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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
December 16, 1975
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 1975 in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Kenneth Grant, Westminster
Presbyterian Church, 9642 E. Live Oak 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 held November 18, 1975, as written, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried, Councilman Tyrell abstaining.
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held December 2, 1975, as written, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried, Councilmen Dennis and Gilbertson abstaining.
At this time, on behalf of the City Council, Councilman Dennis presented
a special certificate to Mr. Allen E. Grogan, Jr. in appreciation for
his unselfish efforts in rendering assistance to local law enforcement
agencies in providing for the welfare and safety of the community. Mr.
Grogan expressed his appreciation for the certificate and advised Council
the suspects who were apprehended had pleaded guilty.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE. NO. 75 -426: 2nd read. REPEALING SECTIONS 3333 TO 3333.4
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 75 -426 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REPEALING SECTIONS 3333, 3333.1, 3333.2,
3333.3, AND 3333.4 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE PARKING OF BICYCLES for second reading by title only. Council-
man Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1506: REQUESTING THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE
CITY BE INCLUDED IN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE TEMPLE CITY POST OFFICE
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 75 -1506 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THAT THE
CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BE INCLUDED IN THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE TEMPLE CITY POST OFFICE which had been prepared
at Council's request by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to
adopt Resolution No. 75 -1506, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
8 ACCEPTANCE OF BID: DEMOLITION CONTRACT NO. 2 (GLICKMAN AVENUE)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held November 4, 1975,
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authorized staff to solicit bids for demolition of a portion of
Glickman Avenue adjacent to Live Oak Park. Fourteen bid packages
were distributed and seven were returned for the bid opening on
December 11 with the apparent low bidder being Jerry Blackshire.
Staff made the usual investigation into the low bidder's background
regarding qualifications and have ascertained that two of his workmen
were killed on a recent project for which he had subcontracted and
that on another project, he was unable to meet his payroll which had
to be assumed by the prime contractor. Staff contacted Mr. Blackshire
regarding the evidence reflecting upon his responsibility and invited
him to present evidence in rebuttal, at which time he stated he had
bid incorrectly, did not wish to respond, and withdrew his bid.
Staff investigated the second lowest bidder, Crowell and Larson and
found him to have a high rating and, therefore, recommend the demolition
contract be awarded to him in the amount of $5,330.
Councilman Tyrell moved to find that the low bidder was not responsible
for the reasons stated and has, in fact, withdrawn his bid, and to
award the bid for Demolition Contract No. 2 to the second lowest bidder,
Crowell and Larson in the amount of $5,330 and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS: GOLDEN WEST AVENUE, SOUTH OF HALLWOOD DRIVE -
LIVE OAK AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, GOLDEN WEST TO BALDWIN
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held November 18, 1975,
approved the plans for the construction of curb, gutter and driveway
approaches on Golden West Avenue from Hallwood Drive to approximately
460' southerly. Preparation of specifications for subject project to
include the construction of sidewalks on the south side of Live Oak
Avenue from Golden West to Baldwin Avenue was also authorized.
Negative Declarations have been prepared by the City and posted in
accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Quality Act.
Councilman Merritt moved to acknowledge the negative declaration of
Environmental Impact Report, approve the project and adopt plans and
specifications for Cash Contract No. 8879X, and authorize the ad-
vertising for bids, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
10. SET PUBLIC HEARING: STREET IMPROVEMENTS - ENCINITA AVENUE, BROADWAY
TO LAS TUNAS DRIVE (Pursuant to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held November 5, 1974,
authorized circulation of petitions on Encinita Avenue within subject
limits; funds were allocated in the 1975 -76 budget. Property owners
have been contacted and effective December 15, 1975, 58.4% signatures
favor the project.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing January 6, 1976 for
installation of curb, gutter and driveway improvements on Encinita
Avenue from Las Tunas Drive to Broadway, and instruct the Super-
intendent of Streets to notify the property owners pursuant to
Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
II11. AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PARKING FACILITIES -
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
City Manager Koski presented memorandum from Special Counsel
Parrington relating to the Agreement for Operation and Management
of the parking facilities between the City and the Operators (Eltinge,
Graziadio & Sampson Development Co., A. D. Clark, Inc., and
Albertsons, Inc.) which is in accordance with the provisions set
forth in the Disposition and Development Agreement, as amended,
between the Agency and EGS, and the Disposition and Development
Agreement between the Agency and Clark. City Attorney Martin has
reviewed subject agreement and finds it to be in order.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No, 75 -1513 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF PARKING FACILITIES, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
12. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of December 9, 1975
A. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 75 -33 - 6117 Sultana Avenue
City Manager Koski advised the conditions at subject property were
brought to the City's attention by the Fire Department; the
Planning Commission held public hearing and twice continued the
matter; however, upon reviewing the work accomplished on December 9,
adopted Resolution No. 75 -657PC declaring the property to be a
public nuisance. No appeal for the Planning Commission's findings
has been received.
Mr. Pat DeNardo, 6117 Sultana Avenue, stated he was unsure of the
method by which the City wished abatement and challenged the Planning
Commission's findings in their resolution that the property is main-
tained in such a condition as to cause a decrease in property values
of surrounding properties since he had received a tax bill indicating
an increase in valuation.
Following brief discussion and review of photographs of Mr. DeNardo's
property, Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare a resolution declaring the existence of a public nuisance at
6117 Sultana Avenue for adoption at the Council meeting to be held
January 6, 1976, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held December 9, 1975,
held public hearing and adopted Resolution No, 75 -664PC recommending
to the City Council amendments to the Zoning Code which presently
contains no definitions on the matter of kennels, restaurants
and shopping centers.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing January 6, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried..
C. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 AND R-3 TO C -2 FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES
IN PARCEL "B ", ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held December 9, 1975,
held public hearing and adopted Resolution Noe 75 -666PC recommending
to City Council a change of zone in Zone Change Case 75 -457 for
subject property located in Parcel "B" of the Rosemead Boulevard
Redevelopment Project area, in that the proposed site had adequate
access and is otherwise suitable for commercial development, the
proposed zone change is compatible with existing development and
the General Plan of the City and the Redevelopment Plan as adopted
by the Community 'Redevelopment Agency.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing January 6, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
13. ORDINANCE NO, 75 -427: 1st read. ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE
CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
City Manager Koski advised the City Council, at their regular meeting
held October 7, 1975, adopted Resolution No. 75 -1492 requesting
approval of the Board of Supervisors for Annexation No. 7 -75 to the
Consolidated Fire Protection District for territory recently annexed
I14. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS: Parking Lot, Baseball Backstops
and Irrigation System, Live Oak Park
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City
Council authorized Recreation Systems, Inc. to provide professional
services to prepare plans and specifications for certain improve-
ments for Live Oak Park; the firm has completed the plans and
specifications for the development of the parking lots, baseball
backstops and foul line fencing and irrigation system and submitted
cost estimates.
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to Temple City (Church of the Nazarene). The Board of Supervisors
approved the proposed annexation and to complete the process, it
is now necessary to adopt an ordinance and file a certified copy
with the Board of Supervisors. City Manager Koski introduced
Ordinance No. 75 -427 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION AND DESIRE TO HAVE CERTAIN
TERRITORY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES ANNEXED TO THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY for first reading by
title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading,
seconded by Councilman- Dennis and carried.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to approve plans and specifications submitted
for parking lots, baseball backstops and irrigation system and
authorize staff to forward to State of California for approval,
authorize staff to apply for City's allocation of State Park Bond
Funds, authorize staff to solicit bids for the development of the
subject improvements, and to authorize additional funds estimated
to be $13,261 from the General Fund for completion, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
15 ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: Electrical Engineering Services for
Live Oak Park
City Manager Koski advised the removal of the buildings at Live
Oak Park has been completed and it is necessary, at this time,
that overhead electrical service and telephone lines be placed
underground and reconnected on Gracewood Avenue; staff has received
a proposal from Store, Matakovich and Wolfberg to prepare the
necessary plans and specifications to complete the work as outlined
on Estimate "A" of their proposal dated December 3, 1975.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the proposal of Store,
Matakovich and Wolfberg dated December 31, 1975 for plans and
specifications, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
16, RESOLUTION NO. 75-1507: Renewing Agreement for Road Maintenance
and Construction
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to agreement for street
maintenance and construction between County of Los Angeles and
the City, City must notify the Board of Supervisors of its wishes
to renew agreement not later than December 31 preceding the
expiration date which is currently due to expire on June 30, 1976.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1507 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING RENEWAL
OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING STREET
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried.
17 RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1508: Calling for General Municipal Election on
April 13, 1976
Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1508 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976 FOR THE
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ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1509: Requesting the Board of Supervisors to Permit
the Registrar of Voters to render services to the City for the
General Municipal Election on April 13, 1976
Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1509 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR
OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1976, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
19 RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1512: Ordering Canvass of the General Municipal
Election on April 13, 1976 by the City Clerk
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1512 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE
13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1976, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1510: Employment of Personnel
Councilman .Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1510 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1511: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3317 THRU
3391 in the amount of $56,712.47
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 75 -1511 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $56,712.47, DEMAND NOS. 3317 THRU 3391, seconded
by Councilman Tyrell and carried, Councilman Greenberg abstaining as
regards Demand No. 3365.
22. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. City Manager Koski presented communication from Mr. John Garver
expressing his surprise and sincere appreciation for the presentations
made to him and Mrs. Garver at the City Official's Recognition Dinner
held December 10, 1975..
B. City Manager Koski presented communication from the Pasadena
World Plan Center requesting an opportunity to present their
Transcendental Meditation Program of work to the City Council.
Council concurred they would appreciate the Pasadena World Plan
Center presenting some materials on their TM Program for Council
review at a future study session.
C. City Manager Koski presented a petition signed by residents
in the 9500 block of Kennerly Street regarding conditions which
exist in the house located at 9508 Kennerly Street. Staff was
III directed to meet with Sheriff's representatives to set up a
neighborhood meeting to ascertain the facts and report back to
City Council at their regular meeting scheduled January 6, 1976.
23. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Joe Venanzi, 8802 Las Tunas Drive, requested a copy of
Resolution No. 75 -1506, expressing his satisfaction that a change
in the postal boundaries is projected at some future date.
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Mr. Elmer Black, 9519 Las Tunas Drive, advised he is the Civic
Affairs Chairman of the West San Gabriel Valley Board of Realtors,
formerly known as the Alhambra District Board of Realtors, whose
function it is to coordinate any affairs between the City and the
local realty board pertaining to real estate.
RECESS TO CRA:
IIIThe City Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the
regular meetings held November 18 and December 2, 1975; authorized sale
and off -site relocation of structures; adopted resolution approving
warrants and demands; and approved repayment of advance pursuant to
Termination Agreement with Coldwell Banker Company. The minutes are set
forth in full in the minutes of the Agency.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
24. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Garage Sales
City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council's concern
over garage and yard sales and the unsightliness of conducting
such activities which normally occur over the weekends, a draft
of a proposed yard and garage sale regulation was being presented
for Council consideration.
Following a brief discussion relating specifically to business
license vs city permit, signs, exemption for non - profit organizations,
and enforcement, Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney
to prepare the appropriate ordinance for consideration at the
Council meeting to be held January 6, 1976, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
B. On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried, Council received and filed staff report relating to
the Los Angeles Regional Planning Commission population estimates.
C. On motion by Councilman Greenberg, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried, Council concurred with staff report relating
to the abandonment of an existing nonconforming driveway located
at 9114 E. Broadway, Temple City,
D. Council received and filed a staff report relating to insurance
guidelines developed by the Parks and Recreation Commission when
processing requests for use of City facilities.
E. City Manager Koski presented proposal from the firm of
Ledford Brothers, who are presently installing underground conduit
for Southern California Edison and Pacific Telephone companies,
for the installation of a 2 -inch interconnect between the existing
State traffic control box at Broadway northerly to the City's
proposed signal on Rosemead Boulevard midway between Las Tunas
Drive and Broadway to serve the Rosemead Redevelopment Project
shopping center.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve proposal of Ledford Brothers
for the installation of a 2 -inch interconnect in the amount of
$4,300 and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate
agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
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F. On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Mayor Gilbertson
and carried, Council received and filed a report from Sheriff's
Department relating to observations made by the foot patrol on
pedestrian crossing times along Las Tunas Drive.
26, ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Greenberg,
meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m., Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, January 6, 1976, 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Chef Deputy City Clerk