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COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 1971
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:35 p.m.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Edwin Linberg, Pastor,
Temple City Christian Church, 9723 Garibaldi Ave., Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ASSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson
Councilmen -None
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Planning Director Dragicevich, Civil Engineering
Assistant Linares
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 7, 1971, as written, seconded by Councilman
Harker and unanimously carried.
Mayor Gilbertson welcomed Robert D. Ross, newly appointed Parking
Commissioner to the City family, and administered the Oath of
Office.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1157: Confirming Planning Commission Decision
Denying Conditional Use Permit No. 71 -347PC (Humble Oil)
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 71-1157 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN ONE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 71 -347 AND AFFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 71 -427PC OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1158: Vacation of Street - Glickman Avenue,
Bogue to Daines
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution. No. 71 -1158 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
VACATING GLICKMAN AVENUE BETWEEN BOGUE STREET AND DAINES DRIVE
*IN•SAID CITY. Councilman Harker moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
8. ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE: 9860 E. Val Street. Review of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 71- 441PC.
City Attorney Martin advised that at the regular meeting of the
Planning Commission held on November 23, 1971, Resolution No.
71 -441PC was adopted determining the existence of a public
nuisance at 9860 E. Val Street, Temple City, and included
recommendations for abatement. He advised that the appeal
period had now expired, and that Resolution No. 71 -1159 had
been prepared for Council consideration. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt Resolution. No. 71 -1159 entitled A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONFIRMING THE ACTION
OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN ABATING A PUBLIC NUISANCE, seconded
by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 71 -339: 2nd read. Re. Antique and Second Hand
Stores.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 71 -339 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9390 (57),
9400 (57) and 6500 (v) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO ANTIQUE AND SECOND HAND STORES. Councilman Tyrell moved to
waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Harker and
unanimously carried.
Counciln- Minutes, December 21, 1971 - Page 2
10. ORDINANCE NO. 71 -341: 1st read. Re. Zone Change from R-3 to
C -2, 6404 -6 -12 Rosemead Boulevard (Hinckley, Ragsdale and
Lovell).
City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 71 -341 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CORRECTING THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES for
introduction and first reading. Councilman Briggs moved to
waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
unanimously carried.
11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Meeting of December h:4, 1971.
AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE: Re. Undergrounding of Utilities.
City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission had
adopted Resolution No. 71 -442PC recommending an amendment to
the Temple City Municipal Code relating to undergrounding of
utilities. Councilman Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing for
Tuesday, January 16, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall, seconded by Councilmen Briggs and unanimously
carried.
12. RECOMMENDATION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES COMMITTEE - Meeting
ofi December 16, 1971.
Re. Posting of Phosphate Content in Detergents.
City Manager Koski advised that the Environmental Studies
Committee had considered the request of Gardner McFarland
relative to rescinding the present ordinance requiring posting
of phosphate content of detergents, however that the Committee
recommended no change inasmuch as the sale of such detergents
is not prohibited. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file the
report, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK — STREET IMPROVEMENTS: El Monte Avenue -
Live Oak to Lower Azusa Road (Cash Contract 4767X)
City Manager Koski advised that the street improvements for El
Monte Avenue, Live Oak to Lower Azusa Road (Cash Contract 4767X),
had now been satisfactorily completed and that a letter had
been received from the County Road Department recommending
acceptance of the work. Following discussion as to whether there
was a warranty in the contract to guarantee the product
Councilman Tyrell moved to; a) accept the project, b) to authorize
the filing of Notice of Completion and to make necessary progress
payment, and C),that the 10% retention be retained until released
by the City Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF BID - STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Curb, gutter and
driveway approaches pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Streets and
Highways Code (Cash Contract 4767X).
A. SULTANA AVENUE - Between Broadway and Las Tunas Drive.
B. VAL STREET - from Golden, West to 450' westerly.
City Manager Koski advised that sealed bids for street improvements
Sultana Avenue, et al, had been opened on December 15, 1971,
and that a recommendation had been received from the County Road
Department to award the contract to the low bidder, 0. J. Padilla
Paving Company, in the amount of $21,526.53. He advised that
work was proposed to commence approximately January 10, 1972,
with completion date scheduled for February 4, 1972. Councilman
Merritt moved to accept the low bid of 0. J. Padilla Paving Co.,
Sun Valley, in the amount of $21,526.53, and to authorize the
Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreements, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, December 21, 1971 - Page 3
15. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS - TRACT NO. 29535 (La Rosa Drive,
west of Baldwin) Private Contract No. 71 -5
City Manager Koski advised that the City Engineer had submitted
a recommendation under date of December 10, 1971, a) to approve
work completed in construction of sanitary sewers for Tract
No. 29535, b) to accept for public use, and c) to authorize
release of an appropriate portion of funds submitted as a
guarantee of construction. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve
the recommendation as outlined in the City Engineer's letter
of December 10, 1971, seconded by Councilman Briggs and
unanimously carried.
16. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF BUILDING CODE: Re. Vacant Lot Between
9621 and 9627 E. Las Tunas Drive.
City Manager Koski advised that the applicant, Carl Ludlow, had
applied for a building permit to develop a vacant lot located
between 9621 and 9627 E. Las Tunas Drive, and was asking for
the City's approval for a waiver of the building provision for a
one -hour fire wall between the subject lot and contiguous lot to
the west, which requirement would not be necessary if the two
lots were under one ownership. The applicant advised that the
properties in question would be under one ownership in the near
future, but that this was not the case at the present time. An
agreement signed by the applicant gives :the City authority to
remove the deficient construction if ownership is not consolidated
within 18 months, or in the event such consolidation is dissolved.
Councilman Tyrell spoke against the proposal, in that it would
not be feasible to remove such construction once it was permitted
and sought consolidation of the property prior to such
construction. Councilman Briggs was concerned that this would
be granting a personal favor, not enjoyed by others.
City Attorney Martin stated that if the Council were to approve
the agreement, they might wish to have the agreement recorded
and advised that if it is to be recorded, the document should be
redrawn 'in a form suitable for recordation and notarized.
Following discussion, Councilman Harker moved to .approve the
request, subject to recordation of the notarized agreement,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following
roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Harker, Merritt, Gilbertson,
NOES: Councilmen- Briggs, Tyrell.
17. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION NO. 71 -1160: Demand Nos. 5116
thru 5151, in the amount of $86,490.68.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1160 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $86,490.68, DEMAND NOS.
5116 THRU 5151. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and
unanimously carried.
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple
City Kiwanis Club to conduct "Line of Dimes" solicitation on
January 21, 1972, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Las Tunas
Drive, east and west of Temple City Boulevard, for which
barricades and safety cones were requested for protection of
workers; and "Mothers' March" to be held the evening of
February 3, 1972, between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Councilman Briggs
moved to approve the request as outlined in communication dated
December 10, 1971, subject to the City being named additionally
insured. The motion was seconded by Councilman Harker and
unanimously carried. Staff was instructed to contact the
Sheriff's office to alert -them for any necessary assistance that
may be provided in connection with the "Mothers March" on
February 3, 1972.
B. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Public Welfare
Commission, outlining a proposed standard form to be submitted by
established national organizations to cities for "Solicitation
Information," which would assist welfare agencies in conducting
charitable fund drives by providing uniformity in completing
applications. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the use of the
form, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.'
Council Minutes, December 21, 1971 - Page 4
19. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. Valentin Brinko, 8922 Wedgewood, inquired as to project
plans for the area south of Wedgewood in the vicinity of
Rosemead Boulevard, which was outlined by the City Attorney.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Merritt inquired as to the progress of the
undergrounding between Kauffman and Golden West. He was
advised that it will be completed within the next two weeks.
B. Mayor Gilbertson reported on the City Seminar to be held
at Kellogg West, Cal Poly Campus, on January 22 -23, 1972, and
provided an outline to the Council. Mayor Gilbertson
requested assistance of the Councilmen as group leaders.
Councilman Harker, Merritt and Tyrell asvised that they plan
to attend and will assist. Councilman Briggs stated that he
tentatively plans to attend, and will know for sure within the
next few days.
C. City Manager Koski presented a request for City assistance
in hosting a football banquet for the Temple City Rams who
were again champions in C.I.F. competition. It was noted that
the banquet was scheduled for January 4, 1972, which was in
conflict with a City Council meeting, however it was the
consensus that Mayor Gilbertson should attend to represent
the City. Councilman Briggs moved that City pay for the
dinners for the football players, the coaches and their wives,
and Mayor Gilbertson and his wife, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried.
D. City Manager Koski reported on the Intra City Bus
Transportation Study that had been submitted to the Council on
Friday, December 17, 1971, for review,
E. City Manager Koski advised that two television studios have
invited the Council to visit their facilities, and that if the
Council is interested, the reservations should be scheduled to
take the tours.
F. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL:
1.) Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1161
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
2) Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 71 -1162
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL UNDER EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT
ACT OF 1971, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously
carried.
G. YOUTH COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Meeting of December 20, 1971:
A request to the City Council for assistance in fund drive for
band uniforms for Temple City High School was taken under
advisement.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Briggs moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. The next regular
meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 4,
1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
C)iief Deputy i- y Clerk