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MINUTES
MAY 7 , 1974
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7 : 30 p.m. on Tuesday , May 7, 1974, in the Council
Chamber of the - City Hall.
2. The invocation was- given by Reverend Warren Howell, Bethlehem
Evangelic -Lutheran Church, 5319 N. Halifax Road.
3. The Pledge - of Allegiance- to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis .
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen-Gilbertson, Greenberg,- Merritt, Tyrell ,
Dennis
Absent: Councilmen-None
Also Present: City Manager Koski , City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Assistant to the City Manager
Biel , Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett, Public
Works Coordinator Leonetti
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of the City---Council held April 16 , 1974, as written, seconded
by 'Councilman Gilbertson and carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
6. ORDINANCE NO . 74-384: 2nd. read. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR R-3 AND
R-4 ZONED--PROPERTY AND PARKING STANDARDS
City Attorney Martin..presented Ordinance No. 74-384 entitled AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9122 , 9123 ,
9296 AND 9366 OF THE -TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOP-
MENT STANDARDS FOR THE R-3. AND R-4 ZONES AND PARKING STANDARDS for
second reading by title only. Councilman Gilbertson moved to waive
further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
7. YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY - Request for Rate Increase
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Yellow Cab Company o`f San Gabriel .Valley has requested City Council
to authorize an increase in fares as required by the City' s Business
License - Ordinance; the present rate was established in March of 1971;
the request, for - increase is' based upon increase in gasoline and
employee expenses ; that in June, 1973 a similar rate increase was
granted San Gabriel Valley Cab Company.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to approve an increase in fares per
letter from Yellow Cab Company .of San Gabriel Valley dated April 4, '
1974, seconded-by Councilman ,Greenberg and unanimously carried.
Staff was directed to ,prepar.e an appropriate letter to the Yellow Cab
Company.- of- San- Gabriel Valley- suggesting that reduced rates for services
rendered - senior- citizens be considered.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 74-1358 : PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ' RETIREMENT SYSTEM -
Resolution of Intent to Amend Agreement
City -Manager Koskipresented background information, stating the
• termination of Social Security- requires - expanding coverage under
Public Employees ' Retirement System to provide for survivorship;
PERS law requires that to contract for survivorship coverage the
City Council must pass a resolution of intention to approve an amend-
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ment to contract between the Board of Administration of PERS and
the City of Temple City.
Councilman -Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74-1358 A RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN" AMENDMENT- TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD
OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE' PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY OF- TEMPLE CITY, seconded- by Councilman Gilbertson and
unanimously- carried.
NEW BUSINESS :
9. RECOMMENDATIONS- FROM- PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of April 23, 1974
A. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CASE 74-415 AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP 32040
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held -April 23, 1974,
held public hearing and.:passed Resolutions 74-555PC and 74-556PC
recommending---to the City Council that the Provisional Plan, RPD
Case No. 74-415 -and--Tentative Tract Map 32040 be approved; the
Planning^ Commiss-ion also approved-Environmental Impact Report for
property located on Baldwin Avenue, east side of Baldwin, between
Olivae and Green Streets , said Planned Development �o consist of
t- 79 units in the currently zoned R-1 area-.
Councilman -Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing May 21, 1974,,-with
the consent-of the developer as required in Sections 150 and 152
of the State Subdivision Map Act, seconded-by Councilman . Greenberg
and unanimously carried.
B. MINOR LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
City Manager- Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning= Commi-ssion , at their regular meeting of April 23, 1974,
passed Resolution 74-1553PC recommending - to -the --City Council the
addition of a new section to- the Zoning- Code relating to Minor Lot
Line .adj,ustments , wherein' -a- neighbor.-could acquire small increments
of land: adjacent to his, following the. same procedures applicable to
minor- land subdivisions , except that the applicant would not be
required to prepare a final map as required in lot split procedures .
Councilman- Tyrell moved to set Public Hearing June 4, 1974 to consider
Planning Commission--recommendation, seconded by Councilman Merritt
EL and-unanimouslycarried.
C.. - -SEISMIC - SAFETY ELEMENT
City -,Manager Koski.pres-ented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their -regular-meeting held April 23, 1974,
recommended that the Seismic-Safety Element of the General Plan be
-- -performed-'by- an - outside consultant; the - City has been invited to
participate-with the- -cities-- of Alhambra, Arcadia, Duarte, E1 Monte.,
Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Sierra Madre and
South Pasadena in .selecting the firm of Envicom to perform the. s'-tate-
mandated--study on geologic and seismic hazards for West . San_.Gabriel
Valley at a --cost to the City of Temple City not to exceed $1,942.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize City's participation in a Joint
Seismic - Safety study to be -performed by private consultant, Envicom,
and approve the sum of $1 ,942- to be included in the Planning Department
budget for 1974-75, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously
carried.
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10 . RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of May 1, 1974
A. ALLEY WEST OF EL MONTE AVENUE : DAINES DRIVE TO OLIVE - SPEED
LIMIT REGULATION
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
property ,owners and residents fronting on alley west of E1 Monte
Avenue, Daines Drive to Olive Street, have expressed concern over
continued excessive speeds of local teenage drivers and others ,
and requested measures be taken to alleviate the problem which is
felt to be hazardous to children using the alley as a walkway;
Traffic Engineer has made a recommendation that 15 mph speed limit
regulations be placed at approaches to the public alley.
Answering questions put to him by Council re: speed limit and/or
speed bumps or built-in dips , Traffic Engineer Envall stated that
pursuant to California Vehicle Code 15-mile speed limit was the
lowest allowed on a dedicated right-of-way, and in his opinion speed
bumps would create a safety hazard for which the City would be liable.
Councilman Merritt moved to place two 15-mile per hour speed limit
signs' at approaches to the public 'alley west of E1 Monte Avenue
between� Daines Drive and Olive Street , seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and unanimously carried.
B. FY 74-75 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Commission, at their regular
meeting held on April '3, 1974, reviewed items previously discussed
which were felt to be of a priority nature, consistent with public
safety and recommended six items to be included in the FY 1974-75
budget per memo dated April 16, .1974.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to refer the six items as listed in memo
dated April 16, 1974 and on file in the City Clerk's office to budget
session, seconded by Councilman Merritt and unanimously carried.
11. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT :, San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
City Manager. Koski presented background information, advising the
San- Gabriel Valley Humane Society has requested renewal of their
agreement to provide animal control service to the City for a period
of three years , requesting an- increase in license fees to $7 from
the existing $5 , and $3. 50 for spayed or neutered animals pursuant
4 to SB 335 , which requires all cities which license dogs or cats to
issue licenses for half or less of the required fee for a dog or cat
that has been spayed .or neutered. The San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
also requests an increase in board fees from $1 to $2 per day due to
the increasing costs in food and overhead.
Mr: -J, Trout, San- Gabriel Valley Humane Society, responded to questions
concerning the operation. of the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society ,
stating the Society patrols public streets six days per week for a
period of 20 hours during that six days , in addition to response time
answering calls from residents regarding stray, injured or dangerous
dogs or other animals , including dead animals at any time of day or
night.
Mr. Lloyd Voorhes , 5332 Farago , stated as a postal delivery man working
in the vicinity of Live Oak Park, he sees loose dogs every day.
Councilman Tyrell moved to .approve. renewal of agreement authorizing
increase in license fees - and board fees as requested for a period
of one year and.. authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded
by Councilman Greenberg and unanimously carried.
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12 . APPRAISAL OF CITY OWNED BUILDINGS RE :. INSURABLE VALUE
City Manager Koski presenteda proposal from Donahue-LaMoureaux,Inc.
to appraise the insurable value of city owned buildings . The City
is presently-, carrying fire insurance policies based upon estimates
provided .by the insurance broker at his best estimate; the values of
city properties have not been evaluated since their acquisition. Our
present insurance broker has recommended that city owned buildings ,
namely the City Hall and buildings at Live Oak Park, be appraised so
that a realistic value can be determined for insurance purposes .
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the appraisal of city owned
buildings by Donahue-LaMoureaux, .Inc". . and appropriate additional
funds in the amount of $350 from the General Fund and amend the
adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and'
unanimously carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO . 74-1360 : ESTABLISHMENT OF RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
City Manager Koski presented background information, advising that
at their meeting held April 16 , 1974, the Community Redevelopment
Agency recommen ded. the appointment of City Planning Commission as
the -Relocation Appeals Board pursuant to California Health and
Safety Code Section 33417 . 5.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 74-1360 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL ESTABLISHING A RELOCATION BOARD PURSUANT TO
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION .33417. 5 by title only, seconded by
Councilman-Merritt and- unanimously carried.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 74-1361: WARRANTS & DEMANDS , Demand Nos . 9874 through
9992 in the amount of $154, 052 . 4l . .
- Councilman Merritt. moved to adopt Resolution No . 74-1361 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $154,052 ,41, DEMANDS NOS . 9874 THRU 9992 ,
seconded by Councilman Greenberg and unanimously carried.
15. COMMUNICATIONS :
A. Temple City -Chamber of Commerce - Request for Sidewalk Sale,
May 25, 1974
City Manager Koski presented a communication from the Temple City
Chamber - of Commerce requesting approval to hold a sidewalk sale on
Saturday; May 2.5, 1974, between .the hours of 9 : 30 a.m. and 5 : 00 p .m.
on both sides of Las Tunas ' Drive between Kauffman and Cloverly Avenues .
Councilman --Tyrell.-moved .,to approve, subject to necessary insurance and
removal of. signs on- light. standards immediately following the sale,
-seconded-by- Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
- .B.- -Temple - City Chamber of. Commerce _ Community Picnic
City Manager Koski presented-a communication from the Temple City
Chamber of Commerce requesting approval to sponsor the 1st. Annual All
Community Picnic to be held. Sunday, June 2, 1974, at Live Oak Park,
between the hours of 1: 00 p .m. and 7: 00 p .m. Councilman Merritt
moved to -approve request pursuant to their letter dated April 26, 1974,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unanimously carried.
C. "' Hartford Insurarcc Company - Bertolone, 9755 E . Val, Claim
- for Damages
City Manager Koski presenteda communication from Hartford Insurance
Company claiming subrogation rights in their settlement of claim by
George'- Bertolone, 9755 E. Val Street, for damages to their roof,
which claim had previously been denied and referred to City insurance
carrier for further action.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to deny and refer to insurance carrier
for further action, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and unan-
imously carried.
16 . TIME FOR THOSE IN AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Frank Zrna,_ 9021 Emperor , inquired the status of R-3 and R-4
development standards , stated .the parking requirements for R-3
zoned property. were too stringent and feels Temple City is zoning
out apartments in favor of condominiums .
Mrs . Zrna, 9021 Emperor , stated the development standards were
so strict, architects were unable to prepare a proposal which
would be approved by the Planning.. Department.
Mr. Lloyd Voorhes , 5332 Farago Avenue , inc . d into the zoning
status o the area bounded by...Santa Anita Avenue and Welland Ave-
nu.e Mayor Dennis advised the City is presently reviewing that
area for modification of the General Plan and the Planning Depart
went should be contacted concerning.,.when the Planning_._.Commission
will be reviewing._the. matter.
Mr. William H_arker,__9956 Broadway, expressed his appreciation for
the sidewalk construction. ��on the south side of Broadway between
Baldwin and Golden West,, the work having_.been accomplished with
the minimum amount of inconvenience.
Mrs . Penny Graham,_ President_ .of Temple City,_Chamber _of Commerce ,
reminded Council the Chamber Membership__Meeting._ s held on the
second Wednesday of each month; 150 attended the recent Dodgers
vs Mets game, the next event planned for September 3 ; and re-
ported on results of the election to the Board of Directors.
Mrs . Graham also stated she had obtained an estimate for comple-
ting-.-sidewalks on Longden Avenue from Rosemead Boulevard to the
Wash and would submit same to the City.
Mr. Pat Owens 5341 Santa Anita Avenue ,.. inquired into considera-
tion of zone change . in his area. Planning Director Dragicevich
advised the Planning Commission would be considering inconsist-
encies between the Zoning Code and the General Plan at their
meeting to be held May 14, 1974.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 8 :35 p .m. to_ meet as the Community Rede-
velopment Agency.
Council convened as the Community Redevelopment Agency., approved the
minutes of the regular meetings_ held April 2 , 1.974 and April 16 , 1974,
approved agreements'_ relatingto legal. and consultant' s services for
acquisition of real estate properties in Parcel "B" of the Rosemead
Boulevard Redevelopment Project and requested loan from City Council,
approved consultants fees for the implementation of the Rosemead Boul-
evard Redevelopment project, requesting a loan from City Council, and
received and filed communication expressing appreciation and satis-
faction with services rendered by appraisers . The minutes of the
Community Redevelopment Agency are set forth in full in the minutes
of that Agency.
Mr Merritt moved to adjourn to. .the next meeting of the Community Rede-
velopment Agency to be held Tuesday, May 21, 1974, seconded by Mr. Gil-
bertson and carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 : 45 p .m.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
'17 . MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS :
A. On motion by_ Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman
.an
Greenberg_ d unanimously. carried;• Council approved loan to
Community Redevelopment Agency_ for. the follow in :_ l)- Charles R.
Martin for condemnation and trial action fees , . �1,000; 2) Mr. A.
Berest for negotiation services for acquisition of real..property,
$11,000; 3) special counsel March services , $4,324.5 $;14) Title
Insurance for condemnation guarantee reports for the remaining
parcels in Parcel "B" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment
Project, $3 ,200; and 5) M. W. Finley_ Co. , topographical map ,
$1,950.
B. Resolution No. 74-1359 : Endorsing„_ Senate Resolution 77
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt Resolution No. 74-1359 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ADOPTING SENATE RESOLUTION 77 PASSED BY THE CALIFORNIA SENATE
ON FEBRUARY 6 , 1974, seconded by_.Councilman Greenberg_ gnd unan-
imously. carried.
C. ' League of California Cities New Mayors and City Council
Institute - May 15-17 , , 1974, Monterey- .
Councilman Merritt moved. to authorize Councilman Greenberg ' s
attendance to the 13th Biennial New Mayors and City Council In-
stitute scheduled for May 15-17 in Monterey and approve expend-
iture of attendant expenses , ' seconded by_ Councilman Gilbertson
and carried.
D. California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioners
and Board Members Workshop , . May_ 31-June 2 , Camp Hawthorne
Councilman -Gilbertson moved to authorize Parks and Recreation
Commissioner Seibert' s attendance to California Association of
Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members Workshop to
be held May. 3.1-June 2 , 1974, at Camp Hawthorne and approve at-
tendant expenses , seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried.
E. City: Seminar - Fall 1974
Councilman Gilbertson moved to. approve a tentative date of
October 26 , 1974 for the Fall 1974 City Seminar and authorize
the payment of $100 deposit to Kellogg-West and to amend the
adopted_._budget_• accordingly, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
unanimously carried.
F. Code Enforcement
city.-Manag_gX_ Koski presented staff report concerning properties
located at 9834 Las Tunas Drive and 9071 Olive Street. Coun-
cilman_ Gilbertson moved to receive and file, seconded by Mayor
Dennis and carried.
G. Status Report: Problems at Live Oak Park
City Manager Koski presented staff report concerning problems at
Live Oak Park. . Councilman Gilbertson moved to receive and file ,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
H. Request for Budget Adjustment - Parks and Recreation Department
On motion by Councilman •Merritt, seconded by Councilman Greenberg
and carried, Council approved appropriation of additional funds
in the amount of $803 for necessary repairs to the Pitman Hotstik
aerial tower and amend the adopted budget accordingly.
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I. Senate Bill 1753
Mayor Dennis directed Council' s attention -to Senate Bill 1753
which would pre-empt_ City' s_ right _to. limit the number of ve-
hicles to be stored in back yards .
Councilman Tyrell moved to oppose_.Senate Bill 1753 , seconded by
Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
J. Authorization for Submittal of Application for FAUS Funds -
Resurf acing_of Las Tunas Drive
City__Manager,_.Koski presented background information, stating
that Temple City has an allocation in the FY 74-75 FAUS Funds
for which application must be made .prior to May 24. The City
proposes to spend matching funds in the amount of $17 ,000 in
the resurfacing__of•_L_as_ ....Tunas Drive which estimated cost would
be $100, 000 .
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize Mayor and City Manager to
execute agreement with the County for submittal of an application
to the California Department of Transportation for FAUS Funds to
resurface Las Tunas Drive , seconded by. Councilman Gilbertson and
carried.
K. Councilman Tyrell called Council' s attention to a commiihica-
tion received by the Sheriff ' s Department from Mr . & Mrs . B.
Miller expressing__their appreciation of the fine work the officers
are doing__with.. regard to the Neighborhood Car Program.
L. Councilman Greenberg congratulated staff on the fine Youth in
Government. Day. program .and the p_ar.ticipation by_ the young--people
involved.
Councilman Greenberg_ expressed concern regarding__the_ rep9Tt re-
leased by the Sheriff' s Department which showed an increase in
1973. arrest figures,.,over that of 1972 , and suggested. 'this as an
item .for discussion at a Sheriff' s breakfast meeting",_ _
M. Mayor Dennis expressed concern regarding deferred maintenance
of buildings at Live Oak Park and requested this item be discussed
at FY 74-75 budget sessions .
18. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by_ Councilman Tyrell,_ seconded by Councilman Gilbertson,
the meeting was adjourned at 9 : 05 p .m. Next regular meeting of
the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 21, 1974, 7 :30 p .m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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MAYOR,
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Chief Deputy City Clerk..