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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1972-01-18_Regular 19721 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ' CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 18, 1972 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City. Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Gilbertson. 2. The invocation was given by Father Stephen Blaire, St. Lukes Catholic Church, 9451 Broadway, Temple City. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City. Manager Koski, Assistant City, Attorney Lieberman, Parks & Recreation Di rector Kobett, Administrative Assistant Biel, Civil Engineering Assistant Linares, Planning Technician Burnham Mr, Bob Gordon, Big Chief of Long House, Temple City YMCA Indian Guides presented six pinewood derby racers to the care of. the Council & C i ty Msriage5 for the forthcoming Pinewood Derby Race to be held on Saturday, January 29 , 1972, at 9 a.m. at the Oak Avenue School. It was moved by. Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1170 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COMMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY Y.M.C.A. INDIAN. GUIDES FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE, and proclaiming. January 23 -29, 1972, as Indian Guide Week and January 29, 1972, as Pinewood Derby Day. At this point Mayor Gilbertson. recognized Charles Harrington, President of the Temple City Jaycees, and asked him to present some of the ideals and goals of the Jaycees. Mayor Gilbertson then presented Mr. Harrington with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the services rendered: to the community by this organization. Mayor Gilbertson recognized Parks and •Recreat.ion Director Vic Kobett recipient of the Meritorious Award from the Cal 'i:f.:Pa:r.k,:i.Recreation Society, District XIII. This award had been presented last ins: .1963. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried to approve the minutes of the January. 4, 1972, Council meeting as written. Mayor Gilbertson abstained from voting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 p.m. Re. Amendment to Municipal Code - Undergrounding of Utilities. City Manager Koski presented Planning Commision recommendation regarding undergrounding of utilities as outlined in memorandum dated January. 13, 1972, which had been set for ='ub 1 ti. ; Hearing by the Council at the January 4, 1972 meeting and for which due notice had been given. Mayor Gilbertson declared the Public Hearing open, and invited those present who wished to speak on the matter to come forward. No one spoke in favor. City Council Minutes, January, 18, 1972 - Page 2 Mr. Bob Hill, Cooper Realty, El Monte, spoke against the Planning Commission Resolution No. 71`- 442PC, stating that usually under- grounding was restricted to new construction and apartment com- plexes. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to refer the matter of proposed undergrounding of utilities back to the Planning Commission to evaluate the application of the following items in making a final determination on the proposed amendment to the Temple City Municipal Code: •a) the City Attorney: to investigate the legal position of the City in providing partial financial assistance to private property owners who install underground utility services; and b) the Planning Commission to consider modifying the require- ment that all new residential uses be included by substituting the criteria that two or more new residential units be included. The motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs, and unanimously carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Appeal from Planning Commission Decision, ZV Case No. 71-361 - Re. Child Care at 4932 McClintock (Kenneth C. Coles, Applicant). City Manager Koski presented background information on an appeal for Zone Variance Case No. "71 -361; including Planning Commission Resolution No. 71 -441 denying the variance, and advised that the matter had been set for public hearing with due notice being given. Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. It was moved by Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously, to include the Planning Commission records as part of the Public Hearing before the Council. Mr. Kenneth Cole, 4932 McClintock Ave.,. Temple City, spoke in favor of the appeal, reviewing the items outlined in his appeal before the Planning Commission on December 22, 1971. No one spoke against the appeal. it was moved by Councilman Briggs seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously to close the public hearing. Assistant City Attorney Lieberman stated that the granting of a zone variance must be evaluated by the same criteria that applied to the Planning Commission as enumerated by the Assistant City Attorney at the Planning Commission meeting of December 15, 1971. Bt was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried that the appeal of a zone variance in case No. 71 -361 be denied in that the requirements for granting a variance were not met. The Council also recognized the possibility of the transitional nature of the neighborhood which might indicate a change to a higher density use. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously to ask the Planning Commission to make a study of the area, and specifically that side of the street, to ascertain appropriate land uses and to submit any recommendations or stipulations as to what changes should be made. PUBLBC HEARING 7:30 p.m. Re. Request for Permit for Dance and Entertainment License - The Crest, 5921 Temple City Blvd. City Manager Koski presented a request for a Dance and Entertain- ment License together with the Sheriff's Report, which had been set for public hearing and posted as such, for 5921 Temple City Blvd. Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. City Council Minutes, January 18, 1972 - Page 3 Mr. Dennis Gagnon, 10132 Slauson, Whittier spoke in favor, as the applicant for the license, and answered questions relating to the request. Deputy Gillmann of the Los Angeles County- Sheriff's Department was present and stated that result of investigation failed to indicate a basis for protest. There was discussion regarding conditions to be included in the request relating to closing of doors so that music does not transmit, appropriate attire, manager to be known by Sheriff's Department, and type of entertainment. Since no one spoke against, it was moved by Councilman Merritt seconded by Councilman Harker and carried unanimously to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried unanimously to grant the Dance and Entertainment License for The Crest, 5921 Temple City. Blvd, subject to conditions as discussed. NEW BUSINESS: 9. SET PUBLIC HEARING: Re. Extension of Interim Ordinance No. 71 -340. City Manager Koski presented background information. that Interim Ordinance 71 -340 pertaining to Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area No. 1 will expire March 5, 1972. It was moved by. Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously -to set public hearing to consider extension of Interim Ordinance No. 71 -340 for Tuesday, February 15, 1972, at 7 :30 p.m. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY'SEWERS: Subdivision Tract No. 29825 - 20 unit Condominum, 5530 -38 N. Welland (Noellpark) City Manager Koski advised that a recommendation had been received from Harvey T. Brandt, County Engineer, acting.as City. Engineer, to approve the work that has been completed and accept for public use the sanitary - sewers under Private Contract 71 -2, and to release the sanitary sewer agreement between.the City of Temple City and the subdivider, and authorize release of the Bond for Faithful Performance for Tract No. 29825 (Bond No. B- 642250 in the amount of $3,200, dated May 7, 1971). It was so moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 11. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 27410, 6340 N. Oak Avenue. City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission.had adopted Resolution No. 71- 438PC recommend,i ng,tto-the :.City ; Counc i l t6pprov ,4'1 Of: .tl Tentative .Tract Map No.. 27410, relating to proposed subdivision at 6340 N. Oak Avenue, Temple City. Subject property is zoned R -1, Single Family Residential. Proposed are five parcels with reduced lot area and lot width, as outlined in the Planning Commission Resolution. It was moved by. Councilman Merritt, seconded by. Councilman Harker and carried unanimously to support the Planning Commission recommendation and approve Tentative Tract Map. No. 27410, subject to the requirements set forth in Resolution No. 71- 438PC. A ten minute recess was declared and the Council reconvened at 9 :30 p.m. City Council Minutes, January 18, 1972 - Page 4 12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of January 5, 1972: A. Temple City Boulevard, from Lemon to Camino Real - Parking Restrictions The City Council received the recommendation from the Traffic Commission outlining request from property . owners requesting removal of parking restrictions on the east side of Temple City. Boulevard between Lemon Avenue and Camino Real. The Traffic Commission recommended a change in the present signs from "No Stopping 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, School Days Only" to "No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. School Days Only':', as outlined in memorandum to City Council dated January 10, 1972. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried to approve the Traffic Commission recommendation as outlined in memorandum of January 10, 1972. Councilman Tyrell cast a no vote. B. Overnight Parking Permits - Amendments to Ordinance The City Council received a recommendation from the Traffic Commission relative to overnight parking permits, as to temporary overnight parking needs of citizens, and quarterly reduction on applications throughout the year. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission relative to overnight parking permits as revised: a) the issuance of emergency temporary overnight parking permits up to 30 days by the City Manager, b) the permit fee remain at $12 for calendar year, with a $2 reduction for each quarter for applications received after April 1, July 1, and October 1, and to instruct the City. Attorney to prepare an ordinance with the necessary changes for first reading at the February 1, 1972 meeting of the City. Counci 1. The Ordinance would amend Ordinance No, 63 -105 (Municipal Code Sections 3324 to 3332). 13. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1168: Employment of Temporary Personnel It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1168 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY, COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL. 14 WARRANTS AND DEMANDS: RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1169, Demand Nos. 5220 thru '528.6 Fn the amount of $108,105.72. It was moved by Councilman Harker, seconded,by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1169 entitled ;A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $108,105.72 DEMAND NOS. 5220 THRU 5286. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Chamber of Commerce - Sidewalk Sale. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce to conduct a sidewalk sale, Saturday, February 5, 1972, between Primrose and Camellia Avenues along Las Tunas Drive, during the hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Harker, seconded by'Councilman.. Briggs and carried unanimously to approve the request from the Chamber of Commerce for the sidewalk sale subject to insurance and the removal of the signs following the sale. City. Council Minutes, January 18, 1972 - Page 5 B. Chamber of Commerce.- Quarterly Report City "Manager Koski presented correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce advising that the Quarterly: Report will be presentcd to the Council at the meeting of February.1, 1972. C. Damage Claim -Frank 0. Hogan The Council received a Claim for Property Damage from Mr. Frank 0. Hogan, 6441 Livia, Temple City, caused from a parkway tree falling during the windstorm of December 7, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs to deny the claim and refer to the City's Insurance Carrier. 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Merritt reported on a letter received from Robert L. Stitt, 10732 Freer Street, relative to overnight parking on Freer. City staff was instructed to check into matter. Bo City Manager advised that Sheriff Peter Pitchess had undergone surgery and was recuperating in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mayor Gilbertson will send expression of good wishes from City to Sheriff Pitchess and also to Supervisor Bonelli who is ill. C. City Manager presented travel requests as follows: 1) Joe Startin - League of California Cities Seminar for Planning Commissioners in San Jose, February 23 -25 1972. 2) Everett Greenberg - California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members, March 3, 4, and 5, 1972, at San Diego. 3) Vic Kobett - California Park and Recreation Conference, March 4 -8, 1972, in San Diego. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by. Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously to approve requests as outlined and to authorize payment of necessary expenses. D. Candidates Statement of Qualifications - General Municipal Election 1972. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried unanimously that a $100 deposit be required for candidates submitting "Candidates Statement of Qualifications" to be printed only. in English; and that for candidates requesting such statement in Spanish also, the deposit required should be $200 to cover the cost of translation and the printing in two languages. E. Additional Work - Val Street (Cash Contract 4797X) City Manager Koski presented a request for approval of additional work on the improvement of Val Street (Cash Contract 4797X) of ' removal and replacement of asphalt concrete. It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Harker and carried unanimously to approve the additional work for improvement of Val. Street as outlined in memorandum of January 18, 1972, and appropriate additional funds in the amount of $4,400 from the Gas Tax Fund and amend the adopted budget accordingly. City Council Minutes, January 18, 1972 - Page 6 F. Mayor Gilbertson reported on Urban Problems Committee Meeting. Discussion on policy being formulated was held. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously to oppose, in any way possible, the Executive Committees' restructuring of SCAG which Councilman Harker can use as a guide when attending the SCAG General Assembly Meeting as official representative on February 11, 1972. G. Mayor Gilbertson apprised the Council that he had been named to the Board of Directors of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, •representing the Don Bosco Technical Institute. H. Mayor Gilbertson suggested that a special flag be acquired by the City for flying in Temple City Park on a day- and - night basis, and especially lighted, with proper protection. It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by, Councilman Briggs and carried to instruct the City staff to investigate the possibility of the flag in Temple City Park and the protection that might be needed. I. Councilman Tyrell advised that he would again be a candidate for City Council. 18. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Briggs, and cari -ied unanimously to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. The next regular meeting . of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: / (--.Ch i.ef Deputy C j,ty Clerk iee f .MAYOR