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MINUTES
January 21, 1975
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 1975, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hallo
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Dean Grelling, Temple City
Southern Baptist Church, 5221 El Monte Avenue, Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen- Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell, Dennis
Councilmen- Gilbertson
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
to the City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragice-
vich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Public
Works Coordinator Leonetti, Traffic Engineer Envall
Councilman Merritt moved to excuse Councilman Gilbertson for cause
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, January 7, 1975, as
written, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
RECOGNITION:
On behalf of the City Council, Councilman Tyrell presented a plaque to
Mr. Ed Hamile in recognition of service to the City through various
karate exhibitions and his organization and presentation of the West
Coast Karate Championship held in Temple City annually, and most par-
ticularly, for his development of a special "Techniques of Self De-
fense" class for women attired in street clothing. Mr. Hamile expressed
his appreciation and thanked the City Council and staff for their help
and support.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: STREET RESURFACING - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD,
LIVE OAK AVENUE TO EATON WASH ET AL
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held December 17, 1974,
authorized advertising for bids for the resurfacing of Temple City
Boulevard between Live Oak Avenue and Eaton Wash and Lower Azusa
Road between the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks and Eaton Wash.
Three bids were received, the low bid from Griffith Company in the
amount of $15,079.75 being 347 over the Engineer's estimate. The
County Road Department recommends the low bid be accepted because
readvertising would probably result in a higher bid.
Councilman Merritt moved to accept the low bid from Griffith Company
in the amount of $15,079.75 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign the agreement, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
7. LIVE OAK PARK DEVELOPMENT: AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City.Council, at their regular meeting held January 7, 1975, approved
proposal by Recreation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 to pro-
vide professional engineering services for park development planning
Council Minutes, January 21, 1975 - Page 2
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and instructed the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate agree-
ment which is presented for Council review.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Agreement between City and
Recreation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $1,500 as prepared by
the City Attorney amended to reflect an estimated completion within
45 days, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
AGREEMENT: CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND FIRST LUTHERAN SCHOOL RE:
STUDENT AND THE LAW PROGRAM
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council authorized staff to finalize plans to implement the
Student and the Law program at Lutheran School at their regular
meeting held October 1, 1974; the agreement has been executed on
behalf of the school based on the same ratio of participation as
that agreement entered into with the El Monte School District.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Agreement with First Lutheran
School for the Student and the Law Program, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
9. 911 DIALING SYSTEM: SUBMISSION OF TENTATIVE PLAN
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City has participated with the County Department of Communications
in developing a tentative plan for the State mandated single number
emergency telephone system for all public safety services which
must be submitted to the State of California by January 31, 1975.
The tentative plan is subject to change depending upon technical
advancements, cost factors, and other conditions which have not
been developed at this time.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the tentative plan and author -
ize staff to submit to Los Angeles County Department of Communications
for submission to the State of California on the City's behalf, sec-
onded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
10. THETA CABLE TELEVISION: EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT
City Manager Koski presented Extension Agreement executed by Theta
Cable which had been negotiated by staff following City Council's
approval on September 17, 1974, of request from Theta Cable Tele-
vision for permission to delay further construction of the CATV
system. The Extension Agreement contains a penalty of $50 per day
for every day completion is delayed beyond December 1, 1975, and
in addition, forfeiture of all Theta Cable assets if construction
is not completed fully by January 1, 1978, which assets total approx-
imately $142,000.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve Extension Agreement.dated
January 9, 1975, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of January 8, 1975
A. KIWANIS CLUB REQUEST FOR SIGNAL MODIFICATION - Line of Dimes
Campaign
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held January 8, 1975,
considered request from Kiwanis Club to adjust the signals at the
intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard for their
annual "Line of Dimes" campaign to be conducted on January 24, 1975,
and recommends to City Council that the signals at subject intersec-
tion.be placed on four -way flashing red from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
only, with the provision that a qualified Deputy Sheriff be stationed
at the intersection during those hours, and left turn pockets closed
off to traffic by signing and placement of cones to provide for
automobile solicitations.
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Mr, C. Ray Johnston, member of Kiwanis Club, stated the Kiwanis
felt the request was necessary in view of the synchronization of
the traffic lights, but that he personally did not feel a Deputy
is necessary.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve recommendation that the signals
at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard
be placed on four -way flashing red on January 24, 1975, 'from
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. subject to the necessary insurance-and pro-
viding left turn pockets are closed to traffic by signing and place-
ment of cones, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. LONGDEN AVENUE - OAK AVENUE TO PRIMROSE AVENUE: Rescind School
Midblock Crosswalk
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Traffic Engineer, at the request of a resident who questioned the
necessity for the midblock crosswalk across Longden Avenue between
Oak and Primrose Avenues, made a field investigation and recommended
the midblock crosswalk is not in the best public interest as it
offers a false sense of security to school children. Traffic Com-
mission concurred with the findings of the Traffic Enginner and
recommends the'yellow school crosswalk located midblock between
Oak and Primrose Avenues on Longden Avenue be removed along with
advance signs and markings. Mr. Koski presented letters from Gary
Goodson,. Principal of Longden School, and Superintendent Rice, who
expressed an opinion the crosswalk should remain as long as there
are no sidewalks on the north side of Longden and the Girl Scout
House is in use and recommended the crosswalk be upgraded.
Traffic Engineer Envall stated that midblock crosswalks provide a
false .sense .of security to pedestrians and create something a
motorist is not expecting, and in his opinion,. people pay more
attention to traffic when they are not protected by a line.
Councilman Tyrell felt that the crosswalk should be retained and
upgraded. Councilman Merritt directed Council's attention to the
former crosswalk midblock on Temple City Boulevard which was removed
because it created an unexpected condition to motorists; however,
that crosswalk was used'primarily by adults and did not involve
children. He did feel without crosswalks, pedestrians are more
aware of traffic and are not dependent on the crosswalk.
Councilman Tyrell moved to deny Traffic Commission recommendation
that the yellow school crosswalk located midblock between Oak and
Primrose Avenues on Longden be removed and instructed staff initiate
upgrading with advance signs and markings, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried on a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen - Greenberg, Tyrell, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen - Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen- Gilbertson
12 ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS - RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
BOND PRIVATE CONTRACT NO. 74 -1, TRACT NO. 31886
City Manager Koski advised the City Engineer has informed the City
that sewers relating to the 32 -unit condominium at 5422 -32 McCulloch
Avenue have been constructed and inspected in accordance with City
requirements and have recommended approval of the work and release
of the Faithful Performance Bond.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the work completed as required
by the Sanitary Sewer Agreement and accept for public use the
sanitary sewers, release the Sanitary Sewer Agreement between the
City and the subdivider, and release the Faithful Performance Bond
in the amount of $4,400, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Council Minutes, January 21, 1975 - Page 4
13. SET PUBLIC HEARING: STREET IMPROVEMENTS - GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, WEST
SIDE, LEMON AVENUE TO VAL STREET (Curb, gutter and driveway improve-
ments pursuant to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski stated petitions were circulated on the south
side of Lemon .Avenue between Temple City Boulevard and Golden West
Avenue and on both sides of Golden West Avenue between Lemon and
Val Street, which were initiated by the City and budgeted for the
fiscal year 1974 -75. Only Golden West Avenue, west side, between
Lemon and Val received the necessary 60% signatures. Staff recom-
mends plans and specifications be prepared for the construction of
curb and gutter on the west side of Golden West between Lemon and
Val and for the installation of sidewalks on the west side of Gol-
den West between Lemon and Craiglee.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing February 18, 1975
for the installation of curb, gutter and driveway improvements on
the west side of Golden West Avenue from Lemon Avenue to Val Street
and instruct the Superintendent of Streets to notify the property
owners, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
14. IMPROVEMENT OF CITY -OWNED BUILDINGS: RESTUCCOING AND PAINTING,
FY 1974 -75 APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS
City Manager Koski stated the City Council allocated funds in the
1974 -75 budget to paint City Hall and buildings at Live Oak Park;'
staff: has contacted painting contractors and other advisory sources
in developing specifications for the work to be done to include
sandblasting and restuccoing exterior walls of the auditorium at
Live Oak Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission has recommended
removal of the super structure above the patio at Live Oak Park
in conjunction with the work to be performed.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the specifications and authorize
staff to:. solicit bids for the work to be performed, including the
removal•of.the super structure above the patio at Live Oak Park,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1424: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1424 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING
PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 75-1425: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 1330 thru
1415 in the amount of $154,320.65.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1425 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $154,320.65, DEMAND NOS. 1330 THRU 1415,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
17 COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Chamber of Commerce - Request for Sidewalk Sale, February 8, 1975
Councilman Merritt moved to approve request of the Chamber of Com-
merce to conduct sidewalk sale on Saturday, February 8, 1975, from
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to necessary insurance and removal
of signs at the close of sale, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and
carried.
B. Liability Claim - E. Shockley, 10728 E. Elliot, El Monte
City Manager Koski presented claim on behalf of E. Shockley for
damages to her vehicle which was parked at 10034 Olive Street,
occuring on December 24, 1974 when Mrs. Shockley hit a tree stump
with her right front bumper while attempting to proceed from a
parked position.
Councilman Tyrell moved to deny claim and refer to City's insurance
carrier, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Council Minutes, January 21, 1975 - Page 5
18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. Marianne Milch, Chamber of Commerce, advised that Mr. Bob
Grange, Manager of American Savings and Loan, is Chairman of the
Legislative and Public Affairs Committee.
RECESS TO CRA:
IIIThe City Council recessed at 8:20 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevel-
opment Agency, Mr. Gilbertson being absent, approved the minutes of the
regular meeting held January 7, 1975, and adopted resolution for warrants
and demands. Minutes are set forth in full in the minutes of the Agency.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. League of California Cities Spring Meeting, City Manager's
Department - Monterey, California, February 19 -21, 1975
City Manager Koski presented a request for his attendance at League
of California Cities Spring Meeting, City Manager's Department, to
be held February 19-21, 1975, in Monterey, California. Councilman
Merritt moved to approve attendance, with registration and attendant
expenses paid, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. California Park and Recreation Society Conference - San Diego,
February 28 - March 4, 1975
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize Councilman Greenberg and Parks
and Recreation Commissioners Adams,, Seibert, Stack and Villar's
attendance. to California Park and Recreation Society Conference and
California Association of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and
Board Members Workshop being held in conjunction with CPRSC to be
held February 28 to March 4, 1975 in San Diego and approve attendant
expenses, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
C. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize staff to submit a proposal to
the County requesting a planning grant to develop a Community Devel-
opment Plan contracting with the County for technical assistance,
and authorize staff to set two public meetings for citizen partici-
pation, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
D. Major Medical Insurance - Premium Increase
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize payment of the increased cost
for employee's major medical insurance as set forth in memo dated
January 21, 1975 and on file in the City Clerk's office, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
E. Finance Office: Temporary Clerical Support
Councilman Greenberg moved to authorize the hiring of a high school
student to assist the Finance Office for 20 hours a week for 4 weeks,
pursuant to memo dated January 21, 1975 on file in the City Clerk's
office and adjust the budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
F. Community Redevelopment Agency - Request for Advance of Funds
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve an advance of additional funds
in the amount of $5,034.74 as a loan to the Community Redevelopment
Agency and amend the agreement with the Agency accordingly, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
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20: ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Greenberg,
City Council adjourned to a Study Session at 8:28 p.m., following
which they will adjourn to their regular meeting to be held Tuesday,
February 4, 1975, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Chi Deputy Cit Clerk
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