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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.
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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.
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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:
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