HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-06-01_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 1, 1971
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:37 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Father Ian Holland,
St. Luke's Catholic Church, Cloverly at Broadway, Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Gilbertson
ABSENT: Councilmen- Tyrell
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks & Recreation
Director Kobett, Civil Engineering Assistant
Linares, Planning Technician Burnham,
District Engineer Biddlecomb
Councilman Briggs moved to excuse the absence of Councilman
Tyrell due to vacation, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 18, 1971 as written, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried, Councilman Harker abstaining.
At this point, Mayor Gilbertson paid recognition to Temple City
Senior Citizens Organization, Mrs. Marion Lawrenz, President.
A certificate of appreciation was presented by the Mayor in
recognition of the fine contribution provided to the community
through this organization.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Proposed Amendment to Temple
City Municipal Code Re. Outdoor Advertising Structures and
Nonconforming Uses.
City Manager Koski advised that this matter had been set for
Public Hearing to consider the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to amend the Temple City Municipal Code relating
to outdoor advertising structures and nonconforming uses as
set forth in Resolution No. 71- 415PC, and that proper notice
had been sent.
Planning Director Dragicevich presented background information,
advising that pursuant to the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, outdoor advertising structures would be permitted
only in C -M, M -1 and M -2 zones provided a conditional use permit
is first obtained. He advised that all existing advertising
structures in the City are subject to an amortization schedule
which is based on the type of structures and the installation
date; that the amortization schedule for signs on wooden supports
would be 9 years, and for signs on steel supports, 13 years from
date of installation. Further, that according to the Planning
Commission proposal, only 2 signs would be left in C -2 zones,
and that most billboards in C -M, M -1 and M -2 zones would be abated
after the adoption of the proposed ordinance unless a conditional
use permit is obtained.
The Planning Director further advised that a second portion of the
Planning Commission resolution refers to the status of nonconforming
uses listed in the Conditional Use Permit Section; that Section 9277
of the Code is proposed to be amended to accommodate existing
kennels, but not other conditional use permit uses presently
included in that section of the code.
Council Minutes, June 1, 1971 - Page 2
Mayor Gilbertson declared the Public Hearing open, and invited
those present who wished to speak to come forward.
Jay Kingry, Pacific Outdoor Advertising, 1740 Narva Street, Los
Angeles, spoke to the Council, assisted by John Glyn of Foster
and Kleiser Advertising Co. to describe exhibits which were
presented. A substitute resolution to that adopted by the
Planning Commission was presented jointly by the two agencies
for consideration, with schedule for amortization of signs
depicted by exhibit. Mr. Kingry advised that other cities are
writing suitable ordinances to meet the needs of the industry,
naming South El Monte., Rosemead, Baldwin Park, Pasadena, Arcadia
and Alhambra. He stated that his agency and Foster and Kleiser
were opposed to the conditional use permit requirement.
George Kennedy, Kennedy Outdoor Advertising Co., discussed the
need for the billboard companies to stay in business and the
service performed by them. He stated that he felt that all
advertising should be limited, whether by point of purchase or
by billboard. He felt that there should be regulations so that
the number of billboards within a certain area would be limited
and that the regulation suggested as to 300' per sign was more
important than the permissable zone.
No one else cameforward to speak. Councilman Briggs moved to
close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
In closed discussion the Council considered the need to be
sensitive to the established businesses involved as well as
the ecological aspect in the proposed abatement of signs; the
number of signs that would remain under the proposed amendment
recommended by the Planning Commission as well as under the pro -
posal presented by the sign companies; the background of condi-
tional use permit requirement for many businesses, not just bill-
boards; the total effect of the billboards within the community
and the need to control the undesirable aspects. In regard to
the conditional use permit requirement wherein each case would
be considered when presented, staff was directed to prepare a
check list of standards that would be applicable.
City Attorney Martin noted two differences between the industry
and staff recommendations, one, that . industry was proposing
that signs be allowed by one method or another in C -2 zones,
while staff recommended that they be phased out; and the other,
that for C -M and M zones., staff proposed conditional use permit
requirement and industry proposed that they be permitted without
a conditional use permit. He suggested that the Council might
consider a compromise situation, to grandfather in the existing
signs, but require a conditional use permit for new .signs.
City Attorney Martin also called attention to the restriction
proposed in the section regarding kennels. He advised that by
referring only to kennels as proposed by Planning Commission,
this would make non- conforming many uses that now require
conditional use permit--that if we are now going to require a
conditional use permit, for example, for restaurants, then all
existing restaurants would become non - conforming.
In order to give consideration to the standards that would be
used, and to consider the recommendations of the City Attorney
and to provide additional review of the matters involved,
Councilman Briggs, moved to reopen and continue the public
hearing to June 15, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Harker and carried.
7 PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 p.m. Re. Proposed Amendments re. Temple
City Building Laws - Increase in Fee Schedules: ORDINANCE NOS.
71 -323, 71 -324, 71 -325, 71 -326 and 71 -327 - 2nd read.
City Manager Koski advised that this matter had been set for
Public Hearing in order to adopt by reference the County Ordinances
relating to building laws, and that first reading on the above
ordinances had been held on May 4, 1971.
Council Minutes, June 1, 1971 - Page 3
City Attorney Martin presented the following Ordinances for
second reading by title only, and adoption:
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -323, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 68- 267, THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RELATING TO UNOCCUPIED,BUILDINGS AND TO BUILDING AND PROPERTY
REHABILITATION,
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -324, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 68 -267 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 -268 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO FEES,
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -327, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 68 -269 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 Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt
by title only, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: Re. Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Re.
Classification for Water Wells and Related Facilities -
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -328 - 2nd read.
City Manager Koski advised that this matter had been set for
Public Hearing to consider recommendation of Planning Commission
relating to conditional use permits for water wells and related
facilities in residential zones as set forth in Resolution No.
71- 418PC, and that first reading has been given to Ordinance
No. 71 -328 on this matter on May 18, 1971. Planning Director
Dragicevich presented background information advising that
the Sunnyslope Water Company had prepared a comprehensive
plan for development of facilities in the service area of the
company and that one third of the City and 90% of the commercial
development within the`City boundary are served by this company.
He stated that these types of water facilities are, in general,
located in residential areas and are screened from view by walls,
fences and plantings. Further, that the Temple City Municipal
Code allows testing and exploration of natural resources in
any zone, but production and processing in commercial and
manufacturing zones only. With the proposed amendment,
exploration, extraction and processing of water would also be
permitted in residential zones subject to obtaining a
Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the Public Hearing open and invited
those present who wished to speak on the matter to come forward.
No one came forward.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -328 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9202
(32) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDITIONAL
USES, for second reading by title only, and adoption. It was
so moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs.
By roll call vote, second reading by title only and adoption was
not unanimous, following which City Attorney Martin presented
Ordinance No. 71 -328 for second reading by title only. Councilman
Merritt moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman
Briggs and unanimously carried. Councilman Merritt moved to
adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs, The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Briggs, Harker, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen - Gilbertson
ABSENT: Councilmen -Tyre '1
Council Minutes, June 1, 1971 - Page 4
9. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: Street Improvements - Persimmon Avenue -
Grand. Avenue to Lower Azusa.._
City Manager Koski advised that sealed competitive bids" were
opened by the City Clerk for street improvements, Persimmon
Avenue, Grand to Lower Azusa Road, on May 26, 1971, following
public advertising, and that the low bid in the amount of
$19,711.80, approximately 13% below the Engineer's estimate of
$22,665, was received from B & T Construction of Baldwin Park.
Also that an estimate of cost for providing the required con-
struction supervision, inspection and surveys for the proposed
street improvements had been received from Krelle & Lewis, Inc.,
in the amount of $2,200.
Councilman Harker moved to accept the low bid from B & T Con-
struction Co., Baldwin Park, in the amount of $21,911.80, and
to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement; and
to authorize Krelle & Lewis, Inc., to perform construction
survey and inspectional services, estimated at $2,200 with final
costs to be determined upon completion of work, for Persimmon
Avenue street improvements, as described. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
10. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: LOS ANGELES COUNTY
A. General Services Agreement - 5 years
B. Street Maintenance and Construction - 5 years
C. Hospitalization of City Prisoners - 5 years
City Manager Koski advised that agreements for County Services
were due for renewal at this time, and that the following
resolutions had been prepared for Council consideration in
connection with renewals:
Resolution No. 71 -1104 -
Resolution No. 71 -1105 -
Resolution No. 71 -1106 -
Resolution No. 71 -1107 -
Resolution No. 71 -1108 -
Engineering Services,
Master House Numbering Map,
Personnel Services,
City Prosecution Service, and
Communications Equipment Repair
which resolutions were part of the General Services Agreement,
and that following the approval of the agreement and the
adoption of the resolutions, the services were provided only
upon request of the agency concerned.
Also, that the following resolutions had been prepared for
extending 5 -year agreements as follows:
Resolution No. 71 -1109 - Street Maintenance and Construction, and
Resolution No. 71-1110 --Hospitalization of City Prisoners
The need for Personnel Services from the County was discussed, and
it was the consensus of the Council that the resolution to request
these services should be deleted.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the renewal of the General
Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles, and to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, and to adopt the
following resolutions:
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1104 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY
ENGINEER TO PERFORM CERTAIN SERVICES,
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1105 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE COUNTY
ENGINEER TO MAINTAIN THE MASTER HOUSE NUMBERING MAP,
Council Minutes, June 1, 1971 - Page 5
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1107 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE. CONTRACT FOR CITY PROSECUTION
SERVICE,
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1108 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT,
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1109, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT
WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING STREET MAINTENANCE AND
CONSTRUCTION, and
RESOLUTION No. 71 -1110, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING HOSPITALIZATION OF CITY PRISONERS.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
11. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: Community Recreation Program with Temple
City Unified School District - 1 year period.
City Manager Koski advised that the agreement for community
recreation program between the City of Temple City and the Temple
City Unified School District expires June 30, 1971, and that it
was recommended for renewal without change.
Councilman Briggs moved to approve, subject to adoption of the
budget, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
12. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: L & L Gardening Service - 1 year period
City Manager Koski advised that the agreement for median strip
maintenance on Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues with L & L Garden-
ing Service expires on June 30, 1971, and that it was recommended_
for renewal without change.
Councilman Harker moved to approve, subject to adoption of the
budget, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
13. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS PERMITS:
City Manager Koski advised that ten applications were received for
sale of fireworks, that the locations had been checked by the
Planning Department, and that one location, St. Luke's Church, did
not meet zoning requirements. In all instances necessary deposits
and/or insurance certificates had been received.
Father Stephen Blaire, St. Luke's Church, present in the audience,
advised that he had been unaware until today of the zoning require-
ment, and stated that he was willing to try to obtain a location
in a commercial zone.
Councilman Harker moved to approve all locations as follows:
1. Temple City Youth Football - Ralph's Market
9470 Las Tunas Drive
2. Dad's Committee Post Troop 171 - Pancake Alley
5721 N. Rosemead Blvd.
3. Job's Daughters Bethel 179 - Tastee Freez
4805 Temple City Blvd.
4. Optimist Club of Temple City - Gateway Markets
5449 Rosemead Blvd.
5. Boy Scout Troop 179 - T. C. Church of Nazarene
9953 Las Tunas Drive
6. T. C. Post 279, American: Leg. - Market Basket
6340 Rosemead Blvd.
Council Minutes,.June ], 1971 - Page 6
7. St. Luke's Catholic Church - St. Luke's Grounds
9.451 Broadway
8.. Temple City Y's Men's Club - Southwest corner Alessandro
and Las Tunas Drive
9. Temple City Jaycees - Alpha Beta Market
5935 Temple City Blvd.
10. T. C. Ward, Church of Jesus - 6258 Rosemead Blvd.
Christ of Latter Day Saints
with the exception of No. 7, St. Luke's Church, which application
was approved on the condition that a bonafide effort be made to
find a location to sell such fireworks in a commercial zone; with
the understanding that if unable to do so, the permit be granted
as outlined in the request; that this approval is not to constitute
a precedent, but is granted this year only, so as not to cause a
hardship. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried,
Councilman Gilbertson abstaining.
14. STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION: Temple City Boulevard - Between Live Oak
Avenue and S.P.R.R. Right -of -Way
City Manager Koski advised that as part of a program to provide
street lighting for the safety and protection of residents in the
City, the Southern California Edison Company has submitted pre-
liminary plans and cost estimates for installation of street lights
on Temple City Boulevard, Live Oak to S.P.R.R. Right -of -Way. Estimated
costs were outlined by memorandum dated May 26, 1971, in the amount
of $1,371.50 for new steel poles, with energy costs estimated at
$],545 for the entire project. Lights installed on existing poles
would be borne by the Edison Company. Councilman Harker moved to
approve as set forth, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
15. PROPOSED BUDGET - 1971 -72.
City Manager Koski advised that proposed budgets for 1971 -72 had
now been submitted to the Council for consideration and that
Public Hearings may now be set. Councilman Harker moved to receive
the proposed budget for 1971 -72 as submitted by the City Manager, and
to set Public Hearings for June 3, 10, 17 and 24, subject to any .
supplemental meetings that may be required. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
16, ORDINANCE No. 71 -329: 1st read. Re. Proposed Amendment to'Temple
City Municipal Code Relating to Granting Franchises for Commercial
Antenna Television Systems.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -329 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO ARTICLE
VI OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF
FRANCHISES FOR COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS, advising that
the ordinance had been drafted, in part, from the model ordinance
prepared by the League of California Cities, and would provide
enabling legislation for granting non - exclusive CATV franchises.
Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading, seconded by
Councilman Harker and carried.
17. REPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY COMMITTEE:
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council action on
November 17, 1970, Mayor Merritt had appointed members to serve
on the Environmental Study Committee, and that this group had been
meeting the third Thursday of each month since January, with Mike
Burnham, Planning Technician, as staff liaison.
Planning Technician Burnham introduced the members of the Committee
present in the audience, and presented the report which had been
compiled, covering four areas of environmental pollution, namely -
air, water, noise and solid waste. The report was reviewed by the
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Council, and the Committee wasmcommended for the professional
manner in which they had undertaken the project. Councilman
Merritt moved that the committee be retained for further work,
and to accept the report with deep appreciation.
18. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1103: Employment of Temporary Personnel
Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1103 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINT-
ING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson and carried.
19. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1111: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 4153
THRU 4224, IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,035.34.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1111 entitled
A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $25,035.34, DEMAND NOS.
4153 THRU 4224. Councilman Briggs seconded the motion which was
so ordered.
20. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski presented a request from Temple City Lionettes
to conduct eyemobile clinic in Temple City Park on Friday and
Saturday, September 17 -18, 1971. Councilman Merritt moved to
approve, subject to necessary insurance, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried.
21. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Matt English, Manager, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, spoke
of the need to begin plans for the City Picnic, and urged that a
date be set. Council concurred in the date of September 18,
1971, for the Annual City Picnic.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Division Assistant Chief Dean Russell, Los Angeles County
Fire Department, was introduced. He spoke briefly relative
to the hazards of so- called "Safe and Sane" fireworks, and
urged the Council to consider banning this activity in future
years.
Mayor Gilbertson reported on the efforts of the Mayors of
San Gabriel Valley to protest to the County Board of Super-
visors relative to increased taxes. He advised that he would
attend Budget Hearings at the Board of Supervisors, which are
scheduled to begin June 7, 1971.
C. City Manager Koski requested authorization for Civil Engineer-
ing Assistant Linares to attend a public works workshop, to
be held in Anaheim, June 7 -8, 1971, with registration fee in
the amount of $50 to be paid by the City. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to a personnel session at
10:35 p.m., seconded by Councilman Harker and carried. Following
the personnel session, Council reconvened, and adjourned to June 3,
1971, 7:30 p.m., at which time the Bud et Hearing would be con-
ducted.
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