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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 19, 1972
INITIATION:
"1 °. Mayor Briggs' called the 'regular-meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m, on Tuesday, September 19, 1972, in .the Council
.Chambers of the City Ha l l
2. The i nvo.cat i on was .g i v.en..by ,Ma.yor Briggs, followed by
'3. the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, .led by Mayor Briggs.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicev;ich, Administrative Assistant Biel,
civil Engineering Assistant Linares, Traffic Engineer
,Envall.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting. of August 23, 1972, as mailed.
The Temple City Council, PTA, was given recognition by Mayor Briggs,
who presented a special certificate to Mrs. Luigi Torres, President,
in recognition of the community effort put forth .by that organization.
Mayor Briggs also proclaimed .the.- ronth,,of October as PTA Membership
Month. Mrs. Torres described the volunteer services of the organization
and .introduced thefcurrent. year's officers.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE No. 72 -375: Service Station, nw corner
Las Tunas Drive and Oak Avenue: Appeal of Planning Commission
Decision.by City Council.
City Manager Koski'presented background:information.in regard_ to
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 72- 375,.advising that the appeal
by :the Council was .not concerned with the: proposed.bay, -areas,,but
that the aesthetic :appearance:and design of structures had.been
of concern to the Council. He advised that .the Standard Oil Company
:lied three alternative plans prepared to submit to the Council for
consideration. Council was.also advised that if this Conditional
Use Permit is .approved, the Moennig Music Company plans to occupy
,the.property to the north and that the structure proposed for that
location will have a mansard type roof,
Mr..R. J..Si1baugh, Standard Oil Company. representative, presented
the original rendering which had been. acceptable to the Planning
Commission, .and three other renderings .for consideration: by the
Council. The fourth rendering provided for a mansard type roof and
full veneer, including, columns- under canopy roof, and was most
preferred in Council discussion MT:a.,:.S°i, l baugh adv• )§ed" that he ;wblol d
be :w,i Mng i to maintain . 1easeronr pr..esenthstat on: tohterm nate use
The s rgrLShawh, in r :nde,,r, i ng- No 1:'was -most prefer; red by; theQ.04111qM
Following discussion .it was moved by Councilman Tyrel1,.seconded
by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried that based on the
review of the record in this matter, and based upon two represen-
tations by :the applicant, both of -which the Council finds to be
material and essential, that Standard Oil will: -1) conform to
rendering No. 4, with mansard type roof and full veneer, including
columns under canopy roof (rather than rendering No, 1), 2) continue
to maintain the lease as;nonm functional on the present site for
a.period of 7 months before technical abandonment, and 3) conform
to sign choice designated by the City Council (from rendering No. .1).
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 2
7. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Report of Quarterly Activities
Dr. Joe D'Arelli, President, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, pre -
sented the Quarterly Report of the Chamber of Commerce activities
from June 9 to September 15, 1972. Dr. D'Arelli advised that in
addition to the four -page report, the Chamber had also been in-
volved in communications with other Chambers of Commerce regarding
their work programs and have received much information which is on
file, and that a meeting had been held with the Scottsdale, Arizona,
Chamber and Manager which had been most informative.
Councilmen Gilbertson and Tyrell commended Dr. D'Arel.li on the
progress noted in the report, and urged greater local volunteer
efforts of committees and subcommittees in lieu of hiring a full
time Chamber Manager. Councilmen Merritt and Dennis discussed the
advantages of a full time manager or that possibly some combination
could be worked out.
Following discussion, it was moved by, Councilman Tyrell, seconded
by Councilman Dennis, and unanimously carried, to continue the
contractual arrangement through December 31, 1972, for .purposes of
review, at the present rate, and under the terms of the agreement.
8. REFERRAL TO PLANNING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONS: Prohibition of
Parking of Commercial Vehicles on Residential Property.
On motion of Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell,
the report from the Planning and Traffic Commissions dated
September 13, 1972, re. City Council referral as to need for
prohibition of parking of commercial and other large vehicles on
R -zoned properties was received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP No. 29229: 4945 El Monte Avenue (John•Sell)
'(Res. 72- 467PC)
City.'Manager Koski advised that'the Planning Commission.'had
adopted Resolution :No. 72- 445PC, approving Tentative Tract No.
29229, which' included'conditions set forth to be met by'the appli-
cant,.-and advised.that Condition No. 4, pertaining -to modification
of requi red street width from 54 ft. , to permit a _width. of 40 ft.,
must be approved by 'Council in accordance with the Subdivision
Ordinance requirements.
John L. Sell, applicant, stated that at the Planning:.Commission
meeting on .the matter.it.had been brought out by a member of the
audience that Condition No. 7 pertaining. :to.the free- standing
masonry wall created an .eyesore; in..that the wall. left. an area
between.lt and the curb:which no one maintains. and that litter
accumulates. He advised that his'inspection..of the adjacent sub -
di1vis`•ion revealed this to be true, and he presented alternative
plans which:could be implemented to prevent this, either in de-
leting the requirement of a wall which would. leave side and rear
yards open to El Monte Avenue,. or adjusting the location of the
wall
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Tyrell to amend
Item.7 (a). of Resolution No. 72.- 467.PC to read: Masonry wall
shall be'conducted from the extension of the center line of
Sparklett Street on the City Parkway, by the usual form of en-
croachment agreement, from the center line of Sparklett Street to
a point to the rear building line of Lot 3,.plus a return to the
building itself.• The motion was seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
carried by roll call vote, Councilmen Dennis and Gilbertson voting
NO.
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 3
Council discussed the modification of required 54 f t . , width for
Sparklett Street to permit a width of 40 ft., in accordance with
Section. 202 (e) of the Subdivision Ordinance since the rest of the
street is already dedicated and developed to a width of 40 ft.; and
being advised that the radius of the cul -de -sac would permit the
turning around of emergency vehicles. On motion of Councilman
Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried,
this item was approved.
Councilman Tyrell moved that the Council find that the proposed
subdivision does not violate the interim open space plan which
has been filed with the Secretary of Public Resources, and has
no significant effects on the environment, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and, unanimously carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 29229,
as amended, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
10A. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM - TRACT No. 29535 (Bade Construction)
9831 -45 La Rosa Drive.
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the County of
Los Angeles, Department of County Engineer, recommending approval
of water main system as required by Subdivision Water System
Agreement Form A -2C for Tract No. 29535, and release ofthe
Agreement to the subdivider. Councilman Merritt moved to approve,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
105. APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS - TRACT No. 29535 (Bade Construction)
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the County of
Los Angeles, Department of County Engineer, recommending approval
of survey monuments for Tract No. 29535, and release of Time
Certificate, Bank of America No. 110378. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
11. EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1971 (P.E.P. PROGRAM)
City Manager Koski advised that additional funding for the Emer-
gency Employment Act of 1971 - P.E.P. Program, had been made
available through October 15, 1972, and that the County of Los
Angeles requested amendment to original agreement to accommodate
the temporary funding conditions. Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve the amendment to the agreement, and to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF BID - STREET IMPROVEMENTS: FREER STREET, Santa
Anita Avenue to Daleview.(Pursuant to Chapter 27, Streets and
Highways Code) (includes sidewalks, south side)
City Manager Koski advised that sealed bids for street improve-
ments, Freer Street, Santa Anita Avenue to Daieview, had been
opened on August 29, 1972, . and that a recommendation had been received
from Kenneth I.Mul len, Ccnsul.t i ng Engineer, to award the contract
to Norlund Construction Co., Baldwin Park, who was low bidder
in the amount of $11,072.50.
Councilman Tyrell moved to award the Contract to Norlund Con-
struction as the low bidder, to authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign, and that the Council find that this project
will have no significant effects on the environment, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 4
13. PARTIAL ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION - Various
Locations.
City Manager Koski advised that sidewalk construction on Bogue
Street, south side, Baldwin Avenue to Live Oak Park; Golden
West Avenue, east side, Workman to Live Oak; and Alessandro
Avenue, east side, Blackley to Pentland, were nearing completion
and recommended partial payment to the contractor and supplier
jointly. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the work that had
been completed to date as set forth in memorandum dated
September 15, 1972, and to authorize payment in the amount of
50% of work completed and retention of balance, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Meetings of September 6,
and - September 14, 1972.
A. TRAFFIC'SIGNAL TIMING.- Various Intersections.
City 'Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council request,
the Traffic Commission had reviewed present signal timing
operation,at seven intersections which are on 24 -hour operation,
making specific recommendations for each intersection as set
forth in memorandum dated September 7, 1972.
Following discussion, on motion of. Councilman Gilbertson,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried, the
following operations were approved:
Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard - remain on
24 -hour operation.
Temple City Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road - change to
flashing red 4 ways, midnight to 7 a.m.
Lower Azusa Road and Arden Drive - change to flashing
red 4 ways, midnight to 7 a.m.
Lower Azusa Road and Baldwin Avenue - remain on 24 -hour
operation.
Broadway and Encinita - change to flashing red 4 ways,
midnight to 7 a.m..
Oak Avenue and Longden'Avenue - change to flashing red
4 ways, midnight to 7 a.m.
B. ARROW HIGHWAY - UTC PROJECT: Proposed Traffic Signal
Modification - Las Tunas Drive.
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Traffic
Commission. from Special Meeting of September 14, 1972, in which
the Commission considered the alternative proposal of semi -
actuated signals at estimated cost of $32,000 would provide
for improved progression of vehicular traffic on Las Tunas
Drive, however the Commission was of the consensus that the
TOPICS funds involved should be reserved for improvement of
Lower Azusa Road.
Traffic Engineer Envall was present at the meeting and responded
to inquiries from the Council, advising that it was his recommenda-
tion that the City consider the alternative proposal with parti-
cipation .in:the Arrow Highway project in order not to defeat the
objectives of the project, and that the matter must be resolved
prior to the end of September in order to meet the deadline for
submission to appropriate federal authorities for funding.
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the City's
participation ..s n ;the: Ar.r.ow Highway- UTC Project in the - amount. of
x$32. ;000 to provide for modification of 10 traffic signals on Las
Tunas Drive to a semi- traffic actuated system with controllers and
maximum loop detectors, with push buttons to be installed to implement
movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on intersecting side
streets, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 5
15. EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL:
A. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1231 - Crossing Guards
,Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1231 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING CROSSING GUARDS, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried.
B. RESOLUtION No. 72 -1232 •- Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1232 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
16. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION No. 72 -1233, Demand Nos. 6499 thru
6641, in the amount of $61,694.56.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1233 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $61,694.56, DEMAND NOS.
6499 THRU 6641, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously
carried.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Request to Waive Sewer Fee in Connection with CUP 71 -351PC
(Willem A. Keetell).
City Manager Koski advised that Mr. Willem Keetel, owner /operator
of restaurant at 9426 E. Las Tunas Drive had obtained a Conditional
Use Permit (Case No. 71 -351) on September 14, 1971, and that on
May 2, 1972, had applied for modification for expansion of existing
facilities, which was granted by the Planning Commission on May 23,
1972. Interim Ordinance No. 72 -351 pertaining to sewer charge to
be collected on new developments was adopted May 16, 1972, after
the request for modification had been filed, but prior to the
Planning Commission action. A communication from Mr. Keetell
requesting that the fee be waived, or to provide for spreading
payment over a 24 -month period had been received. Councilman Tyrell
moved to waive the sewer charges as they pertained to the application
For modification for expansion of existing facilities, based on prior
granting of Conditional Use Permit and application filed prior to
adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
B. TEMPLE CITY CAMELLIA LIONS - Request to Conduct White Cane
Drive Within Public Right -of -Way.
Council discussed the request of the Camellia Lions Club to conduct
White Cane Drive within the public right -of -way as set forth in
request dated August 29, 1972, on Friday, October 6, from 2 to 6 p.m.
A similar type operation by the Kiwanis had been permitted on the
basis of a yearly event For the past 28 years, however it was the
consensus that hazards are involved and the public would not
approve the severe traffic controls necessarily imposed on any
additional drives of this type. Councilman Merritt moved to
deny the request, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
C. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED - Request to Solicit for UNICEF.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the request for Church Women
United to solicit for UNICEF at the time of Halloween, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried by a roll call vote, Councilman
Merritt voting NO.
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 6
D. LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS - Verification
of use of City Hall as Check-In-Center, -- November 7, 1972.
A communication from the Los Angeles County Registrar of
Voters verifying use of City Hall as Check -In- Center for
November 7, 1972, election was received and filed.
E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - Voting Delegate for
League Conference October 15 -18, 1972, in Anaheim.
Councilman Tyrell moved to name Louis W. Merritt as voting
delegate and William I. Dennis as voting alternate for
League of California Cities Conference to be held in
Anaheim, October 15-18, 1972. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
F. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Request to display Christmas
Decorations, September 25 -29, 1972.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve request from Chamber
of Commerce to hang one string of decorations across Temple
City Boulevard, in front of the Chamber Office, from
September 25 -29, inclusive, subject to required insurance,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
G. PERFORMING ARTS BOOSTERS - Request to Solicit at
City Picnic.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve request of Performing
Arts Boosters to sell "Green Tags" during -the City Picnic
on Saturday, September 23, 1972, and periodically inform,
the public of their availability, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried by roll call vote, Mayor Briggs
voting NO.
18 TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Ned Poole, 6041 N. Willard, San Gabriel, addressed the Council
in regard to lifting of the moratorium for the area outside
the project area for the Rosemead Boulevard redevelopment,
which area was no longer a part of the project area. Staff
was instructed to prepare a report and proposed ordinance as
may be necessary pertaining to removal of moratorium on
building permits in the subject area
Howard Palmer, from the firm of Eltinge, Grazi;adio: :arid. Sampson
with whom the City has a lease in regard to redevelopment of
the project area, presented a communication from the S. S.
Kresge Company, wherein he advised that on September 15, 1972,
the S. S. Kresge Company formally authorized that company's
real estate department to enter into -a 25-year lease with
Eltinge, Graziadio and Sampson Development Company, for
development of a 94,500 sq. ft., K Mart Department Store
Facility, to be built: developed and owned by Eltinge,
Graziadio and Sampson Development Co., and that S. S. Kresge
firm would be cooperating with the City and the Redevelopment
Agency into converting the property into a suitable retail
site for the development company to purchase in order to
provide the facility.
Jim Campbell, 9102 Woolley, spoke to the Council, expressing
appreciation for assistance given him by the Council and staff
to secure a location for an Arts and Crafts Fair, and in-
vited everyone to attend the fair which would open the first
week in November.
Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 7
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Appointment of Deputy Treasurer,
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the appointment of Leonard- -
Biel as Deputy City Treasurer, subject to obtaining the neces-
sary bond, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
B. AGREEMENT - Traffic Signal, Lower Azusa Road at Halifax
with County of Los Angeles,Road Department.
City'Manager Koski presented proposed agreement for traffic
signal, Lower Azusa Road at Halifax, to be .installed by the
County Road Department following receipt of and award of bid
in which it was proposed that Temple City's fixed amount to be
paid by the City, upon demand, amounted to $12,000. A Resolution
to consent to inclusion in County Highway system for purposes of
construction was also presented for consideration.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1234 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF PORTIONS OF LOWER
AZUSA ROAD AND HALIFAX. ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE
SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, which
resolution included the finding that the project would have no
significant effect on the environment, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Following discussion on the fixed amount to be paid by the City,
Councilman Tyrell moved to amend Section III of the Agreement to
provide that the City would pay 75% of the construction costs as
determined by the accepted bid, but not to exceed $12,000 as
Temple City's share of signal cost, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the agreement as amended,
and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
C. Contract Cities Association - Report of Contract Services
Councilman Tyrell called attention to a report of municipal
services requested by cities, which . had been compiled by the
Contract Cities Association, which was a comparative study in
regard to county service and private contractor service.
D. City'Manager Koski advised that several reports were
ready for distribution to the Council for study, including a
survey of telephone service for the City Hall, and a report on
the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society service.
E. Councilman Merritt called attention to Mr. Bob Green's
attendance at Council meetings over a period of years, and
that he would be retiring from the Edison Company the follow-
ing week. Mr. Green was commended for his fine cooperation
both as a representative of the Chamber of Commerce, and as the
local manager for the Edison Company.
F. Councilman Gilbertson noted that Governor Reagan is about
to select a committee to study reorganization of local govern-
ment and moved that the City Council go on record urging the
appointment of Charles Martin, who serves as City Attorney for
several cities, to serve on this task force, and that letter
be prepared to be sent to Governor Reagan, signed by the Mayor,
asking him to consider this appointment. The motion was
seconded by 'Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
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G. Councilman Dennis presented a report to the Council
urging the Council to examine the possibilities of our City
participating with other school districts (in addition to
Temple City 'Unified School Districts) within our community,
to provide a Citizen and the Law Program. He submitted a
report dated. September 7, 1972, providing the approximate
cost of the program and an analysis of the approximate number
of students involved. Staff was instructed to assist Mr.
Dennis in contacting officials concerned in regard to the
possibility of implementing the program.
H. Councilman Dennis expressed concern about certain areas
of the City which are improperly zoned, particularly from
Santa Anita to McCulloch, from Freer north to the City limits,
which is currently R-4, and which he believed would be at least
20 years before there would be significant transition to this
type of development. The matter will be referred to the Planning
Commission for consideration at their next meeting.
1. City Manager Koski advised that two parcels of property at
the end of Bogue Street, adjacent to Live Oak Park were avail-
able for purchase. Council concurred in the need for obtaining
the land for park purposes, and instructed. the City; Manager to
proceed to negotiate.
20. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn at 10:54 p.m., seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Next regular
meeting will be on Tuesday, October 3, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
MAYOR