HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-07-21_Regular 1970COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
JULY 21, 1970
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
City was called to order by Mayor Merritt at 7:45 p.m.
2. The invocation .was given by the Reverend Edwin Linberg, Temple
Christian Church, 9723 E. Garibaldi, Temple City.
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The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt.
4. ROLL CALL:
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PRESENT: Councilmen Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen -none
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Director
of Public Works Pizzorno, Director of Parks and
Recreation Kobett.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Harker noted that there had been a typographical
error in the minutes of July 7, 1970, which he could not recall
but which should be corrected. It was moved by Councilman Gil-
bertson, seconded by Councilman Harker that the minutes be
approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Tyrell
Councilman Tyrell advised that while he was not present at the last
meeting, he wholeheartedly endorsed the action taken by the Council
in opposing the increase in taxes by the County Board of Super-
visors and commended Councilman Gilbertson for his leadership in
presenting our opposition to the irresponsible action of the Board
of Supervisors in allowing this increase.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD: Review of Signal Timing Operation.
City Manager Koski presented background data and factual information
relative to traffic counts at intersections in question, timing
equipment, and reports from the Traffic Engineer, the Director of
Public Yorks and the Traffic Division of the Sheriff's Department.
Following discussion, it was the consensus that the traffic signal
sequence on Temple City 3oulevard remain as it presently exists,
and the report was received and filed.
7 HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS: Review of Costs and Benefits.
City Manager Koski provided a report on the proposed plans for
health insurance coverage for employees, wherein modified staff
recommendation included hospitalization coverage by Blue Cross,
and major medical with Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company, providing
more benefits with less cost both to the City and to the employees.
He advised that the major medical provided by Phoenix Mutual
included life insurance as part of the package. City Attorney
Martin advised there was no conflict in providing life insurance
to employees as part of the contract. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to approve a contract with Blue Cross for basic hospitaliz-
ation insurance, and with Phoenix Mutual Insurance Company for
major medical, to include life insurance benefits, as outlined in
memorandum to the City Council dated July 7, 1970. Mayor Merritt
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, July 21, 1970 - Page 2
NEW BUSINESS:
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of July 14, 1970.
Change of Zone from R -1 to M -1: 9352 E. Lower Azusa Road.
City Manager Koski reported relative to the Planning Commission
recommendation for change of zone from R -1 to M -1 for property
located at 9352 E. Lower Azusa Road, Leroy Miller, owner. Council-
man Tyrell moved to set for public hearing on Tuesday, August 11,
1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
KAUFFMAN AVENUE - Garibaldi to Longden: Street Improvements.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented plans and specifications
for construction of curbs, gutters and paveout on Kauffman Avenue,
Garibaldi to Longden, to be completed under Chapter 27 proceedings
of the Streets and Highways Code. Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve plans and specifications, and to authorize the advertising
for and receiving of bids, seconded by Councilman Harker and
carried.
10. ORDINANCE No. 70 -309: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code Relating to Personnel.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -309 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 2302 AND
2368 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERSONNEL,
for first reading, advising that with this ordinance certain
personnel adjustments previously approved were being placed in
the Municipal Code. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
11. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1028: Employment of Temporary Personnel.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1028 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINT-
ING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt,
seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1029: Re. Request for Allocation of County Aid -
to- Cities Funds for Maintenance of Select System Streets.
City Manager Koski advised that the County of Los Angeles has
appropriated funds for maintenance of the City's approved select
system streets in the amount of_$51,517, including prior unallocated
funds and the 1970 -71 allocation. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt
Resolution No. 70 -1029 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID -TO-
CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
13. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1030: Warrants and Demands, Demand Nos. 2549
through 2588 in the amount of $86,226.77
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1030 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $86,226.77, DEMAND NOS.
2549 THRU 2588, seconded by Councilman 3riggs and unanimously
carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Mayor Merritt reported that word had been received as to the
death of Spec. 4, Thomas D. Klass, a Temple City youth who was
killed in action in Vietnam on July 12, 1970. Councilman Tyrell
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moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1031 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EULOGIZING SP 4
THOMAS D. KLOSS, UNITED STATES ARMY, AND EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
TO HIS FAMILY, to be appropriately endorsed and forwarded to
the family of Specialist Kloss, seconded by Councilman Briggs
and unanimously carried.
B. On motion of Mayor Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs
the resignation of Walter Lookabaugh from the Parking Commission
due to the press of business, was received with regret. Mayor
Merritt expressed the hope that other persons in the City will
be willing to offer their services on this and other commissions.
C. City Manager Koski presented notification from the San Gabriel
Valley Cab Company, advising of rate increase for taxicab for
cities in the San Gabriel Valley, pursuant to the provisions
of the business license ordinance, which was received and filed.
D. City Manager Koski presented letters from Ken Nielsen,
Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Temple City Unified School
District, and from Cora Byers, School Safety Chairman,
protesting the elimination of crossing guards for 1970-71. Mrs.
Byers, 9330 Broadway, also addressed the Council relative to her
concern for the safety of children crossing the intersection at
Cloverly and Olive in particular. Councilman Gilbertson pointed
out that the decision of the Council to eliminate the crossing
guards was not an issue of budgeting, but that based on warrants
established by the National Safety Council. The matter was
discussed at length by the Council wherein it was pointed out
that the extensive sidewalk program and other safety efforts
have been undertaken in order to provide the greatest possible
safety for all children going to and from school. Mrs. Byers
was invited to participate with others in the community to under-
take a program of safety education for children prior to the
opening of school in September.
E. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Chamber of
Commerce to hold Dollar Day sales on July 31 and August 1, 1970,
with posters for same to be placed on light poles, and a
Sidewalk Sale on August 7, 1970, with permit for banner, and use
of cones and barricades to restrict parking. Councilman Tyrell
moved to approve, subject to insurance requirements and removal
of all posters, banners, cones and barricades within 24 hours
following the events.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. Estelle Meek, 5956 N. Primrose, told of harrassment to
individuals who live in the vicinity of Primrose and Woodruff,
who had appeared in a court case relative to the enforcement
of a City Ordinance. All persons who had been involved had
been subject to damage to their properties, telephone calls,
and otherharrassment.
Lieutenant Kirkpatrick of the Temple City Sheriff's Station,
discussed the reports they had received on the above complaints
and the efforts of the Sheriff's Department to apprehend the
perpetrator.
Gene Wright, a member of the audience, suggested thatMrs.
Meek have the Sheriff's Department assist her in requesting
the phone company to trace the calls coming into her home.
Council Minutes, July 21, 1970 - Page 4
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Harker reported on a letter received from
Congressman Wiggins relative to funds available under Law
Enforcement Assistance Administration, for which a reply
will be sent.
B. Councilman Gilbertson suggested that staff continue
efforts to speed up the repair of the intersection of the
Southern Pacific Railroad at Temple City Boulevard by the
SPRR, since materials had been delivered to the site two
weeks ago, but no progress had been made.
C. City Attorney Martin presented a proposed easement
indenture from the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for
slope easement at Crossing No. B -492.6 at Encinita Avenue
which would provide permanent easement to the City of Temple
City in connection with improvements of Encinita Avenue at
this crossing. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by
Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
D. City Manager Koski advised as to the resignation that had
been received from Assistant City Manager Recupero, to be
effective July 31, 1970. Mr. Recupero's last day on the job
would be Friday, July 24, following which he would be on
vacation, prior to starting a new position as City Administrator
with the City of Stanton, beginning August 1.
E. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Director
of Parks and Recreation to attend a Parks and Recreation
Administration Institute at Asilomar, November 8 -13, 1970,
tuition for which was $180, covering enrollment, text, meals,
lodging and one copy of proceedings. A deposit in the amount
of $25 was required with the application. Councilman Briggs
moved to approve as requested, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
F. City Manager Koski presented a request from the City
Treasurer to attend meeting of National City Treasurers' in
San Francisco, August 17 -20, with attendant expenses paid.
Councilman Harker moved to approve, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Council solicited the
assistance of the City Treasurer to review legislative matters
in Sacramento in connection with this trip, if it was expedient
for him to do so.
G. City Manager Koski presented a resolution from the City of
Covina opposing county -wide consolidation of Parks and
Recreation facilities, together with a report prepared by
the Director of Parks and Recreation relative to such consol-
idation. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No.
70 -1032 entitled a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY OPPOSING COUNTY -WIDE CONSOLIDATION OF PARKS
AND .RECREATION FACILITIES, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
H. City Manager Koski requested authorization to prepare a
warrant to the City Attorney's Trust Account for the purchase of
certain properties for the expansion of Live Oak Park, the
amount to be determined following negotiations with Mr. Noel
Baldwin at a Study Session following this meeting. Councilman
Tyrell moved authorization for the preparation of a warrant to
the City Attorney's Trust Account, seconded by Councilman Harker
and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, July 21, 1970 - Page 5
I. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the chart for staff
reorganization as presented in memorandum to the City Council
dated July 21, 1970, with the addition of another Administrative
Assistant, to be included as needed in the staff structure.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Merritt and carried unanimously
17. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Harker moved to adjourn to a study session, seconded
by Councilman 3riggs and unanimously carried. The regular meeting
adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
ADJOURNED MEETING OF COUNCIL, July 21, 1970
Following the Study Session with Mr. Noel 3aldwin relative to
the acquisition of his property at 5568 Glickman, to be made a
part of Live Oak Park, the Council reconvened at 9:54 p.m. to
propose an offer for purchase of his property.
The City Attorney advised the City Council of the current status
of the litigation on the property and presented cost factors
contained in the appraisal report of July 6, 1970, from Howard S.
Martin and Associates, which stated their opinion of a fair market
price.
It was moved by Councilman Gilbertson and seconded that the City
offer $12,500 for the subject property, the offer to be accepted
within one hour. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen - 3riggs
Within the prescribed period of time, Mr. 3aldwin, in the
presence of the City Council, accepted the offer of $12,500,
and presented a document indicating his release from the services
of his attorney, whereby he could legally accept the offer.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried to approve the preparation of a warrant
to the City Attorney's Trust Account, in the amount of $28,500,
to cover the purchase of the Kleinfeldt property at 5563 Gracewood,
previously negotiated, in the amount of $16,000, and the Baldwin
property at 5568 Glickman in the amount of $12,500.
The Council readjourned to a Study Session at 9:58 p.m.
Following the Study Session, the Council reconvened to adjourn
to their next regular meeting to be held Tuesday, August 11, 1970,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, it having
been determined by the Council that due to vacation schedules
they would meet only once in August, the meeting of-August 11.
ATTEST:
MAYOR