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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1968-09-17_Regular 1968C O U N C I L M I N U T E S CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA SEPTEMBER 17, 1968 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to 2. order at 7:30 P. M. Rev. R. E. Schulz of the 1st Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, Temple City, gave the invocation, following which 3. Mayor Briggs led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: .PRESENT: Councilmen - Beckley, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich, Public Works Director Pizzorno 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of September 3, 1968. Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meet ing of Sept. 3, 1968, as mailed, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried with Councilman Beckley abstaining from voting due to his absence from that meeting. TEMPLE CITY INDIAN GUIDES PRESENTATION OF HONORARY TITLES TO THE COUNCILMEN: At this time Mayor Briggs invited the representatives of the Temple City Indian Guides to present their program. Mr. Wendell Nichols, the Big Chief, and participating members of their tribe installed the members of the Council as follows: Honorary Big Chief, Mayor Kenneth C. Briggs Medicine Man, Vice Mayor Louis W. Merritt Tally Keeper, Councilman Paul W. Beckley Keeper Council Fire, Councilman William A. Harker Sender of Smoke Signals, Councilman Jack R. Tyrell Wampum Collector, City Clerk Karl L. Koski City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -857 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COMMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY Y. M. C. A. INDIAN GUIDES FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, which Resolution proclaims the week of Sept. 29th through Oct. 5, 1968, as "TEMPLE CITY INDIAN GUIDE WEEK ", and commends the Indian Guide program, and accepts the Honorary Titles as bestowed on the Councilmen. Councilman Harker moved to unanimously adopt Resolution No. 68 -857, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. Mayor Briggs thanked the group for coming and allowing them to become a part of the Indian Guides. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ASSESSMENTS: Curbs, Gutters, & Driveway Approaches, Garibaldi, north side, Primrose to Temple City Blvd. Public Works Director Pizzorno stated the above work was completed and presented the following proposed assessments for Council approval: 6105 Temple City Blvd. 92 ft. $194.85 9567 Garibaldi 68.4 ft. 210.44 9563 Garibaldi 55 ft. 164.10 9557 Garibaldi 45 ft. 153.50 9553 Garibaldi 50 ft. 157.00 Mayor Briggs declared the public hearing opened, and asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the proposed assessments. No one came forward to speak. Councilman Beckley moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harker moved to confirm the assessments and to direct that the properties be so assessed, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 17, 1968, Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUED: RE- PETITION TO ESTABLISH A PARKING & IMPROVE - MENT DISTRICT: 7 :30 P. M.. City Manager Koski advised the tally on the protest petitions pre- sented ..at.the Sept. 3, 1968, meeting had been made by Dr. Pace, James Montpas, Jack Armstrong, Alex Goodman, himself and the Deputy City Clerk, and that a majority protest has been made as far as formation of the Promotion and Parking District proposed is con- cerned. Under these conditions Councilman Harker moved to terminate the proceedings, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. The City Manager advised another request had been received from the Merchants Committee to form a district with different boundaries, and because of things that came to light at the last Council meet- ing, and in :view of the fact it is important to the City of Temple City, he felt this should be considered at a future date and give the proponents and opponents a chance to get together and see if they can agree and come back to the Council with a ;new, request'..: If so a hearing can be set at that time. Mayor Briggs emphasized a need for greater communication and under - standing between those in the business district about what is proposed and how it functions. The City Manager advised that the boundaries would have to be described by the Merchants Committee before a hearing could be set. Following discussion it was agreed that the Committee should present a proposal with concrete boundaries and description at which time it can be set for public hearing. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 68 -273: 2nd read. Amending Section 2371 of the Temple City Municipal Code Relating to Holidays. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 68 -273 for second reading AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2371 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOLIDAYS. Coun- cilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 68 -273, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion was unani- mously carried. AWARD OF CONTRACT: AIR CONDITIONING, LIVE OAK PARK ASSEMBLY ROOM Public Works Director Pizzorno advised four bids were received for the installation of air conditioning at Live Oak Park assembly room. Kamore Engineering, Inc., of Pasadena, were the low res- ponsible bidder for the sum of $8,990., and he recommended they be awarded the contract, and the 10% deposit required with bids be returned to the other bidders. Councilman Tyrell moved to award the contract to Kamore Engineering, to prepare the contracts subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and to return the certified check deposits of the other bidders, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS: 8. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Meeting of Sept. 10, 1968. A. Street Width Revision: Alessandro, Blackley to Olive. Planning Director Dragicevich presented the Planning Commission recommendation 1) that the minimum right of way width for Alessandro between Olive & Blackley be established at 51 ft. except 160 ft. on the east side of Alessandro south of Olive where right of way is recommended to be 47 ft., and 2) the minimum street width (roadway) on Alessandro be established at 36 ft. which is standard width, with deviation on east side of Alessandro for first 160 ft. southerly of Olive where right of way width is recommended to be 32 ft. and 3) that minimum parkway width on east side of Alessandro, Olive to Blackley, be 5 ft. Council Minutes, Sept. 17, 1968, page 3 The Planning Director advised the residents on the easterly side of this block have asked that the City consider a 32 ft. street width. At present there is only a 30 ft. dedication of which 20 ft. is roadway and 10 ft. parkway. City ordinances have established the minimum street width as 36 ft. from curb to curb providing for two 10 ft. traveling lanes and two 8 ft. parking lanes. The 160 ft. deviation recommended is due to existing improvements and proximity to the front setback areas. The Planning Commission reviewed staff reports and Traffic Commission proposals and pursuant to Section 9450, (Zoning Code), makes this recommendation. The City would pay for the street and property owners would dedicate right of way gratis and pay their share of curb and gutter. Following discussion Councilman Beckley moved to accept the recommendation of the staff and Commission, and that discussions be held with the people concerned re sidewalks, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 9. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of Sept. 4, 1968. A. Item 11: 1967 -68 Annual Sidewalk Construction Program: Recommend modification of plans for construction of sidewalks on Cloverly between Blackley and Olive, be revised as follows: Sidewalks be installed on the east side rather than west side of Cloverly between Blackley and Olive. City Manager Koski presented the above recommendation. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the pros and cons, of both the east and west side location. The Council was concern- ed regarding the cross walks for the school children both from St. Lukes School and Cloverly School relative to the traffic in the area. Dorothy Bock, 5328 Encinita, stated she was on the school safety council and both sides of the street have an equal amount of traffic. She felt sidewalks should be installed on the east side of Cloverly and as soon as possible also on the west side. Jack Lloyd, 9480 Olive, agreed there should be sidewalks on both sides. He commented that the children attending St. Lukes were in the 1st to 4th grades. After due consideration Councilman Beckley moved that the side- walk be placed on the west side of Cloverly south to Blackley, and across on Blackley to meet the cross walk and on the west side south of Blackley on Cloverly "south. to LaRo,sa, ,Cou'nci lman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen Beckley, Harker, Merritt, Briggs NOES: Councilmen- Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None 10. COMMUNICATION FROM STATE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT - UNIFORMITY OF BUILDING REGULATIONS The Public Works Director advised the State requests from local governments that a Notice be sent on a biennial : basis in order to promote uniform building regulations and standards throughout the State, stating the status of building regulations prevailing in their City. He advised the City maintains local building regulations and standards which are equal to or greater thancthe minimum standards prescribed by the State and he recommends the State be so notified. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation, Council- man Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, Sept. 17, 1968, page 4 11. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -856: Warrants & Demands: City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -856 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $36,721.54, DEMAND NOS. 11624 THROUGH 11679. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -856, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Request of Traffic Commissioner Cole to attend the Governor's Traffic Safety Conference Oct. 3 -4 in Sacramento in lieu of League of Calif. Cities Annual Conference. City Manager Koski presented the above request. Councilman Beckley moved to approve and to authorize warrants drawn for transportation and subsistence, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and unanimously carried. B. Request from the Toastmasters Club of Temple City to proclaim Sept. 30 - -Oct. 6, 1968, as "Toastmasters Youth Leadership Week ". The City Manager presented the above request. Councilman Beckley moved to so proclaim, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. C. Request from League of Calif. Cities for name of City delegate and alternate to the Conference who will be voting on matters before the assembly, to be held Oct. 13 -16, 1968. City Manager Koski presented the request from the League and the Council named Councilman Beckley as the delegate and Councilman Harker as the alternate, for voting purposes only at the Conference. 13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mondie Saenz, President of the Temple City Toastmasters Club thanked the Council for proclaiming "Toastmasters Youth Leader- ship Week" from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, 1968. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The City Manager advised the Council that a petition for street improvements, curb, gutter, driveway approaches, and sidewalks, had been received for the east side of Arden Drive between Olive and Daines Dr. and recommended a public hearing be set. Council- man Tyrell moved to set the public hearing for Oct. 1, 1968, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The City Manager advised that in discussions with the City Attorney re the waiver of property owners obtained for the north side of Las Tunas Dr. between Primrose and Temple City Blvd. for construc- tion of a mall, that the matter of clearing the deeds will take some time. This will not hold up the construction schedule as legal notice of the public hearing must be made 90 days prior to the date set. He recommended a public hearing be set for Jan. 7, 1969, at 7:30 P. M. on the establishment of the mall. Obuncilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -858 setting the public hearing as recommended, Councilman Harker seconded,' and the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Harker reported on SCAG and changes in the financial practices of SCAG whereby they would designate a treasurer to act as depositor and custodian of funds, and to modify slightly the laws so it would eliminate any possible liability of the City from action taken by SCAG. There will be a resolution forth- coming and he recommended approval subject to review of the City Attorney. Council Minutes, September 17, 1968, page 5 Councilman Merritt reported the signal on the southeast corner of Alessandro and Las Tunas had been hit by a truck and needed attention, Councilman Tyrell stated the County had adopted an ordinance concerning loitering and the Sheriffs Dept. requests the City to adopt a similar ordinance. City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 68 -275 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 6 TO ARTICLE IV OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING AND OBSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND REPEALING SECTIONS 4202 AND 4202.1 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 68 -275, Coun- cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a study session and from then to the next regular meeting of October 1, 1968, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City, Councilman Harker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 9 P. M. ATTEST: City 1