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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1974-08-06_Regular 1974CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 6, 1974 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7730 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 1974, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall 2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present: Councilmen- Greenberg, Merritt, Dennis. Councilmen - Gilbertson, Tyrell 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 Councilman Merritt moved to excuse Councilmen Gilbertson. and Tyrell for cause, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 16, 1974, as written, seconded by Mayor Dennis and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfinished business. INEW BUSINESS: 5. RESOLUTION NO. 74-1379: Employment of Personnel (Budgeted) Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1379 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, seconded: by Councilman Merritt and carried. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -1380: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 415 thru 547 in the amount of $114,952.87. 1 Councilman-Merritt-moved-to adopt Resolution No. 74 -1380 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $114,952.87, DEMAND NOS. 415 THRU 547, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 7. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of July 17, 1974. COSPONSORSHIP OF TEMPLE CITY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FOR 1974 • SOCCER SEASON City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held July 17, 1974, recommended to City Council that the request from Temple City Youth Soccer Association for cosponsorship for the 1974 season to approved subject to the filing of an insurance certificate with the City Clerk prior to the start of their league season in September, and also that the Association be authorized use of the soccer related equipment formerly identified with the Recreation program, taking full responsibility for its maintenance, replace- ment and storage and that should the association cease operation before July .1, 1976, that all usable equipment be returned to the City. Council Minutes, August 6, 1974 Page 2 Councilman Merritt moved to approve request of the Temple City Youth Soccer Association for cosponsorship, subject to the necessary certificate of insurance, and authorize use of soccer related equip- ment for association use only, with replacement of worn out equip - ment being purchased by the association, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Mr, Sam LaSala, President of Temple City Youth Soccer Association, expressed his appreciation to the City for their cosponsorship status and the cooperation of the City in allowing the association to acquire the necessary equipment. . COMMUNICATIONS: None 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: A, Mr, Jerry Seibert, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, expressed his appreciation to the City Council for the Emergency Medical Training Program being sponsored by the City in cooperation with the Community Hospital of San Gabriel, stating he had attended the two and one -half hour program and would highly recommend it to all citizens. B. Mrs. Marianne Milch, Secretary, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, concurred with statement made by Commissioner Seibert, adding that the Chamber had sent a. letter of appreciation to the Community Hospital of San Gabriel and will publicize the program in their next newsletter. Mrs. Milch also advised the next Chamber luncheon will be held August 14, 1974, 12:00 p.m. at Tiffany's, speaker to be the business manager of the new Fashion Park in Arcadia. 10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973, Title II City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held February 19, 1974, authorized staff to submit a proposal to Los Angeles County Manpower Program to participate under CETA; the Department of Labor has approved funding to the City in the amount of $33,697 effective. August 1, 1974 for three positions. .. Councilman Merritt moved to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign agreement and authorize staff to initiate recruitment for the authorized positions funded under CETA, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. B. Sphere of Influence Studies City Manager Koski stated that staff attended a meeting August 5, 1974 at the Local Agency Formation Commission offices with Ruth Benell and representatives from surrounding cities to discuss future Sphere of Influence Studies. Mrs. Benell has requested each City Council seek mutual agreement prior to October 1, 1974 in order that public hearings may be held in November to resolve the remaining spheres. Council referred consideration of the Sphere of Influence Studies to a future study session. . C. Councilman Merritt called attention to the property improvements resulting from nuisance abatement on Oak Avenue across from Thrifty. He also stated he felt there is a laxity on the part of the Sheriff's Department in citing for front yard parking violations, and felt that temporary personnel on relief during vacations are not aware of the code violation and should be informed. 1 RECESS TO CRA: Council Minutes; August 6, 1974 - Page 3 D. Councilman Greenberg inquired about the many signs being attached to parkway trees and poles throughout the city. Staff was directed to advise the abusing party of the prohibition of such act. E. Mayor Dennis inquired as to the status of request for study to determine whether the stop signs at Daines Drive and Halifax Road should be realigned, and also directed staff's attention to a site-obstruction at Daines Drive and Welland. Mayor Dennis distributed a report on proposed couiuiunity seminar to Council asking their comment at a study session prior to the:. end of August. City Council recessed at 7:55 p.m. to meet as the Couuuunity Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Gilbertson and Mr. Tyrell being absent, received a status report concerning Environmental Protection Agency requirements and methods of financing for the project, received letter from EGS Development Co. expressing their concern about the EPA regulations, and approved request to City Council to appropriate funds for Chairman and Executive Director to attend a meeting with Environmental Protection Agency representative in San Francisco on Friday, August 9, 1974. Minutes are set forth in full in the minutes of that Agency. RECONVENE-AS-CITY COUNCIL: F. Councilman Merritt moved to approve request of the Community Redevelopment Agency to advance the necessary funds for airfare for Chairman and Executive Director to attend a meeting with representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency in San Francisco on Friday, August 9, and appropriate additional funds in an amount not to exceed $100 from the General Fund and amend the Adopted Budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 11. ADJOURNMENTS: On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg, the meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m: to an adjourned meeting to be held Monday, August 12, 1974, 7:30 p.m, in the City Hall. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, August 20, 7:30 p.m'. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: 7//444z_,t_ Chief Deputy City Clerk