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MINUTES
February 1, 1972
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at
7 :30 p.m. by Mayor Gilbertson.
2. The invocation was given by Elder Ernest E. Perry, Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 9664 E. 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, City Attorney Martin,
Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Administrative
Assistant Biel, Civil Engineering Assistant Linares.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried unanimously to approve the Minutes of the
January 18, 1972 meeting as written.
At this point Mayor Gilbertson recognized Mrs. Arlene Mosca, President
Junior Woman's Club of Temple City, as well as officers and members
present, for a report of the activities of the organization and its
service to the community. Mayor Gilbertson presented Mrs. Mosca
with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the volunteer
work done by the organization, and further presented a certificate
of appreciation from Supervisor Bonelli, County Board of Supervisors,
recognizing a special project of the Junior Woman's Club- -The Angel
Christmas Tree, which project was an outstanding community effort in
providing Christmas gifts to the needy.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. CATV FRANCHISE PROPOSAL:
City Manager Koski presented background information relative to
CATV franchise proposals that had been received and research
being done by staff relative to items that should be considered
in awarding the franchise. A tour of CATV facilities of
Nationwide Cablevision and Community Telecommunications in San
Carlos and Vallejo has been arranged and Councilman Briggs and
Merritt together with City Manager and Administrative Assistant
plan to visit the studios on Saturday, February 5, 1972.
Following discussion of staff report dated January 26, 1972, it
was moved by CouncihianMerri tt, seconded by Councilman Briggs
and carried unanimously to hold the matter over to March 7,
1972, which would also allow for assimilation of information
gained from the tour. Councilman Tyrell urged that all information
he completed by that time so that action could be taken to award
the franchise.
7. EL MONTE AVENUE: Live Oak to Lower Azusa - Release of 10% Retention -
Cash Contract 4767X
City Manager Koski advised that the work completed under Cash
Contract 4767X was accepted at the regular meeting held on
Tuesday, December 21, 1971, and authorization given to file Notice
of Completion with the County Recorder. He stated that the 35 -day
lien period was completed on January 28, 1972, and it was
recommended that the ten percent retention in amount of $.12,016.56
be released. Councilman Harker so moved, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, February 1, 1972 - Page 2
8. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1171: Re. Denying a Variance in ZV Case No.
71 -361PC (Kenneth C. Coles, Applicant)
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No 72 -1171 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DENYING A VARIANCE IN ONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 71 -361 AND
CONFIRMING RESOLUTION NO. 71- 441 -B(PC) OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 72 -342: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Temple City
Municipal Code pertaining to overnight parking permits.
City Attorney Martin advised that Ordinance No. 72 -342 entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 3326 AND
3332 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALL -NIGHT
PARKING PERMITS had been prepared in accordance with Council
action at the previous meeting, and introduced the ordinance for
first reading. Councilman Harker moved to waive further
reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
January 19, 1972:
A. Re- Cosponsorships:
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the
Parks and Recreation Commission to re- cosponsor the
following organizations for the year 1972: 1) Senior
Citizens Club, 2) Temple City Convertible T.O.P.S.,
and 3) Temple City Creative Arts. Councilman Tyrell
moved to re- cosponsor as recommended, seconded by
Councilman Harker and unanimously carried.
B. Policy re. Use of Picnic Shelter:
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation .from •the
Parks and Recreation Commission wherein it was recommended
a) to eliminate reservation privilege of the picnic
shelter on Sundays and holidays, and b) to provide the
shelter on .a reserved basis to only Temple City organizations.
Following discussion relative to modifying the policy to .
provide for other Temple City groups to reserve the shelter,
it was.moved by Councilman Briggs to approve :the policy. as
recommended, with the modification that the picnic shelter
will be available on .a reserved basis to Temple City
families, groups and organizations, with the exception .of
Sundays and holidays when the present polity of reserving
the shelter would be discontinued. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Harker and carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1172: Re. Termination of Social Security
Agreement between City and State of Cal ifornia.
City Manager Koski presented a staff report in which lie advised
that the City has the option of participating in an integrated plan
as they have in the past with both Social Security and.PERS, or
in a plan with PERS alone, eliminating Social Security. .He advised
that to withdraw from Social Security it requires a two -year
waiting period after the agency's legislative body requests
termination by resolution and that Resolution No. 72 -1172 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
REQUESTING TERMINATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY (OLD AGE, SURVIVORS,
DISABILITY, AND HEALTH INSURANCE) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE. CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA had been prepared for such
action. He advised that representatives from both.agencies -had
presented information to staff, following which it had been submitted
to the employees for review and that 18 employees. favored withdrawal,
6 do not, and one employee abstained. He stated that legal
considerations and costs of audits must be considered.
Council Minutes, February 1, 1972 - Page 3
Following discussion in which it was requested that more derails
relative to the proposal be provided to the Counci, it was
moved by Councilman Merritt to hold the matter for further
study, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1173: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Harker
and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1173 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1174: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 5237
thru 5333, in the amount of $86,118.30.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Harker and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1174
entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $86,118..30, DEMAND
NOS. 5287 THRU 5333.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Quarterly Report- Chamber of Commerce
Larry Woolverton, President of the Chamber of Commerce presented
the Quarterly Report.
B. City Manager Koski read a communication from Mrs. Edith
Circello, advising of injury she had received from a fall
on construction work on Sultana Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Briggs and carried unanimously to deny claim and instruct
City Attorney to write letter to Mrs. Circello advising
her of her rights under the Government Code.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
A. Dr. Joe D'Arelli, Incoming President, Temple City Chamber
of Commerce, discussed plans for forthcoming quarter of
Chamber activity.
B. Janice Morgan, Temple City Senior Citizens - expressed
appreciation for co- sponsorship.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Councilman Harker reported on a potluck dinner held recently
at his home for the Sister City organization with 28 people
in attendance, which is a small group for the work undertaken.
B. Councilman Harker advised the Dr. Stuart Maude, Mayor of
Rosemead, had been contacted as to his willingness to accept
nomination to represent Los Angeles County Cities as a
representative on the SCAG Executive Committee, and that
he was willing to serve in this capacity.
C. Councilman Harker advised that the Comprehensive Transporta-
tion Planning Committee meeting discussed SB 325 dealing with
Gasoline Sales Tax, and it is estimated that there will be
over $375 million over a 5 -year period. He stated that
pressure will be brought to bear to get cities to pledge
funds to match federal funds.
D. Mayor Gilbertson presented a communication from the firm. of
Martin & Flandrick, to SCAG, recommending alternative to
General Membership of SCAG.
Council Minutes, February 1, 1972 - Page 4
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried unanimously to support this position,
instruct staff to send copy of this recommendation to
other Mayors, requesting they consider supporting this also,
and to instruct our delegate to vote "NO" on the SCAG
tomorrow proposal, and to submit the proposal to the City
Attorney as an alternative.
E. M3yor Gilbertson expressed appreciation to all who
participated in recent City Seminar held at Kellogg -West
Cal -Poly.
F. Mayor Gilbertson urged the attendance of the Council at .a
press conference at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce on
Monday, February 7, 1972, from 5 to 6 :30 p.m. at which
time Senator Richardson will discuss proposed legislation
to return proper petition rights on County Government.
G. Councilman Merritt suggested that an appropriate letter
be sent to Congressman Wiggins, expressing appreciation
and commendation for the service he has rendered to this
community while we were a part of his Congressional District,
which was concurred in by Council.
H. Councilman Tyrell discussed the report made by the law
offices of Richards, Watson and Dreyfuss to the Legal
Committee of the Cal ifornia Contract Cities Association,
regarding possible constitutional violations in connection
with their present method for financing and distributing
basic police protection services in Los Angeles County.
City Attorney Martin expressed his opinion in regard to a
possible law suit. It was the consensus that more
suitable alternatives, i.e., litigation which would provide
declaratory relief should be pursued. This matter will
he discussed at a meeting of the Legal Committee on
February 2, 1972, to be attended by Councilman Tyrell.
I. It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Briggs and carried unanimously to approve the request by
City Manager Koski for attendance at League of California
Cities Spring Meeting, City Manager's Department, to be
held in Coronado, California, March 8 -10, 1972, and to
authorize payment of necessary expenses.
J. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Planning
Commission to refund the filing fee in Conditional Use
Permit Case 71 -362, because of zoning problems and the
nature of this voluntary group.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Briggs, and carried unanimously to refund the filing fee
in Conditional Use Permit Case No. 71 -362, to operate a
Coffee -House -Youth Center at 9664 Las Tunas Drive for
reasons outlined in memorandum of February 1, 1972.
K. City Manager Koski presented background information for
displaying the American Flag in Temple City Park on a
24 -hour basis, lighted during the night -time hours, at an
approximate cost of $193.65 for installation, and $272.60
for yearly maintenance.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried unanimously to approved installation of
and American Flag in Temple City Park as outlined in
memorandum of January 31, 1972 and to authorize expenditure
for a 6 by 10 foot flag.
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L. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS.
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 had been completed and accept for public
use the sanitary sewer at Golden West, south of Hallwood„ It
was so moved by Councilman Tyrel1, seconded by Councilman Briggs
and carried unanimously.
M. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Temple
City Ramrodders for expenses incurred in the Temple City
Rams Recognition Banquet.
It was moved by Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried unanimously to reimburse the Temple
City Ramrodders for expenses incurred at the Recognition
Banquet in the amount of $273.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Harker, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried unanimously to adjourn to a Study Session
at 9:00 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
Tuesday, February 15, 1972 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
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