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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1976-09-21_Regular 1976I2. The invocation was given by Pastor Robert E. Knox, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9664 E. Broadway. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 1976, in the,Council Chamber of the City Halle 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Greenberg. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gilbertson, Merritt, Greenberg Absent: Councilmen- Tyrell Also Present: City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett Councilman Gilbertson moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell for cause, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt referred to Item F under Matters from City Officials which should read that Chief Davis opposed SB 42 and moved to approve the minutes of-the regular meeting held September 7, 1976, as cor- rected, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1 6. ORDINANCE NO. 76 -438: 2nd read.. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RE: NOISE STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS City Attorney 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 second reading by title only, advising that Council should make a determination that there is no environmental impact as a result of the ordinance. Councilman Merritt moved to find that there is Negative Environmental Impact and to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. 7. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: PERMIT TO CROSS PEDESTRIAN MALL lA ZAGER SMITH CARPET COMPANY - 9510 LAS TUNAS DRIVE Assistant City Manager Biel presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held September 7, 1976, continued consideration of renewal agreement with Zager Smith Carpet Company until Items #2 and #4 were completed. Staff contacted the property owner and tenant concerning meeting the conditions; the ramp has been built and placed; however, Item #4 has not been dealt with Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve renewal of agreement to cross over pedestrian mall Lk to become effective upon completion of Item #4, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 8. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION A. REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT LIVE OAK PARK: EXPLORER POST 171 Assistant City Manager Biel presented background information, stating the Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held III11. RESOLUTION NO. 76- 1580' EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Council Minutes, September 21, 1976 - Page 2 September 15, 1976, recommended to the City Council that application received from the Temple City Explorer Post #171 for use of the auditorium at Live Oak Park on Saturday, October 23, 1976, from 6:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight for the purpose of conducting a youth dance, be approved subject to Conditions of Park Use and in addition, that the dance end at 11:00 p.m., adequate adult supervision be provided, and other conditions as set forth in memo dated Septem- ber 17, 1976 and on file in the City Clerk's office. The Commission further recommends that the fee for use of the building be waived and the organization be permitted to request donations for admission to the dance and to sell refreshments. Parks and Recreation Director Kobett advised that Temple City Explorer Post #171 is sponsored by the Temple City Lions Club; that they were as yet unaware of some of the conditions set forth in the memo dated September 17th. Councilman Dennis moved to approve the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission as set forth in memo dated September 17, 1976 and on file in the City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 9. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT: COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY - Request for Rate Increase. Assistant City Manager Biel presented background information, stating the City had received a letter from Community Disposal Company requesting adjustment of rates based upon cost of living increases, as set forth in the agreement. Staff has verified the Consumers Price Index as set forth in their letter dated August 24, 1976; the rate was last adjusted by City Council at its present level in 1974. The rate increase is for twice a week pickup at $3.70 per month for single family residence, and $3,70 for the first unit of a multiple residence and $1.85 there - after for each additional unit. The service will continue with the second pickup of each week to include all heavy and bulky items. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the requested increase as set forth in letter from Community Disposal Company dated August 24, 1976, and instruct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the agreement, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. 10. REQUEST TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY FUNDS - SIDEWALKS (SB 821) Assistant City Manager Biel presented background information, stating during the past three years the City has participated in the Local Transportation Fund which is funded by 1/4 of 1% of the State sales tax on gasoline; available funds can be allocated for construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Temple City is eligible to claim pedestrian funds in the amount of $5,932. City Council adopted Traffic Commission's recommendation relating to a pedestrian sidewalk program and have included several projects within the annual budget. Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1579 A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM, seconded by Council- man. Dennis and carried, Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1580 A RESOLU- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSON- NEL, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1581: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, Demand Nos. 5050 thru 5105 in the amount of $65,003.35 o Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1581 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $65,003.35, DEMAND NOS. 5050 THRU 5105, seconded Council Minutes, September 21, 1976 - Page 3 by Councilman Gilbertson and carried, Mayor Greenberg noting his non - participation with regard to Check No 5070. 13. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Temple City Lions Club - Request to Hang Banner, September 27- October 4, 1976 Assistant City Manager Biel presented a request from the Camellia Lion's Club to place a banner across Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard September 27 through. October 4, 1976. Councilman Merritt moved to approve request, subject to the required certificate of insurance, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried. 14. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Bo ce O'Bannon, 10316 E. Olive Street, submitted copy of suggested resolution or Council's consideration supporting the Canyon County formation movement. Mr. O'Bannon also asked Council's consideration of a resolution supporting the Watson Tax Initiative. Council directed City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution relating to Canyon County proposition on the November 2, 1976 ballot. Councilman Gilbertson moved to support the Watson Tax Initiative con- cept in principle, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Mr. Tim Cranston, 9530 Lower Azusa Road, inquired as to the recourse he has regarding a serious dog barking problem. Mr. Cranston was advised to contact City staff who would explain the procedures to be taken under the Penal Code. At this .time, Mayor Greenberg presented a Proclamation honoring Temple City Explorer Post #169 for placing first in the 1976 Bicentennial National Explorer Olympics held in June., 1976 at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. IRECESS TO CRA: 1 The City Council recessed at 8:12 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Tyrell being absent; approved the minutes of the regular meet- ing held September 7, 1976; set public hearing on the sale of Parcel 6 in the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project area to Vornado, Inc.; and adopted resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes are set forth in full in the record of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. League of California Cities Conference - October 17 -20, 1976, San Diego On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried, Council authorized advance registration for 24 city offi- cials attending subject conference in the amount of $1,200. B. Independent Cities 16th Annual Seminar - September 23 -25, 1976, Coronado Assistant City Manager Biel presented request for Councilman Tyrell, as an. alternate to the California Contract Cities Association, to attend the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County annual seminar to be held September 23 -25, 1976 in Coronado. Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Councilman Tyrell's attendance and authorize the necessary expenditures for registration and subsistence, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. C. Councilman Gilbertson expressed concern with the press coverage regarding El Monte's intent to establish a Greyhound Race Track if Proposition #13 passes. Council approved a letter communicating the Council Minutes, September 21, 1976 - Page 4 City's concern with the problems neighboring cities would experience if such a facility were to be established to go out over, the Mayor's signature, sending a copy to adjacent cities. D. Councilman Merritt stated that he feels there is an increase in the number of front yard parking by residents. Council concurred that the enforcement program should be intensified and instructed staff to finalize its development of a program to provide warning citations to violators of the code. E. Councilman Dennis inquired as to Council's opinion regarding a headquarters building for the League of California Cities which will be voted on at the League Conference in San Diego. Council took the position to support a headquarters building for the League as set forth in their resolution, Fe Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an appropriate resolution opposing Proposition 13, Greyhound Racing Initiative, to be considered at their regular meeting held October 5, 1976. 16. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson, meeting adjourned at 8:23 pem. Next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, October 5, 1976, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: 1 12,2et_ Deputy City Clerk