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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APRIL 21, 1970
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
United Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West, Temple City.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Harker.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: _ Councilmen-Beckley, _3riggs, Merritt, Tyrell, ._Harker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Recupero, Planning Director Dragicevich, Public Works
Director Pizzorno, Recreation Director Kobett.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt noted that on page 4, Item 20, he had been given
credit for a statement made by Councilman Beckley, wherein Mr.
Partlow was reminded that there were residents in close proximity
to the operation of the Camellia Family Billiards, and moved the
approval of the minutes with this correction. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Beckley and carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Beckley, Merritt, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Briggs, Tyrell
Mayor Harker announced the following proclamations had been made this
week:
National Secretaries Week: April 19-25, 1970
Youth Employment Services Week: May 4 -10, 1970
Prior to proceeding with the business items, the resignation of Louis
T. Gilbertson from the Traffic Commission, effective April 21, 1970,
was received by Mayor Harker and accepted in behalf of the Council.
CANVASS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
City Clerk Koski presented Certificate of Canvass of the Municipal
Election held Ap r i 1 14:, 1970.. (Ex,h:i b.i t "A " :) which' Showed the
incumbents Briggs and Merritt as re- elected for two of the seats,
and Louis T. Gilbertson, Business Consultant, as elected for the
third seat. He read the title to Resolution No. 70 -1002, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
HELD IN SAID CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ON THE 14th DAY OF APRIL, 1970,
DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE
PRESCRIBED BY LAW. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution
No. 70 -1002, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried
unanimously.
SEATING OF THE COUNCIL:
City Clerk Koski presented Certificates of Election to Kenneth C.
3riggs, Louis W. Merritt and Louis T. Gilbertson.
Mayor Harker administered the Oath of Office to the newly - elected
Councilmen.
Mayor Harker and the other Councilmen expressed their sincere
appreciation to Paul Beckley for his services to the Council over
the past four years, as both Councilman and Mayor.
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CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS
-XH I B I T "A"
I, Karl L. Koski, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, County of Los
Angeles, State of California, duly authorized by Resolution No. 70-999,
adopted by the City Council of said City on the 7th day of April, 1970,'
do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the regular
general municipal election held in said city on the 14th day of April,
1970, and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the
number of votes given in the City to persons voted for, the respective
offices for which said persons were candidates were as follows:
Dated: April 15, 1970
/ti Pe. /t5,24.
City Clerk -of the City of Temple City
CITY COUNCIL
LOU I.S.. T......
Ro G I LBERTSON
TOTAL VOTES
PRECINCT
City Clerk's Certificate of Canvass
Exhibit "A" - Page 2
PCT. JPAUL
NO.
FOR" MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
,TOTAL VOTES
CAST AT
PRECINCT
232
W.
BECKLEY
'KENNETH C.
BRIGGS
LOUIS W:
MERRITT
GORDON E.
BURTON,JR,
45
LOUIS T.
GILBERTSON
49
24
45
56
37
25
41
42
46
26
31
186
26
40
48
43
32
32
195
27
45
61
59
35
73
273
28
37
46
49
26
63
221
�9
30
35
42
24
38
169
30
35
46
61
38
51
231
31
61
. 74
69
44
77
325
- 32
52
69
60
41
43
265
33
a
43
39
35
21
36
174
34
41
63
45
28
50
227
35
38
46
42
19
40
185
36
20
20
28
.16
19
103
Absent
Voters
9
9
6
$
9
41
TOTAL
j608
t869
1852
.990
1625
7944
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 2
Councilmen Gilbertson, Briggs and Merritt expressed their
appreciation in being elected to serve as Councilmen for the
coming four years, and their willingness to serve the community
in this manner.
REORGANIZATION:
At this time the City Clerk assumed the Chair and opened nomin-
ations for the office of Mayor for the coming year. Councilman
Harker nominated Councilman Merritt for the office of Mayor.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the nominations and to cast
a unanimous ballot for Councilman Merritt as Mayor, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
The appreciation of the Council was extended to Councilman Harker
for the fine job he had done as Mayor the past year.
Mayor Merritt took the chair, opening the nominations for the
office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Briggs moved that Louis T. Gilbertson be elected as
Mayor Pro Tem, and that a unanimous ballot be cast in his behalf.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously
carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Merritt then made the following committee appointments
which were so ordered:
Sanitation District L. Merritt, Mayor
W. Harker, Alternate
League of Calif. Cities L. Merritt
L. Gilbertson, Alternate
Calif. Contract Cities J. Tyrell
W. Harker, Alternate
Los Angeles County
Library Board
So. California Rapid
Transit District and
Selection Committee
K. Briggs
K. Briggs
San Gabriel Valley
Water District L. Merritt
So. California Assoc.
of Governments
(Airport Committee)
Freeway Study Committee
Coordinating Council
Finance Committee
Civil Defense
Sister City
W. Harker
L. Merritt
K. Briggs
L. Gilbertson
L. Gilbertson
J. Tyrell
L. Gilbertson
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: Re. Appeal from Planning Commission Decision,
Conditional Use Permit No. 69 -307, ne corner of Golden West and
Las Tunas Blvd (Jim Dandy Drive -in Restaurant).
Planning Director Dragicevich presented background information,
advising that the matter had been before the Planning Commission
at a Public Hearing on January 13, 1970, at which time the Commission
requested changes in parking arrangement, placement on the lot, etc.;
and that the matter was again before the Planning Commission at a
continued Public Hearing on March 10, 1970, at which time it was denied
by a 3 to 2 vote of the Commission and confirmed by Resolution No.
70- 373PC. An appeal from the Planning Commission decision was filed
within the required period of time and Public Hearing set before the
City Council for 7:30 p.m. on April 21, 1970, due notice being given.
Planning Director Dragicevich presented Exhibit "A" showing existing
and proposed development; Exhibits "B ", "B -1" and "Revised B -1 ",
which were renderings; Exhibit "C ", the floor plan; and Exhibit "D"
showing elevation. He advised that the rendering, as revised, did
not substantially deviate from that previously presented as "B -1 ",
however it was more acceptable from staff viewpoint as it more
adequately conformed to the floor plan.
Planning Director Dragicevich also presented factual data and staff
proposals as previously presented to the Planning Commission. He
advised that the basic issue was that drive -in businesses, if located
in a commercial zone, require a Conditional Use Permit. In addition
to Planning Commission testimony, the Planning Director advised that
by Resolution, the Temple City Chamber of Commerce Development Council
had endorsed and supported the request of Jim Dandy Foods, Inc. to
build and operate a drive -in restaurant at the subject location, and
that a letter had been received from Julie Stapleton, 6233 N. Golden
West, opposing the issuance of a permit.
City Attorney Martin advised the Council that the alternatives before
thern were the matter of making a decision tonight, or determining that
certain facts were not made available to the Planning Commission and
referring back to the Planning Commission for further processing on
these points. He advised the members of the audience that all
matters and records of the Planning Commission were available to the
City Council and had been read by them; that all testimony previously
given could be given again, but need not be as the Council was
already informed.
A motion to proceed with the matter by Councilman Harker was withdrawn
by the mover because of lack of a second, and the observations of the
other Councilmen. Councilman Gilbertson noted that the applicant
had stated in the appeal that "These additional facts, which unfortun-
ately were not presented to the Planning Commission..." indicated that
additional facts were now available. Councilmen Tyrell and Briggs
stated that it was not fair to the Planning Commission to receive
incomplete data for hearings before them; that the full effort is
not put into the request until they have to bring it before the
Council.
Councilman Tyrell moved that the matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission, without prejudice so far as the fee is con-
cerned, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
City Attorney Martin advised that the matter would be returned to
the Planning Commission and all persons notified of the new hearing
that would be set.
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Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 4
7. PUBLIC HEARING: Re. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS - Curb,
Gutter and Driveway Approach (Purs. to Ch. 27, St. & Hwy. Code)
KAUFFMAN AVENUE, WEST SIDE, GARIBALDI TO LONGDEN.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that petitions had been
received for 73% of the property owners on the west side of
Kauffman Avenue, Garibaldi to Longden, for curb, gutter and drive-
way approach, and presented estimated costs for the project.
Mayor Merritt invited those present who wished to speak for or
against the matter to come forward.
Mrs. P. M. Cooper, 6161 Kauffman, inquired as to the necessity
to include gutters. She was advised that all projects now
include them, and it is a protection to the other portion of the
project.
W. B. Carrier, 6126 Kauffman, inquired into costs for extending
the drive approach on his own property, and the option of doing
the work himself. He was advised as to approximate costs, and
that he did have the option of completing his portion of the
project.
William E. Raine, 6120 Kauffman, inquired as to how the stakes
are set up if he does the job himself. He was advised that
when the permit is taken out, that this service is provided
by the City.
No one else came forward to speak on the matter.
Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Harker.
Councilman Harker moved to approve the project and to instruct
the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be done,
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Re. PETITION FOR IMPROVEMENTS - Curb, Gutter
and Driveway Approach (Purs. to Chp. 27, St. & Hwy. Code)
KAUFFMAN AVENUE, EAST SIDE, GARIBALDI TO LONGDEN.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that petitions had been
received from 74% of the property owners on the east side of
Kauffman Avenue, Garibaldi to 10.00 feet north, for curb, gutter
and driveway approach, and presented estimated costs for the
project.
Mayor Merritt invited those present who wished to speak for or
against the matter to come forward. No one came forward.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the project and to instruct
the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be done,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 5
9. PUBLIC HEARING: Re. ASSESSMENTS - Curb, Gutter and Driveway
Approach (Purs. to Ch. 27, St. & Hwy. Code)
HALIFAX AVENUE, EAST SIDE, FREER TO OLIVE.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that the work on
HALIFAX, east side, Freer to Olive, was now complete, and that
six properties remained with outstanding assessments.
Mayor Merritt invited those who wished to speak either for or
against the matter-to come forward. No one came forward.
Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by
Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
Councilman Briggs moved to confirm and levy the assessments as
reported by the Superintendent of Streets for work performed,
seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of
March 18, 1970.
Recreation Director Kobett advised that the Parks and Recreation
Commission requested permission to join the newly- formed California
Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members.
He advised that the organization is associated with the California
Park and Recreation Society and would be a vital source in helping
Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members to better
serve committees. Costs per agency was $50 per year, or $15 per
person. Reimbursement for expenses for Commissioner Greenberg,
who had been elected Treasurer of the Association, was also
requested.
Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the
following:
1) Commission membership in the organization.
2) Attendance at conferences authorized in accordance with
Council policy of budgeting two conferences each year,
wherein Commissioners have the opportunity to determine
which conferences would be of most value, League, Contract
Cities, or C.P.R.S.
3) Meeting expense authorized to enable Commissioner Greenberg
to carry out his responsibilities as Treasurer, and for
attendance of other Commissioners at meetings where no
subsistence is involved.
Councilman Gilbertson seconded the motion which carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
11. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Meeting of April 16, 1970
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented a recommendation
from the Parking Commission to initiate an Engineering
Planning Study to evaluate the need for additional off -
street parking facilities in Vehicle Parking District No. 3,
as proposed by Krelle & Lewis, Inc. under date of April 16, 1970.
He advised that the Commission considered the evaluation of
present and future parking needs in the Central Business District,
and in particular Parking District No. 3, before making
recommendations regarding a request by Stoppels of California
for additional parking in conjunction with proposed development
project at 9615-27 Las Tunas Drive.
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 6
The proposal submitted by Krelle and Lewis, Inc., for Phase I
of the study was discussed at length, following which it was
moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
to approve the recommendation of the Parking Commission to initiate
a Planning Study by the firm of Krelle & Lewis, Inc., to evaluate
the off - street parking facilities in Vehicle Parking District No. 3,
as outlined in Phase I of the proposal, with the following
exceptions:
1) Limits under Item A to be delineated as: Temple City
Boulevard to Camellia, and Las Tunas Drive to Woodruff.
2) Item B to be deleted.
3) With the above limiting of the scope of the project,
costs should be proportionately reduced, and staff
directed to renegotiate the costs for Phase I.
A roll call vote on the motion carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell
ABSTAINING: Councilmen -None
12. REQUEST FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - 6254 ENCINITA (southeast
corner, Longden and Encinita).
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented a request from
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leja, 6254 Encinita, for encroachment permit
for property owned by the City at the southeast corner of Longden
and Encinita, and advised that the City was not in a position to
maintain the area, other than weed abatement, and that the property
owner would maintain the area upon the granting of the permit.
City Attorney Martin advised that there was no objection to
entering into such an agreement since the City receives the
benefit of having the property maintained.
Councilman Harker moved to grant the encroachment permit,
as outlined by the Director of Public Works, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson, and unanimously carried.
13. ENCINITA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT: Southern Pacific Railroad to
Broadway - Approve Plans and Specifications.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that this improvement
project consists of construction of curbs, gutters, pavement
and drainage facilities, together with sidewalk construction, as
outlined in memorandum dated April 17, 1970. Councilman Tyrell
moved to approve the plans and specifications, and to authorize
advertising for and receiving bids on the project, to include
the construction of sidewalk. The motion was seconded by
Councilman 3riggs and unanimously carried.
14. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1003: ;1970 Edition of Uniform Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised that the 1970 Edition
of Uniform Standard Specifications for Public. Works Construction.
reflected changes accrued and studied during the preceding months
by a joint cooperative committee composed of members of the
Southern California Chapters of the American Public Works
Association and the Associated General Contractors of America,
and includes current requirement for materials and construction
in public works. He advised that previous editions had been
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 7
adopted by the Council by resolution, and presented
Resolution No. 70 -1003 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE 1970 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1003,
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
15. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1004. Transfer of Petty Cash Fund.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No.70 -1004, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TRANSFERRING CUSTODIAN OF PETTY CASH FUND. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
16. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1005: :WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 1835
through 2039, in the amount of $78,284.86.
Councilman 3riggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1005 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $78,284.86, DEMAND
NOS. 1835 THROUGH 2039. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen -None
17. COMMUNICATIONS: None
18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Koski requested authorization for drawing
warrants for delegates attending California Contract Cities
Conference to be held in Palm Springs, May 7 - 10, 1970.
Councilman Harker moved to approve, seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried.
B. City Manager Koski presented a report recommending that
medical examinations for Emergency Reserves be conducted by
Temple City Medical Center. It was so moved by Councilman
Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously
carried.
C. On motion of Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried, a report on the staff
investigation of vibrations at 4904 N. Kauffman Avenue (Stolack)
including a report from the Department of County Engineer,
was received and filed.
D. Assistant City Manager Recupero presented a status report
on Jack -in- the -Box operations, 9502 East Las Tunas Drive,
including a report from the Sheriff's department relative to
a distrubance on April 10, 1970, at 10 :17 p.m. Following
discussion by the Council on this and previous disturbances,
it was moved by Councilman Tyrell that the following measures
be taken:
1) That an adult manager (21 years or older) be on
the premises from 6 p.m. to closing.
2) That adequate chains be installed (replacing weak,
unsatisfactory chains previously installed), and
that chains be secured at the appropriate closing
time, nightly, and
Council Minutes, April 21, 1970 - Page 8
3) That a security guard be provided for Friday, Saturday
and Sunday nights.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried.
It was noted by the Council that failure to conform to the
requirements could result in public hearing being re- opened
on the matter and possible loss of license, and that the
management should be so informed.
Steve Johnson, 8919 Jaylee Drive, San Gabriel, a member of
the Youth Commission, came forward to speak, advising that
certain off - campus groups from the high school are involved
in club fights, which frequently occur on Friday and Saturday
nights, at Jack -in- the -Box, and other similar locations.
20. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a joint meeting with
the cities of Rosemead and South El Monte, to be held on
Monday, April 27, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe inn.
The motion was seconded by Councilman 3riggs and unanimously
carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
Tuesday, May 5, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue, Temple City.
ATTEST,:
C IEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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