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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-01-05_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY 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. 1 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. 1,. 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 ATTEST: CH EF DEPUTY CITY CLERK