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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- Council Minutes - July 15, 1969, Page 2 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. Council Minutes - July 15, 1969, Page 3 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. Council Minutes - July 15, 19699 -Page 4 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. Council Minutes July 15, 1969, Page 5 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. Council Minutes - July 15, 1969, Page 6 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. 1 ATTEST: B 1 r - zi,74 MAYOR