for approval
June 20, and awarded on July 18.
The City Manager recommended Al W. Millham and Robert Garvin
be reappointed Planning Commissioners for two years with
terms expiring on May 25, 1969. Councilman Merritt moved to
make these two appointments, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
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Council Minutes, June 6, 1967, page 4.
City Manager Koski requested authorization for preparation of
plans and specifications and call for bids for air condition-
ing at Live Oak Park at an estimated cost of $5000. Council-
man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -746 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE STATE LEGIS-
LATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PERMIT GENERAL LAW
CITIES TO LEVY A CIGARETTE TAX. Councilman Merritt moved to
adopt Resolution No. 67 -746, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and
the motion was unanimously carried.
The City Manager advised that as of this date Mr. Shook has not
applied for a building permit for necessary modifications to
his building. He stated he had contacted Mr. Shook, and that
the City Attorney had also contacted him, and that he has until
July 10 to comply having used 30 of his 60 day time limit.
Councilman Merritt asked when work would be commenced on Park-
ing Districts No. 3 and No. 4 and was advised this would be
started as soon as the south side is completed.
The Chief Deputy City Clerk presented a request from Don
Wienke, Pres. of the Sister City Committee, to sell coke at
Temple City Park on June 18 at the Sister City party. Council-
man Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a personnel session on
June 8, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 8 :59 P.M.
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