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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-03-04_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY MARCH 4, 1969 INITIATION: 1.. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Rev. Delwin Thigpen, First Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West Avenue, Temple City, gave the invocation, following which 3. Mayor 3riggs 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, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Planning Director Dragicevich, Public Works Director Pizzorno Mayor Briggs expressed appreciation for the opportunity of representing the City Council at Valley Forge, to receive the' Freedoms Foundation Award for the "Citizen and the Law Program." He commended the Council for their foresight and courage in proposing the program as a joint endeavor with the Temple City Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and for the insight concerned in developing the program as well as financing it. He commented on the value of the program to the youth of the community and the stimulus provided to the junior high students who participate in the program. The award, an engraved medal, encased in a seven inch square block of Lucite, will be on display at the City Hall. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 18, 1969 Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1969, as mailed. Councilman Beckley seconded and the motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m.: Re: PROPOSED ZONE CORRECTION TO CORRECT ERRORS MADE IN PREPARATION OF ZONING MAP ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE No. 67 -238 (Case No. 69 -277). City Manager Koski advised that this proposed zoning amendment was to correct certain errors made in the original preparation of zoning map adopted by Ordinance No. 67 -238, and that all property owners involved had been notified. Mayor Briggs then declared the Public Hearing open. Planning Director Dragicevich presented Exhibits A, B and C and outlined Planning Commission recommendations as follows: A. 9014 through 90162 E. Longden Avenue, Temple City, (Lot 89, Tract No. 5904, Book 69, p. 29 of Maps in the Office of the LosAngeles County Recorder). Zone correction from R -4 to C -2. B. 9362 and 93882 E. Lower Azusa Road, Temple City, (portion of Parcel 2, and parcels 12 and 16 of Rancho San Francisquito, P.. 1 -31 -32 of Maps in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder). Zone correction from M -1 to M -2. C. 5803 N. Encinita Avenue, Temple City (Parcel 39, Lot 25 and portions of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 and 22, Tract No. 12977, Book 252, p. 41 of Maps in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder). Zone correction from R. -1 to R -3. Council Minutes, March 4, 1969 - Page 2 The Planning Director advised that the zoning of the proper- ties had been incorrectly mapped when the first official zoning map was prepared (1964), and although the errors were corrected by Ordinance 64 -130, the same errors had inadvertently appeared in the official revised zoning map adopted on July 18, 1967. (Ordinance No. 67 -238). Speaking in favor of the proposed corrections were Leroy Miller, owner of property at 9362 E. Lower Azusa Road; Raymond F. Holt, neighbor to Mr. Miller, at 9334 E. Lower Azusa Road; and Harold Kreeble, 5803 -7 Encinita. Speaking against the corrections, Mrs. Lois Paul, 9404 Lower Azusa Road, expressed concern over certain manufacturing processes that might now be allowed on property at 93882 Lower Azusa Road, which was in close proximity to her home. The manufacturing uses under M -1 and M -2 were presented to clarify the matter for Mrs. Paul. No one else came forward to speak either for or against the matter. Council- man Harker moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried. Following discussion in which it was considered that the use of the property under M -2 would probably be no more objectionable than under M -1, and that these were errors that had been made and should be corrected, it was moved by Councilman Beckley to approve the corrections as outlined, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to restore the properties described to the zones as recommended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 7. ORDINANCE No. 69 -280: 2nd read. Re. ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -280, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 2750 -2 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO A POLICE COMMISSION, for second reading. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 8. ORDINANCE No. 69 -281: 2nd read. Re. CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -281, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SUBSECTIONS (f), (g), (h), and (i) TO SECTION 27.30 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER, for second reading. Councilman Merritt called attention to the phrasing of Subsection (i), paragraph 2) Weapons, whereby it appeared to be construed that unlawful use of weapons could be authorized. Following deletion of lines 3 and 4 of the paragraph relative to the use of weapons, it was moved by Councilman Merritt to waive further reading and adopt. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 9. ORDINANCE No. 69 -282: 2nd read. Re. REGULATION OF NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -282, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTIONS 3911.1 and 3911.2 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEWSRACKS UPON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, for second reading. Frank Gwynn, Circulation Manager, Pasadena Star News, addressed the Council as to the problems that might exist and the willing- ness of the newspapers involved to cooperate in trying to eliminate such problems. He asked for a postponement of the second reading for two weeks in order that newspaper personnel Council Minutes, March 4, 1969, Page 3 might meet with a committee appointed by the Council for that purpose. Mayor Briggs advised that the Council would meet with them as a body rather than appointing a committee, and referred the matter to a study session to be held on Monday, March 17, 1969, at which time the representatives from the newspapers should be prepared to provide any information pertinent to the newsrack problem. Second reading of the Ordinance was post- poned to Tuesday, March 18, 1969, on direction of the Mayor. NEW BUSINESS: 10. REVIEW OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF LONGDEN AVENUE, BETWEEN LIMITS OF LOMA AND OAK AVENUES. Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented Engineer's Estimate for the improvement of Longden Avenue between the limits of Loma and Oak Avenues, in the total amount of $38,158, sidewalks not inclusive. He advised that the recent rains had demonstrated the need for a box culvert at Oak Avenue and that this was included in the estimate. All but two parcels of the right -of- way have been negotiated and these are expected in the near future. He advised that if the project is authorized at this time it would ' be coordinated with the Temple City Boulevard improvement project. If sidewalks are to be included an additional allocation may be necessary. Councilman Tyrell inquired as to the feasibility of improving the east side of Encinita, north of Longden, at the same time the Longden project was under construction, and suggested that this be scheduled as a joint project so that a coordinated job would result, along with probable monetary savings. Upon further discussion, City Manager Koski advised that the request for authorization to go_to bid would be withheld until May 6, so that the projects could be combined and work commenced shortly after July 1, 1969. 11 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of February 25, 1969 Planning Director Dragicevich presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission wherein the Planning Commission had adopted Resolution No. 69 -327PC to amend existing zoning regulations by adding subsections (3) A and (3) B to Section 9275 of the Temple City Code.' It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried to set for Public Hearing on April 1, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. 12. PARKS & RECREATION CoMNtl"S'S'1I ON. RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of February 19, 1969 Recreation Director Kobett presented a request from the American Little League to accomplish repairs and improvements at Live Oak Park under the coordination and supervision of the City staff, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission: 1. Replacement of the old wooden outfield fence with a new portable chain link fence in accordance with instructions from the Director of Public Works. The subject fence shall be placed no sooner than 10 days prior to the first league game and must be removed immediately following season play and post'season games. 2. Re -roof and remodel interior of snack bar in accordance with submitted plans and building codes. Also install security light on south side of snack bar. 3. Placement of new sidewalk and replacement of portions of existing sidewalk adjacent to snack bar. Council Minutes, March 4, 1969, Page 4 4. Placement of additional bike rack; however, bike rack not to be permanently installed on concrete at this time. 5. Sandblasting and repainting of north diamond bleachers. The color of the seats shall be green as in previous years, and the paint will be supplied by the City. 6. Installation of handrails in the announcer's booth and dugouts as required by the State Division of Industrial Safety. Bill Otto of the American Little League was present to answer questions and outline plans for development. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried, that the request of the American Little League, to accomplish the repairs and improvements outlined, be approved as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, subject to the chain link fence being delineated in some manner, such as with plastic strips, as a safety feature to prevent children from running into it unawares. 13. RESOLUTION No. 69 -895: Warrants and Demands Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -895, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $56,842.04, Demand Nos. 12259 through 12311. Councilman Harker seconded and the motion carried unanimously. 1:4. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a letter from Mrs. Cora Byers, 9335 E. Broadway, Temple City, PTA Council Safety Chairman, in which it was requested that the traffic signals on Las Tunas Drive be on full operation from 7 a.m. to at least 8 p.m., summer and winter, in the interest of safety. Mrs. Byers was present in the audience and addressed the Council in this regard. She advised that previous requests to the Traffic Commission had not been given satisfactory consideration. Mr. Lester Byers, 9335 E. Broadway, and Mrs. Dorothy Bock, 5228 Encinita, also spoke in favor of resuming full operation of the signals. Mayor Briggs directed that the matter be referred to the Traffic Commission and advised that Mr. and Mrs. Byers,, and others interested who leave their names, would be notified when the matter would come to the Council for consideration. City Manager Koski presented an appeal from Planning Commission decision for Conditional Use Permit No. 69 -281, Inland Service Station, southwest corner of Baldwin and Olive, submitted by R. L. Harrington of Fred Feidler and Associates, 2322 West Third Street, Los Angeles. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried to set for public hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mitchel C. Wheeler, 9366 Lower Azusa Road, inquired as to the schedule for widening Lower Azusa Road in the vicinity of Miller Drive. Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that this por- tion of Lower Azusa Road is part of a curb and gutter project scheduled to be completed in advance of float construction activity at Miller Brothers during December of 1969. Leroy Miller, 9334 E. Lower Azusa Road, expressed appreciation to the City Council, the Traffic Commission and all concerned for the fine cooperation received in coordinating the move- ment of the floats and traffic control last January 1. Council Minutes, March 4, 1969 - Page 5 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS City Manager Koski presented a request for'r Councilman Harker to attend a meeting of Aviation and Airport Committee, League of California Cities, to be held in Sacramento. on Thursday, March 6 , 1969. I t was moved by Councilman Tyre l l , seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried that the attendance of Councilman Harker at this committee meeting in Sacramento be au thorized, with attendant expenses paid. City Manager Koski requested an authorization for the City Treasurer to invest surplus funds in lawful securities, i.e., Treasury notes and bills. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman :Harker and unanimously carried, that the investment of surplus :funds in lawful ;securities be authorized. City Manager Koski presented a request for authorization of the Director of Planning to attend the 1969 American Institute of Planners, California Chapter Conference, to be held in San Francisco, March 12 -15, 1969, funds having been budgeted. It was moved by Councilman Merritt,,seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried to authorize the attendance of the Planning Director at the 1969 A.I.P. Conference, March 12 -15, 1969, with attendant expenses paid. Councilman Merritt proposed a resolution to be sent to the County... Board of Supervisors and others concerned with the placement of direction signs on freeways, to indicate the direction to the City of Temple City. Following discussion, Resolution No. 69 -896 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO INTERCEDE IN BEHALF OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY WITH THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO SECURE APPROPRIATE FREEWAY SIGNING, was presented for consideration. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unan- imously carried that Resolution No. 69 -896 relative to freeway signing be adopted, and that copies of it be forwarded to the County Board of Supervisors, to Supervisor Bonelli, to Assemblyman Johnson, and others who might assist in this regard. 17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a study session at 9:02 p.m., seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. The.next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST: f,. CITY C lb