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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 19, 1968
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
2. order at 7:35 P. M. Rev. James Thomann of the United Methodist
IChurch of Temple City, gave the invocation, following which Mayor
3. Briggs led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs
ABSENT: Councilman- Beckley
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Public Works Director Pizzorno,
Traffic Engineer Envall
Councilman Harker moved to excuse Councilman Beckley because of
illness, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was unanimous-
ly carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 5, 1968, as mailed, Councilman Harker second-
ed and the motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF CITATION BY S0. CALIFORNIA AUTOMOBILE CLUB
At this time Mr. Gene Stewart of the Temple City office of the
Southern California Automobile Club presented a plaque to the
City Council as a Pedestrian Safety Citation for the year 1968
as Temple City finished in the top 10% in the nation of cities
in the same population category participating in this safety
program. Mayor Briggs accepted the plaque on behalf of the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING, CONTINUED: 7:30 P. M. - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION
DECISION, VARIANCE CASE #68 -265, Marie & Harry De Vasher, 6327
N. Primrose.
Mayor Briggs stated the same Councilman was absent at this meeting
as at the Nov. 5th meeting when this appeal ended in a tie vote,
and requested a motion to continue this hearing until the next
meeting on Dec. 3, 1968, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Merritt so moved,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. - APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION,
VARIANCE CASE #68 -266, 10566 E. Live Oak Ave.: Mrs. Katherine
Buller, 5651 Pal Mal
The Planning Director advised this Variance request was presented
to the Planning Commission on October 8th and approved by them.
That the appeal was filed by Miss Buller within the 10 day period,
and that she is a resident within the 300 ft. radius of the property
at 10566 Live Oak Ave.
Mayor Briggs declared the Public Hearing opened.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised the property is R -1, single
family residential, and the request was to divide the property into
two parcels with a lack of the required footage in one parcel. The
lot is sufficient in area for division into two properties but
the frontage is several feet short. Most of the residential lots
in the area are . older and smaller than present area requirements.
He advised that street frontage on Pal Mal would be less than 66 ft.
but would be better than facing Live Oak Ave. The lot contains
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approximately 14,500 sq. ft. and it is proposed to be developed
into two parcels with Parcel A having a 60 ft. street frontage
and 6870 sq. ft., and Parcel B having a 56 ft. street frontage
and lot area of 7576 sq. ft. The Planning Commission granted
the variance request following a public hearing with certain
conditions imposed as follows: a. dedication of a 5 ft. strip
right of way for widening of Live Oak Ave., b. frontage for
both lots would be on Pal Mal, c. that property be developed in
accordance with :plot plan submitted and .conditions as imposed
re construction and demolition as shown in Resolution No. 68- 313PC.
He advised the protestant's property is immediately to the west
at 5651 Pal Mal, which has an area of 4507 sq. ft.
Mayor Briggs asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the
appeal.
Miss Katherine Buller, 5651 Pal Mal, presented a letter to the
Mayor and Councilmen in support of her appeal listing a number
of reasons as follows: a. that application for the lot split
was made by an agent and non - resident of the City in the name
of the owner, b. that residential requirements are 60 ft. v/idth
and 7200 sq. ft. area, and c:, objection to the fee, required for
filing an appeal.
City Attorney Martin advised items a and c pertained to law,
and under item a, Mr. Roche was acting for the owner who has a
right to authorize him to make the application, and under item
c, that the fee is UnAmerican and a violation of rights, the
common practice is for a charge to be made both for applications
and administrative hearings, and they are legitimate fees. Item
b. is a matter of policy.
Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the letter as hearing testimony
which was approved unanimously.
Mayor Briggs asked if anyone else wished to address the Council
in favor of the appeal, and no one came forward to speak. He
then asked if anyone opposing the appeal wished to speak.
Chas. Parrish, agent for the owner of the property, spoke in
favor of the variance, and stated all conditions required by the
Planning Commission would be met, and that the improvement would
be beneficial to all in the area as the property is badly run down.
He advised there would be two new buildings which would be built
for re -sale.
Nd one else came forward to speak.
Councilman Harker moved to close the Public Hearing, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The Council discussed in detail the testimony and reports noting
the property of the protestant's lot which adjoins is sub - standard
with only 4507 sq. ft. and the proposed smaller lot would be
2603 sq. ft. larger than Miss Buller's property.
Councilman Harker moved to support the Planning Commission and
deny the appeal, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. RE FORMATION OF UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES
DISTRICT: AREA LYING ON EITHER SIDE OF TEMPLE CITY BLVD. BETWEEN
GARIBALDI & LEMON AVE.
Public Works Director Pizzorno advised the notice required by
ordinance was mailed to the property owners and the news release
from the local newspaper was also circulated to the people involved.
Also the Engineer's Report has been filed with the Council. He
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advised approximately 66 properties are affected by the proposal
for underground utilities and approximately 87 residential units.
This area is served by So. Calif. Edison Co. and by Pacific
Telephone Co. and the area involved in the proposal is both
sides of Temple City Blvd. between Garibaldi & Lemon. So. Calif.
Edison Co. has advised that they place their facilities under-
ground in the public right -of -way, and it is not feasible to
place them in the rear due to irregular back property lines.
Also the area presently served by rear lot facilities will con-
tinue to do so and are not included in the District, with some
properties having the option of providing underground service
or modifying their existing service to take advantage of rear
property line facilities. Distribution lines will be increased
from the present 4KV system to 1 6KV to provide for future needs.
Edison Co. will provide the first 100 ft. of service cable and
own and maintain the service connection. A street lighting
system of ornamental poles with underground wiring will be in-
cluded in this project. The Pacific Telephone Co. will under-
ground their feeder cables and services in conjunction with
the Edison undergrounding. The cost of undergrounding to the
Edison Co. is estimated to be $150,000., and for the Telephone
Co. approximately $20,000. The proposal meets Public Utilities
Commission criteria for an Underground District as said street,
road, or right -of -way is extensively used by the general public
and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
This improvement would be coordinated with the reconstruction
of Temple City Blvd.
Mayor Briggs asked if anyone wished to speak opposing this
installation.
L. J. Flaherty, 6327 Temple City Blvd., stated he was opposed
to undergrounding and that the expense of undergrounding as
proposed is exhorbitant and he was not in favor of paying any
part of it, and he would be happy to have the poles existing
in front of his house.
At this time Mayor Briggs requested a show of hands from those
in favor and the count was five, those against the district
count was 22, and undecided numbered 9.
Mrs. Irma Berger, 6427 Temple City Blvd., stated she was undecided
whether for or against the improvement and asked questions as
follows: are poles alternative if not going underground and
was advised there would be large poles on both sides of the street;
what are the costs to the property owners, and the City Manager
advised the estimates are made by the Engineer and are usually
on the high side. She was concerned about the costs to the
property owners who would have difficulty in paying these costs.
She was advised that the only cost to the property owner was to
bring the service to their meter and they can do their own work
or have it done.
Councilman Tyrell explained that the public hearing was to determine
whether or not the people in this area are interested in having
underground utilities at the most reasonable cost that can be ob-
tained. If not interested they will be put on top of the ground.
Also that it is necessary to know which way the people wish to
go before money is spent to get plans and specifications and costs.
It was explained that the costs to the individuals can go to assess-
ment the same as sewer assessments, which can be paid over a period
of ten years, but the cost would be more due to interest and expense
of administration. Also that the undergrounding would have to be
now or not at all as after the street is improved the cost would
be prohibitive to do so.
Councilman Harker explained the Council at this time only wants
to determine what the people wish to do, and that each property
would be different relating to the location of meter box, distance
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from the property line.
Harold Van Buren, 6244 Temple City Blvd., felt the idea tremendous
and would like to have it done but felt the cost was too high.
However he was for the improvement, and was also in favor of the
10 yr. assessment period.
Mr. Leader, 6161 Temple City Blvd., stated it was difficult to
raise the cash but he was in favor of the improvement if the cost
can be spread over the years on his tax bill.
Ronald Heim, 6114 Temple City Blvd., asked about his property and
the Public Works Director advised he would not be in the district.
because his service is in the rear.
Jerome Kolb, 6403 Temple City Blvd., asked if this was another
thing to be added on the tax bill and was advised it would be pro-
rated for the ten year period and be billed to the property owner,
but when paid in full would no longer be a,. lien on the property. He
also asked if it would be necessary to upgrade the present wiring
of the houses, some of which are old homes. The Public Works
Director advised the Building Dept.'s opinion was there will not
have to be any re- modification of the meter and connections will
be made to the old meter.
William Rain, 6335 Temple City Blvd., stated he was for the
District but against the cost as he felt it was creating a hardship
for many people.
Councilman Tyrell stated the problem is the payment to the property
owner which will be a hardship on some people, and whether or not
the Whole program which will be of lasting benefit to the City for
the next 50 years should be dropped..;. The question is in balancing
the equities,. is the project worth ' °While ..enough to impose a hardship
on some people. It will be a vast improvement to the City. The
easy way out is to put up poles and forget it but the people in this
area have an opportunity to improve their property and in view of
this whether or not you wish to go along with the proposed program.
Mr. Rain stated he was for it and wanted the improvement.
Robert Miller, 6154 Temple City Blvd., stated he was against the
proposed program, and likes it the way it is.
H. R. Boyer, 6317 Temple City Blvd., stated he was also opposed to
the improvement.
Mrs. Burger asked if it was necessary for the majority of the people
to approve this or just up to the Council. The City Manager advised
a public hearing must be held but the City Council can form the
district regardless of the number of protestants and assess the
property owners.
Mayor Briggs stated even if 100% of the property owners opposed
the improvement the Council could exercise their right and form
the district if they felt it was for the betterment of the City of
Temple City.
David Green, 6254 -56 Temple City Blvd., stated he did not object
to the poles and was not in favor of the installation.
No one else came forward to speak.
Mayor Briggs again called for a show of hands of those in favor
if the assessments were spread over a ten year period and the
count was 17, those against the installation numbered 14, those
desiring to pay cash numbered 5, and the don't knows numbered 3.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing and continue
the matter to the next meeting on Dec. 3, 1968, Councilman Harker
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -868: Approving and Agreeing to certain changes
in the Agreement establishing the So. Calif. Assn. of Governments
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -868 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING AND
AGREEING TO CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -868, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
SET PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS - CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY
APPROACHES, SULTANA AVE., ACASO TO SERENO
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the above for assessment hearing
on Dec. 3, 1968, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion was carried unanimously.
8 TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: MEETING OF NOV. 6, 1968.
A. Item 6. LA ROSA DR. AT GOLDEN WEST AVE.: Recommend removal
of stop signs at east and west approaches and to install at north
and south approaches to La Rosa ' 'Watch Thru Traffic" signs, for
a three month period.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation and
advised there had •been a complaint re speeding on Golden West Ave.
Mr. MacKay, 9660 La Rosa, stated this was the only stop sign between
Temple City Blvd. and Baldwin Ave. and if changed it would be
impossible for residents to get their cars out of their yards.
Mr. Sale of the Traffic Commission explained the recommendation
stating this had been before them on two occasions, and also
they considered added enforcement of traffic regulations in the
area. The Traffic Engineer advised the intersection did not
warrant a 4 -way stop and advised he was against the two -way stop
to stop speed on Golden West and he felt it should stay as it is.
Councilman Tyrell stated he felt the Council should go along with
the Traffic Engineer and disapprove the above stated recommendation,
Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
B. Item 7a. GRAND & PERSIMMON: ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
Recommend installation of weight limit signs south side of Grand,
east line of El Monte and north side of Grand, west line of Double
Drive.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation. Coun-
cilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion was unanimously carried.
C. Item 8. PRIMROSE, SOUTH OF LAS TUNAS DR. Commercial Loading
Zone. Recommend placement of a 30 ft. vehicle loading zone, east
side of Primrose from a point 112 ft. to a point 142 ft. south of
Las Tunas Dr.
Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation. Councilman
Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
D. Item 9. CAMINO REAL AVE. AT TEMPLE CITY BLVD. - SOUTHWEST CORNER:
Recommend placement of 80 ft. of red curb markings on south side
of Camino Real West of Temple City Blvd. and 100 ft. of double
center line striping with a lane 21 ft. it 11 ft. from south curb
line. Also placement of 50 ft. of double center line striping on
east approach to Camino .Real
Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation, which was
unanimously approved.
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E. Item 10. ROSE PARADE FLOAT ROUTE: Recommend approval of con-
ditions set by Committee for:
1. The stacking and transportation of Rose Parade Floats
through the City; and
2. Placement of no parking signs 24 hrs. in advance on both
east and west sides of Rosemead within the City limits
between midnight Dec. 31, and midnight Jan. 1, 1969.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
Lee Miller, 9352 Lower Azusa, builder of the floats,expressed
appreciation of the fine City cooperation with their Company.
F. RACING SEASON - POST CONTROL: Recommend placement of post
patrols at the locations outlined by the Sheriff's Dept. for a
minimum of 22 hrs. daily; 32 hrs. on stake days and holidays,
with the City being reimbursed by the L. A. Turf Club.
The Traffic Engineer presented the above recommendation. Council-
man Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the
motion was carried unanimously.
G. SIGNAL OPERATION - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: Recommend
full operation of traffic signals along Las Tunas Dr. between
hours of 8 A. M. and 10 P. M. from Nov. 29 through. Dec. 24, 1968.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendation.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion was carried unanimously.
9. PUBLIC PARKING LOT #8 & PEDESTRIAN MALL #5: Construction of
Improvements: A. Approve Plans & Specifications, B. Authorize
call for bids.
The Public Works Director presented the above proposals. The
City Manager advised the $31,200 cost includes the Security
Pacific Bank payment of $5,000. and he also changed schedule
dates as follows: November 19, advertise for bids
November 24, legal publication
Jan. 15, 1969, opening bids
Jan. 21, 1969, award contract
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the plans and specifications,
to authorize the call for bids, and the schedule as presented
by the City Manager, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion
was unanimously carried.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -869: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 68 -869 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $96,465.16, DEMAND NOS. 11853 THROUGH
11914. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -869,
Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was carried unanimous-
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11. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Offer to purchase playground equipment for Temple City Park
by Junior Woman's Club of Temple City.
The City Manager presented the above offer. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve and accept the playground equipment, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.
B. Request from the Performing Arts Dept. of T. C. High School
to sell community treasure chest booklets of coupons door to
to door to help finance the band participation in the National
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City Band Review. Following discussion Councilman Harker moved
to grant the request, seconded and unanimously carried.
C. Request for Annual Line of Dimes Drive on Jan. 19, 1969, by
the Kiwanis Club, for the autumobile solicitation at the inter-
section of Temple City Blvd. and Las Tun as Dr., and for the
March of Dimes by the future Parents of our High School for the
night of Jan. 31, 1969, from the hours of 6 P. M. to 8:30 P. M.
Also that no other charitable solicitations be granted for the
time of their solicitations.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the request with the exception
that other charitable solicitations should not be denied, and
that no workers in the street at the solicitation intersection
be under the legal age of 21 yrs., Councilman Merritt seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
D. The City Manager presented a request from the Crest, 5921
Temple City Blvd. for an entertainment license to have live
music. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the public hearing on this
request for Dec. 3, 1968, at 7:30 P. M., seconded and unanimously
carried.
12. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Frank Picassio, 6345 Temple City Blvd., complained about sirens
all hours of the night and wanted to know if something could not
be done about it. It was explained the only time sirens are
used is in emergency and indicates an important need. Councilman
Tyrell advised they are required to have red lights flashing and
sirens in order to exceed the posted speed limits and go through
stop signs, etc.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Attorney Martin requested to increase pending offers for
right of way acquisition as follows:
a. Parcel 1 (Teggatz) $586.86 (Temple City Blvd.)
b. Nolte property 285.00 (Sultana Ave.)
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and authorize the disposition
of funds, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously.
The Council discussed the apparent lack of communication with the
people involved in the proposed undergrounding of utilities and
felt it very regretable.
Councilman Merritt asked about the fence removed at Temple City
Blvd. and Bro8dway. He was advised it had been put in temporarily
and will be completed in a short time.
14. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Harker moved to adjourn to a study session,
Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Council adjourned at 10:15 P. M..
10:35 P. M. COUNCIL RE- CONVENED:
Mayor Briggs called the meeting to order with all Councilman
present except CouncilmanBeckley who had been previously excused.
At this time the Council took action on the formation of a Lighting
District for Temple City.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 68 -870 ordering a report
from engineers Krelle & Lewis on the formation of Temple City
Lighting District. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 68 -871 approving and
accepting the report as presented by Krelle & Lewis, Engineers.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -871, Council-
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man Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 68 -872 serving notice
of intention to form the Temple City Lighting District. Council-
man Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -872, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 68 -873 setting a time
and place for hearing protests,in relation to the formation of
the proposed Temple City Lighting District. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt Resolution No. 68 -873, Councilman Merritt second-
ed and the motion was unanimously carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, seconded and carried. Council
adjourned at 10:50 P. M. The next regular meeting of the City
Council will be on Dec. 3, 1968, at 7 :30 P. M. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City.
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