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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1967-11-07_Regular 1967C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 7, 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. Gilbert Myers of the First Baptist Church, 6019 Baldwin Ave., Temple 3. 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, Traffic Engineer Envall 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 3, 1967, as written, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried with Councilman Briggs abstaining due to his absence at this meeting, PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ASSESSMENTS: CURB & GUTTER 6222 Encinita 6232 Encinita 6238 Encinita 6246 Encinita 6250 Encinita 6254 Encinita $353.73 369.01 353.83 148.80 192.76 108.21 Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the above proposed assessments and stated there were two minor corrections as follows: 6222 Encinita $339.12 6232 Encinita 364.62 Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing opened. The Public Works Director advised the work was completed and recommended the properties be so assessed. Mayor Beckley then asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. Mrs. Weiher, 6250 Encinita, stated the project there was not completed as a utility pole had been moved and the curb and gutter had not been installed there. The Director of Public Works advised the pole had to be moved back and the work would be completed. Also the City Manager advised the assessment is not due and payable until the work is completed and there would be no billing until finished and inspected and accepted by the City. Jos. Leja, 6254 Encinita, stated he had 50'10" of curb at $2.10 per ft. and this does not equal $108.21. He also stated the fill behind the curb had been made with sand and not top soil. He also stated he lived at the corner of Encinita and Longden and wanted to know why the curb and gutter was not completed for the turn. The Public Works Director advised as far as the return not being completed that the design for Longden has not been accepted as yet;. He also advised the lot width is determined by the Assessor's roljl and there evidently was no property stake at this point. Foljlowing discussion it was agreed that his assessment would be figured at 50.5 ft. or an amount of $106.05. Also the Public Works Director will see about getting a load of top soil and mixing it with the sandofor the fill behind the curb. Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 2 Mayor Beckley asked if anyone else wished to speak and no one came forward. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the assessments as corrected and to direct that the properties be so assessed, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE REQUEST FOR DANCING: THE CREST, 5921 Temple City Blvd. The City Manager presented the above request for a permit for public dancing. Mayor Beckley declared the public hearing opened. Sgt.Gillman of the Sheriff's Dept. reported on the Sheriff's investigation on this application which was for dancing from 9 P. M. to 2 A. M. with juke box music. He also stated there had been no incidents at this location and that A. B. C. re- ported no incidents there also. Mayor Beckley asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. Mr. J. Shemberg, applicant, stated he would like his request to include the use of tapes for music as well as the juke box. Discussion followed regarding the hours of dancing and Mr. Shemberg stated he would prefer to have dancing permitted until 2 A. M. No one else came forward to speak for or against the permit. Councilman Briggs moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Following discussion by the Council regarding conditions of granting the permit Councilman Harker moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution for a dance operation at the Crest, 5921 Temple City Blvd., between the hours of 9 P. M. and 2 A. M., Monday through Saturday, with no dancing on Sunday, that the rear door be kept closed at all times, with dancing to be to music of a juke box or tapes, and that waitresses and /or employees be required to be attired in non - revealing blouses acceptable as proper, in good taste, and not offensive, Council- man Tyrell seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Mr. Shemberg stated he agreed to the dress requirement and that this was his intent. He was advised the Resolution would be presented at the next Council meeting and he could not proceed until it was adopted. 6. PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS: No. 67 -777 appointing temporary employee Recreation Dept. No. 67 -778 appointing Planning Technician, Michael W. Burnham No. 67 -779 appointing Steno - Clerk, Edna Jean Meek, Recreation Dept. No. 67 -780 appointing Steno - Clerk, Berdena Whitmore, Public Works Dept. City Manager Koski presented the above Resolutions. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolutions No. 677777, 67 -778, 67 -779, and 67 -780, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was un- animously carried. MAINTENANCE & SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR MOTOROLA EQUIPMENT City Manager Koski stated there was a need for maintenance on the four mobile units :owned by the City and it was found a:., Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 3 that this can be done by the County of Los Angeles Communica- tions Dept. and he presented Resolution No. 67 -782 requesting these maintenance services pursuant to the General Services Agreement. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -782, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried. unanimously. 8. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. Curb & Gutter, east side of Golden West, La Rosa to Key West. B. Curb, Gutter, & Sidewalk, north side Garibaldi, Kauffman to ' Golden West. Councilman Tyrell moved to set items A and B for public hearing on Nov. 21, 1967, at 7:30 P.' M., Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 9. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: MEETING OF OCT. 4, 1967. A. Item 6. WEST SIDE OF ROSEMEAD BLVD. SOUTH OF EATON WASH: Recommend additional 20' red curb markings be placed on west side of Rosemead Blvd. south of Olive, north of the apartment house complex access to Rosemead, for a total of 70' of red curb markings to improve sight clearance. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation. Councilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. B. Item 7. BALDWIN AVE. - LOWER AZUSA RD. TO LIVE OAK AVE., STREET NAME SIGNING. Recommend street name signs be placed on median islands on Baldwin Ave, at the intersection of La Rosa Dr., Green St.., Miloann St., Howland St., Daines Dr., Broadway, Bogue St., Duffy St. and Live Oak Ave., to be placed at each approach on existing poles to be seen from one direction only.. The Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation and displayed several types of signs. Following considerable dis- cussion Councilman Tyrell moved to put the signs on the median strips as recommended and two mast arm signs at Baldwin and Olive and at Baldwin and Lower Azusa intersections, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. C. Item 9. CAMELLIA AVE. AT PEDESTRIAN MALL, NORTH OF LAS TUNAS: PARKING RESTRICTIONS. Recommend 20' of red curb markings be placed at Camellia Ave. and the pedestrian mall to improve sight distance for turning movements into the malls both east and west sides from the south approach. Traffic Engineer presented this recommendation. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. D. Item 10. ALESSANDRO AVE. & LA ROSA DR. BUS LOADING ZONE. Recommend removal of red curb markings on west side of Alessandro from a point 52' north of curb line of La Rosa Dr. to 114' north to provide proper loading and unloading of two school buses on the north side of La Rosa Dr. immedi- ately west of Alessandro Ave., and that two "No Parking, 7 :00 A. M. to 5:00 P. M., School Days Only" signs be placed on the north side of La Rosa Dr. from the west curb line of Alessandro Ave. south approach for a distance of 140' westerly for ingress and egress of two buses. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. E. Item 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: LOMA, SOUTH OF BROADWAY: Recommend 25' red curb markings be placed on north side of Broadway, east of cloverly, in newly curbed area where there are no red markings at approach to crosswalk. Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 4 The Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker se- conded, and the motion carried unanimously. F. Item 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: NORTH SIDE OF BROADWAY, EAST OF CLOVERLY. Recommend 25' red curb markings be placed on north side of Broadway, east of Cloverly, in newly curbed area where there are no red markings at approach to crosswalk. Traffic Engineer presented this recommendation. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: MEETING OF NOV. 1, 1967. A. Item 6. LIVE OAK AVE. & GOLDEN WEST AVE. additional regulations. Recommend "Stop Ahead" pavement markings be placed on Golden West Ave. at south approach to Live Oak Ave. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation as presented by the Traffic Engineer, Councilman Harker second- ed, and the motion carried unanimously. B. Item 7. HART AVE. NORTH OF LAS TUNAS DR. Restricted Parking. Recommend 20' additional red curb marking on east side of Hart Ave., making total of 36' on east side and 63' on west side. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation and following discussion Councilman Briggs moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion_ carried unanimously. C. Item 9...:BETHLEHEM.LUTHERAN CHURCH REQUEST FOR PLACEMENT OF CHURCH SIGNS: Recommend that the Bethlehem Lutheran Church be permitted to install: replacement church signs as requested at the following locations: Olive St. & Halifax Rd., north and south side Olive St. & Baldwin Ave., east and west side Freer St. '& El Monte Ave., east and west side and to install new church signs at the following loca- tions: Halifax Rd. & Lower Azusa Rd., north and south side Freer St. & Arden Dr., east and west side Halifax Rd. & Live Oak Ave., north and south side The Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unani- mously. RESOLUTION NO. 67-781: Warrants & Demands, No. 10160 through No. 10274, in the sum of $138,460.74 The City Manager presented Resolution No. 67 -781. Discussion followed concerning Warrant No. 10261 to Norman Phillips Construction Co. for a progress payment on the Tennis Courts and it was agreed that this should be corrected to a payment of $20,000.00 instead of $25;556.40 and adding the difference of $5,556.40 to the balance of funds retained until some re- quired corrections are made to the courts. As a result Warrant No. 10261 is voided and Nb. 1.:0278 in the sum of $20,000. added and changing the total sum of the warrants to $132,904.34. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -781 as corrected, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: Presented by City Manager Koski. A. Request for Proclamation by Temple City Post American Legion for observance of November 11 as a legal holiday and to be proclaimed as "Veterans Day ". Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 5 Councilman Harker moved that the Mayor so proclaim, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. B. Request from Temple City Pop Warner Football, Inc., for pro- clamation for 2nd Annual Pop Warner Camellia Bowl on Nov. 12, and that the week of Nov. 6/12 be designated officially as Pop Warner Football Week. Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim, Councilman Tyrell second- ed and the motion was unanimously carried. C. Request from the Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to hang .Christmas Decorations from Rowland to Encinita on Las Tunas Dr. on the center poles, with center poles to be install ed from Sultana to the city limits, and with a reindeer and sled across the intersection of Las Tunas & Rosemead. The in- stallation to be ready for lighting Nov. 24, and removed after Dec. 26, and no later than Dec. 31. It was explained these decorations are being paid for solely by the merchants on Las Tunas Dr. and they were trying to contact all merchants on Lower Azusa to also have the lights. Following dis- cussion Mr. Goodman, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, amended his request to cover the business area on Lower Azusa if the merchants subscribe to the installation. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the request as amended subject to required insurance provisions, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. D. Request from Oak Avenue School Honor Society for a car wash on Dec. 2 or Dec. 9, at Rays Standard Station, 9237 Las Tunas Dr., for the activities of the Honor Society. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Briggs seconded, and' the motion carried unanimously. E. Request by Disabled American Veterans, Alhambra Chapter 22, for an extension of their permit for Charitable Solicitation. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant for an additional 90 days, or until Febr. 7, 1968, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. E. Letter from Pete.Luras, applicant for .beer and wine on -sale license from A.B.0 in connection with a restaurant located 9679 Las Tunas Dr., Temple City, outlining in detail what he proposes to do and requesting withdraw] of the protest lodged with A. B. C. by the City. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to receive and file the letter, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. 13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Sgt. Hornsby, Marine Recruiting Officer of the San Gabriel Valley area, requested the Council to proclaim Nov. 4 through the 11th on a joint proclamation with the other valley cities as Marine Recruiting Week, with all cities signing the same proclamation. Councilman Tyrell moved that the Mayor sign the proclamation for the City of Temple City, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell stated he would also like to see some of their posters in Temple City. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The Public Works Director presented Resolution No. 67 -683 granting, consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in the annexation to County Lighting District No. 1395, Petition No. 105 -8.7. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 67 -783, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 6 The Public Works Director advised there were nine parkway_;trees that should be removed on Emperor between Rosemead and Oak:. Ave. for the curb and gutter, and sidewalk installation. Thesewillbe scheduled for re- planting as soon as possible. Discussionfollowed regarding the tree planting program. Councilman Tyrell, ::moved to grant the removal of the nine trees requested, Counci'man,Merritt . seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. e Councilman Briggs asked when Las Tunas Dr. would besputNin driving shape and was advised work had been started on Temple City°Blvd. and Las Tunas will be completed by Nov. 20. Councilman Briggs asked why the charitable solicitati.on permits cannot be handled by the staff except when questionableandonly those brought to the Council. Following discussion Councilman,; Tyrell moved the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a.modifica- tion to the ordinance to cover this, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell reported he received a call from Mr. Gould on Rancho Real stating he had a Christmas tree in his front yard and someone from City Hall per instructions came down and cut it off 2 or 3 ft. from the ground. This will be checked out. Also Mr. Gould complained when the curb and gutter was put in it did not match up with his driveway. This will also be investigated. Councilman Merritt asked about the timing of the signals at Broadway and Rosemead., The Traffic Engineer advised this is not a City matter and that the State Division of Highways is checking them out and also the signals at Las Tunas Dr. and Rosemead. The staff Will get a report from the Road Dept. as to what the Division of Highways is doing. Councilman Merritt referred to the additional section of red curbt installed on the southwest corner of Hermosa and Encinita to alleviate poor sight caused by a pickup truck parking there. He advised it evidently was not enough as the truck still parks there. Councilman Merritt moved the staff be authorized to install addi- tional red curb necessary to alleviate the sight problem caused by the parking of the truck, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Tyrell asked the status of the sidewalk program and the Public Works Director advised the sidewalks were complete but == due to some pole removal some had to be re- worked and this should be completed this week. Councilman Tyrell also asked about the plan for Broadway east of Rosemead and was advised a petition is on file for curb and gutter from Encinita to Loma and as soon as the storm drain goes in as much curb and gutter will be installed as possible. On the bridge side the master plan is for a 64 ft. street and to continue that width east of Rosemead would require acquisition of right of way. Councilman Tyrell congratulated Sgt. Hornsby re the Marine fight- ing forces and expressed his appreciation of their activities in Viet Nam and other areas. He stated it was about time we express our appreciation and pride in them and hoped: to see him back in Temple City again sometime. Mayor Beckley reminded the Councilmen of the Broadway dedication at 11:15 A. M. Thursday, and dedication of the plaque at Temple �. City Park at 9:45 A. M. on Saturday, Nov. 11. The Council was polled for attendance at both ceremonies. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Temple City Lions Club for 156 flags to replace the worn ones used in the flag display on Las Tunas Dr. for all holidays. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to purchase the 156 flags for $468. plus tax, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, November 7, 1967, page 7 The City Manager presented a proposed lease for a 1968 Chrysler Town and Country Station wagon in the sum of $112.35 monthly for a two year closed end lease, which has been reviewed by the City Attorney. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the proper city..? officials to execute the lease for use of the City Manager and to have the car equipped with emergency equipment, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised the cost of a two channel mobile unit is $723. plus $17. for installation. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the City Manager to purchase and install this emergency equipment in the station wagon, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. City Manager Koski recommended the Council authorize Tom Vinson to attend the Civil Defense Management Program at the University of Calif. Jan. 8/12 at no cost but time off from his regular work. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize this time away from his work and also payment of expenses necessary for materials and reimbursed mileage, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. The City Manager requested authorization for Wm. Hintze to attend L. A. State College, Jan. 5 to March 29, for a course in public works and inspection at a cost of $40. registration. Councilman Briggs moved to approve covering payment of costs and mileage, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised there was a Seminar for Municipal Assist- ants at U. S. C. Dec. 10/13 and recommended the City authorize attendance of David Recupero and the City to pay the registration and necessary subsistence. Councilman Briggs so moved, Council- man Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. City Manager Koski reported on the status of the Leiland Shaw property at 6329 Sultana Ave. and that the improvements are on schedule and Mr. Shaw is diligently pursuing completion of the structure. Councilman Tyrell commented on the new calendars from the Telephone Co. they all received. He also stated the annual Contract Cities Seminar would be in Palm Springs, May 9/12. Councilman Merritt advised he had placed the minutes of the Contract Cities meeting and the meeting of the Resolutions and By -laws committee in the circulate file for Council information. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to Nov. 16 at 7 :30 P. M. for a meeting to be held in the meeting room of the Temple City Library, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be Nov. 21, 1967, 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. ATTEST: City C erk r),(Ai Li, Mayor