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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-08-01_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA AUGUST 1, 1967. INITIATION: 1. Mayor Beckley called the regular meeting of the City Council 2. to order at 7:30 P. M. Invocation was given by Rev. Wm. W. Gresham of the Church of Christ of Temple City, following which 3. 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, City Attorney Martin, Public Works Director Pi zzorno' 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of July 18, 1967. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1967 as written, Councilman Harker second- ed, and the motion was unanimously carried. PRESENTATION OF FOREIGN EDUCATORS IN THE VOLUNTEERS TO AMERICA PRO- GRAM WHO ARE TRAINING AT U. S. C. BY MR. ED AGUIRRE OF THE TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mr. Aguirre advised the group of young teachers from all over the world are training in this Volunteers To America Program, that they have volunteered for one to two years of their life to work in America to bring a greater understanding between the people of their countries and America. He introduced the foreign educators who are training in Temple City during this period who were from Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Ghana. Mayor Beckley commented on the value of the Program both to the people of our country and to the people of the countries represented. He welcomed them to our Council meeting on behalf of the Councilmen. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM MARCH OF DIMES TO THE CITY COUNCIL BY SPENCER R. FULLERTON, ASST. MGR., OF THE SECUR- ITY NATIONAL BANK OF TEMPLE CITY. Mr. Fullerton stated he had been requested to present this Certificate of Appreciation to the City Council for continued support to the March of Dimes in Temple City. Mayor Beckley expressed the appreciation of the Council and accepted the Certificate in their behalf. 7:30 P. M. PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUED: PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS - CURB, GUTTER & DRIVEWAY APPROACHES C. Woolley, both sides, from Sultana to Livia 1) 9059 Woolley $119.25 2) 9067 Woolley 209.00 3) 9073 Woolley 159.00 4) 9079 Woolley 159.00 5) 6332 Sultana 355.63 The Public Works Director presented an affidavit of posting and recommended the proposed assessments be approved. He ex- plained the revised amounts which were due to permanent in- stallation of concrete driveway approaches and as such the property owner is not assessed for them. Council Minutes, August 1, 1967, page 2 Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing opened, and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against these proposed assessments. No one came forward to speak. Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearing, Council- man Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the assessments and to direct the property be so assessed, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 6. ORDINANCE N0. 67 -241: 1st read. Change of zone from C -M to C -2, north side of Las Tunas between Oak and Cloverly. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No 67 -241 for first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE C -M TO ZONE C -2. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -241, Coun- cilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. No further action was taken as this was the first reading of the Ordinance. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -240: 2nd read. Re Shopping Carts. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -240 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 4276 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SHOPPING CARTS. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -240, Coun- cilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Beckley NOES: Councilman - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None 8. ORDINANCE N0. 67 -242: 2nd read. Re Minor Land Subdivisions as to procedures. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -242 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING CHAPTER 3 TO ARTICLE IX OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICI- PAL CODE RELATING TO MINOR LAND SUBDIVISIONS. Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -242 and to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -243: 2nd read. Re Fireworks Permits. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -243 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEND- ING SUBSECTION (b) OF SECTION 3115 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FIREWORKS PERMITS. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -243, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 10. SET PUBLIC HEARING: Re Amendments to Zoning Code.relative to location of accessory structures on rear third of an interior lot. City Manager Koski recommended a public hearing be set for August 15, 1967, at 7 :30 P. M. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, August 1, 1967, page 3 11. LEASE - PURCHASE PLAN FOR ACQUISITION OF AERIAL TOWER FOR TREE MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL: The Public Works Director presented the above proposal and recommended the Council approve a lease- purchase agreement with Transportation Engineers, Inc., for a three year lease. The equipment can be purchased outright for about $18,000. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommended lease - purchase agreement with Transportation Engi- neers, Inc., subject to approval of the City Attorney, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimous- ly carried. 12. SET PUBLIC HEARING: for extension of Interim Ordinance No. 67 -232: Re rear one -third of R -1 lots. The City Manager recommended a public hearing be set for Aug. 15, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Council- man Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -765: Warrants & Demands City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -765 A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $31,470. DEMAND NOS. 9877 THROUGH 9954. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -765, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 14. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -245: 1st read. Re Subdivision fees. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -245 for first reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SEC- TION 308 OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 -107 RELATING TO SUBDIVISION FEES. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -245, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. No further action was taken as this was the first reading of the Ordinance. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -766: appointing Stenographer -Clerk for Re- creation Dept. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -766 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -766, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 16. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Charitable Solicitation Request: from Ste Luke's Parish Council of Catholic Women to conduct sale of advertising for cost of printing of membership book. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. b. Charitable Solicitation Request: Ivy Ave. Seventh Day Ad- ventist Church, 1003 S. Ivy, Monrovia, for solicitation of funds for building project. Councilman Merritt moved to grant, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. c. Charitable Solicitation Request: from Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church of Temple City to conduct a car wash in the church parking lot on Aug. 5, 10 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.. Councilman Merritt moved to grant, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, August 1, 1967, page 4 d. The City Manager presented an appeal from a Planning Commission decision from Russell Miller and requested it be set for public hearing. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the public hearing for Sept. 5, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 17. TIME•FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mr. Seth A. Carson, 4913 N. Agnes, spoke regarding the public hearing set for the appeal Of Russell Miller, and asked on what basis the Council considered :: giving him a hearing. Councilman Tyrell advised under the democratic process this is due process of law. Mr. Carson stated he was the complain- ant, and that the Planning Commission held a hearing and the variance was denied. He also stated part of the research was incomplete. Mayor Beckley stated the City Councilmen are duly elected and must be the final decision and this is a necessary process based upon the laws of the City. He invited him to attend the hearing and to speak at that time. Councilman Tyreli suggested to Mr. Carson that it would be advisable to have the research completed at that time. The City Manager advised Mr. Carson to contact him or the Planning Director who would be happy to research out any items 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: 1. City Manager Koski presented a request from Mrs. Alex Duncan suggesting a plaque honoring servicement killed in combat be considered by the Council. He recommended the Council authorize the staff to prepare an appropriate plaque and wording and report back to the Council. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 2. The City Manager presented preliminary plans for the mall dedication and second annual city picnic with the celebra- tion to be Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting Sept. 21, On Saturday, Sept. 23, the E1 Toro Marine Band will parade down Las Tunas Dr. to Temple City Park for a concert and the City picnic. The estimated cost to the City will be around $1,000. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to provide the funds for it and approve the plans, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 3. City Manager Koski presented the proposed project of the Lions Club to provide waste baskets (12 in number, 8 for the malls and 4 for the intersection of Las Tunas Dr. and Temple City Blvd. Discussion followed regarding having covered receptacles and something possibly less inflamable. Mayor Beckley suggested the matter be tabled for further dis- cussion with the Lions Club and the Council agreed. 4. The City Manager stated the term of John Garver as Traffic Commissioner expired on Aug. 1, 1967, and recommended an appointment be made. Councilman Merritt moved to reappoint John Garver to the Traffic Commission for a two year term expiring July 31, 1969, Council- man Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously._ 5. The City Manager also advised the Councilmen that they and their families were invited to a pot luck picnic on Aug. 5 at Live Oak Park for the Volunteers of America and to please notify Mary Lou Swain if attending. The Council was also reminded that the final game of soft ball would be Thursday night at 7:30 at Clemson school when the City plays the Lions Club. Council Minutes, August 1, 1967, page 5 7. The Public Works Director reported on the proposed air condi- tioning at Live Oak Park and advised he did not have the final figures of costs but recommended the City purchase two large fans to help the situation there until the air conditioning can be installed. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to authorize the City Manager to procure two fans for the build- ing at Live Oak Park, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The City Manager presented the proposed revision of the Chamber of Commerce By -Laws which had been reviewed by the City Attorney and would be placed in the Circulate File for Council information. 9. Councilman Tyrell asked about the Resolution establishing the Traffic Commission and was advised it was for review and possible revision to be considered at a study session. 10. Councilman Tyrell advised he had a tape from a friend in Viet Nam he would like to have the Council hear after adjournment. It reflects the attitude of our government in using native forces. 11. Councilman Merritt requested the Traffic Commission and Traffic Engineer to check on a pick -up truck which parks continually on the west side of Encinita just north of Las Tunas Dr. It is a blind corner and dangerous. He also stated he was happy to have the Foreign teachers as guests here and hoped they would visit the Council again. Mayor Beckley stated they are to leave Temple City Sunday. Mr. Aguirre advised this group were being trained for assignment west of the Mississippi where the majority will be teaching in the social studies field. 12. Mayor Beckley asked for a Councilman to volunteer to attend the Traffic Commission meeting Aug, 2 as a representative of the Council. As no one could attend the Mayor will attend this meeting. Councilman Harker volunteered to attend the Planning Commission meeting of Aug. 8, Councilman Briggs will attend the Parks & Recreation Commission on the 16th of Aug. Councilman Merritt will alternate on the Planning Commission or Parks Commi s's ion. 19. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell requested an excused absence for the meeting of August 15 as he would be out of town. The City. Manager advised he would be on vacation and requested permission to have one of the staff substitute for him. Due to these absences it was decided there would be no meeting held on August 15. Councilman Briggs moved to re -set the public hearings under Items 10 and 12 for Sept. 5, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harker moved to adjourn to the regular meeting of Sept. 5, 1967,cancel:l.ing the Aug. 15th meeting,, Councilman Briggs seconded and the motion unanimously carried. Council adjourned at 8:45 P. M., with the next regular meeting on Sept., 5, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. ATTEST: (3,P Mayor