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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
February 4, 1975
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 1975, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2 The invocation was given by Bishop Ronald Bateman, Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints, 6249 Kauffman Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen- Gilbertson, Greenberg,Merritt,Tyrell,Dennis
Councilmen -None
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
to the City Manager Biel, Planning Director
Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett,
Public Works Coordinator Leonetti
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, January 21, 1975, as
written, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried, Councilman
Gilbertson abstaining.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
I None
NEW BUSINESS:
6. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM - RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM
AGREEMENT, TRACT 29610
City Manager Koski advised the City Engineer has informed the City
that the water main system and appurtenances for the subject tract,
a 14 -unit condominium at 6047 N. Camellia Avenue, has been completed
in accordance with the plans and specifications and has been approved
by the City Engineer, who recommends City Council approve the work
and release the Subdivision Water System Agreement between the City
and the subdivider.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the work completed as required
by the Subdivision Water System Agreement and release the S ibdivision
Water System Agreement between the City of Temple City and the sub-
divider for Tract No. 29610, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
carried.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1426: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1426 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1427: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 1416 thru
1479 in the amount of $56,687.72
Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1427 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $56,687.72, DEMAND NOS. 1416 THRU 1479, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
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9 COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Temple City Camellia Festival - List of Vendors for Parade
Route, Assembly and Disbanding Areas
City Manager Koski presented a request from Darryl Bender, General
Chairman, 31st Annual Camellia Festival Committee, for approval of
youth group vendors at the Camellia Festival Parade Route, Assembly
and Disbanding areas. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve as
requested, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
B. Petition - Request for installation of traffic signals at
Temple City Boulevard and Workman Avenue
City Manager Koski presented a petition with signatures of 24
businesses, requesting consideration be given to the installation
of traffic signals at the corner of Temple City Boulevard and
Workman Avenue. Councilman Tyrell moved to refer the matter to
the Traffic Commission for consideration and recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
C. Liability Claim - Eric S. Stuehrmann, 9077 E. Southview Road,
San Gabriel
City Manager Koski presented claim by Eric Stuehrmann for damages
to his vehicle alleged to have occurred during a time when traffic
signals were on flashing red at the intersection of Temple City
Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, to accommodate the Temple City
Kiwanis Club "Line of Dimes" solicitation campaign. Councilman
Gilbertson moved to deny claim and refer to City's insurance
carrier, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
Councilman Merritt stated the signal modification the Kiwanis Club
requested had caused many problems and it was his opinion that a
similar request not be granted in the future. Councilman Merritt
stated that as a member of the Kiwanis Club, it was their intent
that the signal modification would give greater accessibility to
the public than it had in prior years, but as a matter of fact,
their solicitation return was less than in previous years.
10 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Wayne Gunnels, representing the Temple City Pony Pinto Colt League,
addressed the City Council, requesting they take an ad in their
program; money from their solicitation to be used for uniforms and
equipment. City Council took the request under consideration and
expressed doubt as to the advisability of setting a precedent of
contributing to a specific organization when there are many other
organizations making similar solicitations.
RECESS TO. CRA:
The City Council recessed at 7:50 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the regular
meeting held January 21, 1975, adopted resolution for warrants and demands
and accepted offers for the purchase of two recently acquired one - bedroom
houses and set public hearing March 4, 1975 regarding the Temple City
IIICommunity Redevelopment Agency's intent to sell improvements to real
property. Minutes are set forth in full in the minutes of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. California Park and Recreation Society Conference - March 1 -4, 1975
Councilman Merritt moved to authorize Parks and Recreation Director
attendance to the annual California Park and Recreation Society
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Conference in San Diego, March 1 -4, 1975 and approve attendant
expenses, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. Community Redevelopment Agency - Request for Advance of Funds
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve an advance of additional
funds in the amount of $22,343 as a loan to the Comuunity Re-
development Agency and amend the agreement with the Agency
accordingly, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
C. 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, March 29, 1975, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
D. Councilman Gilbertson presented a copy of Bicentennial appli-
cation with a list of project and objectives which is being sent
to Washington, D. C. Councilman Gilbertson requested if Council
had any suggestions regarding the development of projects to
contact Bicentennial Chairman, Margie Calamia.
Councilman Gilbertson encouraged a representative attend the SCAG
General Assembly being held in North Hollywood, February 26 -28.
Councilman Gilbertson also stated he has had discussions with
Senator Richardson with respect to the initiative requirements
for creation of counties.
E. Councilman Tyrell presented a resolution which supports civil
defense and police commission status for Council consideration.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1428 A RESOLUTION
OF THE POLICE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
F. Mayor Dennis read a letter he received from President Ford
in appreciation of the plaque presented to him on the occasion
of his visit to Magdelena de Kino, Mexico.
12 ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Greenberg,
City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held Tuesday, February 18, 1975, 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
h' f Deputy City. Clerk