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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 21, 1981
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:33 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 1981, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Mr. John Hall, Temple City Christian
Church, 9723 Garibaldi Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Tyrell, Merritt
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Kimbrough, Parks and Recreation Director
Kobett, Senior Planner Peterson
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Dennis questioned the City Attorney as to whether an
Environmental Impact Report is required if just one person feels
a project will create an impact. City Attorney Martin responded
that one person objecting to a project would not be a substantial
reason for requiring a full impact report.
Councilman Atkins stated he has observed Channel 7 News promoting
the WeTip program and wanted to know their connection. City
Manager Koski stated Channel 7 "Eyewitness Anonymous" began on
June 1 giving more support to WeTip.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items 'A through E on the Consent
Calendar, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried, Councilmen
Dennis and Tyrell abstaining as to the approval of minutes for
July 7, 1981.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of July 7, 1981
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of July 14, 1981
(1) TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 39848 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CASE NO. 81 -616 - 10159 -10167 LOWER AZUSA ROAD
Set public hearing to consider Planning Commission recommendation
for approval on August 4, 1981.
(2) ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 81 -629 - 9031 E. ACASO DRIVE
Set public hearing August 4, 1981 to consider Planning Com-
mission recommendation for approval.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Plan-
ning Commission at their regular meeting held July 14, 1981.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: IMPROVEMENTS AT LIVE OAK PARK
Accepted low bid from Electric Supplier Distributing in the amount
of $6,527.65 to provide light fixtures for installation on three
tennis courts at Live Oak Park.
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D. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2006: APPROVING INTENT TO AMEND PERS CONTRACT
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2006 A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE
AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY and set public hearing August 4, 1981.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2007: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$152,754.13, DEMAND NOS. 2233.THRU 2314.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION RE: PROPERTY NUISANCE
CASE NO. 81 -67, 6012 N. IVAR
City Manager Koski gave background information, stating staff has
inspected the property in question and observed the property owner
has fenced in the lumber with view - obscuring fence as a method
of abating the nuisance set forth in Planning Commission reso-
lution.
Councilman Atkins moved to terminate proceedings, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and carried.
B. QUIMBY ACT - PARKS DEVELOPMENT /ACQUISITION FEE
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 81 -506 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE TEMPLE
CITY ZONING CODE BY ADDING TO ARTICLE IX A NEW CHAPTER 3 PROVIDING
FOR PARK DEVELOPMENT FEES IN CONNECTION WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and set public
hearing August 4, 1981, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPROVE SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - MAINTENANCE AREA # #1 AND #6
City Manager Koski presented plans and specifications for annual
slurry seal budgeted in fiscal year 1981 -82 with a calendar of
events.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve plans and specification and
calendar of events, and authorize the advertising and receiving
of bids, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no communications.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward.
RECESS TO CRA:
City Council recessed at 8:42 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the July 7,
1981 meeting and approved and adopted fiscal year 1981 -82 budget. The
minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CLARIFICATION OF NEED FOR ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
City Manager Koski presented a mead ` from Public Works explaining
the rationale for the requirement of certain encroachment permits
which were a part of the resolution adopted by City Council at
their regular meeting held July 7, 1981.
City Attorney Martin stated the City could incur liability if
the permit system is abandoned; that the encroachment permit
provides some control of uses within the right -of -way.
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Gillanders,
Council received and filed memo.
B. City Council received and filed a memo from staff advising
all fireworks stand sites have been cleared of debris and all
organizations eligible for refund of deposit.
C. Amendment to Lease with Dayton Interiors
City Council authorized payment of $4,000 to contractor for
air conditioning of Dayton Interiors and approved amendment to
lease agreement to amortize the $4,000 over a 36 -month period.
D. Councilman Dennis inquired about the proposal from Little
League for additional lighting which the Parks and Recreation
Commission has set aside. City Manager Koski stated the Parks
and Recreation Commission had discussed the matter at an adjourned
meeting on July 20th and their recommendation will go to Council
at their regular meeting to be held August 4, 1981.
E. Councilman Gillanders stated he had attended the first meeting
of the Select Committee on transportation problems. He stated
that one of Senator Carpenter's concerns is that 60% of the gas
tax money is collected in Southern California, with 40% being
collected in the northern part of the state, but that 60% is spent
in the north and 40% in the south. There will be a series of
public hearings, three of which he will attend.
F. Councilman Tyrell stated he felt it is time Council seriously
consider a ban on the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks
in Temple City, expressing concern that too many children are being
injured and too many fires being started, either by the legal or
illegal type.
Councilman Dennis stated if Council is going to consider a change
it should be done now rather than wait until the organizations
have made their plans for funding future projects.
G. Mayor Merritt stated that Gordon Browning spoke to the Kiwanis
Club regarding some of the ways the federal government is spending
the citizens money, one of which is subsidizing housing projects.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Atkins,
meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, August 4, 1981, 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST:
JP,/ )4,4 , (-Ze ALQ.
C ief Deputy City Clerk
MAYOR