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MINUTES
APRIL 16, 1974
INITIATION:
I 1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 1974, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Kenneth Grant, Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 9642 Live Oak Avenue, Temple City.
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, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Assistant to the City Manager
Biel, Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett, Pub-
lic Works Coordinator Leonetti
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Council held April 2, 1974, as written, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gilbertson and carried, Councilman Merritt abstaining.
IIICANVASS OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
City Clerk Koski presented Certificate of Canvass of the Municipal
Election held April 9, 1974 (Exhibit "A ") which showed incumbents
Louis T. Gilbertson and Louis W. Merritt as re- elected for a seat
on the Council, and Everett H. Greenberg elected for a seat on the
Council. He read the title to Resolution No. 74 -1351, A RESOLUTION
OF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING
THE FACT OF THE GENERAL. MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ON THE 9th DAY OF APRIL, 1974, DECLARING THE RESULT
THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. Councilman
Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1351, seconded by Council-
man Greenberg and unanimously carried.
SEATING OF CITY COUNCIL:
City Clerk Koski presented Certificates of Election to Louis T.
Gilbertson, Louis W. Merritt and Everett H. Greenberg.
Mayor Tyrell administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected
Councilmen.
Councilmen Gilbertson, Greenberg, and Merritt expressed appreci-
ation in being elected to serve as Councilmen for the coming four
years, and their willingness to serve the community in this manner.
REORGANIZATION:
At this time the City Clerk assumed the Chair and opened nomin-
ations for the office of Mayor for the coming year.
Council Minutes, April 16 1974 Page 2
EXHIBIT "A"
CITY CLERK`S.CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS
I,. Karl :L. Koski, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, County of .
Los Angeles, State of California, duly authorized by Resolution No.
74 -1347, adopted by the City Council of said City on the 2nd day. of
April, 1974, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the
regular general mtmicipal election held .. in said City on the 9th day of
1974, and find that the number of votes given'at.each precinct...`
and the number of votes given in the City to persons voted for, the .
respective offices for which said persons were candidates . were as
follows:
Dated: April. 16, .1974
FOR ME nER- OF , CIT COUNCIL
PCT.
NO.:
LOUIS. T.
GILBERTSON
LOUIS W.
MERRITT
' EVERETT H.
GREENBERG
SIGMUND
CASWELL
.TOTAL VOTES CAST'
AT PRECINCT
1
'43
40
41
3
• 127
2
47
45
47
7
146.
34
36
26
11
107
4
41:;
39,
38
8
126
5
44
41
47
9
141
6
58
55
59
13
185
7
35
34
32
6
'107
8
111
104'
' 106
21
342
9
48
49
55
15
167
10
55
54
50
7
,166.
11
33
32
34
0
99.
12
• 22
23
22
0
67
13
39
37
38
4
118
14
60
54
55
11
180
15
61
57
57
17
192
16 -
53
57
63
24
197.
ABSENT
VOTER
9
9
8
0
26
TOTAL
793
766
778
156
2,.493
Council Minutes, April 16, 1974 - Page 3
Councilman Gilbertson nominated Councilman Dennis for the office of
Mayor, seconded by Councilman Greenberg. Councilman Merritt moved
that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Coun-
cilman Dennis for the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Green -
berg_and unanimously carried.
Mayor Dennis accepted the gavel, and as a first duty in office,
presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Tyrell on behalf of the Coun-
cil in appreciation of the leadership he had provided for the past
year.
Mayor Dennis called.for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem.
Councilman Greenberg nominated Councilman Gilbertson for the office
of Mayor Pro Tem, seconded by Councilman Merritt. Councilman Mer-
ritt moved that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot
be cast for Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Dennis made the following %committee appointments, following
which it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed:
Ad Hoc Committee - Community Development Louis T. Gilbertson
Finance Committee Louis T. Gilbertson
Public Safety (Civil Defense, Law
Enforcement & Emergency Reserve)
Sister City Committee
West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile
Diversion Project
Jack R. Tyrell
William I. Dennis
Everett H. Greenberg
Jack R. Tyrell
California Contract Cities
L. A. County Library Board
L. A. County Sanitation District
League of California Cities
So. California Association
of Governments
So. California Rapid Transit District
and City Selection Committee
Louis W. Merritt
Jack R. Tyrell, Alt.
Louis W. Merritt
William I. Dennis
Lousi W. Merritt, Alt.
Louis T. Gilbertson
Jack R. Tyrell, Alt.
Everett H. Greenberg
Louis T. Gilbertson, Alt.
Everett H. Greenberg
William I. Dennis, Alt.
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District Louis W. Merritt
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1352 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ALTER-
NATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, April 16, 1974 - Page 4
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1353 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINT-
ING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE RTD CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 of DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES
CODE, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Mayor Dennis recognized Arcadia Boy Scout Troop 109 who was attending
the Council session as a requirement toward their civic badge.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS -
Installation of Two Street Lights (Avon Avenue, north of Burg -
hardt Road) Pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911,
Streets and Highways Code.
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council at their regular meeting held April 2, 1974, set pub-
lic hearing for the purpose of assessing the property owners adja-
cent to Avon Avenue, north of Burghardt Road, property were
notified by mail and by notice posted on each property., the assess-
ment is shared equally by_ eightproper,ties at $32 each, covering
the total cost of $256 for the installation of two street lights.
Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open. There being no one
present come forward to speak, Councilman Merritt moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by_Councilman Greenberg_ and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the assessment as proposed
and shown on Exhibit "B" on file in the City Clerk's office, and
direct the properties to be so assessed, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and unanimously carried.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 74 -383: 2nd read. ANNEXATION NO. 73 -1
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance 74 -383 entitled AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNIN-
HABITED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY (ANNEXATION NO. 73 -1)
for second reading by title only. Councilman Gilbertson moved to
waive further reading_ and adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 74 -384: 1st read. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR R -3 and
R -4 ZONED PROPERTY AND PARKING STANDARDS.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 74 -384 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CI {.Y OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9122, 9123,
9296, AND 9366 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVEL-
OPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE R -3 and R -4 ZONES OF THE CITY. Councilman
Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Mer-
ritt and unanimously carried.
9. JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT - San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project
City Manager Koski presented Joint Powers Agreement creating Agency
to be known as the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Pro-
ject Joint Powers Authority which has been drafted by City Attorney
Martin and other City Attorneys, outlining the purpose, terms,
authority, powers and duties for the purpose of allowing the seven
participating cities to carry out the functions of the project known
as the San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. City Attorney
Martin answered questions of concern relative to term of agreement,
powers and authority and the City's financial liability of $1,607.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
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Council Minutes, April 16, 1974 - Page 5
Merritt and carried on a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen- Gilbertson
Councilman Greenberg moved to appoint Councilman Tyrell as City
representative to the San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
10. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 31886 - 5422 -32 MCCULLOCH
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating__Ten-
tative Tract Map No. 31886 was approved December 4, 1973 by_ Plan-
ningCommission Resolution No. 73- 526PC, the condominium was found
to be consistent with the General Plan, conditions relating_to cov-
enants and restrictions, bonds for faithful performance and bond for
Labor and material for public works improvements have been met, final
map has been approved by the County Engineer and Subdivision Com-
mittee.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve per memo dated April 10, 1974
on file in the City_ Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Gilbert-
son and unanimously carried.
11. AGREEMENT: GASOLINE PURCHASE (County of Los Angeles)
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising the
County had terminated previous contract effective March 14., 1974;
City staff had made alternative arrangements for City vehicles.
The County has now indicated they would be willing to negotiate a
new contract ending_June 30, 1974.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION NQ. 74 -1354: Employment of Personnel
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1354 A RESOLU-
TION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING
PERSONNEL, seconded by. Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously
carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1355: WARRANTS &DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 9718 thru
9873 in the amount of $125,266.20.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1355 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $125,266.20, DEMAND NOS. 9718 THRU 9873,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and unanimously carried.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Council referred to budget session a communication from Temple
City Sister City, Inc. requesting inclusion of $100 in the
1974 -75 budget to help defray the cost of membership fees in
United ;States /Mexico Sister Cities Association, in National
Association of Sister Cities, and in Town Affiliations.
B. Council supported the Mayor proclaiming the week of April 21 -27,
1974 as NATIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK.
C. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1356 A
RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY-, 1974, SENIOR CITIZENS MONTH,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, April 16, 1974 - Page 6
D. California Pet Shop - 9566 E. Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising
the City had received a complaint petition concerning_the
operations of the California Pet Shop, with .147 signatures
primarily from students at Oak Avenue Junior High School and
Temple City High School. The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
and the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services
have investigated the shop and report there is no apparent sani-
tation problem at this time.
Mrs. Janette Corothers, 8835E. Naomi, stated she visited �he
pet shop_£he preceding Saturday and the odor was very bad.
Council received communication from Mrs. Terry McFall, owner
of California Pet Shop requesting a postponement for one month
and referred the matter to staff for further investigation to
be placed on the May 21, 1974 agenda for further consideration.
E. On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and unanimously carried, Council approved request from the City
of San Gabriel for $85.37 as City share in cost for administra-
tion of federal grant to Criminal Justice Planning Board.
F. Council received and filed report from the Temple City Chamber
of Commerce Board; of Directors for the first nine months of
their 1973 -74 program.
Mrs. Penn Graham, President, expressed the Board's pleasure at
wor ing wit ormer Mayor Tyrell and pledged their support of
Mayor Dennis.
G. Discussion ensued relative to communication from the Temple
City Ministerial Association and Campus Crusade for Christ
International requesting a resolution proclaiming April 30,
1974 a National Day of Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer. Al-
though Council agreed with the concept, they did not agree with
the language of a sample resolution attached. Councilman Tyrell
moved to support_ the Mayor signing an appropriate proclamation,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
H. Council supported the Mayor proclaiming the week of May 5 -11,
1974 HIRE A VETERAN WEEK.
I. Council received communication from Yellow Cab Company of San
Gabriel Valley requesting approval of proposed fare increases
and continued the matter to the May 7, 1974 agenda for further
study.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
RECESS TO CRA
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, and
unanimously carried, Council recessed at 8:54 p.m. to meet as the Com-
munity Redevelopment Agency.
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all members being
present, and took the following actions: 1) approved minutes of March 28,
1974; 2) authorized the Executive Director to communicate with Environ-
mental Protection Agency and Air Resources Board supporting the position
taken by Special Counsel Jacobs relating to Indirect Source Review; and
3) appointed the Planning Commission as the Relocation Appeals Board.
The minutes of the Community Redevelopment Agency are set forth in full
in the minutes of that Agency.
Mr. Gilbertson moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Greenberg and carried.
Council Minutes, April 16, 1974 - Page 7
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
Council reconvened at 8:48 p.m., all Councilmen being present.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Council received a staff report concerning alternative funding
for the Planning and Engineering Aide position, which was trans-
mitted for information only at this time,
Be Council received and filed a communication from Pacific Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company concerning hearing before the
Public Utilities Commission on the interconnection of various
customer- provided devices to the facilities of telephone
utilities.
C. Statewide Youth Conference - Los Angeles, May 10 -12, 1974
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Youth Commissioners
attendance to the Statewide Youth Conference to be held in
Los Angeles May 10 -12 with attendant expenses, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
D. City Manager Koski presented Council with a copy of the pro-
gram summary for Students in Government Day, May 2, 1974.
E. California Society of Municipal_Finance Officers Legislative
Conference - Sacramento, May 10, 1974
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the attendance of the City
Treasurer to the second annual one -day legislative seminar
for municipal finance officers scheduled for May 10, 1974,
Sacramento, with attendant expenses, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and unanimously carried.
F. City Manager Koski advised the City had received a telegram
advising Los Angeles County_Board of Supervisors had termin-
ated Gasoline Allocation Management Plan (odd- even'Tlan).
G. On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and unanimously carried, Council adopted Resolution
No. 74 -1357 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ENDORSING PROPOSITION W ON THE JUNE 4, 1974
BALLOT.
H. City Manager Koski reported that the public nuisance at 9834
Las Tunas Drive has been abated, the Building Department having
made final inspection of the wall and approved same. The
property owner at 9661 Las Tunas Drive has advised he is in
the process of obtaining bids to abate the nuisance at that
location.
Staff was directed to investigate the possibility of gas being
stored at the 9834 Las Tunas Drive location and to contact the
Fire Department regarding any hazardous condition.
I. Councilman Tyrell directed Council's attention to letter
received from a resident concerning the 10 ft. strip still
pending at the triangle at Encinita and Broadway. City Man-
ager Koski advised funds were being proposed in the 1974 -75
budget to complete the project.
J. Councilman Greenberg expressed concern regarding the apparent
lack of sufficient bicycle racks at Live Oak Park and requested
staff re- evaluate the numbers and placement of racks. Coun-
cilman Greenberg also directed staff's attention to a water
fountain at the south field which is apparently not functioning
correctly.
Council Minutes, April 16,.1974 - Page__.8,
K. Councilman Merritt expressed his concern regarding the number
of dogs running loose in City parks and on the streets. Staff
was directed to contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
re: patrol.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt
the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Next regular meeting of
the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 7, 1974, 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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