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COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 20, 1971
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:40 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend James Thomann, First.United
Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West, Temple City:
I3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson.
4. ROLL CALL:
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PRESENT: Councilmen - Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson
ABSENT: Councilmen- Briggs
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich,-Civil Engineering Assistant
Linares, Assistant Fire Chief Dean Russell
Councilman Merritt moved to excuse Councilman Briggs'. absence
for cause, seconded by. Councilman Harker, and carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes e4 the regular meeting
!held July 6, 1971.,'.as mailed:; secondedby Councilman Harker and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -330 - 2nd read.
Re. Amending Ordinance No. 69-291 (Fire Code) by adopting by
reference County Ordinance No. 10,251.
City Manager Koski advised that Notices for Public Hearing had
been published as required to hold hearing for the purpose of
adopting by reference County Ordinance No. 10,251, amending the
Fire Code. Assistant Chief Dean Russell reported that the
amendment was primarily to define mobile homes as structures and
to provide restrictions for open fires in areas within 500' of
of native brush covered land.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the Public Hearing open and invited
those present who wished to speak for or against the matter to
come forward. No one wished to speak.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded
by Councilman Harker and carried.
Following discussion, particularly as the ordinance might pertain
to restriction of outdoor. barbecues, Councilman Merritt moved to
waive further reading and adopt. Councilman' Tyrell seconded the
motion, however he stated that he felt the ordinance had poor
construction. There was no opposition and the motion carried.
7 ORDINANCE NO. 71 -332: 2nd read. Re. Amendment to Municipal
Code Relating to Personnel.
City. Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -332, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 2371,
2368 and 2702 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PERSONNEL for second reading by title only. Councilman Harker
moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and carried.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -333: 2nd read. Re. Creating and Establishing
a Community Redevelopment Agency.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -333 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CREATING AND ESTABLISHING
A. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, for second reading by title only.
Councilman Harker moved to waive further reading and adopt,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Council Minutes, July 20, 1971 - Pag e 2
9. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -334: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Municipal
Code Regarding Outdoor Advertising Structures,
City Attorney Martin advised that in accordance with the
instruction of the Council, Ordinance No. 71 -334 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS
9202 AND 9273, OR THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, had been prepared and
was presented for first reading by title only. Councilman
Harker moved to waive further reading, and to refer back to
Planning for review, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried. Affirmation of acceptability of the ordinance as
written was given by Jay Kingry, representative of Pacific
Outdoor Advertising Co., and John Glyn, representative of
Foster & Kleiser, who were present in the audience.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of July 13
1971.
A. PROPOSED C -1 RETAIL COMMERCIAL ZONE:
City Manager Koski advised that the proposed C -1 Retail
Commercial Zone consisted of two parts (a) establishment of
C -1 zone with a list of permitted uses, and (b) a change of
zone from C -2, General Commercial, to C -1 Retail Commercial
for properties generally fronting on Las Tunas Drive, as more
fully set forth by property description contained in Resolution
No. 71- 420PC, and that the Planning Commission had adopted
Resolution No. 71- 420PC, recommending the amendment to the
Municipal Code. He advised that zoning was presently
restricted by Interim Ordinance No. 71 -322 until April 20,
1972. .
Councilman Tyre l l moved to set for Public Hearing for
September 7, 1971, at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Mayor Gilbertson
and carried.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING MODIFICATION COMMITTEE -
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -335 - 1st read.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -335 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW PART IIIA
TO ARTICLE IX OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
A ZONING MODIFICATION COMMITTEE, which had been drawn as a
result of previous consideration by the Council in joint
session with the Planning Commission, for first reading by
title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION — Meeting of July 7, 1971:
A. "SHARE -THE- RIDE" PROGRAM.
City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission
recommended implementation of a share - the -ride program
wherein a City staff member would serve as coordinator. A
report from the City. Attorney's Office was received, advising
that no legal liabilities could be foreseen in the establishment
of a central bureau to provide residents with car pool information
so long as there was no involvement in providing drivers and /or
automobiles. Councilman Harker moved to approve, and to
instruct staff to carry out the City's part in the program as
outlined, on a trial basis, 1) to see if it does entail
expense, and 2) to see if participation is worthwhile and
justifies the effort. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
Council. Minutes, July 20, 1971 - Page 3
B. LAS TUNAS DRIVE - SIGNAL MODIFICATION.
City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission recommended
that signals on Las Tunas Drive at Sultana, Loma, Alessandro,
Cloverly, Primrose, Camellia and Kauffman Avenues be placed on
full operation until 10 p.m. to provide uniformity of full
operation of al 1 signals on Las Tunas Drive through the evening-,
hours. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Merritt
to approve the recommendation as outlined, seconded by Mayor
Gilbertson. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen-Harker, Merritt, Gilbertson
Councilmen- Tyrell
CouncilmenrBriggs
C. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF LONGDEN - PARKING RESTRICTIONS.
City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission
recommended removal of two -hour parking restrictions on
Rosemead Boulevard, southerly of Longden Avenue, where two business
concerns are no longer in operation which had necessitated
the restrictions. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded
by Councilman Harker and carried.
12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of July 14, 1971
A. Reverse present posted 2 -hour parking restriction from
south to north half of Lots IA and 1B, Mall 1A, P.D. #1.
City Manager Koski advised that the 2 -hour parking restrictions
presently in effect were posted on the portion of Lots .1A and 1B
farthest from Las Tunas, and that Parking Commission recommended
reversing this restriction so that the portion closest to the
business area would be restricted and that those parking for
longer periods could park farther back in the lot. Following
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Merritt to approve,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
B. Post north half of lot 8A, P.D. #2, with 2 -hour parking
restriction.
City Manager Koski advised that the Parking Commission recommended
that both the northerly and southerly portion of this lot be
posted with two -hour restriction, due to its heavy use, which
would require two additional signs to be placed on lighting
posts. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by Couniclman
Harker, and carried.
C. "Back -In Parking Prohibited'! Signs.
City Manager Koski advised that due to a continuing problem
in which damages have been sustained from back -in parking,
The Parking Commission recommended that signs be relocated
in more conspicuous places, and that new signs be placed in those
lots presently not adequately posted. Councilman Tyre]] moved to
approve, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson and carried.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: STREET IMPROVEMENTS - EL MONTE AVENUE,
LIVE OAK TO LOWER AZUSA ROAD (Cash Contract 4767X)
City Manager Koski advised that sealed bids for street
improvements, El Monte Avenue, Live Oak to Lower Azusa Road,
had been opened on July 14, and that a recommendation had
been received from the County Road Department to award the
contract to Aman Bros., Covina, who was low bidder, in the
amount of $116,997.54; that jurisdiction had been received
from the City of Arcadia for that section of the project within
the City of Arcadia, estimated costs for which were $3,872.92;
and that proposed schedule to commence work was August 4, 1971,
with completion by the end of October (60 working days).
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Council Minutes, July 20, 1971 - Page 4
Councilman Tyrell moved to accept jurisdiction granted by the
City of Arcadia; accept the low bid of Aman Brothers of Covina
in the amount of $116,997.54; and request the City Attorney
to prepare agreement and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign.
Civil Engineering Assistant Linares advised that property owners
on the east side of El Monte Avenue, between Grand Avenue and
the southerly city limits, had previously opposed sidewalks in
connection with the project, but that they had now changed their
minds and were requesting this improvement, which could be made
in conjunction with the project at less cost than at some future
date. Staff was instructed to prepare cost estimates for this
additional improvement, to be submitted to the Council at the
next meeting. Councilman Tyrell suggested that in the future,
bid offerings include a more substantial penalty phase.
14. REFUNDS FOR DEPOSITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS:
City Manager Koski advised that both the Building Department
and the Fire Department have reported that all fireworks stands
have been removed and cleared of debris, and that the organ-
izations involved were now eligible for refunds of deposits.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve refunds for eleven depositors
for Fireworks stands, as listed in memorandum dated July 16,
1971, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
15. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1120: Request for Allocation of County
Aid -to- Cities Funds for Maintenance of Select System Streets.
City Manager Koski advised that the County of Los Angeles has
appropriated funds for maintenance of the City's approved
select system streets in the amount of $39,276. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1120 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS, seconded by
Councilman Harker and carried.
16. CATV FRANCHISE: Specifications and Advertising for Proposals.
City Manager Koski advised that following adoption of
Ordinance No. 71 -329 to provide for franchise of cable antenna
television within the City of Temple City, specifications and
instructions for submitting bid proposals had been prepared,
with proposals to be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on
August 31, 1971.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the specifications and
instructions as outlined in memorandum dated July 16, 1971,
and presented by the City Manager, and to authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for proposals, seconded by Council-
man Merritt and carried.
17. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1121: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos.
4420 thru 4467, in the amount of $25,442.76.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1121
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$25,442.76, DEMAND NOS. 4420 THRU 4467, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried.
Council Minutes, July 20, 1971 - Page 5
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. A request from Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Tkach, 6028 Avon
Avenue, San Gabriel, was received, appealing a denial
of an overnight parking permit application by the Traffic
Commission. It was noted that additional information
was provided in regard to the parking problem, which
merited further consideration. Councilman Tyrell moved
to refer back to the Traffic Commission for additional
review, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
B. Quarterly Report from April 1, through June 30, 1971,
was received from the Chamber of Commerce, pursuant
to terms of agreement. Matt English, Chamber Manager,
was present at the meeting and provided additional
information relative to new businesses within the City.
19. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Alice Way, 6210 Temple City Boulevard, who had not been
present earlier in the meeting, inquired as to the action
taken on the Community Redevelopment Agency, and was advised
as to the adoption of the ordinance.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Merritt reported that a burglar alarm had been
ringing for a long period of time on Sunday, and inquired as
to the need for better service from the Sheriff's Department.
Lt. Kirkpatrick of the Sheriff's Department reported on policy
of the Department relative to such situations, and that the
Department does investigate as to whether there has been a
forceable entry, but that the property owner does not always
respond or cannot always be reached to turn off the alarm.
It was suggested that merchants need to be alerted as to leaving
a card in their window with information on how to be reached in
emergency, so that notification of such matters can be made.
B. Mayor Gilbertson reported that the proposed resolution
relative to City representation on District Boards, such as Fire
District, etc., has passed the Resolutions Committee of the
League, and would be presented to the Executive Board.
C. Mayor Gilbertson presented a request from Commissioner
Greenberg who serves as Treasurer of the California Association
of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members for
attendance at mid -year meeting to be held at Pacifica, with
estimated expenses not to exceed $100. Councilman Tyrell moved
to approve, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried.
D. Request for Rate Increase - Community Disposal.
City Manager Koski presented a request from Community Disposal
Company for increase in rates, based on the Consumers' Price
Index, increasing rates for single units by 25 per month, and
proprotionate increase for multiple units. Alternate proposal
included once -a -week service at reduced rates. Councilman
Tyrell moved to grant the increase as outlined, retaining
twice -a -week service, and to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the appropriate amendment to the agreement. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
E. City Manager Koski advised the Council of an application for
license to sell alcoholic beverages by Demian's Cafe, 5910 Temple
City Boulevard. and that applicant had been advised relative to
Conditional Use Permit requirement. Councilman Tyrell moved
to instruct staff to notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
that Conditional Use Permit is required by the City of Temple City,
and to hold the application in abeyance until this condition is
met. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Council Minutes, July 20, 1971 - Page 6
F. City Manager Koski advised that staff had reviewed the
mailings of printed matter from the City, and that it was
recommended to continue to mail agenda and minutes to news
media as first class mail (to be flexible in the event of
exceptionally bulky quantity of minutes, in which case third
class mailing may be used); and to initiate third class
mailing on a trial basis for all other mailings of printed
material. CouncilmanHarker moved to approve as outlined,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
G. City Manager Koski requested authorization for attendance
and advance registration for 9 City officials attending the
League of California Cities Conference, September 26 -29, 1971,
in San Francisco. Councilman Harker moved to approve, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a personnel session, and
a study session, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried,
and the meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
Next regular meeting of the Council will be on Tuesday,
August 3, 1971, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
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