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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-02-02_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1971 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:40 p.m. I2. The invocation was given by Councilman Briggs. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by 'Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Harker, Tyrell, Merritt Councilmen- None City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Civil Engineering Assistant Linares, District Engineer Edwin Biddlecomb. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1971, as written, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. Mayor Merritt recognized exchange student Adil Grecim, present in the audience, as well as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: I6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS (Curb, gutter and driveway approaches pursuant to Chapter 27 of Streets and Highways Code). 1 A. KAUFFMAN AVENUE, east side, Garibaldi to Longden. B. KAUFFMAN AVENUE, west side, Garibaldi to Longden. C. GARIBALDI AVENUE, north side, Temple City Blvd. to Camellia. D. GARIBALDI AVENUE, north side, Kauffman Avenue to Golden West. City Manager Koski advised that Public Hearing on the above assessments had been set pursuant to Chapter 27 of Streets and Highways Code and that due notice had been provided to all concerned. 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. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the assessments for the property owners on the above projects as outlined on memorandum from Superintendent of Streets dated Feburary 2, 1971, and to direct that the properties be so assessed. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -317: 2nd reading. Re. Amendment to Temple City Municipal Code Relating to Non - conforming. Setbacks in R. Zones. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -317 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTION 9278.1 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NON- CONFORMING STRUCTURES, for second reading, by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, February 2, 1971 - Page 2 8. PROPOSED COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STUDY: Re. Consideration of proposal for feasibility study of commercial development by Kirchner, Moore and Co. City Manager Koski advised that the proposal of Kirchner, Moore and Company had been submitted to the Council at the last regular meeting held on January 19, 1971, wherein coordinated services of the firm would be provided relative to commercial development. City Attorney Martin advised that actually two proposals were involved, one to buy bonds add finance the project, and the other to act as consultant with sale of bonds to someone else. He stated the proposal or alternate proposal, would be subject to the understanding that 1) there would be a preliminary feasibility report, -Re..- the Attorney General's opidior and 2) that the firms' feasibility report to be no cost to the City, that the rest of the contract is a follow - through after that comes in; however that if the report, Re.. the Attorney General's opinion is negative the contract would be terminated or cancelled. Councilman Briggs moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 9 RETAIL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C -1): Re. Consideration of Interim Ordinance Relating to Downtown Business Area. City Manager Koski advised that the matter of an amendment to the retail commercial zone for the downtown business area was referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation as directed by the Council at a previous meeting. The Planning Commission recommended the adoption of an interim ordinance prescribing a C -1 zone excluding drive -in eating places., service stations, laundromats, car washes, car agencies, billiard parlors and a number of other uses which may be more compatable in other types of zones; with business and professional offices, lodges and meeting halls permitted, but not on the ground or main floor of the building. Following discussion on the matter, City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -318, entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ENACTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 65858 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ESTABLISHING A NEW "C -1" EXCLUSIVE COMMERCIAL ZONE IN THE CITY AND IMPOSING THE REGULATIONS THEREOF UPON CERTAIN PARCELS AND AREAS OF THE CITY, PENDING CURRENT STUDIES FOR PERMANENT AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING CODE. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 10. TRACT NO. 30308 - SUPPLEMENTAL PROCEEDINGS (Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital) - Release of Prior Declaration. City Manager Koski advised that Santa Anita Medical Inc., buyers of Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital and Retirement Center, 5522 Gracewood, had requested a release from the City relative to any obligations, covenants or restrictions which may be imposed by the Declaration of Lot Combination recorded June 3, 1970, in Official Record of Los Angeles County, which was a preliminary step to Subdivision Tract No. 30308, approved by the City Council on September 1, 1970. Morris Findley, representing the owner, clarified the need for the release to complete the escrow on the property. Councilman Harker moved to grant the release to Santa Anita Medical Inc., Re. Declaration of Lot Combination recorded June 3, 1970, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. Council Minutes - February 2, 1971 - Page 3 11. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Re. Providing Minimum Security Provisions for New Structures. City Manager Koski advised that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, urged by the County Sheriff's Office and the County Engineer, had recently amended the Uniform Building Code to include regulations for security to assist in combating incidents of burglaries. He advised that the regulations would apply to new residential and commercial construction which would require that doors, windows and exterior openings meet minimum standards as set forth in ordinance no. 19,163, adopted by the County of Los Angeles, adding Chapter 67 to the County Building Code. City Attorney Martin presented proposed ordinance 71 -319 to amend Ordinance 68 -267 of the City of Temple City, to include adoption of security provisions in the Buidding Code as outlined. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Harker. A roll call vote on the motion carried unanimously, Councilman Gilbertson reserving the right to vote no on the adoption. 12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Meeting of January 26, 1971: A. AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A ZONING MODIFICATION. COMMITTEE City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission had adopted Resolution No. 71 -401PC recommending the establishment of a Zoning Modification Committee to consist of the City Manager, a member of the Planning. Commission and the Planning Director, to review and consider minor modifications of zoning requirements such as parking, driveway width, signs, height of structures, and walls and fences. Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing for Tuesday, March 2, 1971, at 7 :30 p.m., secorded by Councilman Gilbertson arid unanimously carried. B. SCAG REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT GUIDE City Manager Koski advised that reports from the Southern California Association of Governments entitled "An Interim Policy Plan," "Interim Open Space Element" and "Interim Water Sewer Element" dealing with policy, plans, open space element and water /sewer element had been reviewed by the Planning Commission in relation to the recently adopted Temple City General. Plan. He-advised that the Planning Commission concurred that the statistical data relating to the West San Gabriel Valley Area was basically the same as that included in the West San Gabriel Valley Area General Plan prepared by the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission and erzdor_sed Lby>>:the City Council on July 3, 1968, and the General Plan for Temple City adopted by the City Council on January 19, 1971. Councilman Harker moved to concur with the recommendation to approve the reports as being in conformity with the general plan, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 13. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meetings of September 16, 1970 and January 20, 1971: City Manager Koski advised that the Parks & Recreation Commission had recommended re- cosponsorship of the following organizations: A. Temple City United Soccer Club (1970-71 season) B. Temple City Chiefs Lacrosse Club (1971 season) C. Temple City. Senior Citizens (year 1971) Council Minutes, February 2, 1971 - Page 4 Councilman Tyrell moved to approve re- cosponsorship of the organizations for the periods specified, as outlined by the City Manager in memorandum dated January 22, 1971, seconded by. Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1075: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3480 thru 3549, in the amount of $27,246.04. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1075 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $27,246.04, DEMAND NOS. 3480 THRU 3549, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Following discussion as to the services received by the City from the League of California Cities, staff was directed to prepare a letter to the League advising of the dissatisfaction, to be mailed with the warrant covering the annual service charge. 15. COMMUNICATIONS: A. CAMELLIA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE - Approval of vendors for parade route, assembly and disbanding areas. City Manager Koski presented a request for approval from the Temple City Camellia Festival for the following vendors at the Camellia Festival parade route, assembly areas and disbanding areas: 1) Candied Apples - Parade Route Wa Ko Ta Ni Ka Horizon Club (Campfire Girls) 2) Popcorn and Peanuts - Parade Route Boy Scout Troop 174 3) Ice Cream - Parade Route and Disbanding Area. Cadette Girl Scout Troop 444 4) Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Doughnuts - Assembly Area G i r l Scout Troop 460 5) Camellia Hats - Parade Route and City Coverage Temple City Rainbow for Girls, Bethel 179 6) Helium Balloons - Parade Route and City Coverage Temple City Performing Arts Boosters of Temple City High 7) Old Car Opportunities - Adjacent to Temple City Park Camellia Lions Club Councilman Tyrell moved to approve as presented, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. B. REQUEST FOR VENDORS PERMIT City Manager Koski presented a request for vendors permit and license by Fritz Lauber to sell merchandise from the street, at the Temple City Camellia Parade. Following discussion as to the policy of the Council to not allow such permit except to organized groups through the Camellia Festival Committee, Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the permit and to authorize the refund of License and permit fees paid by the applicant. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. C. TEMPLE CITY SISTER CITY - REQUEST TO PROVIDE PLAQUE FOR MAGDALENA City Manager Koski presented a communication from Robert Langworthy, President, Temple City Sister City, Inc. requesting assistance of the City in providing a plaque for Magdalena De Kino, similar to the one placed in Temple City Park .in.1966. Council deferred action until the Council representative to the Sister City organization would have an opportunity to look into the matter and to determine costs involved. 1 1 1 Council Minutes, February 2, 1971 - Page 5 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK No one came forward. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. City Manager Koski presented an application for a community antenna television franchise, copies of which had been forwarded to all Councilmen for study. The matter was referred to a study session to be held on Tuesday, March 2, 1971, following the regular meeting of the Council. B. Mayor Merritt and Councilman Gilbertson reported briefly on the Legislative Conference held in Sacramento. C. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2 - RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1076 City Manager Koski presented background information relative to consideration of proposed underground utility district for area bounded on the west by the westerly property line of Kauffman Avenue; on the south by the southerly right -of -way line of the east -west alley; on the east by the easterly right -of -way line of Golden West Avenue, and on the north by the centerline of Las Tunas Drive. He advised that the Underground Utility Advisory Committee had met, pursuant to Ordinance No. 68 -265, and that it was the consensus of the Committee that pursuant to PUC Decision No. 73078 in case No. 8209, a public hearing be set relating to the establishment of Underground District No. 2. City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 71 -1076 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 2, setting public hearing for Tuesday, February 16, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs, and unanimously carried. D. LIVE OAK PARK EXPANSION: ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - Roy C. Barnett of Riverside City Manager Koski advised that the contract for sprinkler system and landscaping for Live Oak Park expansion, approved by the City Council on May 28, 1970, plus additional work for newly acquired property authorized on August 11, 1970, had been completed by the contractor Roy C. Barnett of Riverside, however, several minor items remained to be done. Councilman Tyrell moved that the work be accepted, that filing of Notice of Completion be authorized; that payment be minus cost of completing any minor items not done by contractor in approximate amount of $200; and that retention of 10% ($3,347.25) be held for 35 -day lien period. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. E. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND CPRS CONFERENCE - FRESNO (February 19-23, 1971) City Manager Koski presented requests from Parks and Recreation Commissioner Greenberg and Director Kobett to attend CPRS Conference to be held in Fresno, February 19 -23, 1971. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the attendance of Commissioner Greenberg and Director of Parks & Recreation Kobett, at the CPRS Conference, as outlined in memorandums to the City Manager dated January 26 and February 2, 1971, with attendant expenses paid in accordance with estimated per diem policy. 1 1 Council Minutes, February 2, 1971 - Page 6 F. SCAG ANNUAL MEETING - February 10, 1971 City Manager Koski advised that in canvassing the Council it had been determined that no councilman would be able to attend the SCAG Annual Meeting to be held February 9 -11, 1971 in Newport Beach, and that it was important that a representative be in attendance if at all possible. Since no councilman could attend, Councilman Tyrell moved that City Manager Koski be authorized to serve as an alternate in the absence of a representative, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 18. ADJOURNMENT Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: AP CHIE' DEPUTY CITY CLERK /0-(A-.1), -/A) MAYOR