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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-06-15_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1971 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:40 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Blaine Bender, Reorganized Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9458 Broadway, Temple City. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmen-Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson Councilmen -None City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning. Director Dragicevich, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Civil Engineering Assistant Linares 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt called attention to an omission of a second to motion, by Councilman Harker, on .item 17 of the minutes of June 1, 1971. Following the correction, the minutes were approved on motion of Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried. Councilman Tyrell abstaining. On motion of Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Councilman Briggs abstaining, the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 3, 1971, were approved. On motion of Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried, Mayor Gilbertson abstaining, the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of June 10, 1971, were approved. At this point, Mayor Gilbertson paid recognition to Temple City Babe Ruth League, Larry Smith, President; and Pony -Colt -Pinto League of Temple City, Maury Willett, President. Certificates of appreciation were presented by the Mayor in recognition of the fine contribution provided to the community through these organizations with their many volunteer assistants. A plaque was presented to Janet Carr, Miss Temple City for 1970 -71, in recognition of her year of service in representing the City at numerous civic functions. Mayor Gilbertson expressed appreciation for her dedication to the responsibilities of this honorary office and for the additional credit brought to the City when she became Orange Queen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING (cont.) 7:30 p.m. Re. Proposed Amendment to Temple City Municipal Code re. Outdoor Advertising Structures and Nonconforming Uses. Mayor Gilbertson advised that the public hearing on this item had been held open in order to give additional review to the matter involved. City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to the recommendations of the Council at their last regular meeting, the Planning Commission had met and compiled a check list of standards to be used in zones where outdoor advertising structures are permitted, provided a conditional use permit is first obtained, which were submitted to the Council. Planning Director Dragicevich stated that this check list would be used merely as a ,guide to the Planning Commission and staff, and that two of the three billboard companies concerned were present at the Planning Commission meeting when these recommendations were considered. Council Minutes, June 15, 1971 - Page 2 Jay Kinqry, Pacific Outdoor Advertising, stated that the only value that can be put on a billboard is the esthetic value, and that personal viewpoints differed in this regard. He advised that their outdoor advertising company and Foster and Kleiser were amenable to accepting Conditional Use Permits for any new signs that would be added; but that they did not expect to take down the signs on Las Tunas in the 90 day proposed period, that some legal avenue would be sought in this regard- - that for existing signs he did not feel this was a fair procedure unless there is a nuisance factor. The two companies now have 34 signs, and after the three -year period there would be 17 under the proposed ordinance. Ed Sutherland, representing Kennedy Outdoor Advertising, stated their company was supporting Pacific Outdoor Advertising Co. and Foster and Kleiser. No one else came forward to speak. Councilman Briggs moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. City Attorney Martin summarized the discussion and the proposal of the outdoor advertising companies on which an ordinance would be based as follows: there are presently 14 signs in the C -2 zone. In the CM and M zones, it is proposed in the future that all new signs would require a Conditional Use Permit. As to the existing signs., whatever number there are in CM and M zones, the outdoor advertising companies would agree that these standards should be applied, and if any are in violation, they would be phased out in three years, otherwise, except for the phasing out, no amortization of existing signs was acceptable to the outdoor advertising companies. In C -2, any signs within 300' of another sign would have to be removed, and no conditional use permits would be requested in C -2 zones. Councilman Merritt proposed a change in the requirement as to the number of feet between signs to be 500', rather than 300', for any new signs. Councilman Tyrell disqualified himself from voting on the matter because he was not present at the June 1, 1971 meeting of the Council at which time Public Hearing was held. Councilman Briggs moved to defer the final decision to the next meeting of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 7 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of June 2, 1971 A. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. AT LONGDEN - Signal Modification. City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission recommended modification of present operation of signal at Temple City Boulevard at Longden, from flashing phase from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to full operation for 24 hours per day to minimize right -of -way type violations. Councilman Merritt moved to approve as recommended, seconded by Councilman Harker. In reviewing the accident reports for this intersection, it was noted that the accidents enumerated did not occur during the nighttime hours, and the motion to approve was withdrawn with the consent of the second. Councilman Merritt moved to put the intersection on four -way flasher, which motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Harker moved to leave the signal operation as is, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried, with Councilman Merritt objecting. Council Minutes, June 15, 1971 - Page 3 B. WILLMONTE AVENUE, NORTH OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission recommended (1) placing red curb marking on east side of Willmonte, northerly from Lower Azusa Road for 35 feet; (2) rescinding "No Parking Anytime" signs on east side of Willmonte, and replacing with "No Parking 7 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m." from red curb marking to north property line of vacant lot; and (3) placing red curb marking on west side of Willmonte Avenue, from first driveway northerly for 20 feet to alleviate congestion at this intersection and to allow for adequate visibility. Following extensive discussion by the Council it was concurred that most residents in the area are satisfied as it is presently restricted. George Swanson, 4908 Willmonte spoke to the fact that petitions had previously been ciruclated presenting a number of problems, and that the present restric- tions had been helpful in relieving the problems. Councilman Briggs moved to deny the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of June 2, 1971. A. WADING POOL PROJECT - Live Oak Park Parks & Recreation Director Kobett presented the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission to accept a wading pool from the Temple City Junior Woman's Club for Live Oak Park, to be installed at no cost to the City. Specifications for the pool which would be constructed by volunteer labor under supervision of union craftsmen at estimated cost of $2,200, were reviewed by the Council. Councilman Tyrell discussed possible need for larger drain, or pump drain, to speed up drainage should it be necessary to clean the pool during hours of operation. Location of the pool adjacent to the kiddie play area was agreed upon as excellent, being convenient for supervision as well as close to sewer lines for reduced costs in installing. Operating expenses of the pool for a 91 -day season were also reviewed. Mrs. David Strombotne, Philanthropy Chairman, Junior Woman's' Club of Temple City, spoke relative to the responsibilities of that organization in undertaking the project and their interest in completing the project. Councilman Merritt moved to accept the offer with appreciation, to approve the concept of the project, subject to final details. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. B. GLICKMAN AVENUE, BETWEEN BOGUE AND DAINES DRIVE - One Way. City Manager Koski advised that the Parks & Recreation Commission had recommended the closing of Glickman Avenue, however this undertaking would prove quite costly, being estimated at $11,500, and that the alternate recommendation was to make Glickman a one -way street, north to south, with diagonal parking provided on the east side of the street. Exhibits depicting the proposed use of the area were presented and discussed. Following discussion as to parallel parking on both sides, vs angle parking as recommended, the number of spaces that would be available and the site obstruction caused by angle parking, it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried, that Glickman Avenue be converted to a one -way street, north to south, with parallel parking on both sides; and that proper caution and "No Entry" signs be installed, with berms mid -way and at each end to control speed. Council Minutes, June 15, 1971 - Page 4 9. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1114: PROPOSED ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 1971 -72, Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1114 entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE.. CITY ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1971 -72, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,2.86,074,00, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 10. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: A. Chamber of Commerce - 1 year. City Manager Koski advised that the agreement currently in effect between the City of Temple City and the Chamber of Commerce expires on June 30, 1971, and that pursuant to the 1971 -72 budget, the allocation to the Chamber of Commerce had been adjusted to a total of $16,000 from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972. . A letter from the Chamber of Commerce, dated June 15, 1971, indicated concurrence in the total budget, however the disbursement of funds by the City to the Chamber on an adjusted basis was requested, wherein the first six months would continue at the present rate, with reduced payments the remaining six months. Larry Woolverton, Chamber President, also spoke in this regard. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the extension of the agreement, with modifications in monthly payments as outlined, however he wished to go on record as having been opposed to the cut of this budget allocation in the first place. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. Patti Bates (Public Relations Services) - 1 year City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to the adopted budget modifications in the allocation for public relations services, the .proposed agreement provided -for : a total payment of $4,000, for 12 months from July 1, 1971 to June 30, 1972, for specified services on a twenty -four hour per month basis, including the preparation of the City Newsletter. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 11. ACCEPTANCE OF RESTORATION OF DRILL SITE - LIVE OAK PARK. City Manager Koski advised that a letter had been received from Krelle & Lewis advising that restoration of the drill site area at Live Oak Park had been completed in a satisfactory manner, however that due to the late seeding of bermuda grass and low minimum temperatures, the grass had not yet germinated and possible reseeding at a cost of approximately $150 may be necessary. It was recommended that liability of Standard Oil Company therefore be retained for a period of 60 days in order to provide for complete restoration of the area. It was so moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs, and unanimously carried. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -330: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Fire Code by adopting by Reference County Ordinance No. 10,251. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -330 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 69-291 BY ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 10,251 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BY REFERENCE. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, and to set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 6, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The motion was seconded by. Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, June 15, 1971 - Page 5 13. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: EL MONTE AVENUE, LIVE OAK TO LOWER AZUSA ROAD (General Limits) - CASH CONTRACT No. 4767X City Manager Koski advised that plans and specifications for improvement of El Monte Avenue, Live Oak to Lower Azusa Road, had been received from the County Road Department, together with Engineer's Estimate of the work to be done, in the amount of $129,257, of which $124,646 was for work in the City of Temple City, and $4,611 was for work within the City of Arcadia. Councilman Merritt moved to approve plans and specifications, to authorize advertising for and receiving of bids, and to request grant of jurisdiction from the City of Arcadia. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 71- 1112: EMPLOYMENT OF TEMPORARY PERSONNEL Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1112 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY"PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1113: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS. Demand Nos. 422.5 thru 4289 in the amount of $10,412.35. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1113 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $10,412.35, DEMAND NOS. 4225 THRU 4289, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 16. COMMUNICATIONS: There were none. 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mayor Gilbertson recognized Chamber of Commerce representatives Carl Clark Sr., and Penny. Graham, present in the audience. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. REQUEST FOR PERMIT TO SELL FIREWORKS - Temple City Parents Committee- Class of 1972. City Manager Koski advised that a late request had been received for permit to sell fireworks from the 'Temple City Parents Committee - Class of 1972, and that insurance and other requirements for permit were in order. He advised that Municipal Code Section 3115(b) provided that application for fireworks stand permit shall be filed with the City Manager on or prior to June 1 of each year, and the granting of a permit would necessitate an amendment to the code. William Benalack, President of the Temple City Parents Committee, present in the audience, stated that his organization had just changed officers a few weeks ago, and the deadline for filing had not been brought to the attention of the new officers, and that if the permit were not granted, the necessary funds for the senior all -night party the next year would be difficult to raise, leaving a problem of what to do for these young people for this special event. Council Minutes, June 15, 1971 - Page 6 At the request of Council, City Attorney Martin prepared Ordinance No. 71 -331 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 3115(b) RELATING TO FIREWORKS PERMIT, extending the date from June 1 to June 14 for filing applications, an urgency ordinance to become effective immediately, which requires a 4/5 vote of the Council. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt seconded by Councilman Briggs. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Gilbertson NOES: Councilman -None ABSTAINING: Councilman - Tyrell Councilman Briggs moved to approve the request for permit, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. B. GARIBALDI AT HART - Modification of Regulations. City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Engineer had requested Council review of their previous recommendation for four -way stop at this location to provide an adjustment period for the public. Traffic Engineer Envall was of the opinion that constant changing of signing at an intersection could cause more confusion, whereas the single change would be more effective. Council concurred with the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer, Councilman Briggs moved to remove the 90 -day requirement for 4 -way stop as previously established, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson and unanimously carried. C. TEMPLE CITY EMERGENCY RESERVE: City Manager Koski advised that in order to qualify for coverage under City liability insurance policy, it was recommended that $1 per year be paid to each member as in previous years. Councilman Harker moved to approve and to authorize payment of $1 per year as outlined, to 12 members of the Temple City Emergency Reserve, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 19. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Gilbertson moved to adjourn to a personnel session at 10 p.m., seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Following the personnel session, Council reconvened and ratified the following appointments to Commissions: PARKING COMMISSION Paul Kettle, Carl Clark, Sr., and Al Nunamaker - two -year terms to June 30, 1973. (Reappointments) PARKS & RECREATION - William Walker, Everett Greenberg, Frank Villar - two -year terms to June 30, 1973. (Reappointments) PLANNING COMMISSION - Tom Atkins, Robert Garvin - two - year terms to June 30, 1973. (Reappointments) TRAFFIC COMMISSION - John Garver, Henry Stegmann - two -year terms to June 30, 1973. (Reappointments) Richard Abraham - to fill vacancy of unexpired term of Keith Corzine, to June 30, 1972. council Minutes - June 15, 1971 - Page 7 YOUTH COMMISSION - Arthur L. Gaffrey - two,year term to June 30, 1973, replacing Arnold Gaffrey whose term expires June 30, 1971. Gregory Stockdale - two -year term to June 30, 1973, replacing Judy Golden whose term expires June 30, 1971. On mption.of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by. Councilman Briggs, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. ATTES : i�ef Deputy C i t 1 Clerk