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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 18, 1976
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 1976, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall,
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Greenberg.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson ,Merritt,Tyrell,Greenberg
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held May 4, 1976, as written, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. VACATION OF REMAINING PORTION OF
WEDGEWOOD STREET
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating that
pursuant to City Council action setting public hearing May 18, 1976,
the resolution of intent was published and notices posted in
accordance with the Street Vacation Act of 1941. The Participation
Agreement with Burger King was approved by the Agency on April 20 and
construction of the parking lot has commenced, necessitating the
vacation of the remaining portion of Wedgewood Street.
Mayor Greenberg declared the public hearing open. There being no
further staff report, Mayor Greenberg invited those wishing to
speak to the subject to come forward
There being no one wishing to speak, Councilman Gilbertson moved
to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to find the Environmental Impact Report
prepared for the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project area is
applicable to the vacation of the remaining portion of Wedgewood
Street, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 76 -1550 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY VACATING A PORTION
OF WEDGEWOOD STREET WESTERLY OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD by title only.
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt,.seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: CONTRACT NO. 3 - LIVE OAK PARK: IRRIGATION
City Manager Koski advised that City Council, at their regular
meeting held February 3, 1976, awarded Construction Contract No. 3
to L. I, Smith Company in the amount of $10,130 for the construction
and installation of a landscape irrigation system in Live Oak Park.
Council Minutes, May 18, 1976 - Page 2
Work was completed and inspected by Recreation Systems, Inc. and
found to be complete with the exception of minor adjustments.
"As built" plans are now being reviewed by Recreation Systems, Inc.
Councilman Merritt moved to accept the work as recommended by
Recreation Systems, Inc. and authorize payment of $1,999.80 and
filing of Notice of Completion, subject to the irrigation plans
approval by Recreation Systems, Inc. and release the 10% retention
at the end of the 35 day lien period, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1549: AMENDING 1980 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
USAGE FEDERAL AID URBAN SYSTEM RE: BALDWIN AVENUE
City Manager Koski advised the City has been asked to review the
Federal Aid Urban routes within its boundaries for revisions to
the system. The only revision staff would recommend is Baldwin
Avenue from Lower Azusa Road to Live Oak Avenue as Baldwin Avenue
in the City of Arcadia is part of the FAU system.
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Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1549 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING
THE PORTION OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY AND THE DESIGNATION
OF FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTES IN SAID CITY, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS - HALLOWELL AVENUE,
4800 -4900 block
City Manager Koski gave background information, stating the City
had received a petition circulated among property owners in the
4800 -4900 block of Hallowell for installation of seven 7,000 lumen
street lights, representing 67.5% of the front footage of the block.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing June 15, 1976 and
instruct the Superintendent of Streets to notify the affected
property owners, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of May 5, 1976
A. CAMELLIA AVENUE, WEST SIDE, NORTH OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE -
Green Curb Marking for 15 min, parking
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Traffic Commission, at their regular meeting held May 5, 1976,
concurred with Traffic Engineer recommendation that the three
parallel parking stalls on the west side of Camellia Avenue, north
of Las Tunas Drive, be zoned for 15 minutes parking from 9. a.m.
to 6 p.m., Sundays excepted, which recommendation was the result
of a request from Lloyds Bank to handle parking turnover and
alleviate parking congestion in the bank's parking lot.
Following brief discussion with regard to permitting green curb
parking for the benefit of one business and the restriction of
using those parking stalls for shoppers in the business community
on Saturday, Councilman Merritt moved to concur with Traffic
Commission recommendation as set forth in memo dated May 6, 1976
and on file in the City Clerks office with an amendment to
except Saturday as well as Sunday, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried, with Councilman Tyrell objecting.
B. TRAFFIC SIGNAL - LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND ARDEN DRIVE
Modify Hours of Full Operation
City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Engineer reviewed the hourly
traffic volumes taken at the intersection of Lower Azusa Road and
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Arden Drive which disclosed sufficient volumes to begin full
operation at 6 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. to provide the flow of
traffic in a more orderly fashion.
Councilman Tyrell moved to concur with Traffic Commission recom-
mendation as set forth in memo dated May 7, 1976 and on file in
the City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
C. PRIMROSE AVENUE, SOUTH OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE - Modification of
Marked Parallel Parking Stalls
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council referred this matter to the Traffic Commission for
review following a citizen complaint for receiving a citation
for parking his car over the marked parking stalls. After an
investigation, Traffic Engineer recommended modifying the existing
parking stall layout on the west side of Primrose Avenue from 5809
Primrose Avenue to the next driveway northerly to include two 20 ft.
exterior and three 24 ft. interior stalls for more effective parking
and to allow for driveway clearance.
Councilman Tyrell moved to concur with Traffic Commission recom-
mendation as set forth in memo dated May 7, 1976 and on file in the
City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
11. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM WITH TEMPLE
CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
City Manager Koski submitted a renewal agreement providing the
City will conduct a supervised recreation program within the limits
of the City and upon the grounds of Emperor School without change.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve renewal of agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried..
12. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1551: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 4239 thru
4343 in the amount of $86,138.91
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1551 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $86,138.91, DEMAND NOS. 4239 THRU 4343,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Mayor Greenberg noting
his non- participation with respect to Check No. 4305.
13. COMMUNICATIONS;
A. Temple City Chamber of Commerce - Community Picnic, Live Oak Park
Sunday, July 4, 1976
City Manager Koski presented communication from the Chamber of
Commerce and the Bicentennial Commission of Temple City requesting
the use of Live Oak Park to co- sponsor a celebration of our nation's
birthday by having a picnic on Sunday, July 4, 1976, rather than
the annual Community picnic in June. Councilman Merritt moved to
approve the request as set forth in their letter dated May 14, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
B. Temple City Chamber of Commerce - Bicentennial Event,
June 10 - June 19 - Request to hang banner, etc.
City Manager Koski presented communication from the Chamber of
Commerce requesting permission to sponsor a Bicentennial event
entitled "Happy Birthday America ". June 10 through the 19, to include
bake sales, hanging of banner across Las Tunas Drive and Temple City
Boulevard, and placing "pulldowns" on light poles. Councilman
Gilbertson moved to approve -the request as set forth in their letter
dated May 14, 1976, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Council Minutes, May 18, 1976 - Page 4
C. City of Pomona re: Propositions "R" and "T"
Mayor Greenberg presented communication from Mayor Lepire of the
City of Pomona requesting individual Councilmen's support in
opposing Propositions "R" and "T" on the June 8, 1976 ballot. In
view of the fact that Council had gone on record previously as
opposing the issues, Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution opposing Propositions
"R" and "T ", seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
14. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Patricia Hagerman, 6057 Cloverly, inquired as to the proposal for
Garibaldi Avenue, City Manager Koski advised that due to the
number of traffic accidents on Garibaldi Avenue between Golden West
Avenue and Oak, it was felt that safety conditions would be improved
with the widening of the street by 2 ft. on each side and providing
sidewalks on both sides of the street, 90% to be funded under a
federal traffic safety grant. Mrs. Hagerman was advised that letters
explaining the proposal would be sent out to property owners within
the next few days and meetings would be held when preliminary design
is completed.
Mrs. Marianne Milch, Chamber of Commerce, advised that she had
attended a meeting of hospital administrators and Chambers of
Commerce to plan the West San Gabriel Valley Health Fair to be held
September 18 -19, and requested Council's support.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:07 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular
Imeeting held May 4, 1976; accepted the work completed on Demolition Contract
No. 4, Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project area; continued consideration
of the proposed free - standing sign for the car wash on Parcel "E" at the
request of the applicant; approved a right of entry permit for the main-
tenance of the traffic signal within the Agency parking lot; adopted
resolution approving warrants and demands; directed staff to commence
negotiations with Miller Properties for the preparation of the various
documents relating to the disposition of real property within the Rosemead
Boulevard Redevelopment Project area; approved easements west of the shop-
ping center building on Parcel "B" to Southern California Edison and
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph; and reviewed the existing free standing
align with a height of 23.6 ft for Burger King and determined it would be
acceptable without modification. Minutes are set forth in full in the
minutes of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
15. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Request for Extension of Time - Tentative Tract Map No. 31002
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting of November 19, 1974, approved
Tentative Tract Map with conditions as set forth in Planning Com-
mission resolution which were valid for an eighteen -month period
which would expire May 19, 1976. The tract was originally approved
as an 11 -unit condominium development; a later zone change from R -3
to R -2 limited residential density, and on July 17, 1975 the Minor
Zoning Modification Committee approved construction of 9 apartment
units pursuant to the R -2 standards. The construction of 11 con-
dominiums is still valid under the original approval and subdivider
has requested an extension of time in order to pursue the conversion
of the apartments to condominiums: Government Code Section 66452.6(c)
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allows for the granting of an extension of time not to exceed a
total of two years.
Mr. William Frost, applicant, stated his request is for an extension
of time to convert the 9 unit rental apartment now under construction
to condominiums.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to grant an extension to June 15, 1976
and refer to Planning Commission for their review and recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.•
B. Councilman Tyrell advised that HOY has received a $131,000 grant
from the,County with the criteria that the grant cannot be used for
existing programs.
C. Councilman Dennis stated he had asked Dr. Prince, Principal at
Cleminson School to continue to evaluate the Student and the Law
Program and distributed a copy of her most recent comments to Council.
Councilman Dennis also distributed copies from an article on housing
setting forth some of the effects of Government policies on housing.
Councilman. Dennis also advised that he had received a communication
from the League of California Cities requesting City Selection Com-
mittee member to petition for a meeting of the Los Angeles County
City Selection Committee for the purpose of considering the removal
of and appointment to Corridor D pursuant to Division policy that
only currently elected city officials shall serve as Corridor repre-
sentatives on the SCRTD Board of Directors and stated he had sent a
formal request as Temple City representative to the City Selection
Committee.
D. Councilman Gilbertson advised he would be a panelist at Session
#2, Contract Cities Association Seminar, Friday, May 21, representing
the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve 1976 -66 annual dues as member
of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities in the amount of
$750, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
E. City Attorney Martin advised that Notice and demand for perfor-
mance was delivered to Theta Cable and the bonding company on
February 9, 1976; that under the bond, legal proceedings could not
commence until three months elapsed following date of service, and
Theta Cable was now in final default. Councilman Tyrell moved to
authorize City Attorney to file suit, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson and carried.
F. Mayor Greenberg directed Council's attention to Youth in Govern-
ment Day to be held Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 a.m. and the Neighborhood
Forum to be held Wednesday, May 26, 7 :30 p.m. at the Bethlehem
Luteran Church and invited Council's participation in the two events.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by
and carried,
Next regular
June 1, 1976
Ch e
ATTEST:
Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Dennis
meeting adjourned to a Study Session at 8:45 p.m.
meeting of the City Council will beheld Tuesday,
, 7:30 p,m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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