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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-09-01_Regular 1970CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 1, 1970 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Merritt called the - regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:38 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Kenneth E. Grant, Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9642 E. Live Oak Avenue, Temple City. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich, Director of Public Works P1zzorno While Councilman Tyrell was absent at the calling of the roll, he had advised he would be late, and entered the meeting during the approval of the minutes, prior to the first order of business. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of August 11, 1970, as printed, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Modification of Zone Variance Granted by Resolution No. 69 -929 (ZV Case No. 69 -283) City Manager Koski advised that the request for modification of zone variance previously granted by the Council, was to allow four signs relating to identification of the Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital. Planning Director Dragicevich presented background information and advised that at the time of granting the variance the City had not adopted the comprehensive sign ordinance now in existence. He described the size of the proposed signs, with two smaller ones approximately 4' x 15" and one larger one, 3' x 12', to be located on Daines Drive, and one larger one,3' x 12', to be located facing Gracewood, approximately 580' northerly of Daines Drive. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak in favor to come forward. Merle Collins, applicant, 5522 Gracewood, stated that since a wide driveway had been put in from Daines, the major traffic comes in from the rear of the institution to the new parking lot, and that signs would aid in lighting the driveway and assist in directing visitors to the main entrance of the institution which is on Gracewood, as well as defining the ambulance entrance. No one else came forward to speak either for or against the matter. Councilman Briggs moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 1, 1970 - Page 2 Councilman Harker inquired if the request for variance was then of a double nature, first to put a sign in an area not normally allowed, and second, that the signs do not conform to standard. He was advised that this was the case. Councilmen Gilbertson and Briggs expressed concern as to the placing of large illuminated signs in this residential area. It was noted that the illumination would be opaque and of the same type used in identifying other hospitals and some churches in the area. Mayor Merritt inquired as to the possible need for red curb markings at the entrance of the hospital complex in order to provide better site clearance, which was referred to staff for investigation. Councilman Tyrell stated that the request for modification of zone variance was consistent with the development, and moved to grant the request and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Harker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen - 3riggs, Gilbertson 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Vacation of Alley, north of Las Tunas, Cloverly to Oak. City Manager Koski advised that efforts are currently under way for construction of a restaurant at the northeast corner of Las Tunas Drive and Oak, and that the applicant and other property owners adjacent to the alley have requested the alley vacated in order to allow total development of the block. He advised that the City would retain an easement for maintenance of sewer line, and that easements would be reserved by the utilities; that the City does not own the property in fee, but has an easement for vehicle ingress and 'egress. He advised that the vacation of the alley will allow better utilization of the parcel on which the restaurant is currently being constructed, because it is now split, and that the same was true for the other parcels in the block. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak on the matter to come forward. Mark J. Walsh, 3339 Skadlock Lane, Sherman Oaks, and real estate field supervisor for the firm of Gino's Incorporated, advised that his firm was requesting vacation of the alley in conjunction with the other two property owners, and that better utilization of all properties would result. No one else came forward to speak on the matter. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. In Council discussion, it was noted that no ingress or egress problems would be created in allowing this vacation, and that the problem of trucks parking south of the post office would be eliminated. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the vacation of the alley, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution, seconded by Councilman 3riggs and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 1, 1970 - Page 3 8. ORDINANCE No. 70 -310: 2nd read. Re. Revisions to Municipal Code Relating to Terms for Commissioners. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -310 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2715.1 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMMISSIONS, for second reading by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 9. ORDINANCE No. 70 -311: 1st read. Re. Change of Zone from R -1 to M -1 (Leroy Miller, 9352 E. Lower Azusa Road) City Attorney Martin advised that the proposed ordinance was presented as a result of Council action at a previous meeting and presented Ordinance No. 70 -311 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R -1 TO ZONE M -1, for first reading. Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 10. RECEIPT OF BIDS: KAUFFMAN AVENUE, GARIBALDI TO LONGDEN - Street Improvements (Curb, Gutter and Drive Approaches, Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code). City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council action, bids were received for street improvements on Kauffman Avenue, Garibaldi to Longden, however, following the review and evaluation in comparison with the Engineer's estimate, the bids were more than 15% above the estimate, and it was recommended that the bids be rejected and the project readvertised. A pro- posed schedule for the project was presented by the Director of Public Works, with bid opening suggested for September 29, 1970. Councilman Gilbertson so moved, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 11. MERGER AGREEMENT: FRANCHISE WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY City Manager Koski presented a letter from the Southern California Gas Company dated August 14, 1970, advising of the merger of the Southern Counties Gas Company of California with the Southern California Gas Company, effective August 1, 1970, together with a certified copy of the merger agreement which was filed with the City within 30 days of the transfer, in accordance with terms of Franchise Ordinance No. 60 -15 with the City of Temple City. Councilman Tyrell moved to consent to the merger and amend the franchise agreement accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 12. SUBDIVISION TRACT No. 30308: Consideration of Final Map Approval. Planning Director Dragicevich presented background information relative to subdivision Tract No. 30308, advising that Tentative Tract No. 30308 was approved by the City Council on January 6, 1970, subject to certain conditions; and revised map approved on July 7, 1970, with no additional conditions imposed. He advised that letters from the County Engineer and the Subdivision Committee of the Regional Planning Commission of the County of Los Angeles recommending acceptance were on file in the City Clerk's office, with finding that Merle Collins, the subdivider of the subject tract, had in good faith attempted to secure the signature of Edith M. Hall, easement holder, and had been unable to do so, and that a refusal to accept the map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider. Council Minutes, September 1, 1970 - Page 4 A map was presented by the staff indicating that a reservation for an easement for street purposes had formerly existed on a number of parcels fronting on Hallowell, however the present plot plan did not include the continuance of the easement for future street purposes. The matter was brought to the attention of the Council prior to the adoption of the Final Map, which if approved as presented, would eliminate this easement for all future purposes. Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the streets as offered for dedication on said map, to make findings as outlined by the Planning Director, and to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1041 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING FINAL MAP OF SUBDIVISION TRACT No. 30308. Councilman Harker seconded the motion which carried unanimously. 13. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM YOUTH COMMISSION - Meeting of August 13, 1970. City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Youth Commission, recommending reduction in size from an eleven - member commission to a more workable body of five members. Councilman Briggs moved to accept the recommendation of the Commission and to make provisions to reorganize at the end of the current year,-seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. A Status Report on the Youth Commission Questionnaire was received by the Council, with summary to be presented at the next regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 15, 1970. 14. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of August 19, 1970. City Manager Koski advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission recommended granting permission to the Temple City Family Young Men's Christian Association for use of Temple City Park for the purpose of a Rally, on Saturday, October 3, 1970, subject to conditions outlined in memorandum to the Council dated August 20, 1970. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve as recommended, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 15. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1038: Re. Amending Request for Allocation of County Aid -to- Cities Funds. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1038 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 16. RESOLUTION No. 70 -1039: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand No. 2739 thru 2823 in the amount of $46,122.75. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1039 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $46,122.75, DEMAND NOS. 2739 THRU 2823. Councilman Harker moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 17. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Camellia Festival. City Manager Koski presented a request from Charles H. Jackson, General Chairman for the 27th Annual Camellia Festival and Parade to be held on February 26, 27 and 28, 1971, for use of portable bleachers, Temple City Park, installation of blue line marking on Las Tunas, street parking ban, and general assistance in holding the 27th Annual Festival. Councilman Harker moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 1, 1970 - Page 5 B. Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Conference. City Manager Koski advised that the League of California Cities had requested designation cf voting representatives for the League of California Cities Business Sessions at the Annual League Conference to be held in San Diego, October 25-28, 1970. Council- man Harker moved to appoint Mayor Merritt as voting delegate and Councilman Gilbertson as alternate, seconded by Councilman $riggs and unanimously carried. C. RTD City Selection Committee Representative. City Manager Koski advised that the Annual Meeting of the City Selection Committee would be held on September 3, 1970, in conjunction with the regular monthly meeting of the League of California Cities' Director's Meeting, and that a directorship vacancy would be voted on at that time in which the City's representative would be eligible to vote. Mayor Merritt advised that he would be in attendance. Councilman Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1040 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, which resolution appointed Louis W. Merritt as a member to the City Selection Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 18. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Ruth Giese, 5600 Glickman, inquired as to the depth that would be allowed for core hold drilling operation at Live Oak Park and was advised that 10,000' was the depth that had been indicated. She also inquired as to oil rights for those who had not signed leases. City Attorney Martin advised that we have no ordinance, but that if and when a permit to drill is sought (in other than a residential zone), the Council would consider the equities of standard community lease. Mrs. Giese also advised that since newly acquired park properties were being redeveloped, the trees had been cut down and that crows that previously inhabited the trees were now creating a nuisance to the surrounding residences. Staff was directed to check with the County Department of Animal Control as to possible abatement. 19. MATTERS_ FROM CITY OFFICIALS,: A. City Manager Koski advised that Supervisor Bonelli had for- warded a copy of the Road Department's Preliminary Engineering Project Report re. Lower Azusa Road Grade Separation Project, offering to assist Temple City in processing the application. Preliminary cost figures were presented, wherein the City's share of expenses would approximate one quarter million dollars. It was questioned whether project costs to participate in the program would be warranted, and the report was received and filed for future consideration, B. A proposed lease for Standard Oil of California to conduct a core hole drilling operation under Conditional Use Permit No. 70 -318 granted by the Planning Commission on July 28, 1970, was presented by the City Attorney for consideration. Council concurred in the lease as presented, following adjustment of the penalty clause to provide for $500 per day penalty if the premises are not vacated by the specified date. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the proposed lease and to forward to Standard Oil Company for signature, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, September 1, 1970 Page 6 C. Mayor Merritt advised that he had received an invitation to attend ceremonies for installation of the new mayor of Magdalena, to be held on September 16, 1970, and that he would be unable to attend. He asked Councilman Gilbertson to represent him as Mayor Pro Tem, and advised that Councilman Harker would also be in attendance as a representative of the City. Mayor Merritt moved to approve the attendance of Councilmen Gilbertson and Harker at the civic ceremonies to be held in Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico, on September 16, 1970, and to authorize payment of the necessary expenses. The motion was seconded by Councilman 3riggs and unanimously carried, D. City Manager Koski advised that the pilot program to be entered into with the Sheriff's Department to study the feas- ibility of one -man patrol units was ready for implementation, but due to problems facing the Sheriff's Department in East Los Angeles, implementation would be delayed until the situation is cleared up. Council concurred in the utilization of one -man cars as a pilot project, commencing on or about September 1, 1970, and running through June 30, 1971. Without a motion, staff was instructed to negotiate with the Sher'iff's Department, the Auditor Controller and the Chief Administrative Office of the County, any changes in cost as follows: a) any additional increase in cost to be subject to possible reduction, if through further negotiations with representatives of the above depart- ments it is determined that a new unit price will be applicable for the use of one -man general law patrol vehicles, and b) the cost of patrol services also to be subject to any reduction that might occur from the cities providing the patrol units for use by the Sheriff's Department. E. Councilman Gilbertson gave a progress report on joint meetings involving City representatives and the Chamber of Commerce, advising that progress was most encouraging and that interest was much improved. F. City Attorney Martin advised that the City payroll and warrant signatures, for which two signatures are required, are now both manual, but stated that one could be done by facsimile if authorized by the Council. Mayor Merritt reported that the signing of the warrants was very time - consuming, and that the use of a facsimile stamp would expedite the task. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the use of a facsimile stamp for warrant signatures, however the motion died for lack of a second, 20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Harker moved to adjourn at 8 :55 p.m., seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, MAYOR ATTEST: CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK