HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-06-17_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
JUNE 17, 1969
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:34 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Rev. Blaine Bender, Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9458 Broadway.
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, Planning Director
Dragicevich
It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Beckley
and unanimously carried that Councilman Tyrell be excused because
of a previous business commitment.
5. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of June 3, 1969, as presented.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Zone Variance Case No. 69 -283
(Santa Anita Sanitarium)
Mayor Harker advised that all required property owners had not
received due notice in the time required by law of the Public
Hearing, and that it was therefore necessary to reschedule the
Public Hearing relative to Zone Variance Case No. 69 -283. It
was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Beckley
and unanimously carried that Public Hearing on Zone Variance
Case No. 69 -283 be set for Wednesday, June 25, 1969, at 7:30 p.m.
in the City Hall.
7. AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE - Outdoor Sign Regulations
City Attorney Martin advised that the City Council has held
Public Hearing on the matter of proposed ordinance to amend the
Temple City Zoning Code relative to outdoor sign regulations, and
that a joint meeting had been held the previous evening with the
Planning Commission, at which time certain amendments were agreed
upon and which were presented at this time as Ordinance No. 69 -289,
for first reading, and that the redraft would be available prior to
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Briggs to waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 69 -289, entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE CITY'S
ZONING REGULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO SIGNS AND SIGN STRUCTURES.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and unanimously
carried.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 69 -287: 2nd read. Street Name Change (Double
Drive to Santa Anita Avenue)
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -287 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, NAMING AND RENAMING CERTAIN STREETS WITHIN THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, on the matter of street name change for
Double Drive, from Grand Avenue to Live Oak Avenue, to Santa
Anita Avenue. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading
and adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, Page 2 - June 17, 1969
9. ORDINANCE NO. 69 -288: 1st read.' Amendment to Temple City Zoning
Code - Excavation of Natural Resources.
City Attorney Martin presented for first reading an ordinance
entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION
9202 (33) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMITS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES. Councilman Beckley moved to
waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unan-
imously carried.
City Attorney Martin advised that the filling of abandoned wells
was covered by the State Public Resources Code, wherein the con-
sent of the Commissioner for Oil Regulations was required, which
provides some security in this regard; however it was recommended
that some additional requirements should be contained in the
guidelines to be followed in the granting of a conditional use
permit relative to the filling of the hole. Council directed
that the Planning Commission be so apprised.
10. BALDWIN AVENUE - Report on Condition of Pavement
City Manager Koski presented a letter from Krelle & Lewis,
Engineers, relative to surface conditions that exist on Baldwin
Avenue, advising that the report had been received that day,
and that no analysis had been made. Councilman Briggs moved
to defer the matter to the meeting of July 1, seconded by
Councilman Merritt, and unanimously carried. Council discussed
precautions that should be taken on projects how under way,
to be sure that there would be no similar recurrence of unsatis-
factory work.
11. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT No. 1 - Modification of Enabling
Ordinance and Resolution
City Manager Koski advised that Resolution No. 69 -924 had been
prepared, which resolution would amend the boundaries of the
underground utility district to allow for guy wires to be placed
outside of, but adjacent to, the district, in order to move the
utility pole which had been located in the middle of the lot at
9547 Longden Avenue to a more acceptable location. It was moved
by Councilman Beckley, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unan-
imously carried to adopt Resolution No. 69 -924 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 68 -875 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT No. 1.
12. PUBLIC PARKING LOT No. 8 & MALL No. 5 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK -
Final Completion
Director of Public Works Pizzorno reported that the contractors
for the five projects for Public Parking Lot No. 8 and Mall No. 5
had satisfactorily completed the construction and presented
reports from Krelle & Lewis, engineers, recommending acceptance
as follows:
Schedule I -
Schedule II
Schedule V -
Schedule III
Schedule IV
Masonry Block Walls ) - W. R. Wilkinson,
- Concrete & Storm Drain) Baldwin Park
A. C. Paving )
- Lighting - J. J. Electric, Temple City
- Landscaping - Duke's Landscaping, San Gabriel
It was moved by Councilman Briggs to accept the work, that Filing
of Notices of Completion be authorized, and the withholding of
10% for a minimum of 35 days after recordation of final notice of
completion be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Beckley and unanimously carried.
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13. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS - BROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ROSEMEAD TO
ENCINITA AVENUE
City Manager Koski advised that two bids had been received for
this project, both of which were more than 11% over the engineer's
estimate. The summary of bids from Krelle & Lewis was received,
which indicated a wide variation of bids for various units. Council-
man Briggs suggested that the project be resubmitted at a later date
when schedules of work would be more favorable to a lower bid, how-
ever there was concern that rising prices would negate any advantage
of delay. Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that in order
to bring project costs closer to monies allocated for the project,
that Item 18, removal and relocation of existing fence, could be
deleted from the project and accomplished in some other manner.
It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Beckley,
that the low bid of Sully Miller Contr. Co., Long Beach, in the
amount of $81,318.20, less Item 18 in the amount of $3,250, for a
total amount of $78,068.20, be accepted, subject to the contractor's
agreeing to the deletion of this item, and that the contract be so
awarded'for Broadway Improvement Project, Rosemead to Encinita.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Merritt, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Briggs
ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell
14. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS - LONGDEN AVENUE, LOMA TO OAK, AND ENCINITA,
NORTH OF LONGDEN - CASH CONTRACT 0343X.
City Manager Koski advised that four bids had been received on
this project, all of which were more than 11% over the engineer's
estimate. The summary of bids from the County Road Department was
received, wherein it was stated that readvertising would probably
not result in lower bid prices.
It was moved by Councilman Beckley, seconded by Mayor Harker, that
the low bid of Louis Lopez in the amount of $55,623.85 be accepted
and the contract awarded for improvement of Longden Avenue, Loma to
Oak, and Encinita, north of Longden, to Louis Lopez of Glendora.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Merritt, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Briggs
ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell
15. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AT
LA ROSA - CASH CONTRACT No. 80552
City Manager Koski advised that five bids had been received on this
project, with the low bid 14% under the engineer's estimate. The
summary of bids from the County Road Department was received, with the
recommendation that the low bid be accepted and contract awarded.
It was moved by Councilman. Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously'carried to accept the low bid of Steiny and Mitchel,
Inc., Los Angeles, in the amount of $7,041.00 and that the contract
be awarded to Steiny and Mitchel for installation of Traffic Signal
at Temple City Boulevard and La Rosa Drive.
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Council Minutes, Page 4 - June 17, 1969
16. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of June 11, 1969
A. Parking Lot Signs. Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised
that the Parking Commission had recommended ten new signs be placed
at certain locations in the downtown area, to show direction to the
new parking lots. Inasmuch as the Traffic Commission would be con -
cerned with the direction of traffic by these signs, Mayor Harker
referred the matter to the Traffic Commission for recommendation and
referral back to the City Council. Councilman Merritt inquired as
to the whereabouts of two such signs that were removed during the
construction, which, if used, would cut down on the number of
signs to be purchased.
B. Permit to cross over right -of -way - Mall 1A. Director of
Public Works Pizzorno advised that the Parking Commission recommended
extension of permit for one year, to September 1970, for Zager -Smith
Carpet Company to cross over the public right -of -way at Mall 1A,
located ..behind 9510 Las Tunas ..Drive, ...wi with ,permit to be reviewed
periodically. Council determined that no adverse effect had
occurred during the time the permit had been in effect, however
expressed concern that periodic cleaning of oil and foreign
deposits be accomplished more frequently. Councilman Beckley
moved to approve the permit be extended as recommended, subject
to inspection at the end of six months as to the satisfactory con
dition of the sidewalk. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried.
C. "No Back In" Parking Signs - Parking Lots 7 and 8. Director
of Public Works Pizzorno advised that "No Back In" signs were
recommended by the Parking Commission for the newly completed
Parking Lot No. 8, as well as Parking Lot 7 on Primrose for which
these signs had not previously been requested. It was moved by
Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried to approve the installation of "No Back In" signs for
Parking Lots 7 and 8, as recommended by the Parking Commission.
17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of June 10, 1969.
Planning Director Dragicevich presented a recommendation from the
Planning Commission relative to amending the Temple City Zoning
Code to include major types of shopping centers (in excess of 30,000
sq. ft. of gross floor area in all buildings) in the conditional., use
permit classification. It was moved by Councilman Merritt,
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to set
Public Hearing for August 5, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall.
18. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS:
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -922, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL -
TEMPORARY. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -925, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL -
TEMPORARY. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
II19. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 69 -923.
Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -923, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $47,316.97, DEMAND NOS. 12588 AND 210 THROUGH
25 "4. Councilman Beckley seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, Page 5 - June 17, 1969
20. COMMUNICATIONS.
City Manager Koski presented a communication from Dr. John Rand,
Superintendent, Temple City Unified School District, outlining the
basic conditions of the agreement with the City for continuing the
program "The Citizen and the Law" for 1969 -70. City Manager Koski
advised that Sgt. Race was the instructor who would be replacing
Sgt. Stevens in the program. Council concurred with the provisions
of the letter, and the program as submitted, and requested the City
Manager to recommend to Dr. Rand the continuation of the program.
21. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK.
No one came forward at this time.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski presented a communication from Martin & Flan -
dr. i ck, Attorneys, providing a...f..i.nal,. report on .acquisition costs of
Temple City Boulevard Widening Project, which was accepted with
favorable' comment.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -927, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1969 -70, in the total amount of $1,362,151. Councilman Merritt
moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and the motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 69 -928 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY FINDING
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REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PUR-
POSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (PENTLAND - CORPORATION YARD),
advising the owner that such acquisition be under threat of eminent
domain. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman
Beckley and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 69 -928.
Mayor Harker presented Resolution No. 69 -926, entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EULOGIZING SP4
MICHAEL C. VOLHEIM AND EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY. Mayor
Harker expressed the sympathy of all of the Council to the family
of this young man who had been a former resident, attending Oak
Avenue Junior High and Temple City High Schools. Councilman Briggs
moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -926, to be forwarded to Michael
Volheim's father, with appropriate letter from Mayor Harker,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. .
23. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn to Wednesday, June 25, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. The meeting adjourned
at 8 :43 p.m.
1 ATTEST:
MAYOR