HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1978-04-04_Regular 1978CITY OF TEMPLE'CITY
CITY- COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 4, • 1978
INITIATION:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Merritt •cailed•the regular-.meeting of the City Council to
• order- at- 7:307 po.m. on: Tuesday, April •4, 1978, in the Council
Chamber-of-the City Hall.
2 INVOCATION:
The invocation was given by Pastor Thomas J. Cherry, Christian Center,
5319 N Halifax Road..
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 Pucci, Planning. Director Dragicevich,
Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, and Marie Evitt,
Temple City Times
5, -APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the minutes of the regular City
Council meeting held Tuesday March 21,:1978,.as written, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried, Councilman. Tyrell abstaining.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO:r 78-463: AUTHORIZING BINGO :WITHIN CITY BOUNDARIES
City Attorney Martin presented-Ordinance No.." 78 -463" AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORI. ZING CERTAiN'BINGO GAMES WITHIN THE
CITY BOUNDARIES for first reading. -by-title-only,
Councilman Tyrell requested that. Section :4161 (j) provide an
accounting be provided to the City upon - .requests; subsection (p)
be corrected to add the words "be used to "; and subsections (f),
(g), and (h) should have the word "or" inserted between non-profit
and-charitable.
Councilman Greenberg requested Subsection (k). have the sentence
"The term of any such license shall .• be-for one year only" added.
Councilman Greenberg stated the propostion on the-state ballot was
not a vote allowing bingo but-rather it was to allow for local
option whether to enact an ordinance allowing _:- bingo...
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further- reading:.- of._:Ordinance No,
78 -463 seconded by Councilman Atkins ...and-carried,-Councilman Greenberg
having no objection to first reading by title only, and reserving
the right to vote no on adoption of the ordinance,
7. PUBLIC HEARING .7:30 p.m_ •STREET.IMPROVEMENTS- FARAGO AVENUE
_5300 BLOCK ..(Installation of Street Lights pursuant to Chapter 27,
Improvement Act of-1911, Streets and Highways Code).
Council Minutes, April 4, 1978 -Page 2
City Manager Koski. presented ,background information stating the
City Council, at their regular .meeti.ng . he.id March. 7, 1978, set a
public. hearing .this. evening .on petitions from property owners
for th.e..i.ns.tallation._of_ .two 1,000 lumen lights on existing
wood poles on ,the ea.st.:side..of Farago.Avenue,. 5300 block. The
petition .represents ..7.3% of. the. front footage. of the..block;
subsequent. to .the .setting...p.ublic.- hearing one absentee owner
signed the petition whieh._now.. reflects 82% of the property owners
All property owners have been notified of the public hearing
pursuant to Chapter.27, The. Improvement. Act of 1911,
There being no further staff report, Mayor Merritt declared
the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to
come forward.
Roland Lanzi, 5316 Farago, spoke. in favor of lights on Farago,
stating the street is very dark and unsafe.
Mark Kaiser, 5529 Farago, stated he is in favor of the proposed
lights; that there Is no lighting on the cul -de -sac and lights
are needed for vehicle and pedestrian safety,.
Wing Lee, 5330 Far.ago,st.ated he is in favor of the proposed
lights in the 5300. block .of Farago, and also presented a letter
from his neighbor.favoring_lightso
Councilman Tyrell moved to make the letter a part of the records,
seconded by Councilman..Greenberg and carried.
There being no one else .come forward to speak, Councilman Tyrell
moved to close the hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
carried.
Councilman Atkins. moved.to certify a Categorical Exemption of
Environmental Impact, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to.find the project to be in.the best
public interest and .instruct the Superintendent. of Streets
to cause the work to be accomplished, seconded by Councilman.
Greenberg and carried.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING..COMMI.SSION- Meeting of March 28, 1978
.AMENDMENT TO ZONING .CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
FOR R -1 AND .R- 2:ZONED PROPERTIES.
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held March 28, 1978
adopted resolution.recouuuending.to the.City Council an amendment
to the.Zoning.Code.r_eiati.n.g.to. development st.andards.in R -1
and R -.2 .zones_. At the present time the Zoning Code has a
minimum floor area for new R -3 dwellings built. in R -1 and
R72-zones.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing May 2, 1978 to
consider. Planning Commission recommendation, seconded by
Councilman Greenberg and carried.
9 . RENEWAL OF RENTAL AGREEMENT: DAYTON I.NTERIORS, 5843 Temple City
Blvd,
City Manager Koski. presented proposed renewal rental agreement
which reflects preliminary negotiations with.. the tenants at
5843 Temple . City. Boulevard,. .Modifications include an increase
from. $300 to $400 per month, lease term to be for a period
of three years, and the City to notify the lessee six months
prior to the termination of the lease of its intention not
II10. RESOLUTION N0, 78 -1720: ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 11, 1978 TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY CLERK.
Council Minutes, April 4; 1978 -Page
to renegotiate
Councilman Tyrell felt the City should -riot give notification of
its intent not to renegotiate.the lease as a part of the agreement.
City Attorney advised that was inconsistentwitb paragraph.
Nine which provides for month to month tenancy for possession
after the date of expiration,
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve renewal of rental agreement
with Dayton Interiors, with rental at $400 per month and lease
term to be for a period of three years, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt. Resolution No. 78 -1720
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING .THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTLON TO BE HELD ON.THE'l1TH DAY OF APRIL, 1978,T0 BE MADE
BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and carried.
11, RESOLUTION NO 78 -1721: WARRANTS & DEMANDS NOS. 8950 THRU
9060 IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,436.35
Councilman Atkins moved to' adopt Resolution No. 78 -1721 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $73,436,35, DEMAND
NOS. 8950 THRU 9060, seconded by Councilman Dennis: and carried,
Councilman Greenberg noting his nonparticipation regarding
check number' 9041.
.12. COMMUNICATIONS
A. San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Re: Terini.nation of Agreement
City Manager Koski presented communication from San Gabriel
Valley Humane Society formally notifying the City that the
existing contract for Poundmaster services will be,term.nated
as of April 30, 1978. Mr. Koski advised that a number of cities
are meeting April 5 to discuss alternatives to pound services
and a full report will be made to City Council,
13, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE.WHO WISH TO SPEAK.:
There was no one come forward to speak.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 7:58 p.m., to meet as the Community Redevelop
ment Agency, all members being present, and approved the minutes of
the regular meeting.held March 21, 1978. There being no other agenda
items, the meeting adjourned, The minutes are set forth in full in
the records of the agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
I 14. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.,
15. MATTERS FROM CLTY OFFICIALS::
A. Request for Authorization to Recruit. for Summer Recreation
Program
Council Minute.s,Apri.1 4, 1978- Page 4
City Manager Koski presented request, from the Parks and Recreation
Director for authorization.to_begin recruiting for the summer
recreation program prior to the appDpriati.on of the necessary
funds as apart. of the 1978-79 budget.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize recruitment for necessary
personnel to conduct the Summer Recreation Program based on
the Department's need to recruit competent part -time staff,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and. carried,
B. Approval. of Agreement between American Little League
Baseball of Temple City and City of Temple City - Athletic
Field Lighting_.._
City Manager Koski. advised :.that .City Council, at their regular
.meeting: held .. February __21,..1978,. authorized . participation
:
with American Little.. League _to_cons.truc.t..athletic field_l ghting
at_Longden.. School _. utilizing _.volunteer ..labor with reimbursement
of construction costs not to exceed $38,000, Staff has prepared
the appropriate . agreement - .for_Council. review.
_.
Councilman _. Tyrell ..moved .to. approve ..agreement with American
,.. Little _ League . Baseball of - Temple_City, Inc. and.authorize
Mayor.. and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
C. City Council received and filed the Los Angeles County .
Preliminary.General P1an.andEnvironmental Impact Report.
D. Honda of Temple.City,_ 9228.E Las._.Tunas.Drive- Status Report
City Manager Koski presented _status:report.relating.to.a
nuisance.emanating.from_the oper.ations.of Honda of Temple.City
located. at 9228.Las T. unas.. Drive ...Mr.=.Ch.arles.Lear,.owner,
advised .;he has....installed _ a _.dynamometer _ within .the. building for
_testi.ng_the motorcycles .;._he °.h.as...in.structed his employees to •
_test theirvehic.les only on..maj.or_street.s Mra.Lear.will..
_install _ -. sign ._..on_ the ..east __entrance.. of. his parking lot... on
Alessandro • indicating.no.right. turn "'and his. employees will
.ins.truct.customers to use major streets upon leaving his
Councilman .Tyre-ll ..felt that turning left onto Alessandro would
require red•curb on the -west side of the street to increase
Mr.. Don McGinnis,. 5812.Alessandro, one of the signators on the
petition submitted, felt that .eliminating the. driveway onto
Alessandro and constructing.a-'driveway onto Las.Tunas Drive.
would.-alleviate the•.problema_ Mr. McGinnis stated.. the•problem
is,wor.se during the summer months and some alternatives should
be"- looked into now.
Councilman.Tyrell moved)to.continue the matter.t.o May 2, 19.78,
.and refer to the. Traffic Commission to consider the feasibility
of red curb on'the west side of Alessandro and move the driveway
to egress and ingress onto Las Tunas Drive, seconded by
Councilman. Dennis and. carried,
E. Preliminary Plans-Installation of Traffic Signal at Temple
City Boulevard..and.Camin,o.Real. .
City. Manager . Kos. ki-.: p.r_esented_prelim:i.nary.plans for. the. installation
.of .a. traffic si.gnal_.at:. Tempi. e_. Ci. ty_Bou,levard.and -Cami.no_Real.
which. Is. .a -co.oper.ative- .eff.ort. with. the County at." a cost. of $15,000
It is anticipated the project Will go to bid. the end of April,
1
1
Council Minutes, April 4, 1978 Page 5
Councilman Greenberg moved to approve the preliminary plans,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
F, Purchase of County Surplus Truck.
City Manager. Koski advi.s.ed._the_Coun.ty has a surplus vehicle
available which would be suitable for City needs. The vehicle
is a 1967 11/2 ton. Ford stake bed truck. with. a 1/8" diamond plate
bed and an 8 ton h.ydraulic.h.oist and purchase price is $1,500,
Councilman_At.kins moved to authorize staff to purchase subject
vehicle in the amount, of $1,.500, appropriate additional funds
and amend the adopted budget, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
Go Temporary Salary Adjustment..
City Manager Koski advised that .Mrs. Marilyn Spoon has worked
many hours. and has.shown.a.great.deai.of dedicated effort to keep
the City's daily finance operation functioning during Joan Downey's
illness, and recommended an interim salary. adjustment,
Councilman Atkins moved to approve salary adjustment. for
Marilyn Spoon, seconded by Councilman Tvrell and carried_
H. Councilman Greenberg presented_ a. copy of the proposed changes
in by -laws which the .S.an.Gabriei .Valley Association of Cities
will _. consider .April .20,- .1978,....In. Section 3 the word "initial"
as it. pertains .to.. the - goals _.and_objections . of the association
have been striken, _ and under-Section 3(a) . has . been added. "and
to constantly review and monitor county government operation,
representation and. philosophy . toward constructive reform thereof."
I... Councilman Dennis reported. the League of California Cities,
Los Angeles Division, will discuss Proposition 13 at their
meeting .to.be. held .April_6, 1978,
Councilman Dennis also commented on the excellent presentation
on government paper work made _by.the City Manager.
J. Councilman Tvrell suggested that some of the material received
recently from WeTIP be disseminated to the residents through
the newsletter..
K.. Mayor Merritt publicly thanked the Temple City JayCees
for•conducting the Candidates Forum held April 3, 1978,
16, ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Tyrell,.seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried, meeting adjourned at 8.30 p,m. Next regular meeting
of the City Council will be held. Tuesday, April 18, 1978, 7030
p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
CtimA-
C.i:- Deputy City C.erk.