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MINUTES
MAY 17, 1977
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 1977, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend David Brinkley, Church of
Christ, 5272 N. Sereno Drive,
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Gilbertson, Greenberg, Merritt
Absent: Councilmen- Dennis, Tyrell
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Parks and Recreation Director Kobett
Councilman Greenberg moved to excuse Councilman Dennis and Council-
man Tyrell absence for cause, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City Council held May 3, 1977, as written, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. REQUEST FOR MODIFICATION OF ZONE VARIANCE
CASE 69 -283, 5522 GRACEWOOD AVENUE, SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital requested a modification of Zone
Variance Case 69 -283 to eliminate nurses quarters and construct a
100 -bed retirement center, in lieu of 90 beds, as originally pro-
posed. City Council, at their regular meeting held April 19, 1977,
set public hearing for May 17 and referred the matter to the Plan-
ning Commission for their review and recommendation.
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held May 10, 1977,
considered a tentative parcel map application, at which time the
draft Environmental Impact Report was challenged on several points
by neighboring residents of the facility. The Planning Commission
hearing was continued to June 14, 1977 to enable staff to reconcile
the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open. Councilman Gilbertson
stated he would not care to take public testimony in view of the fact
that two Councilmen were not in attendance which would preclude their
participation in any action.
City Attorney Martin advised the matter could be continued to a
future date, provided those persons in the audience wishing to give
public testimony had no objection.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to continue the matter to the City
Council meeting to be held June 21, 1977, 7:30 pm, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m AMENDMENT TO ZONE CODE SECTION 9352(4)(c)(7),
R -2 SITE PLAN REVIEW
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held April 12, 1977,
held public hearing and adopted resolution recommending amendment
to Section 9352(4)(c)(7) of the Temple City Zoning Code. According
to the present code, a site plan must be approved by the Planning
Commission for any R -2 zoned lot where more than two dwelling units
are proposed. The Commission felt that if applicant in submitting
his site plan meets all applicable City regulations, the Commission
does not need to approve them. An Initial Study of Environmental
Impact, Negative Declaration, has been filed pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. City Council, at
their regular meeting of April 19, 1977, set public hearing for
May 17, 1977.
Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited anyone
in the audience wishing to speak to the matter to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Councilman Greenberg moved to
close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
Councilman Greenberg moved to certify the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact 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
in the report, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 448 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DELETING SECTION 9352(4)(c)(7) FROM THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE by title only. Councilman Gilbertson
moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. SIDEWALK PETITION - ROWLAND AVENUE, WEST
SIDE, LIVE OAK TO WORKMAN AVENUE (Chapter 27, Streets & Highways Cod
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Council, at their regular meeting held April 19, 1977, set
public hearing for the installation of sidewalk on the west side
of Rowland Avenue from Live Oak to Workman Avenue. Petition was
returned to the City with signatures of property owners representing
50% of the front footage of the block. City has received two letters
opposing the installation of sidewalk, within subject limits. Peti-
titions for sidewalks on residential streets, other than those on the
select system, should reflect a clear majority of the property owners.
the Streets and Highways Code does provide that the City Council may,
at its option, override the 60% criteria with a four- fifths vote.
Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open. Councilman Gilbertson
expressed concern that the only option to City Council, in view of
the absence of two Councilmen, is to terminate the matter. Council-
man Greenberg stated he would prefer to continue to a meeting of the
full Council.
There being no one in the audience to object to continuance,
Councilman Greenberg moved the public hearing be continued to
June 7, 1977, 7:30 p.m.., seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
9. 2156 REPORT - STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating Section
2156 of the Streets and Highways Code. requires that a report be
made to the California Department of Transportation detailing pro-
gress made on construction and improvement of city streets and county
road systems, and providing estimates of future needs of these system
A report was prepared utilizing expenditure information extracted
from the Annual Road Report; the City is required to provide sub-
stantiation to Caltrans that the City. Council has been apprised of
the report.
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Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the 2156 Report and direct
a copy be mailed to the Department of Transportation, seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
10. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME: TRACT NO, 32489 (FORMERLY 31002)
5323 -29 SANTA ANITA AVENUE
City Manager Koski advised the City received a request for an
extension of time for Tract No, 32489 located at 5323 -29 Santa
Anita Avenue. According to Section 66452.6 of the Government
Code the time for filing tract maps may be extended up to a total
of 2 years; thus far, one 13 -month extension has been granted.
Councilman Gilbertson moved that no additional Environmental Impact
has resulted, and to grant an extension of time for 6 months for
filing final map in Tract Noe 32489, seconded by Councilman
Greenberg and carried.
11. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of May 4, 1977
ADVISORY SIGN: ENCINITA AVENUE AT LA ROSA DRIVE
City Manager Koski advised City Council, at their regular meeting
held April 19, 1977 expressed concern regarding the need to reduce
the speed on the advisory sign posted on Encinita Avenue in advance
of La Rosa Drive at the crest of the road; Traffic Engineer in-
vestigated the location and based upon his recommendation, Traffic
Commission recommends retaining the present 25 mph advisory sign
in its present location.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve Traffic Commission recom-
mendation to retain the present 25 mph advisory sign posted on the
west side of Encinita Avenue at the north approach to La Rosa Drive,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, SELECT SYSTEM STREETS:
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING OF BIDS
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating funds
were allocated in the FY 1976 -77 budget for the construction of
sidewalk at three locations with a high priority, based upon
established criteria, those being: 1) Santa Anita Avenue, west side,
Danbury northerly to Live Oak; 2) Encinita Avenue, east side,
Longden to 200 ft. north of Las Tunas Drive; and 3) Olive Street,
south side, Encinita Avenue to approximately 50 feet east of
Alessandro Avenue. An Initial Study in accordance with the
Californirl Environmental Quality Act of 1970 was prepared; plans
and specifications have been prepared by the Los Angeles County
Road Department.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to certify the Initial Study of Environ-
mental Impact Report, approve the plans and specifications for Cash
Contract 1234X, and to authorize the advertising and receiving of
bids, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried,
13. RESOLUTION NO. 77 -1632: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS, 6579 THRU
6697 IN THE AMOUNT OF $122,384.60
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 77 -1632 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $122,384.60, DEMAND NOS.. 6579 THRU
6697, seconded by Mayor Merritt, check number 6674 being deleted.
14. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Temple City Unified School District re: Guidelines for the
Development of School Site Masterplans
City Manager Koski advised the Superintendent of Schools, Allen Rice,
has forwarded Guidelines, for the Development of School Site Master-
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plans adopted by the Board of Education. The school district is
requesting a representative from City Council, Parks and Recreation
Commission, and the City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation
serve on a committee to implement the masterplan.
Councilman Greenberg volunteered to act as City Council liaison to
the committee to develop the School Site Masterplans.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 Olive Street, showed Council the
Certificate presented by the County as the Senior Citizen of Temple
City for 1977, thanking Council for the recognition and nomination.
There were approximately 750 people in attendance at the awards
ceremony. Mr. O'Bannon stated he had received letters of congratu-
lations from Congressman Danielson and Congressman Rousselot.
Mr. Robert Owens, President, Chamber of Commerce, reminded Council
of two events coming up: Thursday, May 19, the Temple City Downtown
Development Committee will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber, and the Annual Chamber Community Picnic will be held Sunday,
May 22, 1 p.m. in Temple City Park.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8:12 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, Mr. Dennis and Mr. Tyrell being absent; approved the minutes
of the regular meeting held May 3, 1977; adopted resolution approving
warrants and demands; and approved First Amendment to the Disposition and
Development Agreement between Agency and David Miller. The minutes are
set forth in full in the record of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
16. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. TEMPLE CITY'S ANIMAL REGULATION
City Manager Koski presented final report on implementation of a
coordinated animal control service between the City and the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society, stating that in order to meet the
deadline for establishing this service by July 1, staff would like
to solicit bids on equipment and authorization to commence recruit-
ment of an Animal Control Officer.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve recommendation 3.b, speci-
fications on a 3/4 ton truck (without bed), an animal collection
body, and authorize solicitation of bids, and recommendation 4,
class specifications and authorization to recruit for Animal Control
Officer, the remaining recommendations to be considered by a full
Council, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 77 -1633
Councilman Gilbertson stated he had discussed with the Chairman
of the Nominating Committee of the San Gabriel Valley Association
of Cities who was unaware of Mayor Elaine Donaldson's plans to run
for County Supervisor at the time she was nominated to succeed her-
self as President of the Association, and encouraged Council adoption
of a resolution declaring its formal opposition to her continuance as
President.
Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No 77 -1633 declaring
City Council's opposition to Mrs. Donaldson's re- election, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
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C. HEALTH INSURANCE RATE INCREASE
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve an additional cost to the
City for the 1976 -77 ''';cal year in the amount of $1.29 per employee
for one month for Blue Cross medical insurance as set forth in memo
dated May 12, 1977, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
D. Councilman Greenberg requested staff advise the Sheriff's
Department to enforce the prohibition of vehicles parked on the
public right -of -way offered for sale, observing increasing numbers
of this type of violation.
E. Mayor Merritt advised he had received a memo advising that
Mr. George Koumachian had received a telephone call inviting Council
members to celebrate the birthday of Father Kino with our Sister City,
Magdalena de Kino. He advised he would be unable to attend, and
would send a telegram in reply,
Mayor Merritt also expressed concern with the position taken by
District Attorney Van de Camp regarding prisoners working outside
penal institutions as expressed to those in attendance at the
Contract Cities Seminar.
18. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Greenberg,
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, June 7, 1977, 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall,
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy City Clerk