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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1973-01-16_Regular 1973CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 16, 1973 INITIATION: 1: Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 1973, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. 2. The Invocation was given by the Reverend Father Eamon O'Gorman, Assistant Pastor, St. Luke's Catholic Church, Temple City. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Briggs. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell, Briggs Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City-Attorney Martin, Administrative Assistant Biel, Planning Technician Burnham, Regional Engineer Kriegel, Deputy Gillman 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the minutes of Adjourned Meeting of December 27, 1972, as mailed, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of Regular Meeting of January 2, 1973, as mailed. The motion was seconded by Council - man Dennis and carried, Councilman Gilbertson abstaining. The Temple City Juniorettes, sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club, was given recognition by Ma'yor Briggs who presented a special certificate to the group. Janet Cobb, president of the Juniorettes, described the work of the organization and introduced members present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. Request for Entertainment Permit - Heritage Inn, 8905 Las Tunas Drive (Fauria) City Manager Koski advised that Public Hearing had been set on the matter of request for entertainment permit for the Heritage Inn, 8905 Las Tunas Drive, as set forth in the Municipal Code. Deputy Gillman of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was present and advised that result of investigation failed to indicate a basis for protest. There was discussion regarding review of the redevelopment plan for the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area regarding loopholes that presently existed which presently permit a business to open in the area on properties which the Community Redevelopment Agency may deed to ,acquire in- ;the:' future. ` Mayor Briggs declared the Public Hearing Open. Johnny Fauria, co -owner of the Heritage Inn, spoke in favor of the application, advising that the entertainment proposed was piano playing. No one else came forward to speak. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Counci:rMinutes, January 16, 1973 - Page 2 Councilman Merritt moved to approve request for entertainment permit for Heritage Inn, 8905 Las Tunas Drive, as recommended by Sheriff's Department and staff report dated January 12, 1973, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. I t was recommended to ttaff and the Re =d.evelopmen•ti Agency. to review the Redevelopment Plan for the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelop- ment Project Area, in order to close any loopholes that might lead to a situation of the Community Redevelopment Agency having to buy "high" and sell "low ", . 7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of Jan. 9, 1973. A. ORDINANCE No. 73 -365: 1st read. Re. Driveway Design City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that Public Hearing on the matter of proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating to driveway design had been held by the Council at regular meeting of January 2, 1973, at which time the City Attorney had been instructed to prepare appropriate ordinance, including minor modifications to Resolution No. 72 -478PC as recommended by the City Council, and to refer the matter to the Planning Commission for review and concurrence. He advised that the Planning Commission had reviewed the proposed ordinance at their meeting of December 6, 1972, and had concurred with the minor modifications suggested by the Council, and provided additional definitions as set forth in draft of Ordinance No. 73 -365, in particular items (c) and (f). City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -365 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SUBPARAGRAPH 13 TO SECTION 9296 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY DESIGN for first reading by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. B. UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITIES: City Manager Koski advi§ed that public hearing on the matter of proposed amendment to the Temple City Municipal Code relating to undergrounding of utilities had been held in December 1971, to consider Resolution No. 71 -442PC recommended by the Planning Commission, and that following the hearing it had been further considered by the Council at subsequent meetings and referred to the Planning Commission for further review in March, 1972. A draft of proposed ordinance was reviewed jointly by the Council and Planning Commission on November 20, 1972, and referred to the Planning Commission for adoption of Resolution consistent with proposed changes. On January, 9,,1973, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 73 -479PC setting forth revised recommendations, for the undergrounding of utilities. Councilman Dennis moved to concur with Planning Commission recommendations as set forth in Resolution No. 73- 479PC, and to instruct the City Attorney to prepare appropriate ordinance, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: 8. SANITARY SEWER: Subdivision Tract 30403 (5504 -5602 Temple City Blvd) City Manager Koski advised that the City Engineer had submitted a recommendation under date of December 29, 1972, . a) to approve work completed in construction of sanitary sewers for Tract No. 30403; b) to accept for public use; and c) to authorize release of faithful performance bond and Sanitary Sewer Agreement. Council- man Merritt moved to approve as recommended, seconded by Council- man Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 1 1 Council Minutes, January 16, 1973 - Page 3 9 SEWER ORDINANCE: Re. Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Relating to Credits Against Sewer Charges. City Manager Koski advised that Ordinance No. 72 -355 relating to the establishment of charges for sewerage services and facilities, allows a credit of 600 gallons per day per 5000 square feet of lot area, but makes no reference to existing structures on lot. It was proposed that the ordinance be amended to provide the same allowance, but to deduct from the credit any existing buildings and uses. He advised that a communication from the County Engineer dated January 5, 1973, concurred in the proposed amend- ment. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 °366 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 5316 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CREDITS AGAINST SEWER CHARGES, for first reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 10. RESOLUTION No. 73 -1256: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 7172 thru 7241, in the amount of $32,904.60. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1256 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $32,904.60, DEMAND NOS. 7172 THRU 7241, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 11. RESOLUTION No. 73 -1257: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL - Maintenance Man Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1257 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Dale L. Ingram - Request for Waiver of Certain Requirements for Water Service. A communication from Dale L. Ingram requesting waiver of certain requirements for water service for 18 -unit apartment development on property located at 5625 Santa Anita Avenue by Mayer Construc- tion Co., Inc., dated January 12, 1973, was referred to the Fire Department for report. B. Leland C. Meeks - Request to Reduce Rent - 5843 Temple City Boulevard. City Manager Koski presented a communication from Leland C. Meeks, Temple City Furniture Discount, 5843 Temple City Boulevard, requesting consideration for reduction of rent of City -owned property at that location, from $300 per month to $150 per month, retroactive to September 1972. Following discussion in which Council concurred it was not desirable to subsidize any business venture, Councilman Merritt moved to deny the request, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 13. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: There were none. Council Minutes, January 16, 1973 - Page 4 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Authorization for attendance at Annual California Park and Recreation Conference - San Francisco, March 2 -6, 1973. City Manager Koski presented request for Director of Parks and Recreation to attend annual California Park and Recreation Conference to be held in San Francisco, March 2 -6, 1973, as set forth in memorandum dated January 16, 1973. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve attendance, with registration and attendant expenses paid, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. City Manager Koski presented request from Everett Greenberg, for advance of $290 on expenses for attendance at California Association of Park & Recreation Commissioners and Board Members, and Annual California Park and Recreation Conference to be held in San Francisco March 2 - 6, 1973, at which time Mr. Greenberg would be installed as President of CAPRCBM. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve as requested, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. B. Authorization for attendance - League of California Cities Spring Meeting, City Manager's Department - Oakland, Feb. 21- 23, 1973. City Manager Koski presented a request for his attendance at League of California Cities Spring Meeting, City Manager's Depart- ment, to be held in Oakland, California, February 21 -23, 1973. Councilman Merritt moved to approve attendance, with registration and attendant expenses paid, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. C. Authorization for attendance - 5th Annual CCCA Legislative Conference - Sacramento, January 17 -18, 1973. City Manager Koski requested Council authorization for attendance of Councilman Gilbertson and City Manager Koski at 5th Annual California Contract Cities Legislative Conference to be held in Sacramento, January 17 -18, 1973. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve attendance, with registration and attendant expenses paid, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. D. RESOLUTION No. 73 -1258: LOWER AZUSA ROAD, Alessandro to El Monte Avenue - Request for State Allocation of FASUE Funds City Manager Koski advised that a communication had been received from the County Road Department recommending resubmission of a request for Federal Aid Secondary Urban Extension Funds for improvement of Lower Azusa Road, Alessandro to El Monte Avenue, and presented Resolution No. 73 -1258 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE "OF'CALIFORNIA, JOINING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF EL-MONTE I N REQUESTING A STATE ALLOCATION OF FEDERAL -AID SECONDARY URBAN EXTENSION FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD BETWEEN ALESSANDRO AVENUE AND EL MONTE AVENUE. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. E. Communication from Sheriff's Department re. "Deputy Sheriff's Ball" Not Sponsored by Department. Mayor Briggs called attention to a communication dated January 11, 1973, from Peter J. Pitchess, Sheriff, advising business owners and citizens who are contacted by any organization for solicitations for a Deputy Sheriff's Ball scheduled to be held at the Hollywood Palladium on May 31 and June 1, 1973, that the event was not sponsored by the County Sheriff's Department and was conducted by a private production and promotional company and that professional law enforcement officers and organizations cannot countenance this type of activity. Council Minutes, January 16, 1973 - Page 5 F. County Sanitation District - Requirements re. Industrial Waste Surcharge Regional Engineer Kriegel reported on new industrial waste surcharge regulations placed in effect by the County Sanitation District. He advised that the forms had been sent to all businesses by the Sanitation District in order to comply with Federal law. He stated that employees at the County Regional Engineer's Office were familiar with the forms and were avail- able to assist local businesses in filling out the required paperwork. G. Report on SCACI Meeting held in San Diego, Dec. 7 -8, 1972. A comprehensive report on the SCACI Meeting held in San Diego, December 7 -8, 1972, by William Harker, who had attended the meeting as the City's representative, was received with appreciation and placed on file. 15. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried, Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday., February 6, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: