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MINUTES
NOVEMBER 2, 1976
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 1976, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Warren Howell, Behtlehem
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5319 N. Halifax Road.
3. The Pledge: of Allegiance to the Flag was led by. Mayor Greenberg.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: i 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, Traffic Engineer
Envall .
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held ,October 5, 1976, as written, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting
held October 26, 1976, as written, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, Councilman Merritt abstaining.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
INSTALLATION OF 7 STREET LIGHTS, HALLOWELL AVENUE, 4800 -4900 BLOCK
(Pursuant; to Chapter 27, Streets and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting held October 5, 1976, set public
hearing November 2, 1976, to consider assessments for the installation
of six 7,000 lumen lights on steel electroliers and one 7,000 lumen
light on an existing wood pole; cost of the installation was $1,122
to be spread equally among the 32 property owners pursuant to Council
policy; annexation of these lights from, Zone B to Zone A will be
effective July 1, 1977 and the cost of energy for the seven'street
lights is $398.72 to be spread among 30 property owners as two are
presently paying a Zone.A rate.
There toeing no further staff report, Mayor Greenberg declared the
public 'hearing open.
Mr. Steinwinter, 4821 Hallowell Avenue, inquired as to the reason
the assessment ran higher than the original estimate. City Manager
Koski explained at the time the improvement was estimated assessments
were based on front footage, however City Council, at their regular
meeting held July 20, 1976, adopted a policy of spreading costs evenly
among the properties involved based upon equal benefit.
There being no one else to come forward to speak, Councilman Merritt
moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried.
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 2
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the assessments as set
forth in memo dated October 25, 1976, and on file in the City Clerk's
office, and to direct the Superintendent of Streets to so notify the
property owners, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING
CODE RE: SALE OF USED CARS IN CONJUNCTION WITH NEW CAR SALES
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of September 28, 1976,
held public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -714PC recommending
to City Council an amendment to the Temple City Zoning Code relating
to the sale of used cars in conjunction with new car sales providing
the percentage of new cars in at least 51% of the total number of
car units in investory on'the premises, the term car to include
recreational vehicles. City Council, at their regular meeting held
August 17, 1976, concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation
relating to clarification of ambiguity with reference to the inter-
pretation of automobile sale of new cars and incidental sale of used
cars in the C -2 zone and referred the matter back to the Planning
Commission to initiate appropriate action to amend the Zoning Code.
At their regular meeting held October 5, 1976, City Council set
public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendation for
November 2, 1976.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised that a Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact was prepared pursuant to State law.
There being no further staff report, Mayor Greenberg declared the public
hearing open. No one came forward to speak to the issue and Councilman
Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to certify that the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact Report has been completed in conformance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and the state guidelines and that
the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained
in the report, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No, 76 -439 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9380(A) OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE C -2 ZONE for first
reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further
reading, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (RPD)
CASE NO. 76 -480, CASA ROBLES, 6362 -6404 OAK AVENUE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting of September 28, 1976,
held public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -717PC recommending
to the City Council a change of zone from R -1 to RPD (Residential
Planned Development) for subject property; applicant proposes to
build seven additional single- family residential structures in the
next 10 -15 year period; there are presently three existing structures
on the property; Planning Commission recommended the zone change for
the reasons, 1) the proposed development is consistent with the General
Plan of the City and surrounding residential development; 2) the size
and shape of the property is adequate for Residential Planned Develop-
ment; and 3) subject property has adequate access to Oak Avenue which
is classified as a collector street. City Council, at their regular
meeting held October 5, 1976 set public hearing November 2, 1976 to
consider Planning Commission recommendation.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to make the Planning Commission minutes a
part of the record, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 3
Planning Director Dragicevich gave staff report, stating the Planning
Commission's public hearing included a request for zone variance to
develop subject property with less than the required off - street
parking spaces, proposing a total of 15 parking spaces for ten siggle
family residences in that parking requirements for the Missionary Homes
are not typical of normal residential development. Planning Commission
approved the zone variance to allow a minimum of one enclosed garage
parking space for each existing or newly constructed residential unit
on the property to be provided concurrently with the construction of each
new unit, and that five additional unenclosed off - street parking spaces
shall be provided on the property, with conditions set forth in Plan-
ning Commission Resolution No. 76- 716PC. A draft Environmental Impact
Report has been prepared on the project and the final analysis and con-
clusion was that the iiroject.will not have an adverse effect on the
neighborhood, particularly in view of the fact the structures will be
added in phases over a 10 -15 year period.
City Attorney Martin inquired as to what basis the Planning Commission
found the property to be unique to justify ten covered parking spaces
and five uncovered parking spaces. Planning Director Dragicevich stated
the residences are to be used by retired missionaries, many of whom do
not drive. In answer to question from City Attorney Martin, Mr.
Dragicevich stated there would not be adequate parking if the property
changed ownership and was converted to condominiums.
Councilman Tyrell stated that in his opinion some control should be
placed on the property now to provide for adequate parking in the future
in the event of change of ownership.
Mayor Greenberg declared the public hearing open.'
Mr. Ross Irwin, legal counsel for Casa Robles, stated the Casa Robles
Missionary Homes is a campus like center, owned and operated by the
General Church of the Nazarene, for missionaries who have returned from
serving in the field, and that they have tried to anticipate their future
needs and still maintain as much open space to preserve their park area,
the grounds are well landscaped and beautifully maintained which blends
with the present character of the neighborhood. Mr. Irwin stated in his
opinion, this is an ideal opportunity for implementing the Residential
Planned Development.
In answer to Councilman Tyrell's question, Mr. Irwin stated they would
be willing to execute a covenant for recordation,, to construct additional
parking spaces in the event of sale, transfer or assignment of the pro-
perty.
Mr. Carl Gaete, Architect, introduced two concept drawings, one showing
the plan for the entire campus which now consists of 21 units, 18 on
the west side of Oak Avenue, three on the east, and showing the proposed
seven two - bedroom units'; the other a typical floor plan.. Mr. Gaete
proposed the RPD zoning based 'on the fact Casa Robles existed before the
present zoning was established; 80% of the property will remain open
space with 60% landscaped; the development will not distract from the
aesthetic value of the neighborhood; that the retirement center represents
a unique situation and will remain under one ownership..
Reverend Pierson, 6362 N. Oak, Avenue, Director of Casa Robles, stated
that there has never been a parking problem with many of the residents
not driving and, although they have many visitors, those are not on a
lengthy basis.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried,
Councilman Merritt moved that the Draft Environmental Impact Report be
amended to include the comments of those testifying at the public hearing
by incorporating a copy of the minutes in the report; that the City
Council certify the Environmental Impact Report has been completed in
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 4
conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the
state guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed and con-
sidered the information contained in the report; and that any adverse
environmental impact contained in the report is overruled and counter-
balanced by economic and social needs, objectives and concerns in pro-
viding this community with private improvements of municipal import as
set forth in the findings indicated in the minutes, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
City Attorney Martin advised that Planning Commission Resolution
No. 76 -716PC may be deemed amended by adding a new condition that neither
the variance or zone change shall become effective until applicant has
signed a covenant to the general effect that if the property is ever sold
the developer or owner will construct two covered parking spaces for each
unit built or in existence on the site, and that the covenant will be en-
forced by the City with reasonable attorney fees. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve the amendment to Planning Commission Resolution
No, 76- 716PC, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance Noe 76 -440 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN RESIDENTIAL PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT CASE NO. 76 -480 for first reading by title only, Councilman
Gilbertson moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RE: GRANTS
APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT ACT
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating pursuant to
State of California grant application instructions for the Public Works
Employment Act of 1976, and the City Council authorization to participate,
staff has prepared and submitted environmental documents for the projects
approved. A draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Live
Oak Park project; a Negative Declaration for the construction of new
sidewalks; and determined the reconstruction of alleys is exempt in
accordance with California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended.
Notice of Public Hearing was published for the Environmental Impact
Report for Live Oak Park as required by law.
There being no further staff report, Mayor Greenberg declared the Public
Hearing open. There being no one to come forward to speak, Councilman
Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson expressed some concern and questioned the difference
between the original estimate for Live Oak Park improvements in the amount
of $31.0,000 and the architects estimate of $464,000, City.Manager Koski
advised the difference represents two additional tennis courts, and
engineering and design costs.
Councilman Gilbertson moved that the City Council certify that the
Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Live Oak. Park project has
been completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and the state guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed and
considered the information contained in the report, and that any adverse
environmental impact contained therein is overruled and counterbalanced
by economic and social needs, objectives and concerns in providing the
community with public improvements of municipal import; to certify the
Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact prepared for the construction
of new sidewalks; and to find the reconstruction of alleys in the business
district categorically exempt under state guidelines, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and carried.
City Attorney Martin presented agreements for professional services in
connection with the grants. applications; 1) Erikkson, Peters & Thoms,
landscape architects in the amount of $3,500; 2) Store, Matakovich &
Wolfberg, engineering for electrical and plumbing facilities in the amount
of $1,500; and 3) Harry Shoemaker, architect, in the amount of $800. Counci
man Tyrell moved to approve the agreements and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign, and to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $5,800
and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 5
10. REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION OF SUB- STANDARD BUILDING - 9232 E.. BLACKLEY STREET
City Manager Koski advised the City Council, at their regular meeting
held October 5, 1976, reviewed recommendation from the Building Depart-
ment to proceed with the demolition of structure located at 9232 E. Blackley
Street pursuant to Chapter.99 of the Building Code, and continued the
matter to November 2, 1976 to allow the owner sufficient time to settle
his insurance claim. Staff was advised that the owner's insurance claim
has been settled and he has retained a contractor to demolish the
building and construct a two - bedroom residential building on the pro-
perty, and that the contractor has taken out his permit to demolish.
Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the matter to November 16, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: STREET IIMPROVEMENTS - ENCINITA AVENUE, LAS TUNAS
DRIVE TO BROADWAY
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the contract
for the improvements on Encinita Avenue were awarded to E. C. Construction
Company under Cash Contract No. 8862X in the amount of $97,756.98; an
additional work was added to the original contract to properly join
existing driveways to the new street grade at various locations within
the project limits in the amount of $564. The Road Commissioner has
recommended acceptance of the work performed under the contract.
Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the work completed and approve and
authorize the additional work under Cash Contract No. 8862X, authorize
payment in the amount of $50,702.12, authorize the filing of Notice of
Completion and release of the 107 retention at the end of the 35 -day
lien period, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
12. PUBLIC NUISANCE CASES: Case No. 76 -35, 9173 -75 Las Tunas Drive and
Case No. 76 -36, 5330 Fratus Drive
City Manager Koski advised that City Council, at their regular meeting
held September 7, 1976, adopted resolutions ordering abatement of sub-
ject public nuisances within 30 days; the 30 -day period has lapsed and
an on -site inspection was conducted and determined the property owners
have not complied. The City Attorney has advised that if the City
chooses not to abate the nuisance by City forces or contract, several
alternatives are available, being either a criminal action filed by the
District Attorney under Penal Code Section 370, or Civil action filed
by the City Attorney.
Councilman Tyrell moved to process both cases with the District
Attorney's office under Section 370 of the Penal Code., seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
13, AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT: TRACT MAP AND PARCEL MAP CHECKING
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting of August 3, 1976, approved agreement
appointing the County Engineer as City Engineer for checking tract and
parcel maps which updated the then current agreement to meet current
state law requirements. The agreement had been forwarded to the City
prior to its review by County Counsel; County Counsel revised the agree-
ment and re- submitted for Council review prior to being submitted to
the Board of Supervisors. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved
the revised agreement.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the revised agreement and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Tyrell
and carried.
14 RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1593: INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWERS - LOMA AVENUE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council,
at their regular meeting held June 1, 1976, authorized staff to proceed
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 6
with the Loma Avenue Sewer Petition District; County Engineer submitted
an estimated cost of the project and the proposed assessment was listed
for each parcel, and City. Council, on August 17, 1976 authorized the
circulation of petition within the proposed district. Petition was
returned with signatures of seven property owners which represents 75.4%
of the area involved; the proposed resolution will institute proceedings
for the construction of sanitary sewers within the proposed district and
direct preparation of plans and specifications.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1593 A RESOLUTION
INSTITUTING PROCEEDINGS ACKNOWLEDGING WAIVER OF DEBT LIMIT INVESTIGATION
PROCEEDINGS AND DIRECTING. PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
15. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of October 6, 1976
GARIBALDI AVENUE AT OAK AVENUE - Additional Boulevard Stop Signs
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Traffic
Couunission concurred with the Traffic Engineer's recommendation to place
stop signs on Oak Avenue at the north and south approaches to Garibaldi
Avenue, making the intersection a four -way stop, based upon data presented.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the installation of boulevard stop
signs on Oak Avenue at the north and south approaches to Garibaldi Avenue,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
16. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
October 20, 1976
REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT LIVE OAK PARK - LINCOLN TRAINING CENTER
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Parks
and Recreation Commission approved a request from the Lincoln Training
Center to conduct a Social Dance and Party in the auditorium at Live Oak
Park on Friday, November 12, 1976, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for the
members of the Training Center subject to the conditions of park use and
recommended to City Council their application be approved on a fee -free
basis.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve request for use of the auditorium at
Live Oak Park Friday, November 12, 1976 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by
Lincoln Training Center with additional conditions 1 through 3 set forth
in staff memo dated October 22, 1976, and on file in the City Clerk's
office, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
17. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 21, 1976
A. HANDICAPPED FACILITIES - LAS TUNAS DRIVE
City Manager Koski presented recommendation from the Parking Commission
that City Council consider as a matter of policy establishing a priority
for the construction of handicapped facilities at all intersections in
the downtown business district.
Mayor Greenberg stated he would like to see facilities and parking spaces
for the handicapped in the City parking malls included.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to refer the recommendation to budget session,
to include facilities and parking spaces for the handicapped in the City
parking malls, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
B. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - PERMIT TO CROSS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 4,
PARKING DISTRICT #4 - GWENDOLYN HARRIS, 96592 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
City Manager Koski advised the Parking Commission, at their regular meeting
of October 21, 1976, reviewed conditions established by City Council
III18 RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 26, 1976
AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE SECTION 9326 RE: MAXIMUM HEIGHT
OF FREE - STANDING SIGNS
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 7
relative to the agreement permitting Mrs. Harris, 96592 Las Tunas Drive,
to cross over the pedestrian mall in Parking District No. 4, and it was
the consensus of the Commission, based upon visual inspection, that
Mrs. Harris met all conditions of the agreement, and recommended renewal
of subject agreement.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve renewal of agreement subject
to conditions as set forth in original agreement dated January 23, 1976,
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Tyrell
and carried.
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Plan-
ning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 26, 1976, held
public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -723PC recommending to the
City Council an amendment to the Temple City Zoning Code relating to
maximum height of free - standing signs.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing to consider Planning
Commission recommendation relating to maximum height of free - standing
signs November 16, 1976, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
19. SET PUBLIC HEARING: REVOCATION OF LICENSE - 5022 BALDWIN AVENUE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council received a petition signed by 21 persons complaining about
motorcycle noise, barking dogs, and semi - trucks being parked for days
at a time on Baldwin Avenue at subject address emanating from the
operation of a funeral escort service as a home occupation. The City
Attorney advised the property owner October 5, 1976 of his violation
of Section 9117(H) (6) giving ten days notice to abate the nuisance,
and advising the City would have no alternative but to revoke his
license if the violations are not terminated.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing as required under
Section 5137 of the Temple City Municipal Code for December 7, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1590: RE: STREET LIGHTING ZONE BOUNDARIES -
ZONE B TO ZONE A
A. NADINE STREET - 9800 -9900 BLOCK
B. ._HALLOWELL AVENUE - 4800 -4900 BLOCK
C. CAMBURY AVENUE - 5400 BLOCK
City Manager Koski stated that during the calendar year 1976 street
lighting improvements were completed for the subject limits; legal
descriptions of properties abutting the three streets were prepared
by the County Engineer for annexation proceedings, and in order to
annex the subject streets and abutting properties into Zone A of the
Temple City Lighting District, in accordance with the Street. Lighting
Act of 1911, the City Council shall adopt a resolution declaring its
intention to hold public hearing relating to an adjustment of its
street lighting zone boundaries.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1590 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO AN ADJUSTMENT OF ITS STREET
LIGHTING ZONE BOUNDARIES and setting public hearing December 7, 1976,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
21 RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1591: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1591 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and carried.
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 8
22. RESOLUTION NO 76 -1592: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 5256 THRU
5367 IN THE AMOUNT OF $126,427.59
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1592 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $126,427.59, DEMAND NOS. 5256 THRU 5367, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried, Mayor Greenberg noting his non-
participation with respect to check number 5327.
III 23. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Claim for Damages - Marks, 9225 E. La Rosa Drive
City Manager Koski presented claim from attorney for Dorothy Marks
for injuries alleged to have been sustained August 17, 1976 as a result
of tripping over an elevated sprinkler head on city property located
at Encinita Avenue and Broadway.
Councilman Tyrell moved to deny and refer to City's insurance carrier,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
24. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:46 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting
held October 5, 1976; approved time extension for approval of the Disposition
and Development Agreement by Vornado,,Inc.; approved proposed wall signs for
Albertson's, Inc.; approved proposed free - standing sign for the Liquor Mart in
Parcel C; and adopted Resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes
are set forth in full in the record of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
25. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Bus Bench Ordinance
City Manager Koski advised that since the development and improvement
of Rosemead Boulevard an increasing number of bus benches with ad-
vertising have appeared; the Temple City. Municipal Code provides for
a permit for the placing, installation and maintenance of bus benches,.
however, City Council established a policy in January, 1967 for the
downtown business area to terminate permits and approved a1 style of
benches which were provided by a local service organization.
Councilman Tyrell moved to extend City policy set in January, .1967 to
Rosemead Boulevard and authorize staff to advise advertising bench
companies . that no permits will be issued and that all existing benches
are to be removed by December 31, 1976, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
B. Purchase of Radio Equipment
City Manager Koski advised ..in adopting the 19 76 -77 budget City Council
authorized $5,950 for thepurchase of radio equipment in the high band
of radio frequency; staff has solicited quotations from the two major
suppliers to governmental agencies in solid state radio equipment;
Dick Gridley, radio specialist has reviewed both quotations and feels
they are, comparable in quality and acceptability.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve purchase of Motorola system as
quoted and set forth in memo dated October 29, 1976 and on file in the
City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
Council Minutes, November 2, 1976 - Page 9
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C. Revision of Housing Element
-City Manager Koski advised the City received a legislative bulletin
from the League of California Cities advising revisions to Housing
Element Guidelines proposed by the Department of Housing and Community
Development will be reviewed and discussed at public hearings at various
places during the month of November, which proposal imposes state - mandated
programs on all municipalities.
Councilman Tyrell moved to oppose the revisions to Housing Element
Guidelines as proposed and authorize the Mayor to. :send written comments,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
D. Joint Powers Agreement - West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile
Diversion Project
City Attorney Martin advised the City of San Marino became a full and
complete participant in subject authority effective November 1, 1976,
requiring an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the amendment to the Joint Powers
Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
E. Councilman Gilbertson directed Council's attention to the deletion
of one parking space at the northeast corner of Encinita Avenue and Las
Tunas Drive, and expressed concern that the merchants were not advised
prior to taking action.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the parking space was deleted: to provide
additional visibility for exiting traffic from Encinita Avenue southbound.
Mr. Envall stated he-talked with the merchant following the deletion and
it was his understanding the space was used by the merchant as an all day
parking space. He further stated it has never been his policy to contact
merchants prior to this type of action, that the City Manager had talked
with him regarding the problems which can result and has instructed him
to advise any property owner and /or occupant regarding any proposed changes
in traffic regulations that would have an effect on their property and in
the future he will observe this policy.
Council directed staff to prepare a recommendation with regard to subject
parking space to be considered at the November 16, 1976 meeting.
F. Councilman Merritt expressed the opinion the City should take another
look at their policy regarding green, short -time parking spaces within
the downtown business district, stating he felt there were some valid
areas for this type of marking.
Council directed staff to review the policy and make recommendation at
their next meeting to be held November 16, 1976.
G. Mayor Greenberg reminded Council and persons in the audience of the
Community Forum scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 1976, 7:30 p.m.
at St, Luke's Church.
27 ADJOURNMENT:
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On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Merritt, meeting
adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Next meeting of the City Council will be held
Tuesday, November 16, 1976, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall.
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