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COUNCIL MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 1972
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 1972, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend R. E. Schulz, Pastor,
First Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Briggs.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Briggs
Absent: Councilmen - Tyrell
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Administrative Assistant Biel,
Civil Engineering Assistant Linares, Traffic Engineer
Envall, Assistant Fire Chief Dean Russell.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to excuse the absence of Councilman
Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting. of October 17, 1972, the motion was seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
Prior to consideration of agenda items, Council concurred in the ap-
pointment of two (2) new Youth Commissioners, Sharon Hosfeldt. and Janice
.Mu,rasko :eadflu for a term of office expiring June 30, 1974, with the
.appointees then being sworn in by the City Clerk.
The Quota Club, Mrs. Emily Simpson, President, was given recognition
by Mayor Briggs who presented a special certificate to the president
and members present, in recognition of the community effort put
forth by that organization. Mrs. Simpson described the aims and
goals of the organization.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Environmental Impact Reports:
City Manager Koski presented background material relative to
Environmental Impact Reports, advising that a recent ruling by
the State Supreme Court has resulted in the requirement that
both public and private developments shall comply with the
Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and that statements are re-
quired for all projects which could have a significant effect
on the environment, which include planning, zoning, building
permits and license applications for new businesses. Exemptions
include minor repairs, alterations of existing structures and
construction of single family residences, He advised that due
notice of hearing had been made for Public Hearing of the
following Environmental Impact Reports which fall in the
category for consideration by the Council: A) Minor Land
Subdivision (lot split) at 6274 N. Golden West Avenue, EIR #7,
and B) Motorcycle Sales and Service, 5302 -12 N. Rosemead
Boulevard, EIR. #8.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1972 - Page 2
A. Minor Land Subdivision (lot split), 6274 Golden West.
City Manager Koski presented EIR #7, dated October 30, 1972,
prepared by the Planning Department, i n regard to proposed
lot split at 6274 Golden West Avenue. After opportunity
for public input, Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve
the negative findings, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
B. Motorcycle Sales & Service, 5302 -12 N. Rosemead Blvd.
City Manager Koski presented EIR #8, dated October 30, 1972,
prepared by the Planning Department, i n regard to proposed
motorcycle service and sales center at 5302 -12 N. Rosemead
Boulevard. Councilman Gilbertson made inquiry on item 15
of the report as to whether or not a statement should be
included about economic justification. City Attorney
Martin advised that before permit is granted, we must con-
sider the impact on environment, and then issue or not issue
on the findings. Following discussion, it was the consensus
there world be no significant impact from. item 15 on the
environment.
The Manager of the Temple City Kawasaki Cycle Shop addressed
the Council expressing the opinion that the new location
would be an improvement over their present facilities, due
to the fact they will be able to do more of their repair
work in an enclosed building which will also enable them
to store trash and drums inside.
After opportunity for public input, Councilman Merritt moved
to approve the negative findings of EIR #8, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - Request for Zone
Change from R -4 to C -2, 9861 Lower Azusa Road (V. Fazio)
Zone Change #72 -378.
City Manager Koski advised that an appeal from the Planning
Commission decision for a Zone Change from R -4 to C-2 at
9861 East Lower Azusa Road, had been received from the
applicant within the required period of time. Councilman
Merritt moved to set Public Hearing on December 5, 1972, at
7:30 p.m. Councilman Dennis seconded the motion which
carried.
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October
21, 1972. Proposed Change of Zone from R -1 to R-4, 6247-
6251 -6257 Rosemead and 8916 -8922 Longden Avenue.
City Manager Koski presented background information pre-
pared by the Planning Commission in support of Zone Change
from R -1 to R -4, 6247, 6251 and 6257 N. Rosemead Blvd.,
8916 and 8922 Longden Avenue. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to set Public Hearing on December 5, 1972, at 7:30
p.m. Councilman Dennis seconded the motion which then
carried.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1972 - Page 3
9. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKING COMMISSION: Meeting of October 18,
1972.
A. Bicycle Rack Installations on Private Property, Adjacent to
Pedestrian Mall.
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising
that the Parking Commission had recommended installation of bicycle
racks in the central business district adjacent to the malls.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the purchase of two bicycle
racks, to appropriate necessary monies therefor from the general
fund and to amend the adopted budget accordingly; the racks to be
placed at Liden's Stationery, 9548 Las Tunas Drive, and Temple
City Camera Shop, 9559 Las Tunas Drive; and to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare appropriate agreement regarding placement of
City -owned bicycle /racks on private property. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
B. Resurfacing and Restriping Public Parking Lot No. 5, and
First Western Bank Parking Lot.
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
the Parking Commission recommended: resurfacing and restriping of
Public Parking Lot No. 5, and First Western Bank Parking Lot, cost
to be borne by property owners and merchants, as set forth in
memorandum dated October 31, 1972. He advised that the Parking
Commission had reviewed the petition from property owners requesting
the lot be resurfaced and that parking stalls be restriped to
approximately 9' dimensions, center to center, which deviates from
City standard of 101 oenter to center ,dimensions; 'which :would provide
eight additional customer stalls. Councilman Merritt moved to
1) accept and approve the petition for resurfacing and restriping
of lot #5 and First Western Bank parking lot, subject to monies
being deposited with the City in advance of commencement of work, or
a signed agreement to this effect from the the petitioners; and
2) approve the removal of the planter and ramp, the cost to be borne
by the City, and to be accomplished in conjunction with the
resurfacing and restriping work. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
10. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: Meeting of
October 18, 1972.
Donation by KiWanis Club - Halloween Party.
City Manager Koski advised that the Parks & Recreation Commission
recommended acceptance of donation of $100 from the Kiwanis Club
to be used for the Halloween Carnival held Tuesday, October 31, 1972,
at Live Oak Park. Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the
donation and that a letter of appreciation be sent, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Meeting of November 1, 1972.
A. Encinita Avenue, Eaton Wash to La Rosa - Speed Regulations.
City Manager Koski presented background information regarding
Traffic Commission recommendation for control of speed problem
on Encinita Avenue, approaching Eaton Wash and La Rosa Drive,
advising that the Commission recommended retaining 30 mileiper
hour speed limit, however that A T intersection sign was recommended
for placement in advance of the vertical curve on Fncinita Avenue.
In discussion, it was recommended by Council that two ' "25:m.p.h."
advisory speed signs be placed in conjunction with the T intersection
signs on Encinita at the north and south approaches to La Rosa.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation as amended,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1972 - Page 4
_B. Sultana Avenue, 6300 Block: Special Warning Sign for Deaf Child
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
the Traffic Commission recommended denial of the request for special
sign for deaf child playing in the area inasmuch as this type of
sign might provide children in the area with a false sense of security_
and possibly encourage children to play in the street. After thorough
review of the situation, it was moved by Councilman Merritt to accept
the recommendation of the Traffic Commission to deny the request for
placement of a sign "Slow, Deaf Child Playing in Area," seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
C. Removal of Loading Zone - 94132 -15 Las Tunas Drive.
City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission recommended
removal of a 30 -foot commercial loading zone at 94132 -15 Las Tunas
Drive which was no longer needed since loading and unloading operations
were not part of businesses presently located in the area. It was
also recommended that new parking arrangement be established by
placement of two 24' interior stalls with 6' of red curb markings
at the westerly end, and 5' of red curb markings at the easterly end
of the area. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the recommend-
ation as presented, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1241: Employment of Temporary Personnel.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1241, entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AP-
POINTING TEMPORARY 'PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1243: Bicycle Safety Officer.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1243 en-
titled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING BICYCLE SAFETY OFFICERS, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 72 -1242: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 6783
thru 6890, in the amount of $39,990.77.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -124.2 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 6783 THRU 6890, IN THE SUM OF
$39,990.77, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Junior Woman's Club - Request to place "Angel" Christmas tree
in foyer of City Hall.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the request of the Junior
Woman's Club to place "Angel" Christmas tree in foyer of City Hall,
subject to necessary insurance, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
B. Resignation from Wm. Walker - Parks & Recreation Commission.
On motion of Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, the
resignation Of William Walker from the Parks & Recreation Commis-
sion was received with regret.
C. Pacific Ackworth Friends School - Request for Business License
Exemption (Letter dated November 6, 1972).
Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive business license fee for
craftsmen who would be participating in Pacific Ackworth School Fair,
December 2 -3, 1972, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. City
Attorney Martin stated there was no objection to waiving the fees.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1972 - Page 5
16. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. G. Wong, 1390 Coronet Avenue, Pasadena, spoke to the matter
of requesting an extension of building permit No. 7122 on property
located at 6420 N. Rosemead Boulevard. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to approve the extension, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
At 8:25 p.m., Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency..
17. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION:
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Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Tyrell
being absent which absence was excused; approved the minutes of
regular meeting of October 3, 1972; received material on disposition
and development agreement prepared by Legal Counsel; received
communication from San Gabriel School District requesting implementation
of provisions of Section 33401, Health and Safety Code; and adjourned
at 8:42 p.m. The minutes of the CRA are set forth in full in the
records of that Agency.
Council reconvened at 8:42 p.m.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Koski presented a request for authorization for
Traffic Commissioner Cole to attend a Pedestrian /Bicycle Planning
and Design Seminar in San Francisco, December 13 -15, 1972. Council-
man Gilbertson moved to authorize the $95 experihditure for registration,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
B. Authorization for Payment - Live Oak Park Addition.
(Humph'rey - 5603 Gracewood)
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve payment for purchase of
Live Oak Park addition from Charles and Rita Humphrey, in the
amount of $35,350, to appropriate the necessary funds therefore
from the general fund and to amend the adopted budget accordingly.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
C. Councilman Merritt advised that Resolution No. 75 presented
at the League of California Cities conference held in Anaheim
provided for adoption of policy that counties should charge contract
cities a sufficient amount for county services to pay for the
full absorption cost of such services. The matter kvas referred to
the Los Angeles County Division of the League.
D. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Los
Angeles County Fire Department outlining the paramedic program
presently under way. Assistant Chief Dean Russell,presented
further details of the program, noting that Station No. 47 has
already .a Rescue Squad in training and will become operational as
a. paramedic unit in late March or early April, 1973. In response
to inquiry,of Councilman Dennis, Chief Russell stated there were
three local volunteers participating in training at this time.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:55 p.m., Councilman Gilbertson moved to adjourn, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried. Next regular meeting will be
held on Tuesday, November 21, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
C ie Deputy Ci. Clerk