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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1974-03-05_Regular 1974CITY OF TEMPLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 1974 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 1974, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. 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: 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 and Recreation Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Leonetti 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of the City Council held Wednesday, February 13, 1974, as written, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried, Councilman Gilbertson abstaining. Councilman Merritt requested the minutes of February 19, 1974, be corrected to reflect Mayor Tyrell seconding the motion under Item 12 A. Councilman Greenberg requested Item 14 F be corrected to reflect the motion being made by Councilman Greenberg and seconded by Councilman Merritt. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting-held-Tuesday, February 19, 1974, as corrected, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. RE: AMEND TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE PAINTING, BODY AND FENDER WORKS City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of January 22, 1974, passed Resolution No. 74-542PC recommending that Paragraph 3 of Section 9400 (a) of the Temple City Municipal Code be amended to include automobile body work and painting to be conducted within an enclosed building, provided that a conditional use permit is first obtained. City Council, at their meeting held February 5, 1974 set public hearing for March 5, 1974. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. No one came forward to speak in favor, nor in opposition, to the proposed amendment. Councilman Gilbertson moved to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the Environmental Impact Report and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: STREET IMPROVEMENTS - LONGDEN AVENUE, ET AL' (Curb, Gutter, Drive Approaches and Sidewalks, Pursuant to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held February 5, 1974, authorized advertising and receiving of bids for the improvement of streets, bid package known as Longden Avenue, et al. Eight bids were received and opened by the City Clerk at 10 a.m. on Council Minutes, March 5; 1974 - Page 2 March1, 1974; the-apparent low bidder: :being D & W Paving Company, Inc. of Glendora. The County Road Department has recommended awarding the contract to D & W Paving Inc. in the amount of $158,861.74. Councilman Gilbertson moved to award the contract to D & W Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $158,861.74, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 8. AGREEMENT: LOWER AZUSA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - (Eaton Wash to Camellia Avenue) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the design for the first phase of the Lower Azusa Road reconstruction project is nearing completion and March 19, 1974 has been set as a tentative date to advertise for bids. The County Road Department has requested City Council approve the Exemption Declaration on Environmental Impact, approve agreement between the City of Temple City and the County of Los Angeles, and adopt a resolution consenting to the establishment of Lower Azusa Road from Eaton Wash to Camellia Avenue as a part of the County system of highways. The City Attorney has reviewed all documents and found them to be in order. Councilman Merritt moved to approve Exemption Declaration on Environmental Impact, approve agreement between City and County of Los Angeles, and adopt Resolution No. 74 -1338 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS` OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. 9. ACQUISITION OF LAND: LIVE OAK PARK - Approval of Escrow Provisions City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council, -at their 'regular meeting held February 5, 1974, approved sales agreement to purchase five properties contiguous with Live Oak Park, in three phases, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Title Insurance and Trust Company has been retained to provide escrow services. ` City Attorney has found the Escrow Provisions to be in order. Councilman Gilbertson moved toy approve the authorize' the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, Greenberg and - c-arried'unanimous ly . 10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM-PARKS AND RECREATION February 20, 1974 Escrow Provisions and seconded by Councilman COMMISSION — Meeting of A. 1974 STATE PARK BOND ACT - Request for Legislative Action City "Manager 'Koski presented background information, stating the State Legislature approved the 1974 State Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical Facilities Bond Act (AB 392) which provides $250 million in bonds to finance the acquisition and development of recreational facilities, which will be on the June 1974 ballot as Proposition 1. The 1974 State Park Bond Act Steering Committee for Los Angeles County was established and has met to develop and recom- mend a program for implementation of the requirements of AB 392 if the Bond Act passes. The Parks and Recreation Commission, at their meeting held February 20, 1974, recommended to the City Council that the Implementation Plan as developed by the. Steering Committee, be supported and that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the Implementation Plan. Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett advised Temple City would receive about $90,000 from the project and if the bond issue is passed, the money would be available in July 1975. Council Minutes, March 5, 1974 = Page 3 Councilman Gilbertson was against burdening the people of California with more taxes; Mayor Tyrell felt there are enough recreational areas which are idle for many months of the year and their usage should be spread more evenly over the year. Councilman Greenberg stated there had been a great deal of discussion concerning the method of establishing priority of expenditures and Council was being asked to approve the plan for implementation. Councilman Dennis agreed with Councilman Greenberg, stating Council was not being asked to support the bond issue itself. Councilman Dennis moved to adopt a resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ENDORSING THE METHOD OF ESTABLISHING A PRIORITY LIST OF EXPENDITURES AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE BEACH, PARK, HISTORICAL AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BOND ACT of 1974, seconded by Councilman Greenberg which failed to carry on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen - Dennis, Greenberg NOES: Councilmen- Gilbertson, Merritt, Tyrell B. SCAG "OUTDOOR RECREATION PLAN AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Southern California-Association of Governments forwarded a copy of their Outdoor Recreation Plan and Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years 1973 through 1978 for consideration. The document represents an effort to plan for and implement proposals of regional significance for outdoor recreation and is intended to list proposed facilities by various classification and apply a common set of criteria as a guide in setting priorities for funding and development. The Parks and Recreation Colluilission, at their meeting held February 20, 1974, reviewed the document and concurred with the projects as listed and the system used in establishing the project priorities. Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett advised that funding for the project would be under the Land. and Water Conservation Act provided by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation, Department of the Interior and administered by the State Department of Parks and Recreation. Following brief discussion the matter was continued to the next regular meeting of the-City Council to be held Tuesday, March 19, 1974. 11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of February 20, 1974 A. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - Permit to Cross over Pedestrian Mall #3, Lot #5; Albert Driver, 9611 Las Tunas Drive City Manager Koski presented "a' recommendation from the Parking Commission for renewal of permit to cross over Pedestrian Mall #3, Lot #5, Parking District #3, subject to the conditions previously established, for a one -year period. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve renewal, of agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, subject to the condition that existing grease spots be cleaned up, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. B. DRAINAGE STRUCTURES — Parking Lot, west side of Camellia Avenue, north,of Las Tunas Drive City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parking Commission to include $7500 in the 1974 -75 budget for construction of a catch basin, 18" reinforced concrete pipe and connector to existing catch basin structure on the west side of Camellia Avenue, north of Las Tunas Drive. Council referred the matter to budget considerations. III15. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1340: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Council Minutes, March 5, 1974 - Page 4 12 AGREEMENT: CITY AND COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY - For the Storage and Dispensing of Gasoline City Manager Koski presented background information, stating effective March 15, 1974., the Forester and Fire Warden will no longer supply gasoline to City vehicles due to the cancellation of contract by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Staff has negotiated with Community Disposal to store City gasoline in their facilities as well as incidental wash rack use for $10 per month. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve 'the agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. 13. PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS - Daines Drive, Golden West Avenue to Baldwin Avenue City Manager Koski presented background information, stating a petition by property' owners on Daines Drive for installation of 8 street lights was submitted with signatures of the owners of 83% of the front footage of Daines Drive between Golden West and Baldwin Avenue. Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept petition for installation of street lights and set public hearing April 2, 1974, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1339: CONFLICT OF INTERESTS GUIDELINES Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1339 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE "CITY COUNCIL. 'OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION' OF THE GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT, seconded 'by Councilman Greenberg and carried unanimously. 1 Councilman Merritt'moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1340 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Mayor- Tyrell- and carried unanimously. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 74- 1341: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 9496 through 9559 in the amount of $34,985.97. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No, 74 -1341 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE 'CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $34,985.97, DEMAND NOS. 9496 THRU 9559, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. 17. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Los Angeles County'Registrar of Voters - Request to use City facilities for check -in center, June 4, 1974 On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, City Council approved a request from the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters to use the City Hall as a check -in center for the State Primary Election, June 4, 1974, with the condition that custodial services be paid by the County Registrar - Recorder's office. B. City Selection Committee of Los Angeles County Mayor Tyrell advised that due to a lack of quorum on Monday, February 25, 1974, the City Selection Committee has scheduled an adjourned meeting March 7, 1974 for the purpose of electing Vice Chairman and representative to the Local Agency Formation Conunission. Council Minutes, March 5, 1974 - Page 5 18. TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO `'WISH TO SPEAK: Mrs. Penny Graham, President, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, directed Council's attention to the following Chamber activities; 1) Membership Luncheon March 13 and April 10 with program on "OSHA "; 2) two baseball nights, Wednesday, May 1 and Tuesday, September 3; and 3) Chamber of Commerce 50th Installation Dinner, June 22, 19 74 . IIIRECESS TO MEET AS CRA On motion by. Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Greenberg, and unanimously carried, Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency. Council convened as the Community-Redevelopment-Agency, all members being present and took the following actions;..1) app roved - minutes of February 19, 1974; 2) adop ted Resolution No. CRA -12 3). accepted Disposition and Development Agreement and set public-hearin.g March 28, 1974, 7:30 p.m.; and 4) received - report from'Tom Parrington, special counsel, on Reciprocal Agreement: The minutes of:the Community Redevelopment Agency are set forth in full in the minutes of that agency. Mr. Merritt moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Greenberg and carried. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: Council reconvened at 8:15 p:m., all Councilmen being present. 19. MATTERS FROM • CITY OFFICIALS: A. City -Hall Modifications 1 1 City Manager Koski presented cost: estimates and construction schedule for the proposed • remodeling of the City Hall. Councilman Merritt moved to find the construction does not affect the environment and because of the lack of complete information of existing construction it is impractical to invite sealed bids and should be done on a negotiated basis, approve the negotiated contract and appropriate additional funds in the amount of $7,566 from the General Fund and amend the Adopted Budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson' and carried unanimously. B. Energy Conservation Program - Status Report Council received and filed a status report concerning the City's energy conservation program initiated in December 1973. C. Social Security Withdrawal City Manager Koski presented a report of results of the employees' election in which 83% of the employees favored withdrawal from Social Security. Councilman Gilbertson moved to concur with the majority of employees and instruct staff to initiate substitute survivorship and disability benefits, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried unanimously. D. Temple City Host Lions Club - Donation for A11 -City Easter Egg Hunt Councilman Merritt moved to accept, with.. appreciation, $125 from the Temple City Host Lions Club to be used for the ,. purchase of candy and prizes for the Annual A11 -City Easter Egg Hunt to be held at Live Oak Park, Saturday, April 13, 1974, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried unanimously. E. Councilman Dennis reported on the meeting of city officials held Wednesday, February 27 at the request of the Board of Supervisors, concerning the Mandatory Marketing Plan. Private industry and public 1 1 Council Minutes, March 5, 1974 - Page 6 agencies were'encouraged to stagger.workinghours to better utilize public transportation; program.supported by Los Angeles County and private"industrythrough. the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. F. Councilman Greenberg inquired as to any interest on the part of Council to eliminate objectionable material from newstands. City Attorney Martin advised such an ordinance would be questionable on constitutional grounds. G. Councilman Merritt requested a- traffic investigation to determine whether there is a site obstruction at the north and south parking lots of the Jade West Restaurant on Rosemead Boulevard and whether the first parking space should be eliminated on the south side of each parking lot. H. Council concurred with Mayor Tyrell in extending recognition and appreciation to Venn W. Furgeson as President of the California Contract Cities Association. I. Mayor Tyrell directed Council's attention to communication from the California Association of Tobacco and Candy Distributors, Inc. concerning alleged health hazards encountered by the so- called "passive smoker ". J. Mayor Tyrell directed Council's attention to a thank you note from Boy. Scout Troop No. 161 in appreciation for the plaque presented on their 50th anniversary. K. Mayor Tyrell spoke to the.Council /Commission Dinner meetings and-suggested-they be initiated during the month of March. 20. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Mayor Tyrell, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will.be held Tuesday, March. 19; 1974, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber-of the City Hall. ATTEST: Chi fDeputy City Clerk