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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 Council Minutes, November 4, 1969 - Page 2 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. Council Minutes, November 4, 1969 - Page 3 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. 1 III NEW BUSINESS: Council Minutes, November 4, 1969 - Page 4 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. Council Minutes, November 4, 1969 - Page 5 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. Council Minutes, November 4, 1969 - Page 6 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