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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 3, 1973
INITIATION:
1. Councilman Briggs called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 1973, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Kenneth C. Grant, Pastor,
Westminster Presyterian Church, 9642 E. Live Oak Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Councilman Briggs.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen - Briggs, Gilbertson, Merritt
Councilmen - Dennis, Tyrell
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Assistant to City Manager Biel, Planning
Director Dragicevieh, Parks & Recreation
Director Kobett.
5, APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of June 26, 1973, as written, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried.
Prior to consideration of agenda items, Sandra Ragusa and John
DeWitt, new Youth Commissioners, were introduced by Councilman
Briggs and sworn in by the City Clerk,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. .PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. Re: Vacation of Future Alley Easement
City Manager Koski- presented background information, advising that
at their regular meeting of May 22, 1973, Planning Commission
considered request from owner of property at 4809 Hallowell Avenue
to vacate the future alley easement to the rear of his property;
that the Commissioners were in agreement that the easement serves
no useful purpose and recommended to City Council that the future
alley easement be abandoned, The City Council, at their regular '
meeting of June 5, 1973, set public hearing for July 3, 1973 to
consider said vacation,
Councilman Briggs declared the public hearing open and invited
those present who wished to speak for or against the matter to
come forward,
Council received and filed a letter of protest from Mr. Warren A.
Scott, owner.of property in El Monte which is adjacent to the
west side of the alley in question.
Mrs. Gerald Amend, 4809 Hallowell Avenue, advised Council that
she was for the abandonment of the alley easement. There being
no other person come forward, Councilman Merritt moved to close
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to instruct City Attorney Martin to
prepare a resolution vacating an unused easement, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried,
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 ° Page 2
7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m, Re: Proposed amendment to Municipal
Code relating to Zoning Classification for Upholstery Fabrics
and Supplies, Rugs and Carpets, and Furniture Repair and Upholstery.
City Manager Koski advised that the Planning Commission, at their
regular meeting of May 22, 1973, adopted Resolution recommending
to the City Council an amendment to the Municipal Code relating
to certain uses in the C =1 and C -2 zones, a negative declaration
having been prepared relating to the Environmental Impact of the
proposed amendment. City Council,.at their regular meeting of
June 5, 1973, set public hearing on this matter for July 3, 19730
Councilman Briggs declared the Public Hearing open and invited
those present who wished to speak for or against the matter to
come forwards There were none.
City Council concurred with the negative declaration with regard
to the Environmental Impact Report which was prepared with respect
to the proposed amendment to the Ordinance.
City Attorney introduced Ordinance No. 73 °375, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW PARAGRAPH 21A TO SUBSECTION A OF
SECTION 9390 and NEW PARAGRAPHS 32A and 39A TO SUBSECTION A OF
SECTION 939901 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PERMITTED USES IN THE C -1 and C-2 ZONES OF THE CITY, by title only,
Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
8. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION m Meeting of June 12, 19730
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29610, 6047 N. Camellia Avenue and Vacant parcel
southerly of 6047 N. Camellia Avenue.
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held June 12, 1973,
considered and recommended to City Council for their approval,
Tentative Tract No. 29610 relating to proposed subdivision at the
subject address; that an Environmental Impact Report had been
prepared and submitted for Council review.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that subject property is zoned
R-1, Single Family Residential; the property located on the west side
of Camellia is zone R ®3; the property presently consists of two lots,
one of which is vacant, the other containing an older single family
residential unit; the proposed tract is a one -lot subdivision for a
14 -unit condominium project; that the Planning Commission had approved
the Tentative Tract subject to nineteen conditions as outlined in
their Resolution 73- 503PC. Mr, Dragicevich further advised that the
project would cause an increase in the traffic and noise levels due
to a higher density.
Councilman Gilbertson stated that the tract came within the present
zoning classification for such development (R -3), but that the pro-
posed density would result in some environmental impact on the
immediate neighborhood; however, not being of strong impact he did
not object. Councilman Gilbertson also questioned the width of the
street and if it would be adequate to handle the increase in traffic.
Councilman Merritt stated that there is an apartment acros's the
street and other lots in the immediate neighborhood are developed with
two or three units.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 29610 sub-
ject to all conditions outlined in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 73- 503PC, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried,
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 - Page 3
9. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - Request for Conditional Use Permit
9677 Las Tunas Drive (C-1 Zone)
Mr. John Cervenka, representing Knights of Columbus, Archbishop
Cantwell Council No. 3073, requested a continuance for approxi-
mately 90 days until such time as their attorney's schedule will
allow his appearance before City Council.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to continue the matter to Tuesday,
October 2, 1973, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
10. A. ORDINANCE NO. 73 -374: 1st read. Re: Amending the first
paragraph of Section 6805 of the Municipal Code relating to CATV
Pursuant to instruction of City Council at their regular meeting
of June 5, 1973, City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 73 -374,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE FIRST PARAGRAPH
OF SECTION 6805 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CATV,
by title only.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
B. THETA CABLE OF CALIFORNIA - Amendment to Franchise Agreement
Re: Franchise Fee.
As instructed by City Council at their regular meeting of June 5,
1973, City Attorney Martin presented First Amendment to Franchise
Agreement, amending Section 1 to conform with FCC regulations.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the amendment and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried.
11. STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT: Renewal of Agreement, Community
Disposal Company request for rate increase.
As instructed by City Council at their meeting of June 5, 1973,
City Attorney presented renewal agreement of the Street Sweeping
Contract for the period July 1, 1973 to June 30, 1976. Councilman
Gilbertson moved to approve renewal of agreement and rate increase
in the amount of ten percent and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
12. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CAB COMPANY: Request for rate increase.
City Manager Koski advised that the San Gabriel Valley Cab Company
had requested an increase in fares over their present rate which
was established in September 1970, as required by the City's Business
License Ordinance. New rates, effective July 1, 1973, were outlined
in their letter of June 13, 1973.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
13. RESOLUTION NO. 73 -1294 - WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 8117
through 8204 in the amount of $122,557.62.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 73 -1294 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $122,557.62, DEMAND NOS. 8117
THROUGH 8204. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson, and carried.
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 ° Page 4
14. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKING COMMISSION m Meeting of June 20, 1973.
A. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT ® Permit to Cross over Pedestrian Mall 1A,
Zager -Smith Carpet Company, 9510 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
under terms of an agreement between the City and Zager -Smith
permission to cross over the pedestrian mall is subject to
annual review. Councilman Merritt moved to approve permit to
cross over Pedestrian 1A, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried by roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Councilmen - Merritt, Gilbertson
Councilmen - Briggs
Councilmen - Dennis, Tyrell
B. REQUEST FOR ACCESS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL, Paul Quakkelstein,
9518 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski advised that the owner of the above location
has been crossing the mall to park his vehicle between the
building and the mall; that he had been advised by the City
that crossing the mall was permitted only upon authorization
of the City Council; that the Parking Commission had considered
his request to continue to cross over the mall and to park behind
his building during business hours and recommended approval subject
to certain conditions. Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny request
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried,
Mr. Paul Quakkelstein, 9518 Las Tunas Drive, addressed the Council
stating he felt fails rights were being violated; that the ramp leads
only to his building and that parking his vehicle behind the
building does not obsttuct the sidewalk at any time; and he felt
he should be granted the same privilege as another businessman in
his block. Council advised Mr. Quakkelstein that granting such
permit would create a potential hazard for pedestrians using the
mall and invited him to visit City Hall for the purpose of examining
files relating to the formation of Pedestrian Mall IA which terminated
egress and ingress across the pedestrian mall except by permit
approved by the City Councils
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C. REQUEST FOR ACCESS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL IA e Dennis Liepman,
9514 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski advised that owner of the above location
presently has a workable arrangement with Zager -Smith to use ramp
at 9510 Las Tunas Drive for unloading shipments to his place of
business, Parking Commission considered applicants request for
permission to cross over the mall and recommended approval subject
to certain conditions. Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny request,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. John A. Anderson, 9549 Garibaldi Avenue o Request for
Reimbursement.
On Motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
Merritt, Council denied request for reimbursement for sidewalk
construction by Mr. Anderson in 1966, which was a requirement
to building an addition!to property located at 9549 Garibaldi
Avenue under the Concurrent Improvement Ordinance then in
effect.
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 - Page 5
B. Southern California Rapid Transit District - Request for
permit to use public address system.
On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
Briggs, Council approved request of RTD to use one (1)
standard size bus with a public address system to inform
residents of Temple City about the July 15th inauguration
ceremonies for its new El Monte -Los Angeles Express Busway.
C. Temple City Unified School District - Request to waive fee
for Solicitor's Permit.
On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
Merritt, Council approved request by Longden School Principal
Gary Goodson, to waive fee for Solicitor's Permit, normally
required for door -to -door solicitation, for students to sell
products being made in summer school class entitled "Making
Money ".
D. On request of Temple City Host Lions, Councilman Gilbertson
moved to proclaim WHITE CANE DAYS for Temple City to be
October 5th and 6th, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
E. On request of City of Hope, Councilman Gilbertson moved to
proclaim the week of July 14 -20 as CITY OF HOPE WEEK in the
City of Temple City, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
16. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
A. Penny Graham, President of Temple City Chamber of Commerce,
advised that the first Chamber general membership meeting for
1973 -74 would be held Wednesday, July 11, noon, Santa Anita
Bowl. Guest speaker will be Karl L. Koski, City Manager.
Mrs. Graham also announced that Thursday, September 6 will be
Dodger Night.
B. John DeWitt, Youth Commissioner, expressed his thanks to City
Council for appointment to the Youth Commission on behalf of
Sandy Ragusa and himself.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Request for refund of permit fees - F. A. Veltri, dba Paradise
Isle, 9568 Las Tunas Drive.
City Manager Koski presented requests for refund of fees for
Entertainment Permit and Dance Permit by owner of Paradise Isle,
advising that entertainment had been conducted prior to• the time
of approval by City Council at their meeting of February 20, 1973.
In reference to the Dance Permit, Public Hearing was held on
March 20, 1973 and Council granted approval of dance permit subject
to compliance with building modifications. Subsequently, the business
has changed hands and Mr. Veltri, former owner, has made application
for refund. Following brief discussion, Councilman Gilbertson moved
to deny request for refund, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
B. Modification of Street Tree Master Plan
City Manager Koski advised that a modification of the Street Tree
Master Plan had previously been authorized at 4843, 4826, 5004 and
5222 Doreen Street and at 10647 and 10517 Olive Street, which had
been requested by the property owners, and recommended that the
City Council approve the modification of the Street Tree Master Plan
accordingly. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the modification
of Street Tree Master Plan, seconded by Councilman Briggs and carried.
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 ° Page 6
C. Traffic Engineering Survey Re: Section 40802, Vehicle Code
(Speed Limits)
Council continued the matter of approval of traffic engineering
survey prior to reinstatement of radar enforcement pending a
report from the Traffic Engineer.
D. Resolution No. 73-1295 m Capital Punishment
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No, 73-1295 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO
ENACT A BILL REQUIRING THE MANDATORY IMPOSITION OF CAPITAL
PUNISHMENT UPON ANYONE CONVICTED OF THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER OF A
PEACE OFFICER'ENGAGED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES by title
only. Councilman Merritt observed that Council should support
this thinking, but that it should not stop there and he would
like to see the penalty extended to include all first degree
murders. Council agreed to continue the matter to the next
regular meeting to be held July 17, 1973 for further consideration.
E. Departmental Budget Request m Fiscal Year 1973 °74, Recreation
Personnel
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising the
matter was brought to Council attention pursuant to questions raised
during the budget study session with the Parks and Recreation Com-
mission and Parks and Recreation Director, for final Council action
to determine the hours and salary increases for recreation leaders
as outlined. On motion of Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by
Councilman Merritt, matter was continued to the regular meeting to
be held July 17, 1973,
F. Rental of City -owned property ° 5601 and 5603 Gracewood Avenue.
City Manager Koski advised that the city -owned properties at
5601 and 5603 Gracewood Avenue are vacant and requested authority
to proceed with rental of the properties until such time as the
land is needed for the development of Live Oak Park. Council
approved continued rental of subject properties for the period of
six months.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:50 p.m. TO MEET AS THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY,
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Dennis and
Mr. Tyrell being absent were excused for cause. Executive Director Koski
presented to the Agency the matter requesting funds necessary for
appraisal of property within Parcel "B" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelop-
ment Project in the amount of $13,500 to cover the appraisal services to
be provided by Donahue -La Moureaux, Inc.
Following staff presentation, the Agency concurred that the appraisals
should be undertaken as soon as possible and made a request of the City
Council for an advance to the Agency in the amount of $13,500 and
instructed the City Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement between
the Agency and the appraisal firm outlining the services to be provided.
COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:52 p.m.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve request from the Agency for an
advance of $13,500 to cover appraisal services and appropriate the
funds from the General Fund and amend the budget accordingly, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson directed Council's attention to his analysis of the
proposed Con -Flex Deployment and invited their comments.
Council Minutes, July 3, 1973 - Page 7
Councilman Merritt expressed concern regarding restricted visibility
for traffic entering Rosemead Boulevard from the west approach on
Emperor Avenue due to vehicles parking on the west side of Rosemead
immediately north of Emperor (in front of the new "7-ll" store) and
requested the matter be placed on the agenda of the Traffic Com-
mission meeting of July 11, 1973.
180 ADJOURNMENT:
On motion of Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Merritt,
Council adjourned, at 8:55 p.m., to Monday, July 9, 1973, 7:30 p.m0
to make appointments to various City Commissions. Next regular
meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 1973,
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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