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MINUTES
November 4, 1975
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7 :37 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 1975 in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Dean Grelling, Pastor of
Temple City Southern Baptist Church, 5221 El Monte Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Greenberg ,Merritt,Tyrell,Gilbertson
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Parks and Recreation Director Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Council held Tuesday, October 7, 1975, as written,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 75 -422: 2nd read. RELATING TO ALL -NIGHT PARKING PERMITS
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 75 -422 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 3327 (SECTION 3324 AS
RECODIFIED) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ALL -NIGHT
PARKING PERMITS for second reading by title only. Councilman Merritt
moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS - ALLEY
SOUTH OF BROADWAY FROM SULTANA AVENUE TO ROSEMEAD, Pursuant to
Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting of October 7, 1975, set public
hearing on the proposed assessments for the alley improvements con -
structed in the alley south of Broadway from Sultana Avenue to
Rosemead Boulevard; property owners were notified pursuant to Chapter
27 proceedings; assessments were calculated at $5.80 per foot of
frontage on the alley in accordance with policy adopted by City Council.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. There being no
further staff report and no one wishing to speak to the subject,
Councilman Greenberg moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the assessments as reflected
in Street Superintendents report dated October 27, 1975 and on file
in the City Clerk's office, and direct the,properties to be so assessed,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS FOR SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS -
BALDWIN AVENUE, WEST SIDE, BOGUE STREET TO BROADWAY, Pursuant to
Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held October 7, 1975, set
public hearing on the proposed assessments for the construction of
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sidewalks on Baldwin Avenue from Bogue Street to Broadway, west
side only; the two property owners involved in the project have
been notified pursuant to Chapter 27 proceedings; assessments
were calculated at $5.00 per lineal foot of frontage.
Mayor. Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. There being
no further staff report and no one wishing to speak to the subject,
Councilman Dennis moved to close public hearing, seconded by Council-
man Greenberg and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the assessments as reflected in
Street Superintendent's report dated October 27, 1975 and on file in
the City Clerk's office, and direct the properties to be so assessed,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
9. LOWER AZUSA ROAD - CAMELLIA AVENUE TO ARDEN WAY: APPROVAL OF PLANS,
PHASE II
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council authorized the inclusion of Temple City's portion of the
Phase II Lower Azusa Road construction project in the FY 1975 -76
budget in the amount of $75,000 matching funds; this is a federally
funded project and one of the requirements is for all agencies in-
volved to approve the plans prior to submitting them to the State
for final approval, the City of El Monte and the Los Angeles County
Road Departmentohave already approved the plans.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the plans for Phase II of the
Lower Azusa Road project and authorize the Superintendent of Streets
to sign for the City, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
10, PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES: SIGNAL INSTALLATION, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
has received approval from CALTRANS for the installation of a traffic
signal on Rosemead Boulevard midway between Las Tunas Drive and
Broadway for ingress and egress serving the Rosemead Redevelopment
Project, City has received a proposal from Smoot, Ybarra and Associates
to provide services for the design, installation and operation of said
traffic signal.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve agreement with Smoot, Ybarra and
Associates pursuant to their proposal dated October 20, 1975 and
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate agreement, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried, Councilman Tyrell abstaining.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 15, 1975
PERMIT TO CROSS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 4 - 96592 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented recommendation from Parking Commission
to grant permission to property owner, Mrs. Gwendolyn Harris, to
cross over the pedestrian mall in order to continue parking her car
in the garage which is part of the building and living quarters on
the second floor on the basis that it is the only garage of its
kind with a legal residence, having been in existence prior to the
development of the malls.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve permit to cross over Pedestrian
Mall Noe 4 with the conditions as outlined in memo from the Traffic
Commission dated October 29, 1975, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION -
A. OFFERS OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF LIVE OAK PARK
City Manager Koski presented recommendation from Parks and Recreation
Commission that City Council accept offers of assistance with the
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development of Live Oak Park from Temple City American Little League,
Temple City Kiwanis Club, Temple City Senior Citizens Club, Soroptimist
Club of Temple City, Temple City JayCees, and Temple City National
Little League.
Councilman Dennis advised that other groups have indicated their
desire to assist in the redevelopment of the park and it is only a
matter of time in making their decision as to how they would like to
participate.
Councilman Greenberg moved to accept offers of assistance from those
organizations who have responded, with appreciation, seconded by.
Councilman Merritt and carried. Council further joined the Mayor
in expressing their appreciation to Councilman Dennis, Commissioner
Villar and other committee members for the many hours devoted to
meeting with the many organizations to discuss their participation
in the redevelopment of Live Oak'Park.-
B. APPROVAL OF PARK DEVELOPMENT PLAN WITH MODIFICATIONS
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held
October 15, 1975, moved to recommend to the City Council that
modifications to the Live Oak Park development plan, as prepared
by Recreation Systems, Inc., dated October 11, 1975, be approved.
Following a brief discussion of the modifications as set forth
in memo dated October 16, 1975, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve
modifications 1 through 6, and continue items 7 through 10 to a
study session, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
13. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION -
III A. FLAG & MINIMUM AREA LOTS IN COUNTY SUBDIVISION
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 14, 1975,
adopted Resolution No. 75- 655PC, opposing the practice of the Los
Angeles County Regional Planning Commission of approving flag lots
and lots of less than minimum area within the City's sphere of
influence. The Planning Commission requests the City Council to
either adopt a similar resolution to be forwarded to the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors or transmit a letter from the Mayor ex-
pressing the City's concern over the current practices.
Councilman Merritt moved to request the Mayor transmit a letter to
Supervisor Schabarum with a copy of the Planning Commission resolution,
expressing the Council's 'concern over the practice of the Los Angeles
County Regional Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
B. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 75 -30: 6445 Temple City Boulevard
City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular
meeting held October 14, 1975, adopted Resolution No. 75 -652PC
determining that a public nuisance exists on subject property.
Property owner has obtained building permits and a plot plan was
approved by the Planning Department on October 9. The property
owner is committed to the rehabilitation of the structure.
Councilman Dennis moved to continue to the regular meeting of the
City Council to be held December 2, 1975, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried.
14. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - FY 1975 -76
MAINTENANCE AREA NO, 2B
City Manager Koski advised that City Council informally authorized
the advertising and receiving of bids to allow for the completion
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of the slurry seal prior to the holiday season; notice inviting
bids was advertised October 21, 1975 with six bid packages being
distributed, Four bids were received and opened October 31, 1975
with the apparent low bidder being Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. of
Stanton, California.
Councilman
and accept
of $20,712
agreement,
Gilbertson
Dennis moved to confirm approval of plans and specifications
the low bid from Chamber -Mix Concrete, Inc. in the amount
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Mayor
abstaining.
ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS - TRACT 29602 (BALDWIN CONDOMINIUMS)
City Manager Koski advised the City Engineer has informed that the
sewers relating to the subject subdivision have been constructed
and inspected in accordance with City requirements and found to
be constructed in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer who
recommends the sanitary sewers be accepted by City Council.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the work that has been completed
as required by the Sanitary Sewer Agreement and accept for public
use, release the Sanitary Sewer Agreement between the City and the
subdivider and.the Bond for Faithful Performance, and to retain
the Bond for Material and Labor until there has been full compliance
with all legal-requirements established for this type of bond,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
16. MUNICIPAL LIGHTING DISTRICT - ADJUSTMENT OF ZONE BOUNDARIES -
TRACT 29602 (BALDWIN CONDOMINIUMS)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating pursuant
to conditions relating to RPD Case 74 -424, the developer was required
to install three 7,000 lumen lights on the north side of Green Street,
easterly of Baldwin Avenue. The street lights have been installed,
the developer has deposited sufficient money for interim energy and
maintenance pending the annexation of the entire tract to Zone A.
In order to transfer from Zone B to Zone A in time to appear on the
tax roll by July 1, 1976, it will be necessary to adopt a resolution
declaring the Council's intent to hold public hearing relating to the
adjustment of street lighting zone boundaries.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1494 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO AN ADJUSTMENT OF ITS STREET
LIGHTING ZONE BOUNDARIES, setting public hearing for December 2, 1975,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1495° EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1495 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO, 75-1496: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3007 thru
3157 in the amount of $111,807.50.
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1496 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $111,807.50, DEMAND NOS. 3007 THRU 3157,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Councilman Greenberg
abstaining with respect to Item No. 3130.
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
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A, Chamber of Commerce - Request to Install Christmas Decorations
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City
Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to install holiday season
decorations on Las Tunas Drive between Rowland and Muscatel Avenues
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and one block north and south on Temple City Boulevard from the
intersection of Las Tunas Drive from November 13 to December 30,
with the lights to be energized November 28e
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the Chamber of Commerce request
as outlined in their letter dated October 16, 1975, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
Bo Chamber of Commerce - Request re: posting placards for Open
House, November 16, 1975
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City
Chamber of Commerce requesting permission to post 22 x 26 red on
white placards along Las Tunas from Rowland to Muscatel Avenues and
on Temple City Boulevard from Workman to Woodruff Avenues and
throughout the parking malls to advertise an Open House by partici-
pating merchants Sunday, November 16, 1975,
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the Chamber of Commerce request
as outlined in their letter dated October 16, 1975, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
2O, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. Marianne Milch, Chamber of Commerce Secretary, expressed
appreciation or the support of the Council in approving their
requests; also thanking Council for their support in planning and
working on the Town Hall Meeting.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:28 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the regular
IIImeeting of October 7, 1975, authorized real estate commission pursuant to
agreement with Coldwell Banker Company, adopted resolution approving Tri-
Party Agreement and Contract of Sale of Property between EGS and Albertson's,
adopted resolution approving a Reciprocal Easement Agreement between EGS
and A. D. Clark, Inc,, adopted resolution approving warrants and demands,
approved acquisition of property located at 8917 and 8923 Broadway, and
approved litigation settlement. The minutes are set forth in full in in
the minutes of the Agency.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
21, ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
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There was no action to be taken.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Bicentennial Committee request for Obelisk in Temple City Park
City Manager Koski presented communication from Parks and Recreation
Commission Chairman Seibert, relating to the request of the Temple
City Bicentennial Committee's request to erect an Obelisk in Temple
City Park which was referred by Council to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for their review and recommendation. Council received
the communication and referred the matter to a future study session.
B. Council received and filed new ABC license applications submitted
by Alpha Beta Market and Young's Market.
C. San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities By -Laws
Mayor Gilbertson presented copy of by °laws for the San Gabriel
Valley Association of Cities prepared by a task force committee and
adopted by the full committee with recommendation to submit to
respective Councils for their suggestions. Councilman Tyrell moved
to approve the concept of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities,
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however, to delete Section 3o(g) and that a restriction be placed
insofar as a member of the County Board of Supervisors being on
the Board of Directors, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
D. Council received and filed a report from the Parks and Recreation "
Commission relating to proposed county policy to establish a re-
servation fee for use of tennis courts.
E. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Alhambra
Municipal Court in which they outlined a proposal to standardize the
amount of bail for various violations for all cities within their
jurisdiction° Following review of the proposal, Councilman Tyrell
moved to suggest a $5 bail for parking violations, with the exception
of overweight parking, $5 bail relating to overnight parking violations,
and for overweight parking violations the scale should be the same as
for moving violations, with a $15 minimum, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
F. City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Kiwanis
Club requesting permission to conduct its Annual Line of Dimes
January 23, 1976, which was referred to the Traffic Commission for
their review and recommendation,
Go City Manager Koski presented staff report requesting authorization
to solicit bids for the demolition contract for removal of Glickman
Street and necessary backfill and grading to be brought to the City
Council for award of bid December 16, 1975.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize staff to solicit bids for
demolition of Glickman Street and necessary backfill and grading,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Ho Councilman Greenberg stated he was disappointed in the turnout
for the Town Hall Meeting held October 30, 1975, that the format
was a good one and he would hope Council would attempt to continue
this type of meeting.
I. Councilman Merritt commented on the informative tour conducted
of the Oroville Dam October 31 - November 2, sponsored by the Upper
San Gabriel Valley Water District.
Jo Councilman Tyrell stated that the issue raised at the Town Hall
Meeting regarding the initiation of a bus service was of interest
and would be advantageous to the City economically to make the new
shopping center available to the citizens, He hoped the businesses
.n the new shopping area may be interested in joining in contributing
toward a bus system.
Councilman Tyrell also thanked the members of the Temple City Emergency
Reserve who distributed flyers in the southeast section of the City
on November 1, 1975, stating the helicopter with public address
system was most effective in warning residents to investigate
Halloween candy brought home by their children.
Lt. Dick Wallace of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
stated he would hope an article in the Newsletter would encourage
citizens to have their children attend the events at Live Oak Park
sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department in lieu of Trick
or Treating.
K. Mayor.Gilbertson requested Council consideration of a lengthy
study session to consider such items as, Community Redevelopment
Agency, adjustments in budget projections, Cable TV, law enforcement
and traffic, Area D emergency services, City seminar, etc. It was
the consensus of the Council to hold several such study sessions,
the first to be held Saturday, November 8, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
L. Following brief discussion regarding problems some surrounding
cities are encountering with adult book stores and hard core
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pornography, City Attorney introduced two ordinances, copies of
which had previously been submitted to Council for consideration.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No, 75 -423 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REGULATING NEWS RACKS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -
OF -WAYS AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE by title
only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried unanimously.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No, 75 -424 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATE ZONING FOR
"ADULT BUSINESSES" AND DECLARING THIS ORDINANCE TO BE IMMEDIATELY
EFFECTIVE by title only, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried
unanimously.
23. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Dennis,
meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. to a Study Session to be held
November 8, 1975, 6:00 a.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, November 18, 1975, 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Chi Deputy City Clerk
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