HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1977-01-04_Regular 1977INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 1977, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
The invocation, was given by Reverend David Willett, Temple City
Grace Brethren Church, 5537 Temple City Boulevard.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Greenberg.
CITY. OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
PIINUTES.
JANUARY 4, 1977
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 of the regular
meeting held December 7, 1976, as written, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
Caesar Milch, candidate for Eagle rank in the Boy Scouts of America,
presented a pictorial history of Temple City, with captions, displayed
on a three -sided bulletin board, his final project:and gift to the City.
IFayor Greenberg accepted the pictorial history of the'City on behalf
f the City Council, with appreciation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6 ORDINANCE NO. 76-442: 1st read, AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 3323 AND 3326
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING. TO APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES AND
REFUNDS FOR OVERNIGHT. PARKING PERMITS
City Attorney Martin introduced' Ordinance No. 76 -442 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY.AMENDING SECTIONS 3326 AND 3326 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY .MUNICIPAL CODE by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive
further reading;. seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
7. PUBLIC HEARING; 7:30 p.m. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPLE CITY
ZONING CODE RE: RESIDENTIAL 'DRIVEWAY WIDTHS
City Manager. Koski presented background information stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held. November 23, 1976,
held public hearing relating to. residential driveway widths and adopted
Resolution No. 76 -730PC recommending to City Council an amendment to
the Zoning Code providing :residential .driveways :may be wider than
20 ft if the parking area or structure is wider than 20 ft., provided
the structure is located within 25 ft, from the property line. The
same width may be permitted in front of the garage or parking area if r
located in the rear of a residential lot, and no restriction is imposed
if the entrance to the garage or parking area is located perpendicular
to the property line. City Council, at their regular meeting of
December 7, 1976, set public hearing on this matter for December. 21, 1976
which public hearing was carried over to January 4, 1977.
Mayor Greenberg declared the public hearing open. Councilman Merritt
moved to make the Planning Commission minutes a part of the record,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Planning Director Dragicevich gave staff report, stating that
Section 9296(13b) of. the Temple City Zoning Code specifies a residential
driveway shall not be wider than the width of the parking structure
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it serves or a maximum of 20 ft., whichever is less. The Planning
Commission recommendation was depicted in Exhibit "A" as shown by
Mr. Dragicevich. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact was
prepared by staff.
Mayor Greenberg invited anyone wishing to speak to the issue to come
forward.. No one came forward to speak and Councilman Dennis moved to
close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson expressed some concern regarding dimensions which
are more than 25 ft. and the controls the City may have to resolve
those cases. Staff advise.d „in. those .cases', the property owner or
developer will work with staff to explore alternatives.
Councilman Merritt moved to certify the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
City, Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 76-443 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING. THE TEMPLE CITY TONING CQDE- RELATING
TO DRIVEWAY WIDTH for first reading by title only. Councilman Merritt
moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of December 14, 1976
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO HOME
OCCUPATION
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held December 14, 1976,
held public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 76 -732PC relating to
a proposed amendment t� the Zoning 'Code to eliminate:.home occupations
from the conditional use permit category. Home occupations are
listed under the conditional use permit classification, however these
types of uses, under certain. criteria, are provided for'in Section
9117(6) of the Zoning Code and the requirement for a conditional use
permit creates an unnecessary hardship on the applicant.
City Attorney Martin directed Council's attention to an amendment to
State Guidelines for Environmental Impact Reports which now requires
the governing body to make a determination. as to whether.a'full •
Environmental Impact-Report is .required prior to setting the matter
for public'hearing.
Councilman Gilbertson moved that the Initial Study proves there: are
no substantial adverse environmental effects and to set public hearin:.;
January . 18,; 1977 to consider Planning Commission recommendation 'relat i r;s;.
to home occupation,, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
9 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
December 15 1976
A. REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT LIVE OAK PARK - JR. WOMEN'S CL'.''.�
City Manager Koski presented background, information stating the Junior
Women's Club of Temple City has requested use of the patio at Live Oak
Park Saturday,` January 15, 1977, from 10:00 a.m.. to 300 p.m. to conduct.
a Carnival Against Muscular, Dystrophy to include permission to SC'.}-
food items and tickets for carnival booth games to raise funds to serf.
children with Muscular Dystrophy to summer camp. An alternate dae
of January 22 has been requested in the event of rain on January t5
Parks and Recreation Commission, at their regular meeting held
December 15, 1976 recommended their request be approved subject to C,;,
filing of a certificate of insurance and the processing of a charitii
solicitation permit, and that the organization be required to coordi.r•'
their use of the park with the Recreation Department and obtain approv:1L
of all game booths from the Sheriff's Department.
Parks and Recreation Director Kobett advised that because of the
adjournment of the City Council regular meeting of December 21 for
lack of quorum the Junior Women's C1,,b has requested their carnival
he approved For January 22 1977 with a raindnte of January 29, 1977.
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A. RESOLUTION NO. 76- 16.02: WARRANTS F: DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 5571 THRU
5633 IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,140.27.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 76- 1602.A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $132,140.27, ',DEMAND NOS. 5571 TIIRU 5633, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried, Mayor Greenberg noting his
non- participation with respect to check number 5599.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 76 -1605: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 5634 THRU
5718 IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,466.24
Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 76 -1605 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF`$47',466.24,'DEMAND NOS:. 5634 THRU 5718, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
13.. COMMUNICATIONS;:
A. Kiwanis Club Request re: Line of Dimes - January 28, 1977
City Manager Koski presented .a communication ,from the Temple City
Kiwanis Club requesting permission to conduct their Line of Dimes
solicitation on January 28, 1977 from 11,:30 a m.. to 5:00 p.m., in
the left turn pockets on Las Tunas Drive, east and west of Temple City
Boulevard and north and south of Las Tunas, between the east and west
alleys; and for Mother's March to be held February 11, 1977 from
6:00 p.m. through 8 :30 p.m:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the request' as. outlined in their
letter dated December 10, 1976, subject to the City being additionally
insured, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
B. Request to Paint House Numbers on Curbs
City Manager Koski presented communication from Gilbert Ornelas,
requesting permission to repaint house numbers on curbs, advising
that by policy, Council has required :a. permit for this activity, as
well as following certain procedures
Following brief discussion, Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve
the request to repaint house numbers on curbs, eliminating Items
3, 4, 5, and 6(c), (d), and (e) from the procedures as outlined in
staff memo dated December 16, 1976, . seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
C. Request for Sidewalk Sale - Chamber. of Commerce
City Manager Koski :presented communication from the Promotion Commi'._
of the Chamber of Commerce, requesting permission to conduct a
sidewalk sale Saturday, January 29, 1977, 9 :30 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. and
requesting permission to hang a banner across Las Tunas Drive east
of Temple City Boulevard and post street placards from January 24
through January ` 31,E 1977.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve the request from Chamber of
Commerce to conduct` a sidewalk sale as outlined in their letter
dated December 28, 1976, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
14 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: .
Robert Owens, President, Chamber of Commerce, advised that preli.n:_iud
information from key merchants indicates sales over the holiday were
increased over 1975; . reminded Council members of the Chamber's annual
Chili dinner for members only January 5, 1977; and reminded Council
that the guest speaker at the Chamber's monthly luncheon meeting w_11
be Gordon Browning from Senator Richa:rdson's office.
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RECESS TO CRA,:
The City Council recessed at S:11 p.m. to meet..as the Conununity Redeve1.opmen'
Agency, all members being pre ens., approved the minutes of the regular meetifl.
held December 7, 1976; and adopted resolution approvinp, warrants and demands.
The minutes are set forth in full l..n the 'record of'. the Agency,
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
15. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.,
16._ MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. County. General Services Area Application
City Council received the County General Services Area Application
prepared by the League of California Cities and submitted to Los
Angles County cities prior to the League Board of Directors meeting
to be; held January 6, 1977 and referred the matter to a Study Session
to follow the regular City Council meeting, at which time it was the
consensus of the Council to request Councilman Dennis, as representative
to the League, to vote in opposition to the application form.
B. Councilman Gilbertson moved to receive and file status report
relating to a request for demolition at 6117 N. Sultana Avenue,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
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C. Councilman Gilbertson moved to. authorize attendance of. Council-
members and City Manager to theCalifornia ,Contract .Cities Association
' Legislative Conference to be held`. in .Sacramento, January 18 -20, 1977
and approve the necessary expenses, seconded.by Councilman Merritt
and carried..
D. Semi- Monthly Employee Payroll
City Manager Koski advised that during the 1976 -77 budget deliberations,
City Council authorized staff to investigate the possibility of semi-
monthly payroll. Staff has evaluated several alternatives including
services available from banking institutions and recommend that
beginning January. 15, 1977, semi - monthly, payroll be commenced with •
the second pay period to fall on the last workday of each month to
be provided internally.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approvethe recommendation as set
forth in memo dated December 28, 1976, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
E. Mayor Greenberg . advised he had received a letter of resignation
from the Parking Commission effective December 31, 1976 from Al
Nunamaker. Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the resignation of
Al Nunamaker, with regret,: seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Mayor Greenberg advised he would be contacting Council members for
their input in order to make an; appointment prior to February 16. 1977
next meeting of the Parking Commission.
F. Approval of Final Parcel Map 069 4828, Baldwin Avenue
City. Manager Koski advised the Planning` Commission, at their regular
meeting of May ll, 1976,approved Tentative Parcel Map.6869 and that
the City Engineer, in letter dated December 27, 1976, recommends
approval of the final parcel map
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve parcel map 6869 as shown on
Exhibit "A ", accept dedication, of a strip of land 10 ft. x 10 ft.
for road purposes, and make findings 'pursuant to the Subdivision Map
Act as recommended by the City Engineer and set forth in his letter
dated December 27, 1976, and instruct the City Clerk to certify
Council's approval on the face of Parcel Map No. 6869, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
G. Approval of Final Tract Map 32644 - ..9925 -9941 Garibaldi
City Manager Koski advised that Tentative Tract Map No. 32644 was
approved by City Council on April 6, 1976, subject to conditions as
set forth in Resolution No. 76- 686.PC; the City Engineer and Chairman
of the Subdivision Committee have recommended that the Final Tract
Map be approved.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Final, Tract Map 32644, accept
• Streets and easements offered for dedication, approve agreements and
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bonds to guarantee setting of survey monuments, construct sanitary
sewers, and construct a water system, and to make findings pursuant
to the Subdivision Map Act as recommended by the City Engineer and
set forth in his letter dated December 27,1976, and instruct the
City Clerk to :certify Council -'s approval on the face of the map of
Tract No. 32644, seconded by. Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
H. Property Nuisance Case 76 -35: 9173 -75 Las Tunas Drive
City Council received .a•status report relating to City Council
resolution: ordering abatement of property nuisance at subject
location. Inspection has revealed the property owner has substantiall
completed painting of the building and has cleaned the property of
weeds and debris, : and further that adjacent property owners have
begun a program of general improvement.
Councilman Merritt moved to terminate proceedings on a criminal
complaint with the District Attorney's office, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
I. Councilman Dennis directed Council's attention to the minutes
of the San Gabriel. Valley Association of Cities wherein the City of
Arcadia requested support regarding sound . barriers, and expressed
his .concern the association is becoming involved with individual .
city's problems and he felt it was the intent of the association to
work on regional rather than city problems.
J. Councilman. Gilbertson advised he had received notification from
the League of California, Cities Legislative and Intergovernmental
Affairs Committee that the Temple City resolution on reorganization
of County government will be a topic of discussion at their meeting
to be held :.Tuesday, :January 11, 1977.
17 ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Merritt,
meeting adjourned at 8:32p.m..to a ;study session. The next regular
meeting of the. City Council will be held Tuesday, January 18, 1977,
7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk