HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-07-15_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
JULY 15, 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 Seminarian Hartley Lee, Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, 5319 Halifax, Temple City.
3. Mayor Harker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell, Harker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Director
of Public Works Pizzorno, Traffic Engineer Envall.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council concurred that statements attributed to Councilman Tyrell
on Page 5, paragraph 6, of the minutes of July 1, 1969, relative
to no change in the use of property, were Mayor Harker's remarks.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously carried that the minutes be approved as amended.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. RESOLUTION No. 69 -933: Denying Application for Modification of
Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 69 -276PC - Shell Oil)
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to City Council action,
the City Attorney had prepared Resolution No. 69 -933 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION (Case No. 69 -276 - Shell
Oil Company), reflecting the Council's considerations and instruc-
tions from the previous meeting. Councilman Merritt moved to
approve, seconded by Councilman Beckley, and the motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt
Councilmen - Tyrell, Harker
7 ORDINANCE No. 69 -290: 2nd read. Amending Section 2366 of the
Temple City Municipal Code Relating to Vacation Leave.
City Manager Koski presented Ordinance No. 69 -290 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2366 OF
THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO VACATION LEAVE, for
second reading. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to waive further
reading and adopt.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. REQUEST FOR SEISMIC SURVEY ALONG LONGDEN AVENUE - STANDARD OIL
City Manager Koski presented a request from Standard Oil Company
to conduct a seismic survey along Longden Avenue from east to
west City limits, between August 1 and September 1, 1969, to
include three working days. City Manager Koski outlined the
previous requests that had been authorized, and recommended that
should permission be granted that it be subject to all of
the provisions required for previous surveys. Council reviewed
the requirements, particularly as to vibrating power, traffic
safety permit, bond and insurance requirements, hours of oper-
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ation and notification of residents. Councilman Beckley moved
to grant, seconded by Councilman Tyrell. Councilmen Briggs and
Merritt noted that this request involved residential area and did
not feel the residents should be inconvenienced. Mayor Harker
noted that inasmuch as previous requests had been granted, including
some which involved residential areas, that the company should be
given an opportunity to complete their survey. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Tryell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Briggs, Merritt
RESOLUTION No. 69 -934 - ADDITIONAL SERVICES PURSUANT TO NEW LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to the law enforcement
services agreement recently entered into between the County of
Los Angeles, which provided basic law enforcement for the City of
Temple City, certain additiore1 services would need to be requested,
in particular business license investigation and enforcement, and
traffic control and crossing guard services, for which a resol-
ution had been prepared. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt
Resolution No. 69 -934 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, FROM THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
AGREEMENT, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
10 LONGDEN AVENUE - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Temple City Boulevard to
Golden West
Director of Public Works P i zzorno reported that preliminary plans
and specifications for the impraement of Longden Avenue between
Temple City Boulevard and Golden West, were completed, with con-
struction costs estimated at $36,000 for street improvements,
curb and gutter, and sidewalks, south side, and requested Council
approval with authorization to go to bid at an early date in order
to tie in with the Temple City Boulevard project. It was moved
by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried to approve preliminary plans and specifications as outlined
and authorize the project to go to bid.
City Manager Koski advised that it would be advisable at this time
to include sidewalks on both sides of the street since it is a
heavily travelled street and serves as an approach to both the
Longden elementary school and the Temple City High School, and
that the additional sidewalks could be provided at an estimated
cost of from $2,500 to $3,000. Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 E. Olive,
expressed concern over the providing of sidewalks on both sides
of the street at no expense to the property owner. It was
explained that for select system streets it is warranted to
expend gas tax funds, and because of quasi - public use (churches)
on both sides of the street, and the need to provide safe routes
to school, the use of these funds would be justified. Further,
that while the job was in progress, the cost would be minimum,
whereas if they were added at a later date the cost would be
considerably higher.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the installation of sidewalks
on the north side of Longden Avenue, Temple City Boulevard to
Golden West, in conjunction with the street improvements previously
authorized. Councilman Beckley seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
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11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of July 2, 1969
A. ITEM 6 - ELLIS LANE AT TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - Review
Alignment.
Traffic Engineer Envall reported that control of cross traffic
at the intersection of Ellis Lane and Temple City Boulevard, which
was a skewed intersection, remained a problem, and that it was
recommended by the Traffic Commission to complete a permanent
raised traffic island by delineating the perimeter with concrete
curbing to provide maximum safety. After considerable discussion
between the Council, the Traffic Engineer and the Director of
Public Works, relative to ingress and egress to Miller Dial and
possible additional storm drain construction at the intersection
sometime in the future, it was moved by Councilman Briggs to
approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to complete
the permanent raised traffic island, to be constructed of
asphaltic concrete material with aggregate base, thereby eliminating
the need to remove a costly concrete structure if and when the
storm drain improvement scheduled for Ellis Lane is installed.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Briggs, Harker
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell
B. ITEM 7 - DIRECTIONAL SIGNS - PUBLIC PARKING
Traffic Engineer Envall reported that it was recommended by the
Parking Commission at a previous meeting to install ten directional
signs in the central business district, indicating the location of
public parking, and that the matter had been referred to and
concurred in by the Traffic Commission. A map indicating the
location of the 4 single and 3 double signs was reviewed by the
Council. Cost of the signs was estimated at approximately $20
each. Mayor Harker moved to- accept the Traffic Commission
recommendation, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
C. ITEM 8 - DIRECTIONAL SIGNS - EL MONTE AIRPORT
Traffic Engineer Envall reported that a request had been received
from the El Monte Airport to place a directional sign within the
City limits of Temple City, to be placed on Baldwin Avenue. He
advised that the use of the airport was in the general public
interest, and that the Traffic Commission recommended that the
sign reading AIRPORT, with left arrow, be placed on the west side
of Baldwin Avenue, north of Lower Azusa Road, for southbound traffic.
It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Beckley
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission to place a directional sign for the El Monte
Airport, as outlined by the Traffic Engineer.
12. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS:
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -935, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING
PERSONNEL - TEMPORARY. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve;;
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
13. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 69 -936.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -936, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $42,872.70, DEMAND
NOS. 306 THROUGH 394. Councilman Merritt seconded and the
motion carried unanimously.
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski presented a booklet received from the League
of California Cities entitled "GUIDELINES FOR RECREATIONAL USES
OF FLOOD CONTROL PROPERTIES" recommending referral to the Rec-
reation Department for further study.
City Manager Koski presented proposed resolutions from the Los
Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities to
be acted on by the League and forwarded to the Annual Conference,
recommending referral to a City Council Study Session.
Councilman Tyrell moved that the communications received be
referred as recommended, seconded by Councilman Beckley and
unanimously carried.
City Manager Koski presented_a report from the Lighting District
Study Committee, wherein it was recommended that the Council
take the necessary action to withdraw from the present lighting
districts and thereafter create a City -wide lighting . district,
subject to the conditions included in the recommendations.
Mayor Harker noted that efforts toward publicity had been
particularly emphasized in the report, and stated that community
education would be of prime importance in reaching this goal.
He thanked the members of the committee, Tom Atkins, Robert
Bock, Boyce O'Bannon and Bertha Rains, for their comprehensive
review of the proposal and their report of findings and
recommendations. The committee was invited to further assist
the Council as they proceeded toward the goal of a City - wide
lighting district. In order to meet the deadlines indicated,
the matter was referred to the next study session of the
Council by Mayor Harker.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
U. Harris, 5414 Baldwin Avenue, expressed concern over too short
a cycle for the WALK light to cross Baldwin Avenue at Olive,
and stated that if you are stranded in the median strip, there is
no way to reactivate the light in order to continue across. The
matter was referred to staff to determine if adjustment to the
timing was necessary. Mr. Harris also reported a hazardous
condition at the intersection north of his residence at Daines
Drive, in that this street is too narrow for cars to pass, so
that their particular area is hemmed in, with no way to cross
at either intersection. Mayor Harker advised that the Council
had long been aware that Daines Drive was a problem in the area
since the street was not complete, but that negotiations were
presently in progress to acquire right -of -way to remedy this
situation.
Bob Sorensen, 9981 E. Bogue, noted that the repairs on
Baldwin Avenue appeared to him to create additional bumps,
whereas he had not noticed the dips when driving the same
route previously.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski reported that the eleven fireworks stands
operated by service organizations had been removed from the
various locations throughout the City to the satisfaction of
the City and the Fire Inspector, and that authorization for
refund of deposits to the organizations concerned was requested.
It was so moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried.
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City Manager Koski presented a report from the Director of Public
Works, recommending that the present warranty period for capital
improvement projects remain in effect, inasmuch as it coincides
with specifications of the County Road Department and the American
Public Works Association. Council expressed extreme concern as
to apparent insufficient inspection that has been devoted to
various projects in the past, and while it was conceded there was
no logical way to impose additional standards, without jeopardizing
the bidding procedure or causing increased costs to the projects
involved, more rigid inspection could improve the quality of work
provided by the contractors. Also, that certain projects may be
of unusual nature and require other than the one -year warranty
period and should be considered accordingly. Councilman Beckley
moved to accept the report from the Director of Public Works that
the present warranty period for capital improvement projects
remain in effect, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
City Manager Koski presented a request from the Director of Public
Works to proceed with the removal of improvements at 9205 and
9213 Longden Avenue, recommending that following the demolition
that the two parcels be combined into a single R -1 parcel meeting
the zoning requirements of 7200 sq. ft. and that the Council
authorize advertising and acceptance of bids on the parcel.
Demolition of the structures was estimated at approximately $1,500.
Councilman Briggs moved that the demolition of the structures at
9205 and 9213 Longden Avenue be accomplished, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
Councilman Merritt inquired of the Traffic Engineer if there
had been any discussion as to the possibility of installing left
turn green arrows for left turn movements on Baldwin Avenue at
Live Oak, and if this had not been proposed, that he would like to
have staff study and place on the next agenda of the Traffic
Commission for consideration.
Councilman Tyrell advised that he was on a study committee for the
dues structure for Contract Cities Association, and requested
assurance from the Council that if the dues were increased, that
the City of Temple City would be in a position to expend the addition-
al funds of approximately $300. City Manager Koski advised that the
funds were available and Council affirmed their support.
Mayor Harker reported on the use of the rocket ship at Live Oak
Park by Boy Scout Troop 109, advising that three 12 -year old boys
were simulating the Apollo 11 flight to the moon and would remain
in the rocket until Saturday. He reported that the event at the
park was being televised, and was well attended by local citizens.
17, ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Briggs moved to adjourn to a personnel session and a study
session at 9:14 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried unanimously.
Following a personnel session and subsequent study session, Council
reconvened at 10 :15 p.m.
A. Announcement was made of their appointment of William 1. Dennis,
5310 Welland Avenue, Temple City, to the Planning Commission,
effective immediately.
B. Council accepted the staff report on the proposed Temple City
Emergency Reserve Program and approved the establishment of
the - program. The staff was also authorized to proceed with
the development of operating policies and procedures and to
request necessary assistance from the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department.
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Following disposition of the above items, it was moved,
seconded and carried to adjourn to the next regular meeting
of the City council, to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
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