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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1974-01-15_Regular 1974CITY'OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ' JANUARY 15,1974 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell'called the`regu'lar.meeting of-the-City. Council to order at 7:32 p.m. oh- Tuesday, January 15-;1974;-in-the-Council Chamber of the City Hall. I2. The invocation was given by City Manager Karl L. Koski. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell. 4. ROLL CALL: 1 1 Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant to the City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich, Director of Parks & Recreation Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Leonetti 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Dennis requested that the minutes of December 18, 1973 be clarified to reflect that although he moved to find that a public nuisance does not exist in connection with the operations of the Ivanhoe Bar, 9669 E. Las Tunas Drive, that the very nature of the business is associated with a clientele who create a nuisance. The . minutes should also reflect the City Council adopted the "no objection" method for motions as contained in Resolution No. 74 -1328. There being no further additions or corrections, Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, December 18, 1973, seconded by Councilman_ Greenberg and carried. Temple City Cub Pack No.. 156. was given . presented a special certificate to the . plans and activities of the Pack which introduced Mr. Don Helgren, Cubmaster. Pack stood and introduced themselves. recognition by Mayor Tyrell who group. Tim Chapman explained is sponsored by Longden PTA and Approximately 20 members of the Brenda Embree, new Youth Commissioner, was introduced by Mayor Tyrell and sworn in by the City Clerk. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. INSTALLATION OF TWO STREET LIGHTS - AVON AVENUE, NORTH OF BURGHARDT ROAD City Manager Koski introduced background information stating that property owners on Avon Avenue, north of Burghardt Road` circulated a petition requesting streetlights pursuant to Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of. 1911, Streets and Highways Code, which petition was returned with signatures of owners representing 787 of the front footage; Avon Avenue is presently in Zone A of the Temple City Muni - cipal Lighting District and two street lights would be required to bring Avon up to Zone A_standards. Notices have been posted and a negative declaration of environmental impact was completed and posted. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. No one came forward to speak in favor of, nor in opposition to, the installation of street lights on Avon Avenue.. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Councilman Gilbertson moved.. to approve the negative declaration of environmental impact, find the installation-of two street lights on Avon Avenue, north of Burghardt Road to be in the best public interest, and instruct the Superintendent of Streets to cause the installation Council Minutes, January•15; 1974 --Page 2 to be accomplished annd-to report one:the cost of'the •installation when completed;' seconded by Councilman Merritt 'and carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m.° PLANNING :.COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 73 -537PC A. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 73 -394 - BALDWIN /OLIVE /GREEN /ZADELL B. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32040. City Manager Koski presented background.: information stating the Planning Couanission, at their regular meeting of December 11, 1973, approved-the Environmental Impact Report relating-to the proposed zone change, but denied the- zone change request from R -1 to R -3 for certain properties at:Baldwin /Olive /Green /Zadell in that public necessity does not require the proposed change of zone and the pro- posed change of zone is not compatible with the zoning of surrounding properties. The zone change request was originally presented to the Planning Commission on May 22 and June 12, 1973 and before the City Council at their-meeting held July 1.7, 1973, at which time the City Council referred the case back to the Planning Commission for re- configuration of the parcel to include the three parcels at the northeast corner of Green and. Baldwin.. Applicant filed an appeal of the Planning Commission decision on December 14, 1973. City Attorney Martin advised that.the appeal and tentative tract map could be heard concurrently. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. Planning Director Dragicevich advised that the three parcels on the northeast corner of Baldwin and Green. Street are now part of the zone change request;' with a frontage. of .737 feet on Baldwin Avenue and 355 feet on Green Street, the area consists of 6.25 acres; Baldwin Avenue is a 100 ft. primary road, Olive is a 60 ft. collector; presently the area consists of 11 units; the proposed zone change is compatible with the General Plan ;. the environmental impact will be one of increase in 1) residential density, 2) traffic. volume, 3) safety hazard, 4) noise level, and 5) demand for municipal services and utilities. Mr. Dragicevich further advised .. that if a.. change of zone is granted, applicant plans to construct a.90.. unit _.condominium, five parcels will be split and their rear portions added to the subdivision, over 100 trees are proposed to be removed, 210 parking spaces, 180 of which will be covered; the units will be 1,241.sq.. ft. minimum, 1,448 sq. ft. maximum in size, two entrances. on. Baldwin.. Avenue. If approved, staff would recommend approximately 40 conditions to be attached to the approval; to name a few, five fire hydrants, left turn pocket constructed on Baldwin Avenue, certain lots to be filed separately, public works improvements, etc. Mayor Tyrell moved to make the staff reports and Planning Commission testimony a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Councilman Merritt moved to'make letters which were received favoring the project a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. IN FAVOR: Mr. James Baldwin, 4300 Campus. Drive, Newport Beach, applicant, stated he had been able to include three of the four parcels Council had requested at the July 17, 1973 hearing, the lot on the corner of Baldwin and Green Avenues has one house which they intend to retain and remodel the exterior to make a part of the condominium project, he has worked closely with city staff and is willing to comply with all conditions imposed by city and county, he referred to the Temple Townhouse at Temple City Boulevard and Broadway which his firm built 9 years ago, and advised that his firm.had won the House. Builder of the Year Award for California. Mr. Baldwin presented pictures of Baldwin constructed condominiums. Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the pictures and Council Minutes, January 15;'1974 - Page 3 make them apart of the' record, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Mr. Noel Baldwin, ° 5302 N ' "Baldiwin',Avenue, "gave the zoning history of the area and advised that for .years builders : have wanted to develop this area which had been stopped by one strategically located owner, as evidenced by - a:letter written by one developer which he submitted. Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the letter and make it a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Mr. Baldwin also submitted an economic study projecting income figures of potential owners of the. condominiums. Coucilman Gilbertson moved to accept as` part "of the record, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Mr. J. H. McKim, 5125 Baldwin Avenue, spoke in favor of the proposed development stating it would increase revenue in Temple City and the traffic on Baldwin Avenue is not conducive to R -1 zoning. Mr.-George Nicholas, "9951 -Howland Avenue, stated the proposed project would upgrade the area and-improve the appearance of one of the major entries to 'Temple City. Mr. "Leland Tinkham, 10017 Green Street, stated that on July 17, 1973 his objection to the proposed project was that they would be surrounded by two story condominiums, but that now he favored the project as proposed. Mrs:. Penny Graham, President, Temple: City Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Legislative Committee and the Board of Directors had taken a stand in favor of the project in July 1973, and that they still supported it as an economic value to the City. IN OPPOSITION: Mr:`Robert Fiedler, 10063 Olive. Street, stated he believed the pro- perty should be developed in a manner more compatible with the area, the density is too high, granting the request would be setting a precedent' for additional requests on Baldwin Avenue, the area should be zoned R -1 or R -2. Mr: Fiedler presented an-alternative plan showing possible development with lower density. Mr. Richard Lucas, 5301 Zadell Avenue., asked Council to deny the zone change because 1) it is not needed,.2)'itis not wanted, and 3) the project is not a good plan. He. said only 65 of 310 R -3 zoned acres in Temple City are developed., two - story structures would be an.invasion of privacy to the families living there, and 250 people in the surround - ing area have said they'd() not want a density increase of 900 %. Mr. Robert Gannon; 5351 Zadell Avenue, listed other developments Mr. Baldwin is building with lower-,density, stating-something could be developed-more-realistically than 90 units, and-Temple City should be developed-to the proper use. Mxs.•Lina•Hargett, 10059 Randwick., stated to rezone in an attempt to upgrade an area would encourage property owners to allow their property to deteriorate. Mrs. Kay Gannon, 5351 Zadell Avenue, stated the development would affect property value and condominiums are not always a welcome addition to a given area. She felt this should be studied along with other inconsistencies between the General Plan and Zoning in the City. Mrs. Robert Fiedler, 10063.- Olive .Street, stated that eventually, with the normal turnover in real estate, the condominiums would be occupied by people with children. Council Minutes, January 15, 1974-- Page 4 Mr. Clayton Plank, 5330 Zadell, stated his objection to the walls surrounding the condominiums. In rebuttal, Mr. Baldwin stated :- .tha-t -Mr Gordon Howard, and others, who signed the petition, were told that driveway access would be to Olive Street and Zadell and that the builder is going to put up junky apartments. He- stated the number of people per unit in this type of development 'are historically less than the number of people per unit in R -1 development, which would average approximately the same number of people per acre, and that land should be used to its best advantage; that approximately 30% of the land would be devoted to buildings, the rest to open space and driveways, Mayor Tyrell called a recess at 10:00 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:15 p.m., all members being present. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Mayor- Tyrell questioned the City Attorney as to the City's protection, should: Council look favorably upon the appeal, against a development which would not be approved -by ,the - -City. City Attorney Martin advised there are some problems in granting a zone change and-he-would recommend, at this time, his review of possible Conditions, Covenants` -and Restrictions attached to the tentative tract map ;'holding -the zone change in abeyance until the developer has submitted -final map,_or.waiting for the - Residential Planned Development ordinance to be adopted and incorporated in the Temple City Municipal Code. Councilman Gilbertson -:stated :he would. be interested in how many people are in favor of.the.:proposed project, that unfortunately residents usually come to a Council-meetingwhen they have a personal interest; andhe.would.be in-favor of continuing the matter to the next: :City Council meeting to give the City Attorney the opportunity to review the matter. Councilman Merritt' stated City. Council should have complete information concerning any potential:prob lem Councilman. Greenberg was in agree- ment. Councilman Dennis stated that when City Council referred the matter back to the-Planning-Commission in July, it was done so for re- configuration of the parcels and. to provide a method whereby the zone change. and development could be brought together into one hearing, and now it is back without a Method of tying the two together. Councilman -Merritt moved to continue. the matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council..to be held Tuesday, February 5, 1974, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried,-with the consent of the applicant. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: .7:30 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED'DEVELOPMENT (RPD) City Manager Koski presented background information stating that the Planning Commission, at. their . regular meeting held December 11, 1973, passed Resolution No. 73 -536PC recommending amendment to the Temple City Municipal Code relating to. Residential Planned Development Districts, which is designed to apply to the development of residential properties in the City, especially_to those large and partially developed parcels located in low density residential zones. The proposed RPD regulations are flexible with .respect to setbacks, height, open space, density and other site qualities while insuring compliance with the General Plan and compatibility with existing developments in surrounding areas. There are basically four steps involved in an RPD application; that is., 1) pre - application conference, 2) provisional plans, 3) zone change, and 4) precise plan. An application for a change of classification Council Minutes, January 15, 1974 - Page 5 to an RPD District 'would be accompanied by a provisional plan for the development. A "Checklist = of Standards and Requirements" establishes guidelines in processing.s.uch:_ applications. City Council, at their regular meeting held December 18, 1973, set public hearing on January 15, 1974. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. Mr. Arthur Bauman, P. 0. Box 1201,.. Arcadia, stated that he felt the ordinance was very confusing and could not follow the continuity between the ordinance and the Checklist of. Standards and Requirements. As Mr. Bauman understood it, a precise plan could be disapproved after the developer had gone to a great deal of expense following approval of the provisional plan. Since there seemed to be a great deal of confusion on the part of Mr. Bauman, Council directed Planning Director Dragicevich and Assistant City Attorney White to meet with him in an effort to clarify the proposed ordinance. Mr. James Baldwin inquired as to the time frame in which the ordinance could be adopted. City Attorney Martin explained that City Council could introduce for first reading at this time, second reading on February 5, 1974 with the ordinance becoming effective 30 days there- after. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. City Attorney Martin explained that ,reversion of Residential Planned Development 'zone is valid, after the useful-life of improvements, provided the developer - complies with the RPD concept of development; however, if the City wants to change the zone after expiration of the useful life of the improvements, it must_ hold public hearing. City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 74 -381 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW .PART .XIIIB TO ARTICLE IX OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS for first reading by title only. Councilman Gilbertson moved to introduce Ordinance No. 74 -381 for first reading, deleting all of paragraph 4, Section 9436 on Page 2 and completion of sentence on top of Page 3. Councilman Merritt seconded and motion carried. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 73 -379: 2nd read.. Establishing an Open Space (0 -S) Zone 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 for second reading by title only Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 73 -380: 2nd read. Rezoning Certain Property City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 73 -380, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY for second reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 11. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m CAMELLIA FAMILY BILLIARDS - Change of Ownership City Manager Koski advised that an application had been received for license indicating a change of ownership for the Camellia Family Council Minutes, January 15, 1974 - Page 6 Billiards located at 9055 E. Las_Turnas.._ Drive. Notice of public hearing was posted, 'the Sheriff's ::.report . -has been received marked approved, no appeals have been received. The application is for the current hours of operation for this establishment as approved by the City Council April 1, 1970, which are Sunday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2 :00 a.m. Mayor Tyrell declared the public:hearing open. There being no one to speak to the matter; Councilman.Dennis moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. Councilman Gilbertson advised the..Youth Commission has expressed concern with cigarette vending machines being operated in an establishment frequented by minors. City Attorney explained that state law preempted any controls.by the City. Councilman Dennis moved to approve the application as set forth in memo dated January 10, 1974, seconded by Mayor Tyrell and carried. 12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM'PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of December 19, 1973 A. COSPONSORSHIP OF TEMPLE CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE City Manager Koski advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held December 19, 1973, recommended to City Council that the Temple City American Little League request for City cosponsorship be approved. Such approval would create one change in their present use of Live Oak Park., that of using Recreation Depart- ment field marking material free of charge whereas in the past they paid the City for the amount used. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve.City.cosponsorship of the Temple City American Little League, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. B. RECOSPONSORSHIP OF: TEMPLE CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB CONVERTIBLE. TOPS #506 OF TEMPLE CITY (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) TEMPLE CITY CREATIVE ARTS City Manager Koski advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held December 19, 1973, recommended to City Council that Temple City Senior Citizens Club, which was originally cosponsored by the City in 1963, Temple City Convertible Tops #506, which was originally cosponsored in 1964, and Temple City Creative Arts, which was originally cosponsored in 1965, all with yearly requests for renewal granted, be recosponsored for the year 1974. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve recosponsorship of Temple City Senior Citizens Club, Convertible Tops #506 of Temple City, and Temple City Creative Arts, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 13. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of January 2, 1974 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS A. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND'LOWER AZUSA ROAD B. OAK AVENUE AND LONGDEN AVENUE City Manager Koski advised that the Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held January 2, 1974 . .reviewed the times of operation of the signals at the subject intersections and recommended to City Council the placing of traffic signals at Temple City Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road on full 24 -hour operation, and at Oak and Longden Avenues to operate on the normal three -phase sequence from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on flashing four -way red from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Council Minutes, January 15; 1974 - Page 7 Councilman Dennis moved to approve. the Traffic Commission recom- mendations per memo dated January 3, 1974, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 14. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: County of Los Angeles re: Grounds Maintenance for Property - Adjacent to Library and Engineering Building City Manager Koski advised that the Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Real Estate Management for the City of Temple City to provide grounds maintenance services adjacent to County library building and County Engineer's parking lot will expire on June 30., 1974. The Department. of Real Estate Management requests an estimate of costs for a five -year agreement commencing July 1, 1974. Estimate for the fiscal year 1974 -75 would increase from $800 to $851. Councilman Merritt moved to negotiate with Los Angeles County Department of Real Estate Management to renew agreement on a one -year basis in the amount of $851, seconded by Mayor Tyrell and carried. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1325: Adopting:1973 Edition Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction City Manager Koski advised .that. the_ 1973 Supplement to Uniform Standard Specifications for.Public Works Construction reflected changes accrued and studied during the preceding months by a joint committee composed of members of the. Southern California Chapter of American Public Works. Association. and the Associated General Con- tractors of America, and that the new supplement should be adopted now so that the City's requirement for materials and construction in public works is complete and up to date. Councilman Gilbertson moved to.adop.t.Resolution No. 74 -1325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. 0F. THE- CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE 1973 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1326: Employment of Personnel It was moved by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1326 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1327: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 9168 through 9305 in the amount of $70,929,36.. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1327 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM:. OF $70,929.36, DEMAND NOS. 9168 THRU 9305, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 18. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Reverend Roger Winans, Casa Robles Missionary Home, 6355 Oak Avenue - Claim for Damages A communication. dated. December 27, 1973, from Rev. Everette Howard, Superintendent, Casa Robles Missionary Home on behalf of Rev. Roger Winans, submitting claim for damage to an electric shopper on December 20, 1973, resulting from a limb from a street tree which fell into the street, some of the branches hitting the vehicle. Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny and to refer to the City's insurance carrier, seconded by Mayor Tyrell and carried. Council Minutes, January 15 1974 - Page 8 B. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day.Saints - Request to substitute alternative to Master Street Tree Plan A communication dated January 8, 1974, from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, requesting :. permission to plant five Ficus Nitida in the right of way along Kauffman Avenue, replacing the designated Holly 0ak, planting to be at the expense of the church. Councilman Gilbertson moved to grant the request of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints to.plant -five Ficus Nitida in the right of way along Kauffman Avenue, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 19. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Preliminary Assessed Value Estimates City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Government Code Section 27421, County Assessors are required to furnish an estimate of the assessed valuation of'property within cities no later than May 15 when requested by the City prior to February 20. Councilman Gilbertson moved to direct staff to request preliminary assessed value estimates from the County Assessor, seconded by Councilman Merritt and-carried. B. Planning Commission Institute - February 6 -8, Palm Springs City Manager Koski presented request for Commissioners Carl Clark and Robert Stacy, to attend the League, of California Cities, Planning Commission .Institute, to be held in Palm Springs on February 6 -8, 1974. Funds for this purpose are in the budget. Councilman Dennis moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. C. Community Redevelopment Agency - Status Report Executive Director of the Community. Redevelopment Agency, Karl Koski, presented a status report. City Council received and filed. D. Live Oak Park Development Land Acquisition City Manager Koski advised staff had met with property owner and conducted preliminary negotiations. City Council directed staff to prepare purchase agreement and present to City Council at their next regular meeting for approval. E. Emergency Communication Equipment City Manager Koski advised that as part of the remodeling plan staff requests consideration of relocating the local government base station in the basement .of.the City Hall. A remote console could then be moved to any location and plugged in; however normal location would be at the receptionist counter. Purchase of a remote control would necessitate the appropriation of $280 from the General Fund and amend the adopted budget. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve purchase of remote console, appropriate additional funds in the amount of $280 from the General Fund and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Council Minutes, January 15, 1974 - Page 9 F. Budget Adjustment - Account 1823, General Government Buildings (Maintenance and Repair) City Manager Koski advised that insufficient funds were budgeted in account 1823 to maintain :the air conditioning system due to changing contractors mid -year, and the need for critical repairs by the new contractor which were not anticipated during the budget period. Councilman Gilbertson moved to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $1,077 from the General Fund and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. G. 1974 General Municipal Election - Candidate's Statement of Qualifications City Manager Koski advised that.int the past Council established an amount of $100 as a deposit to be provided by candidates wishing to have "Candidate Statement of Qualfications" printed and distributed with sample ballots; however a check with Martin and Chapman reveals they expect a 10% increase in printing costs. Councilman Greenberg moved to approve a deposit of $110 be required for candidates submitting "Candidates Statement of Qualifications" seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. H. California Contract Cities Association Legislative Conference - January 16 -17, Sacramento Councilman Greenberg moved to.: authorize ..the attendance of Councilman Gilbertson and City Manager Koski at subject conference as official representatives of the City and approve the expenditure of funds for necessary expenses not to exceed $290, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. I. Purchase of Vehicle - 1972 Chrysler Station Wagon Councilman Gilbertson moved to authorize the purchase of the 1972 Chrysler Station Wagon in the amount of $3,150 and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. J. Set Public Hearing: Curb,.Gutter and Driveway'Approaches - (Pursuan t to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code) 'A. Ellis Lane, east side,. Temple.City Blvd. to Lower Azusa Road B'. Temple City Blvd., east side, Ellis Lane to 250' southerly City Manager Koski presen tedbackground information, advising that in March 1973, the City of.E1 Monte granted jurisdiction over that portion of Ellis Lane, from Lower Azusa Road southerly which lies in the. City of El Monte... .0n March .b_, 1973, City Council held public hearing and found impr.ovements...on the west side of Ellis Lane between Lower Azusa Road and Temple City Boulevard to be in the best public interest and..instr.ucted..the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be done. No hearing.was held on the construction of curb and-gutter improvements on the east side; however, designs for both sides.of Ellis Lane have been completed. Because the entire right of way of Ellis Lane. from the Temple City boundary to Temple City Boulevard is within the jurisdiction of the City of Temple City, it is possible to assess the property.owners on the east side of Ellis Lane- for.the construction of improvements, pursuant to Section 5895.50 of the Streets and Highways Code. Councilman Merritt moved to set public hearing on February 5, 1974 to consider the. construction of curb.,.gutter and driveway improvements on the east side of Ellis Lane between Lower Azusa Road and Temple City Boulevard, on the east side of Temple City Boulevard from Ellis Lane to approximately 350' southerly, and to instruct the Superintendent Council Minutes, January 15, 1974 - Page 10 of Streets to post necessary notices and. cause plans and speci- fications to be drawn up, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. K. Natter Manufacturing-Company = Request for waiver of sewer assessment fee City Manager Koski presented - request from Natter Manufacturing Company to waive charges for sewer .. reconstruction system in the City in the amount of $809.60 in connection with a current building permit for a new plant a.t. the. southwest corner of Gidley Street and Temple City Boulevard. The company spent $7,300 for 300 feet of City sewer line on Temple City Boulevard before an occupancy permit could be issued for the completed manufacturing plant at 9570 Gidley Street in 1971 prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 72 -355. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the request to waive sewer assessment fee in the amount of $809.60, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 21. ADJOURNMENT: On motion of Councilman Gilbertson., seconded -by Councilman Dennis, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43.p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, February 5, 1974, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: Zeg/(1//-c7- Chi Deputy City Clerk 1