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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1977-11-01_Regular 1977CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 1, 1977 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Marshall Ketchum, First United Methodist Church, 5957 N. Golden West Avenue. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Greenberg, Tyrell, Merritt 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 Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 18, 1977, as written, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. At this time Mayor Merritt recognized Mr. Dick Taylor, Manager, Temple City branch of Automobile Club, of Southern California. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS - GREEN STREET, GLICKMAN AVENUE TO EASTERLY TERMINUS (INSTALLATION OF FOUR 7,000 LUMEN STREET LIGHTS) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council, at their regular meeting held October 4, 1977, set public hearing November 1 to approve the assessments for the installation of four 7,000 lumen lights installed on existing wood poles on the north side of Green Street within subject limits. Total assessment for energy for four street lights until the area is annexed into Zone A of the Lighting District, which is effective July 1, 1978, is $278.38. Cost is shared equally by all property owners in accordance with established policy. All property owners have been notified of the public hearing pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited anyone in the audience wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one, Councilman Greenberg moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the assessments as shown on staff report dated October 26, 1977 and direct the Superintendent of Streets to so notify the property owners involved, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. Council Minutes, November 1, 1977 - Page 2 7. CITY PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR 1978 -79 City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Department of Community Development, County of Los Angeles, has notified the City that funds for Housing and Community Development program have been extended for another three years. The County acts as the grantee for cities under 50,000 population. City Council, in the spring of 1976 and again in January 1977, rejected offer to participate with the County on the basis the Cooperative Agreement authorized the County to implement programs within the City. No estimate of the City's share for 1979 is available at thi time. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 8 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: DESIGNATION OF APPEALS BOARD City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting of June 21, 1977, adopted a resolution designating the County Health Department as the enforce- ment agency for solid waste management. Section 66796.58 of the Solid Waste Control Act requires that City Council appoint an appeals board, either . itself or an independent hearing board, whose duty would be to hear appeals by owners or operators of solid waste disposal sites whose permits were denied, modified, suspended or revoked by the enforcement agency. Councilman Atkins moved to appoint the City Council as the Solid Waste Management Appeals Board for Temple City, seconded by Council- man Greenberg and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 9. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of October 19, 1977: PROPOSED SAFETY /SECURITY LIGHTING PLAN FOR LIVE OAK PARK 1 City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Department has identified a need for additional safety /security lighting at Live Oak Park, with the increased use of the park at night. Existing exterior lighting on the park is limited to lights on the main north parking lot, soffit lights on the buildings, lights in the picnic shelter, two lights in the south parking lot and three lights located on Gracewood Avenue. The proposed lighting plan calls for six additional street lights on Bogue Street between Baldwin and Glickman, three additional lights on existing wood poles on Gracewood Avenue, one additional light on existing wood pole in the south parking lot, one additional light on Daines Drive, four lights on existing wood poles on the west property line, and two lights in the northeast parking lot, all to be installed by Edison Company. Total instal- lation cost is $1,300.50. In discussion Council expressed a concern that other streets in the . area may need additional lights also, such as Daines Drive, because many residents use that street rather than Bogue as access to the park Councilman Tyrell moved to approve additional outdoor lighting be installed at Live Oak Park and on adjacent streets in accordance wi plan attached to staff memo dated October 24, 1977, and instruct staff to survey other streets in the area regarding,the possibility of additional street lighting based upon the amount of vehicular and , pedestrian traffic, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 10. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 19, 1977 PERMIT TO CROSS OVER PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 4, PARKING DISTRICT a�4 City Manager Koski advised the Parking Conuuission, at their regular meeting held October 19, 1977, reviewed conditions established by Council Minutes, November 1, 1977 Page 3 City Council relating to an agreement permitting Mrs. Gwendolyn Harris, 96593,1 Las Tunas Drive, to cross over the pedestrian mall in Parking District No. 4.., Based upon visual inspection, Commission felt Mrs. Harris has met all of the conditions of the agreement and recommended to City Council renewal of the agreement subject to conditions set forth in the original agreement. Councilman Tyrell moved to renew agreement subject to conditions as set forth in the agreement, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 11. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 25, 1977 SET PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT 33632, 5817 -21 N. OAK AVENUE (Apartment /Condominium Conversion) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 25, 1977, adopted a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract 33632. The subject property which is located at 5817 -21 N. Oak Avenue, consists of a 6 -unit apartment complex which is proposed to be converted to a condominium. Planning Commission has recommended additional conditions which are not applicable to the construction of apartment buildings, one being the tenants will be given 120 days' written notice of intention to convert with right to purchase prior to be offered to the general public. Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing November 15, 1977, 7:30 p.m. to consider Planning Commisssion recommendation, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 77 -1688: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 77 -1688 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 13. RESOLUTION NO, 77 -1689: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 7805 THRU 7908 IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,080.66 Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 77 -1689 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $116,080.66, DEMAND NOS. 7805 THRU 7908, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried, Councilman Greenberg noting his non - participation with regard to check number 7901. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Santa Anita Convalescent Home re: Request for 30 -day extension to comply with Resolution No. 77 -1655 City Manager Koski presented communication from Santa Anita Con- valescent Home requesting a 30 -day extension to comply with the 90 day time limit to correct the noise problem relating to the laundry facilities. Since receipt of Mr. Heeb's request, he has advised the filter has been installed and the noise level sub- stantially reduced. A reading has been taken by a consultant; how- ever staff will be taking a reading in the near future. Councilman Atkins moved to grant a 30 -day extension to comply with Resolution No. 77 -1655, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. 15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mrs. Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte Avenue, expressed several concerns: 1) the number of open trash cans, which spreads germs and breeds rats; people throwing trash over a fence onto an unoccupied property; and 2) the lack of bicycle lanes in Temple City. Mrs. Grant was advised regarding the citizen's arrest procedure with regard to persons throwing trash over a fence onto an unoccupied property, and the bicycle safety programs which are in effect. The Traffic Commission did an extensive study regarding the feasibility of bicycle lanes and their findings were that under certain circumstances bicycle lanes can be very hazardous. Council Minutes, November 1, 1977 - Page 4 RECESS TO CRA: The City Council recessed at 8:19 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop- ment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held October 18, 1977; approved. proposed sign for coin shop located at 5618 Rosemead Boulevard; approved proposed sign for Miller's Outpost and confirmed Agency's established policy of individual letters for the sign on the small shops in the Miller's complex. The minutes are set forth in full in the records 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: 1 A. Sight Obstruction: 5400 block, Temple City Boulevard City Manager advised that pursuant to Council's direction, an investigation of the subject location was made by the Traffic Engineer Envall and Deputy Lacey of the Sheriff's traffic detail, both of whom feel that with proper precaution exercised, no traffic or pedestrian problems will be encountered. Mr. and Mrs. Vett, 5474 Temple City Boulevard, stated that on their way to City Hall tonight they almost hit two pedestrians, and stated the Deputy never tried backing out of the driveway. The wall in question is only 8 -1/2 ft. back from the curb and completely obscures their vision of pedestrians. They requested Council drive into their driveway to find out for themselves. In answer to Council's question, Mr. and Mrs. Vett stated it is very difficult to turn around in their yard to drive forward out of the driveway. rn answer to Council's question, City Attorney Martin advised that to abate a hazardous condition as a public nuisance, testimony must substantiate that a hazardous condition exists. The testimony from City's experts indicate a hazard does not exist if proper precaution is taken. City Attorney Martin recommended Council have a,repre- sentative of City's insurance carrier investigate the situation. Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the matter and direct staff to contact City's insurance company and request an investigation, seconded by Mayor Merritt and carried. B. Substandard Conditions: 4844 -4850 N. Arden Drive City Manager Koski advised that pursuant to Council's direction, the substandard conditions existing at subject property were in- vestigated; inspection was made by the Building, Fire, Health and Planning Departments; Building Department prepared a list of deficiencies relating to two residential structures and building official has been requested to proceed with the rehabilitation program immediately, to be closely supervised by the Building Department and Planning Department. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file report, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. C. Personnel - Salary Adjustment: Animal Control Officer City Manager Koski reviewed the performance of the Animal Control Officer whose position is presently funded under Ceta, stating it is imperative that continuity and consistence be maintained in this sensitive area and recommended that the salary range of 48 be effective January 1, 1978 which will be the completion of his 6 -month probationary period and requested some assurance that City will continue the position when Ceta expires in September of 1978. Councilman Greenberg moved to approve first step of salary range 48 effective January 1, 1978, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 1 1 1 Council Minutes, November 1, 1977`- Page 5 D. City Manager Koski presented communication from Harman & Company advising their firm has merged with the firm of McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn & Company, a regional CPA firm, effective November 1. Council received and filed the communication. E. City Manager advised staff received a proposal from Norlund Construction Company for the demolition and hauling of debris to a dump site for the concrete slab from the old concession stand and north restrooms at Live Oak Park in the amount of $1,100.00. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve demolition and removal of concrete slab and north restrooms, and authorize Norlund Construction Company to complete the work in the amount of $1,100.00, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. F. City Manager advised that owner of property located at 9217 Pentland has vacated the premises; escrow will close January 1, 1978, however, City may be interested in occupying the building earlier. Councilman Atkins moved to authorize payment of rent for November and December in the amount of $200 per month and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Tyrell. G. Councilman Tyrell expressed concern that the proposed amendment to the by -laws of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities would eliminate the feasibility study of a San Gabriel Valley county government as one of the association's objectives. Councilman Greenberg stated he was concerned because the study of county secession was one of the major forces for the formation of the association, and that he will be expressing Council's concern to the President of the association. H. Councilman Greenberg directed Council's attention to San Gabriel's withdrawal from Southern California Association of Governments and inquired whether Council is giving any consideration to such a move. It was the consensus of Council to remain in SCAG in order to receive their materials and know what direction they are taking. I. Councilman Atkins requested that more coverage in the Newsletter be given to bicycle safety and enforcement. 18 ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Mayor Merritt meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, November 15,1977, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: yl_,_,e__ Chief Deputy City Clerk MAYOP.