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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.
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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:
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