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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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MAYOR