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COUNCIL MINUTES
June 6, 1972
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Elder Ernest E. Perry, Seventh -Day
Adventist Church, 9664 E. Broadway, Temple City.
3. •Mayor Briggs •led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. . ROLLI CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett,
Administrative Assistant Biel, Regional Engineer Kriegel
5. APPROVAL' OF MINUTES
It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of May 16, 1972, as written.
At this point in the meeting, Mayor Briggs presented a plaque to
the Council from the San Gabriel Valley Hospital which he had received
on behalf of the City, in gratitude and recognition to City government.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Adoption by Reference of County
Building Code, Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code.
A. Ordinance No. 72 -352 - Building Code ) 2nd. read.
B. Ordinance No. 72 -353 - Mechanical Code )
C. Ordinance No. 72 -354 - Plumbing. Code
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
in adopting by reference the County Building, Mechanical and
Plumbing Codes, that a public hearing was required, which hearing
had been ,set by the City Council at a previous meeting and due
notice given.
Mayor Briggs declared the public hearing open and.invited.those
present who wished to speak for or against the matter to come
forward. No one came forward.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 72-352, entitled
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 68 -267 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS .'ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING
CODE AND AMENDMENTS AS CONTAINED IN THE 1971 EDITION OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC.
INCLUDING CHAPTERS 68, 69, 98 and 99 OF THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE
SAID LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE FOR AND INSTEAD OF THE
PRESENT BUILDING CODE AND MAKING OTHER AMENDMENTS; Ordinance No.
72 -353, entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE No. 68 -268 OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE AS CONTAINED IN THE 1971 EDITION OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS,
INC. AND INCLUDING THE APPENDIX THERETO AND MAKING OTHER AMENDMENTS;
Council Minutes, June 6, 1972 - Page 2
and Ordinance No. 72 -354,. entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE No. 68 -269 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BY ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE AND AMEND-
MENTS AS CONTAINED IN THE 1971 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BUILDING LAWS PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC.,
AND INCLUDING APPENDICES A, B, C, F AND G, AND MAKING OTHER
AMENDMENTS, for second reading.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinances
72 -352, 72 -353 and 72 -354 and adopt, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
7. ORDINANCE No. 72 -355: 2nd read. Re. Sewer Connection.
City Manager Koski presented background information on the
need for reconstruction of the sewers because of development
and density changes in the City.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 72 -355 entitled,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SYSTEM OF PUBLIC SEWERS IN SAID CITY
AND TO ESTABLISH CHARGES FOR SEWERAGE SERVICES AND FACILITIES
PROVIDED THEREFOR, for second reading. Councilman Merritt
moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and unanimously carried.
8. ORDINANCE No. 72 -356: 1st read. Re. Amendment to Municipal Code
Re. Requirement for Conditional Use Permit for Certain Discontinued
Uses.
City Attorney Martin advised that an ordinance had been prepared
as instructed at the previous meeting, relating to conditional use
permits for certain discontinued uses, and introduced Ordinance
No. 72 -356 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SECTION 9277 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO NON- CONFORMING USES. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried unanimously.
The ordinance was referred to the Planning Commission for review
and recommendation.
9. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RE. R -2 DENSITY STANDARDS:
Councilman Gilbertson .moved . to remove this item on R-2 Density
Standards from the table for further discussion. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously.
City Manager Koski advised that this item had been held over
from the previous meeting of the Council for further discussion on
Planning Commission Resolution No. 72 -453PC regarding the R -2
Density Standards.
Due to the extent of the discussion, Councilman Gilbertson moved
to defer this matter to a study session with the Planning
Commission, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
May 17, 1972:
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission to re- cosponsor the Temple City Youth Football
Organization for the 1972 season. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve
the request, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously.
Bud Leathers, Vice President of Temple City Youth Football thanked
the Council for their decision.
Council Minutes, June 6, 1972 - Page,3
11A. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of May 23, 1972
Council received the recommendation from the Planning Commission
relative to amending the Municipal Code to include a new C -3
zone. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the matter for Public
Hearing on Thursday, July 6, 1972, at 7 :30 p.m., seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
11B. CHANGE OF COUNC'I'L MEETING DATE DUE TO JULY 4 HOLIDAY:
Because the July 4 holiday will fall on a regular meeting
date of the Council, Councilman Tyrell moved to change the
regular meeting date from the first Tuesday in July to Thursday,
July 6, 1972, at 7:30 p.m., seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
12. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM WITH TEMPLE
CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - 1 year period:
City Manager Koski advised that the agreement for community
recreation program between the City of Temple City and the
Temple City Unified School District expires June 30, 1972, and
that it was recommended for renewal without change.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, subject to adoption of the
budget, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, to sign.
Councilman Gilbertson seconded "the -motion :which unanimously carried.
13. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - L & L GARDENING SERVICE - 1 year period:
City Manager Koski advised that the agreement for median strip
maintenance on Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues with L & L
Gardening Service expires on June 30, 1972, and that it was
recommended for renewal without change.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve, subject to adoption of
the budget, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
14. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY:
City Manager Koski advised that the agreement with the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society for related services expires on
June 30, 1972. A report and recommendation was presented for
discussion.
It was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an agreement between the San Gabriel
Valley Humane Society and the City of Temple City, which would
reflect all of the content of the present agreement, plus any
necessary revision which would provide the City a stronger
means by which to enforce compliance by the contractor to the
provisions contained therein, the renewal to be for a period
of one year, to be presented at the June 20, 1972, Council
meeting.
15. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS PERMITS:
City Manager Koski advised that 15 applications were received
for sale of fireworks, that the locations had been checked
by the Planning Department, and that one location, L.D.S. Church,
did not meet zoning requirements. Also, the Temple City
Republican Women's Club had applied for three locations. In
all instances necessary deposits and /or insurance certificates
had been received.
Gordon Cutler from the L.D.S. Church stated that they had been
notified of the zoning requirement when they had applied, however
they were requesting Council approval on the basis of a variance.
Council Minutes, June 6, 1972 - Page 4
15. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS PERMITS (continued):
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve locations No. 1 thru 11
and No. 13, as submitted by memorandum dated June 2, 1972,
denying Nos. 14 and 15 allowing only one location per
organization. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis
and unanimously carried. List of approved stands is as
follows:
1. Job's Daughters, Bethel #179 • Northeast corner
Lower Azusa and Doreen
2. Temple City High School
Parents' Committee -
Class of '73.
3. Temple City Jaycees
4. St. Luke's Catholic Church
5. Explorer Post 169 and Troop 169
6. American Legion,
Temple City Post 279
7. Temple City Youth Football
8. Temple City Y's Men's Club
9. Dad's Committee -
Explorer Post 171
Circle K Market,
Las Tunas and Golden West
Northeast corner
Cloverly.and Las Tunas
Growers Market,
4819 Temple City Blvd.
Burger King,
5541 Rosemead Boulevard
Market Basket,
Longden at Rosemead Blvd.
Ralph's Market
9470 Las Tunas Drive
Southwest corner
Las Tunas and Alessandro
(Hondo Service)
Pancake Alley,
Las Tunas and Rosemead
10. Temple City Church of the , Rowland and Las Tunas
Nazarene, Boy Scout Troop No. 179 (Northwest Corner)
11. Mormon Church Elder's Quorum
- Temple City Ward
13. Temple City Republican
Women's Club Federated
Gateway Market,
Broadway and Rosemead
one of three locations
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve a permit for location:
12. L.D.S. Church -
Las Flores Ward
subject to finding a
location in proper zone,
and insurance and
permission from property
owner
The motion was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried
unanimously.
16. PROPOSED BUDGET - 1972 -73
City Manager Koski advised that the proposed budget for 1972 -73
had been submitted to the Council for consideration and that
a Public Hearing may now be set. Councilman Tyrell moved to
receive the proposed budget for 1972 -73 as submitted by the City
Manager, and to set Public Hearing for June 20, 1972,
and any supplemental meetings that may be required. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, June 6, 1972 - Page 5
17. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1209: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 5968 thru
6061, in the amount of $50,547.46.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1209 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE .CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $50,547.46, DEMAND NOS. 5968 THRU
6061, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
City Manager Koski presented a request from die City Treasurer for
approval of a warrant in the amount of $50,000 for interest bearing
deposit. Councilman Tyre]] moved to approve, seconded by Council-
man Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
RECESS: Councilman Tyrell moved to recess to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
18. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION:
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency at 8 :25 p.m.,
approved minutes of regular meetings held on March 21 and May 16,
1972, adopted Resolution No. CRA 10 - Adopting a Rule of Parliamentary
Procedure, and adjourned at 8:30 p.m. The minutes of the CRA are
set forth in full in the records of the Agency.
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. DAMAGE CLAIM - Mrs. Helen Castle.
City Manager Koski presented a claim for damage to the automobile
of Mrs. Helen Castle. Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny and to
refer the claim to the City's insuring agency, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried..
B. .STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - Re. Lower Azusa Road
City Manager Koski presented a letter from the State Division of
Highways stating that the Lower Azusa Road project submitted for
State Highway Funds for 1973 -74, had been denied. This project
may again be submitted prior to February 1, 1973, for consideration
in the 1974 -75 fiscal year.
C. City Manager Koski presented a letter of notification re.
adoption of the Redevelopment Plan and advised that it had been
sent to all agencies affected by the project.
20. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mayor Briggs paid recognition to the Cadette Troop of Girl Scouts
who were present in the audience.
No one came forward to speak.
21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES - COST FOR SHERIFF'S SERVICES
City Manager Koski presented a communication from California
Contract Cities Association dated June 5, 1972. Councilman
Tyrell, as City representative to the Association, recommended
and moved that the City agree to a voluntary assessment in
the amount equal to 1/5 of 1% of the 1971 -72 appropriation
for law enforcement as the fair share of the anticipated costs
related to a proposed lawsuit by the California Contract Cities
Association against the County of Los Angeles pertaining to costs
for Sheriff's Services. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
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°B. INTERIM ORDINANCE No. 72 -344 m BUILDING AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS
City Manager-Koski advised that l:nterJmArdinance No. 72 -344
imposing a moratorium on building.and occupancy permits in
.a certain sector of the City expires July 5, 1972. .Councilman
Gilbertson moved to set the matter for Public Hearing on
June 20, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
C. SURPLUS PROPERTY - 1949 FORD TRUCK
City Manager Koski advised that a recommendation had been
received from the Parks and Recreation Director regarding a
1949 Ford Truck being declared surplus property and disposed
of. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommendation
for sale of 1949 Ford Truck as surplus property, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried,
D. Councilman Gilbertson stated that classes would begin
in September at Temple City High School, from Pasadena City
College. There would be 30 credit classes and 7 non - credit
classes presented.
E. Councilman Gilbertson stated that enabling legislation
toward establishment of a new county, SB 262, would be before
the .Commi.ttee on:Local Gover'nrmenti i.n Sacramento on Thursday,
June 8, 1972, He read.a. letter from Gerald Crump, Legislative
Representative from -the County, suggesting some proposed
-amendments.
Councilman Tyee1t :move =d '\tb: autho -r:.i zeLCounc_l l man > G i 1 bertson's
and Ci tyi 'Attorney: Martin's attendance at :the,:Juna,; 8. meeting
in Sacramento regarding SB 262, and that attendant expenses
be paid. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously carried.
F. Councilman Gilbertson advi -sed that the attempt by SCAG
toward regionalism in the form of AB 776 had been lost in,
the Senate Committee,
G. Councilman Tyrell advised that he had received a reply from. ;,
Howard Earle, Assistant Sheriff, in answer to a letter of
congratulations he had sent to Chief Earle on his appointment
to this position.
22. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson,
the Council adjourned to the North Meeting Room at 845 p.m. to
review the 1972 -73 proposed budget, following which they adjourned
to Monday, June 12, 1972, at 7 :30 p.m., for the purpose of review
of proposed budget with Parks and Recreation, Parking and Traffic
Commissions.
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