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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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