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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1980-09-02_Regular 1980CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1980 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Dr. Marshall Ketchum, First United Methodist Church, 5957 N. Golden West Avenue. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Atkins. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gillanders, Merritt, Tyrell, Atkins Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Kimbrough, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Julie Estrada, Temple City Times At this time Sid Munger, Manager, Temple City Branch, Automobile Club of Southern California, presented on behalf of the American Automobile Asso- ciation, a plaque recognizing Temple City's outstanding pedestrian safety accomplishments for 1979, stating Temple City is the only southland city and one of five nationally to receive the Award of Excellence, having been in competition with 456 U. S. cities. Mayor Atkins accepted the award on behalf of the City and thanked Mr. Munger for the recognition, stating the award was possible because of the effort and cooperation of the City, the Traffic Commission, the school districts, and the Sheriff's Department. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Items A through D as recommended, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of August 19, 1980 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of August 26, 1980 (1) PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 80 -56, 9649 LONGDEN AVENUE Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1925 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Received and filed a memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting held August 26, 1980. C. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -1926: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1926 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. Council Minutes, September 2, 1980 - Page 2 D. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -1927; WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1927 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $60,189.18, DEMAND NOS. 729 THRU 800 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED - REQUEST TO SOLICIT FOR UNICEF FUNDS - October 31, 1980 This matter having been continued from the August 19, 1980 meeting of the City Council, Mayor Atkins invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Hazel Holthaus, Vice - President, Church Women United, stated she and other members had read over the material submitted at the last City Council meeting and they would like to go ahead with their application for permit to solicit, stating the need is great, the monies are not collected with fraudulent intent, and that the money always goes to children in needy countries, never within the United States because UNICEF has no contract to work within our country. Dr. Marshall Ketchum, 5956 Golden West Avenue, stating he was speaking as a citizen, thanked Council for the material provided; Council must work within the framework of the Municipal Code, citing Section 4604 which in essence states that if, after investigation, the applicant has stated true facts or a fraud would not be per- petrated on the public, a permit shall be issued. Councilman Tyrell stated he had provided the material on UNICEF which has been referred to; that he also believes the Council has no choice but to approve the permit, however he did want those supporting the program to understand his opposition to the program but that he would vote to approve because he recognizes their right to solicit. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve request from Church Women United to solicit for UNICEF funds, October 31, 1980. Joyce Luna, UNICEF area coordinator for Southern California, stated the organization is not political, that the membership works in cooperation with United Nations and non- United Nations organizations on behalf of need children; the organization depends entirely on volunteers. All supplies and equipment are distributed under strict rules of control, receiving governments must keep accurate records; and the UNICEF program has been supported by every President and religious organization since its inception. Councilman Dennis seconded motion to approve. Councilman Dennis stated he believes any charitable organization can be criticized however, any local group which is convinced the cause they support is warranted, deserves to have the opportunity to solicit support from the community. It is not Council's prerogative to make judgment as to whether a cause is good or bad, since the citizens will make that decision when asked to contribute. Councilman Gillanders stated he doesn't support the organization but Council does not have grounds to deny the application. Mayor Atkins stated he would not vote against the Church Women United but would certainly urge residents to do their research and decide whether they want to support UNICEF. The motion to approve was carried without objection. 1 Council Minutes, September 2, 1980 - Page 3 7. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Board of Supervisors re: Los Angeles County Energy Commission Fuel Reduction Recommendations City Manager Koski presented a communication relating to a report on fuel reduction recommendations approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at their meeting held July 15, 1980. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: A. Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 Olive Street, stated he felt the Council should take a look at Section 4604 of the Municipal Code, because in his opinion unless Council agrees with the program they should not approve a permit to solicit because he feels Council's granting a permit is an implied approval of the program. Mike Fowser, former resident of Temple City, addressed Council relative to a recent incident at the Kerkochian Inn, and was advised Council would not discuss the matter until the Sheriff's Department has concluded its investigation and Council receives a report, at which time Mr. Fowser would have an opportunity to present his complaint. RECESS TO CRA: City Council recessed at 8:28 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held August 19, 1980; approved proposed commercial building at 8831 -8841 E. Las Tunas Drive; and adopted resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes of the Agency are set forth in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 9. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. League of California Cities - October 19 -22, 1980 - Los Angeles Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize advance registration for City Officials attending subject conference as set forth in memo dated August 29 and on file in the City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 11. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn at 8:50 p.m., seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 16, 1980, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. A134/11 A2" MAYOR ATTEST: 6L, Chief Deputy City Clerk