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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-05-05_Regular 1970COUNCIL _MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY MAY 5, 1970 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Roberto C. Perez, Seventh Day Adventist Church (Spanish), 5116 Rosemead Boulevard. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Recreation Director Kobett, and Ray E. Lewis of Krelle & Lewis, Inc. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of April 21, 1970, as printed, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1006: Appointment of City Selection Committee Southern California Rapid Transit District. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 70 -1006 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE,, advising that this was a requisite resolution to confirm the appointment of Kenneth C. Briggs to this Committee made at the previous Council meeting. It was moved by Council man Harker, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1006. 7. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1007: Appointment of Alternative Representative to County Sanitation District No. 15. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 70 -1007 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15, advising that this was a requisite resolution to con- firm the appointment of William A. Harker as an alternate director for County Sanitation District No. 15. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt, seconded .by.. Councilman _. Gilbertson, and unanimously carried. At this time Mayor Merritt presented a plaque to Councilman Harker in appreciation of service rendered to the City as Mayor for the year 1969 -70. The plaque was signed by all of the members of the Council. Mayor Merritt also presented, in behalf of the Council, a plaque to Paul W. Beckley, in appreciation of service rendered to the City as Councilman, 1966 -70. NEW BUSINESS: 8. SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM - 1970: Authorization to hire personnel. Recreation Director Kobett outlined the proposed summer recreation program for 1970, advising that anticipated costs of the program would not exceed the previous year, and requested approval of the program and authorization to proceed with the hiring of personnel. Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the request and to grant authorization for hiring personnel as outlined, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 1 III 14. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 70 -1011, Demand Nos. 2040 through 2147 in the amount of $74,423.25. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1011 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $74,423.25, DEMAND NOS. 2040 THROUGH 2147. 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 Council Minutes, May 5, 1970 - Page 2 9. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1008: Adopting a Rule of Parliamentary Procedure. City Attorney Martin advised that because a new member was now serving on the Council, it was necessary to re -adopt a rule of parliamentary procedure and presented Resolution No. 70 -1008 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A RULE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 70- 1008. 10. OLIVE STREET, ARDEN DRIVE TO EL MONTE AVENUE: Acceptance of Work. City Manager Koski presented the recommendation for the Director of Public Works, advising that it was recommended to accept the work completed, to approve and authorize additional work, authorize the filing of notice of completion, and retention of 10% for a 35 -day lien period. Councilman Harker so moved, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 11. LIVE OAK PARK EXPANSION: Approval of Plans and Specifications - Landscaping and Irrigation. City Manager Koski called on Ray Lewis, Engineer, to outline plans and specifications provided by the firm of Krelle and Lewis, Inc., who presented them in detail. He advised that possible future developments and expansion were considered in the proposal, and explained the need for and placement of booster pump plant. Est- imated cost of the project was $35,250, to include irrigation, landscaping, booster pump plant and electrical, some street improve- ments including an 8' sidewalk, temporary header boards and 90 -day maintenance period. He presented a schedule for proceeding, if approved, noting that it would require a special meeting of the Council to approve the contract on May 28, 1970, if work is scheduled to start by June 8, 1970. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve plans and specifications as presented, and to authorize the advertising for and receiving of bids, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen -None 12. SET PUBLIC HEARING - ASSESSMENTS: Chapter 27 Assessment Hearing - Curb, Gutter and Driveway Approach - HALLOWELL, west side, Daines Drive to Live Oak Councilman Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing for assessments, Hallowell, west side, Daines Drive to Live Oak, for Tuesday, May 19, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 13. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL: RESOLUTIONS No. 70 -1009 and 70 -1010 City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1009 and Resolution No. 70 -1010, both entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, May 5, 1970.- Page 3 15. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Registrar of Voters to use the City Hall as a check -in center for the June 2, 1970, primary election, noting that it would be a Council meeting night, and that if approved, the Council may wish to refrain from scheduling agenda items involving public hearings on that evening. Mayor Merritt moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Harker noted that the Traffic Commission agenda for May 6 included an item on channelization of Encinita Avenue at Broadway. In Council discussion on the matter, it was con- curred that it be recommended to the Traffic Commission that the pad be removed and to go to a loop detection system. B. Councilman Harker inquired re. the status of the parking study that had been referred to Krelle and Lewis. He was advised that work had started and a preliminary report would be available for a joint study meeting with the Parking Commission on May 18, 1970. C. Councilman Gilbertson noted that the S.P.R.R. tracks at Lower Azusa were again in poor condition and that many efforts on the part of the Director of Public Works to request improvement at this crossing had been in vain. City Manager Koski was in- structed to prepare a request to the S.P.R.R. to improve the intersection, and City Attorney Martin to proceed with drawing an ordinance to regulate operation of trains within Temple City if compliance with adequate improvements is not immediately undertaken. D. Councilman Briggs suggested that the patio at Live Oak Park be enclosed to provide more adequately for Senior Citizen groups and other meetings. The Council discussed the need for expansion to the present community building at the park, following which the matter was referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for study of additional meeting space which would accommodate a variety of community activities, which is presently inadequate to accommodate the Senior Citizens who are now meeting on a weekly basis. Staff was requested to explore alternate meeting facilities which may be available elsewhere in the community, e., church auditoriums, etc. E. City Manager Koski presented a staff report relative to oper- ations at Jack -in- the -Box restaurant, 9202 Las Tunas Drive, advising that the inadequate chains had not been replaced and that adult supervision was not being provided. A report from the Sheriff's Department dated May 5, 1970, covering period of time from April 4 to May 4, 1970, was also presented. Councilman Harker moved to set for Public Hearing on May 19, 1970, at 7:30 p.m., as a possible public nuisance, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. F. City Manager Koski presented a request for authorization of City Treasurer and City Auditor to conduct sales tax audit in Sacramento, June 17 -19, 1970, with attendant expenses and travel paid. Councilman Harker moved to approve, seconded by Council- man Tyrell and unanimously carried. G. City Manager Koski presented a Resolution passed by the LaVerne City Council, together with a letter urging similar adoption by the City of Temple City, urging a universal emergency telephone number of "911." He advised that similar resolutions had been received Council Minutes, May 5, 1970 - Page 4 from other entities, however that it did not appear to be a practical arrangement for this area. City Attorney Martin advised that the telephone company also considered the utilization of the system impractical at the moment. The matter was received and filed. H. City Attorney Martin advised that litigation of two properties for the expansion of Live Oak Park had been in process for some- time, and that by previous Council action necessary legal pro- ceedings could be set in order to complete the acquisition. Property located at 5568 Glickman, owned by Noel and Rita Baldwin, had been appraised at $9,500 and subsequent offers to $12,500 had been unacceptable. Councilman Tyrell moved to condemn the described property, for the expansion of Live Oak Park, and to instruct the City Attorney to proceed with the necessary litigation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Gilbertson City Attorney Martin advised that the property located at 5563 Gracewood was in joint ownership of Hans and Julia Kleinfeldt, . and that the second party could not be located to complete the acquisition. Councilman Tyrell moved to proceed with the condemnation of the described property, for the expansion of Live Oak Park, through process of quit -claim on the first party, with publication and suspension of funds for the second party, or other legal procedure, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Gilbertson 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Briggs moved to adjourn to a personnel session and a study session at 9:10 p.m., seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. MAYOR ATTEST: