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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1981-12-01_Regular 1981INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 1, 1981 Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 1981, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Mayor Merritt. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Tyrell, Merritt Absent: Councilmen - Gillanders Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Kimbrough, Planning Director Shaw, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Chief McCann, Fire Department, and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse'Councilman Gillanders for cause, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Atkins requested the minutes of the November 17, 1981 meeting be corrected to reflect the fact that in the course of dis- cussion relating to public hearing on entertainment and dance permit Dr. Denver Coleman was asked if he is the owner of the business and that he answered in the affirmative. Councilman Dennis directed attention to the sixth paragraph on page 3 which reads "Mayor Atkins" instead of Councilman Atkins. Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items A through I on the Consent Calendar as recommended with the corrections noted on the minutes, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of November 17, 1981 Approved as corrected. B. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of November 18, 1981 - REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK FACILITIES FOR TEMPLE CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE Approved American Little League use of the north and south baseball diamonds and a portion of the grassed area west of the Athletic Field light poles and the concession stand from February 1 to July 31, 1982, Monday through Friday from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 to 10 p.m., subject to conditions, including the required Certificate of insurance. C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Meeting of November 24, 1981 Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting held November 24, 1981. D. UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 - REIMBURSEMENT OF LAST PROPERTY OWNERS FOR COSTS OF UNDERGROUNDING Approved reimbursement of remaining two property owners pursuant to Council policy decision. Council Minutes, December 1, 1981 - Page 2 E. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2029: CALLING FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON APRIL 13, 1982 Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL, 1982, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. F. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2030: REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PERMI THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO RENDER SERVICES TO THE CITY FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 13, 1982 Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2030 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 13, 1982. G. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2031: LIMITING CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT TO 200 WORDS Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2031 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY LIMITING CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT TO 200 WORDS. H. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2032: LIMITING CAMPAIGN MATERIALS TO BE INCLUDED WITH SAMPLE BALLOT Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY LIMITING CAMPAIGN MATERIALS TO BE INCLUDED WITH SAMPLE BALLOTS. I. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2033: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $122,580.33, DEMAND NOS. 2939 THRU 2990. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:' A. ORDINANCE NO. 81 -517: 2nd read. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 81 -643 - REZONING ANNEXATION AREA 80 -1 TO R -1 City Manager Koski presented Ordinance No. 81 -517 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REZONING ANNEXATION AREA 80 -1 TO R -1 for second reading by title only. Councilman Atkins moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 39984 - 6044 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD City Manager Koski presented a request for an extension of time to file final map for tract 39984, located at 6044 Temple City Boulevard, which is due to expire January 1, 1982. This action is necessary because of delays caused by County agencies. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one come forward to speak, Councilman Dennis moved to close public hearing, seconded by Mayor Merritt and carried. Councilman Dennis stated this problem of processing maps has been discussed before and he feels the Planning Commission should consider granting more time for completion of tentative maps. Councilman Atkins stated the Planning Commission is planning a study session in January with one of the items being just that. Councilman Tyrell stated the county's function is to serve these people and handle these cases in an expeditious manner and felt the City should bring some pressure to bear to expedite these matters under our contract agreement. 1 1 Council Minutes, December 1, 1981 - Page 3 Councilman Atkins moved to grant an extension of time to July 1, 1982, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Subrogation Claim by Automobile Club of Southern California City Manager Koski presented claim from Automobile Club of Southern California on behalf of their insured, Robert Piechowski for damages alleged to have occurred August 27, 1981 at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Live Oak. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny and refer to JPIA, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. RECESS TO CRA: Council recessed at 7:43 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Gillanders being absent; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held November 17, 1981 and adopted resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes of the Agency 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. II 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM - TRACT 37579, Halifax /Freer /Arden /Hallowell City Manager Koski presented a recommendation from the County Engineer to approve the water system for Tract No. 37579. Councilman Atkins moved to find the work completed as required by the Water System Agree- ment between the City and the developer and to release the Water System Agreement and the Faithful Performance Bond, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. B. PUBLIC WORKS RECOMMENDATION RE: CHIP SEAL PROGRAM City Manager Koski presented a memo concerning the problems encountered with the chip seal project in Maintenance Area 2. Staff is recommending the chip seal be repaired and slurry seal over the top for an estimated amount of $13,000. Council expressed concern the City should pay the additional $13,000 when the problem was not the fault of the City. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommendation as set forth in memo dated December 1, 1981 and on file in the City Clerk's office, and negotiate the cost through the County Road Department, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. C. ROBERTI - Z'BERG PROGRAM City Manager Koski presented correspondence from the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department advising the State is con- sidering reducing its general fund expenditures under the Roberti - Z'Berg program by $8 million and requesting the City communicate with our legislators opposing any reduction. Councilman Tyrell stated the proposed reduction is unfortunate, however the citizens of the state must recognize there is a shortage of money and he personally would support a letter encouraging a reduction but also encouraging a proportionate share in the reduction by all cities. Council Minutes, December 1, 1981 - Page 4 Councilman Dennis stated he feels any time the Council can encourage the State to reduce the costs of government it should be done. Councilman Atkins agreed with Councilman Dennis and he would not support the County Parks and Recreation Department's request to oppose a reduction. Mayor Merritt agreed that the State should be reducing their expendi- tures and expressed the hope that all cities would share in the reduction at the same rate. Councilman Tyrell moved to send a letter to our representative encouraging the reduction and an equal share of the amount to be expended after the reduction, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Tyrell, meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 15, 1981, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. MAYOR ATTEST: Chie Deputy City Clerk 1 1 1