HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1981-12-15_Regular 1981CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
DECEMBER 15, 1981
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 1981, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Mike Gleason, Assistant to the Pastor,
1st Baptist Church of Temple City, 6019 N. Baldwin Avenue.
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, 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 moved to approve Items A through H on the Consent
Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of December 1, 1981
Approved as written.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - Meeting of December 8, 1981
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning
Commission at their regular meeting held December 8, 1981.
C. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: SLURRY SEAL PROJECT - MAINTENANCE AREA # #1
Accepted the work performed pursuant to specifications for Maintenance
Area #1 and a portion of Maintenance Area #6, not including the work
in the area recently chip sealed, and authorized a progress payment
to the contractor in the amount of $44,839.18.
D. APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS: TRACT 37579
Halifax /Freer /Arden /Hallowell
Approved the monument and tie points completed by the private contractor
and released dash deposit in the amount of $2,500.00.
E. REQUEST TO USE FACILITIES FEBRUARY 26, 27, and 28, 1982
38TH ANNUAL CAMELLIA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Approved request from the Camellia Festival °Committee for use of ,
various facilities as set forth in their letter dated December 4,'
1981, subject to all necessary permits and legal requirements,
including Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $5 million.
F. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Nell G. Connolly
Received claim for damages alleged to have occurred August 28, 1981
in the parking lot at 9635 Las Tunas Drive and denied and referred
to JP IA .
Council Minutes, December 15, 1981 - Page 2
G. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2034: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 81 -2035: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 81 -2035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$141,100.22, DEMAND NOS. 2991 THRU 3210.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
City Manager Koski presented communication from West San Gabriel
Valley Health Advisory Council requesting City Council support
reallocation of necessary resources to the Alhambra Health Center.
Councilman Tyrell stated he does not feel Council can evaluate
whether this would be an appropriate action, since the County budget
in not within Council's purview and moved to receive and file,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
B. City Manager Koski stated Assemblyman Mountjoy's office called
regarding reapportionment litigation and requested supported as
friends of the court.
Councilman Tyrell stated that, assuming it would be an appropriate
action, he doubted the City Attorney would be able to do anything
within the time allotment. City Attorney confirmed and Council
received and filed.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. George Maier, 10808 E. Olive Street, stated he has erected a
fence on the corner of his lot which he has been told does not meet
the City code. He feels he has been unfairly treated because of so
many other violations of the same ordinance. The fence keeps the
headlights of vehicles shining in his house, reduces noise and gives
him privacy. In answer to, question from Council, Mr. Maier stated
he erected the fence to replace the shrubbery he was required to
cut back.
1
1
In answer to questions from Council, Planning Director Shaw stated
he drove Olive Street from Baldwin to Arden and did not see any overt
violations of the code; that is, solid wall or fence in excess of the
height allowed. There were some incidents of fences which have been
overgrown with ivy since their erection and might now be in violation
of the code.
Councilman Atkins stated he is not sure what Mr. Maier is asking for
Can a variance be granted for something like this? Councilman Ty(rel
stated the fence was installed after having to reduce the height of
the shrubbery in direct violation of the code and a variance can't
be given for that. In his opinion, the problem lies in the fact ;there
is no permit system for erecting fences.
Councilman Tyrell moved to refer the matter to the Planning Commission
rnr their review, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
}' ECESS TO CRA:
Al. this time, Council recessed .to net as the Community Redevelopment Agenc::
approved the minutes of December 1, 1981 and approved annual report from
Council Minutes, December 15, 1981 - Page 3
July 1, 1980 to June 30, 1981 and transmittal to the City Council. The
minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
I 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
A. ANNUAL REPORT - JULY 1, 1980 TO JUNE 30, 1981
Councilman Atkins moved to accept the Community Redevelopment Agency
Annual Report and instruct staff to transmit to Department of Housing
and Community Development, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
1
IATTEST:
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL TREASURERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WORKSHOP -
POMONA, FEBRUARY 19 -21, 1982
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the attendance of the City Treasurer
to subject conference and authorize necessary expenses, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
B. Mayor Merritt stated he had received a letter from East San
Gabriel Valley Services for the Disabled requesting financial
assistance in the amount of $1,000 to maintain their level of
service. It was Council's opinion the Mayor write a letter and
explain the City cannot make a donation of public funds.
C. Councilman Tyrell directed Council's attention to the memo
from George Voigt to the subcommittee of City Managers regarding
fire district reorganization, stating he feels it is appropriate
to get the Board of Supervisors out of the district and would like
more information on this matter.
D. Councilman Atkins expressed concern over young girls being
dropped off in the community after dark to solicit from door to
door, stating it is a major safety problem. He also requested
staff obtain a copy of a new ordinance adopted by the City of
Pasadena which prohibits after dark solicitation.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Tyrell,
meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, January 5, 1982, 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
Chief Deputy City Clerk
MAYOR