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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1972-07-18_Regular 1972CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES July 18, 1972 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, 1972. The invocation was given .by.the Reverend Dean Grelling, Pastor, Temple City Southern Baptist Church, 5221 El Monte Avenue. 3. Mayor Briggs led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1 1 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs ABSENT: Councilmen -None Asst. Lieberman ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Koski, City Attorney 44er -t-i-n -, Planning Director Dragicevich, Traffic Engineer Envall, Administrative Assistant Biel. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was noted that in the last paragraph of minutes of meeting of July 6, 1972, page 7, that the date of the next regular meeting should be corrected to read July 18, 1972, instead of July 20 as shown in error. Councilman Dennis moved to approve as corrected, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried, Councilman Merritt -- abstaining. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Change of Zone from R -4 to C -M, 5302 thru 5336 N. Rosemead Boulevard. City Manager Koski presented background information advising that the Planning Commission had recommended a change of zone from R -4 to C -M for the location 5302 thru 5336 N. Rosemead, and had adopted Resolution No. 72 -463 PC containing the reasons therefor; and that due notice had been given for Public Hearing set for this evening. Mayor Briggs declared the Public Hearing open and invited those present who wished to speak in favor of the zone change to come forward. Jerry Zernickow, 9669 Olive, applicant, discussed the proposed use of the property as a motorcycle shop, and the precautions that would be exercised in regard to noise control and other factors. He stated that he was presently in escrow for the purchase of the property involved. Ray Carter, 2508 Fairgreen, Monrovia (Lee's Temple City Auto), spoke in favor of the proposed zone change. He considered that the business to be built may even create a baffle for the noise emanating from Rosemead Boulevard, for the property behind the location. No one else came forward to speak in favor of the zone change. Mayor Briggs invited those who wished to speak against the matter to come forward. No one came forward. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. It was noted for the record that property owners of lots located at 5318, 5322 and 5336 have joined the applicant in requesting the zone reclassification, and that the property owner of 5328 N. Rosemead Boulevard was noncommittal. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the change of zone, and to request the City Attorney to prepare appropriate ordinance, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, July 18, 1972 - Page 2 7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE: Re. Permitted Uses in C -2 and M -1 Zones; Deletion of C -M Zone; and Rezoning of C -M to C -3 (Resolution No. 72- 462PC). The matter of proposed amendment to Temple City Municipal Code re- gardi�ng permitted uses in C -2 and M -1 zones; deletion of C -M zone; and rezoning C -M to C -3 on which public hearing had been held and closed at previous Council meeting, was deferred to Study Session. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL - Lower Azusa Road at Doreen. City Manager Koski advised that the matter of additional traffic control on Lower Azusa Road in the vicinity of the Midway Shopping Center had been referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendations, and that memorandum dated July 14, 1972, had been forwarded to the Council advising of the recommendations. Traffic Engineer Envall discussed the report, advising that an agree - ment between the City of El Monte and the County of Los Angeles was presently being negotiated, which would provide for installation of traffic signal at El Monte Avenue and Lower Azusa Road, to provide adequate safe gaps. Further, it was recommended that one additional 35 mile per hour sign be placed on the south side of Lower Azusa Road, east of Arden Drive for eastbound traffic and crosswalks to be lined with reflective pavement markers at Halifax, Doreen and Pal Mal Avenues, to be preceded by signs denoting "Ped X -ing, Stop When Occupied." Following discussion, Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendations of the Traffic Engineer, above described, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. One additional recommendation to grade the north side of Lower Azusa Road, immediately east of Doreen Avenue and place temporary asphalt sidewalk for better pedestrian safety, was given further review later in the meeting, and on motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried, the recommendation to install this temporary sidewalk was approved. Persons in the audience speaking to the need for additional traffic controls in the vicinity were Mrs. Whipperman, 4810 Doreen; Mrs. Lucinda Grant, El Monte Avenue; Debbie Pruneri, Manager, Mr. Taco; and Daniel Jourdaneau, 10619 Lower Azusa Road. NEW BUS1 NESS : 9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Request for Permit for Dance and Entertainment License - KON TIKI, 9109 Las Tunas Drive. City Manager Koski advised that .an. application for dance and entertainment permit had been made by George Shamie, 1105 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, for the KON TIKI, 9109 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City; and that application to serve alcoholic beverages at the location had been approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. Notice of Public Hearing to be held before the City Council had been duly posted and report from the Sheriff's Department indicated no basis for denial. Mayor Briggs declared the Public Hearing open. Deputy Gillmann discussed the report from the Sheriff's Department, advising that. all . aspects appeared to be in order. George Shamie, applicant, present in the audience, came forth to answer questions of the Council.. He stated he was familiar with the special con- ditions which had been recommended in connection with issuing the permit and that he was agreeable to them. Item No. 8 of the con- ditions was reviewed and revised to require that any violation emanating from the premises may require the applicant to show cause why all existing City licenses covering the operations should not be revoked, which revision was also acceptable to the applicant. No one elsecame forward to speak for or against the matter. Counci 1- man Gilbertson moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant the application, subject to con - ditions as revised, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, July 18, 1972 - Page 3. 10. SANITARY SEWER STUDY: Request for Transfer of Monies from General Fund to Sewer Construction. City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that a letter from the County Engineer dated October 26, 1971, set forth the necessity of having a comprehensive capacity study made for the City's sanitary sewer system;. and that by adopting Ordinance No. 72 -355, the Council had authorized the establishment of sewer reconstruction fund program. He explained that the time required to conduct .a study is estimated to be at least 90 days, and that while funds were presently not .avail- able,.the requirements of Ordinance No. 72 -355 were now in effect and future collections would provide funds to cover the cost of the study, estimated at. approximately $7,000. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund into the Sewer Reconstruction Fund in the amount of $7,000, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried, to be repaid from future collections as set forth in memorandum dated July 13, 1972. 11. REFUNDS FOR DEPOSITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS: City Manager Koski adv i,:sed that both the Building Department and the Fire Department have reported that all fireworks stands have been removed and cleared of debris, and that the organizations involved were now eligible for refunds of deposits. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve refunds for 13 depositors for fire - works stands, as listed in memorandum dated July 14, 1972, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 12. APPOINTMENT OF CIVIL DEFENSE PERSONNEL: City Manager Koski presented memorandums dated July -13, 1972, and July 18, 1972, wherein he was appointing William Cole as City Radio Officer RACES; Richard Gridley as City Civil Defense Communications Specialist; and Leonard Biel as Assistant Civil Defense Director, subject to Council approval. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 13. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1219: Appointment of Temporary Personnel - Recreation. Councilman Tyrell moved to•adoptvResolution No. 72 -1219 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 14. RESOLUTION No. 72- 1220: .Warrants and Demands, Demand Nos. 6224 thru 6317, in the amount of $39,834.39. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1220 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $39,834.39, demand nos. 6224 THRU 6317, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. 15. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Request for Charitable Solicitation - Soulville Foundation. Councilman Merritt moved to approve a request for charitable solicitation by the Soulville Foundation in accordance with recommendation set forth in memorandum dated July 12., 1972, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, July 18, 1972 - Page _4 B. Appeal from Planning Commission Decision - ZV Case No. 72 -374 (Odie.Vaught, 6029 Primrose Avenue). Councilman Gilbertson moved that public hearing be set for Tuesday, August 1, 1972,. at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, in regard to appeal from Planning Commission decision on Zone Variance Case No 72 -374. Councilman Tyrell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. C. Temple City Youth Center - Request to Rent City-Owned Property at 5843 Temple City Boulevard to conduct Ecumenical Youth Center. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City Youth Center, dated July 13, 1972, outlining plans for proposed Ecumenical Youth Center and proposal to rent city -owned building at 5843 Temple City Boulevard for this use. A letter from Edwin C.Linberg, Pastor, Temple City Christian Church, dated July 17, 1972, in support of the Youth Center was also received. Following discussion, the matter was referred to the August 1, 1972 meeting of the Council, to allow an inspection to be made of the building to determine any modifications that would be required to allow public assembly; and for the Planning Director to confer with the City Attorney as to the provisions of the zoning code that may be applicable. Later in the meeting, Alan Rose, Associate Pastor, Temple City Christian Church and Chairman of the Youth Center Board; and Gordon Troutman, 4905 Persimmon, Treasurer of the Youth Center, spoke in behalf of the. proposed Youth Center. They, were advised to work with staff in outlining their proposed uses, so that the City Attorney would be able to review the proposal prior to the next Council meeting. 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Persons speaking at this time were included in items 8 and 15, in these minutes. Mr. DiCharro, President of the Temple City Unified School District Governing Board was introduced. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1221 - Salary of City Manager. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1221 entitled A"R'E'S:OLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE_LATTNG—T0 THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER /CITY CLERK, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson ,and unanimously carried. B. PURCHASE OF FLAGS. City Manager Koski advised that flags for decorating Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard on major holidays by the Lions Club have worn out, and are in need of replacement. Vendors had been contacted and the best price for a suitable flag, 3' x 5', with sleeve for attaching to poles, was quoted by Glen Davis & Company of Monrovia, in the amount of $563.22 for 120 flags. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the purchase as recommended, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. The Lions Club was commended for their fine contribution to the community in carrying on this project for so many years. 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Gilbertson moved to adjourn at 10:45 motion was seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. Next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 1972, at 71:30 p.m.