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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-10-03_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 3, 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 Mr. William III Swain of the Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints, 9458 3. Broadway, Temple City. Mayor Beckley then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Beckley ABSENT: Councilman - Briggs ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin and Public Works Director Pizzorno Mayor Beckley explained Councilman Briggs had contacted him and advised that for business reasons he would not be able to attend the Council meeting. Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse the ab- sence of Councilman Briggs, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of Sept. 19, 1967. Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Sept. 19, 1967, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P. M. a. CURB & GUTTER; GLICKMAN AVE., EAST SIDE, OLIVE TO RANDWICK Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the above petition and advised it concerned 414 ft. on Glickman Ave., and was 100% signed up. He also presented the affidavit of posting of notices, and recommended the work be done. Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the petition. No one came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Council- man Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project to be in public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. b. SIDEWALKS: EMPEROR AVE., NORTH SIDE, ROSEMEAD TO OAK AVE. The Public Works Director presented the affidavit of posting of the area above and advised it concerned 1624 ft. and the petition contained signatures of 64.4% of the lineal footage. He recommended the Council authorize the installation. Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against.this petition. Mr. Ewing. Womble, 9053 Emperor, stated he felt both sides of the street should install sidewalks at the same time and this north side should be held up until that time. He was in favor of sidewalks in the area. The City Manager and Public Works Director explained in detail the program for curb and gutter and sidewalk installation. Council Minutes, October 3, 1967, page 2 The Public Works Director also advised curb and gutter petitions had been signed for both sides of the street in this area, the design of which is scheduled to be ready in another two weeks. There had been a drainage problem at Sultana and relocation of some of the utility lines and when corrected the contractor can complete this project without delay. Also there would be no tree removal on this north side and they planned to save the oak tree on the southwest corner of Oak Ave. The sidewalk would be next to the curb and 5 ft. in width. James H. Whipple, 9047 Emperor, asked about driveway approaches and street lights and poles. The Public Works Director advised the lights would be on the same site and the driveway approach would be part of the sidewalk concrete permanent improvement. Mr. Whipple stated he had six signatures not in favor of the installation of sidewalks. He was advised there were 17 signa- tures on the petition representing over 60% which is required by state law and that the 60% covered the lineal footage involved. Mayor Beckley asked if anyone else wished to speak against the improvement and no one came forward to speak. He then asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the installation. Mr. Jack Mendelsohn, 9111 Emperor, stated he signed the petition for curb and gutter, and also the one for sidewalk, that he was concerned about the safety of the school children, and that he was very much in favor of both installations. No one else came forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project in the public inter- est and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause,the work to be done, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried un- animously. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -247: 2nd reading, Re Amendments to the 4oning Code relative to location of Accessory structures on rear one - third of an interior lot. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -247 for second reading and read title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 933k.5,9353,5 and 9364.5 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REAR YARD CONSTRUCTION. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance 67 -247 and to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -248: 2nd reading. Relating to Qualifications of Parking Commissioners. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -248 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 7301 RELATING TO THE QUALIFICATION OF PARKING COMMISSION MEMBERS. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -248, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -249: 2nd reading. Re Increase in Plumbing Per- mit Fees. City Attorney Martin read title'to Ordinance No. 67 -249 AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING SECTION 8302 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF T11 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO PLUMBING PERMIT FEES AND ADDING SECTION 8302.1 AND 8302.2 RELATING TO PLAN CHECKING FEES AND EXEMRT'FONS'. Council Minutes, October 3, 1967, page 3 Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -249, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 67 -250: 2nd reading. Re increase in Electrical Permit Fees. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 67 -250 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 65 -170 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, THE ELECTRICAL CODE, RELATING TO ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, AND AMENDING SECTION 8202 RELATIVE TO ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES, EXEMPTIONS AND REFUNDS. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 67 -250, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 10. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:-MEETING OF SEPT. 20, 1967, Renewal of co- sponsorship of Temple City United Soccer Club for 1967 -68 season. The City Manager presented the above recommendation to the Council. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the co- sponsorship of the Temple City United Soccer Club for the 1967 -68 season, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -773: Adopting and Submitting a Budget for the Expenditure of funds allocated from State Highway Fund to Cities. The Public Works Director presented Resolution No. 67 -773 A RESO- LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. He explained this was necessary to secure funds allocated to the City. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -773, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 12. SET ASSESSMENT HEARINGS: CURBS & GUTTERS Encinita, east side, Flaherty to Longden: 6222 Encinita $353.73 6232 " 369.01 6238 353.83 6246 " 148.80 6250 " 192.76 6254 108.21 There followed discussion regarding the next regular meeting of the City Council the date of which would fall during the time the Council is in attendance at the League of Calif. Cities Conference in San Francisco. Councilman Tyrell moved to be dark for the second October meeting. and that the next meeting of the City Council be on November 7, 1967, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows to carry the motion: AYES: Councilmen- Harker, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilman- Beckley ABSENT: Councilman - Briggs Councilman Tyrell moved to set the assessment hearings on curb and gutter as listed above for 7:30 P. M. on Nov. 7, 1967, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, October 3, 1967, page 4 13. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF MALLS 1A, 1B, 1C, 3 and 4 and Public Park- ing Facilities in Parking Districts 1, 3 and 4. The Public Works Director presented the following recommendations: a) Schedule I, Masonry Concrete Block Walls, recommended the Council accept the work, and authorize the filing of notice of completion with the County Recorder, and the preparation of a warrant for . the remaining funds in thirty -five days. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the above recommendation, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. b) Schedule EI.J., Concrete curbs, gutters, walks, and drainage structures. Public Works Director Pizzorno advised in lot lA there was some concrete work to be corrected before completion.. Follow- ing discussion it was agreed to withhold acceptance on Schedule II until satisfactorily completed. c) Schedule III, Parking Lot Lighting Systems, recommend filing a notice of completion with the County and acceptance of the work, and authorize the preparation of a warrant for the re- maining funds in thirty -five days subject to the replacement of one light shade. The Public Works Director advised one light pole was damaged, a new one was ordered but has not been received as yet, and which will be installed as soon as received. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to accept schedule III withholding the money until the above correction is accomplish- ed, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. d) Schedule IV, Sprinkler System and Landscaping, recommend acceptance, filing a notice of completion with the County Re- corder, and authorize the preparation of a warrant for the remaining funds in thirty -five days. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the recommendation on Schedule IV, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. e) Schedule V Asphalt Paving and Base, it is recommended Schedule V should not be accepted at this time as the water ponds in the pavement have not as yet been corrected. Also the Public Works Director will check out the fill -in adjacent to the sidewalks on the property owners side, to eliminate any problem areas. City Manage:r;Koski stated the utilitiy companies played an important role in the over -all effort and should be commended. Councilman Tyrell felt when the improvements are all accepted that a scroll or resolution for them would be appropriate as they have put in . special effort for this improvement. The City Manager will prepare the necessary documents. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -774: Appointing temporary employees, Recreation Dept. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -774 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -774 Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 15. SET PUBLIC HEARING: Re dance permit for the Crest, 5921 Temple City Blvd. The City Manager presented the above entertainment application. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the public hearing for Nov. 7, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, October 3, 1967, page 5 16. RESOLUTION NO. 67 -775: Warrants & Demands City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 67 -775, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $32,026.60, DEMAND NOS. 10108 THROUGH 10159. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -775, Council- man Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 17. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Charitable Solicitation: The City Manager presented a ,re- quest from the Temple City Lionettes to hold aos=ikdea.lk sale in front of Liden's Temple City Stationers, 9.548 Las Tunas, on Friday, Nov. 3, and Fri. Nov. 10, 1967. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve subject to liability insur- ance requirements, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. b. Charitable Solicitation: Request of ALSAC for door -to- door solicitation of funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for Leukemia, on Sat. and Sun., Dec. 9 & 10, 1967. The City Manager presented the above re- quest. Councilman Harker moved to grant, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. c. Charitable Solicitation: The City Manager presented a request from the Temple City High School Pep ,Commission for door -to -door sale of tickets for a Pancake Breakfast, Oct. 4 -14, 1967. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. d. The City Manager presented a request from the Los Angeles Personnel and Guidance Assn. requesting the week of Oct. 22 -28 be proclaimed as '!N6t,i >onal Vocational Guidance Week ". Coun- cilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. e. The City Manager presented a request for the week of Oct. 8 -14 to be proclaimed as "Fire Prevention Week ". Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. f. The Manager presented a request from the Temple City Busi- ness and Professional Women's Club for the week of Oct. 15 -21 to be proclaimed "National Business and Professional Women's Week ". Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: In answer to a question from the audience it was stated the approximate cost of curb and gutter installation was $2.10 per lineal foot less the rebate of 50 per ft. if on a petition basis. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager Koski requested authorization for warrants in the amount of $50. per day to cover the expense of those attend- ing the League of California Cities Conference, based on the breakdown as set forth by the League. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 1 Council Minutes, Oct. 3, 1967, page 6 The City Manager presented an application from Alcoholic Beverage Control for on -sale beer and wine license, the applicant Howard J. Sternberg for the business known as Jack's at 5520 N. Rosemead Blvd. No action was taken to protest the application. Another application from the Alcoholic Beverage Control for a beer and wine on -sale license from Pete Luras and Dorothy Luras, for a proposed business to be located at 9679 E. Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, was presented for Council consideration by the City Manager. Following dis- cussion Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize preparation of a letter for the Mayor to sign protesting this application primarily because the premises are located within 200 ft. of a public park., Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski advised the surrounding cities had adopted Resolutions re distribution of the cigarette tax which is in proportion of sales tax rather than per capita. This will be on the program at the Conference. The City Attorney prepared a Resolution and recommends thtt this be tram .mitted: ,to state legislators who are in a position to do something about this. He presented Resolution No. 67- 776 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE 1967 CIGARETTE TAX PROGRAM (S.B. 556, CHAPTER 963.) Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -776 in accordance with the above recommendation, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harker reported on the Goals Project that a facility is located in Temple City and is being equipped with material, and that the program calls for a series of forums to be held between now and Dec. 19. It is recommend- ed that a steering group be appointed by the City Council and he recommended the following people be appointed to this group as they had indicated they would be willing to serve: Alex Miller, Jo Sheffing, Charles Jackson, Bud Camfield and Mrs. Elgin Shaw. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the recommendation of Councilman ..Harker and appoint the people listed and also the City Planning Director and also members of the Planning Commission if they so desire, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimous- ly. Councilman Tyrell referred to the matter of the malls and he felt former City Manager William Woollett should receive some commendation. 20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to November 7, 1967, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9 P. M. ATTEST: --, la, Mayor