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COUNCIL MINUTES
December 19, 1972
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 1972, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Elder Wesley Nunamaker, Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9458 Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was 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 Dragicevich, Administrative Assistant Biel,
Planning Technician Burnham.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held on December 5, 1972, as written, seconded by Council-
man Gilbertson and carried, Mayor Briggs abstaining.
Prior to consideration of agenda items, on motion of Councilman Gilbertson,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried, Council concurred
in the appointment of Philip A. Andrews as Parks and Recreation Commission-
er, to fill vacancy created by the resignation of William Walker.
Commissioner Andrews was then sworn in by the City Clerk.
The San Gabriel Valley Legal Secretaries Association, Carol Orr, Vice
President, was given recognition by Mayor Briggs who presented a
special certificate to Ms. Orr and members present, in recognition of
the service and community effort put forth by that organization. Ms. Orr
described the aims and goals of the organization and introduced members
present.
A plaque was presented to Helen Schrader, Editor of the Temple City Times,
by Mayor Briggs in recognition of community involvement and outstanding
achievement and with deep appreciation for factual reporting of City
activities from 1964 to 1972. Ms. Schrader was commended on her promotion
to serve as Editor of the several Foothill Intercity Newspapers.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE No. 72-362: 2nd read. Re. Development Standards for
R -2 Zone.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 72 -362 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9350(1) AND
9353(2) AND ADDING NEW SECTION 9352(7) TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE R -2 ZONE OF THE CITY
for second reading. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further
reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
7 ORDINANCE No. 72 -363: 1st read. Re. Zone Change from R -1 to R -4,
6247, 6251 and 6257 N. Rosemead Boulevard, and 8916 and 8922
Longden Avenue (Carmichael).
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council action on Dec-
ember 5, 1972, the City Attorney had prepared Ord;i;nance No. 72 -363
entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CORRECTING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, which
was presented for first reading. Councilman Merritt moved to waive
further reading, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously.
Council Minutes, December 19, 1972 - Page 2
8. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1247: Re. Denying a Change of Zone in Zone
Change Case No. 72 -378 (Vince Fazio, 9861 Lower Azusa Road).
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council action on
December 5, 1972, the City Attorney had prepared Resolution
No. 72 -1247 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY DISAPPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CHANGE CASE
No. 72 -378. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Dennis. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt
ABSTAIN: Councilmen - Tyrell, Briggs
9. STAFF REPORT:. Walls and Fences on Baldwin Avenue.
City Manager Koski presented a report dated December 15, 1972,
re. investigation of walls and fences on Baldwin Avenue, pursuant
to Council request as a result of testimony at the December 5, 1972,
City Council meeting concerning alleged excessive height of such
walls and fences. On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried, the report was received
and filed.
10. 1970 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE: Approval of Plans and Specifications
Project Nos. 8050 and 9607.
City Manager Koski presented background information in regard to
Project Nos. 8050 and 9607 of the 1970 Storm Drain Bond Issue, as
set forth in memorandum dated December 13, 1972, which was further
described by the presentation of overlay projection. He advised
that Krelle and Lewis, Inc., Consulting Engineers, have reviewed
final plans and specifications and have submitted report that such
plans and specifications are in accordance with the City's requirements.
Following discussion, Councilman Merritt moved to approve plans and
specifications for Project Nos. 8050 and 9607;;to authorize the Flood
Control District to proceed with the construction as described in the
plans and specifications; and to grant permission to the District to
occupy and use public streets in the City of Temple City to construct,
operate and maintain said installations. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Meeting of December 6, 1972.
A. FREER STREET - SANTA ANITA TO EL MONTE: Additional Regulations.
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
the Traffic Commission had recommended additional signing on Freer
Street within the subject limits to improve visibility and to
eliminate parking congestion in and about Cleminson school. Council-
man Gilbertson moved to approve the recommendations of the Traffic
Commission as set forth in memorandum dated December 12, 1972,
including the placement of 20 feet of red curb marking on the south
side of Freer Street, extending easterly of the driveway opposite
McCulloch Avenue; 25 feet of red curb marking on the south side
of Freer, westerly of Daleview Avenue; passenger loading zone on
the south side of Freer Street, commencing 50 feet west of the west
curb line of Daleview Avenue to a point 295 feet westerly of
said west curb line; and replacement of existing W -33 school signs
on the north and south sides of Freer, at Cleminson School, with new
uniform symbol signs, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO OVERNIGHT PARKING ORDINANCE.
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
the Traffic Commission had recommended amendment to the code because
of recent court rulings in other cities where overnight parking ord-
inances had been ruled invalid. A resolution designating exemption of
Rosemead Boulevard; Live Oak, north side between Baldwin and easterly
City Boundary, and Lower Azusa Road, south side, between Ellis Lane and
Easterly City boundary from overnight parking restriction had been
drafted for consideration by the Council.
Council Minutes, December 19, 1972 - Page 3
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1250 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EXEMPT-
ING CERTAIN STREETS PURSUANT TO SECTION 3324.1 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 72 -364, entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 3324.1 OF
THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED PARKING, for
first reading. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
C. SAN GABRIEL BIKEWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY
City Manager Koski presented a report dated December 12, 1972,
providing background information on the San Gabriel Valley Bikeway
Feasibility Study Group and the prospect of developing a regional
bikeway system. He advised that the Traffic Commission recommended
adoption of a resolution endorsing the concepts of the group to en-
courage and support the continued efforts of the San Gabriel Valley
Bikeway Feasibility Study Group to research and promote the program -
ming of the bikeway in the San Gabriel Valley area. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1251 entitled A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY SUPPORTING AND
ENCOURAGING THE ENDEAVORS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BIKEWAY
FEASIBILITY STUDY GROUP, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1248: Employment of Temporary Personnel.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1248 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
unanimously carried.
13. RESOLUTION No. 72 -1249: Warrants & Demands, Demand Nos. 7013
thru 7089, in the amount of $21,433.10.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 72 -1249 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $21,433.10, DEMAND NOS. 7013 THRU
7089, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. John L. Shaw, Attorney at Law, re. Street Light at 5712 N.
Kauffman
Council received a communication from John L. Shaw, Attorney at
Law, concerning a street lamp in front of the house of a client,
Mrs. Signa I. Smith, 5712 N. Kauffman Avenue, which street lamp
was located in a dangerous position in relation to her driveway,
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve relocation of the street lamp
at City expense, estimated to be approximately $300, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
B. Ramrodders Club, Temple City High School re. City Co- sponsor-
ship of Rams Recognition Banquet to be held January 4, 1973.
Council received a communication from Mike Callas, Banquet Chairman,
Ramrodders Club, Temple City High School, requesting the City's
participation and financial assistance in funding complimentary
meals for players, coaches and their wives and the team managers,
for Varsity Football Team Recognition Banquet to be held on
Thursday, January 4, 1973, at 7 :30 p.m., at the Baptist Church.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to co- sponsor the program with the
Ramrodders Booster Club by providing 56 complimentary dinners as
stated, at estimated expense of $252. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
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C. Wm. G. Sharp, County Clerk re. Organizational Meeting of City
Selection Committee pursuant to SB 340, 1972 Legislative Session.
A communication was received from William G. Sharp, County Clerk,
advising of Organizational Meeting of City Selection Committee to
be held on Wednesday, December 27, .1.972, at $ p.:m., at Rodger Young
Auditorium, pursuant to Section 50273, Government Code. It was
noted that the statute provides that the mayor of each city is a
member of the City Selection Committee, and that when the mayor is
unable to attend his designated alternate shall be his representa-
tive. The selection of a representative to the Regional Coastal
Zone Conservation Commission was stated as an item of business.
Mayor Briggs advised that . in the event he cannot attend, an
alternate will be appointed.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Marianne Milch, Executive Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, advised
of the Chamber Open House for businessmen and employees on
Wednesday, December 20, and that from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Chamber Members and City Councilmen were invited.
RECESS: 8:03 p.m. Council recessed to meet as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
16. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION:
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment, Agency; approved
the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1973; requested
the City Council to give further consideration to extending pur-
chase option for agreement with Humble Oil; concurred in the City's
processing of a business license for reopening of a restaurant
under new management at 8905 Las Tunas Drive (Black Watch) within
the redevelopment area; and adjourned at 8:17 p.m. The minutes of
the CRA are set forth in full in the records of that Agency.
Council reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Mid - Valley Drug Project.
City Manager Koski advised that Mayor Harbicht of Duarte was
seeking definite response from the City of Temple City in regard
to participation in the Mid- Valley Drug Project on which previous
information had been sent to the Council. Councilman Tyrell moved
to waive the City's participation in the self -help project,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
B. Underground Utility District No. 2 - Disbursement of Funds
to Help Defray Cost to Property Owners.
City Manager Koski presented a report dated December 12, 1972,
outlining staff's recommendation for the disbursement of $900 con -
tributed by Temple City Medical Group to help defray the cost to
private property owners within Underground Utility District No. 2,
providing for such disbursement in direct proportion to costs in-
curred by the property owners for undergrounding their utilities.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to concur in the recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
C. Environmental Impact Reports - Exemption of Private Projects
(AB 889, Ch. 1154)
City Manager Koski presented a staff report dated December 15, 1972,
advising of a 120 -day moratorium that had been placed on all private
projects, lifting requirement for environmental assessments, by the
signing of AB 889 by Lt. Governor Reinecke, and other aspects of the
urgency legislation. On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried, the staff was instructed
to suspend immediately the environmental impact assessment require-
ments for all administrative actions relating to the issuance of
building permits and new business licenses.
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D. Comprehensive Insurance Policy Renewal - Protection of
City Property (Fire, Rising Waters, etc.)
City Manager Koski presented staff report dated December 19, 1972,
outlining the City's multi -peril insurance coverage and the
current billing for renewal which reflected a 50% increase in
costs on multi -peril property coverage, due in large to a fire
loss at Live Oak Park. Following discussion in which Council con-
curred that future renewal considerations should be prepared for
bid proposals prior to expiration date for coverage, Councilman
Gilbertson moved to approve the increase and to authorize payment
with no change in the deductible, seconded by Councilman Tyrell
and unanimously carried.
E. Special Cash Report - December 15, 1972
City Manager Koski presented a report prepared by Joan Downey,
City Treasurer, of cash on hand as of December 15, 1972, with
total cash on hand in the amount of $1,001,664.54.
F. Revenue Sharing Funds
Councilman Merritt suggested the possibility of Revenue Sharing
Funds being used for construction of a community building at Live
Oak Park. In discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that
the ultimate decision as to the use of the funds could not be
determined at this time, however inasmuch as a consultant has been
retained to provide a master plan for Live Oak Park, the concept
of a community building in the development was referred to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for referral to the Park Planner.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
Council adjourned to a Study Session with the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency at 8:35 p.m.
19. RECONVENE:
Following request by the Community Redevelopment Agency to give
further consideration to extending purchase option agreement, if
possible, with Humble Oil, Council reconvened at 9:05 p.m. and
requested the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with
Humble Oil for extension of purchase option for a 6 -month period
of time, for Lot 41, Tract 3623, located at the southwest corner
of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard, within the Rosemead
Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area.
It was determined to have an adjourned meeting of the City Council
on December 27, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. to consider any other aspects
needed to be considered in regard to this matter, and to take any
necessary action as may be necessary in regard to the purchase
option prior to the expiration of such option on December 29, 1972.
20. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:10 p.m. Council adjourned to an Adjourned Meeting to be held
on Wednesday, December 27, 1972, at 7:30 p.m. in the north meeting
room of the City Hall, if necessary.
ATTEST:
i f Deputy City lerk