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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
March 4, 1975
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 1975, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
20 The invocation was given by Pastor Bryan Cuthill, Church of the
Nazarene, 9953 Las Tunas Drive.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis.
4e ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Gilbertson, Greenberg,Merritt,Tyrell,Dennis
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: 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
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held on Tuesday, February 18, 1975,
as written, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
RECOGNITION:
Mayor Dennis presented a proclamation to Dick Barron and Ms. Sandy
Harper, representatives of the Temple City Camp Fire Girls, on the
occasion of the 65th Anniversary of the Camp Fire Girls. Ms,. Harper
presented a pin to Mayor Dennis, as an honorary member of the organi-
zation
Mayor Dennis presented a proclamation to Mr. Jack Packey, President
of Temple City Toastmaster Club #554, on the occasion of their 25th
Anniversary, in recognition of the club's many contributions to civic
affairs.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Dennis presented a tile plaque
to Chief Roy Swank, Division Assistant Fire Chief with the Los Angeles
County Fire Department and serving Temple City, on the occasion of his
retirement, in recognition of his dedicated service..
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ZONE CHANGE FROM R -3 AND C -3 TO C -2
8850 to 8872 E. Live Oak Avenue (south side)
8836 to 8912 E. Live Oak Avenue (north & south sides)
8851 to 8911 Wedgewood (north side)
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held January 14,
1975, held public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 75 -604PC
recommending to City Council a change of zone from R -3 and C -3
to C -2 for areas outlined above.. The recommendation is based
on the fact the proposed zone is compatible with development of
the surrounding area, the size and shape of the property is suit-
able for commercial development, and is compatible with the
General Plano
Mayor Dennis opened public hearing and asked for staff report.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised the applicant for the
proposed change of zone is the Temple City Community Redevelop-
ment Agency for Parcel "B" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelop-
ment Project consisting of 18 parcels; there are a total of 28
Council Minutes, March 4, 1975 . - Page 2
dwelling units in the area involved; total land area is slightly
less than 8 acres; the proposed zone is compatible with the General
Plan and with the Redevelopment Plan adopted by the Community Rede-
velopment Agency and City Council in 1971.
City Attorney-Martin stated at this time it would be desirable
to consider the proposed change in two areas; Area A being the
R -3 property, and Area B being the C -3 property.
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Mayor Dennis invited those in the audience wishing to speak for
or against Area A to come forward. There being no one wishing
to speak, Mayor Dennis invited those in the audience wishing to
speak for or against Area B to come forward. There being no one
in the audience wishing to speak, Councilman Gilbertson moved to
close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and
carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve zone change for Area A,
R -3 to C -2 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appro-
priate ordinance, and hold Area B, C -3 to C -2 for further action,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK STREET IMPROVEMENTS - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
RESURFACING Live Oak Avenue to Eaton Wash et al
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting of January 21, 1975,
awarded contract to Griffith Company for the resurfacing of Temple
City Boulevard from Live Oak Avenue to Eaton Wash and on Lower
Azusa .Road from the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks to the Eaton
Wash; contractor completed the work February 20, 1975 and Los
Angeles County Road Department recommends the work be accepted
and contractor be paid with the required 10% retention being held
for 35 days.
Councilman Gilbertson and Councilman Merritt expressed concern
that some areas of the resurfacing are still rough and requested
City inspection prior to acceptance of the work.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize payment of $14,500.31 to
Griffith Company, withholding 10% retention until such time. City
has inspected and made recommendation to accept the work, sec-
onded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
8._ CETA: TITLE VI - APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating
City Council, at their regular meeting held January 7, 1975,
authorized staff to. apply to the County of Los Angeles for fund-
ing under Title VI of the Comprehensive Employment And Training
Act (CETA), County has authorized partial funding of the City
request in the amount of $30,112; the additional maintenance
personnel will provide maintenance support within the CRA area
for the properties the City has acquired, the Clerk- Typist
positions will assist the Finance Clerk in the extra work cre-
ated by the CRA and the Parks and Recreation Department.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Sub - agreement and author -
ize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
9 RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of February 19, 1975
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: PERMIT TO CROSS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL #3,
LOT #5, PARKING DISTRICT #3'- A. W. Driver, 9611 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parking
Commission for renewal of permit to cross over Pedestrian Mall
#3 Lot #5, Parking District #3 subject to the conditions pre -
viously established, for a one -year period. Councilman Tyrell
moved to approve renewal of agreement and authorize City Clerk to
sign, subject to conditions set forth by agreement dated March 8','
1972, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Council Minutes, March 4, 1975 - Page 3
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
February 19, 1975
A. COSPONSORSHIP OF TEMPLE CITY GIRLS' BASEBALL LEAGUE
City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission to approve request for cosponsorship of
newly formed organization identified as Temple City Girls Base-
ball League. The organization is a non - profit, self- governing
and self - sustaining organization open to girls living in Temple
City and the Temple City Unified School District boundaries
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve cosponsorship of the Temple
City Girls' Baseball League, subject to the filing of an insur-
ance certificate with the City Clerk, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
B. LIVE OAK PARK DEVELOPMENT - PRIORITY LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS
City Council received and filed priority list developed by the
Parks and Recreation Commission on April 11, 1974, said list to
remain unchanged until the development study being done by Recrea-
tion Systems, Inca is completed. At their regular meeting held
February 19th, Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the list
at the request of City Council and felt that a new priority list
would be premature as the development study could have a signifi-
cant bearing on what should be accomplished first in the develop-
ment of Live Oak Park.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of February 25, 1975
A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED AND NONCONFORMING
CURB CUTS AND DRIVEWAYS
City Manager Koski presented background'information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held February 25,
1975, held public hearing and adopted Resolution Noe 75 -607PC
recommending adoption of an ordinance relating to the abatement
of abandoned and nonconforming curb cuts and driveways.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing April 1, 1975, to
consider proposed ordinance, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
Be EXTENSION OF TIME - SEISMIC & NOISE ELEMENT
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1431 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING
TIME EXTENSIONS FOR THE GENERAL PLAN SEISMIC, SAFETY AND NOISE ELE-
MENTS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELA-
TIONS, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1432: INTENT TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 3
Councilman Gilbertson moved to
RESOLUTION OF-THE CITY COUNCIL
ING ITS- INTENTION" TO' ESTABLISH
and setting public hearing for
Councilman Greenberg and carri
adopt Resolution No. 75 -1432 A
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE'CITY DECLAR-
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 3
same April 1, 1975, seconded by
ed.
13. SET PUBLIC HEARING: ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - ALLEY SOUTH OF BROADWAY,
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TO SULTANA AVENUE (pursuant to Chapter 27,
Street`s and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating
property owners on the alley south of Broadway between Rosemead
Boulevard and Sultana Avenue requested the preparation of a peti-
tion for circulation for the improvement of their alley pursuant
to Council's policy on alley improvements adopted October 15, 1974.
If the project is approved, it is proposed the work be accomplished
by the Los Angeles County Road Department.
Council Minutes, March 4, 1975 - Page 4
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing April 1, 1975
to consider the subject alley improvements, seconded by Council-
man Tyrell and carried.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1433: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL (CETA)
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1433 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING
PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1434: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 1586 thru
1661 in the amount of $209,300.28.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1434 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOW -
ING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $209,300.28, DEMAND NOS.
1586 THRU 1661, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Temple City Chamber of Commerce - A11- Community Picnic
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City
Chamber of Commerce requesting approval to sponsor the 2nd Annual
All Community Picnic to be held Sunday, June 1, 1975, at Live Oak
Park, between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Councilman
Merritt moved to approve their request pursuant to letter dated
February 17, 1975, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
B. Temple City Girl Scouts - Request to sell refreshments,
Live Oak Park - March 15, 1975
City Manager Koski presented a communication from Temple City
Girl Scouts requesting approval to sell refreshments in conjunc-
tion with their program planned for March 15, 1975 at Live Oak
Park, proceeds to go to the Virginia Harker Memorial Campership
Fund. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve request pursuant to
their letter dated February 25, 1975, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
C. Liability Claim - Mrs, Ruth Lile, 646 Fairview, Arcadia
CLty Manager Koski presented claim from Mrs. Ruth Lile, 646 Fair -
;;view, Arcadia, for damages to her vehicle which was parked at
5945 North Primrose on November 4, 1974. Councilman Tyrell moved
to deny claim and refer to City's insurance carrier, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:14 p.m. to meet as the Community Rede-
velopment Agency, all members present, approved the minutes of the
regular-meeting held February 18, 1975 and special meeting held Febru-
ary 25, 1975, approved agreement for sale and off -site relocation of
structures, set .public hearing March 18, 1975 re: claim for replace -
ment housing payment, approved warrants and demands, and set public
hearing March 18, 1975, for sale and off -site relocation of structure.
Minutes are set forth in full in the minutes of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Request for Encroachment Permit - 9133 E. Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented request from owner of commercial
property located at 9133 E. Las Tunas Drive for encroachment
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permit for a proposed brick planter in front of the building
extending approximately 5 feet into the right -of -way, pursuant
to Planning Commission recommendation for CUP #74 -427.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve request for encroachment
permit at 9133 E. Las Tunas Drive subject to conditions set forth
in Exhibit "A" on file in the City Clerk's office, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
B. Emergency Plan for City of Temple City
City Manager Koski presented copies of the Emergency Plan for
City of .Temple City for Council review, advising the plan is a
part of the City's Emergency Preparedness Program and a pre-
requisite to certain Federal funds, and will be on the March 18,
1975 agenda for Council approval and adoption.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried, City Council adjourned at 8:29 p.m. Next regular
meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 18, 1975,
7:30 po.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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