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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
JULY 2, 1968
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
2. order at 7:30 P. M. on July 2, 1968. Rev. Delwin Thigpen of the
First Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West, gave the invocation,
3. following which the Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Beckley, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Public Works Director Pizzorno, City Attorney Martin
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
A. Regular meeting of June 18, 1968. Councilman Harker referred
to page 4, item 16, second line, to a typographical error in repeat-
ing "and ". No further corrections were made and Councilman Harker
moved to approve the minutes of June 18, 1968, as corrected, Coun-
cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
B. Adjourned meeting of June 19, 1968. Councilman Merritt moved
to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of June 19, 1968,
as mailed, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimous-
ly carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
I 6. RESOLUTION NO. 68-833: Granting an application for a Conditional
Use Permit in Case 68 -253 and modifying Resolution No. 68 -298PC
in connection therewith.
City Attorney Martin advised this resolution was prepared in accord-
ance with instructions from the Council following the public hearing
held on June 18, 1968, on the appeal from conditions imposed by the
Planning Commission in granting a Conditional Use Permit to the
Union Oil Co., 5508 Rosemead Blvd. He read title to Resolution No.
68 -833 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CASE 68 -253
AND MODIFYING RESOLUTION 68- 298P.C. IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -833, Councilman
Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 1968.
City Manager Koski presented the EXTENSION AGREEMENT which continues
the existing agreement until December 31, 1968. Councilman Beckley
moved to approve and to authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the
City, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND BATES & DIEHL.
City Manager Koski presented an, extension agreement for continua-
tion of the services of Bates and Diehl for the next fiscal year,
from July 1, 1968, through June 30, 1969.
Councilman Harker moved to approve and to authorize the Mayor to
sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, July 2, 1968, page 2
9. EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND COMMUNITY DISPOSAL.
City Manager Koski presented the extension of agreement which
covers the period from August 8, 1970, for five years to 1975,
with an option for an additional five years at that time to
August 8, 1980. He recommended approval with one modification
re the franchise payments that effective August 8, 1970, that the
rates monthly be raised from $400. to $500., and in 1975 at the
time of the option that they be increased to $600. per month to
1980. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the extension of
agreement as prepared and to include the modification as stated
above, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried
unanimously.
10. RECREATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
1968-69 FISCAL YEAR: for Recreati>on at Emperor School for sum of
$2250.
The City Manager presented the above agreement for the period
of the 1968 -69 fiscal year, and advised this was a renewal of the
agreement existing for a number of years. Councilman Harker moved
to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf
of the City, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried
unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -837: Adopting a salary schedule and pay plan.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -837 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A SALARY
SCHEDULE AND PAY PLAN. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution
No. 68 -837, Councilman Harker. seconded, and the motion was carried
unanimously.
t2. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of June 25, 1968.
A. Zone Change Request, James Lawyer & Ellen D. Bangs, 9619
through 9633 Broadway.
Planning Director Dragicevich presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set for public hearing on July 16, 1968,
at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously.
B. Report from Planning Commission study on Preliminary Area Plan,
West San Gabriel Valley.
The Planning Director advised the Planning Commission approved the
preliminary plan with the exception of the proposed freeway which
they recommended should be west of Rosemead Blvd. near the area
of the Edison Co. easement, or westerly between Burton and Walnut
Grove. Following discussion Councilman Beckley moved to concur
with the recommendation with the exception that the freeway de-
finitely go west of Rosemead Blvd. in the general vicinity of
the Edison power lines, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
13. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: SULTANA AVE., ACASO TO SERENO DR.
The Public Works Director presented the plans and specifications
for the above improvement for Council approval.
Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to approve the plans
and specifications as submitted and to authorize advertising and
receipt of bids, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, July 2, 1968, page 3
14. STREET LIGHTING STUDY: Proposal by Consulting Engineer
The Public Works Director advised the funds for the above study
were included in the 1968 -69 budget and presented Mr. Krelle of
Krelle & Lewis who outlined the proposal to the Council. He
advised this would be a city -wide study and report with recommenda-
tions for upgrading and forming lighting districts. Following
discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and authorize the
study at a cost of $2500., Councilman Merritt seconded and the
motion was unanimously carried.
15. REQUEST FOR STREET WIDTH REVISION: Alessandro, Olive to Blackley.
City Manager Koski presented the above request and recommended
it be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration in
the general plan study. Councilman Beckley moved to refer this
matter to the Planning Commission, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
16. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of June 20, 1968.
A. Recommend a broken white line be painted down center of each
of the parking lots to better accommodate two -way traffic
and keep unloading trucks from parking in the middle of the
parking lot.
Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve,
Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
B. Recommend existing parking lots not be altered (to provide
special unloading zones) until Parking Commission can observe
effectiveness of unloading . zones proposed for the new parking
lot which is to be constructed north of Las Tunas and west
of Temple City Blvd.
The Public Works Director presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Harker moved to adopt the recommendation under item
B, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -834: adopting "NO CITY TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR
1968 -69 ".
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68-834 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY INDICATING NO CITY
TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1968 -69. Councilman Harker moved to
adopt Resolution No. 68 -834, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -835: employing temporary personnel, Recreation
Dept.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -835 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY
PERSONNEL. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 68-
835, Councilman Harker. seconded, and the motion was unanimously
carried.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -832: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -832 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $20,022.88, DEMAND NOS. 11293 THROUGH
11351. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -832,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, July 2, 1968, page 4
20. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski presented a letter of request from the Chamber
of Commerce to string Xmas decorations across the Temple City Blvd. -
Las Tunas intersection beginning July 25 for the "Xmas in July"
promotion of the Chamber. Councilman Merritt moved to approve sub-
ject to liability insurance requirements, Councilman Beckley second-
ed and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented an offer from Paul Swinn Sr. and Paul
Swinn Jr. to purchase city property located at the southeast
corner of Baldwin Ave. and Daines Dr. for the sum of $5300.
Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to authorize execu-
tion of a grant deed to these people on receipt of $5300. and a
covenant to install curb, gutter and sidewalks at the same time as,
adjacent properties on Daines Dr., Councilman Harker seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
21. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Keith Giles, 10410 Live Oak, thanked the Council for the stand they
have taken on firearms legislation and recommended that the City
should not endorse firearms controls.
Mr. Ronstag, 9563 Olive, protested the removal of trees for exten-
sion of sidewalks, particularly one in his area where some trees
have been removed on the north side of Olive between Cloverly and
Temple City Blvd. where sidewalks already have been approved.
Following discussion and due to the fact that the improvement is
already partially completed it was agreed to continue as planned.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The City Manager presented a recommendation from the Traffic Commis-
sion to relocate a bicycle rack from the northwest corner of Las
Tunas Dr. and Temple City Blvd., to the south side of Las Tunas Dr.,
west of Temple City Blvd. within last ten feet of the red bus zone.
He advised our insurance covers the bicycle racks.
Councilman Beckley moved to approve the Traffic Commission .recommenda-
tion, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unani-
mously. It was suggested also that the rack be moved from Fisher's
Drug to in front of the model shop, which will be referred to the
Traffic Commission for consideration.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 68 -836 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COMMENDING HAL LINDSLEY'
UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF BRADBURY.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Beckley seconded, and
the motion was unanimously carried.
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation re the health insurance
furnished city employees, and which does not cover two employees
who became 65 in March 1967 and October 1,967, and both are covered
by Medicare and supplemental Blue Cross, which they have been paying
for. He recommended reimbursement of these premiums beginning July
1, 1968, to provide them ,similar coverage enjoyed by the rest of the
employees. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Harker commented on his disappointment in the quality of
the last Newsletter and felt it did not put our best foot forward,
and that an effort should be made to improve the quality.
Mayor Briggs asked if any complaints had been received re going
the wrong way in %the alleys and the City Manager advised none had
been brought to his attention.
Council Minutes, July 2, 1968, page 5
23. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn to a short
study session and from there to the regular meeting of July 16,
1968, at 7:3.0 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 8 :50.P.. M.
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