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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1972-09-19_Regular 19721 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. 1 1 Council Minutes, September 19, 1972 - Page 8 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