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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-09-15_Regular 1970CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1970 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by Mr. Phillipp Garth, 1st Reader, First Church of Christ Scientist, 5561 Sultana, Temple City, 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, Director of Public Works Pizzorno, Traffic Engineer Envall 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of September 1, 1970, as written, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Mayor Merritt proclaimed the following: A. PTA Membership Month - October, 1970 B. YMCA Week - September 27 through October 3, 1970 C. Honoring Temple City Explorer Unit No, 169 Members of Explorer Unit No. 169 were introduced and congratulated upon winning the Olympic Crown in national competition .of - National Explorers Olympics, 1970. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1042: Re. Modification of Zone Variance, Case No. 69 -283, granted by Resolution No. 69 -929. City Attorney Martin advised that Resolution No. 70 -1042 was drawn in accordance with previous council action to grant a modification of zone variance to allow installation of four signs related to identification and operation of Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital. He then presented Resolution No. 70 -1042 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY MODIFYING VARIANCE CASE NO. 69 -283. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and the motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Harker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson 7. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1043: Vacating Alley north of Las Tunas, Between Cloverly and Oak Avenues. City Attorney Martin advised that Resolution No. 70 -1043 was drawn in accordance with previous council action to vacate the alley located northerly of Las Tunas Drive, between Cloverly and Oak Avenues, reserving utility easements located therein. He then presented Resolution No. 70 -1043 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA, VACATING THAT CERTAIN ALLEY LOCATED NORTHERLY OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE RUNNING BETWEEN CLOVERLY AVENUE AND OAK AVENUE IN SAID CITY. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, Page 2 - September 15, 1970 8, ORDINANCE NO. 70 °311: 2nd read. Re, Change of Zone from R 0'1 to M -1, Leroy Miller, 9352 E. Lower Azusa Road. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No, 70 °311, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R -1 TO M =1 for second reading by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried, 9. YOUTH COMMISSION REPORT: Summary of Questionnaires. City Manager Koski presented the summarization, prepared by the Youth Commission, of questionnaires received from Oak Avenue and Temple City High School students, and stated that the findings which was the first major effort of the Commission, will assist in their future program of work, He advised that the report included the following: a) that Temple City youth need more activities to occupy their leisure time, of particular interest, a Teen Center and Dance Hall, b) the youth of Temple City are concerned with availability of youth employment in the City, c) many of the young people leave Temple City for shopping and recreational purposes, and d) that most students seem to appreciate the Sheriff's involvement in the City. Councilman Tyrell stated that he noted there was no indication in the questionnaire of involvement of churches in meeting the obligation of recreational activities, He stated that while parochial schools have programs, he thought it might be of interest to the Ministerial Association to motivate church attendance through use of church recreational facilities, Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the summary for interim report, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried, Councilman Gilbertson stated that he believed the questionnaire would take a great deal of further evaluation, that the young people had been very honest in their appraisals and had looked to themselves to overcome problems of irresponsibility. He noted that shopping habits apparently paralleled those of their parents. He stated that he would appreciate reviewing with the Commission their concept of a teen center, since the present trend in other areas has been that young persons are not interested in teen centers. Mayor Merritt stated that it was an excellent report and also indicated a need for further definition of the teen center. Councilman Briggs stated that not all churches have recreational facilities, and those that were used would apparently not have been separated in the questionnaire, He noted that 95% of the students indicate the desire to work, and hoped that we can stimulate additional jobs to meet their efforts, Further, the appreciation of the sheriff's involvement in the City bears out the value of the Citizen and the Law Program sponsored by the City. Councilman Harker noted that the report indicated almost identical interests and efforts of junior high students with those of high school age, which leads one to believe there isn't a barrier in the interests of these age groups, and that the structuring of a single program may well serve the entire span. City. Council Minutes, Page 3 - September 15, 1970 NEW BUSINESS: 10, TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of September 2, 1970. Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended upgrading of bus stop zones for locations on Garibaldi, Temple City Boulevard, and Rosemead, used for the Pasadena bus line now operated by the Rapid Transit District. He advised that necessary encroachment permits for work on Rosemead Boulevard had been obtained from the Sate Division of Highways, and that all red curb markings would be placed by the Rapid Transit District at no expense to the City. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 70-1044: Warrants and Demands, Nos. 2824 through 2884 in the amount of $14,537.28 Mayor Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 70-1044 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $14,537.28, DEMAND NOS. 2824 THRU 2884, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Koski presented a letter from A. L. Pizzorno, Director of Public Works, affirming his termination with the City on September 18, 1970 and expressing appreciation for support during the past 4 1/2 years in assisting with the development of the Public Works program of the City, and extending best wishes for the future progress of the community. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Members of the Council expressed appreciation of the services he had rendered to the City and wished him well in his future undertakings. 13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Fran Allison, 8878 Callita, and Harold Kennedy, 8834 Callita, addressed the Council as to the hazards of crossing the street at the five -way intersection at Callita and Rosemead, and the need for students going to Oak Avenue and Temple City High school to cross at this location, urging the reestablishing of a crossing guard at this location, Mr. Kennedy also suggested the possibility of an overhead crossing if this were feasible. Following discussion within the Council and with persons from the audience, Councilman Briggs moved that as an interim measure, a crossing guard be reinstated at the intersection of Rosemead and Callita, on the same basis as last year, until some other solution can be arrived at. Cora Byers 9330 Broadway, inquired if the motion could include the intersection of Olive and Cloverly, however she was advised that a different situation existed at the Callita intersection, and that was the only intersection included in the motion. Councilman Gilbertson seconded the motion as presented by Councilman Briggs and the motion carried unanimously. Council Minutes, Page 4, - September 15, 1970 . 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Gilbertson requested staff to investigate parking signs located on La Rosa, westerly of Alessandro, where apparently a sign has been removed from the post, and other aspects of the "No Parking" prohibition has created confusion for motorists, resulting in illegal parking. B. Councilman Harker advised that there had been confusion in notices received by residents on Broadway, as to a time for resurfacing the street, i n that a second letter advising of a different schedule had arrived after the residents were prepared for the schedule indicated. Director of Public Works Pizzorno advised relative to the breakdown of equipment and the need to reschedule, and indicated that a second notice would be sent just prior to the time the work is to be done, C. Councilman Tyrell discussed at length the problem of pollution of water caused by soaps and detergents which contain phosphates, and made a motion ' -o authorize the City Attorney to do; the necessary research to assure that we are not in the area of preemption, and to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the sale or use of any products containing phos- phates in Temple City, after January 1, 1971. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. D. Councilman Tyrell discussed the need for an intra -city bus line which would accommodate the local residents by pro- viding a means of transportation to the various shopping areas located within the City. The matter was referred to staff for further communication with the Chamber of Commerce and other investigation. E. Councilman Tyrell urged assistance to local radio station DSA, operated by Jerry Delaunay, which could be utilized to a greater capacity in presenting public information to local residents. F. City Manager Koski advised that Deputy Price and students from the Citizen and the Law class from Oak Avenue School would be present at the next Council meeting for orientation on City government. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Merritt moved to adjourn to the next regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 6, 1970, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Councilman Gilbertson seconded and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p,m. 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