HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1969-11-18_Regular 1969COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
NOVEMBER 18, 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 Edwin Linberg, Christian
Church, Disciples of Christ, 9723 Garibaldi.
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,
Traffic Engineer Envall, Administrative Assistant Lantz
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of November 4, 1969, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried. .
6. YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND ADMINISTERING OF OATHS:
Mayor Harker advised that appointments to the Youth Commission had
been made as provided by Resolution No. 69 -906, and that the followin
persons were selected to serve on the Commission:
Tom Conrow (17) -
Robert Eisberg (17) -
Arnol d Gaffrey (18) -
Dana Godfrey (1 8) -
Judith Golden (16) -
Linda Harris (16) -
Hector Hernandez (1 9) -
Steven Johnson (15) -
Shirley Mosser (14) -
Leslie Sunell (15) -
Kristie Woodland (16). -
two -year term to December 31, 1971
one -year term to December 31, 1970
one -year term to December 31, 1970
two -year term to December 31, 1971
one -year term to December 31, 1970
two -year term to December 31, 1971
one -year term to December 31, 1970
two -year term to December 31, 1971
two -year term to December 31, 1971
one -year term to December 31, 1970
two - year.. .term to December 31, 1971
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Councilman Briggs moved to confirm the appointments, seconded by
Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried.
Dave Wood, President of the Governing Board, Temple City Unified
School District, commended the Council for demonstrating confidence
in the youth of the community in appointing a Youth Commission,
and for providing an opportunity to youth to make constructive
efforts in behalf of government.
Lou Gilbertson, Traffic Commissioner, congratulated the members of
the new Youth Commission on their appointment, and offered the
assistance of the County Youth Commission which consists of 15 youths
and 5 adults, and of which Mr. Gilbertson was a member, urging estab-
lishment of liaison with the County organization; and further, as a
fellow- commissioner with the City of Temple City, offered personal
cooperation and encouragement.
Mayor Harker instructed the members of the Youth Commission- that there
would be a joint meeting with the City Council on November 24, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m. in the North Meeting Room of the City Hall. He also urged
that they attend at least two meetings of other Commissions prior to
their first organized meeting, preferably the Planning Commission and.
the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Councilman Tyrell stressed the importance of the maturity of the mem-
bers of the Youth Commission in carrying out their responsibilities,
in that the success of the Commission will depend on their ability to
conduct their activities in a mature manner.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
7. PUBLIC HEARING (Cont.): 7:30 p.m. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code with respect to walls, hedges and fences on corner
and reverse corner and key lots in residential zones.
City Manager Koski reported that the subject of height of walls,
fences and hedges located on corner and reverse corner lots had been
brought up by property owners on several occasions, and that, accord-
ing to the Temple City Zoning Code, fences, walls and hedges could
not be built or kept 6 ft. in height, unless located 10 ft. from the
side property line adjacent to the street. Also, that the Planning
Commission had met with the Traffic Commission to review and study
the matter relative to zoning and traffic safety, and had recom-
mended that 6 ft. walls or fences should be permitted on corner and
reverse corner lots provided that such fences or walls are located
10 .ft. from the curb line, and the required triangular area main-
tains adequate vision clearance for traffic safety purposes, as
provided by Planning Commission Resolution No. 69-360PC.
Councilman Briggs and Councilman Beckley expressed concern that 40"
may not provide enough clearance, particularly with shrubs re-
growing to taller heights within a short period of time, and that
lot cars in particular may not have sufficent visibility for safe
crossing at these intersections.
Mayor Harker invited those who wished to speak either for or against
the matter to come forward. No one wished to speak.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by
Councilman Beckley and unanimously carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance in accordance with Resolution No. 69- 360PC, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
8A. ORDINANCE NO. 69 -299: 1st read. Re. Deferment of Ordinance No.
69 -296, Relating to Holidays, until 1971.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 69 -299 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY SUSPENDING THE EFFECT OF
ORDINANCE NO. 69 -296 RELATING TO HOLIDAYS, advising that the previ-
ous ordinance had been adopted to conform to State holidays which
had been revised by law; however, that, since the State laws will
not be effective until January, 1971, the new ordinance will defer
the effective date to coincide.
Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading, seconded by
Mayor Harker and unanimously carried.
8B. ORDINANCE NO. 69 -298: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Drive -in Businesses.
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
second reading. Councilman Beckley moved to waive further reading
and to adopt by title only, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
III NEW BUSINESS:
9. RESOLUTION NO. 69 -971: Supporting Senate Finance Committee's
action relative to tax exemption on Municipal bonds..
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 69 -971 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY SUPPORT -
ING THE DELETION OF ALL PROVISIONS LIMITING THE TAX EXEMPTION ON
MUNICIPAL BONDS FROM THE TAX REFORM ACT OF 1969. Councilman
Merritt moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Beckley and unani-
mously carried.
Council Minutes, November 18, 1969 - Page 3
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of Nov. 5, 1969
A. Item 7 - ENCINITA AVENUE, east side, opposite Woolley Street.
Traffic Engineer Envall reported that field investigation dis-
closed that Encinita Avenue narrows from a 36 -foot street to a
30 -foot street southerly of Woolley, and continues as a 30 -foot
street northerly of Woolley, which affects the northbound traffic
flow when cars are parked in the roadway. He advised that the
Commission recommended the placing of 85 feet of red curb markings
on the east side of Encinita Avenue, commencing 121 feet south of
the south curb line prolongation of Woolley Street, northerly to a
point 36 feet south of south curb line prolongation.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously carried.
B. Item 8 - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD, Las Tunas Drive to north City
Limit. Traffic Engineer Envall reported that,: based on speed checks
taken on the widened portion of Temple City Boulevard north of Las
Tunas with the existing 30 m.p.h. speed limit, it was indicated
that 35 m.p.h. would be a more reasonable and prudent speed. He
stated that no signs would be placed in the vicinity of the high
school which is restricted by Vehicle Code regulations during the
school period. He advised that areas beyond the city limits had
a 25 m.p.h. limit, and no limit, but that the City of Arcadia
and the County had indicated that they will be willing to conform
to limits set in the City of Temple City.
Councilmen Briggs and Tyrell were concerned that the setting of the
higher limit may lead to excessive speeds since many people tend
to drive five miles beyond whatever speed is posted. Councilman
Briggs called attention to an enforcement problem on Temple City
Boulevard, south of Las Tunas, advising that traffic in that section
normally travels about 45 m.p.h. in the morning, and that radar
cars did not seem to be covering this portion of the City.
Mayor Harker requested the Traffic Engineer to provide any research
material that may be available relative to how people react to
posted speeds, such as generally driving 5 miles over posted speed
limits, or general traffic speed patterns.
Councilman Merritt noted that the signals on Temple City Boulevard
were presently set for a traffic flow of approximately 31 to 32 m.p.h.
without any interference from one signal to the next.
Councilman Beckley moved to approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission as presented by the Traffic Engineer, seconded by
Councilman Merritt. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Merritt, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Briggs, Tyrell
ABSTAINING: Councilmen -None
C. Item 9 - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AT ELLIS LANE - Additional
Regulations. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the traffic
island at the intersection of Ellis Lane and Temple City Boulevard
had been completed, and that the Commission recommended placing
163 feet of additional restricted "NO STOPPING AT ANY TIME" to
open up visibility at this unusual intersection. Councilman
Briggs moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unan-
imously carried.
D. Item 11 - BROADWAY AT ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - Left Turn Pockets
and Parking Restriction. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the
Traffic Commission recommended placement of left turn pockets for
Broadway at both approaches to Rosemead Boulevard, using existing
and modified pressure pads which will necessitate '111\10 STOPPING AT
ANY TIME" restrictions on the south side of Broadway, westerly of
Rosemead, and the north side of _Broadway easterly of Rosemead for
a distance of 300 feet in each direction, upon the completion of
construction. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, November 18, 1969 - Page 4
E. Item 14 - ALESSANDRO, southerly of Live Oak - Parking Res-
triction. Traffic Engineer Envall reported that a message from
the Sheriff's Department indicated a hazardous condition for cars
making a turn onto Alessandro from Live Oak where the pavement is
narrow, with no curb, in an unlighted area; and that the Traffic
Commission recommended parking restriction on the west side of
Alessandro for a distance of 50 feet, southerly of Live Oak.
Councilman Tyrell advised that he was familiar with the intersection
and did not feel that a 50 -foot restriction was sufficient, and
suggested that two "PARK OFF PAVEMENT" signs be installed in
addition to the 50 -foot parking restriction. Following discussion,
it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs
and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission be approved with the addition of two "PARK OFF PAVEMENT"
signs as discussed.
11. SET PUBLIC HEARING: Sidewalk Improvements - Olive, south side,
Alessandro to Buttons.
Director of Public Works advised that petition for sidewalks on
Olive, Alessandro to Buttons, south side, had been received for
75% of the total footage on the block. Councilman Merritt moved
to set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 2, 1969, in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Briggs
and unanimously carried.
12. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS:
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 69 -972, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL
TEMPORARY. Councilman Briggs moved to approve, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
13. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 69 -973 - Demand Nos. 1031
through.1093, in the amount of $61,283.90
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 69 -973, A RESOLUTIO
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $61,283.90, DEMAND NOS. 1031 THROUGH 1093.
Councilman Briggs seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski presented a request from Ami L. Partlow, owner
of Camellia Family Billiards, to permit opening of the establishmen
at 11:00 a.m. instead of 12 :00 noon, as presently required. Counci
man Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Beckley and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Harker inquired as to the status of the City of Temple City
as a member of Town Affiliation Association, for which he had
received an invoice for membership dues. City Manager Koski
advised that the City was not a member of the Association.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Koski reported that escrow was about to close
on the acquisition of addition to Live Oak Park properties, and tha
an amount of $212,877.25 would need to be appropriated to cover the
costs. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Council-
man Merritt and unanimously carried.
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City Manager Koski advised that it was necessary to appropriate
additional additional funds in the total amount of $234,716.74 from the
General Fund and amend the Adopted Budget accordingly, for the
following items:
(a) Purchase of Live Oak Park properties - $212,877.
(b) Purchase of Giffis property for Corporation Yard - 19,589.
(c) Engineering services of Krelle & Lewis for
Citywide Lighting District studies
2,250.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the budget adjustments as
outlined by the City Manager, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Beckley, Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen -None
B. City Manager Koski reported that right -of -way had been acquire
for the completion of Daines Drive, and that plans were completed
with construction scheduled for January 1970.
C. City Manager Koski reported that a joint meeting with the City
of Rosemead would be held on Thursday evening, November 20, 1969,
at the Santa Fe Inn, at 6:30 p.m.
D. Councilman Tyrell reported that the Committee on Dues and
Membership Fees, California Contract Cities Association, had unan-
imously recommended an increase in dues, which would provide
approximately $12,000 a year. The proposed dues for Temple City
would be $400.
E. Councilman Tyrell reported that the report had been received
from County Grand Jury to the County Board of Supervisors, relativ
to costs for Sheriff's services. If the matter is decided to the
disadvantage of the City in this particular contract, it may be
found necessary to go another route in providing these services.
F. Councilman Tyrell advised that the program for hosting the
California Contract Cities meeting at the T & J Restaurant on
December 17, 1969, had been arranged.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a study session at 9:48 p.m.,
Councilman Merritt seconded, and unanimously carried. Following the
study session, Council reconvened to adjourn to the joint meeting
with the Youth Commission on Monday evening, November 24, 1969,
at 7:30 p.m.
Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday,
December 2, 1969, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City
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