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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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