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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.
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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