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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
MARCH 19, 1968
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Beckley called the regular meeting of the. City Council
2. to order at 7:30 P. M. following which Presiding Elder A. L.
Nunamaker of the Re- Organized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
3. Day Saints, 9458 Broadway, gave the invocation. 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,
Traffic Engineer Envall, Asst. City Manager Recupero
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Regular meeting of March 5, 1968. Councilman Merritt moved
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1968,
as mailed, Councilman Harker seconded, and themotion was carried
unanimously, with Mayor Beckley abstaining as he was not present
at the meeting.
B. Adjourned meeting of March 11, 1968. Councilman Briggs moved
to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of March 11, 1968,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously
with Mayor Beckley abstaining due to his absence from the meeting.
6. GOALS PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Report - Mrs. Bertha Rains
Mrs. Bertha Rains stated she was representing Mr. Camfield as
he was out of town, and reported on the work of the above
Committee. She introduced the following members of the Committee
who were present: Mr. & Mrs. Sheffing, Alex Miller, Alex Goodman,
Helen Shraeder and George Dragicevich. She reviewed the question-
naires sent out and the reports on the returns. The Council dis-
cussed the report at length with Mrs. Rains and thanked the Com-
mittee for their work and advised they would pass the informa-
tion received on to the Commissions that might be involved.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ASSESSMENTS: CURB & GUTTER
a. Emperor Ave., north side, Rosemead Blvd. to Oak Ave.
Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the following assessments
on Emperor Ave., north side, Rosemead Blvd. to Oak Ave. for
Council approval:
9021 Emperor Ave. 223.40 footage $536.43
9031 Emperor Ave. 58.0 107.55
9035 Emperor Ave. 58.0 201.47
9041 Emperor Ave. 58.0 173.40
9047 Emperor Ave. 56.0 245.52
9053 Emperor Ave. 60.51 189.86
9059 Emperor Ave. 66.0 273.29
9063 Emperor Ave. 60.0 126.00
9071 Emperor Ave. 50.0 197,82
T.C.Un.School Dist. 77.26 230.21
9081 Emperor Ave. 50.0 163.01
9089 Emperor Ave. 80.0 223.42
9105 Emperor Ave. 60.0 191.78
9111 Emperor Ave. 60.0 165.50
9117 Emperor Ave. 70.0 214.96
9123 Emperor Ave. 50.0 135.63
9129 Emperor Ave. 60.0 163.38
9135 Emperor Ave. 60.0 151.30
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 2
9141 Emperor Ave.
9147 Emperor Ave.
9153 Emperor Ave.
9159 Emperor Ave.
9165 Emperor Ave.
9171 Emperor Ave.
60.0 footage
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
75.85
$160.00
168.24
149.40
155.98
174.91
169.42
The Public Works Director advised there was a small section not
quite completed but would be shortly due to underground telephone
cable. Also one driveway was put in incorrectly, that the County
was in error and that we would require the County to remove and
replace this driveway at their cost. Mr. James Whipple, 9047
Emperor, spoke regarding this driveway which is on his property
and was assured that it would be taken care of. No one else
came forward to speak on the above assessments.
B. Emperor Ave. south side, Rosemead Blvd. to Sultana Ave.
The Public Works Director presented the following assessment
for Council approval:
9002 Emperor Ave. 35.78 footage $165.60
curb, gutter, sidewalk
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
this assessment and no one came forward to speak.
C. Emperor Ave., south side, Sultana Ave. to Livia Ave.
Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the following assessments
for Council approval:
9048 Emperor Ave. 64.77 footage $264.93
9038 Emperor Ave. 70.00 299.31
9032 Emperor Ave. 50.0 250.05
9024 Emperor Ave. 100.03 446.14
9018 Emperor Ave. 78.0 315.90
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
these proposed assessments and no one came forward to speak.
D. Emperor Ave., south side, Loma Ave. to Oak Ave.
The Public Works Director presented the following assessments
for Council approval;
9102 Emperor Ave. 46.0 footage $ 96.60
9108 Emperor Ave. 60.0 155.53
9114 Emperor Ave. 60.0 165.65
9120 Emperor Ave. 60.0 164.13
9126 Emperor Ave. 60.0 152.65
9132 Emperor Ave. 57.0 157.09
9138 Emperor Ave. 60.0 157.17
9144 Emperor Ave. 60.0 158.14
9150 Emperor Ave. 60.0 153.69
9154 Emperor Ave. 70.84 178.77
6537 Oak Ave. 128.53 274.40
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
the proposed assessments, and no one came forward to speak.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearings Council-
man Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the proposed assessments
as listed and to direct that the properties be so assessed,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 3
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ASSESSMENTS: SIDEWALKS
A. Emperor Ave, north side, Rosemead Blvd. to Oak Ave.
The Public Works Director presented the following assessments
for Council approval:
9021 Emperor Ave.
9031 Emperor Ave.
9035 Emperor Ave.
9041 Emperor Ave.
9047 Emperor Ave.
9053 Emperor Ave.
9059 Emperor Ave.
9063 Emperor Ave.
9071 Emperor Ave.
T.C.Un.School Dist.
9081 Emperor Ave.
9089 Emperor Ave.
9105 Emperor Ave.
9111 Emperor Ave.
9117 Emperor Ave.
9123 Emperor Ave.
9129 Emperor Ave.
9135 Emperor Ave.
9141 Emperor Ave.
9147 Emperor Ave.
9153 Emperor Ave.
9159 Emperor Ave.
9165 Emperor Ave.
9171 Emperor Ave.
223.40 footage
58.0
58.0
58.0
56.0
60.51
66.0
60.0
50.0
77.26
50.0
80.0
60.0
60.0
70. 0
50.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
75.85
$424.46
110.20
110.20
110.20
106.40
114.97
125.40
114.00
95.00
146.79
95.00
152.00
114.00
114.00
133.00
95.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
144.12
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
the proposed assessments and no one came forward to speak.
B. Emperor Ave., south side, Livia Ave. to Loma Ave.
The Public Works Director presented the following assessments
for Council approval:
9082 Emperor Ave. 65.5 footage $430.42
9074 Emperor Ave. 50.0 95.00
9068 Emperor Ave. 54.0 102.60
9060 Emperor Ave. 65.0 130.23
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
the proposed assessments and no one came forward to speak.
C. Emperor Ave., south side, Loma Ave. to Oak Ave.
Public Works Director Pizzorno presented the following assess-
ments for Council approval:
9102 Emperor Ave.
9108 Emperor Ave.
9114 Emperor Ave.
9120 Emperor Ave.
9126 Emperor Ave.
9132 Emperor Ave.
9138 Emperor Ave.
9144 Emperor Ave.
9150 Emperor Ave.
9154 Emperor Ave.
6537 Oak Ave.
46.0 footage
60.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
57.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
70.84
128.53
$ 87.40
114.00
114.00
114.00
114.00
108.30
114.00
114.00
114.00
134.60
244.21
Mayor Beckley asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
the proposed assessments and no one came forward to speak.
Councilman Briggs moved to close the public hearings, Coun-
cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 4
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the assessments and direct
that the properties so listed be so assessed, Councilman Harker
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
N. T. Lendzian, 9171 Emperor, stated he was well satisfied
and felt the job was well done. He requested that the piece
of the sprinkler system that was dug up and left in his yard .
be removed and was advised this will be taken care of.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 68 -262: 1st read. Amending Subsection 1(c)
of Section 9360 of the Temple City Municipal Code re lot width
of not less than 50 ft.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 68 -262 for first
reading and read title AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SUBSECTION 1(c) 1) OF SECTION 9360 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further read-
ing of Ordinance No. 68 -262•, Councilman Briggs seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously. No further action was taken
as this was the first reading of the Ordinance.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -810: Confirming Planning Commission decision
and denying appeal from that decision, Thomas F. & Kathryn D.
Minahan, 5430 N. Halifax Rd., Variance Case No. 67 -238
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 68 -810 and read
title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY DISMISSING AN APPEAL, CONFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND DENYING A VARIANCE WITH REGARD TO A LOT SPLIT. Councilman
Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -810, Councilman Briggs
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -808: Ordering the canvass of the General
Municipal Election
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -808 and read
title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1968, TO BE MADE
BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -808, Coun-
cilman Briggs seconded, and the motioni:was carried unanimously.
10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of March 6, 1968.
A. Item 6. Cloverly Ave. & Blackley St. - Crosswalk.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation that the
above intersection be upgraded by installation of sidewalks
at the curb returns at the northeast, northwest, and southeast
corners of the above intersection, providing for a full return
to the prolongation of the sidewalk at the southeast corner;
and upon completion that crosswalks be installed across Blackley
at the east line of Cloverly, and across Cloverly at the south
line of Blackley to assist off- street pedestrian traffic.
He advised the cost would be somewhere between $350. and $400.
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to order this in-
stallation, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. Item 7. Temple City Blvd. & Lower Azusa Rd. - Signal Timing.
Recommend signal at above intersection, presently on a 4 -way
stop: between the hours of 10 P. M. and 6 A. M.,be placed on full
24 hour operation to provide a smoother flow of traffic.
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 5
Following discussion by the Council regarding the recommen-
dation Councilman Briggs moved to change the hours from 12
midnight to 6 A. M. for four -way flashing red, and from 6 A. M.
to 12 midnight to regular operation, Councilman Harker seconded,'
and the motion carried unanimously.
C. Item 8. Garibaldi Ave. & Oak Ave. - Additional Regulations.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation that a
crosswalk and advance pavement markings be placed across Gari-
baldi Ave. at the east line of Oak Ave. to assist pedestrian
traffic as the traffic volume did not warrant a 4 -way boulevard
stop. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Briggs
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
D. Item 14. Matters from City Officials.
The Commission recommended to the City Council that a resolu-
tion be prepared and adopted, encouraging the Los Angeles County
Board of Supervisors to finish cleaning up the bottleneck on
Broadway (in county territory in front of the San Gabriel
Academy) at the earliest possible time and in conjunction with
plans of the City of Temple City to widen the area from Encinita
to Rosemead.
Following discussion Councilman Briggs moved because of the
ramifications of the recommendation that the Council take this
under submission and have the staff discuss this with the County
and report back to a Council study session, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Meeting of Febr. 27, 1968.
Recommend procedures relating to effective date of Planning
Commission decision and /or appeal period be changed from the
20th to 10th day following date of adoption of Planning Commis-
sion resolution or at 12 P. M. of day following next City
Council meeting, whichever is the later. The Planning Director
presented the recommendation.
Following Council discussion Councilman Merritt moved that the
recommendation of the 10 -day period be put into force and the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Meeting of March 12, 1968.
Planning Commission Referral: Zone Change Case #67 -242 re pro-
posed shopping center, northwest corner Baldwin & Olive. It is
recommended that the Council withhold final decision on zone
change pending public hearing on zone variance modification in
conjunction with this project. Planning Director Dragicevich
presented the above recommendation.
Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to withhold any
action until the Planning Commission reviews the changes pre=
sented to the Planning Director, Councilman Briggs seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -809: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -809 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $37,876.65, DEMAND NOS. 10683 THROUGH
10754. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -809,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 6
13. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -811: employing personnel, Senior Tree Trimmer
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -811 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PER-
SONNEL. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -811
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. The City Manager presented a request from the Knghts of
Columbus for the week of March to be proclaimed as Knights of
Columbus Week. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Coun-
cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
B. The City Manager presented a request for a proclamation
from the City of Hope for the week of Apr. 8 -12 to be proclaimed
as Good Nutrition Week. Councilman Harker moved to so proclaim,
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
C. The City Manager presented a request from the Chamber of
Commerce to use the sidewalks of the malls for an Art Festival
April 11, 12 and 13. Councilman Merritt moved to approve,
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
D. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Board of
Supervisors for a proclamation for the week of Apr. 22 -28 as
D for Decency Week. Councilman Briggs moved to so proclaim,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
E. The City Manager presented a request for a banner across
Las Tunas near Camellia to publicize Meetings in the Marketplace
to be held at the American Savings Bldg. Apr. 8 -12 at noon.
Councilman Harker moved to approve subject to insurance require-
ments, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was carried
unanimously.
F. City Manager Koski presented a request for a proclamation
for the week of March 17 -24 as Youth Orders Week on behalf of
the DeMolay, Job's Daughters, and Rainbow Girls, all of the
Masonic order. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Council-
man Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
G. The City Manager presented a request from the March of
Dimes that May 2 be proclaimed as March of Dimes Healthy Baby
Day. Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim, Councilman
Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Robt. Bock, 5328 Encinita, stated he wrote a letter to the City
Council concerning his property and had never received an ans-
wer and requested answers to his questions. Following considera-
tion and discussion the Council requested him to attend a study
session of the Council at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall on Monday,
April 1, at which time they will review his problems.
A. L. Nunamaker, 5757 Agnes, asked about the flashing yellow
and red signals on Las Tunas Dr. and stated he had received
a number of complaints from citizens about crossing Las Tunas.
Considerable discussion followed with no further action taken.
Dorothy Bock, 5328 Encinita, advised the flashing signals on
Las Tunas Dr. was brought up at the Safety Committee meeting
and that Jr. and Sr. high school students do have to cross
Las Tunas and it is a problem in some areas. Further checks
will be made by the staff.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The Asst. City Manager presented a request from the Standard
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 7
Oil Co. to conduct a Vibroseis geophysical survey along
the Arcadia Wash in Temple City. Fbllowing a lengthy dis-
cussion of the Council and due to •the; sui°roundi ngrr-es i denti al
area and the tremendous shaking involved, Councilman Briggs
moved to deny the request, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion was carried unanimously.
Lt. Kundtz of the Sheriff's Dept. reported to the Council on
the "Adopt a Deputy" program which their, Dept.:. : is i n i t i ati.n.g
in connection with the schools and students. Councilman
Tyrell moved to recommend to the school system that they adopt
this program, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion was
carried unanimously. Mayor Beckley commented on the block
mothers program and felt it should be tied in with the Sheriff's
Dept. Councilman Tyrell commented on the fine work being done
with the teen -agers by Deputy Knowles in solving juvenile pro-
blems.
The City Manager advised the Parking Commission met re the
signing of the parking lots. Public Works Director Pizzorno
advised the recommendation was for 11 signs, approximately
18 x 18, green background with white letters, BACK- IN:PARKING
PROHIBITED, these signs to be placed on or near existing
refuse bin enclosures in the parking lots. Discussion followed
re painting "Head In Only" on wheel stops and curb also.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the installation of the
signs as recommended but nothing else, Councilman Briggs se-
conded and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the City of Santa
Fe Springs requesting Apr. 9 -12 be proclaimed as So. Calif.
Business Show Week. Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
The City Manager requested Council authorization for a check
in the amount of $533.16 payable to the Post Office to cover
the postage for mailing the sample ballots for the General
Municipal Election to be held Apr. 9, 1968. Councilman Briggs
moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
was unanimously carried.
The City Manager requested Council approval for the installa-
tion of 16 4 -bulb ceiling lights in the City Hall to upgrade
the lighting,the estimated cost to be $850. Councilman
Harker moved to approve and to adjust the budget accordingly,
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager advised he had received a petition signed by
home owners in the area requesting a stop light at Temple City
Blvd. and La Rosa, which will be presented to the Council at
a budget session.
The Asst. City Manager presented Resolution No. 68 -812
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
REQUESTING SERVICE FROM THE REDEMPTION AND STREET BOND DIVI-
SION OF THE TAX COLLECTOR'S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt Resolution No. 68-8.12, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Harker stated the Councilmen had all received the
reports on the Mayor's Committee and they would appreciate
comments from the Council in this regard. Also that Bob Brown
of the Bank of America was now a member of the Committee.
Councilman Merritt commented on the use of a closed night club
for a teenage center at Palm Springs last Easter vacation and
how successful it had been. This is to be repeated during
the spring vacation this year. He thought it might be something
to consider for Temple City. Following discussion Councilman
Council Minutes, March 19, 1968, page 8
Merritt moved to have the staff check into this idea and
if feasible to carry it through, Councilman Tyrell seconded
and the motion carried unanimously. The Staff will report
to the Council on April 1. at the study session.
Mayor Beckley commented on Tom Vinson who is leaving to join
the Air Force and paid tribute to him for doing an outstanding
job while with the City.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt seconded,'
and the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9:50
P. M. Next regular meeting of the City Council on April 2, 1968,
at 7:30 P. M., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938
Kauffman Ave., Temple City.
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