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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-06-16_Regular 1970COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF TEMPLE CITY June 16, 1970 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Merritt at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Dean Grelling, Pastor, Temple City Southern Baptist Church, 5221 El Monte Ave., Temple City. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen- Harker ALSO PRESENT: City. Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, Planning Director Dragicevich, Recreation Director Kobett, Traffic Engineer Envall Councilman Briggs moved to excuse the absence of Councilman Harker because of vacation, seconded. by Councilman Tyrell and carried. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 1970, as submitted, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Mayor Merritt appointed Keith Corzine, 10628 E. Bogue, Temple City to fill the unexpired term of Louis Gilbertson on the Traffic Commission, which was ratified by the Council. City Manager Koski administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Corzine who is the manager of the Temple City Branch of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Mayor Merritt announced the reappointment of Commissioners Jack Armstrong and Al Millham for two year terms to the Parking Commission, to June 18, 1972, which appointments were ratified by the Council. Commendation to Sgt. Joe Race was extended by Mayor Merritt in behalf of the Council in recognition of the Citizen and the Law. Program which he had conducted at Oak Avenue School during the past year, Sgt. Race was presented with a plaque signed by all members of the Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE No. 70 -308: 2nd reading: Re. Revision to Concurrent Improvement Ordinance City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -308 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REPEALING SECTIONS 3926, 3927, and 3928 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING NEW SECTIONS 8106, 8107, 8108 AND 8109 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONCURRENT DEDICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS, for second reading by title only, advising that the ordinance has received minor changes from first reading which were clerical, and that the ordinance had been cleared by staff. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Council Minutes, June 16, 1970 - Page 2 7. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1017: Re. Standard Street Dimensions (Supplemental to Concurrent Improvement Ordinance) City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 70 -1017 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING STANDARD STREET DIMENSIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STREETS IN THE CITY, Which completes the requirement of Ordinance No. 70 -308 in regard to adoption of Standard Street Dimensions. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. APPEAL BY APPLICANT: Jay E. McGill, et. ux, 10644 E. Key West - Zone Variance for rear yard setback (ZV Case No. 70 -314) City Manager Koski advised that an appeal had been received by the applicant relative to Zone Variance Case No. 70 -314 which had been denied by the Planning Commission by a 3 to 2 vote following public hearing by adoption of Resolution No. 70 -328 PC. He advised that the minutes of the Planning Commission and the Resolution had previously been provided to the Council for study, and that it was now before the Council to review the record to either uphold or reverse the decision, or to set public hearing on the matter. Councilman Tyrell stated that he concurred with the statements of Planning Commissioners Atkins and Garvin in that the corner location of the property was unique, that the property is a corner lot with substantial setback on both sides and that this development would permit a development of 45% coverage of the lot, but that there is a lot of open space around. He stated that he did not feel it was inconsistent with surrounding development. He advised that if denied, the applicant would not be able to use the lot as his neighbors by virtue of setbacks on the street, and second, that the neighbors have been able to develop their structures to the lot lines; and that to approve would not result in any substantial misapplication of the use of the property. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant the appeal and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution granting the appeal, which was seconded by Councilman Briggs. In discussing the motion Councilmen Briggs and Gilbertson and Mayor Merritt concurred with statements of Councilman Tyrell. Mayor Merritt called for a roll call vote which carried, as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Harker 9. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: A. Law Enforcement Services - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. (1 Year) On recommendation of City Manager Koski, Council deferred action relative to entering into Law Enforcement Services Agreement, pending further study. B. Community Recreation Program with Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation at Emperor School (1 year) It was moved by Councilman Briggs to approve the renewal of contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation to conduct recreation program at Emperor School, part of the Temple City Unified School District, located within the unincorporated area of the County, in the amount of $2,418. Council Minutes, June 16, 1970 - Page 3 C. Chamber of Commerce (1 Year) City Manager Koski recommended to the Council the renewal of the current agreement, subject to the preparation of a program of work to be developed by representatives from the City and Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Tyrell opposed entering into the contract for a full year or to allow changes subsequent to entering into the agreement, and recommended a cancellation clause of six months if the program of work is not satisfactory to the Council. Councilmen Briggs and Gilbertson considered that a positive approach was necessary to accomplish goals and that restriction to less than one year may create unnecessary problems. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the renewal of the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for one year and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign in behalf of the City, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Merritt Councilman - Tyrell Councilman- Harker D. Patti Bates (Public Relations Services) (1 year) Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the renewal of agreement with'Patti Bates for public relations services for one year, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign in behalf.of the City, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. E. Community Disposal Company for Street Sweeping (3 years) City. Manager Koski advised that the renewal of this agreement included a request from the Community Disposal Company for an increase of 10% cost to the City, however that this was the first increase requested during the six years -the agreement had been.in effect, and that the services provided were exceptional. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the renewal of the agreement with the Community Disposal Company, granting the 10% increase, for a three -year period, and to authorize the Mayor and City. Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Council expressed appreciation to the management of the Community Disposal Company for the fine service they have maintained for the city. 10. TRAFFIC_ICOMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of June 3,. 1970 A. Daleview Avenue at Freer Street - Additional Regulations Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended placement of 1) boulevard stop sign on Daleview Avenue at the south approach to Freer Street, and 2) yellow school crosswalk on Daleview Avenue at the south line of Freer Street which had been deferred pending completion of street improvements by the school district, and which were recommended to provide for the safety of school child pedestrians. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell to approve, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Council Minutes, June 16, 1970 - Page 4 B. Traffic Signal Operation, Las Tunas Drive - Reevaluation of present evening hours now on flashing operation. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that because of complaints regarding pedestrian crossing of Las Tunas and access from the side streets during the evening hours, the Traffic Commission recommended extending full operation of the Traffic Signals on Las Tunas Drive from 7 p.m. to 10 p, m. , which are not presently so timed. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Mayor Merritt to approve as recommended, however the motion died for lack of a second. Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried, to extend the hours of full operation to 10 p.m. on Friday evenings only, at the intersections of Primrose and Camellia in addition to those already so operating. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1018: Transferring Custodian of Petty Cash Fund Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1018 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TRANSFERRING CUSTODIAN OR PETTY CASH FUND, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1019: Employment of Temporary Personnel Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1019 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. 13. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1020: Warrants & Demands - Demand Nos. 2324 through 2412 in the amount of $35,242.67 Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1020 entitled, A RESOLUTION. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $35,242.67 DEMAND NOS. 2324 THRU 2412, seconded by Councilman Briggs and Carried. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a communication from Harold E. McKeen, 9610 Val Street, Temple City requesting a variance to modify the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 69 -293 for permission to change the setback requirements for an aviary at his residence, and additional requesting a waiver of the variance fee. Council discussed the request and whereupon the City Attorney advised they had no option to vary from the Ordinance.,The matter was received and filed and referred to staff for further action. 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN. THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: John Gates, Manager, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation to the Council for renewing the agreement and spoke relative to the activities projected for the months ahead. 1 1 1 Council Minutes, June 16, 1970 - Page 5 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. City Manager Koski advised that the City Council had previously approved off - street parking studies for Parking District No. 3, and that a bill had now been received for Phase I of the Study from Krelle & Lewis, Engineers in the amount of $646 for which it was necessary to appropriate funds. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize payment of the costs for Phase I, off- street parking studies, Parking District No. 3, to Krelle & Lewis, Engineers, in the amount of $646, to appropriate the additional funds in the amount of $646 from the General Fund and to amend the adopted budget accordingly. B. Councilman Briggs suggested that the traffic signals on Temple City Boulevard be placed on flashing signal operation at an earlier hour than 10 p.m. The matter was referred to staff for study and report at the next meeting. 17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Briggs moved to adjourn to Monday, June 22, 1970, at 7:00 p.m. in the North Meeting Room of the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ATTEST: //, MAYOR'