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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1973-06-19_Regular 1973CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 19, 1973 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to 'order at 7:31 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 1973, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Eamon O'Gorman, Assistant Pastor, St. Luke's Catholic Church, Broadway at Cloverly. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Briggs, Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meetimg of the City Council held on Tuesday, June 5, 1973, as written, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: Re: STREET IMPROVEMENTS (Curb, Gutter and Drive Approaches, Pursuant to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code) A. McCLINTOCK, east & west sides, Grand to Fairview B. FAIRVIEW AVENUE, south side, McClintock to Arcadia Wash C. CLOVERLY AVENUE, east side, Wedgewood to Broadway D. GRAND AVENUE, north side, Daleview to Farago City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to City Council action at their regular meeting held on May 15, 1973, authorizing the advertising and receiving of bids for the improvement of the subject streets under Cash Contract 6363X, a Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Temple City Times and in two construction newspapers. Two bids were received and opened at 10 :00 a.m. on June 14, 1973; Crowell & Larson in the amount of $22,524.36, and Louis S. Lopez in the amount of $23,500.00. Mr. Koski further advised that the engineer's estimate provided by the Los Angeles County Road Department was $16,756; that the City had received a letter from I. L. Morhar, Superintendent of Streets, recommending that the two bids received be rejected, the low bid submitted being 34% above the Engineer's estimate. Councilman Briggs moved to reject the two bids submitted and re -bid at a later date, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 73 -372: 2nd read. Re: Occupancy Permits for Commercial and Industrial Buildings. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -372, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 8101.6 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING CODE for second reading by title only. Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, and carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt voiced an objection to an occupancy permit being required for every change of occupancy. A change in tenants does not necessarily mean a change in use. City Council Minutes, June 19, 1973 - Page 2 Mayor Tyrell felt the amendment would give City officials a better knowledge of businesses moving in and out of the City, and would also be advantageous to purchasers of property and /or tenants in that they will find out whether they are in the correct zone for the intended use before they have incurred any expenses. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen - Dennis 8. ORDINANCE NO. 73 -373: 2nd read. Re: Unlawful Exposure. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -373, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTIONS 20.8 THROUGH 20.8E TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NUDITY for second reading by title only. Councilman Briggs moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried unanimously. Councilman Briggs moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen- Briggs, Gilbertson, Dennis, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen - Merritt 9. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of June 6, 1973 A. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SURVEY RE: SECTION 40802, VEHICLE CODE - REQUEST FOR FUNDS City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held June 6, 1973, recommended allocation of funds in the amount of $750 in the 1972 -73 fiscal year, to conduct traffic engineering surveys of streets with posted speed limits to provide for continuing radar enforcement., and to allocate an amount of $1000 in: the fiscal year'1973 =74 budget, for :traffic surveys which will be required to be made on other city streets to meet requirements of Section 40802. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve in accordance with Traffic Commission recommendations, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously. Mayor Tyrell requested the matter of speed limits affected by the engineering survey be placed on the July 3, 1973 Council agenda to approve recommendation prior to re -use of radar enforcement. B. SULTANA AVENUE: HERMOSA DRIVE TO LONGDEN AVENUE - Parking Restrictions City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held June 6, 1973, reviewed traffic engineer's recommendation and request of property owners on Sultana Avenue within the curbed area south of Longden and north of Hermosa Drive for restricted parking. Councilman Briggs moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendations to alleviate the problem of the curved section of the road and to provide for safer movement of vehicles, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried unanimously. C. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TO PENTLAND - Parking Restrictions City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held June 6, 1973, reviewed Traffic engineer's recommendation to place two signs reading "No Parking Anytime" on existing posts on the east side of Rosemead Boulevard, 200 ft. south of Pentland Street. Council Minutes, June 19, 1973 - Page 3 Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendations to alleviate visibility problems of vehicles exiting Pentland onto Rosemead Boulevard, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously. D. GIDLEY STREET: TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TO WESTERLY TERMINUS City Manager Koski advised that the street within subject limits is in need of reconstruction and that the lack of curb and gutter creates a drainage problem. Portions of the street are undedicated and random parking along the south side constricts the movement of traffic on the public portion of the roadway. The Traffic Commis- sion recommends remedial measures be undertaken to correct the existing problems on Gidley from Temple City Boulevard to the westerly terminus. Councilman Gilbertson moved to concur, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried unanimously. 10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of June 12, 1973. A. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 to R -3 - 10034 and 10040 Olive Street, and from vacant parcel northerly of 5214 Baldwin Avenue through 5312 Baldwin Avenue, and 10027 and 10031 Green Street, and approximately the westerly half of 5311, 5317 and 5325 Zadell Avenue City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of June 12, 1973 held continued Public Hearing to consider the request for change of zone from R -1 to R -3 on subject property and had passed Resolution 73 -502PC recommending said zone change. Councilman Gilbertson moved to set for Public Hearing July 17, 1973 to consider Environmental Impact Report and change of zone from R -1 to R -3, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. B. CLARIFICATION OF AMBIGUITY - Planning Commission Resolution 73 -507PC City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission received a request for permission to conduct an automotive steam cleaning operation as an incidental service provided by an automobile service station. Planning Commission passed Resolution 73 -507PC recommending clarification of ambiguity stating that automotive steam cleaning (in an enclosed building only) be regarded as a permitted use in the M -1, Light Manufacturing zone. Councilman Briggs moved to concur, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. 11. EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT - Section 5 Phase Out Agreement City Manager Koski advised that the Public Employment Program will terminate as of June 30, 1974, staff has drafted and sub- mitted a phase out plan to County Manpower as contained in agreement for Council consideration. Councilman Briggs moved to approve agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 73 -1289: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMANDS NOS. 8019 THROUGH 8116 IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,341.32. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 73 -1289 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOW - ING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $48,341.32, DEMAND NOS. 8019 THROUGH 8116. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Council Minutes, June 19, 1973 - Page 4 13. RESOLUTION NO. 73-1290: Employment of Personnel City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 73 -1290 entitled 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINT- ING PERSONNEL, Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: A. City Manager Koski presented a letter from the State Division of Highways advising the California Highway Commission had adopted the 1974 -75 Fiscal Year Extension Program, that Lower Azusa Road between Eaton Wash Channel and El Monte Avenue did not receive an allocation, being too low on the priority list. B. City Manager Koski presented a letter from the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company requesting an adjustment in taxicab rates in the City of Temple City. Councilman Briggs moved to refer to staff for report, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. C. City Manager Koski invited the City Council to the Southern California Planning Congress meeting hosted by the City of Temple City, to be held July 12, 1973 at the T & J Restaurant in Rosemead. 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: A. Mrs. Wayne Gillman, 9823 Estrella Avenue, addressed the City Council and expressed concern that the Traffic Commission had not referred the matter of a need for crosswalks at the corner of Golden West and Longden. Mayor Tyrell advised Mrs. Gillman that the Traffic Commission could approve such requests and that the work order had been submitted to the Road Department. B. Mr. Dick Lucas, 5301 Zadell Avenue, spoke to the matter of request for change of zone from R-1 to R -3 in the area on Baldwin Avenue between Olive and Green Streets. Mayor Tyrell informed Mr. Lucas that the matter was set for public hearing on July 17, 1973 at which time all persons who wished could speak for or against the zone change. C. Penny Graham, Chamber of Commerce President, presented a plaque to former Mayor Briggs in appreciation of his service to the community in 1972 -73. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. ABC APPLICATION FOR ON -SALE BEER AND WINE - 9109 Las Tunas Drive City Manager Koski advised that the City had received a copy of application for on -sale beer and wine, bona fide public eating place, Dorothy M. and Pete J. Luras, applicants. The Sheriff's Department has conducted an investigation which dis- closed a number of violations by the applicants at other locations for which they have been licensed and the Sheriff's Department was opposed to the issuance of subject license. Councilman Dennis moved to instruct the City Manager to write a letter to ABC opposing the issuance of the license, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried. B. Mayor Tyrell called Council's attention to the meeting with Supervisor Schabarum to be held Friday, June 22, 1973, 7 :30 a.m. C. City Manager Koski advised the City had received request from property owners on the north side of Olive Street between Glickman Avenue and Arden Drive, that sidewalk be located adjacent to the curb. Placement of sidewalk adjacent to the curb would place four power poles and one fire hydrant near the center of the sidewalk. Following short discussion, Council deferred the matter for further study. City Council Minutes, June 19, 1973 - Page 5 D. Mayor Tyrell called Council's attention to a memorandum from Planning Commissioner Don Lawson concerning the Zone Change case scheduled for hearing July 17, 1973. E. Mayor Tyrell advised that he'd received an invitation to attend meeting of the Santa Anita Shrine Club, June 26, to be held at the Elk's Club in Monrovia. 17. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Mayor Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Briggs, the Council adjourned to a study session with the Parks and Recreation Commission at 8:12 p.m., thereafter to an Executive Personnel Session, following which they adjourned to Tuesday, June 26, 1973, at 7:30 p.m., at which time a Public Hearing will be held on the proposed Budget for FY 73-74. ATTEST: Chief Deputy City Clerk 1