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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-09-16_Regular 1969CiTNk TEMPLENC9TY SEPTEMBER 16, 1969 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:45 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by Father Stephen Blaire, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 9451 Broadway, Temple City. 3. Mayor Harker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen: Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell, Harker ABSENT: Councilmen: Beckley ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, Planning Director Dragicevich, Traffic Engineer Envall Councilman Merritt moved to excuse the absence of Councilman Beckley by reason of vacation, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 2, 1969, as mailed, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. 6 PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approaches - Halifax, east side, Olive to Freer. City Manager Koski advised that Public Hearing had been set to consider improvements on Halifax, east side, Olive to Freer, for which petition signed by 85% of property owners had been received. Estimated cost for the project was $2,500 to cover surveys, inspection, paveout and rebate. Mayor Harker declared the Public Hearing open, and invited those in the audience who wished to speak either for or against the matter to come forward. Richard Fry, 5350 N. Halifax, inquired as to whether the street would. be ,graded to eliminate the run. -off onto his property. Staff was directed that this be given consideration in the design of the curb and gutter and paveouts, and Director of Public Works Pizzorno arranged to meet with Mr. Fry to discuss the details of the problem at his particular location. No one else wished to spe <. Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Councilman Briggs moved to find the project in the public interest and to instruct the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be done. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Appeal of Applicant, John Marshall, re. Zone Variance Case No. 69- 292PC, 9240 Longden City Manager Koski advised that an appeal had been received from the applicant, John Marshall, in regard to Zone Variance Case No. 69- 292PC, for which Public Hearing had been set. He reviewed Council Minutes, September 16, 1969 - Page 2 the reasons for the denial by the Planning Commission, advising that: 1) the proposed parcels would contain 1,535 sq. ft. less than required by the Zoning Code; 2) an existing old house located on the subject property does not justify splitting the lot into substandard size parcels, and that the old house could be upgraded instead; and 3) the proposed parcels would not have a large yard area in the back and would not be compatible with the development immediately to the west. Mayor Harker declared the Public Hearing open. Planning Director Dragicevich, by use of exhibits, described the properties involved, advising that each of the proposed lots would contain 5665 sq. ft. of area, and a street frontage of 55 ft. Councilman Merritt moved that the minutes and previous testimony before the Planning Commission relative to the case be made a part of the record of this Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Mayor Harker invited those present who wished to speak in favor of the appeal to come forward. John R. Shaw, 5816 Temple City Boulevard, Attorney, representing applicant John Marshall, advised that while the area is less than that called for in the ordinance for two parcels, and that the frontage is about 5' less, that this was the reason for requesting the variance. He outlined financial disadvantages of building a single family residence on the large expensive lot, and considered the lot split and proposed construction of two residences as the only means of upgrading the property which now contained an older single family residence. He presented 2 petitions containing signatures of 5 home owners in favor of the zone variance, photo- graph of the present structure at Longden and Oak, and seven other photographs of properties constructed by the builder, and of other structures on lots of less than the required square footage. He advised that if the property were split north /south the frontage would be less, or approximately 512' of frontage. William Newton, 6306 N. Oak, advised that his property was diagonally across from 9240 Longden, and that he was in favor of the lot split. His property, measuring 95' x 150' would also be eligible for lot split if the subject property was given this consideration. Mayor Harker inquired if anyone wished to speak against the appeal. Ross Ostrander, 9228 Longden, advised that he was on the west side of the property in question, and that if the lot split were approved with the two lots facing Oak, that he would be forced into a position of having a key lot with the back of three residences alongside his property. He advised that he would have no complaint if the lot split were accomplished with both lots fronting on Longden. No one else came forward to speak either for or against the matter. Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Council reviewed the views set forth by the applicant and the considerations of the Planning Commission, with the consensus that there, was not a valid reason for granting a variance since the applicant is not being denied something that others receive, that economic reasons are not valid considerations for a variance, that the granting of a variance would allow this property to be Council Minutes, September 16, 1969 - Page 4 B. Directional Signing to Santa Anita Race Track. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that a request had been received from the Oak Tree Racing Association to place directional signs to the Santa Anita Race Track at the same, locations as they have been placed in previous years, however that this year the signs would remain at the designated locations from October 3, 1969 to April 8, 1970. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant the request for the placement of directional signs at the locations designated, namely: Baldwin Avenue at Lower Azusa Road, southeast corner; Temple City Boulevard at Lower Azusa Road, southeast corner; Temple City Boulevard at Las Tunas Drive, southeast corner; Temple City ,Boulevard at, Ellis Lane, southeast corner; and Las Tunas Drive at Rosemead Boulevard, southwest corner, subject to the maintenance of the signs by the Association. The motion was seconded by Mayor Harker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen - Briggs ABSENT: Councilmen- Beckley C. Sereno Drive and Sultana Avenue'- Boulevard Stop Sign. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of a boulevard stop sign with stop and stop bar pavement markings on Sultana Avenue at the south approach to Sereno Drive. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. D. Rancho Real at Sultana Avenue - Additional Regulations. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of stop signs, stop and stop bar pavement markings on Rancho Real at the east and west approaches to Sultana Avenue. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 10. AGREEMENTS A. Title Insurance and Trust Company - Service Agreement for Title Services. City Manager Koski advised that in order to provide uniform rates and charges for services to governmental agencies, an agreement had been drawn with Title Insurance and Trust Company to bind them to furnishing these services at set rates, for a one -year period. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to approve the agreement for title services with Title Insurance and Trust Company, to June 30, 1970, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. B. Los Angeles County for Community Recreation Program,- Renewal of Agreement. City Manager Koski presented a renewal agreement for community recreation program with County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for the operation of the recreational program at Emperor School, which is in unincorpor- ated territory, in the amount of $2280. 'Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 11. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -950, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, for the appointment of Linda Lozar as Receptionist - Clerk. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt, seconded by Council- man Briggs and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 16, 1969 - Page 3 10' closer to the street than other properties which would not be fair to other property owners, that certain considerations must be made for the overall esthetic values of the community as set forth in the Ordinance, and that the recommendations of the Planning Commission were valid and should be upheld. Based on these considerations, Councilman Merritt moved that the appeal for zone variance be denied, and that the CtyAttorne' be instruc- ted.to prepar.e;a resolution denying the- appeal; - seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. At this point. Mayor Harker invited the YMCA representatives present in the audience to come forward to speak in behalf of YMCA Week, which had been proclaimed for the period of October 6 -12, 1969. Richard B. Dame, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Temple City YMCA, bestowed on Mayor Harker the title of Honorary Chief of Temple City Nation, .in recognition of his _performance_as Mayor of the great community of Temple City, and invited the members of the Council and residents to attend the rally to be held at Temple City Park on October 1 1 , 1969., from 1 p..m. to 7...p...m. as a._ speci.a.l..._.event of YMCA, Week. 8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of September 9, 1969 A. Drive -in, Drive - through, Take -out Restaurants. Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the Planning Commission rec- ommended consideration of amendment of the Temple City Zoning Code re. drive -in businesses to be included in conditional use permit category. Councilman Tyrell moved to set for Public Hear- ing on October 21, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. Height of Walls, Fences and Hedges on Corner and Reverse Corner Lots in Residential Zones. Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the Planning Commission recommended consideration of amendment of the Temple City Zoning Code with respect to the height of walls, fences and hedges on corner and reverse corner lots in residential areas. Councilman Tyrell moved to set for Public Hearing. on October 21, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. C. Household Pets. Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the Planning Commission wished to review Ordinance No. 69 -293, with reference to household pets, and recommended postponement of second reading and adoption of the proposed ordinance to the next meeting of the Council. Councilman Briggs moved that second reading of Ordinance No. 69 -293 relative to household pets be held over to October 7,..1969, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 9 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of September 3, 1969 A. Pentland Avenue & Encinita Avenue - Additional Regulations. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of a 30 -foot white zone stenciled "MAIL BOX USE ONLY" to accommodate mailing at the snorkel mail box on the East side of Encinita Avenue, commencing 31 feet north of the north curb line of Pentland Avenue to.a point 61 feet north. Also that on Encinita Avenue at Pentland, there was not room for movement of traffic without crossing the centerline when a car was parked at this location, and that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of three signs indicating "NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME" on the east side of Encinita, from a point 18 feet south of the south curb line to a point 258 feet southerly. It was moved by Councilman Briggs to approve the additional regulations outlined by the Traffic Engineer, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 16, 1969 - Page 5 City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -951, A RESOL- UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL - TEMPORARY, providing for budgeted part time recreation positions. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 12. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 69 -952 Councilman Merritt moved adoption of Resolution No. 69 -952, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $21,201.42, DEMAND NOS. 667 THROUGH 753. Councilman Briggs seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. 13 COMMUNICATIONS: A.... -. United _Crusade _._Committee - to place thermometer sign in Temple City Park. City Manager Koski presented a communication from Robert H. Green, 1969 Community Campaign Chairman, for United Crusade to erect a campaign thermometer sign in Temple City Park for the 1969 United Crusade Campaign. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, subject to the filing of certificate of insurance naming the City additionally insured, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. League of California Cities - Selection of Voting Delegate for Conference, September 28 to October 1, 1969 - San Francisco. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the League of California Cities, requesting each City to designate a voting representative and alternate voting representative for business to be conducted at the League Conference to be held September 28 to October 1, 1969, at San Francisco. It was moved by Council- man Tyrell that Councilman Merritt be the voting representative and Mayor Harker be named alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously. C. Church Women United - requesting permission to solicit for UNICEF at the Halloween Season. City Manager Koski presented a communication from Mrs. John Holthaus, Secretary, Church Women United, requesting permission to solicit for UNICEF at the Halloween Season, 1969. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, seconded by Mayor Harker, and the motion carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Tyrell, Harker NOES: Councilmen- Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen - Beckley D. Lions International - requesting permission to erect a banner on behalf of White Cane Sight Conservation Project at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Las Tunas. City Manager Koski presented a communication from Willis Ward, Deputy District Governor, District 4 -12, Lions International, to erect a banner in behalf of the White Cane drive for funds, at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, from September 29 through October 6, 1969. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, subject to the filing of insurance certificate naming the City additionally insured, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 14. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Jack Riley, 9530 Lower Azusa Road, Temple City, advised that he was the spokesman for a group of 25 property owners, who wished to complain of the nuisance created in their neighbor- hood, caused by the Natter Tool and Manufacturing Company, and that the problem was in the nature of a public nuisance. He 1 1 Council Minutes, September 16, 1969 - Page 6' stated that the District Attorney's office had been contacted and they had been advised that they did not have a criminal complaint, and that the matter should be brought back to the City, therefore he was requesting the City to direct an inves- tigation into the matter. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell to set the matter for Public Hearing on Thursday evening, September 25, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. at an adjourned meeting of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Mr. Stan Christensen, Vice President and General Manager of Natter Company was present in the audience and was so notified of the hearing, as was Mr. Riley, spokesman for Citizens Committee for Reasonable Quiet in Temple City. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Briggs inquired as to the progress of the Temple City Boulevard Project, and Public Works Director Pizzorno advised that a meeting had been held that morning to discuss final aspects. B. Councilrnan Tyrell complimented Mayor Harker on the articles he has been contributing to a column in the Temple City Times, in providing the public with information. C. Councilman Merritt stated that although he had voted against the City entrance signs, that he felt they were presenting a fine impression to people entering the City. He noted however that a couple of them are placed behind trees, and that the trees will need to be trimmed at these locations. D. City Manager Koski advised that Councilman Tyrell had previously discussed a proposed resolution, whereby the Los Angeles County Grand Jury would be urged to investigate the breakdown of law and order in the schools, and presented Resolution No. 69 -953 for consideration. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -953 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY GRAND JURY TO INVESTIGATE THE BREAKDOWN OF LAW AND ORDER IN OUR SCHOOLS AND MAKE PUBLIC ITS FINDINGS, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 16. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to a personnel session at 9:15 p.m., seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. At 10:00 p.m. Council reconvened, and it was moved, seconded and carried to adjourn to Thursday, September 25, 1969, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST: MAYOR