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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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