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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 19, 1967
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Beckley called the regular meeting of the City Council to
2. order. at 7:35 p.m. Invocation was given by the Rev. Mr. Roger
Hillis of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Temple City, 9642
3. Live Oak Ave., Temple City. Mayor Beckley then 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 Pizzorno, Planning Director
Dragicevich, and Traffic Engineer Envall.
5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Special Meeting of August 31, 1967. Councilman Merritt
corrected the Minutes, under item 10, to show that he was
absent instead of voting "Aye ", and then moved to approve
the minutes of the special meeting of August 31, 1967, as
corrected. Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
b. Regular meeting of September 5, 1967.
Councilman Merritt corrected the Minutes, under item 19.d.,
to read "Councilman Merritt moved to grant..." instead of
"Councilman Harker moved to grant... ". Councilman Merritt
moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 5, 1967, as corrected. Councilman Briggs secon-
ded, and the motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. RE APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECI-
SION, ZONE VARIANCE CASE #67 -230, ROBERT & ELSIE KUKURIN.
City Attorney Martin advised the Council that the Applicants
had applied for a variance for a "Car Wash By Hand" (to be
activated by coin deposit) in a C -2 zone. The Planning Com-
mission denied the request, ruling that it was a mechanical
car wash, which is permitted only in a C -M zone. To avoid
future similar issues, the Planning Commission has determined
that coin- operated car washes are "mechanical" (C -M) rather
than "by hand" (C -2); and the matter of interpretation is be-
fore the City Council for confirmation or reversal. Also, the
Planning Commission recommended an interim amendment to the
zoning code to show that C -2 uses of "car wash by hand" mean
only incidental hand washes by man, and C -M uses include all
car washes. The City Attorney pointed out that an application
for a variance acknowledges that one is necessary, since a
person cannot apply for a variance while maintaining that none
is necessary; and that, therefore, the City Council should pro-
ceed on the variance matter unless the same be withdrawn.
Councilman Tyrell commented that it seemed more logical to
first determine whether the Council agreed or disagreed with
the Planning Commission interpretation since, if they find that
this type of car wash comes within a hand operation, then the
variance appeal can be dismissed. The City Attorney ruled that
the Council could consider the interpretation before holding a
public hearing; and Councilman Tyrell moved to take up the mat-
ter of clarification first. Councilman Harker seconded, and,
after considerable discussion, the motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 2
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell
Councilmen- Beckley
Councilmen -None
Planning Director Dragicevich presented a resume of the action
taken on September 12, 1967, by the Planning Commission when
they adopted Resolution No. 67- 230PC, in which they decided
there existed an ambiguity as to zoning relative to car washes
and they determined that a coin - operated car wash is mechani-
cal rather than by hand, and therefore not permitted in a C -2
zone.
Councilman Tyrell pointed out that the issue was not a question
of zoning but whether a coin - operated car wash was mechanical.
Mr. John L. Shaw, 5816 Temple City Blvd:, attorney for the
Kukurins, was requested to explain in detail the exact opera-
tion of a coin-operated car wash. Mr. Shaw then proceeded to
distribute folders depicting such equipment and explained how
the proposed car wash would operate. In answer to specific
questions, Mr. Shaw stated that there would be no steam boiler,
no chains to pull a car through, no revolving brushes, no
blowers, and that the vacuum cleaner motor would be housed in
a relatively soundproof cabinet located on the east side of the
property. Mr. Shaw called upon Mr. Arthur Eaton, of the Edwin
Livingston Co. who would be the builders of the proposed car
wash, to give further information on the operation, including
comparison to washing a car at home. Mr. Eaton explained that
the user would drive his car into the booth, deposit a coin in
the slot which activated the flow of water and detergent in the
hose, and the user would then wash his car, depressing a but-
ton on the hose nozzle if he wished clear water. The soap-and-
water mixture would run for 10 minutes and then shut off. The
user would deposit another coin if he wanted to'use the vacuum
cleaner.
Councilman Harker asked whether there would be any rags and
brushes, and Mr. Eaton advised him there would be a special
chamois -like cloth provided in coin - operated containers and
waste .receptacles in the event the user did not want to take
the washable, re- useable cloth home ;,.'With :,him.
Counci.Lman Tyrell explained how he had been using, to wash his
car and boat, a Tong - handled wand with a brush which revolves
by water force; and he contended that if such equipment were
deemed to be mechanical then half the people in the City were
washing their cars illegally. He also said he takes the vacuum
outside to clean his car, and it is certainly mechanical.
Councilman Briggs compared the proposed do -it- yourself car wash
with the usual mechanical type, and stated that about the only
difference he could see was that in the latter the car was moved
through on a chain while various people worked on it, and in the
other the car stays in one place while the owner uses .a pressure
with soap mixture in hot water, brushes and rags, and a
vacuum cleaner to wash his car. Mr. Shaw contended that in the
usual type there is considerably more noise because of the
machinery needed to move the cars, revolving brushes on all
sides, and blowers to dry off the car. Councilman Briggs re-
plied that when you build the water pressure from 60 to 100 lbs.,
you have a mechanical car wash.
It did not seem to Councilman Merritt that there was any excep-
tional equipment which could be classified as mechanically
useful, other than being coin operated, and the labor of doing
it yourself he certainly did not consider mechanical butdefi-
nitely manual.
On the question of how much of the operation is manual, Council-
man Harker "observed that ,the user might put h-is coin in the slot,
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 3
which would activate the soap and water, but unless he picked
up that hose by hand and directed it to the specific areas of
the car, then the soapy water would just run on the ground and
the car would remain dirty.
Mayor Beckley expressed himself as feeling that the use of pres-
sure equipment, hot water heater, and vacuum cleaners made the
operation mechanical.
Councilman Tyrell moved to construe a coin - operated car wash as
being hand- operated and not mechanical. Councilman Harker secon-
ded, and the motion carried by the following vote:
AYES Councilmen- Harker, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen- Briggs, Beckley
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved that the petition for a variance in Case
No. 67 -230PC be dismissed. Seconded by Councilman Harker, and
there being no objection, the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Messrs. Shaw and Eaton displayed an artist's rendering of the
proposed car wash.
Councilman Tyrell suggested that it would be a good idea to
study the ordinance and determine in what manner it needed cla-
rification. There was discussion of the need for immediate
action to "close the door" to further car washes until further
study and a public hearing.
9. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of September 12,
1967, relative to car washes.
City Attorney Martin presented for immediate adoption interim
Ordinance No. 67 -251, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ENACTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF SECTION 65858 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE, RELATING TO
SUBSECTION 18 OF PARAGRAPH "A" OF SECTION 9390, AND THE ADDI-
TION OF NEW SUBSECTION 16(a) TO SECTION 9400 AND THE DELETION
OF SUBSECTION 40 OF SECTION 9400 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE, ALL RELATING TO THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FOR CAR -WASH
ESTABLISHMENTS, which would be effective until December 19,
1967. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -251
with an exception for the applicants Kukurin for their build
ing permit. Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion car-
ried unanimously upon a roll -call vote.
Mr. Daniel Giordano, 10619 Lower Azusa Rd., stated that he
lived just east of the proposed car wash and that he knew that
the operation would be noisy. He said they had hoped that
this area would be developed for something such as profes-
sional offices, and now he felt like opening up a'coin opera-
ted circus with rides. He was assured that the City was
trying to develop all areas in the best way possible, and
that if there should be any actual mess or undue noise in
connection with the car wash, he would have recourse to the
nuisance ordinance for abatement.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -247: 1st reading. Re Amendments to Zoning
Code relative to location of accessory structures on rear one
third of an interior lot.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -247 for first
reading, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING
SECTIONS 9334.5, 9343.5 and 9364.5 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICI-
PAL CODE RELATING TO REAR YARD CONSTRUCTION. Councilman
Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -247,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
No further action was taken as this was the first reading of
the Ordinance.
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 4
7. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -248: '1st reading. Relating to qualifica-
tions of Parking Commissioners.
City Attorney Martin presented for first reading Ordinance No.
67 -248, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SEC-
TION 7301 RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF PARKING COMMISSION
MEMBERS. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 67 -248, Councilman Merritt geconded, and the
motion was carried unanimously. No further action was taken
at this time as this was the first reading of the Ordinance.
8 RESOLUTION NO. 67 -770: Upholding Planning Commission Decision
Variance Case #67 -225, and Denying Appeal from that Decision,
Russell L. Miller, 9840 Hallwood Dr.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 67 -770, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONFIRMING RESO-
LUTION NO. 67 -266PC AND DENYING A VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE
CASE NO.. 67 -225. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution
No. 67 -770, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS
10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meetings of August 15,
1967, and September. 1, 1967.
a. Item 6. Hermosa Dr. and Encinita Ave. - Red Curb Markings.
Recommend 25 ft. red curb markings be placed on south side
of Hermosa Dr., extending westerly of Encinita Ave., and
an additional 10 ft. of red curb markings be placed on west
side of Encinita Ave. extending southerly of Hermosa Dr.,
and an additional 5 ft. of red curb markings be placed on
east side of Encinita, north of alley, to provide safer
corners.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendations.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell secon-
ded, and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Item 8. Temple City Blvd. and Sparklett St. Recommend
that stop and stop bar pavement markings be placed on
Sparklett St. at approaches to Temple City Blvd. to define
proper position for stopping vehicle for maximum approach
visibility.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
c. Item 9. Lower Azusa Rd., Cloverly Ave. to Heleo Ave.
Recommend striping modification by placing double center-
line striping on Lower Azusa Rd. between Cloverly and
Heleo Aves. to prohibit passing of vehicles in advance of
the bridge at Eaton Wash.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Item 10. Camellia Ave. and Woodruff Ave. - Recommend red
curb markings be placed at intersections to improve visibility
as follows:
(1) 25 ft. on north side of Woodruff Ave., extending
east of Camellia Ave.
(2) 25 ft. on west side of Camellia Ave.; extending
north of Woodruff Ave.
(3) 25 ft. on south side of Woodruff Ave., extending
west of Camellia Ave., and
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(4) 5 ft. on the north side of Woodruff Ave., extend-
ing west of Camellia Ave.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendations.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
e. Intersection of Loma Ave. and north approach to Duffy St.
Recommend right curve arrow be placed 25 ft. from curve
on Loma for southbound traffic turning onto Duffy.
Traffic Engineer Envall explained that several accidents and
near - accidents have occured when southbound traffic on Loma
Ave. failed to note this curve, and it was recommended that a
right curve arrow be placed on Loma approximately 25 ft. from
the intersection with Duffy. Councilman Merritt moved to
approve this item, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 67 -249: lst reading. Re increase in plumbing
permit fees.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -249, for first
reading, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8302 OF THE MUNICIPAL.
CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO PLUMBING PERMIT
FEES AND ADDING SECTION 8302.1 AND 8302.2 RELATING TO PLAN
CHECKING FEES AND EXEMPTIONS. Councilman Harker inquired as
to the purpose of this ordinance, and City Manager Koski ex-
plained that it was to bring permit fees in Temple City into
line with those of other cities whose permits are handled by
contract with the County of Los Angeles, which has recommended
the changes. After considerable discussion, Councilman Tyrell
moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 67 -249, Coun-
cilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
As this was the first reading of the Ordinance, no further
action was taken.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -250: lst reading. Re increase in electrical
permit fees.
City Attorney Martin presented, for first reading, Ordinance
No. 67 -250, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 65 -170 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, THE ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, RELATING TO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, AND AMENDING
SECTION 8202 RELATIVE TO ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES, EXEMPTIONS
AND REFUNDS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 67 -250, Councilman Harker seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -771: Requesting an allocation of County Aid
to Cities Funds for the maintenance of Select System Streets.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -771, A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING
AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTE-
NANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. Councilman Tyrell moved to
adopt Resolution No. 67 -771, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
14. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Curb and Gutter, Glickman Ave., east side, Olive to
Randwick.
b. Sidewalks, Emperor Ave., north side, Rosemead to Oak Ave.
City Manager Koski recommended that public hearings be set for
(a) and (b) above for October 3, 1967, at 7:30 p.m. Council-
man Tyrell moved to approve the settings, Councilman Briggs
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 6
15. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -772: Warrants and Demands.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -772, A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN
THE SUM OF $37,624.61, DEMAND NOS. 10068 THROUGH 10107.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -772, Council-
man Briggs seconded, and the motion was passed unanimously.
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Request for permission to place banner across Las Tunas
Dr. Oct. 6 -13 for Red Cross Bloodmobile on Fri., Oct. 13.
Councilman Tyrell moved to grant the request, subject to the
usual insurance requirements, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
b. Charitable Solicitation Request: from Church Women United,
Temple City- Rosemead Council, to solicit money for UNICEF
on Oct. 31, 1967.
After discussion, Councilman Harker moved to grant the request,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Harker, Tyrell, Beckley
NOES: Councilmen - Briggs, Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
c. Request for Proclamation: from State Dept. of Employment
for week of October 1, 1967, to be proclaimed "National
Employ the Physically Handicapped Week ".
Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Request for Proclamation: the City Manager presented a
request from United Crusade for a proclamation for their
campaign period of Sept. 29 -Nov. 21, their 4th Annual
Crusade in Los Angeles County.
Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim according to the sample
proclamation provided, Councilman Harker seconded, and the
motion passed unanimously.
e. Request for Proclamation: from Pasadena Philharmonic
Committee of the Southern California Sympony & Hollywood
Bowl Association for week of October 5th to be proclaimed
"Philharmonic Week ". Presented by City Manager Koski.
Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim, Councilman Harker
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
f. Request for Proclamation: for week of Sept. 24 -30 to be
proclaimed "National Highway Week ". The City Manager
presented the request.
Councilman Harker moved to proclaim as requested, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
g. Charitable Solicitation Requests: City Manager Koski pre -
sented three requests from the Cairo Teen Club of St. Luke's
Church.
(1) To hold a car wash at Ray's Standard Station on "any
Saturday we need to ".
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, and Councilman Harker
seconded the motion. Upon recommendation of the City Manager
the motion to approve was amended to limit the time to the end
of October, 1967. The seconder agreed to the amendment and
the motion carried unanimously.
(2) To solicit 10 donations for Queen Contest, solicita-
tions to be made in and around stores.
Mrs. Robert E. Moser, of St. Luke's Parish, explained that the
funds so collected were to support a queen in a contest between
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the various parishes of the San Gabriel Valley. After some
discussion, and a suggestion that the Club obtain a 'blue card'
from the Chamber of Commerce before beginning the solicitation,
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the request, Councilman
Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
(3) To paint house numbers on the curbs in Temple City.
City Manager Koski presented this item and stated that the
party in charge had been contacted and advised that the City
had granted the privilege of painting curb numbers to the Jr.
Chamber of Commerce, and that the person to whom the Public
Works Director had spoken had been agreeable to withdrawing
the request. After discussion, Councilman Merritt moved to
approve the request of the Cairo Teens to paint curb numbers,
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
There was further discussion of the need for some standardiza-
tion of the size of numbers to be painted, and after the City
Manager advised that the Public Works Dept. has set such stan-
dards, it was unanimously agreed that when the permit to paint
curbs is given, the person in charge shall be advised to come
to the City Hall for a copy of the regulations and also to sign
a form stating that he has read and understands the instructions.
h. Request of Carl Ludlow on behalf of United Crusade to place
posters on utility poles on Lower Azusa Rd., Las Tunas Dr.,
and Baldwin Ave. on Sept. 30, 1967, between 9:00 a.m. and
1:00 p.m., and remove them on or before Nov. 4, 1967.
After discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Beckley suggested that they be advised of the availabi-
lity of the overhead cables across Las Tunas which are for
such display of banners and advertising.
17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK.
Mrs. Lillian Ronstad presented a petition and stated her views
with regard to the war in Vietnam. It was her feeling that
since the Council had "in effect" endorsed the Petition which
was available at the City Hall, and since there were many
people who did not agree with the views expressed on that peti-
tion, then the City Council should prepare and make available
a petition expressing a different opinion.
Councilman Briggs asked Mrs. Ronstad if she were stating that
the United States should withdraw from Vietnam if the Viet Cong
refused to "peacefully "negotiate. She replied that she was
merely trying to present her petition so that others might
have the right to express themselves if they did not agree with
the City Council. Councilman Tyrell assured Mrs. Ronstad that
she was entirely privileged to present any kind of petition
she wished, but what Councilman Briggs was asking was whether
she had any alternative suggestion to withdrawal if the enemy
refused to negotiate. She admitted she did not.
Councilman Harker felt that if the Council were to agree to
make Mrs. Ronstad's petition available to the public in the
manner she was suggesting, then the Council would be bound to
support her contentions, which they have no desire to do either
officially or unofficially. Neither are they opposed to her
petition's circulation, either officially or unofficially.
Mayor Beckley stated that he had not changed his mind about the
first petition, but that if it were true that some of the people
of Temple City thought they lacked the means of expressing
their opinions, then he would be in favor of allowing the staff
at City Hall to print some of the petitions. However, he said,
making them available at other locations would be up to the
other organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, as the
Council has no jurisdiction over their actions.
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 8
Councilman Harker asked what would be done with the petitions
when all were in, and whether they would be forwarded with a
letter from the Council as the consensus of the Council. Coun-
cilman Tyrell advised that they would merely be forwarded.
Councilman Harker agreed with Mayor Beckley that while this
was not their original -intention, he felt that these new_,
petitions should be made available. Councilman Tyrell dis-
agreed, stating that he=, for one, was "not ,going to back one
which is entirely against my philosophy ".
Mrs. Jane Manners, 6263 Temple City Blvd., Temple City, spoke
briefly in favor of the petition.
Mr. Herman B. Abrams, 9843 Olive, Temple City, stated that the
point was being missed, and that the alternative is military
means against peaceful means. His feeling was that if 1000
persons signed the first petition, then that would mean that
1000 were in favor of military means; but that if 1000 refused
to sign, no one would know that they were not in favor of mili-
tary means but were for peaceful negotiation. Councilman
Briggs asked Mr. Abrams if he were indicating that he felt
the United States had not attempted to negotiate.
Mr. Joe Ronstad, 6641 Barela, Arcadia, stated that there should
be no quarrel with the City Council and that he felt they were
within their prerogative to propose any petition they liked,
but it appeared to be one - sided. He said a dialogue on the war
would be fine if it were held in Memoli Hall and let the pros
and cons be heard, but that he felt the City Hall was not the
place.
Mrs. Fern Hull, 9116 Ardendale, San Gabriel, stated that she
was speaking on behalf of Dennis Savage and questioned the
advisability of the City Council's having made the petition
available, even unofficially, this being something she felt
the Council should not be connected with in any way.
Councilman Briggs said he was not against the City staff typ-
ing up the forms but he would not, officially or unofficially,
endorse what is being said.
Councilman Harker moved that the City give assistance to the
people who addressed the Council to prepare a petition that
would read substantially as presented, and that these peti-
tions be made available in the same locations as the ones that
are presently available. Councilman Briggs seconded the motion.
There was considerable further discussion, and Councilman Tyrell
expressed the opinion that it was ridiculous to go along with
this idea and that it would be equivalent to printing petitions
for some "hippy'! group who were opposed to City laws outlawing
narcotics, obscenity, etc. He asked "How far do you go to cut
your own throat ", and also "Do we always have to make the
other cheek available ?" Mayor Beckley and Councilman Briggs
felt that this was not the same idea, and that the action in
making the petitions available was not the same as an official
action in passing an ordinance.
The motion to give assistance on the petitions was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Beckley
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. Seth Carson stated that he was present to ask what has been
done regarding the Russell Miller matter, and City Manager
Koski advised him that the matter had just received final de-
cision this evening with the passage of Resolution No. 67 =225
Council Minutes, Sept. 19, 1967, page 9
and that the party will be notified, the Building Dept. may be
notified, and see that the corrections are made. The City Mana-
ger also advised Mr. Carson that the party would be given 30
days in which to accomplish the corrections.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski advised the Mayor that all items from City
Officials had been taken care of under Communications except a
report on the Longden School site development study conducted
jointly by the City and the school district.
RECESS: Mayor Beckley called a 5- minute recess at 9:40 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 9:50 p.m., with the Mayor announ-
cing that the Council was now in session, and all Councilmen
were present.
City Manager Koski presented the matter of the Longden Master
Plan Site Development, stating that the School District had
requested an early reply from the City. A report was submitted,
by Art Renden, architect with Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Menden-
hall, indicating proposed uses. The City Manager described the
three alternate plans which were proposed for the development
of the approximately 50 x 70 ft. plot for the joint use of the
school, and the City Recreation Dept.
Under "A" it was proposed to develop the area with trees, turf
and automatic sprinklers. Further development would include a
raised concrete platform which could be used for skits and
drama performances. It would also incorporate the two trees
into the platform area with a canopy over the platform between
the trees facing southerly. There would be benches around one
side of the play apparatus area. In the discussion it was
brought out that this area was too small for any large project
and was really suitable only for a neighborhood playground
geared to the use of very young children. When it was brought
out that the time period was indefinite and future school needs
unknown, the discussion centered on the feasibility of putting
money into permanent development and equipment. City Manager
Koski suggested that the City might just provide equipment,
such as that at Live Oak Park, which could easily be removed in
the event the school withdrew their offer to use the land later.
However, it was felt that this type of development could become
a maintenance nuisance.
The report disclosed that area "B ", which had been the tennis
courts, had been altered by the addition of backboards for use
as handball courts as well as other':har..d -court games:d
Councilman Tyrell commented that since they were paved with
asphalt, they were not very good tennis courts. The report
indicated that complete refurbishment would be required, plus
probably lighting, in order to make them useful and, since the
school required the area during school hours, the cost would
not be worthwhile.
Councilman Briggs moved to deny consideration of this plan,
III Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. to the next regular meeting of
the City Council on October 3, 1967, at 7:30 p.m., in the Coun-
cil Chambers of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Mayor