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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 1970
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Dean Grelling, Temple
City Southern Baptist Church, 5221 El Monte Avenue, 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,
Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks & Recreation
Director Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 17, 1970, as mailed. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried, Councilman Briggs abstaining
from voting because of his absence at that meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Vacation of Portion of Alley
South of Las Tunas Drive, Easterly of Kauffman Avenue.
City Manager Koski presented background information relative to
the proposal of the Temple City Medical Group to construct a three -
story medical office building at 9700 Las Tunas Drive, together
with development of parking facility on R -3 zoned property
immediately south of existing alley for which zone variance and
a conditional use permit had been granted by the Planning Commission.
He advised that development of the property was recommended
substantially in accord with Plan 2, marked Exhibit "B ", to
include vacation of the alley, which was pointed out by Planning
Director Dragicevich. Three alternatives relative to vacation
of the alley were presented: 1) proceed as recommended by
Planning Commission in Plan 2, subject to easements for sewer
and public utilities, 2) establishment of pedestrian mall district
which would be built in the same manner as in the other districts
of the central business area, and 3) maintain the status quo until
more specific plans are presented for the entire block development.
He advised that while alternative three had been a staff
recommendation earlier, discussions with the developer now
indicated the first two alternatives should be given prime
consideration in order to minimize conflict between the use of
the property and vehicles presently using the alley.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open and invited those pre-
sent to speak either for or against the matter.
Tom Horton, 199 S. Hudson, Pasadena, representing the Temple City
Medical Group, expressed the desire to proceed along alternative
number one, and advised that the Medical Group was not adverse to
spending the required amount for redevelopment of the alley, to
follow the same configuration as used in the other pedestrian malls.
He stated that if the alley were vacated and the utility services
undergrounded, it may be advantageous to the City to undertake the
undergrounding of the entire block. Certain expenses relative to
the . undergrounding of telephone lines would still need to be
negotiated.
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No one else came forward to speak.
Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Following discussion by the Council as to the advisability to
proceed under the mall act, or to vacate the alley, it was moved
by Councilman Tyrell to direct the City Attorney to prepare a
resolution for transfer of easement of the alley, subject to
certain requirements of undergrounding as determined by staff,
that the City be indemnified by covenant on the land so far as
any claims of third parties, and that the covenant also run with
the land concerning the rededication of the easement to the City
in the event the property is not to be used for the purposes on
which the release is granted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1059: Re. Granting a Conditional Use Permit,
Shell Oil Company, Case No. 70 -324, Subject to certain conditions
(4800, 4810, 4812, 4816 N. Baldwin and 10015 E. Lower Azusa Road)
City Attorney Martin advised that Resolution No. 70 -1059 was drawn
in accordance with previous council action to grant a conditional
use permit to Shell Oil Company for the subject property, confirming
Resolution No. 70- 390PC, but deleting the reverse bay conditions, to
be effective only upon zone change of the property being presented
under Item 8, as Ordinance No. 70 -315. He then presented Resolution
No. 70 -1059 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND CONFIRMING
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -390PC OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN CONDITIONS (CASE NO. 70 -324), Councilman Harker moved to
adopt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen- Briggs
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ORDINANCE NO. 70 -315: 1st reading. Re. Change of Zone, 4810, 4812,
4816, north Baldwin and 10015 E. Lower Azusa Road.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -315 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING AND REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R -4 TO C -2 (CASE NO. 70 -323), for first
reading. Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 70 -316: 1st reading. Re. Change of Zone, 9240 E.
Longden Avenue.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 70 -316 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING AND REZONING
CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R -1 TO R -2 (CASE NO. 70 -326) for first
reading. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
10. PROPOSED CITY CHARTER.
City Manager Koski advised that the possibility of enactment of
a Charter for the City of Temple City had been discussed at several
Study Sessions,during the past year, and that City Attorney Martin
had provided pertinent material outlining the advantages and
disadvantages as well as the options that are avail Able in the
development of a charter, and that along the lines of the dis-
cussions, the City Attorney was preparing a preliminary draft of
a charter for consideration. It was noted that early consideration
of the matter was necessary if the charter was to be brought before
the electorate in the spring and subsequent submission to the
Legislature for approval during the 1971 legislative session.
Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
a draft of a City Charter for presentation to the Council at an
adjourned meeting to be held on Monday, December 7, 1970, at
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7:30 p.m., and that the budget be amended to allocate sufficient
funds to provide this service. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimous "y carried.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1060: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3183
thru 3253 in the amount of $37,166.95.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 704060 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $37,166.95, DEMAND NOS.
3183 THRU 3253, seconded by Mayor Merritt and unanimously carried.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
A communication from Sam Manley, director of security for Foodmaker
Inc. was received, requesting a modification of security requirements
for Jack -in- the -Box Drive -In at 9202 Las Tunas Drive. Following
discussion as the numerous problems that have existed in the past,
and the need for the .security as presently established, it was moved
by Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried that the request be denied.
13. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
John Ballard, 9611 E. Blackl.ey, reported that several of the
Christmas decorations were not lighted. He was advised that there
was a problem with the electrical service and that it was being
repaired by the contractor.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Special
meeting of November 25, 1970.
City Manager Koski advised that an offer had been received
from the Temple City Lions Club to install a public address
system in the auditorium and meeting room buildings at
Live Oak Park, at a cost of $303.33 with work to be accomplished
by E. H. Andreas Electronic Engineering Service, together with
the necessary repainting and refinishing by qualified club
members, which was recommended for acceptance by the Parks &
Recreation Commission. It was moved by Counc -ilman Briggs that
the offer be accepted with appreciation. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Merritt and carried. Mayor Merritt stated it was a
wonderful gift of time, energy and equipment that would be
much appreciated by all who use the auditorium at Live Oak Park.
B. REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED AS A RESULT
OF ENCINITA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT - JOHN DE YOUNG
City Manager Koski advised that a request had been .received
from Mr. & Mrs. John De Young in the amount of $495 for
additional expenses incurred for modification of property
at 5007 Encinita Avenue as a result of Encinita Avenue
improvement. An itemized accounting of expenses was reviewed
with the total amount at $1,000 of which $605 had previously
been allowed. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman
Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried that the amount of $495 be allowed and the drawing of
a warrant to Mr. & Mrs. DeYoung be authorized.
C. CLEAN ENVIRONMENT ACT (People's Lobby Anti - Pollution Initiative)
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1061.
City Manager Koski advised relative to a request that had been
received to support the "Clean Environment Act" presented as an
initiative measure by the People's Lobby, which had been
reviewed by the City Attorney and a Resolution prepared. City
Attorney Martin presented Resolution No, 70 -1061 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
SUPPORTING "THE PEOPLE'S LOBBY ANTI - POLLUTION INITIATIVE.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson. Councilman Briggs abstaining from voting on
the motion because he was not familiar with the document
and the motion carried by the affirmative vote of the
remaining members of the Council.
D. City Manager Koski advised that a resolution had been received
from the City of Long Beach and other cities, approving the
program of ut i l i z i ng surplus m i l i to ry aircraft , which had
been referred to the Fire Department for review and
recommendation. A communication from Chief Matthews
indicated that enactment of the resolution was not recommended
and the matter was referred to further study by tFe Council.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1062 - ENDORSEMENT OF MERGING TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING ACTIVITIES OF TASC WITH THOSE OF SCAG
Councilman Harker advised that the Southern California
Association of Governments was recommending the merging of
the transportation planning activities of TASC with those
of SCAG since they were overlapping, and presented Resolution
No. 70 -1062 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONSENTING TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA in support
of such merger. Following discussion as to the possible
change of regional responsibility that may be forthcoming
to SCAG, it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried that the Resolution
be tabled.
F Councilman Gilbertson discussed the Urban Problems Committee
Report and efforts to bring the matter for further consideration
before the League of California Cities. The matter was
referred to a Study Session following the meeting for further
discussion.
G Councilman Gilbertson advised that a circular being sent home
from school with children attending schools in the El Monte
School District had not been provided by the school district,
but that that agency was being used to accomplish the distribu-
tion of the material. The material concerned fraud, garnishment
and other matters and was not in the best interests of children
in the manner in which it was presented.
H. Councilman Briggs discussed the possible need for a review of
signalization of Las Tunas in view of the Christmas shopping
season, and also because of a recent accident in the early
evening hours.
I. Mayor Merritt welcomed the members from DSA radio station. A
study session with the group was scheduled for Monday,
December 14, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a Study Session at 9:20 p.m.
following which adjournment would be to an adjourned meeting to
be held on Monday, December 7, 1970, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Avenue
ATTEST:
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F DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MAYOR