HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-11-04_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
NOVEMBER 4, 1969
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Delwin Thigpen, First
illUnited Methodist Church of Temple City, 5957 Golden West.
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, Assistant City Manager Recupero,
City Attorney Martin, Director of Public Works
Pizzorno, Director of Recreation Kobett,
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Beckley moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 21, 1969, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Assessments - Encinita, east side,
Longden Avenue to Woolley Street
Mayor. Harker inquired if proper notice had been provided in
regard to the Public Hearing, which was verified by the Director
of Public Works. He then declared the Public Hearing open.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that the work on
Encinita, north of Longden, was now complete, and that four
properties remained with outstanding assessments, at 6314, 6320,
6324 and 6328 Encinita.
Mayor Harker invited those who wished to speak either for or
against the matter to come forward. No one wished to speak.
Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
Councilman Merritt inquired if property on the corner which was
owned by the City was included in the assessments, and Director
of Public Works Pizzorno advised the cost of work related to the
property was paid by the City, and not included in costs assessed
to other property owners.
Councilman Tyrell moved that the assessments be confirmed as
presented by the Director of Public Works and that the
properties be so assessed, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) 7:30 p.m.: Re. Complaint - Jack -in- the -Box
Operations.
Mayor Harker declared the continued Public Hearing open.
Assistant City Manager Recupero reported that the chain that
had been requested to be installed had been delayed because
of a problem in procurement, but that the chain was now installed,
however that sufficient time had not elapsed to determine the
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effectiveness. The report from the Sheriff's Department advised
there were no calls or disturbances at location, that closing
hours had been observed and no unusual occurrences for the period
October 1 to November 1, 1969, and that a supplemental report
relative to incidents reported had indicated that all parties
were gone prior to arrival of radio car on two occasions. He
advised that two calls had been received at the City Hall, from
residents adjacent to the facility, concerning loud noises and
vulgar language. He advised that cooperation from the management
of Jack -in- the -Box had been most satisfactory and suggested a
security guard be employed for weekend surveillance.
Mayor Harker invited those who wished to speak either for or
against the matter to come forward.
Hilda Lawless, 92122 Las Tunas Drive, spoke relative to her com-
plaint of loud noise and vulgar language which she had reported
on October 31, and concerning the dumping of greasy wash water
on the lot and general unsightly condition of the premises.
Mike Fiori, District Supervisor for San Gabriel Valley, Jack -in-
the -Box Drive -Ins, reported on the efforts put forth by the company
to deal with the problem and their willingness to cooperate with
the City and residents. He believed that the management would
experience no difficulty in chaining the lot at the required
closing time each evening, and advised that a security guard
would be'employed whose efforts would be directed to this end
as well as general control of patrons on the premise; and further
that adult supervision would be provided inside the establishment
on Friday and Saturday nights.
Paul Helm, 5825 N. Encinita, reported that the proper closing
hours had not been observed as had been requested.
Joy Galt, 5834 Encinita, spoke relative to the general unsight-
liness of the premises.
Councilman Briggs moved that in consideration of the testimony
presented, that the matter be continued until January 6, 1970,
in order to have a staff report on the effectiveness of the
security guard and of chaining the lot, with continued observation
by the Sheriff's Department. The motion was seconded by
Councilman 3eckley and unanimously carried. Staff was directed
to continue to monitor and determine the effectiveness of steps
being taken by the management of Jack -in- the -3ox, and to follow
through with the proper agencies relative to complaint of greasy
wash water being dumped on the parking lot and litter and debris
being allowed to accumulate, and that if the operator of the
business does not comply with the City's request that the lot
be chained each night, at the proper closing time, that the
matter be placed on agenda of the next meeting for appropriate
action.
8. NOISE PROBLEM - NATTER TOOL & MFG. CO.
Assistant City Manager Recupero presented a status report
relative to the complaint of noise and vibration at the Natter
Manufacturing Company, advising that the Barry spring mounts
had been installed as requested, however that the press was
now broken down and the effectiveness of the mounts had not
been ascertained.
Councilman Briggs moved to defer the matter to December 2 in
order to allow time for an evaluation. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Merritt.
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Carl Neetman, 9428 Lower Azusa Road, addressed the Council
relative to other presses also causing noise and vibration, and
requested an ordinance to stop the problem altogether.
Barbara Dunham, 9425 Gidley, reported that as late as 7 p.m.
this evening, a 400 -ton press was being used, causing serious
vibration and noise, and that sometimes as many as 19 presses
are running at the same time.
Council discussed the noise and vibration of presses running at
capacity and the number of presses involved, with the general
consensus that in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the
new mounts and cost factors that would be involved if such mounts
were required on all of the presses, as well as methods and
costs of soundproofing, that additional time and further study
would be required.
Councilman Tyrell discussed the aspects of residential vs.
industrial community, with the thought that certain changes may be
necessary in land use.
The motion on the floor to defer the matter to December 2, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m. was reaffirmed by the mover and second and carried
unanimously. Staff was instructed to set up a meeting with
representatives of the Natter Manufacturing Company to discuss the
matter so that recommendations would be available for the
December 2 meeting.
9. ORDINANCE No. 69 -295: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Use of Firearms.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -295 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 3502.1
AND 3506 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE USE
OF FIREARMS for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 69 -295.
10. ORDINANCE No. 69 -296: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Holidays.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No.. 69 -296 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2371 OF
THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HOLIDAYS for second
reading. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by
Councilman 3riggs and unanimously carried to waive further reading
and adopt Ordinance No. 69 -296.
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from staff for
change in holiday for November 11, 1969, in that the employees
were willing to forego the holiday in lieu of the day after
Thanksgiving as a day off, and that by foregoing November 11, 1969,
an official City holiday, that the Planning Commission could also
hold a meeting on that day. It was moved by Councilman Merritt
to designate November 11, 1969, as a regular work day for City
employees, and provide the day following Thanksgiving as a day
off, in lieu of Veteran's Day, 1969.
11. ORDINANCE No. 69-297: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Park Operation.
City Attorney Martin advised that certain revisions to the
Ordinance had been suggested by the Parks and Recreation Commission
and the Director of Recreation, and suggested that Council may wish
to defer the matter to give consideration to these items. In order
to allow sufficient time for redrafting by the City Attorney as may
be necessary, Mayor Harker directed that the matter of amending
the Temple City Municipal Code relating to park operation be
deferred to the next regular meeting of the Council.
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III NEW BUSINESS:
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12. .ORDINANCE No. 69 -298: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Drive -in Businesses.
City Manager Koski reported that the Planning Commission
concurred with the recommendations of the Council in deleting the
listing of separate businesses included in Resolution No. 69 -349PC
for regulating drive -in businesses, and Ordinance No. 69 -298 as
drafted. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -298 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING
PARAGRAPH 12 OF SECTION 9202 OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE for first
reading. It was moved by Councilman Merritt to waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 69 -298, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried.
13. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - Live Oak, south to S.P.R.R. - Report on
Condition of Pavement.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno discussed the condition of Temple
City 3oulevard from Live Oak south to S.P.R.R., recommending minor
preventive maintenance in the form of slurry seal at an estimated
cost of $4,000 for an anticipated additional life of 5 years,
suggesting that additional preventive maintenance in the form of
asphalt cap be considered at a later date, pending the condition
of the street. Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, to
proceed with the slurry seal process, following which a watch should
be kept as to any failure, with tentative schedule of one year for
capping process. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Merritt brought to the attention of staff the deterioration
of E1 Monte Avenue between Olive and Freer. Schedule of storm drain
construction at the location was discussed, and staff will check into
the matter for possible temporary repair at this time.
14. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 28, 1969
City Manager Koski presented' a, ,recommendati-on of the
Commission to set Public Hearing to consider amendment
to the Temple City Municipal Code relating to exterminating (pest
control) businesses. Councilman Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing
for Tuesday, December 2, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried.
15. SANITARY SEWER PROJECT - Intersection of Grand and McClintock -
Acceptance of Improvements for' Public Use.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented a recommendation from
the Los Angeles County Engineer relative to sanitary sewer project
constructed under Temple City Private Contract No. 69 -1, completed
in compliance with plans and specifications of the County Engineer,
to approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer
offered for dedication by Marshall J. Henderson as indicated on map
provided. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Council-
man Briggs and unanimously carried.
III 16. LONGDEN AVENUE - Livia to Oak (Cash Contract 0343X) - Acceptance
of Work
Director of Public Works Pizzorno reported that the contractor,
Louis Lopez, had satisfactorily completed the construction of Longden
Avenue, Livia to Oak, and Encinita Avenue, north of Longden, and that
it was the recommendation of the County Road Department and the Director
of. Public Works,° that ,the .work be` accep:te'd,- that` additional work. in the
amount of $1,272.30 be authorized; that filing of Notice of
Completion be authorized; and the withholding of l0% for a minimum
of 35 days after recordation of Final Notice of Completion be
authorized. It was so moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
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17. AGREEMENTS - Maintenance of Private Parking Lots Adjacent to
Pedestrian Malls.
City Manager Koski presented agreements prepared by the City
Attorney and submitted to and accepted by American Savings and
Loan, First Western Bank & Trust Company, and Pacific Southwest
Realty, for maintenance of planted area within each of the
private parking lots adjacent to the pedestrian malls. It was
moved by Councilman Tyrell to approve the agreements and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Briggs_and unanimously carried.
18 RESOLUTION No. 69 -969: Re. Request for Allocation of County
Aid -to- Cities Funds for Maintenance of Select System Streets.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented a request to the
County of Los Angeles to allocate $47,197 of Aid -to- Cities Funds
which have accrued to the City for maintenance of streets on the
approved Select System. Councilman Briggs moved to approve
Resolution No. 69 -969 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE.CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY
AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
19. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 69 -968: Demand Nos. 12590
and 950 through 1030 in the amount of $61,353.94.
Councilman Beckley noted that warrant numbers 1016, and 1027,
1028 and 1029 incorrectly indicated reimbursement for expenses
at California Contract Cities Conference instead of League of
California Cities Conference. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve
Resolution No. 69-968 'entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM
OF $61,353.94, DEMAND NOS. 12590 AND 950 THROUGH 1030, as
corrected, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried,
20. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Director of Public Works Pizzorno reported on a communication
received from the Transportation Association of Southern California
outlining regional transportation planning responsibilities and
enlisting the support of the City Council in adopting a resolution
in an effort to obtain better value from public expenditures.
Councilman Beckley moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -970 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RECOMMENDING A REDUCTION IN THE SYSTEM OF PROCEDURES FOR CON-
STRUCTION OF PUBLIC ROADS AND HIGHWAYS in support of the request,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
B. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple
City Jaycees to conduct a project of painting house numbers on
curbs throughout the entire City, using a reflective type paint,
and to solicit donations ($1.00) upon completing the numbering
at each residence. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the project,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
21. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Beckley stated that it appeared to be timely for
the Planning Commission to be considering a Master Plan for the
Development of the Civic Center, in order to provide direction
for growth, and to consider properties that may be available
such as adjacent county facilities.
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B. Councilman Tyrell discussed the recent presencation to the
Grand Jury of cost factors for contract cities, commending the
City Manager and City Auditor for their efforts in presenting
the material. He suggested that meetings with neighboring
cities be scheduled as soon as possible to delve into matters
of mutual concern. A meeting with the City of Rosemead is
presently scheduled for November 20, 1969.
C. City Manager Koski advised that a report from the Sheriff's
Department indicated that the Camellia Family Billiards had
been operating without incident, and advised that the names of
responsible persons in charge had been provided to the Sheriff's
Department as stipulated.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a study session at 9 :08 p.m.,
seconded by Councilman Briggs, and the meeting was adjourned.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
Tuesday, November 18, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
B
MAYOR