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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1972-03-21_Regular 1972CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 21, 1972 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Gilbertson. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Blaine Bender, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9458 E. Broadway, Temple City. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Eagle Scout James MacLaren. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Briggs, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich, Administrative Assistant Biel, Parks &Recreation Director Kobett, Assistant Fire Chief Dean Russell. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Briggs moved to approve the minutes of March 7, 1972, as written, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. At this ppint Mayor Gilbertson recognized the San Gabriel Valley Council, Poy Scouts of America, and called on Mr. M. W. Donaldson, District executive, to present a report on the activities of the organization and its service to the community. Mayor Gilbertson expressed appreciation for the fine turnout of Scouts who had arrived prior to the meeting, at 7 p.m., to assist in the dedica- tion of the lighted flag in Temple City Park, and for their attendance at the City Council meeting. He stated that the dedication ceremony in the park was truly inspirational because of the fine participation of Scouting groups, the American Legion and other interested citizens. Mayor Gilbertson presented Mr. Dona]dson with ,a certificate of appreciation in recognition of the contributions to the community by the San Gabriel Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, and the local units in the City. UNFINISHED BUS IKESS: 6. AGREEMENT WITH HUMBLE OIL: Re. Purchase of Property, southwest corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive. City Attorney Martin presented a purchase option agreement pertaining to the southwest corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, between Humble Oil & Refining Company and the City of Temple City, and advised that it was in proper form. Following inquiry as to certain aspects of the agreement, he advised that there was no choice for the City but to pay cash, that the date of exercising the option was December 29, 1972, with 30 -day escrow to follow that, that Humble Oil Co. was the corporation that would make up the deed, and that every building permit is subject to ordinances which cannot be waved. Ray Carter, 2508 Fairview, Monrovia, operator of the service station at the location, inquired as to whether this agreement included an amount of $12,000 to be paid to him in the event the City purchases the property and he is put out of business. City Attorney Martin advised that this matter should have been satisfied through Mr. Carter's negotiations with Humble Oil, and that if there was a misunderstanding, he recommended the matter be held over to determine such satisfaction. Councilman Briggs moved that the matter be deferred to the next meeting of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 2 7. C.A.T.V. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: Theta Cable of California City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council action at the previous meeting, an agreement for C.A.T.V. Franchise award had been prepared by Theta Cable of California and had been submitted to the City Attorney for review. Certain changes and revisions to include a converter with each installation and a flat rate of $6 per month were recommended by Theta Cable as set forth in letter dated March 20, 1972, and revised agreement submitted March 21, 1972. Council discussed the changes and concurred in the proposed revision. City Attorney Martin advised that since he had not had an opportunity to review the revised agreement, he recommended that approval be subject to the City Attorney's approval as to final form. Councilman Tyrell so moved, seconded by Councilman Merritt and the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Harker stated that at a previous meeting wherein the choice of the franchisee was made, that he had abstained from taking part in the vote following his having revealed the information that he was doing so because he was an employee of Hughes Aircraft Co. However, since that the award of franchise was now accomplished, in the matter of developing the agreement he wished to cast his vote in favor, so that there would be a unanimous ballot, 8. TRACT No. 27410 - OLEMA STREET: Request to Modify Street Width. (John Marshall, building contractor) City Manager Koski advised that a request had been received from John Marshall, Building, Contractor, requesting approval to modify required 54 ft. width for Olema Street to permit a width of 50 ft. in accordance with Section 202(e) of the Subdivision Ordinance, which modification had been recommended by the Planning Commission by the adoption of Resolution No. 72- 443PC. He advised that Temple City subdivision regulations require that local (Minor) streets have a dedicated width of not less than 54 ft., and that remaining portion of Olema Street in this neighborhood has a right -of -way .width of 50 ft. Council discussed the alternatives of granting such modification, and traffic problems that may be involved due to increased density in the area. Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. The matter of restricted parking and traffic problems that may emanate due to the improvement was referred to the Traffic Commission for review. 9. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1184: Ordering Canvass of General Municipal Election to be made by City Clerk, City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 72 -1184 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Councilman Harker moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 10. MANAGEMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR MUNICIPAL EXECUTIVES: City Manager Koski presented background information relative to a management training workshop for municipal executives made possible by the Intergovernmental Personnel Act, making funds available to local agencies to pursue staff training, to be conducted by Pasadena City College. He advised that the cost for the ten -week program would be approximately $125 per participant and that it was recommended that two staff members be authorized to attend. Following discussion, Councilman Merritt moved that the expenditure be authorized for two staff members to attend the workshop, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. It was noted that personnel to attend should be perm - anent employees, and that books and materials would belong to the City library for staff orientation and use. Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 3 11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of March 14, 1972. Tentative Tract Map No. 27331, northeast corner of Rosemead Blvd. and Pentland Ave. (Euclid Land & Construction Co - Condominium). City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission had adopted Resolution No. 72- 447PC, recommending approval of Tentative Tract No. 27331, relating to a proposed subdivision at the northeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Pentland Street. He presented background information that subject property is zoned R -3, Multiple Residential, and the proposed condominium development consisted of six units, each having two bedrooms, open space and parking areas. He advised that the original staff recommendation regarding the fire flow facilities were not approved by the Planning Commission and that the FireDepartment recommended upgrading the existing fire hydrant at the southeast corner of Rosemead and Pentland, and install -ing a new fire hydrant on the west side of Rosemead for a combined flow of over 1600 gallons per minute as a minimum acceptable flow. In discussing the inadequacy of the fire flow presently available; the proposed cost in the amount of approximately $20,000 if the standards prescribed by the County Fire Department were to be met in their entirety; the alternatives of installation of fire hydrants on each side of Rosemead at approximate: cost of $2,000; and the acceptability of proposed alternative at lesser cost, which was acceptable to, but not recommended by the County Fire Department, Council expressed concern as to the liability involved if the proposed Tentative Tract were approved. Chief Dean Russell, Fire Station No. 47, introduced Btn. Chief Joe Rotella, currently assigned to Research and Planning in the County Fire Department, who spoke to the matter of fire protection needs for the area concerned. He advised that prior to the time the property in question was zoned R -3, it had been R -1, single family, and that the existing water system was adequate, however that today it is marginal, and that fire problems as they relate to multiple dwellings, are much larger. Further that the General Plan stipulated that adequate water for fire protection must be provided and that it is one of the tools of the subdivision ord- inance. He advised that the requirements under the County Fire Code are general standards used by 35 cities in addition to county area. Further, that water companies have no legal responsibility for fire protection, that their only responsibility has to do with adequate domestic supply. He advised that the requirement of 2,500 gallons per minute could not be met even by combining the two water systems, so the alternative was to provide the 1,600 gallons per minute which was acceptable, but there was a problem in getting the lines across Rosemead Boulevard. He stated that in providing this arrangement, the City would also be setting a precedent which could result in future problems. It was also noted that if the developer was not involved in a condominium development, the matter would not have been researched since it was not required for other R -3 development; however that the inadequacy of the water supply would still have existed with attendant potential hazard. He stated he would like to see the systems upgraded. Following discussion, Councilman Tyrell moved to deny Tentative Tract No. 27331, due to insufficient water flow to protect health and welfare of persons involved, and to instruct City Attorney to prepare appropriate resolution, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved further that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance which would place a hold on construction of multi- residential dwellings, or other alternative re. structures more than 150 ft. from the right -of -way, seconded by Councilman Briggs. Councilman Harker stated that he objected to a freeze, and was not in favor of the motion. A roll call vote on the motion carried by four "yes" votes and one "no vote, Councilman Harker voting "No." Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 4 12. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of March 15, 1972. A. Request from Temple City Host Lions Club to donate $100, and to co- sponsor the annual all -city Easter egg hunt. Councilman Briggs moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to accept the donation of the Temple City Host Lions Club in co- sponsoring the annual all -city Easter egg hunt with appreciation, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. B. Request from Junior Woman's Club of Temple City to donate $108 for purpose of acquiring toys for Tot's Recreation Program. Councilman Harker moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to accept with appreciation the donation of the Junior Woman's Club of Temple City in the amount of $108 for acquiring toys for Tot's Recreation Program, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. C. Request from American Little League Board to cap seats on two permanent bleachers at Live Oak Park, and other services Councilman Merritt moved to accept the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and to accept with appreciation the offer of the American Little League Board to cap seats on two permanent bleachers at Live Oak Park at estimated cost of $1,200; and to repair and paint scoreboard, also at Little League expense, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. A letter of appreciation from the City will be sent to the organizations involved. 13. SET PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS - Re. Street Improvements (curb, gutter and driveway approaches, pursuant to Chapter 27 of Streets and Highways Code.) A. SULTANA AVENUE - east and west sides, Las Tunas to Broadway B. VAL STREET - north and south sides, Golden West to 450' westerly Councilman Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing to confirm and levy assessment for street improvements, for Sultana Avenue, east and west sides, Las Tunas to Broadway; and Val Street, north and south sides, Golden West to 450' westerly, for Tuesday April 4, 1972, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Motion was seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1185: Employment of Temporary Personnel. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1185 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. 15. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1186: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 5528 thru 5595, in the amount of $119,509.74. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1;86 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $119,509.74, DEMAND NOS. 5528 THRU 5595, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 5 16. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Chamber of Commerce - Proposed Budget, 1972 -73. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City Chamber of Commerce, submitting the 1972 -73 budget for the Chamber together with their Blueprint for Action for the same period. Councilman Briggs moved to receive the proposed budget, and to refer it to upcoming budget sessions, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. County Use of City Hall for Check -In Center, Primary and General Elections - June 6 and November 7, 1972 City Manager Koski presented a communication from the County Registrar of Voters, requesting use of the City Hall for check -in center for both the Primary Election to be held on June 6, 1972, and the General Election to be held on November 7, 1972. He advised that since these are Council meeting nights, approval of the Council was being requested. He stated that in the past there had been no problems encountered when conducting :a check -in center on Council meeting nights. Councilman Briggs moved to approve the request as a public service, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Lewis Webb, Euclid Land and Construction Co., discussed the problems encountered in proceeding with the proposal for Tentative Tract No. 27331, which had been denied by the Council earlier in the evening, due to insufficient water flow. He stated that the matter had been previously checked out with the Fire Department and that an employee had apparently made a mistake wherein they were permitted to proceed on the.assump- tion that they were within the 150 ft. requirement. He stated that developers do not wish to come into Temple City because it is a contract city that uses the Los Angeles County Fire Department as consultants, and that their requirements are established for mountainous areas, and do not necessarily apply to residential communities. He advised that $2,200 had been spent by his company to get to this point tonight, which had now been lost. He felt the only way the matter can be solved is for cities to purchase water companies and put in adequate lines. David Sanders, Pam Dougherty and Frank Hansel, students from Temple City High School, who had participated in Youth in Government Day, expressed appreciation for the fine program that had been arranged for them, and for making it possible for students to participate in learning situations of this kind. A RECESS WAS DECLARED AT 9:15 p.m., AND COUNCIL RECONVENED at 9:25 p.m 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Report on Temple City Pharmacy Services City Manager Koski advised :that :i.n accordance with Council's directive at a previous meeting, a meeting had been held with members of the Chamber of Commerce, Sheriff's Department, representatives of Temple City pharmacies and City staff to discuss services available to residents of Temple City for additional periods of time, and to include emergency services, or alternatives to staying open additional hours. He advised that all of the pharmacists present indicated that they now have emergency phone numbers for customers and those who desire to use them. More definite guidelines are being formulated in; establishing an S.O.P with the Sheriff's Department to refer emergency calls to local pharmacists. Al Lehine, Brothers Pharmacy, reported relative to the general availability of all pharmacists in Temple City on a 24 -hour basis for emergency calls, and to coordinating emergency calls with the Sheriff's office. Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 6 19:.!COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION: Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency at 9:45 p.m., approving the minutes of previous meetings held December 7, 1971, and March 7, 1972, and took the following action: 1) adopted Resolution No. CRA 3, receiving and forwarding development plan to the Planning Commission, 2) adopted Resolution No. CRA 4, adopting rules for business tenant preference and owner participation, 3) adopted Resolution No. CRA 5, approving Redevelopment Report and Redevelopment Plan for Rosemead Boulevard Development, as amended, 4) adopted Resolution No. CRA 6, agreeing to and requesting City Council to schedule a joint public hearing on proposed redevelopment plan, and 5) approved agreement as to form for negotiating with developer. The Community Redevelopment Agency . adjourned to a Study Session, to be following the close of the City Council meeting, following which it reconvened to take the following additional action: 1) reviewed the proposals of development firms, 2) deleted provision of agreement requiring good faith deposit of the developer, 3) authorized entering into agreement with Eltinge, Graziadio and Sampson Development Company, and 4) authorized Executive Director to sign agreement on behalf of the Community Redevelopment Agency. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING: 20. RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: A. REDEVELOPMENT REPORT AND REDEVELOPMENT PLAN City Manager Koski presented Redevelopment Report and Redevelop- ment Plan for Rosemead Boulevard Development Project, approved by the Community Redevelopment Agency in their Resolution No. CRA 5. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the report, and the redevelopment plan and map referring to same, subject to the required Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. B. RULES FOR BUSINESS TENANT PREFERENCE AND OWNER PARTICIPATION: City Manager Koski presented Rules for Business Tenant Preference and Owner Participation as submitted by the Community Redevelopment Agency in their Resolution No. CRA 4. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept, seconded by Councilman Harker and unanimously carried. C. AGREE TO AND SCHEDULE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 72 -1187, entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONSENTING TO JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, ESTABLISHING A DATE THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING, setting such joint public hearing for May 2, 1972, at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the CityHall. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 1 1 Council Minutes, March 21, 1972 - Page 7 18. (continued) MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: B. Councilman Merritt urged that a meeting to include the different water agencies within the City be held to see about upgrading the water system, especially in areas where there may be higher density. C. Councilman Harker advised that he would be attending the Comprehensive Transportation Committee Meeting on Thursday morning, March 23, 1972. D. Councilman Tyrell suggested the Fire Department also be included in meeting relative to upgrading water system, and that possibly Mr. Webb would be able to attend the meeting to bring in the development aspect. He suggested that information relative to water service in other cities be obtained prior to holding such a meeting. E. City Manager Koski reported that the various striping and parking restrictions approved by the Council to improve safety measures at the intersection of Golden West and Woodruff have been installed. 21. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Harker moved to adjourn at 10 p.m., seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried, to meet in Study Session as the Community Redevelopment Agency. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. ATTEST: Chef Deputy City Clerk MAYOR