HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-05-04_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
MAY 4, 1971
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:40 p.m.
I 2. The invocation was given by Pastor E. E. Perry, 7th Day Adventist
Church, 9664 E. Broadway, Temple City.
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3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson
Councilmen -None
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Planning Director Dragicevich, Civil Engineering
Assistant Linares, Administrative Assistant Lantz,
District Engineer Biddlecomb
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On motion of Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Harker,
the minutes of the reguiar meeting of April 20, 1971, were
approved as written.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -321: 2nd read. Re.. Proposed Amendment to
Temple City Municipal Code - Conditional Use Permits for
Restaurants and Similar Establishments.
City Attorney Martin advised that this ordinance which would
require conditional use permits for restaurants and similar
establishments had previously received first reading, however
because of amendments presented at the last meeting to
exclude restaurants with an indoor seating capacity of 150
places and over, it was given first reading. He advised
that the phrase that was added to 36A, items 1 and 2, was a
clerical error, and should have applied to item 1 only, and
presented the ordinance for second reading and adoption, as
amended, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading
by title only of ordinance No. 71 -321 entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REPEALING SECTION 9390 (56) AND
ADDING SECTION 9202 (36A) TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO CONDITIONAL. USE PERMITS FOR RESTAURANTS. AND
SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 71 -321, as corrected, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson
NOES: Councilmen- Briggs
NEW BUSINESS:
7. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION- Meeting
of April 27, 1971.
RECOSPONSORSHIP FOR TEMPLE CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC. FOR 1971.
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parks
and Recreation Commission for recosponsorshi.p of Temple City
Youth Football, Inc., for 1971. Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve, subject to insurance coverage naming the City of
Temple City as co- insured. The motion was seconded by Council-
men Briggs and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, May 4, 1971 - Page 2
8. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Meeting of
April 27, 1971.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RE. OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING STRUCTURES AND NONCONFORMING USES.
City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission, at
their regular meeting of April 27, 1971, passed Resolution
No. 71- 415PC, recommending to the City Council an amendment
to the Temple City Municipal Code relating to outdoor
advertising structures and nonconforming uses. Councilman
Tyrell moved to set for Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 1,
1971, at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
Jay Kingry, Pacific Outdoor Advertising, extended an
invitation to the Council to tour either their plant at
1740 Narva, Los Angeles, or that of Foster & Kleiser at
1550 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, to acquaint
them with the industry, prior to action to be taken by
the Council affecting their. business.
George Kennedy, Kennedy Outdoor Advertising, 1101 Abbot,
San Gabriel, requested that he receive information relative
to the proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating
to outdoor advertising structures, and notice relative to
the forthcoming hearing.
9. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS RE. CITY BUILDING LAWS: Increase in
Fee Schedules.
City Manager Koski advised that the County Board of
Supervisors recently adopted several amendments to the
County Building laws, increasing fees for building,
grading, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits by
approximately 25 %, as well as an increase in the fees for
processing substandard properties, provisions on unfinished
buildings, and various editorial changes in Chapters 98
and 99 of the County Building Code. He advised further that
the last time building permit:,fees were increased by
the Council was in 1967.
Following discussion of proposed changes as outlined by
staff memorandum dated April 27, 1971, together with
explanation of fee comparisons provided by District Engineer
Biddlecomb, City Attorney Martin presented the following
Ordinances for first reading:
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -323, entitled AN. ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -270, THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY-OF
TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS AND TO
BUILDING AND PROPERTY REHABILITATION,
ORDINANCE N0. 71 -324, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -270 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING
TO FEES,
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -325, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 68 -270 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO FEES,
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -326, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 68 -270 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO FEES, and
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -327 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 68 -270 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO FEES,
which ordinances adopt County Ordinances 10222, 10204 (except
for Table 3A set forth separately), 10205, 10206 and. 10207
respectively.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, and to set for
Public Hearing on June 1, 1971 at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, May 4, 1971 - Page 3
10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: PERSIMMON AVENUE - Grand Avenue to
Lower Azusa (including portion of Grand Avenue and
Fairview Avenue) - Approve Plans and Specifications.
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to City Council
action, that plans and specifications for street improvements,
Persimmon Avenue, Grand to Lower Azusa Road, east and west
sides (including Grand Avenue from Persimmon Avenue, easterly
and westerly to join existing curb; and Fairview Avenue,
from Persimmon Avenue easterly, an extension of the original
petition requested by property owners), had been prepared,
and authorization was requested to advertise for and
receive bids. Construction costs were estimated at $22,665,
with $11,843 to be paid by property owner and $10,822 to be
paid by the City. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve plans
and specifications and to authorize advertising for and
receiving of bids, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
11. AGREEMENT: 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE - Engineering
Agreement, Los Angeles County Flood Control District and
City of Temple City (revised).
City Manager Koski advised that a revised agreement had now
been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control
District, to replace the tentative agreement approved by
the City Council on January 19, 1971, by and between the
Los Angeles County Flood Control District and the City of
Temple City for preparation of design on the 1970 Storm
Drain Projects 8050, 9606 and 9607. Councilman Tyrell moved
to approve and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1099: WARRANTS & DEMANDS - Demand Nos.
4011 thru 4085, in the amount of $23,514.37.
Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1099,
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$23,514.37, DEMAND NOS. 4011 thru 4085. Councilman
Merritt seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
13. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Resignation of Keith Corzine from Traffic Commission.
On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried, the resignation of Keith Corzine from the Traffic
Commission, because he no longer resides in the City was
accepted with regret and the office declared open. Staff
was instructed to prepare an appropriate plaque.
B. Request for Replacement of Inadequate Lighting - L.O.P.
A request from C. E. Carmichael, Chairman of the Kiwanis
Hersperger Project to remodel the former maintenance
building at Live Oak Park, for replacement of inadequate
lighting fixtures in the amount of $452.43 was received.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the purchase as an
additional budget item and to appropriate additional funds
in the amount of $452.43 from the General Fund and amend
the adopted budget accordingly. Councilman Harker seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
14. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
A. Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 Olive - urged the City Council
to take a stand against the proposed increase in the
County Rax Rate.
Council Minutes, May 4, 1971 - Page 4
B. Jerry Delauney, DSA Radio, 10661 Freer, spoke on
several items: 1) that he would support an effort
for no increase in the county tax rate, 2) requested
a check of zoning for property at 9962 Olive., for use
as a shop for their DSA radio station. Staff was
directed to check on the matter and Mr. Delauney was
advised to also contact the property owner as to its
availability, and 3) Requested that a study session
with the Carty Counci 1 be rescheduled.
C. Dominic Mortellaro, member of the Chamber of Commerce
suggested that the malls be named or numbered, so that
they could be identified for special events in the malls,
and that the matter be placed for budget consideration
to prepare the necessary signs. He was advised that a
contest might be conducted by the Chamber to suggest
these names, and that the matter would receive budget
consideration.
D. Mayor Gilbertson noted that other representatives from
the Chamber who were present this evening included
Matt English, Chamber Manager, and Mrs. Penny Graham.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Tyrell presented a proposal to initiate an
amendment to the Charter of the County of Los Angeles
which will limit the ability of the Board of Supervisors
to tax. He suggested that a study be commenced to estab-
lish a fair tax rate, and that appropriate petitions
could then be circulated among all cities and all citizens
to have this matter of referendum at the next election.
B. Councilman Tyrell suggested that another effort be made
concerning taxes, that the school board stop further
action in connection with their contemplated implementation
of flexible scheduling at Temple City High School as
proposed, until such time as the majority of persons
that have been elected have taken their seats.
C. Councilman Tyrell expressed concern for the structure of
government when people are elected who are no longer
dedicated to government and refuse to salute the Flag,
as has happened at Berkeley.
D. City Attorney Martin suggested two other approaches
in regard to limiting the County Board of Supervisors
to levy tax rates, that they be limited in the number of
people they represent, or consider an initiative for
some change in structure whereby we would change to a
burrough system where there is some form of autonomy in
the burroughs.
E Councilman Harker advised that he had been appointed to
serve on the Transportation Planning Committee of the
Southern California Association of Governments which is
now reorganized and includes the Transportation Association
of Southern California (TASC). The first meeting will be
on June 3,1971.
F Mayor Gilbertson presented Resolution No. 71 -1100
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY COMMEMORATING THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF
THE FOUNDING OF MISSION SAN GABRIEL ARCHANGEL.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, May 4, 1971 - Page 5
G. Mayor Gilbertson presented a proposal whereby the City
would take the leadership along the lines of encouraging
a system, with the assistance of the Traffic Commission
and Chamber of Commerce, whereby persons commuting to
the inner city to work might register for share the ride,
thereby reducing the number of vehicles on the road.
H. Mayor Gilbertson advised that Mr. Fred Webster of the
California State Department of Employment, Duarte, had
suggested that while their office could not greatly
assist in handling applications for the number of youth
needing summer jobs, that if we could obtain some
volunteers from this community, they could support them
to the extent of providing supervisory assistance. This
matter was referred to the Youth Commission who have
already undertaken a pilot project, together with the
Chamber of Commerce.
16. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson, .
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned to a Study
Session at 8:50 p.m., following which adjournment would be to
an adjourned meeting to be held on Monday, May 10, 1971, at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
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