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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-04-07_Regular 1970COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APRIL 7, 197q INITIATION; 1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. • The invocation was given by the Reverend Walter Fennel, Temple City Church of Christ, 5272 N. Reno, Temple City. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Harker. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Beckley, Merritt, Harker ABSENT: Councilmen - Briggs, Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Recupero, Planning Director Dragicevich, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, Traffic Engineer Envall. Councilman Beckley moved to excuse the absences of both Council- men Briggs and Tyrell for business reasons, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. APPROVAL_ OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of March 17, 1970, meeting, as mailed, seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried.' UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION No. 70 -998: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Temple City granting a Conditional Use Permit - Mr. and`Mrs. Mario Consentino, 5604 N. Rosemead (Kennel). In accordance with previous action of the Council, City Attorney'Martin presented Resolution No. 70 -998 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING PA CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH CONDITIONS AND REVERSING RESOLUTION NO, 70 -370PC (CASE NO, 70 -308). Councilman Merritt moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried. 7. ORDINANCE No. 70 -306: 2nd read. Repealing Ordinance No. 69 -2$P (Natural Resources). City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -306 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ORDINANCE 69 -288 TO BE VOID AND REPEALING THE SAME, for second reading. Councilman Beckley moved to waive further reading and adopt by title only, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 8. ORDINANCE No. 70 -307: 2nd read. Amending Section 9202 (33) of the Temple City Municipal Code Relating to Natural Resources. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -307 entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9202 (33) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCES, for second reading. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Mayor Harker and carried. 1 1 Council Minutes, April 7, 1970 - Page 2 NEW BUSINESS: 9. RESOLUTION No. 70 -999: Ordering Canvass of General Municipal Election to be made by City Clerk. City Attorney Martin advised that this city, as all general law cities, will hold a councilmanic election on Tuesday, April 14, 1970, and presented Resolution No. 70 -999 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 14th DAY OF APRIL, 1970, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Council- man Beckley moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 10. APPEAL BY APPLICANT: Re. Conditional Use Permit No. 69 -307 to build and operate a drive -in restaurant at northeast corner of Golden West and Las Tunas (Velma D. Riggle, owner). Planning Director Dragicevich advised that Public Hearing had been held on the request for a conditional use permit to build and operate a drive -in restaurant at 9803 E. Las Tunas Drive, on January 13 and March 10, 1970, and on March 10 the Planning Commission, by a split vote, had adopted Resolution No. 70- 373PC, denying the request. He advised that all exhibits were available for Council con- sideration if they wished to review the matter this evening. Councilman Beckley stated that since the request had been denied by a split vote of the Planning Commission, and since all councilmen were not present this evening, it was his recommendation to set a Public Hearing for the matter on April 21, 1970, at 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, and so moved. Councilman Merritt concurred with the recommendation, seconding the motion, which was so ordered, 11. INSPECTION FEES FOR AVIARIES: Establish $10 fee, pursuant to Ordinance No. 69 -293, Re: permit for more than 12 birds. City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Ordinance No. 69 -293, with respect to permit for aviaries containing more than 12 birds, that it was recommended that a one -time fee of $10 be established to cover field inspection and paper work, and that staff be authorized to handle and issue such permits. Mayor Harker presumed that subsequent inspections would be made on complaint, which was affirmed by the City Manager. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the permit fee of $10, as outlined by the City Manager, with staff authorized to handle and issue permits, seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of April 1, 1970. LOWER AZUSA ROAD, south side - east and west of Rowland. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of two directional arrows on the south side of Lower Azusa Road, approximately 50' east and 50' west of Rowland, to alleviate site hazard. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, seconded by Mayor Harker and carried. 13.)SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: Chapter 27 Proceedings for Curb, Gutter 14.)and Driveway Approach - KAUFFMAN AVENUE, west side, Garibaldi to Longden, and east side, Garibaldi to 1000 feet northerly. Council Minutes, April 7, 1970 - Page 3 Councilman Merritt moved to set Public Hearing for Tuesday, April 21, 1970, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, for street improvements under Chapter 27 Proceedings for curb, gutter and driveway approach, KAUFFMAN AVENUE, west side, Garibaldi to Longden, and east side, Garibaldi to 1000 feet northerly, seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried. 15. SET PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS - Chapter 27, Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approach - HALIFAX AVENUE, east side, Freer to Olive, Councilman Beckley moved to set public hearing for assess- ments, Halifax Avenue, east side, Freer to Olive, for Tuesday, April 21, 1970, at 7:30 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by Mayor Harker and carried. 16. PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES: Krelle & Lewis, Engineers - Live Oak Park Extension. City Manager Koski advised that as a follow -up of Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation wherein certain work was recommended for development of Live Oak Park; and that a proposal for engineering services in connection with irrigation system and turf installation had been received from the engineering firm of Krelle & Lewis, with maximum cost for services at $3500. He advised that funds for completion of the project were available in accounts 8182 and 8183 in the Parks portion of the budget. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the agreement with Krelle & Lewis, Engineers, for engineering services in connection with landscaping and sprinkler system of the Live Oak Park expansion, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, and to transfer necessary funds from account 8182 to 8183 as outlined by the City Manager, and to amend the adopted budget accordingly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried. 17. AMENDMENT TO SERVICE CONTRACT - James T. Peglau. Assistant City Manager Recupero presented an amendment to service contract negotiated with James To Peglau and Associates, entered into November 1, 1969, to increase the monthly fee from $735 per month to $776 per month, effective March 1, 1970. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the amendment to service contract as outlined, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 18. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1000: Appointment of Temporary Personnel. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1000, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL. Councilman Beckley moved to adopt, seconded by Mayor Harker and carried. 19. RESOLUTION No, 70 -1001: WARRANTS & DEMANDS - Demand Nos. 1729 through 1834, in the amount of $57,806.87. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No, 70 -1001, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $57,806.87, DEMAND NOS, 1729 THROUGH 1834. Councilman Beckley seconded the motion which was so ordered. 1 1 Council Minutes, April 7, 1970 o Page 4 20. COMMUNICATIONS: FAMILY BILLIARD CENTER - CAMELLIA FAMILY BILLIARDS, City Manager Koski presented a communication from Mr. Ami L. Partlow, owner, Camellia Family Billiards, requesting change in hours from midnight to 2 a.m. He advised that periodic reports from the Sheriff's Department had in- dicated only one incident in November of 1969, and that adequate supervision was being provided. He advised that the Sheriff's Department had indicated they could see no problem in extending the hours, and that it was the Recommendation of staff to allow the additional time, subject to periodic review and change should any problems develop. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the request of the Camellia Family Billiards, to extend operating hours to 2 a.m., on an as.. needed basis, Sunday through Thursday, in addition to Friday and Saturday nights already allowed, subject to review by the Council in the event any problems arise. Councilman Merritt seconded the motion which was so ordered. Councilman Merritt stated that he would like to remind Mr. Partlow that during the week we have the matter of residents in close proximity'which will require his close supervision of adjacent parking areas and the conduct of patrons. He advised that it was with con- siderable reluctance that he added his approval, but that he felt it was worth a trial, particularly since the Sheriff's reports were most favorable, Mayor Harker advised Mr. Partlow that the Council was expressing their confidence in him in extending the hours at the present time, and sincerely hope it will not create any problems. 21. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mrs, Rose Stolack, 4904 Kauffman Avenue, addressed the Council, as she has in the past, relative to vibrations she feels in her home, and what the City can do to assist hero Councilman Beckley inquired if she had checked to determine if it was the water pipes which can vibrate when they build up pressure. He recommended another build- ing inspection, inside the building, if necessary. Council- man Merritt advised that he had visited the premises that day, and that while the cracks inside the home appeared to be normal, those in the patio area were somewhat larger than most, but not unusual. Mr. E. Mackay, 9660 La Rosa, advised that he lived in the same area, and that he had had trouble with his water pipes causing vibrations when the pressure builds up, which is caused by faulty valves, but that he was able to eliminate the vibration by turning on the cold water faucet. Mrs. Paula Kugler :-Bogarad, 10232 La Rosa, presented newspaper clippings concerning vibrations, and inquired why something had not been done. Councilman Beckley advised that the matter referred to had received satisfactory attention. Mrs. Bogarad expressed concern for Mrs. Stolack and stated that she believed Mrs. Stolack had a very real problem. Mrs. Shirley Fradella, 4846, Kauffman, stated that she too has felt vibrations in her home, but that she is not as concerned with them as are the Stolacks. She advised that in her home it is a bathroom window that rattles. 1 1 Council Minutes, April 7, 1970 - Page 5 Mayor Harker received a communication dated April 6, 1970, from Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Hamilton, 4905 Kauffman Avenue, stating that they had been invited by a neighbor to join in a protest to the Temple City Council regarding vibration and excessive noise in the 4900 block of Kauffman Avenue, however, that they did not wish to participate in the protest since they personally had experienced no such vibrations or abnormal noise of any kind, and that they were opposed to any such protest or complaint. Lt. Luis Acevedo, Temple City Sheriff Station, advised that under his supervision, calls from Mrs. Stolack had been answered by deputies, and that for a period of two weeks nightly checks had been made and that no vibrations were detected. He stated that on one occasion, a vibration attributed to the heating unit was observed, and that upon unplugging the unit, the vibrations ceased. He advised that there was no criminal aspect to the case. Assistant City Manager Recupero presented a report outlining the numerous times assistance had been provided to Mrs. Stolack by staff members, Sheriff's Department Personnel, Engineering Department and utility companies, since October 1969, in an attempt to solve her problem. He advised that certain instruments could be utilized by professional persons to pro- vide vibration readings, at a cost of $18,50 per hour, with a minimum of 4 hours. Mrs. Stolack was reluctant to consent to absorbing the costs that may be involved, however Mayor Harker advised her that there may be some charges should the service be utilized. She was advised to see if the vibrations would stop by turning on the faucets the next time she should feel the vibrations. 22, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT- 1970 -71: Assistant City Manager Recupero advised that since 1966 the City has entered into an agreement wherein the City provides grounds maintenance services for County grounds adjacent to the City Hall and Library. He advised that the fee established for 1970 -71 was $696, an increase of $36 over the prior year, and that the proposed agreement had been approved by the City Attorney. Councilman Beckley moved to approve the agreement as submitted, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. B. PAINTING LIVE OAK PARK BUILDING AND APPROVAL FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS: City Manager Koski advised that in securing in- formal bids for budget purposes on painting the main building at Live Oak Park, it was found that because of a present slump in the painting industry that it would be economically advantageous to authorize the work to be completed immediately. He explained that the project would involve an expenditure of $1,989, for which the major portion was available in account No, 8123 - Parks, however that it would be necessary to transfer an amount of $400 from Account No. 1823 - General Government Buildings to do the work. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the transfer of funds in the amount of $400 from Account 1823 to Account 8123, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,989 for painting the Live Oak Park Building as outlined by the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried. 1 1 Council. Minutes, April 7, 1970 - Page 6 C. YOUTH COMMISSION ACTIVITIES: Assistant City Manager Recupero presented final draft of Youth Commission Question- naire which was to be distributed to the youth of the community through the schools in the near future. Council- man Merritt inquired of Arnold Gaffrey, Youth Commission Chairman, present in the audience, how the distribution would be accomplished. Commissioner Gaffrey advised that it now appeared that they would be distributed approximately April 14, and that distribution at the high school would be through the English classes which would reach approximately 95% of the students, and that the remainder would be reached in some other manner. He advised that distribution to Oak Avenue Junior High and the parochial schools was yet to be arranged. D. JUSTIFICATION OF PURCHASE - Tire Chains: City Manager Koski presented a report as to the use of tire chains which had been included on the warrant resolution of the previous council meeting, He advised that the chains were purchased by the Recreation Department to be used on the van in the interest of safety on snow trips, approximately 3 times yearly. E. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT COSTS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: City Manager Koski reported he attended the meeting of the County Board of Supervisors this morning and the Board of Supervisors, acting on the recommendation of the Chief Administrative Officer of the County, had increased the rate from $139,000 to $230,000 per 24 -hour unit for Sheriff's services, to be effective July 1, 1970. He advised that the differential between $139,000 (re- adjusted by recent increase of 11% to $154,000) to $230,000 will be placed in impound, pending results of study through a Federal Grant, the results of which study would be available in March 1971. At that time, when a final price would be determined, if the cost is less than $230,000 there would be a rebate, and if more then the new rate from July 1, 1971 would reflect that increase. He advised that there would be further staff investigation and meetings with the Sheriff's Department to reevaluate our present level of service. F. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS - November Meeting: City Manager Koski advised that the City of Temple City had been asked to host the November meeting of the Southern California Planning Congress, which involves no cost to the City but that we would be required to take care of the arrangements. It was considered that participation by the City is desirable and it was concurred in by the Council that the City host the November meeting as discussed. 23. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn to a Study Session at 8:53 p.m., seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue ATTEST: MAYOR,