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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.
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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
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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
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