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MINUTES
July 1, 1975
II INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of- the City Council
to order at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, July _ 1, `975, in _the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Mortimer C.- Dean, First United
Methodist Church, 5957 N. Golden West Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson.
4. ROLL CALL:
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Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Greenberg, Merritt, Gilbertson
Absent: Councilmen - Tyrell
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks
and Recreation Director Kobett.
Councilman Merritt moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell for cause, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Dennis directed attention to an error on page 7, Item 11,
which states he made the motion and the second, which should be
corrected to show Councilman Merritt made the motion, seconded by
Councilman Dennis.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held Tuesday, June 17, 1975, as corrected,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. CODIFICATION OF MUNICIPAL CODE
City Attorney Martin advised this would be the first of two hearings;
the second to be held when the codification of the Zoning Code has
been completed, the purpose of the public hearing to determine whether
there are any objections to the codification and contents placed in
the documents.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. City Manager: Koski
advised the first of the two documents is available in the City Cierk's
office for review; that the City Attorney has put the ordinances
adopted by the City since incorporation into a concise, indexed Muni-
cipal Code, no basic changes having been made.
There being no one come forward to speak to the subject, Councilman
Dennis moved to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to continue until the second portion, the
Zoning Code and Subdivision section, is completed and public hearing
held, to take action to accept the recodification, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 2
7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RE: SIGN
ORDINANCE (Pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 75- 360PC)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating this
matter was brought to the attention of the Planning Commission by the
Chamber of Commerce; study session was held with the Planning Commission
and the Chamber of Commerce to receive their input; the Planning Com-
mission, at their regular meeting of May 29, 1975, held public hearing
and adopted Resolution No. 75 -630PC recommending to the City Council
an amendment to the Sign Ordinance revising the definition of window
signs and limits temporary signs to a period not to exceed 30 days
instead of 7 consecutive days as it is presently written. City Council,
at their regular meeting. of June 3, 1975, set public hearing for this
evening.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. Councilman Green-
berg moved to include the minutes of the Planning Commission as a part
of the hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Planning Director Dragicevich explained the amendment basically is
to conform with reasonable practice, most businesses having temporary
signs for not more than 30 days.
Mrs. Oliver Grant, 5434 N. El Monte Avenue, inquired whether this
amendment included signs posted on trees and poles throughout the
City, and was advised this amendment was for signs in the commercial
and industrial zones; however the signs she is referring to are not
allowed and the City's zoning enforcement officer conducts a weekly
enforcement program to eliminate the problem.
There being no other persons come forward to speak, Councilman Green-
berg moved to close the public hearing, sec onded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 75 -407 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9326 AND 9321 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SIGNS by
title only.
Councilman Merritt moved to certify the negative declaration pursuant
to the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 75 -407, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL CODE RE: MOTORCYCLE
SALES AND SERVICE UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CATEGORY (Pursuant to
Planning Commission Resolution No. 75- 361PC)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating as a
result of a number of complaints made by residents regarding noise
and traffic problems generated by the operation of a motorcycle shop,
the Planning Commission felt this use should be more stringently
regulated. Planning Commission held public hearing May 29, 1975, and
adopted Resolution No. 75 -631PC recommending to City Council amendment
to the Municipal'Code to place the subject use under the conditional
use permit category. City Council, at their regular meeting held
June 3, 1975, set public hearing for this evening.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. Councilman Dennis
moved to include the minutes of the Planning Commission as a part of
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
There being no one come forward to speak to the subject, Councilman
Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried.
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 3
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 75 -408 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS
9202 AND 9390 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CONDI-
TIONAL USES by title only.
Councilman Merritt moved to certify the negative declaration pursuant
to the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and waive further reading
of Ordinance No. 75 -408, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. VACATION OF A PORTION OF WEDGEWOOD AVENUE
WESTERLY OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
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City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular'meeting held June 3, 1975, at the request
of the Community Redevelopment Agency, adopted Resolution No. 75 -1461
declaring the City Council's intent to vacate a portion of Wedgewood
Street; notices were published and posted pursuant to the Streets
and Highways Code. An easement is to be reserved for ingress and egress
to the Sheriff's Department sewer utilities, and on a temporary basis
for the Flood Control District; the vacation is necessary in order to
provide clear title to the building pad area when the developer takes
possession of the property.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. There being no
one come forward to speak to the subject, Councilman Dennis moved to
close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Greenberg moved to certify the Council read and reviewed
the Environmental Impact Report as approved by the Comuaunity Redevelop-
ment Agency on March 28, 1974 and they find no significant change to
require supplement thereto or new report and they considered same in
arriving at their decisions, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to continue the adoption of Resolution No. 75 -1469
pending approval of Tentative Tract No. 32581, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 75 -404: 2nd read. ZONE CHANGE FROM R -3 TO C -2 IN ZONE
CHANGE CASE 75 -441, Robert C. Stiegelmar - 9023 E. Broadway
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 75 -404 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CHANGE
CASE NO. 75 -441, for second reading by title only, Councilman Green-
berg moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 75 -405: 2nd read. ZONE CHANGE FROM R -3 TO C -2 IN ZONE
CHANGE CASE 75 -447 - Temple City Couununity Redevelopment Agency
8836 to 8929 E. Live Oak, north and south sides
8951 to 8929 E. Wedgewood, north side
8846 to 8910 E. Wedgewood, south side
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 75 -405 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY:. PROVIDING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN ONE ZONE CHANGE
CASE NO. 75 -447 AND AMENDING THE ZONE MAP ACCORDINGLY, for second
reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further
reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
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RESOLUTION NO, 75 -1467: GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT IN CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO, 75 -440 - Las Tunas, Rosemead, Broadway,
Eaton Wash
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 75 -1467 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT IN ONE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO, 75 -440 by title
only. Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1467,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried,
INEW BUSINESS:
14. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
June 18, 1975
POLICY ON COSPONSORSHIP
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 4
13. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1468: GRANTING A VARIANCE IN VARIANCE CASE
NO, 75 -444 - Las Tunas, Rosemead, Broadway, Eaton Wash
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 75 -1468 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING A VARIANCE
IN VARIANCE CASE NO. 75 -444 by title only. Councilman Merritt moved
to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1468, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
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City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting held June 3, 1975, reviewed the
recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission that an addi-
tional requirement be added to the existing policy on cosponsorship
requiring that any group cosponsored by the City must furnish a
certificate of insurance naming the City of Temple City additionally
insured. City Council, at that time, referred the matter back to the
Parks and Recreation Commission for further study, and revoked co-
sponsorship of any activity not conducted within the confines of any
facility owned and operated by the City of Temple City. The Parks
and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held June 18, 1975,
recommended to City Council the City' :s present policy on cosponsorship
be continued with the addition of an insurance requirement of
$100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability and $25,000 property damage
liability naming the City additionally insured. Additional information
is available from the Recreation Department, however, and City Manager
Koski recommended Council continue the matter to their next regular
meeting to give them the opportunity to study the additional report.
Councilman Merritt moved to continue consideration of Policy on Co-
sponsorship to the regular meeting to be held July 15, 1975, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
15. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of June 24, 1975
A. SET PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 32581 - Las Tunas,
Rosemead, Eaton Wash, Broadway
City Manager Koski presented background information advising the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held June 24, 1975, held
public hearing on Tentative Tract No. 32581 relating to the Community
Shopping Center development on Parcel B, and adopted Resolution No.
75 -635PC recommending approval of said tract with conditions.
Councilman Dennis moved to set public hearing August 5, 1975,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. SET PUBLIC HEARING: SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission held public hearing
on the Scenic Highway Element on June 24, 1975, and adopted Resolution
No, 75 -636PC recommending an amendment to the General Plan relating
to this Element. Section 65302(h) of the Government Plan requites
that each city prepare and adopt a Scenic Highways Element as a part
of its General Plan, deadline for this Element is September 20, 1975.
Councilman Dennis moved to set public hearing August 5, 1975, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried,
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 5
C. SET PUBLIC HEARING: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO 0 -S (OPEN SPACE)
IN ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 75 -450 - City of Temple City,
10203 to 10227 Daines Drive
City Manager Koski advised the. Planning Commission, at their regular
meeting held June 24, 1975, held public hearing and adopted Resolution
No. 75 -634PC recommending a change of zone from R -1 to 0 -S for the
area outlined above.
Councilman Dennis moved to set public hearing August 5, 1975, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
16. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS:
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A. PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
City Manager Koski advised that City Council, in adopting the 1975 -76
budget authorized expenditure of the funds reflected in the agreement
for services of Public Relations Coordinator for the City, providing
a total payment of $4,800. for a period of one year for specified
services on a twenty -four hours per month basis, including the
preparation of the City Newsletter.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
B. TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Manager Koski advised the City received letter from the Chamber
of Commerce requesting renewal of their agreement for the period
July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976; the City Council provided funding in
the amount of $18,000 in the 1975 -76 budget.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve agreement and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
17, RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1470: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1470 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 75- 1471: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 2306 thru
2388 in the amount of $51,326.30.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1471 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND 1
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $51,326.30, DEMAND NOS. 2306 THRU 2388, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried, Councilman Greenberg abstaining.
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications..
III0. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
'Mr. Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 Olive Street, gave a progress report of
the activities of the organization Concerned Taxpayer's of San Gabriel
Valley. They have a membership of 1500; have written and asked County
Tax Assessor Watson for a moratorium of reassessment and he has
personally discussed the matter with the Assessor. He feels that an
injunction could be brought against the tax assessor to stop reassessments.
Mr. O'Bannon extended his appreciation to Mayor Gilbertson for the
proclamation issued.
Mayor Gilbertson commended Mr. O'Bannon for his excellent presentation
before Supervisor Schabarum in El Monte and the work of the organization
on behalf of the citizens, and felt that some progress had been made
insofar as the tax rate is concerned. Mayor Gilbertson stated he
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 6
depended on the City Attorney for legal advice, and it is his under-
standing that an injunction could not be brought until reassessments
are out. The Mayor referred to the meeting held June 26, 1975 in-
volving Mayors and City Councilmen throughout the valley, when a
steering couunittee was formed to study the formation of a San Gabriel
Valley Cities Association, and possibly secession from Los Angeles
County.
Mr. Iry Hoffman, 6349 Golden West Avenue, advised Council that
yesterday e and his neighbor, Mrs. Funk at 6355 Golden West Avenue
were advised of the City's intention to construct sidewalks in front
of their residences, which he understands is to begin July 7, 1975.
He stated they are opposed to the sidewalks which would take 10'
of frontage from his property; that they would be happy to compromise
with stepping stones to allow the public an area on which to walk.
Mayor Gilbertson advised Mr. Hoffman of the Council's concern with
getting children off the street, that Golden West Avenue has a high
volume of traffic, Golden West Avenue is a select system and the
sidewalks would be paid for entirely by the City.
Councilman Greenberg expressed his concern for the safety of children,
also, and requested some modification of the plans.
Following brief discussion regarding the placement of the sidewalk
and modification of the plans and specifications, Councilman Green-
berg moved to place the 5' sidewalk next to the curb, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried,
Mrs, Oliver Grant, 5434 No El Monte, spoke on several subjects, in-
cluding classification of skateboards, suggesting that outside lanes
of El Monte Avenue be set aside for children to skateboard exclusively,
and complaints on the use of illegal firecrackers.,
Councilman Tyrell arrived at 8:57 p.m.
Harlos Gross, President, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, expressed
his appreciation on behalf of the Chamber for Council's approval of
their agreement and stated he looked forward to working with the
City Council in the coming year. Mr. Gross also introduced his
Vice- President, Bob Owens and 2nd Vice- President, Bob Grange.
Fire Chief Nino Polito, stated that it is his hope that one day all
fireworks will be banned and that they will be displayed, for the
public at various parks.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:59 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the regular
meeting held June 17, 1975, adopted resolution approving warrants and
demands, set public hearing for proposed sale and off -site relocation of
structures, approved agreement for legal services, and approved proposal for
preparation and analysis of traffic control devices on Rosemead Boulevard.
The minutes are set forth in full in the minutes of the Agency.
ECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
10 ACTION ON REQUESTS BY CRA:
A. Request of Funds
Councilman Merritt moved to approve an advance of additional funds
in the amount of $11,583.26 as a loan to the Community Redevelopment
Agency and amend the agreement with the Agency accordingly, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried,
Council Minutes, July 1, 1975 - Page 7
"22, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CETA - SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating Alhambra
City Schools have been funded by the County of Los Angeles to act as
prime agent to provide summer youth employment to residents of
Temple City; twenty positions at $2.10 per hour, 25 hours per week,
for approximately 9 weeks, have been designated for Temple City
residents, Administration would be the responsibility of the Alhambra
City Schools, the only responsibility of the City would be in providing
the positions and supplying adequate supervision. Staff has identified
9 recreation and maintenance helper positions that could be utilized
as well as one clerical position for the Chamber of CoInmerce.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the City's participation in
Summer Youth Employment Program, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried.
B. City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No, 75 -406 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9391(B)" and 9401 (B) OF
THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO MINIMUM LOT WIDTHS IN THE
COMMERCIAL ZONES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF AND THAT THIS
ORDINANCE SHALL TAKE IMMEDIATE EFFECT by title only. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried
on a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Greenberg, Merritt, Tyrell, Gilbertson
NOES: Councilmen -None
C, City Manager Koski presented letter of resignation from Traffic
Commissioner Kenneth Eastman. Councilman Merritt moved to accept,
with regrets, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
D. Councilman Merritt advised he had heard that Cardinal Manning
spoke at a Peace Officer's luncheon last week and stated that govern-
ment can pass all the laws on drugs and gun control, but until the
citizen feels the responsibility in their hearts, there is not too
much that can be done.
23, ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, City Council adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Next regular meeting
of the City Council will be held Tuesday, July 15, 1975, 7:30 p.m.
in the Council Chamber of the City Halle
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