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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
March 16, 1976
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 1976, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Robert E. Knox, Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway.
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, Director of Planning Dragicevich,
Parks and Recreation Director Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting held March 2, 1976, as written, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried, Councilman Tyrell abstaining.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 76 -435: 2nd read. CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -3 TO C -2,
5200 Rosemead Boulevard
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 76 -435 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING A
CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 75 -462 for second reading
by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading
and adopt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried, Council-
man Tyrell abstaining,
7. PUBLIC HEARING: STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Installation of Street
Lights - Nadine Street, 9800 -9900 Block (Pursuant to Chapter
27, Streets and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City
Council, at their regular meeting held February 17, 1976 received
petition for installation of 7 steel poles with overhead services
representing 66% of the front footage within subject limits, and
set public hearing for March 16, 1976 pursuant to Chapter 27,
Streets and Highways Code.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. Assistant City
Manager Biel gave staff report, advising that all pertinent infor-
mation with regard to installation charge and annual energy and
maintenance costs were given to the circulator of the petition;
one property owner who.is unable to attend the public hearing called
and stated she is in favor of the project; however, does not wish
the installation placed on her property; a negative declaration of
Environmental Impact was prepared and posted pursuant to the Cali-
fornia Environmental Quality Act; the installation includes 7 steel
electroliers with overhead service, which includes replacing one
wood pole with an existing light.
Mrs, Parrish, 9835 Nadine, stated she is in favor of the project,
th i at she not care whether the wood pole is replaced, but pre-
ferred the new installation to be steel electroliers.
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Mr, Chester Polek, 9819 Nadine, stated he was not in favor of the
project; however, if it were approved, he felt that six additional
street lights were too many, making the street too bright.
In answer to Council's question regarding the criteria for spacing
of street lights, Assistant City Manager Biel advised that in Zone
B lights are located at intersections, however in Zone A, the lights
are spaced between 150 and 180 feet depending upon distance between
property lines.
Mrs. Eleanor Cook, 9814 Nadine, withdrew her signature, stating she
elt there were too many lights proposed, and a light on the exist-
ing pole at the cul -de -sac would light up empty lots.
Mr. Bob Rosander, 9840 Nadine, inquired the exact cost to him for
installation, energy and maintenance, stating he did not sign the
petition because he did not want a pole on his lot.
Mrs. Janis Meeks, 5435 Cambury, stated she was approached to go
along with installation of lights on Nadine and wanted to know if
her property would be included if lights were installed on Cambury.
Mrs. Meeks was advised if installation proceeded, her property
would be in Zone A and no recommendation would be made for another .
installation charge on Cambury.
Mrs. Donna Rizuto, 9855 Nadine, stated she would like to have lights
installed at both ends of the street, but feels that too many lights
are being proposed.
There being no others come forward to speak, Councilman Tyrell moved
to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
Councilman Tyrell stated in his opinion, too many lights are pro-
posed for installation, not only because it would result in too much
illumination, but also in the interest of conserving energy.
Councilman Greenberg felt it might be well to consider fewer lights,
and felt Council should make some determination regarding the con-
servation of energy in the future, stating he is not in favor of
approving the project.
Mayor Gilbertson stated in his opinion, it would be wrong to assess
the residents at Zone A tax rate and give them less lighting.
Councilman Merritt moved that the draft Environmental Impact Report
be amended to include the comments of those testifying at the public
hearing and the responses thereto by incorporating a copy of the
minutes in the report; that the City Council certify the Environ-
mental Impact Report has been completed in conformance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and the state guidelines and
that the Counc`lhas reviewed and considered the information con-
tained in the report; and that any adverse environmental impact
contained in the report is overruled and counterbalanced by economic
and social needs, objectives and concerns in providing the community
with private or public improvements of municipal import as set
forth in the findings indicated in the minutes; to find the project
in the best public interest and instruct the Superintendent of
Streets to cause the work to be accomplished and report on the cost
of the installation when the project is completed; and to instruct
the Superintendent of Streets to cause to be prepared a legal des-
cription of those properties abutting Nadine Street in the 9800 -9900
block and to initiate proceedings to annex the area into Zone A of
the Lighting District, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried on
a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen - Dennis, Merritt, Gilbertson
NOES: Councilmen- Greenberg, Tyrell
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8. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE NO. 76 -466 - FREE STANDING SIGN
City Manager Koski advised that City Council, at their regular
meeting held February 17, 1976, set public hearing on appeal of
Planning Commission Resolution No. 76 -681PC as it related to a free-
standing sign; however, on the request of the developer, staff
recommends the matter be continued to the next regular meeting of
the City Council.
Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the appeal from Planning Com-
mission Resolution No. 76 -681PC as it relates to the free standing
sign, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE PERMIT -
HERITAGE INN, 8905 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented application for Business License,
Entertainment Permit and Dance Permit which represents a change in
ownership of the Heritage Inn, advising Notice of Public Hearing
has been posted pursuant to the Municipal Code.
Mayor Gilbertson declared the public hearing open. There being
no one come forward to speak, Councilman Tyrell moved to close
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve application for Entertainment
and Dance Permit for the Heritage Inn, subject to the conditions
as set forth in the Sheriff's Department report, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
I 10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of March 9, 1976
A. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 76 -34: 8945 Broadway and 5445 Rosemead
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their meeting held March 9, 1976, held
public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -684PC determining the
existence of a public nuisance at subject locations and setting
forth the manner in which the nuisance is to be abated. No appeal
has been filed with the City Clerk.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1534 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. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 32644 - 9925 -9941 Garibaldi Avenue
City Manager Koski presented background information, staying the
Planning Commission, at their meeting held March 9, 1976, adopted
Resolution No. 76 -686PC approving Tentative Tract No.'32644 subject
to a variance for substandard lot widths for four of the eight
parcels proposed, with conditions.
Councilman Greenberg moved to set Public Hearing April 6, 1976 to
consider Tentative Tract No. 32644, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
11 RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - LOS ANGELES COUNTY, GENERAL SERVICES
City Manager Koski advised the General Services Agreement cur-
rently in effect between the County of Los Angeles and the City to
perform certain services and functions, will expire on June 30,
1976; in the event the City wishes to renew such agreement for an
additional five year period, the City must notify the Board of Super-
visors of its wishes not later than May 10th preceding the expira-
tion date. County has submitted a new agreement in which the only
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changes reflected set forth that revised rates are to take effect on
the 1st day of July of each year, rather than stating the rates will
be recomputed annually, and if the City's payment for services is not
received within 30 days after the date of the invoice, County is en-
titled to recover interest at a rate of 2 of 1% per calendar month
which is the same provision as in our current agreement with County
for Sheriff's services.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve General Services Agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1535: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 75 -1443 - EXTENSION
OF DEADLINE TO REMOVE OVERHEAD STRUCTURES
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting held April 1,1975, adopted Resolution
No. 75 -1443 establishing Underground Utility District No. 3 which gen-
erally falls between Broadway and Las Tunas on Rosemead Boulevard ad-
jacent to the CRA area, which resolution establishes April 1, 1976 as
being the date to remove poles and overhead facilities. The Edison
Company has requested a 90 -day extension which staff feels would not
adversely affect development plans in the CRA area.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1535 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 75 -1443, extending the deadline for removal of poles, overhead wires
and other associated overhead structures not later than June 30, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1536: ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS
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City Attorney Martin presented resolution setting forth the dates all
employees shall be entitled to legal holiday, advising they were
deleted from the codified code which states that holidays shall be those
days as are from time to time established by resolution of the City Council
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1536 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried on a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Greenberg, Merritt, Gilbertson
NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell
14. RESOLUTION NO. 76-1537: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 3800 thru 3883
in the amount of $43,651.56
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1537 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $43,651.56, DEMAND NOS. 3800 THRU 3883, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
II[ No one came forward.
ECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:23 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of.,the regular
meeting held March.2, 1976, adopted Resolution approving warrants and demands,
and approved the sale of surplus property. Minutes are set forth in full in
the minutes of the Agency.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
17. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There were no requests.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Authorization to Solicit Bids: Electrical /Telephone Reconnect at
Live Oak Park
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting held February 3, 1976, approved the
plans and specifications for the electrical /telephone reconnect at Live
Oak Park and authorized the work to be done utilizing volunteer labor,
assistance of a licensed electrician and the necessary supplies and
equipment. It has since been determined that the project cannot be
done utilizing volunteers as the electrical permit requires the signature
of a licensed electrician who must assume liability for the project.
Store, Matakovich & Wolfberg, who prepared the plans and specifications,
have estimated the cost of improvement to be $9,434. and staff requests
authorization to solicit bids to complete subject improvement.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize staff to solicit bids for the
development of the electrical /telephone reconnect a Live Oak Park,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
B. On motion by Councilman Greenberg, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried, Council received and filed comments by the Parks and
Recreation Commission relating to the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Master Plan.
C. Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett reported pursuant to Council
instruction, he met with the Temple City Girl Scouts to discuss their
offer of donation of tree and plaque for the Live Oak Park development
project. The Girl Scouts were receptive to Council's policy regarding
plaques in Live Oak Park and have withdrawn their request; however, they
have offered two additional Flax Leaf Paper Bark trees making a total of
three trees they wish to donate.
Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the offer of the Temple City Girl
Scouts for three Flax Leaf Paper Bark trees, with appreciation,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
D. Mayor Gilbertson advised Council he had received a request from
Councilman Charles Storing of La Puente to support his candidacy for the
seat on the Rapid Transit District Board of Directors which will be
vacated by Adelina Gregory.
Mayor Gilbertson advised he will be attending the recognition dinner
for Father Birch of St. Luke's Catholic Church to be held March 20 at
the Huntington Hotel, being given in honor of his elevation to Monsignor
and his 20 years service at St. Luke's.
19. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt,
Council adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next meeting of the City Council will
be held Tuesday, April 6, 1976, 7:3Q p.m. in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
ATTEST:
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Chi t Deputy City Clerk