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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1975-11-18_Regular 19751 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES November 18, 1975 INITIATION: 1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 1975 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Councilman Merritt. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gilbertson 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Also Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Greenberg, Merritt, Gilbertson Councilmen- Tyrell City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Biel, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Assistant Planner Richards, Traffic Engineer Envall Councilman Dennis moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell 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 Tuesday, November 4, 1975, as written, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned meeting of the City Council held Saturday, November 8, 1975, as written, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 75- 423 -A: 2nd read. REGULATING NEWS RACKS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAYS City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 75 -423 -A AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REGULATING NEWS RACKS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS- OF-WAYS for second reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of November 5, 1975 A. BROADWAY AND ENCINITA AVENUE - Restricted Parking City Manager Koski presented background information, stating subject intersection was investigated for a possible traffic hazard at the request of Council, and Traffic Engineer recommended that 18 ft. of red curb be placed on the east side of Encinita Avenue extending north of Broadway in order to make a smoother transition from a 12' lane south of Broadway. Traffic Commission concurred with the Traffic Engineer's findings, and recommended the placement of red curb. By means of a diagram, Traffic Engineer Envall explained the configuration of the intersection as it now exists. Councilman Merritt moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation that 18 ft. of red curb be placed on the east side of Encinita Avenue, Council Minutes, November 18, 1975 - Page 2 extending north of Broadway within the curbed portion, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried, B. AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (RECODIFIED) ADDING SECTION 3331 RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council adopted a resolution utilizing Section 21107.8 of the California Vehicle Code to regulate illegal parking in the fire lanes in front of the Ralph - Thrifty shopping center; Sheriff's Department has subsequently questioned the validity of enforcing parking under this section although signs have been posted. The matter was referred to the City Attorney for review and he advised Section 21107.6 of the Vehicle Code is more appropriate to utilize. An ordinance was prepared, reviewed by the Sheriff's Department and Traffic Commission recommends adoption of the ordinance to pro- hibit illegal parking in shopping centers. City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 75 -425 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTION 3331 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (AS RECODIFIED) RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS for first reading by title only, Councilman Dennis moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. C. BICYCLE REGULATIONS - REPEAL OF EXISTING ORDINANCES City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Traffic Commission has reviewed the use of and need for bicycle racks placed by the City within the central business district and City ordinances governing bicycles. A survey of surrounding cities in the San Gabriel Valley was conducted to determine what they did in regard to placement of bicycle racks and the Chamber of Commerce was consulted to determine their attitude with the result that the business community is opposed to enforcement of signs posted in the downtown area prohibiting bicycles from being parked in other than bicycle racks. Traffic Commission, in reviewing the present ordinances, noted ambiguities in the City's ordinance and also felt the Vehicle Code relating to bicycles adequately covers bicycle laws Commission felt in the absence of manpower to enforce the City ordinances existing ordinances on bicycles, with the exception of licensing, be repealed. Councilman Greenberg moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation to repeal Sections 3333 to 3333,4 of the Temple City Municipal Code, remove all signs associated with the present ordinances, authorize requests for bicycle racks to be referred to Traffic Commission to issue encroachment permits in public right of way, with specifications to be determined by the Cominission, expense of the bicycle rack to be borne by the party making the request, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate ordinance to repeal Sections 3333 to 3333.4, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING`COMMISSION - Meeting of November 11, 1975 A. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 75 -31 - 5611 -5617 Sultana Avenue City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of November 11, 1975, held public hearing and adopted Resolution No, 75 -660PC determining that a public nuisance exists on subject property, appeal period has expired with no appeal having been made. Assistant Planner, Pat Richards, advised the property owner is in the process of removing exterior debris, has moved the trash bin but it is still visible, that upon inspection this date it was noted that new tenants are in the process of moving in. Council Minutes, November 18, 1975 - Page 3 Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1498 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. B. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 75 -32 - 5434 Welland Avenue City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of November 11, 1975, held public hearing and adopted Resolution No, 75 -661PC determining that a public nuisance exists on subject property, appeal period has expired with no appeal having been made. Assistant Planner Richards advised the property was insr,icted this date and no improvement has been made on the property; that he ob- served one additional broken window, Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1499 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 9. GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, SOUTH OF HALLWOOD - APPROVAL OF PLANS City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council, at their regular meeting held March 18, 1975, authorized survey and design of curb and gutter improvements on Golden West Avenue, terminating in a cul de sac approximately 460 feet south of Hallwood Drive, and authorized staff to obtain the dedication of the two remaining properties in exchange for the improvements. Staff contacted the Flood Control District to determine what partici- pation they would agree to for the drainage connection from the cul de sac to the flood control system at Lower Azusa Road and as of this date, they have indicated they will not participate in the project due to budgetary restrictions. Staff proposed to combine the con- struction of sidewalks on the south side of Live Oak Avenue from Golden West to Baldwin Avenues, approved in the current budget, in order to have a bid package of sufficient size to receive more favor- able bids, Both improvement projects are to be funded completely by the City. Staff recommends the Los Angeles County Road Department be authorized to prepare the specifications for the curb and gutter improvement on Golden West Avenue and sidewalks on the south side of Live Oak Avenue, with bid specifications to be returned no later than December 16 for Council authorization to go to bid. Councilman Merritt moved to approve plans for Golden West Avenue approximately 460 feet south of Hallwood Avenue and authorize the preparation of specifications for Golden West Avenue improvement project and the sidewalk project on the south side of Live Oak Avenue from Golden West to Baldwin Avenues, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 10. RESOLUTION NO, 75 -1497: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3158 thru 3238 in the amount of $65,438,20. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1497 A RESOLUTION OF THE. CITY COUNCIL OF THE,CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $65,438.20,, DEMAND NOS. 3158 THRU 3238, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried, Councilman Greenberg abstaining as to Item No. 32160 11, COMMUNICATIONS: There were no communications. 12. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward, 1 1 Council Minutes, November 18, 1975 - Page 4 RECESS TO CRA: The City Council recessed at 8 ment Agency, all members being minutes of the regular meeting approving warrants and demands with Donahue -La Moureaux, Inc. Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. minutes of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 13. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken, 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: :04 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop - present except Mr. Tyrell, approved the of November 4, 1975, adopted resolution , received agreement modifying contract for appraisal services and recessed to an The minutes are set forth in full in the A. Kiwanis Club Request re: Line of Dimes - January 23, 1976 City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Commission, at the request of the City Council, reviewed request by Kiwanis Club for per- mission to conduct their Annual Line of Dimes campaign on January 23, 1976. Traffic Commission recommends the Kiwanis Club request be approved with the provision that the traffic signal at the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard remain on the normal 3 -phase operation and the hours of the campaign be conducted from 10:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m. Councilman Dennis moved to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, approving all other items in the request from Kiwanis Club dated October 31, 1975, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. B. Ellis Lane, south of Lower Azusa Road - Review as a Potential Truck Route On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson, Council received and filed report from the Traffic Commission regarding a request from City Council to study Ellis Lane between Temple City Boulevard and Lower Azusa Road as a possible truck route. C. Longden Avenue and Encinita Avenue - Request for Additional Regulations On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Merritt, Council received and filed a report from the Traffic Commission regarding a Council referral to investigate the subject inter- section to determine if additional regulations are warranted. D. Offers to donate trees for Live Oak Park On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg, Council accepted with appreciation, offers from Mrs. Margarita Melvin of 9422 E. Live Oak Avenue to donate two Floss Silk trees and Mr. Robert Nelson of 10148 E. Olive Street to donate a Liquid Ambar tree for Live Oak Park. E. Council received and filed a status report regarding the abatement of a public nuisance at 10603 Freer Street. F. 1976 General Municipal Election - Proposal for Services Councilman Merritt moved to accept the proposal from Martin and Chapman Company in the amount of $2,373080 to include pick up and delivery of sample ballots for the 1976 General Municipal Election, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. G. 1976 General Municipa,1 Election - Policy re: Candidates Statement On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried, Council adopted a policy authorizing City Clerk to prepare 1 Council Minutes, November 18, 1975 . -. Page 5 a written statement with regard to the availability of providing services to have Candidates Statements printed and distributed with sample ballots, and the method by which a levy will be imposed for those wishing to avail themselves of such service, to be pro- vided to each candidate or his representative at the time he picks up his nomination papers. Ho Councilman Greenberg inquired as to whether an educational' program had been initiated with regard to the operation of signals at various intersections along Las Tunas Drive, the subject having come up at the recent Town Hall Meeting. Councilman Greenberg was advised that officers on special foot patrol beginning December 8 for the holiday season, will incorporate an educational program whenever possible, I. Councilman Merritt introduced a resolution opposing handgun control measures which he proposed be forwarded to California Contract Cities Association for support. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No, 75 -1500 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY OPPOSING HANDGUN CONTROL MEASURES, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried, J. Mayor Gilbertson distributed amended by -laws for the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities and a resolution adopted at their meeting November 13, 1975 requesting approval by all cities in the San Gabriel Valley to become Charter Members of the Association, approval for the payment of dues in the amount of $350 to cover organizational costs and conduct of its operational activity to June 30, 1976, elect a Delegate and Alternate to hold voting rights on their behalf, and to participate in the organizational meeting to be held December 18, 1975 which will include the election of Charter Officers and Directors. Councilman Merritt moved to approve Items.1 through 4 contained in subject resolution, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Councilman Dennis moved to appoint Mayor Gilbertson, Delegate, and Mayor Pro Tem Greenberg, Alterna.te,'to the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. K. Mayor Gilbertson congratulated Mrs. Marcia Dennis on her Keyman's Award by the Pasadena YMCA recognizing her contributions to the Temple City extension YMCA, L. Mayor Gilbertson directed Council's attention to the League of California Cities summary of Preprint AB 1, stating he felt the Council should communicate strong exception to our legislators. 15 ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Greenberg, seconded by Councilman Dennis, meeting adjourned at 8 :58 p,m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 2, 1975, 7 :30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST Ait4144, ef-V-LY Ch e Deputy City C er