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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-05-20_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY MAY 20, 1969 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by Rev. R. E. Schulz, First Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, following which, 3. Mayor Harker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Harker ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, Traffic Engineer Envall. 5. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1969, as mailed. Before proceeding with the order of business, Mayor Harker gave recognition to William R. Hoggan, President, Temple City Senior Citizens, and Mrs. Hoggan, who were present in the audience. He asked Mr. and Mrs. Hoggan to stand, and on behalf of the City Council Mayor Harker proclaimed the month of May as Senior Citizen Month. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Street Improvements, Ch. 27, Streets and Highways Code, Encinita, east side, Longden to Woolley - curb, gutter, drive approach and drive connections. Mayor Harker inquired if proper notice had been made which was affirmed. He then declared the Public Hearing open. Director of Public Works Pizzorno reported that a petition had been signed by 75% of the frontage of Encinita, requesting the work to be done. He advised that estimated cost for the project was $8,500, including rebate to property owners. The dedication of the two properties not completed at this time are progressing satisfactorily and will be included in the project. Mayor Harker inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak either for or against the improvement. Alex H. Porter, 6352 N. Encinita, spoke in favor of the improve- ments, advising that he had been a property owner since 1943, and had been assisting in efforts toward the completion of the street for these many years. He expressed gratitude to the Council for the forthcoming improvement, and requested that upon completion of the improvement, that parking restrictions now in effect be lifted inasmuch as they would no longer be necessary. No one else came forward' to sp.eak.in favor of the improvements. Mayor Harker inquired if anyone wished to speak against the matter and there was no one. Councilman 3riggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Following discussion, Councilman Beckley moved to proceed with the improvements on Encinita, east side, Longden to Woolley, curb, Council Minutes, May 20, 1969 - Page 2 gutter, drive approach and drive connections, and to instruct the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be done. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Councilman Merritt moved that the City Attorney be instructed, upon completion of the Encinita improvements, Longden to Woolley, to prepare a resolution to remove the "No Parking" signs on the west side of Encinita, north of Longden, rescinding previous action of the Council. The motion was seconded by Mayor Harker and unanimous- ly carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Street Name Change - Double Drive, western portion of street, between Grand Avenue and Live Oak Avenue (proposed name change - Santa Anita). Mayor Harker inquired if proper notice had been made relative to the Public Hearing, which was affirmed. He then declared, the Public Hearing open. City Manager Koski presented background information relative to the proposed name change, advising that the County Board of Super- visors had taken action on April 10, 1969, changing the name of the easterly side of the street, which portion was in unincorporated territory, to Santa Anita Avenue. Also that the City of El Monte had changed the name of that portion of Tyler Avenue, from Lower Azusa Road to Hoyt, and Hoyt Avenue, south to the San Bernar- dino Freeway, to Santa Anita Avenue. He advised that changing the name of the westerly side of the street would provide uniformity to the name of this street. Mayor Harker asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak either for or against the proposed name change. No one came forward. Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried. Councilman Briggs moved to change the name of Double Drive, west side, between Grand Avenue and Live Oak Avenue, to Santa Anita Avenue, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 8 ORDINANCE No. 69 -285: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Temple City Zoning Code - Non Conforming Residential Uses (Res. No. 69- 327PC) City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -285, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SUBSECTIONS 0)A and (3)B TO SECTION 9275 OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO NONCONFORMING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, for second reading. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Mrs. Dorothy Bock, 5328 Encinita, addressed the Council concerning Ole following aspects of the ordinance: Why was the final decision of review in Subsection (3)A (i) left with the Planning Commission and not the City Council? What could be built on a non - conforming lot? Was it possible for an owner to change which house he con- sidered the principal dwelling? and Why were wide driveways required for drives over 125' in length? Mrs. Bock was informed that any accessory structures serving the principal residence could be built anywhere on the lot, provided all other conditions were met; that once the principal residence is established it cannot be changed; and that the wide driveway was for safety purposes, primarily fire protection. Council Minutes, May 20, 1969, Page 3 The Council reconsidered the question as to the ultimate juris- diction for final decision under subsection (3)A (1), and it was moved by Councilman Merritt that the previous action relative to adopting Ordinance No. 69 -285, be rescinded; that Subsection (3)A (i) be revised to allow for appeal to the City Council with the decision of the Council being final; to place the revised ordinance on first reading and to waive further reading; and to return the revised ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and a roll call vote was requested. Councilman Beckley voted yes, but with reservation to vote no on final reading; Councilman Briggs, Merritt and Harker voted yes (Councilman Tyrell was absent) and the motion was carried. ORDINANCE No. 69 -286. 2nd read. Re. Amending Building Code to Provide for Appeal to Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance. No. 69 -286 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9925 -1, 9925 -2 and 9925-3 TO THE TEMPLE CITY CODE, THEREBY AMENDING THE BUILDING LAWS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE No. 68 -267 AND THE 1968 EDITION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS, for second reading. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt. Councilman Briggs seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 10. AMENDMENT TO FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - Community Disposal. City Attorney Martin presented an amendment to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Temple City and the "Community Disposal Company, for proposed rate increase in accordance with terms of the contract. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried to approve the amendment to the franchise agreement as outlined, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign. 11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of May 7, 1969 A. Item 5 - City Entrance Signs. Traffic Engineer Envall reported that the Traffic Commission recommended the placement of twenty 30" round 5 -color City Entrance Signs at the following locations: westerly city limits - Longden, Garibaldi, Hermosa; southerly city limits - Encinita; easterly city limits - Grand, Freer, Daines, Workman, Woodruff, Garibaldi; and northerly city limits - Welland, McCulloch, Persimmon, Pal Mal, Halifax, Hallowell, Gracewood, Glickman, Golden West, Oak. It was moved by Councilman Briggs to approve, seconded by Councilman Beckley. Councilman Merritt stated that he felt that signing at major boundaries was very necessary, but that he did not like to see so many signs on the residential streets as were proposed. Mayor Harker called for a roll call vote, which carried as follows: Ayes: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Harker Noes: Councilmen- Merritt Absent: Councilmen - Tyrell B. Item 6 - 1969 -70 Budget Proposal Traffic Engineer Envall advised that a community safety officer and an additional traffic car were recommended in the 1969 -70 budget, and adoption of Traffic Safety Education and Enforcement Proposal. Councilman Briggs moved to refer the item to a study session, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, May 20, 1969 - Page .4 C. Item 13. Short -time Parking - Kauffman Avenue, South of Las Tunas Drive. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the recommendation for three - minute parking at this location was to accommodate patients going to the doctors' offices. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to approve a 3- minute passenger loading zone (white) on the west side of Kauffman, immediately south of existing red curb markings, south of Las Tunas Drive, to a point 52 feet south of the south curb line, as recommended by the Traffic Commission, to accommodate patients going to the doctors' offices. D. Item 14. Special Recognition - Adopted Deputy. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended that a perpetual -type trophy be awarded by the City Council to the outstanding adopted deputy who had assisted in the school safety program, to be presented at the May 27 breakfast meeting sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Because of the nearness of the date for the award, and because all of the deputies had given personal time on a volunteer basis to this program, it was the consensus of the Council that recognition be given to all of the deputies who participated this year. Councilman Beckley moved that certificates be presented to all of the deputies concerned, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Mayor Harker advised that he will be attending the breakfast and present the certificates. Mayor Harker suggested that the Traffic Commission take under advisement for next year. an earlier approach to considering the award; and that if a trophy is to be recommended, that the Traffic Commission provide the selection to whom it will be awarded; and requested that the matter be placed for a joint study session with the Traffic Commission at an appropriate date. Mrs. Cora Byers, 9330 E. Broadway, addressed the Council relative to further recognition of the adopted deputies inasmuch as they had contributed to the program on their own time and had provided valuable assistance to the safety program. She also expressed concern for the number of vehicles which fail to stop for school buses when red lights are flashing. Councilman Merritt suggested that a deputy ride the school bus at various times as one way of combating the situation. 12. PERSONNEL: RESOLUTION No. 69 -914 - Appointment of Temporary Personnel. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -914, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 13. RESOLUTION No. 69 -915: Warrants and Demands. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -915, A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $81,538.59, 'DEMAND Nos. 12577 THROUGH 12587, AND DEMAND Nos. 101 THROUGH 156. Councilman Beckley seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a communication from Mrs. Joan Coleman, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, for renewal of agreement for 3•years for humane services, the conditions being the same, however Council Minutes, May 20, 1969 - page 5 certain increases were requested. He advised that a staff report would be prepared relative to services available both from the County and from the Humane Society, and suggested the matter be referred to a study session to which Mrs. Coleman would be invited. It was so ordered by Mayor Harker. City Manager Koski presented a petition signed by ten persons, and a letter from Mrs. Angela Morrison, 5318 Double Drive, in which complaint was filed relative to hours of operation of Jack- in -the- Box Drive Inn restaurants. Staff was instructed to investigate, with the matter to be placed on the agenda for the next Council meeting. City Manager Koski presented a letter from Al Millham, Planning Commissioner, in which he stated that it would not be possible for him to accept reappointment to the Planning Commission. Each of the Councilmen commended Mr. Millham on his helpful, unstinting and loyal service to the community. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Commissioner Millham with regret. 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Gary Goodson, Assistant Principal, Longden School, addressed the Council relative to budgeting for safety needs proposed by the Traffic Commission. He was invited to return to the Council to discuss the matter more fully when it is before them in a study session. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Mayor Harker advised that, in light of the resignation from Al Millham from the Planning Commission, Council had held a personnel session and now wished to appoint Tom D. Atkins, Jr. as a member of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried that Tom D. Atkins, Jr. be appointed as a member of the Planning Commission for a two -year term, effective May 25, 1969. Mr. Atkins took the Oath of Office, administered by City Manager Koski. City Manager Koski presented a request from Don Buchan, Treasurer, for him, and Auditor James File, to conduct a Sales Tax Audit in Sacramento on June 5 and 6, 1969, for which funds would need to be made available. He advised that Mr. File's services were estimated at approximately $400, which would include both his time in Sacramento and the time after his return compiling the report. Councilman Merritt advised that in the past these trips have been very fruitful, wherein new areas of revenue are determined, and that this is the only way of finding out many of the financial resources available, and moved to approve the request and auth- orize the appropriation of additional funds in the amount of $400 from the General Fund, and amend the Adopted Budget accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried. City Manager Koski called attention to the recognition given to Sgt. Stevens for his work in the Citizen and the Law Program, in being selected to receive the Liberty Bell Award by the Pasadena Bar Association and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. City Manager Koski reported on the progress of street improvements and parking items on which Council had expressed concern at the previous meeting. Budget meetings were noted on calendars as follows: Thursdays - June 5, 12 and 19, and possibly June 26; as well as Monday, June 16, in conjunction with regular Study Session, if required. 1 Council Minutes, May 20, 1969 - Page 6 Councilman Briggs expressed concern over the immoral conduct in the City Parks, particularly on Sunday when the art exhibit was held. He requested additional sheriff patrol of the park area, particularly when such events are scheduled. Mayor Harker expressed deep sympathy for the family of Douglas Alan Ross who had previously been reported "Missing in Action" in Vietnam, and was now presumed dead, and presented a resolution (Resolution No. 69 -216) to eulogize Douglas Alan Ross who gave his life serving his country. It was moved by Councilman Beckley, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 69 -216, as presented by Mayor Harker. Councilman Beckley requested a review of previous resolutions that have been adopted to be sure that all families who have lost a loved one, while fighting for his country, had received condolences from the Council. Councilman Briggs also expressed concern that all families be so honored. 17. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Beckley, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried to adjourn to a Study Session, and the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 1969, at 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST: b MAYOR