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COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 6, 1973
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, 1973, in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend David Willett, Pastor,
Temple City Brethren Church, 5537 N. Temple City Boulevard, Temple
City.
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.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 20, 1973, as written, 'seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried, Councilman Gilbertson abstaining.
David Steinmeier, President, Temple City Sister City, Inc., provided the
Council with a. report on the recent visit by representatives from our
Sister City, Magdalena de Kino, during the Camellia Festival time, and
the efforts of the local organization in obtaining radio equipment for
Magdalena. Members ofAhe`Sister City group present in the audience were
introduced, and George Koumachian, who had served as interpreter, spoke
of the fine relationship that exists between the sister cities. Mayor
Briggs presented a Certificate of Recognition to President David Stein -
meier, in recognition of the service and community effort put forth by
the Sister City Organization.
Mrs. David Strombotne, Philanthropy Chairman, Temple City Junior Woman's
Club, reported on the completion of the Wading Pool at Live Oak Park
which had been constructed by the Junior Woman's Club.. She introduced
Mrs. Jerry Gallagher, President of the Club for the current year, and
Mrs. Donald Mosca, Past President, under whose leadership the project
had started. Mayor Briggs expressed the appreciation of the Council
and the entire community in accepting the project.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re. STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CURB, GUTTER
AND DRIVEWAY APPROACHES (Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code)
A. McCLINTOCK, Grand to Fairview, east and west sides
B. FAIRVIEW, McClintock to Arcadia Wash, south side
C. ELLIS LANE, Lower Azusa to Temple City Blvd., west side
D. CLOVERLY AVENUE, Wedgewood to Broadway, east side
E. GRAND AVENUE, Daleview to Farago, north side
City Manager Koski provided background information, advising that
public hearing had been set and duly noticed pursuant to Chapter 27
of Streets and Highways Code, and presented estimated costs of pro-
posed project, as set forth in memorandum dated March 2, 1973. He
advised that a grant of jurisdiction from the City of El Monte would
be necessary for those properties located within the project limits
on the east and west side of Ellis Lane.
Mayor Briggs declared the Public Hearing open and invited those
present who wished to speak for or against the project to come for-
ward, Cai1.i;qg each street in turn.
Council Minutes, March 6, 1973 - Page 2
Mr. Zessmer, 17171 Southwestern Avenue, Gardena, representing the
Lerner Oil Company, spoke: in favor of the project for Ellis Lane.
He stated the Oil Company he represented held the property at
Lower Azusa Road and Temple City Boulevard, which was within the
City limits of El Monte, and that they were happy to participate
in their share of the costs for the improvement through the
cooperation of that City.
No one else came forward to speak. Councilman Merritt moved to
close the public hearing seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to find the project in the public
interest; to instruct the Superintendent of Streets to cause the
work to be done; to authorize the Superintendent of Streets to
secure plans and specifications for the aforementioned streets; and
to request a grant of jurisdiction from the City of El Monte for
those properties located within the project limits on the east and
west side of Ellis Lane, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously
carried.
7. REQUEST TO WAIVE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER SERVICE: 18 -unit
apartment, 5625 Santa Anita Avenue (Dale Ingram)
Dale Ingram, Consultant for Mayer Construction Company, advised that
in regard to Mayer Construction Company's request for waiver of certain
requirements for water service at 5625 Santa Anita Avenue, that a
different alignment for right -of -way across the Ralph's property had
been worked out by the Southern California Water Company, and that it
now appeared that the problem would be resolved without the exhorbitant
cost that had been proposed to them. He asked however that a 30 -day
extension be given on the matter in order to complete the details.
Councilman Tyrell moved to carry the matter over to the April 3, 1973,
meeting of the City Council, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. PARKING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of February 21, 1973:.
A. IMPROVEMENT OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY, 5843 TEMPLE CITY BLVD.,
VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT No. 1
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City Manager Koski advised that the Parking Commission at their
regular meeting held on February 21, 1973, discussed the possibility
of acquiring additional parking places in Vehicle Parking District
No. 1, (south of Las Tunas Drive, from Cloverly Avenue to Kauffman);
and recommended to the City Council that, pursuant to Vehicle
Parking District Law of 1943, the city -owned property at 5843 Temple
City Boulevard be converted into a public parking lot, with' the
property owners of the district to share the costs of demolition,
engineering and to be assessed in accordance with benefits derived
from the improvements, all as set forth in memorandum of
February 22, 1973.
Al Nunamaker, 9820 Workman, member of the Parking Commission, spoke
in behalf of the recommendation. In answer to inquiry, he advised
that a survey of the businesses in the District has not been made.
City Manager Koski advised that a communication had also been
received from Dayton Furniture Company, Alhambra, to lease the
property for furniture retail. Council discussed the need for a
survey to determine if those affected were willing to share in the
costs, as well as the intent for which the property was purchased.
Mayor Briggs stated it was purchased with the intent to hold, but
not to contribute. Councilman Tyrell was of the opinion that the
purpose could be donated with the property remaining under the
ownership of the City. Councilman Tyrell moved to defer to April 3,
1973, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, March 6, 1973 - Page 3
Jerry Jambazian, Vice President, Temple City Chamber of Commerce,
inquired as to the responsibilities of the Chamber in regard to
the survey. He was advised that the Parking Commission would be
contacted in regard to calling a special meeting, and that the
cooperation of the Chamber to that agency would be helpful.
Wolfe Flainblit, Dayton Furniture Company,. Alhambra, spoke in
behalf of his request to lease the property at 5843 Temple City
Boulevard for a 3 -year lease, with option to renew for 3.years.
Upon inquiry, he stated that he would accept a 2 -year lease with
a 2 -year option if necessary, however because of improvements he
had planned, the longer term would be preferable.
Mayor Briggs advised that the Parking Commission will be contacted
to hold a special meeting, and to include all of the property owners
in the present Vehicle Parking District No. 1 to attend such meeting,
to determine their willingness to support the costs related to
providing additional parking, so that an answer should be forthcoming
far Mr. Flainblit at the April 3, 1973, meeting of the City Council.
B. PERMIT TO CROSS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL #3, LOT #5, PARKING
DISTRICT No. 3 (A. W. Driver, 9611 Las Tunas)
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parking
Commission for renewal of permit to cross over Pedestrian Mall #3,
Lot #5, Parking District #3, subject to the conditions previously
established, for a one -year period. Councilman Gilbertson moved
to approve as outlined, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of February 27, 1973:
A. PROPOSED CHANGE OF ZONE from R -1 to R -3, 9619 -33 E. Broadway.
B. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO GENERAL PLAN BY ADDING OPEN SPACE
AND RECREATION ELEMENT, AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT (Res. 73- 487PC)
C. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF- STREET
PARKING IN R -3 and R -4 ZONES (Res. 73- 485PC)
Councilman Tyrell moved to set for Public Hearing on April 3, 1973,
at 7:30 p.m., the matters of a) Proposed Change of Zone from R -1 to
R -3, 9619 -33 E. Broadway, b) Proposed Amendment to General Plan by
Adding Open Space and Recreation Element and Conservation Element,
and c) Proposed Amendment to Municipal Code Relating to Off- street
Parking in R -3 and R -4 Zones, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried..
10. EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1971 - P.E.P. PROGRAM :.. Re. Section 9
Funding.
City Manager Koski advised that the City has been participating in
the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 since October of that year,
and had benefitted greatly from the program. He advised that
discretionary funds are now available for which a proposal had been
submitted to the County Board of Supervisors and tentative approval
given, in the amount of $32,196, with the City in -kind matching.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve, and to authorize transmittal
to the County to finalize the negotiations for the approval of the
grant, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
11. RESOLUTION No. 73 -1265: Employment of Temporary Personnel
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1265 entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION No. 73-1266: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 7401 thru
7514, in the Amount of $34,916.18.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1266 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $34,916.18, DEMAND NOS. 7401 THRU
7514, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, March 6, 1973 - Page 4
1.3. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Temple City Jaycees - .Request to use Council Chambers on
Thursday, April 12, 1973, to conduct Voters' Forum.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the request of Temple City
Jaycees for use of Council Chambers on April 12, 1973, to conduct
Voters' Forum for School District Election, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
B. Los Angeles County Fire Department - transfer of Weed Abate-
ment Program to Agricultural Commissioner's Office, effective
July 1, 1973.
City Manager Koski advised the Council that the Weed Abatement
Program formerly conducted by the County Fire Department, was
being transferred to the Agricultural Commissioner's Office,
effective July 1, 1973.
C. American Legion, Temple City Post 279 - Invitation to
Attend 54th Birthday Dinner for American Legion.
City Manager Koski presented an invitation to the Council to
attend a special dinner meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 1973, at
7:00 p.m., in celebration of the American Legion's 54th birthday.
14. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: There were none.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Drainage Structures - Parking Lots
City Manager Koski advised that the Parking Commission had
recommended reconstruction of drains on the easterly side of
the parking lot adjacent to First Western Bank since the existing
structure was inadequate to handle the water during the rainy
season. Councilman Tyrell moved to refer the matter to budget
considerations in that drainage deficiencies need to be resolved
to the extent that it would eliminate damage to private property
and relieve the City of any liability, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried.
B. Notice of Hearings: Governor's Council on Intergovernmental
Relations re. Local Government Reform.
The Notice of Hearings for the Governor's Council on Intergovernmental
Relations re. Local Government Reform was reviewed, and the meetings
will be attended by City Attorney Martin and Councilman Gilbertson
whenever possible.
C. Request for Dance Permit - Paradise Isle, 9568 Las Tunas Drive
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing for Tuesday,
March 20, 1.973, at 7:30 p.m. to consider request for dance permit
for Paradise Isle, 9568 Las Tunas Drive, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
D. Restriping and Repainting of Pavement Markings
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to policy adopted by
the City Council at meeting of October 3, 1972, that Olive Street,
Broadway and Arden Drive had been restriped and repainted with
the work now completed in a satisfactory manner. He advised
that staff will continue toilssue purchase orders to accomplish
the program on select system streets.
Council Minutes, March 6, 1973 - Page 5
E. Lower Azusa Road, Eaton Wash Channel to El Monte Ave.
City Manager Koski advised that a Project Report had been
received from Supervisor Schabarum for proposed Federal -aid
Secondary Urban Extension project on Lower Azusa Road, which
will be considered for funding by the California Highway
Commission in May, 1973, which report was placed on file.
F. 1972 -73 Law Enforcement Services Rates.
City Manager Koski advised that due to salary increases for
Deputy Sheriff through Inspector Classification in the Sheriff's
Department, that an increase in rates for law enforcement
services would become effective March 1, 1973, under the agree-
ment currently in effect, which will require a budget adjustment
prior to the end of the fiscal year.
G. Annual County -Wide Older American Recognition Day.
City Manager Koski advised that the name of Mrs. Mary Skvaril,
59402 Camellia Boulevard, had been recommended by representative
groups as nominee for Outstanding Older American for 1972 in
Temple City. Councilman Merritt moved to concur: in submitting
the name of Mrs. Mary Skvaril as Temple City's Outstanding Older
American for 1972, to the County Board of Supervisors for
recognition, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
H. City Selection Meeting - March 14, 1973.
City Manager. Koski advised that California Contract Cities
was backing the candidacy of Fogarty for the appointment to
the Los Angeles County Formation Commission, which election
would take place at the City Selection Committee Meeting to be
held on March 14, 1973, at 6:30 p.m. at Mistele's Restaurant.
Mayor Briggs or his delegated representative will attend.
RECESS: 8':35 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency
16. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ACTION:
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all
members being present; approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of December 19, 1972; considered services of Special
Counsel and proposed schedule for Sub Area "B" of the Rosemead
Boulevard Project as follows: a) approved Special Counsel
letter of March 6, 1973 and requested City Council to approve
$5, 000 for final form of disposition and development agreement;
b) requested the City Council to approve $1,000 to secure
preliminary valuation survey; and c) requested the City Council
to approve $2,000 to secure preliminary title reports of properties
involved; 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 8:43 p.m.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (continued)
I. Request from CRA for Additional Funds
City Manager Koski presented three requests from the Community
Redevelopment Agency to approve additional funds as follows
a) $5,000 for final form of disposition and development agreement;
b) $1,000 to,secure. preliminary . evaluation survey of land and
improvements in sub area "B" of. the RosemeadBoulevardRedevelopment
Project, and c). $2,00.0 to secure preliminary title reports of
properties involved. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the
request for funds as outlined, all as set forth in memorandum
Council Minutes, March 6, 1973 — Page 6
dated March 6, 1973, to the Community Redevelopment Agency, and
to amend the adopted budget accordingly. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
J. Councilman Merritt reported on three street light fixtures in
need of ` repair .which. were . referred to staff.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Briggs adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. to a Study Session.
Next regular meeting of the Council will be held on Tuesday,
March 20, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City
Hall.
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