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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 7, 1976
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:36 pame on Tuesday, September 7, 1976, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hallo
2, The invocation was given by Councilman Gilbertson,
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, Parks and
Recreation Director Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the minutes
meeting held August 17, 1976, as written, seconded
Dennis and carried..
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of
meeting held August 31, 1976, as written, seconded
Gilbertson and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
of the regular
by Councilman
the Adjourned
by Councilman
6. ORDINANCE NO. 76 -437: 2nd read. AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO PERSONNEL
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No, 76 -437 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING' SECTIONS 2345 AND 2346 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING'TO OVERTIME COMPENSATION for second
reading by- title' only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
7, CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RE:
NOISE STANDARDS'.AND REGULATIONS
City: Attorney Martin stated the .City Council and Planning. Commission
have completed their study on noise control regulations, including the
model ordinance prepared by the Office of Noise Control; however the
redraft of the proposed City ordinance remains the most workable.
There being no one come forward to speak, Councilman Tyrell moved to
close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 76 -438 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING PART VIII A TO THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE
RELATING TO A NOISE ORDINANCE for first reading by title only. Councilman
Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - FY 1976 -77, MAINTENANCE
AREA NO. 3B
City Manager presented background information, stating City Council, at
their regular meeting of August 3, 1976, approved plans and specifications
for the Slurry Seal Project for FY 1976 -77 and authorized the advertising
and receiving of bids; a total of four bids were received with the
apparent low bidder being Chamber Mix Concrete, Inc. in the amount of
$20,338.50.
Council Minutes, September 7, 1976 - Page 2
Councilman Merritt moved to accept the low bid of Chamber Mix
Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $20,338.50 and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF BID.: STREET IMPROVEMENTS, KAUFFMAN AVENUE, SOUTH OF
SPARKLETT
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City
Council, at their regular meeting held August 17, 1976, approved
plans and specifications for the subject improvement and authorized
advertising and receiving of bids; a total of five bids were received
with the apparent low bidder being A. M. Construction Company in the
amount of $9,649.05. County Road Department reviewed the bids and
have recommended the contract be awarded to A. M. Construction.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the low bid of A. M. Construction
Co. Inc. in the amount of $9,649.05, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to sign, and to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $8,159
for the project and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of August 24, 1976
A. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE 76 -35: 9173 -75 Las Tunas Drive
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the Plan-
ning Commission,. at .their regular meeting held August 24, 1976, held
public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -710PC determining the
existence of a public nuisance at subject property. No appeal was
received from the property owner within the prescribed time; recent
inspection reveals the owner has painted the front of the building;
however, the property is still in poor condition.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1573 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 Tyrell and carried,
B. PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE 76 -36: 5330 FRATUS DRIVE
City Manager Koski presented background information stating -the Plan-
ning Commission, at their regular meeting held August 24., 1976, held
public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76-709PC determining the
existence of a public nuisance at subject property. No appeal has
been .received from the' property owner' within the prescribed time,
however a.le.tter was received this evening requesting the matter be
continued due to the extreme heat which makes pruning dangerous to
immature shrub roses.
Councilman Dennis stated that inspection of the site shows the shrubs
in question to be about- six to seven feet in height and moved to adopt
Resolution No, 76 -1574 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 Gilbertson and
carried.
11.' RENEWAL'OF AGREEMENT: PERMIT TO CROSS PEDESTRIAN MALL lA - ZAGER SMITH
CARPET'COMPANY,'9510 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the Parking
Commission, at their regular meeting held June 16, 1976, reviewed the
conditions of the. Agreement and concurred that Items 2.and 4 were not
being complied with and directed staff to communicate with the tenant
and owner of the property concerning the deficiencies and requesting
cooperation in complying with the agreement. Parking Commission pre-
ferred a more substantial ramp made of metal to the existing wood ramp.
Staff contacted tenant and property owner; owner has agreed to provide
a wood ramp by reimbursing. the City for its fabrication and maintenance.
Council Minutes, September 7, 1976 - Page 3
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In answer to Council's question regarding inspection, City Manager
Koski advised staff has periodically inspected the ramp because of
difficulties in compliance in the pasta
It was the consensus, of the Council that the City is not in the business
of providing and maintaining these facilities and expressed concern
regarding City liability if we were to do so.
Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the matter to September 21, 1976
to consider renewal of the agreement after conditions have been met,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson -and carried,
12, RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: STUDENT AND THE LAW - OAK AVENUE SCHOOL/
LUTHERAN SCHOOL /CLEMINSON SCHOOL
City Manager Koski advised that-City-Council provided $7;000 in the
1976 -77 budget as the City's portion of funds to continue the Student
and the-Law program at:Oak Avenue,:Cleminson, and Lutheran Schools,
Oak Avenue School principal has expressed their intention to continue
the program on the same basis. as in the past, .Lutheran School has
indicated they wish renewal for the spring semester only, and El Monte
School District has approved Cleminson participation for the 1976 -77
school year.
Councilman-Tyrell moved to approve renewal of Student and the Law
agreements with Oak Avenue, Cleminson, and Lutheran,Schobls and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
13. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: COMMUNITY RECREATION BETWEEN COUNTY AND CITY
City Manager Koski: advised the Los Angeles Department of Parks and
Recreation submitted agreement for renewal to conduct after school,
holiday and vacation recreational services for the fiscal year 1976 -77
as a part of City's-recreation program on the grounds of Emperor School.
Councilman Tyrell moved to renew agreement for Community Recreation
Program between the City and the County of Los Angeles for fiscal
year 1976 -77 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson-and carried.
14 . SECOND AMENDMENT TO STREET MAINTENANCE'AGREEMENT: COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the City's
current Stree.t. Maintenance Agreement requires the County, Road Depart-
ment to maintain and-repair streets within the City's limi #tQ in the
same manner as County streets but in reality the City has beery per -
forming some of the duties set forth in the agreement by private con-
tract, and the -Road Commissioner has requested the City amend its Street
Maintenance Agreement,to conform with existing practice.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Second Amendment to Street Main -
tenance Agreement for a five -year period beginning July 1, 1976 and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman
Gilbertson- and carried
15. ADOPTION OF 19.76 EDITION UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC
WORKS CONSTRUCTION - RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1575
City Manager Koski .. advised the City has received the 1976 Edition of
the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction from the
Los Angeles County Road Department, which. edition supersedes the 1973
Edition adopted by City Council in 1974. ..
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1575 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING 1976 EDITION
OF THE UNIFORM STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Council Minutes, September 7, 1976 - Page 4
16. PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS - CAMBURY AVENUE, 5400 block
City Manager Koski advised a petition with signatures of property owners
representing 72.2% of the front footage of subject block was received,
requesting the installation of two 7,000 lumen lights, one to be installed
on a steel pole and one to be installed on an existing wood pole. The
property owners were informed of the costs of the installation and the
rate for maintenance costs.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing October 5, 1976
pursuant to Chapter 27 proceedings and instruct the Superintendent of
Streets to notify the property owners, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
17. PETITION FOR STREET LIGHTS - RYLAND AVENUE, LOWER AZUSA ROAD TO
LA ROSA DRIVE
City Manager Koski advised a petition with signatures of property owners
representing 61% of the front footage of subject limits was received,
requesting the installation of nine ° 7,000 .lumen lights to be installed
on steel poles, .with .:two -of the lights to be installed on existing wood
poles. The property, owners were informed of the costs of the installation
and maintenance.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing October 5, 1976 pur-
suant to Chapter.27 proceedings and instruct the Superintendent of
Streets to notify the property owners, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1576: DESIGNATING CITY MANAGER AS AUTHORIZED REPRE-
SENTATIVE TO SIGN APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER
CIVIL DEFENSE ACT. OF . 1950
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1576 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED RE-
PRESENTATIVES TO SIGN APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING
UNDER CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1577: ADOPTING COUNTY ORDINANCE 10,493 BY REFERENCE
(L. ' A. CO. OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION)
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1577 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY; COUNCIL OF THE•CITY.OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING FOR RECOGNITION
OF THE-LOSJANGELES. COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
20,. RESOLUTION NO. 76- 1578 :'WARRANTS'& DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 4925 THRU 5049
INTHE.AMOUNT OF'$146,864.92
Councilman'Tyrell :moved,to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1578 A RESOLUTION
OF THE•CITY COUNCIL OF THECITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUMOF $146;864.92, DEMAND NOS, 4925 THRU 5049, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
21. COMMUNICATIONS: ..
A. Temple City Lionettes - Request to conduct Eyemobile Clinic,
Saturday, September 25
City Manager presented communication from Temple City Lionettes requesting
permission to conduct Eyemobile Clinic, Saturday, September 25, 9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. on. Las Tunas Drive in front of Temple City Park.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve request of Temple City Lionettes and
to provide electrical power, subject to insurance certificate naming the
City of Temple City additionally insured, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
Council Minutes, September 7, 1976 - Page 5
B. Supervisor Schabarum re: carpools on San Bernardino Busway Lane
Council received and filed communication from Supervisor Schabarum
soliciting Council's support for carpools on the San Bernardino Busway.
C. City of Commerce re: Reform of the Criminal Justice System
Council received and filed communication from City of Commerce concerning
that City's official statement for the reform of the Criminal Justice
System in the State of California.
D. California Contract Cities Assoc. re: appointment of County Engineer
Council received and filed a communication from the California Contract
Cities Association requesting .Council support their action recommending
that the Board- of Supervisors be-urged to select the new Chief Count
Engineer from among the top qualified candidates within the Department.
E. Southern California Rapid Transit District
City Manager Koski. presented Mailgram from Southern California Rapid
Transit District-Board-asking Council to take a position either for or
against their hold- the -line posture in the present strike situation..,
Councilman-Dennis moved to support the District's position and transmit
Council's feelings iuuuediately, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
22 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs. Miriam Osborne, 9413 Kennerly Street, stated she was attending this
evening's meeting as a member of the Temple City Soroptimist Club; that
the club is interested in taking a more active role in public affairs
and a representative will be attending each City Council meeting.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:04 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting
held August 17, 1976; held public hearing on the sale of Parcel 5 in the
Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project area and approved Disposition and
Development Agreement with .David :Miller; and adopted resolution approving
warrants and demands, The minutes rare set forth in full in the record of the
Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
23. ACTION ON`REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken,
24, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Designate- Voting- Delegate to Annual League Conference
On motion -by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried, Councilman Dennis was designated voting delegate and Mayor
Greenberg, alternate., to the 78th Annual Conference of the League of
California Cities to be held October 17 -20, 1976 in San Diego.
Councilman Dennis reported that a resolution will be considered at
the conference concerning the funding of a League headquarters in
Sacramento, cities to be assessed on the basis of population which
for Temple City would mean approximately $5,800.
B, Request for Approval - Attendance at ICMA Conference and Vacation
On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, Council authorized City Manager's attendance at the ICMA
Conference September 26 to 29 with attendant expenses.
Council Minutes, September 7, 1976 - Page 6
Co Law Enforcement Service Rates - Fiscal Year 1976 -77
Council received and filed a revised staff report on law enforcement
service rates for the fiscal year 1976 -77.
D. Contract Cities Liability Insurance Study
City Manager Koski advised City Council, at their regular meeting
held April 20, 1976, authorized the City's participation in the
Contract Cities Liability Insurance Study up to $500. The first
assessment, based on 12% of the City's total liability insurance
premiums was in the amount of $170.46. An additional 1% assessment
in the amount of $113.64 is required to complete the project.
Councilman-Gilbertsonmoved to authorize the additional assessment
and amend the budget-accordingly, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
carried.
E. City of South Gate resolution re: reduction of County Tax rate
City Council-received resolution from the City of South Gate urging
Los Angeles County-Board of Supervisors to reduce the district rates
of-taxes throughout the County. On motion by Councilman Merritt,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell, a letter to Supervisor Schabarum,
commending his efforts in reducing the cost of county government will
be prepared to go out over the Mayor's signature.
F. Councilman Merritt commented on letter from Chief Davis in the
Los Angeles Times supporting SB 42 which would take criminal justice
out of the-hands of judges and placing criminal penalty in the
adult authority.
25 ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by .Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson,
meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m. Next regular meeting will be held
Tuesday, September 21, 1976, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall.
ATTEST:
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