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COUNCIL MINUTES_
JANUARY 5, 1.971.
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:40 p.m.
I 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Father Stephen Blaire,
St. Luke's Catholic Church, Broadway at Cloverly, Temple City.
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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 and Recreation Director
Kobett
5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 15, 1970, as printed. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Harker and carried, Councilman Gilbertson abstaining
from voting because of his absence at that meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Amendment to Temple City Municipal
Code Relating to Nonconforming Setbacks in R Zones.
City Manager Koski advised that the matter of nonconforming set-
backs in residential zones had been before the Planning Commission,
and that the Commission had recommended the addition of a new
section to the municipal code as described in Resolution No. 70- 397PC.
Planning Director Dragicevich gave background information relative
to present requirements, and advantages to be gained by enacting the
amendment. He advised that the basic feature of the proposed amend-
ment is to allow "straight line" expansion of existing residential
structures, provided at least 3 ft. side -yard or rear -yard setback
is maintained for single -story structures, or at least a 5 ft.
setback for additions above the single -story level. The second
story level would not be applicable to existing accessory structures
with substandard yard areas.
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open and invited those
present who wished to speak on the matter to come forward. No one
came forward.
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Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
Councilman Harker moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an
ordinance as outlined in Resolution No. 70 -397PC for first reading
at the next regular meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Consideration of General Plan.
City Manager Koski advised that the matter of the General Plan had
been before the Planning Commission for two public hearings and was
now recommended to the City Council for consideration and adoption,
as presented in Resolution No. 70 -396PC
Mayor Merritt declared the Public Hearing open and invited the
Planning Director to present background information.
Council Minutes, January 5, 1971, Page 2
Planning Director Dragicevich presented the basic information
contained in the general plan with the use of exhibits which
were explained at length. The General Plan consists of the
exhibits which were presented, and a narrative portion,which
documents are on file in the office of the City Clerk. He
advised that the General Plan, as envisioned by the Planning
Commission, anticipates a population of 50,000 in the larger
Temple City area by the year 1990. The proposed plan indicates
the relationship among the land use categories based on the
transportation network, density pattern and the needs for
commercial, public and semi - public uses. The proposed plan is
realistic and practical since the objective of the Planning
Commission was to preserve the primary residential character
of the community and improve the economic base structure by
allowing to expand the present commercial facilities in the
designated locations.
Following the presentation by the Planning Director, Mayor
Merritt invited those present in the audience who wished to
speak on the matter to come forward:
John Joseph Brown, 9913 Lower Azusa Road, inquired as to the
ultimate zoning on his property which was presently R -4. He
was advised that under the proposed plan, the general use
would remain the same in that area, however that zoning matters
are specific and are considered as the situations of growth
and development warrant the change.
Charles Marshall, 8752 E. Leslie, San Gabriel, stated that
development of commercial area between the Wash and Rosemead
Boulevard would not benefit the Temple City Unified School Dis-
trict, which was a matter that should also concern the City.
No one else came forward to speak.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, which
motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to continue the Public Hearing
to January 19, 1971, to provide additional time for the public
to review the plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- 3riggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell
8. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1066: Calling and Giving Notice of Holding
a Special Municipal Election on Tuesday, March 9, 1971, for
the Purpose of Adoption of a City Charter.
The City Attorney advised that the motion to approve the
charter as presented at the last meeting had been tentative,
subject to confirmation of the full Council, which approval
was necessary before proceeding with a resolution calling
and giving notice of holding the election. Councilman
Harker moved to approve the charter as presented, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 71 -1066 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 9th
DAY OF MARCH, 1971, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS
OF SAID CITY OF A CERTAIN PROPOSAL RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A
CHARTER FOR SAID CITY. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt,
seconded by Councilman Harker and the motion carried unanimously.
City Council Minutes, January 5, 1971 - Page 3
9. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1067: Requesting the County Board of
Supervisors to Permit the Registrar of Voters to Render Specified
Services Relating to Conduct of a Special Municipal Election.
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 71 -1067 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO
RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN
SAID CITY ON MARCH 9, 1971, as a companion Resolution to
Resolution No. 71 -1066, requesting necessary services in
connection with .•special municipal election. Councilman Briggs
moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1065: Employment of Temporary Personnel
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 71 -1065 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, Councilman Gilbertson moved to
adopt, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1068: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS, Demand Nos.
3334 through 3413, in the amount of $77,111.13.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1068
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $77,111.13
DEMAND NOS. 3334 THRU 3413, seconded by Councilman Harker and
unanimously carried.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Kiwanis Club. City Manager Koski presented a request from
the Temple City Kiwanis Club to conduct their annual ':'Line
of Dimes'' solicitation on January 22, 1971, and ''Parents'
and Mothers' March" on January 23, 1971, together with a permit
to use a public address system and outlining safety measures
that would be taken. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve,
subject to insurance requirements and safety measures as
described, and that the matter be referred to the Traffic
Commission for review relative to traffic safety matters. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried.
B. Foodmakers, Inc. City Manager Koski presented a communication
from Sam Manley, Security Director of Foodmaker, Inc. requesting
permission to present further information relative to pro-
posed mobile security program for Jack -in- the -Box Drive In
located at 9202 Las Tunas Drive. Mr. Manley was present in the
audience and invited to speak on the matter. He outlined
the program of mobile security presently in effect for
other Jack -in- the -Box operations, which he stated were most
effective, wherein two off -duty police officers are able
to serve three to four locations in a mobile unit. He
advised that there was not two -way communication in the unit,
however that the officers return to the location regularly,
or can be reached by calling their reported destination.
Council Minutes, January 5, 1971 - Page 4
Lt. Vance Kirkpatrick of the Temple City Sheriff's Station was
present in the audience and was asked to give a statement relative
to the present security now in effect. Lt. Kirkpatrick advised
that the present security guard was most effective and that it
would be his recommendation to continue the program, since the
summer months will pose more of a problem and the fixed security
officer would be on the location at the moment of any trouble
rather than a delay that may be encountered with the mobile
security. Certain deficiencies in the present compliance of the
management of Jack -in- the -Box relative to chaining and securing
entrances were called to the attention of Mr. Manley. Council-
man Harker and Mayor Merritt expressed the desire to provide an
opportunity to Mr. Manley to initiate the program to determine
its effectiveness on a trial basis, until such time as a problem
might arise. Following considerable discussion, it was moved
by Councilman Briggs to deny the request of Foodmakers' Inc.
to provide alternate security arrangements for Jack -in- the -Box.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen- Harker, Merritt
C. Pacific Outdoor Advertisers and Foster & Kleiser. City Attorney
Martin advised that a communication from Pacific Outdoor Adver-
tisers and Foster & Kleiser had been received relative to
consideration of abatement provisions for outdoor advertising
structures. He advised that upon researching the ordinance
relative to such provisions, that only the structures located in
residential zones are presently in violation, and recommended
that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for
further consideration. Councilman Tyrell moved to refer the matter
to the Planning Commission for determination of whether the
application for conditional use permit for outdoor advertising uses
in all zones should be provided, or all structures prohibited, and
if prohibited, the amortization period allowed. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. As a
matter of direction to the Planning Commission, Council concurred
that the abatement period should be no longer than six years
from the date of installation, and if installed in excess of that
amount of time, six months from the date of the adoption of the
ordinance by the City Council relative to such abatement, and
that the prohibition include all zones.
13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Tom Atkins, Chairman of the Planning Commission, requested a
joint meeting with the City Council relative to formulating
the requirements for the abatement of outdoor advertising
structures. An early date will be scheduled.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Resolution No. 71 -1069: Reorganization of Youth Commission.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 71 -1069
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION No. 69 -906 OF THE
CITY COUNCIL RELATING TO REORGANIZATION OF THE YOUTH
COMMISSION, to formalize the reorganization of the
Commission in accordance with previous action of the
Council. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
City Council Minutes, January 5, 1971 - Page 5
B. Purchase of Items at Public Auction - L.A. Co. - Concrete
Mixer and Water Tank
City Manager Koski advised that the above needed items would
be auctioned at Public Auction conducted by the County of
Los Angeles on Saturday, January 9, 1971 and could be
purchased for approximately $105. Councilman Tyrell moved
to approve the request of the City Manager to attend the
auction, and to authorize probable purchase of these items.
C. Explorer Post Commendation.
Councilman Tyrell reported on the excellent assistance
received from Deputy Explorers from the Temple Sheriff's
Station Explorer Post, in assisting with traffic and other
regulations in connection with float construction at Miller
Brothers on December 30 and 31, 1970. Staff was requested
to prepare letters of commendation to the Deputy Explorers
and the Post Advisor.
D. Street Light Installation - Baldwin Avenue, Live Oak to Lower
Azusa.
City Manager Koski presented details provided by Southern
California Edison Company for the installation of street
lights on Baldwin Avenue, from Live Oak to Lower Azusa Avenue,
with estimated expenditure of $13,196.70. He advised that
the contractor who will be installing the system intends to
trench for the major portion of the median islands for the
installation of the underground conduit, however the means
for ultimate restoration of the median islands had not been
clarified and some additional expense may be involved, the
estimate for which was currently being checked. Councilman
Tyrell moved to approve the plan and authorize expenditure
in the amount of $13,196.70 of budgeted funds, for installation
of street lights on Baldwin Avenue from Live Oak to Lower
Azusa Road. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
E. Urban Problems Committee Report - "Changing Roles for Cities"
Councilman Gilbertson reported on the status of the efforts
with various cities relative to having the previous action
of the Los Angeles County Division of the Leagu e of California
Cities approving the report "Changing Roles for Cities" set
aside at the forthcoming meeting of the Board of Directors, to
be held on Thursday, January 7, 1971, at 7 :30 p.m. A workshop
to discuss the report is scheduled for 3 p.m. prior to the
evening meeting.
F. Councilman Gilbertson reported on his attendance at legislative
sessions in Washington, D. C. the previous week.
15. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn at 10:18 p.m., seconded by
Mayor Merritt and unanimously carried.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
Tuesday, January 19, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
MAYOR
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CH EF DEPUTY CITY CLERK