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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1973-04-17_Regular 1973CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 17, 1973 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 1973, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Elder Blaine Bender, Pastor, Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 9458 Broadway, 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, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Traffic Engineer Envall 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, April 3, 1973, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. The 29th Annual Camellia Festival Committee, Ray Gudie, General Chairman, was given recognition by Mayor Briggs who presented a special certificate to the group. Mr. Gudie discussed the involvement of the entire community in the Camellia Festival activities and introduced the chairmen present, as well as Margie Calamia, Secretary for the past 12 years, and incoming general chairman for the 30th Annual Camellia Festival. Mayor Briggs welcomed the St.: Luke s:7th.grade California History class who were present in the audience. 6. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL: Prior to the reorganization of the Council, Mayor Briggs expressed appreciation for the support given him this past year by the Council, Commissions, staff and community, stating that it had been a real pleasure and privilege to serve the community as Mayor. At this time the City Clerk assumed the Chair and opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the coming year. Councilman Briggs nominated Jack Tyrell for the office of Mayor and moved that a unanimous:ballot be cast for Councilman Tyrell. The motion was seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Mayor Tyrell assumed the chair and expressed appreciation to former Mayor Briggs for the work done this past year. He presented a plaque to Councilman Briggs in recognition of the community leadership and service he had given in the interest of community progress during his term as Mayor. Mayor Tyrell called for nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Gilbertson nominated William Dennis for the office of Mayor Pro Tem and moved that a unanimous: ballot be cast for Councilman Dennis. The motion was seconded by Council- man Briggs and unanimously carried. City Council Minutes, April 17, 1973 - Page 2 APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Tyrell then made the following committee appointments which were so ordered: California Contract Cities Louis W. Merritt Jack R. Tyrell, Alt. City Selection Committee Jack R. Tyrell, Mayor (GC Sec. 50270) Los Angeles County Library Board Los Angeles County Sanitation District Louis W. Merritt Jack R. Tyrell, Mayor Louis W. Merritt, Alt. League of California Cities William I. Dennis (L. A. Co. Division) Louis T. Gilbertson, Alt. So. California Association Louis T. .Gilbertson of Governments Kenneth C. Briggs, Alt. So. California Rapid Transit District, and RTD City Selection Committee William I. Dennis Louis T. Gilbertson, Alt. Upper San Gabriel Valley Louis W. Merritt Water District Ad hoc Committee of Council Kenneth C. Briggs Louis T. Gilbertson Finance Committee Kenneth C. Briggs Public Safety (Civil Defense, Law Enforcement and Emergency Reserve) Jack R. Tyrell William I. Dennis Sister City Committee Louis T. Gilbertson City Attorney Martin advised that certain appointments must be confirmed by resolution, and presented Resolution No. 73 -1279 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT No.15, and Resolution No. 73 -1280 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE R.T.D. CTTY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC"UTI "LITIES CODE for adoption. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 73-1279 confirming appointment to L9s Angeles County Sanitation District, and Resolution No. 73 -1280 confirming appointment of member for R.T.D. City Selection Committee, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 7. ORDINANCE No. 73 -369: 2nd read. Re. Proposed Amendment to Temple City Municipal Code re. Operation of Fireworks Stands. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -369 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 3118 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SALE OF FIREWORKS. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. City Council Minutes, April 17, 1973 - Page 3 8. ORDINANCE No. 73 -370: 1st read. Re. Proposed Amendment to Temple City Municipal Code Relating to Off - Street Parking in R -3 and R -4 Zones (Res. 73- 485PC) City Manager Koski advised that public hearing had been held on the matter of proposed amendment to Temple City Municipal Code relating to off - street parking in R -3 and. R.L. zones, as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 73 -485PC on April 3, 1973, following which the Council :instructed the City Attorney to prepare appropriate ordinance with a modification to include one open parking space for each three units instead of for each four units, and referred to the Planning Commission for concurrence. Planning Commission recommendation or concurrence however had been deferred pending further study. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -370 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9291 AND 9363 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF- STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS for first reading, by title only Councilman Briggs cloned to waive further reading, seconded by Mayor Tyr.el:l. and carried, Councilman Dennis reserving the right to vote NO on second reading and adoption. 9.. LEASE AGREEMENT: City -owned Property, 5843 Temple City Boulevard. City Manager Koski advised that lease had been prepared for 3 year lease, beginning April 15, 1973, with option to renew for a period of 2 years, to be exercised prior to March 1976,. with Wolfe Fainblit of Dayton Furniture Company, in the amount of $300 per month payable in advance for City -owned property at 5843 Temple City Boulevard, and that an additional responsibility of the City, that of maintaining the roof, was now spelled out in the lease. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the lease for the period of three years, with option to renew for two -yaar term as set forth in memorandums of April 11 and April 17, 1973, and to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the lease agreement, seconded by Councilman Briggs. The motion carried on a roll call vote of four to one, Councilman Gilbertson voting NO, stating that he did not wish to see the property tied up for the five year period. NEW BUSINESS: 10. LEASE AGREEMENT: City -owned Property, 5601 Gracewood, City Manager Koski advised that transfer of ownership of property at 5601 Gracewood, to the City of Temple City, was effected on April 3, 1973, and that Mr. and Mrs. Heyde, former owners had made an offer to lease the property for $250 per month, on a month -to- month basis, and that rental agreement had been prepared. Councilman Merritt moved to approve as set forth, and to authorize the City Manager to sign on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. 11. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Meeting of April 4, 1973. OUTDOOR CONCERT - TEMPLE CITY PARK, Sunday, May 6, 1973 City Manager Koski advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission had recommended granting request for outdoor concert in northwest section of Temple City Park on Sunday, May 6- ,._1973, from 2 to 4 p.m., subject to "Conditions of Park Use" to be signed and adhered to by applicant. He advised that subsequent to the recommendation, the Temple City Jaycees have offered to sponsor the band concert, provide the necessary insurance coverage and chaperone the event. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the request for outdoor band concert in Temple City Park, to be held Sunday, May 6, 1973 from 2 to 4 p.m., sponsored by the Temple City Jaycees, subject to necessary insurance coverage, chaperones and signed application for use of park and "Conditions of Park Use" by the sponsoring group, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 17, 1973 - Page 4 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS - Meeting of April 4, 1973: A. BICYCLE LICENSING ORDINANCE: City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission recommended adoption of County Ordinance No. 3027 as an interim ordinance until June 1975, requiring the licensing of bicycles within the City unt i 1 AR 22.13 providing for the licensing of bicycles by the Department of Motor Vehicles becomes effective. He stated further that County Ordinance No. 3027 had been amended on April 10, 1973, effective May 11, 1973, providing for increase cost of license from 50 to 75, decreasing the licensing period to 3 years, and setting expiration of license upon transfer: of ownership. He advised that Ordinance No. 73 -371 had been prepared to adopt the County Ordinance by reference, and that public hearing would need to be set for such adoption. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -371 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ORDINANCE No. 3027, for first reading by title only Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and to set for Public Hearing on May 1, 1973, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. B. EXTENSION OF ON- STREET PARKING REGULATIONS - Lemon Avenue, North Side, Easterly of Oak Avenue. City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Commission recommended that in view of existing restrictions presently posted on Lemon Avenue in the vicinity of the high school and the availability of parking facilities at the High School, that additional parking restrictions on the north side of Lemon Avenue; easterly of Oak, would benefit those property owners who have been inconvenienced by student parking. Councilman Merritt moved to approve placement of "No Parking 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. School Days Only" restrictions on Lemon Avenue, westerly from the school porperty to a point 137 feet east of the east curb line of Oak Avenue, as set forth in memorandum of April 6, 1973, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - Meeting of April 10, 1973: CLARIFICATION OF AMBIGUITIES - Furniture Upholstery. City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission had adopted Resolution No. 73- 495PC, recommending clarification of ambiguities in the Temple City Municipal Code concerning furniture upholstery 1) Retail sale of upholstery fabrics and supplies and retail sale of rugs and carpets, except cleaning of carpets, shall be regarded as permitted uses in the C -1 zone, and 2) Furniture repair and upholstery shall be regarded as permitted use in the C -2 zone. Councilman Gilbertson moved to confirm the clarification of the ambiguity as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 73 -495 by minute order, seconded by Councilman Dennis, and unanimously carried. 14. RESOLUTION No. 73 -1277: Employment of Personnel. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1277 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Briggs and unanimously carried. 15. RESOLUTION No. 73- 1278: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 7649 thru 7727, in the Amount of $27,854.11. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt Resolution No. 73 -1278 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $27,854.11, DEMAND NOS. 7649 THRU 7727, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, April 17, 1973 - Page 5 16. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Michael E. Beardsley, 9077 Olive Street - Damage Claim A communication dated April 5, 1973, from Michael E. Beardsley, 9077 Olive Street, Temple City, submitting claim for damage to camper which struck limb of parkway tree on Monday, April 2, 1973. Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny and to refer to the City's insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. Howard Cassriel and William K. Graham, 9612 -14 Las Tunas Dr., - Request for Encroachment Permit. An application for encroachment permit for properties located at 9612 -14 East Las Tunas Drive, on the south side between Camellia Avenue and Temple City Boulevard, to permit a brick facia along 7 feet of frontage which would encroach upon the public right -of- way approximately 4 inches was received. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, subject to signing and recording of necessary covenant regarding real property, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried. 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Marianne Milch, Executive Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation to Mayor Briggs and the City Council for their support over the past ten months, and her willingness to assist when the need arises. Penny Graham, Member of the Board of Directors, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, expressed appreciation for the cooperation of the past year, and the courtesies that had been extended by Mayor Briggs during the busy year; and offering the services of the Chamber to Mayor Tyrell in the coming months. Margie Calamia, Incoming General Chairman for the Temple City Camellia Festival, expressed appreciation for the help given her the past 12 years while serving as Secretary to the Camellia Festival. Billie Galardi, 9235 Sparklett, and 7th grade student, St. Luke's School, expressed appreciation on behalf of the class to attend the Council meeting to learn more about City government. Michael E. Beardslee, 9077 Olive Street, inquired as to why his damage claim was denied. He was advised that the matter of damage claim was not settled at Council level, but that the City's insurance carrier was now the agency to contact in regard to the claim. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Conference Attendance - 1973 Calchapter, American Institute of Planners, Oakland, CA - May 9 -12, 1973. City Manager Koski presented a request for attendance of George Dragicevich, Planning Director, to attend 1973 Calchapter Conference of American Institute of Planners, to be held in Oakland, California, May 9 -12, 1973, with attendant expenses paid, as set forth in memorandum dated April 10, 1973. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. B. Conference Attendance - Ontario Youth Conference, Concord, CA May 11 -13, 1973. City Manager Koski advised that the Youth Commission, at their regular meeting held on April 11, 1973, recommended authorization from the City Council for two commissioners to attend California Youth Coalition meeting to be held in Concord,May 11 713, 1973, the cost to include room for two, days, plus mewl and travel allowance. Councilman Briggs moved to approve and authorize expenditure in an amount not to exceed $266, and to amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried. Council Minutes, April 17, 1973 - Page 6 C. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - RESURFACING FY 1972 -73 A. GOLDEN WEST AVENUE B. SULTANA AVENUE C. GARIBALDI AVENUE D. WORKMAN AVENUE Council concurred in a program of preventive maintenance for the above listed streets and the schedule for resurfacing as set forth in memorandum dated April 17, 1973. Total estimated cost for the work is $30,900. D. SPHERE OF INFLUENCE City Manager Koski advised that the City had been involved since February 1972 in attempting to establish spheres of influence for annexation to the City, pursuant to state law. He advised that the Local Agency Commission had adopted a sphere of influence for the City on April 11, 1973, which was further described by map, and that annexation efforts could now be initiated. E. Councilmen Merritt, Gilbertson and Dennis expressed appreciation to Councilman Briggs for his fine leadership and help during the past year while serving as Mayor for the City. F. Councilman Gilbertson reported on his attendance of a graduation class of the Sheriff's Acadamy, stating that the City's representation at these ceremonies lends support to the crime prevention program we are presently undertaking with the Sheriff's Department. G. Councilman Dennis reported on the election for representative for RTD City Selection Committee, at which election Adeline Gregory of Baldwin Park was elected to serve on the Committee for Corridor D. H. City Manager Koski thanked Councilman Briggs for the accomplishments of the past year, and pledged his support and that of the staff to assist Mayor Tyrell in carrying out the responsibilities of City government. 19. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Briggs, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried, the meeting ".adjourned.at'8:32 p.m. Next regular meeting of the Council will be held Tuesday, May 1, 1973, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. ATTEST: ':f Deputy i y Clerk