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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1971-11-02_Regular 1971CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 1971 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Pro Tem Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Briggs, at which time tribute was given to T. Donald Buchan, City Treasurer for 8 years, and former member and Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council, who passed away on October 28, 1971. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by, Mayor Pro Tem Briggs. Appreciation for the fine dedication and many hours of service provided by. Don Buchan in behalf of the City and the community was expressed by all members of the Council present; and the sympathy of the Council extended to the Buchan family in their bereavement. Councilman Tyrell moved, in behalf of the chair, that a plaque be prepared by staff, to be sent to the family, expressing appreciation for the service that had been received. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Merritt, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen- Gilbertson, Harker ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Administrative Assistant Biel Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse Mayor Gilbertson and Councilman Harker for cause, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried. 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on October 19, 1971, as written, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: 6. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeti ng of October 20, 1971: A. Recosponsorship of Temple City Lacrosse Club for 1971 -72 season. Councilman Merritt moved to approve recosponsorship of Temple City Lacrosse Club for 1971 -72 season, as outlined in memorandum dated October 21, 1971, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. B. Donation from Temple City Kiwanis Club for Halloween Carnival. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept donation of $100 from Kiwanis Club of Temple City, to be used for annual Halloween Carnical held on Sunday, October 31, 1971, at Live Oak Park, and that appropriate letter of appreciation be sent, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Council Minutes, November 2, 1971 - Page 2 7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 26, 1971. Designation of Survey Area - Community Redevelopment Project. City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to City Council Resol- ution No. 71 -1144, the Planning Commission had studied the geographic boundaries of a survey area for redevelopment purposes, pursuant to Section 33310 of the Health and Safety Code, and that the Commission had adopted Resolution No. 71 -435PC designating the boundaries thereof. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the boundaries of the survey area for redevelopment project along Rosemead Boulevard, as described in Resolution No. 71- 435PC, and further described by Exhibit A, on file in the office of the City Clerk, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. 8. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1146: Employment of Temporary Personnel. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1146 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 9. RESOLUTION No. 71 -1147: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 4882 thru 4950, in the amount of $23,784.77. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 71 -1147 covering warrants and demands in the amount of $23,895.02, however he stated that it appeared that warrant number 4888 for automobile lease should be voided pending audit that it may be one payment too many. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1147 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $23,784.77, DEMAND NOS. 4882 THRU 4950, subject to verification for voiding warrant number 4888. The motion was seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved that Joan Downey, Finance Clerk, be appointed as Acting City Treasurer, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 10. COMMUNICATIONS: A. A request from the Junior Woman's Club to place an "Angel Christmas Tree" in the foyer of the City Hall from December 1 until December 20, 1971, to receive donations for deserving children, was approved subject to necessary insurance, and concurred in by Council as a most worthy project. B. On motion of Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried, a request from the Temple City High School to provide fireworks display at half -time activities for homecoming game on Friday, November 5, 1971, was approved by the Council, following verification as to the permit from the Fire Department and valid insurance by the City Attorney. C. A letter of appreciation for use of meeting room at City Hall for business meetings of the San Gabriel Valley Secretaries Association, NSA, was received and filed. 11. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Gardner McFarland, 6202 N. Sultana, inquired as to the action taken on a communication he had sent to the Council relative to considering rescinding ordinance requiring posting of phosphate content of detergents. He was advised that it had been referred to the Environmental Studies Committee who is now reviewing matters such as these for recommendation to Council. Council Minutes, November 2, 1971 - Page 3 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Vacation of Future Street Easement - Tract No. i1699. City Manager Koski advised that additional research relating to proposed vacation of future street easement, westerly of Arden Drive and between Arden Drive and Halifax Road (south of Olive Street), had disclosed that the City's option to open "future streets has expired because of the passage of 25 years, and that a resolution had been prepared by the City Attorney to abandon the street by summary proceedings, deleting the necessity of holding public hearing scheduled for November 16, 1971. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1148 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ABANDONING AN EASEMENT, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried. B. Recommendation from Parking Commission - Meeting of November 1, 1971, re. Proposed Ordinance concerning Municipal Parking Lots. City Manager Koski advised that the Parking Commission had been seeking a means of restricting all -day parking in the public parking lots, and that a voluntary cooperative effort during the month of August for merchants and employees to refrain from parking in public parking lots posted with two hour restrictions had not met with success. At a regular meeting of the Parking Commission held on October 20, 1971, the City Attorney had been requested to prepare a tentative ordinance prohibiting employees and employeers of business establishments within the districts from parking in public parking lots, which ordinance had been reviewed by the Parking Commission at an adjourned meeting on November 1, 1971, and recommended to the City Council for adoption. The proposed ordinance would add new Section 3336 to the Municipal Code, reading as follow: "When appropriate signs are posted, it shall be unlawful for an employer or employee of a business establishment within the Parking Districts to park a vehicle within a municipally owned or operated parking lot, except for the purpose of loading and unloading of materials, wares or merchandise." Councilman Merritt noted that temporary parking by a merchant for business reasons, other than loading or unloading, would also be prohibited by the proposed ordinance and may be most unsatisfactory. Councilman Tyrell also noted problems that could be foreseen, and moved that the matter be deferred until it could be reviewed by a full Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 13. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to a Study Session at 7 :55 p.m. seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 1971, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. ATTEST: Ch of Deputy'Ci; y Clerk