HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1970-11-03_Regular 1970CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 3, 1970
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Edward Clark, Temple City
Brethren Church, 5537 N. Temple City Boulevard.
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, Civil
Engineering Assistant Linares
Councilman Gilbertson moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell from the
meeting because of absence from the City, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of October 20, 1970, as printed, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Garibaldi - Temple City Boulevard
to Camellia Avenue - Street Improvements (Curb, gutter and drive
approaches, pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Streets and Highways Code..)
City Manager Koski presented background material on the street
improvements needed, including curbs, gutters and drive approaches
and stated this was a General Fund Project.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open, and invited those
present who wished to speak in favor or against to come forward.
No one came forward to speak.
Councilman Harker moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
After brief discussion Councilman Harker moved to find the project
in the public interest and instruct the Superintendent of Streets
to cause the work to be performed, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried.
7. PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL COMMITTEE: Re. Study on
Ecological Developments.
City Manager Koski presented staff recommendations regarding
formation of a Citizens Advisory Committee for Environmental
Studies. The report included using a cross section of residents
on a volunteer basis and recommended responsibilities inc ludi.ng the
date of February 1, 1971 for submitting a report to the City Council.
Councilman Gilbertson suggested the list of responsibilities needed:
to be more specifically outlined with special emphasis on study of
detergents.
Councilman Briggs suggested that a specific number of members be
stated which should not be toolarge in size to be able to make
quick conclusions.
City Council Minutes, November 3, 1970 - Page 2
Mayor Merritt moved to form a Citizens Advisory Committee for
Environmental Studies consisting of seven members, with volunteers
as applicants and the Mayor to make appointments, seconded by
Councilman Harker and carried.
8. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE: Re. Possession and Use of Air Guns
City Attorney Martin presented suggested amendments to Section
3503 et seq of the Municipal Code relating to Firearms.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading of an
Ordinance relating to above sections of the Municipal Code, seconded
by Councilman Harker. After discussion the second was withdrawn
and the motion died for lack of second. Item was tabled to a later
date.
9. APPEAL SHELL OIL COMPANY: Re. Conditional Use Permit No. 70 -324
Concerning Reverse Bay Conditions.
City Manager Koski presented background information on Conditional
Use Permit No. 70 -324 granted by the Planning Commission to operate
an automobile service stati:on with limiting conditions. City
Manager Koski also stated there was to be a Public Hearing on a
Zone Change for this property on November 17, 1970.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to defer action on Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 70 -324, northeast corner of Baldwin and Lower
Azusa until November 17 at which time a decision will be made
on the record, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1054: Vacation of Alley, south of Las Tunas Dr.,
between Kauffman and Golden West Avenue.
City Manager Koski presented background information for construction of
a new medical office building on the southeast corner of Las Tunas
Drive and Kauffman and that the vacation of the alley would provide
better utilization of the property contiguous to the alley.
The City Attorney presented Resolution No. 70 -1054 providing for
a Public Hearing on the matter to be set for December 1, 1970 at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Councilman Harker moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1054 entitled,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE THE WESTERLY 190
FEET OF THAT CERTAIN ALLEY LOCATED SOUTHERLY OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE
RUNN_LNG BETWEEN KAUFFMAN AVENUE AND GOLDEN WEST. AVENUE IN SAID
CITY', AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS -TO THE
PROPOSED VACATION, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
11. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: - Meeting of October 21, 1970.
Re.: Random enforcement of posted 2 -hour parking restrictions.
City Manager Koski reported relative to the Parking Commission
recommendation that random enforcement of posted 2 -hour parking
restrictions on all public parking lots from Thanksgiving to
Christmas, with the exception of Lot No. 7 be initiated.
Councilman Gilbertson stated he felt the 2 -hour limit should be
enforced at all times not just specified times of the year.
Councilman Briggs moved to approve Parking Commission recommendation
on random enforcement of 2 -hour parking restriction, seconded by
Councilman Harker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Merritt
Councilman - Gilbertson
Councilman- Tyrell
City Council Minutes, November 3, 1970 - Page 3
12. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS:
A. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1052: Re. Employment of Custodian Caretaker
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1052 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING PERSONNEL, Councilman Harker moved to adopt, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson, and carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1053 Re. Employment of Temporary Personnel.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 70 -1053 entitled,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, Councilman Gilbertson moved
to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1055: Warrants & Demands, Demand Nos. 3059
thru 3122, in the amount of $24,990.06.
Councilman Harker moved to approve Resolution No. 70 -1055 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $24,990.06 DEMAND NOS.
3059 THRU 3122. Councilman Gilbertson seconded and the motion
carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Koski presented a letter from the Temple City
Unified School District requesting permit for a fireworks
display during Homecoming game on Friday, November 6, 1970.
Included was a Fire Department Inspection report stating that
all regulations had been met.
Councilman Harker moved to grant permit for a Fireworks
Display at the Temple City High School on Friday, November
6, 1970, seconded by Councilman Briggs, and carried.
B. City Manager Koski presented a petition from Willmonte
residents regarding several issues affecting the neighborhood
i.e., parking, sanitation conditions, children's safety,
access to school buses and unsightly condition of vacant
private property.
There was discussion regarding placing 2 -hour limited parking
signs on the east and west sides of Wi 1 lmonte.
Mr. George Swanson of 4908 Willmonte Avenue, Temple City and
Mr. J. A. White of 4851 Willmonte Avenue both spoke briefly
to the City Council in regard to the petition.
After discussion Councilman Briggs moved to place "No Parking"
restrictions, specifying a certain time of the day,
approximately 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. which would not allow
parking at those timeson both the east and west sides of
Willmonte, north of Lower Azusa for approximately 150 ft.,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
City Manager Koski advised that the property owner has been
contacted and will cooperate in cutting back the shrubs and
maintaining the right -of -way in such a manner as to provide
an adequate walkway for pedestrian use, which together with
the parking restriction should assist in the safety of
children going to and from school. School district officials
have been contacted and requested to consider reestablishing a
bus stop pick -up point at Willmonte to alleviate theneed for
school children using the unimproved pedestrian parkway on
Lower Azusa Road.
City Council Minutes, November 3, 1970 - Page 4
Mayor Merritt moved that in order to minimize unauthorized
access to the vacant property on the northeast corner, the
property owner be contacted relative to installing barricades
or other devices to prevent unauthorized entrance of vehicles
to the property which is already posted with "No Trespassing"
and "No Dumping" signs. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Briggs and carried.
III 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Gilbertson expressed his satisfaction with the
railroad crossing at Lower Azusa Road and suggested the City
send a letter of appreciation to SPRR officials.
B. Councilman Gilbertson gave strong rebuke relative to the
brochure mailed by the County with current tax bills, which
was printed at taxpayers expense. He stated that the content
of the brochure did not coincide with information provided
by Supervisor Bonelli earlier in the year.
C. Councilman Gilbertson referred to legislation regarding payment
for care of injured animals picked up on the streets and
inquired how much cost would be incurred by the City. Staff
will investigate and prepare a report.
D. City Manager Koski read an invitation to the Council to attend
the Southern California Planning Congress at the Santa Fe Inn,
Thursday, November 12, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.) Temple City to be
host for the evening.
17 ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Briggs moved to adjourn at 9 :10 p.m. to a study session,
seconded by Mayor Merritt and carried. The next regular meeting of
the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers at the City Hall.
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