HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1973-12-18_Regular 1973CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
COUNCIL MINUTES
DECEMBER 18, 1973
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday,_. December 18, 1973, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
The invocation was given by Pastor Robert E.
Adventist Church, 9664 E. Broadway.
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3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led
4. -ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Knox, Seventh Day
by Mayor Tyrell.
Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell
Councilmen- Briggs
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
to the City Manager Biel, Planning Director
Dragicevich, Public Works Coordinator Leonetti
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular
the City Council held on Tuesday, December 4, 1973,
, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the special
the City Council held on Monday., December 17, 1973,
, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
IBoy Scout Troop No. 161 was given recognition by Mayor Tyrell who
presented a special certificate to the group. Rick Oakley gave a short
history of the troop which is sponsored by the First Methodist Church,
and their plans for a 50th anniversary dinner to be held in February.
Rick explained some of the troop activities and introduced Scoutmaster
Robert Oakley and troop members, giving rank, who were present.
Mayor Tyrell read a letter of resignation from Councilman Kenneth C.
Briggs effective December 5, 1973. Councilman Merritt moved to accept
Councilman Briggs resignation, with regrets, and declare a vacancy on
the City Council, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to appoint Mr. Everett H. Greenberg to fill
the unexpired term ending April 16, 1974, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
Mayor Tyrell requested Mr. Greenberg to come forward and administered the
Oath of Office to him following which he was seated at the Council table.
Councilman Greenberg expressed his appreciation of the confidence the
Council has shown in him and pledged to do his best to fulfill the
responsibility.
Mayor Tyrell stated due to the resignations there were vacancies on the
Youth Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman
Merritt moved to appoint Jerry Seibert to the Parks and Recreation
IIICommission, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Councilman
Dennis moved to appoint Brenda Embree to the Youth Commission, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried. The City Clerk administered the Oath
of Office to Jerry Seibert, who was present in the audience, and intro-
duced him to the Council.' Commissioner Seibert thanked the Council for
the opportunity to serve the City.
Due to Mr. Brigg's resignation the Mayor advised there were several Council-
manic vacancies as delegates and alternates to Associations, and suggested
Councilman Greenberg be appointed to the Finance Committee and as an .
alternate to Southern California Association of Governments. Councilman
Gilbertson moved to confirm the appointments, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
Council Minutes, December 18, 1973 - Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. RE: DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE -
IVANHOE, 9669 E. Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising Council
held public hearing 6, 1973 and again on December 4, 1973,
at which time they.. continued public hearing..to give ,the owners the
opportunity to complete installation of a second door at the front
of the building to control the noise emanating from the inside. On
site inspection was made Friday, December 14 and the front door has
a fully enclosed entry which includes a second door.
Assistant to the City Manager Biel advised that a Mr. Stiles of the
Industrial Safety office in El Monte had been contacted, had con-
ducted noise measurement tests at the Ivanhoe to determine if the
noise level is sufficient to bring._action, but because of the
confidentiality of their investigation, no public statement would be
made at this time. Mr. Stiles will continue to follow up on this
matter and to resolve the problem insofar as his jurisdiction is
concerned.
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearingop.en for testimony for those
wishing to speak for or against a possible public nuisance.
Mr. Jack Hill, 5931 N. Kauffman Avenue, stated he has not seen any
improvement; that the noise outside the Ivanhoe continues until
2:00 -3:00 a.m.
Mr. John Cook, co-owner, Ivanhoe, reiterated the measures management
had, taken to alleviate the problem at the Ivanhoe.
Lt. Dick Wallace, Sheriff's Department, stated that since the Council
meeting,yof December 4, the station has not received complaints;
that the management had turned the volume of the music down from
#7 to #3; that patrol cars are instructed whenever possible to main-
tain surveillance of the parking lot at closing hours.
Deputy Ken Bristow, Sheriff's Department, stated that in his opinion
the security guard, provided by Ivanhoe, appears to be doing his job.
Mr. Luis Gracia, 5921 N. Kauffman Avenue, stated the music continues
to be loud; when his wife calls the Ivanhoe to complain she receives
abusive language; the patrons do not pay attention to the security
guard.
There being no other persons to come forward to speak, Councilman
Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
Councilman Dennis stated that on the morning of December 16, he sat
outside the Ivanhoe from 1:50 a.m. to 2:15 a.m. and observed the
patrons departing the Ivanhoe Bar. He is convinced by the actions of
the owners they are doing everything in their power to correct the
problem, however in the twenty -five minutes he spent approximately
30 people came out, 20 of whom were boisterous enough to cause awaking
of sleeping neighbors. The private guard employed tries to use friendly
persuasion, but they pay little attention to him. He further stated
that this type of disturbance is associated with this type of business
and we must determine whether we want a residential community or a
community which will tolerate this type of thing.
Councilman Merritt moved to re -open the public hearing to include
Councilman Dennis' testimony, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
Mr. Russ Andrew, 9939 Garibaldi, suggested blocking off the parking
lot with chains after 12:00 a.m. as a possible solution to the
problem.
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Councilman Gilbertson moved to close public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved that City Council find there is no public
nuisance, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried on a roll
call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen- Greenberg
Council directed that the staff maintain contact with the Office of
Industrial Safety concerning excessive noise inside the location and
the Sheriff's Department to provide selective enforcement outside
the premises at the closing hour.
7 PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. OPEN SPACE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGE
OF ZONE FROM R -1 AND R -4 TO 0 -S FOR CERTAIN AREAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT
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City Manager Koski presented background material, stating the Planning
Commission, at their regular meeting of November 13, 1973, recom-
mended establishment of an Open Space (0 -S) zone and imposing .
regulations thereof upon certain parcels and areas in the City._; the
existing,parksites, Temple City. Park and Live Oak Park, are currently
zone R -4 and R -1, respectively; the of a new 0 -S, Open Space
zone is to protect a valuable open space and recreation land against
the ever increasing toward urbanization.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised an Environmental Impact Report
had been prepared on this matter.; Live Oak Park has an area of about
15 acres; when the park is developed under the Master Plan which is
under preparation, it will not have an adverse effect on the
environment.
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. No one came forward
to speak. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
In closed discussion of the proposed ordinances recommending an
0 -S zone and change of zone from R -1 and R -4, Council deleted sub-
section 6 (a) and (b), Section 9434 relating to Property Development
Standards (length and height of buildings). Councilman Gilbertson
moved to approve the Environmental Impact Report, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 73 -379 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW PART XIIIA TO ARTICLE IX OF
THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN OPEN SPACE (0 -S) ZONE
by title only. Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 73 -380 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY by title only.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive further reading, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
ZONE VARIANCE CASE 73 -406, 5243 Temple City Boulevard
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held November 13, 1973,
denied a request to divide subject property into four parcels, one
with substandard lot area and three with less than the required lot
width and/or street frontage. Applicant filed an appeal and Council,
at their meeting of December 4, 1973, set public hearing for
December 18, 1973.
Council Minutes, December 18, 1973 - Page 4
Planning „Director Dragicevich advised the property as it presently
exists consists of one dwelling unit; explained with the use of
exhibits the proposed development of four parcels; the applicant is
in the process of acquiring a 3, foot strip to the south of the
property making the street frontage on parcel 4 51.5 instead of 48.5;
the property is zone R -1; that, if Council finds in favor of the
applicant, staff recommends 1) demolition of shacks on the property;
2) public works improvements; 3) common ingress and egress recorded
for parcels 1 and 2, acceptable to the City, Attorney; 4) fire
hydrant at the northeast corner of Blackley and Temple City
be updated in accordance with Fire Department standards. The Planning
Commission's, objections to the development are that parcels 1 and 2
are basically flag lots and access from Blackley Street would be
detrimental to the residential properties on Blackley, creating
additional parking problems. ThA, Troiect will not have a substantial
effect on the environment and create very little increase for
municipal services.
Councilman Gilbertson moved that in view of the contentions made in
the appeal concerning applicant being deprived of substantial pro -
perty rights, the appeal be held as public hearing,,. .seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
Mayor Tyrell stated a petition in support of the applicant had been
filed with the City Clerk's office, signed by approximately 50 people.
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open for those who wish to
speak in favor or against the appeal.
In favor:
Mrs. Misao Hirohata, applicant, 9587 E. Las Rosa Drive, stated the
decision of the Planning Cowu�iission deprived her of a substantial
property right enjoyed by others in the immediate area; the project
would be a betterment to the neighborhood; she'd contacted people who
had received notice of the hearing and had received very favorable
reaction from them.
Mr. Morris Finley, 1039 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, representing
the applicant, said the applicant lost the southerly 3 feet of her
property through a tax sale years ago without her being aware of it,
that she is negotiating_to acquire that 3 feet now, which would
increase the lot width of parcel 4 from 48.5 to 51.5; they planned to
continue east Blackley Street in the form of a driveway by giving .
street access and building a segment of a cul -de -sac with a 40 -50 foot
radius; the development will take away only one parking space on
Blackley; adjacent properties were allowed to develop with 51 -58 foot
frontages and an average of 7500 sq. ft. per parcel.
In answer to questions asked by Council, Mr. Finley stated the homes
will be three bedrooms with approximately 1800 sq. ft,, the fan shaped
driveway planned is of sufficient size to allow resident to back into
it and drive onto Blackley in a forward motion; that drainage would
be as approved by the County Engineer.
Mr, Matson, 9439 Longden Avenue, stated that he felt the improvement
would be of benefit to the City of Temple City,
Mr. Henry Murakani, 5325 Temple City Boulevard, stated the shacks
should be demolished and the project would be an improvement to the
area.
Against:
Mr. Robert Garvin, 9574 Blackley Street, spoke to the matter and
presented pictures of homes on Blackley Street, saying the proposed
development would have a detrimental economic effect on their homes;
that Blackley has an appearance of being a through street when viewed
easterly from Cloverly Avenue and the proposed driveway would definitely
give that impression, causing traffic on the cul -de -sac; that the
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applicant does not meet the criteria for a variance and urged a
denial.
Mr, Charles Collins, 9585 Blackley, stated he felt the project
would ,create °'`a flag lot and asked for a denial.
Mr. Charles Dorman, 9560 Blackley, stated he was against the
project the substandard lots would diminish the value
of his property., and would take a substantial part of, his front yard.
Mr. Bernard Braun, 9591 Blackley, stated he lived at the end of the
Blackley -cul-de-sac and did not feel, being experienced at parking
on a curve, that the radius in the proposed driveway . was sufficient
for its purpose.
Mr. Robert Wade, 9554 Blackley, stated he was against the project
and thought that people coming,,into the cul -de -sac would use the
driveway to turn around.
Mr. Glenn Boyles, 9575 Blackley, stated that he would not object
so strongly to the property being developed into three parcels.
Mr. Ray Bennett, 9559 Blackley, stated he was against the project.
Miss Debbie Dorman, 9560 Blackley, questioned whether those signing
the petition were within the 300 foot radius of the involved property.
In rebuttal Mr. Finley stated there would be no problem in turning
around in the fan shaped driveway, that the development would not
substantially increase traffic, that the lots are usable if not
adequate frontage,, that the applicant is willing to acquire an
additional 3 feet.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson stated he is not in favor of the proposed
project, that a flag lot situation would be created, that the
property at 9564 Blackley. Street would have 1600 sq. ft. of
additional asphalt around his property.
Councilman Dennis stated the applicant is being denied a high
economic use of his property, but not use of the property and is
not in favor of the development.
Councilman Greenberg stated he agreed with the Planning Commission
in their denial 1) street frontage on Blackley is not adequate, and
2) the proposed land division would be detrimental to the properties
on Blackley Street.
Councilman Merritt agreed with what had been said and felt that if
developed into three parcels or the proposed four, is not going to
solve the problem of the driveway off Blackley.
Councilman Merritt moved to deny the appeal and sustain the Planning
Commission decision, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried
on a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson ,Greenberg,Merritt,Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
RECESS:
Mayor Tyrell called a recess at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 10:16 p.m., all Councilmen being present.
Council Minutes, December 18, 1973 - Page 6.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL
OF ZONE VARIANCE CASE 73 -400, 9925 -31 Garibaldi Avenue and
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Mayor Tyrell declared he had represented the applicant on another
matter and turned the chair over to Mayor ProTem Dennis.
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held November 13,1973,
denied a zone variance to create a 6 -lot subdivision with reduced
setbacks, average lot width and lot area in an R -1 zone. Applicant
filed an appeal and City Council, at their regular meeting, held
December 4, 1973, set public hearing for December 18, 1973.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to hear the appeal on the record,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. All Councilmen declared
they were familiar with the record and had visited the site of the
proposed subdivision.
Councilman Merritt stated he had studied the maps and plot plans,
the lot sizes, in his opinion, were not particularly small, Plan B
would be a considerable improvement in the area and he would be in
favor of approving the appeal, on the basis of Plan B. In answer to
his question regarding the development of Plan B, Planning Director
Dragicevich stated the developer would prefer to use Plan B in the
event the Planning Commission denial is reversed.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the appeal on the basis of Plan B,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson. Motion failed to carry on a roll
call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Merritt
NOES: Councilmen - Dennis, Gilbertson, Greenberg
Councilman Gilbertson stated he did not approve the plan entirely
but he would want the_property developed as single family residential.
Councilman Greenberg stated he had visited the site and agrees the
development would improve the area, however, he would concur with
the Planning Commission's findings and be in favor of denial.
Mayor ProTem Dennis agreed with Councilman Greenberg, feeling that
the land could be put to better use, and would be receptive to a
better planned development.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny the appeal and sustain Planning
Commission action, seconded by,_Councilman Greenberg._,.and carried on
a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Gilbertson, Greenberg, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt
ABSTAIN: Councilmen - Tyrell
Mayor Tyrell resumed the'chair....
NEW BUSINESS:
I 10. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of December 11,1973
SET PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
City Manager Koski presented background material, stating the Planning
Commission, at their regular meeting held Tuesday, December 11, 1973,
adopted Resolution No. 73- 536PC..recommending amendment to the Temple
City Municipal Code relating to Residential Planned Development
Districts. The proposed amendment is designed to apply to the develop-
ment of residential properties in the City, especially to those large
and partially developed parcels located in low density residential
zones.
Council Minutes, December 18, 1973 - Page 7
Councilman Merritt moved to set public hearing January 15, 1974,
to consider amendment to Temple City Zoning Code relating to
Residential. Planned Development, seconded by, Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of December 12,1973
A. HART AVENUE: LAS TUNAS DRIVE NORTHERLY TO THE EAST -WEST ALLEY
OFFSET DOUBLE CENTERLINE AND EXTENSION OF RED CURB
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating,that
continued congestion at subject location results in conflict between
north and southbound traffic immediately north of Las Tunas Drive on
Hart Avenue.; Traffic Commission reviewed the configuration of traffic
at this intersection and recommends that city place additional 97 feet
of red curb on the west- side of Hart Avenue from the alley south of
the existing red curbing, and offset double centerline to 12 feet
east of the west curb line and terminating. 20 feet south of the alley
north of Las Tunas Drive.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve recommendation of Traffic
Commission as forth in memo dated December 13, 1973, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried.
B. SULTANA AVENUE: LAS TUNAS DRIVE NORTHERLY TO ELM AVENUE -
ADDITIONAL OFFSET CENTERLINE AND RED CURB
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating that
red curb markings . on the west side of Sultana Avenue from Las Tunas
Drive northerly to the first alley, and placement of offset centerline
striping - from Las Tunas Drive northerly to the east -west alley were
made in order to provide better circulation of traffic in the area
Traffic Engineer recommended that an extension of these regulations
would provide for a smoother flow of vehicular traffic southbound on
Sultana Avenue.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation
as set forth in memo dated December 13, 1973, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
C. McCULLOCH AND DAINES DRIVE - REVERSAL OF STOP SIGNS FROM
EAST -WEST TO NORTH -SOUTH
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating that in
response to an inquiry from Councilman Dennis concerning. subject
intersection, Traffic Engineer performed a six hour hand count to
determine the existing volumes of traffic flow in each direction.
The major carrier of traffic is being.stopped, which presents a
hazard, however did not warrant the intersection being,a four. way stop.
Following consideration of Traffic Commission recommendations,
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve recommendations as forth
in memo dated December 13, 1973, with an additional recommendation to
place "Stop. Ahead" pavement markings. on McCulloch at approaches to
Daines Drive, _seconded by Councilman Greenberg and.carried.
D. GIDLEY STREET, WEST OF CLOVERLY AVENUE - TIME LIMIT PARKING
REGULATIONS
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising of a
conflict in customer parking_involving, the Natter Manufacturing
Corporation and Castlecrag Scottie Kennels on Gidley Street,. A
meeting was held on November 28, 1973 with Mrs. Dunham of Castlecrag
Kennels, Mr. Christensen of Natter Manufacturing Corp., Public Works
Coordinator Leonetti and Traffic Engineer Envall. Traffic Commission,
at their meeting held December 12, 1973, reviewed the recommendations
of the Traffic Engineer and .concurred with his recommendations to
correct the problem.
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■ 13. SET PUBLIC HEARING: PETITION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF TWO STREET
LIGHTS - AVON AVENUE, NORTH OF BURGHARDT ROAD
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Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Traffic Commission recom-
mendations as set forth in memo dated December 13, 1973, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
E. SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL & RETIREMENT CENTER -
' 5522 GRACEWOOD AVENUE - PASSENGER LOADING ZONE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital had requested two .parkin w,spaces
reserved as a passenger loading,,zone at the main entrance to the
facility on Gracewood. Traffic Engineer made a field investigation
and recommended that a loading, zone would provide the necessary access
to the entrance to the facility as well as a more rapid turnover of
vehicular traffic.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation
as set forth in memo dated December 13, 1973, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
12. RECOMMENDATION FROM YOUTH COMMISSION - Meeting of December 12, 1973
City. Manager Koski advised that over the past several months the
Youth Commission has been developing a format for a Youth ;Bulletin
to distribute to the youth coiiuuunity, to acquaint youth in the area
with the Commission and make them aware of the events and activities
being conducted, as well as special recognition for youth groups and
individuals involved in noteworthy activities.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to authorize publication of the Youth
Bulletin, with the assistance of the staff, and amend the 1973 -74
budget in the amount of $90 for three issues of the Temple City Youth
Bulletin "Write On ", seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
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City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
property owners on Avon Avenue, north of Burghardt Road, circulated
a petition requesting street lights pursuant to Chapter 27 of the
Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code; signatures of
owners on the petition represent 787 of the front footage of Avon
Avenue; Avon Avenue is presently in Zone A of the Temple City
Municipal Lighting,,Di.strict and in order to bring., Avon up, to the
Zone A standards, two street lights would be required.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the petition and set public
hearing January 15, 1974, pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Improvement
Act of. 1911, Streets and Highways Code, seconded by. Councilman
Merritt and carried.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 73 -1322: CALLING FOR GENERAL. MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON
APRIL 9, 1974
City.Manage.r presented Resolution No, 73 -1322, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE 'CITY,, CALIFORNIA, .CALLING AND
GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING'OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,''THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1974, FOR THE
ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY T;HE.PRO-
VISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY by title only
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt,. seconded by_Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 73 -1323: REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 9, 1974,
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No 73 -1323, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR
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OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 9, 1974 by title only.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt., seconded by.,Mayor_.Tyrell and
carried.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 73 -1324: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 9082 through
9167 in the amount of $137,944.92.
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 73 -1324, A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $137,944.92, DEMAND NOS. 9082 'IHRU 9167 by
title only. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. National Safety Council - Request for Proclamation
City Manager Koski presented letter from the National Safety Council
requesting City supported the Mayor proclaiming
the week of December 24 HOLIDAY SAFETY WEEK.
B. A letter from the Board of Supervisors advising they adopted a
resolution requestingT the President and Congress to enact an Excess
Energy.. Profits Tax was received and filed.
C. A communication from Governor Reagan, concerning_ythe establishment
of a 55 mile per hour speed limit was received and filed.
D. A communication from the Temple City Ministerial Association
concerning, invocations opening Council meetings was discussed. It
was the consensus of the Council that, in keeping with the established
practice, it is recommended that ministers be invited to attend City
Council meetings to make the invocation.
18. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Marianne Milch, Executive Secretary, _Temple City Chamber of Commerce,
advised that Penny Graham, President, was hospitalized'`tor° observation
at the Methodist Hospital. She also called Council's attention to
the following. Chamber activities: 1) Christmas Open. House Friday,
December 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; 2) Social Mixer, December 26,
Youman's Station; and 3) Membership Luncheon meeting, January 9,1974,
when a representative of the AAA would speak on "Toward a Better
Tomorrow ". Mrs. Milch also spoke to the apparent success of the
"Temple Trolley ".
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Appeal from Planning Decision - Zone Change Case
No. 73 -394, Baldwin /OliveLGreen /Zadell
City Manager Koski advised that at their regular meeting of December
11, 1973, Planning Commission denied a zone change request from
R -1 to R -3, that the applicant filed an appeal of the Planning Com-
mission decision December 14, 1973.
Councilman Dennis moved to set public hearing January 15, 1974, to
consider the appeal from Planning Commission decision, Zone Change
Case 73 -394, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
B. Annexation Status Report
City, Manager Koski presented a status report on annexation, stating
that proposal for the sphere of influence for the east portion of the
City has been submitted to Local Agency Formation Commission and will
be formulated at a future date. Also an annexation has been filed
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under the Uninhabited Annexation Act in the established .sphere
of influence in the north portion of the City. This annexation
hearing will be held by LAFCO on February 13, 1974 which will then
be returned to Council for their action.
C. Withdrawal from Social Security
Council received for study a comprehensive report concerning City
withdrawal from Social Security, City having, initiated withdrawal
proceedings by Resolution No. 72 -1172 dated April 4, 1972.
D. Mayor Tyrell requested staff communicate with representatives
in Washington concerning the . general,philos.phy of SB 268 "Land Use
Policy and PlanningT,,Assistance Act" and similar bills to transfer
land use and.p,anningaway from the local jurisdictions.
E. Mayor Tyrell called Council's attention to communication from
Governor Reagan concerning 1972 Young American Medal for Bravery.
Council directed the communication to the attention of the Youth
Commission for recommendation.
F. Mayor Tyrell directed Council's attention to the establishment
of a County Energy Commission by the Board of Supervisors and
directed staff communicate with the Board to request any information
they may have.
G. Council requested a report from Mr. Chet Otting, Community
Disposal Company, on the allocation of diesel oil. Mr. Otting
reported his allocation for December 1973 will be 69% of fuel used
in December 1972, and would request Council consider a cut back to
once a week rubbish service, with reduction in service charge,
should it become necessary. Council requested Mr. Otting keep the
City informed concerning any changes in allotment.
RECESS TO MEET AS CRA
On motion of Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Mayor Tyrell, Council
recessed at 11:00 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment all members being
present, and received a report concerning soil engineering services. City
Manager Koski reported that the Disposition and Development Agreement
places the burden of soil testing in Parcel "B" of the Rosemead Boulevard
Development Project on the developer. Three written bids were secured by
EGSMetro Development Construction Company and one by staff,
Mr. Gilbertson moved to approve recommendation as set forth in memo dated
December 18, 1973, and authorize staff to prepare an agreement between the
Agency and EGSMetro and authorize the Executive .Director to sign, seconded
by Mr. Merritt and carried on .a roll call vote:. .
ROLL CALL:
AYES:, Members- Dennis, Gilbertson, Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Members -None
Mr. Dennis moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Tyrell and carried.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
20. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Greenberg, seconded by Councilman Merritt,
meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held Tuesday, January 15, 1974, 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall,
ATTEST:
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Chef Deputy City Clerk