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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 21, 1981
Mayor Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 1981, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Dr. Ed Linberg, Temple City Christian
Church, 9723 Garibaldi Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance 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, Director of Parks and
Recreation Kobett, Associate Planner Chris Peterson,
and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times
5 REORGANIZATION:
Mayor Atkins thanked the Ministerial Association for their cooperation
in providing an invocation for the Council meetings and also for
inviting him to participate in the Easter Sunrise service.
Mayor Atkins also expressed his thanks to the City Manager and staff
for their support in the past year, and to the Council members who
have helned make his year as Mavor a good experience.
At this time Mayor Atkins turned the gavel over to the City Clerk.
City Clerk Koski assumed the Chair and opened nominations for the
Office of Mayor for the coming year,
Councilman Dennis stated there is a gentleman on the Council who
has dedicated many years of his life in service to the City, and
has indicated this will be his last term on Council and he feels
it would be appropriate as a parting gesture on the part of the
Council to honor him and ask him to serve as 1981 -82 Mayor. Council-
man Dennis nominated Councilman Merritt for the Office of Mayor,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell.
Councilman Tyrell stated it has always been a policy that a Council-
man who would be running for election would not serve as Mavor and
this would be an exception, and asked Councilman Merritt his in-
tentions. Councilman Merritt stated he would not be seeking another
term on the City Council.
Councilman Gillanders called for a roll call vote, Councilman Merritt
was elected Mayor by a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Merritt, Tvrell
NOES: Councilmen - Gillanders
Mayor Merritt accepted the gavel, stated he annreciated the privilege
of serving as Mavor this final year on the City Council, and called
for nominations for the Office of Mavor Pro Tem. Councilman Dennis
moved to nominate councilman Gillanders for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem.
seconded by Councilman Tvrell. Councilman Tvrell moved that nominations
be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Gillanders,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Merritt presented a plaque to
Councilman Atkins in appreciation for a job well done.
Council Minutes, April 21, 1981 - Page 2
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Merritt made the following committee appointments, following
which it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman
Atkins and carried that the appointments be confirmed:
City Selection Committee
Public Safety (Civil Defense, Law
Enforcement & Emergency Reserve)
Sister City Conuuittee
California Contract Cities
L. A. County Library Board
League of California Cities
So. California Rapid Transit District
and City Selection Committee
Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District
Juvenile Diversion
San Gabriel Valley Association
of Cities
JPIA Insurance Authority
San Gabriel Valley Animal Control Authority
Louis Merritt
William I. Dennis
Jack R, Tyrell
William I. Dennis
Kenneth Gillanders
Jack R. Tyrell
Louis Merritt
Kenneth Gillanders
William I. Dennis
Kenneth Gillanders
Louis Merritt
William I. Dennis
Louis Merritt
Jack R. Tyrell
William I. Dennis
Tom D. Atkins
Louis Merritt
Kenneth Gillanders
Jack R. Tyrell
William I. Dennis
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 81 -1975 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING
A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE RTD CITY SELECTION COM-
MITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 81 -1976 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Dennis,
Items A through K were approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 7, 1981
Approved as written.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 81 -504: 2nd read. RELATING TO PRICINNG CONSUMER
COMMODITIES
Waived further reading and adopted by title only; Ordinance No. 81 -504=
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING
NEW SECTION 4821 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PRICING CONSUMER COMMODITIES.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - Meeting of April 14, 1081
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning
Commission at their regular meeting held April 14, 1081.
Council Minutes, April 21, 1981 - Page 3
D. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION - Meeting of April 15, 1981
REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK, TEMPLE CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL
Approved recommendation from Parks & Recreation Commission that the
request received from the Temple City Youth Football for use of Live
Oak Park June 6, 13 and 20, 1981 for registration and from August
10 through December 4, 1981 for league practice and use of the Con-
cession Stand be approved, subject to the required Certificate of
Insurance.
E. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT FOR SUMMER RECREATION
Authorized recruitment for necessary personnel to conduct the Summer
Recreation Program based on the Department's need to recruit com-
petent part -time staff,
F. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Declared certain items to be surplus and authorized disposal pursuant
to Section 2512 of the Municipal Code.
G. AWARD OF CONTRACT: RESTRIPING OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS: PAVEMENT
MARKINGS IN MAINTENANCE AREAS 1, 2 AND 3
Waived formal bid procedures and accepted bid and awarded contract
to Safety Striping Services, Inc. in the amount of $14,497.45.
H, STREET RESURFACING PROJECT: FY 1980 -81 - LONGDEN AVENUE, ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD TO BURTON AVENUE AND OLIVE STREET, TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
TO BALDWIN AVENUE
Approved Calendar of Events, approved specifications for resurfacing
streets and authorized the advertising and receiving of bids.
I, RESOLUTION NO. 81 -1977: SUPPORTING REPEAL OF SECTION 301 OF
THE POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE ACT
Adopted Resolution No. 81-1977 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION REMOVING THE RE-
STRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS ON THE USE OF NATURAL GAS IN UTILITY
POWERPLANTS,
J. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -1978: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
K, RESOLUTION NO. 81 -1979: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -1979 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$226,917.29, DEMAND NOS. 1773 THRU 1833.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO THE CITY -WIDE LIGHTING
DISTRICT
City Manager Koski presented background information stating City
Council, at their regular meeting held April 7,
Resolution No. 81 -1973 ordering the Engineer's Report for Annexation
No. 1 (Annexation 80 -1) to the city -wide lighting district. The
Engineer's report has been submitted for Council review establishing
the same formula for lighting district charges which has been applied
to the rest of the City; the cost for areas with only intersection
lighting is $3.50 per residential unit and for lighted residential
areas the cost is $11.50 per residential unit. There are no
commercial properties within the annexation area.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 81 -1980 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
Council Minutes, April 21, 1981 - Page 4
FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO THE CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 81 -1981 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
THE ANNEXATION NO. 1 TO THE CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972; AND FIXING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO, the public hearing to be held
Tuesday, May 19, 1981, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS , 1981
City Manager Koski presented 10 applications for fireworks stand
permit, stating all 10 were filed and completed prior to the dead-
line March 31, 1981, and recommended approval of'l through 10.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve applications 1 through 10,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried, Councilman Gillanders
abstaining on applications land 6.
City Manager Koski presented a letter from Kare Youth requesting
permission for late filing. Councilman Gillanders moved to extend
filing deadline for Kare Youth for 15 days, seconded by Councilman
Atkins.
Councilman Tyrell felt that 10 days was sufficient time for Kare
Youth to file their application and City Manager should be author-
ized to approve.
Councilman Gillanders modified his motion for a 10 day extension
to Kare Youth only, seconded by Councilman Atkins, and carried on
a roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Atkins, Gillanders, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen- Dennis
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
10. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
RECESS TO CRA:
City Council recessed at 7:56 p,m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 7, 1981;
and confirmed reorganization pursuant to the bylaws, The minutes are
set forth in full in the records of the agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
11. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager Koski stated AB 104 which would require the owner
of a vehicle to furnish the Department of Motor Vehicles with proof
of insurance prior to registration has been introduced. Councilman
Tyrell moved to support AB 104, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, Councilman Gillanders abstaining.
B. Transfer of Funds from Account 2384
City Manager Koski presented a memo stating staff proposes trans-
ferring funds from account 2384 to several accounts to cover the
cost of furnishings and eauipment for the E.O.C. Also Planning
Department has a need for 3 two- drawer file cabinets to accommo-
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date maps and staff proposes to transfer funds to a Planning
account.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the purchase of file cabinets
for $609, appropriate additional funds and amend the budget
accordingly, and to approve the transfer of funds as set forth
in memo dated April 17, 1981, seconded by Councilman Gillanders
and carried.
C. Personnel Item
City Manager Koski presented a request for mileage allowance in
recognition of the additional responsibilities assigned to the
Associate Planner for an interim period.
Councilman Atkins moved to authorize a temporary mileage allowance
for the Associate Planner in the amount of $100 per month for an
interim period, effective January 1, 1981, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and carried.
D. Appointment of Deputy City Treasurer
City Manager Koski presented a memo from the City Treasurer recom-
mending Nadean Tubbs be appointed Deputy City Treasurer to permit
the Deputy to assist in the daily management of City funds.
Councilman Atkins moved to confirm the appointment of Nadean Tubbs
as Deputy City Treasurer effective April 22, 1981, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and carried.
E. Councilman Dennis stated he would like to take the opportunity
to thank former Mayor Atkins for his excellent leadership in the
past year.
F. Councilman Atkins directed Council's attention to a letter
received from the City and County Engineers' Association regarding
SB 215 which would increase the motor vehicle fuel tax revenues
to cities, and requested staff to investigate and advise the
Council.
G. Councilman Tyrell directed Council's attention to a memo from
City Manager Koski regarding improvements to the E.O.C.; namely
a toilet and washstand and lockers and blankets for a total cost
of $6,950. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the immediate
purchase of the items, appropriate additional funds and amend the
adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
carried.
H. Mayor Merritt thanked former Mayor Atkins for the time and
efforts he spent on the Council's behalf for the past year.
I. City Manager Koski stated that, speaking on behalf of the
entire staff, it has been a pleasure working with past Mayor Atkins.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gillanders,
meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, May 5, 1981, 7 :30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
Che Deputy City erk
MAYOR