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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 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 Pastor A. R. Hagen, Seventh Day Adventist
III Church, 9664 E. Broadway, Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt
Councilmen - Gilbertson
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and
Recreation Director Kobett
Councilman Briggs moved to excuse Councilman Gilbertson for business
reasons, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting
of December 1, 1970, as written, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
carried.
Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the Adjourned
Meeting of December 7, 1970, as written, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and carried.
IIIUNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 70 -315: 2nd read. Re. Change of Zone, 4810, 4812,
4816 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 R -4 TO C -2 ( CASE NO. 70 -323 ) for second
reading by title only. Councilman Harker moved to waive further
reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried..
7. ORDINANCE NO. 70 -316: 2nd read. Re. Change of Zone, 92.40 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
second reading by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive
further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
carried.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1063: Vacation of Easement - Portion of Alley,
south of Las Tunas, easterly of Kauffman Avenue.
City Attorney Martin advised that in accordance with instruction of
the Council at the December 1, 1970, meeting, a resolution to
vacate the westerly 190 feet of the alley located south of Las
Tunas Drive, between Kauffman and Golden West, had been prepared.
He pointed out that resolution would not be effective until all
of the conditions had been met. Councilman Tyrell suggested that
in order that legal descriptions be thoroughly checked, that in
addition to the City Engineer, that the City Attorney also review
the dedications as described in Section 4, Item 3, which was then
included in the Resolution. City Attorney Martin presented
Resolution No. 70 -1063 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY VACATING THE WESTERLY 190 FEET OF THAT CERTAIN
ALLEY LOCATED SOUTHERLY OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE RUNNING BETWEEN KAUFFMAN
AVENUE AND GOLDEN WEST AVENUE IN SAID CITY, as amended. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs, and carried.
9. PROPOSED CITY CHARTER:
City Attorney Martin advised that a redraft of the charter had been
made, incorporating the changes discussed at the adjourned meeting
of the Council held on December 7, 1970, and had been provided to
the Council prior to this evening's meeting for review. An additional
amendment was suggested by Councilman Tyrell relative to the carrying
out of administrative functions in the absence of the City Manager.
The City Attorney was instructed to include an additional phrase
stating that the administrative authority related to the City Manager
only, and not to the assistant.
A communication from the Southern California Edison Company suggesting
the inclusion of provision for granting of franchise, was received.
The City Attorney advised that the draft, as presently written,
incorporates existing state law for this purpose and that this
amendment was not consistent with the charter as written.
Councilman Harker moved that the tentative draft as amended be
approved for purposes of clearance with the Legislative Counsel, and
that the City Attorney and City Manager be authorized to pursue the
matter with the Legislative Counsel prior to the January 5, 1971
Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. EXPLOSIVE PERMITS:
City Attorney Martin advised that new legislation amended state laws
regulating explosives, and that the issuing authority would be the
Sheriff unless the city des, i gnates the Chief of the Fire Department
or his authorized representative as the issuing authority, and that
the Los Angeles County Fire Department has procedures already
established to perform these services and that it was agreeable to
both agencies that the Fire Department should continue that function.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell that pursuant to Section 12007 as
added to the Health and Safety Code by Chapters 1421 and 1425 of
the Statutes of 1970, the Forester and Fire Warden of the County of
Los Angeles is hereby designated as an issuing authority to issue
permits relating to explosives in the City of Temple City; and that
this order shall be operative on the earlier of the following dates,
the effective date of Chapter 1421, Statutes of 1970, or the
effective date of Chapter 1425, Statutes of 1970. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
11. SUMMARY ACTIVITY REPORT FROM YOUTH COMMISSION:
City Manager Koski advised that resignations had been received from
the members of the Youth Commission in accordance with their
previous recommendation so that a new 5- member board could be
appointed. On motion of Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell, the resignations were received as submitted. The matter of
appointments to the new 5- member board was referred to a Personnel
Session of the Council, following the close of the meeting. Council-
man Tyrell noted that the Youth Commission would appreciate interest
and direction on the part of the members of the Council, and urged
attendance at their meetings. Mayor Merritt advised that he had
not attended Youth Commission meetings in order to provide the
youth with a free approach to their deliberations without the feeling
of being watched over. The summary activity report for 1970 from
the Commission was received and filed.
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION — Meeting of December 8, 1970
A. Addition. of New Section to Municipal Code Relating to
Structures with Nonconforming Setbacks in R Zones.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that this matter had been before
the Planning Commission and that it was recommended that a Public
Hearing be set by the Council for amendment of the Temple City
Municipal Code as outlined in Resolution No. 70- 397PC. Councilman
Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing for Tuesday, January 5, 1971, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and carried.
B. Proposed General Plan.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the Planning Commission
had held Public Hearings on the General Plan and has adopted
Resolution No. 70 -396 PC recommending its adoption. It was
determined that Public Hearing on the matter should be held on
January 5, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, and it was so moved by Councilman Tyrell to set Public Hearing.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
13. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Meeting of December 2, 1970
A. OAK AVENUE: LEMON TO EMPEROR - Additional Regulations.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission
recommended placement of an additional 94 feet of white passenger
loading zone on the west side of Oak Avenue, extending southerly
from the north property line of. Oak Avenue Junior High School to
provide a more adequate area for loading and unloading passengers,
and to eliminate unloading in unauthorized areas fronting the school.,"
It was moved by Councilman Harker to approve and to order the work
to be accomplished, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
B. LOWER AZUSA ROAD AT TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - Time Limit Parking.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommend-
ed placing one hour time limit parking from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
on the south side of Lower Azusa Road, extending from Temple City
Boulevard easterly to the first driveway, and on the east side of
Temple City Boulevard, extending from Lower Azusa Road to the first
drive southerly to provide the necessary turnover to the fronting
developments, with enforcement on a complaint basis only. Councilman
Briggs moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
C. SULTANA AVENUE AT LAS TUNAS DRIVE - Parking Restrictions.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Traffic Commission recommended
placement of signs reading "Two Hour Parking, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sundays Excepted" on the east and west sides of Sultana from Las
Tunas Drive to the first alley northerly, to alleviate the problem
of all -day parking on Sultana and to provide customer parking for
adjacent businesses, with enforcement on a complaint basis only.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Briggs,
and carried.
III 14. RESOLUTION NO. 70 -1064: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3254 thru
3333, in the amount of $40,414.95.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 70 -1064 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $40,414.95 DEMAND NOS. 3254 THRU 3333,
seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
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15. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski advised that a communication from the League of
Cal iforn is Cities relative to requiring railroads to landscape their
right -of -way in cities had been studied by the Planning Commission,
and that the Planning Commission indicated support of the requirement.
Councilman Briggs called to the attention of the Council the matter
of maintenance costs that would be involved which in due time would
reflect back to the taxpayer. It was concurred in by the Council
that no action be taken on the matter.
TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Charles Marshall, 8752 E. Leslie, San Gabriel, inquired as to the
abatement of billboard: signs which had not been enforced, and for
which no application for Conditional Use Permit had been made. The
City Council discussed the matter of the continued existence of non-
conforming outdoor advertising structures presently in C -2 zones,
which were presently in violation, the three -year abatement period
having been completed several months ago. The City Attorney was
instructed to initiate proceedings immediately to terminate the
existing illegal use.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
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A. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Special Meeting
of December 14, 1970.
Director of Parks & Recreation Kobett advised that an offer had been
received from the Temple City Senior Citizen's Club to donate a
public address amplifier in the amount of $135 to the City for use
at Live Oak Park in conjunction with the built -in system presently
being installed, and that the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended
its acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell to accept the
donation of a public address amplifier from the Temple City Senior
Citizens Club, and that a letter be forwarded expressing the City's
appreciation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
B. Councilman Harker noted that lights in the mall, south of Las
Tunas, east of Temple City Boulevard were not in operation. City
Manager Koski advised that the matter would be corrected.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
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Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a personnel session at 8:40 p.m.
seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
Following the personnel session the Council reconvened and the follow-
ing appointments were made by Mayor Merritt and confirmed by Council.
Environmental Study Committee: Mrs. Robert S. Allen, Darrell:
Bender, Mrs. Marlene DiGrazia, Everett H. Greenberg, Rupert (Jim)
Herrick, Dick Lucas, Mrs. Nancy Mesias, Mrs. Rochelle Taylor, and
William Wells. The Youth Commission: Arnold GaffreK Judith Golden,
Steven Johnson, Shirley Mosser, and Leslie Sunell.
Following the confirmation of appointments the Council adjourned to
the next regular meeting of the Council which will be on Tuesday
January 5, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
CHI., DEPUTY_CITY - CLERK
MAYOR