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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 4, 1976
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Greenberg called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7 : 30 p .m. on Tuesday, May 4, 1976, in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Norlyn Brough, Church of the
Nazarene, 9953 Las Tunas Drive.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Greenberg.
At this time Mayor Greenberg, on behalf of the City' Council, accepted
with appreciation, a plaque from City officials of the Town of West
Seneca, New York, presented by Miss Barbara Brennan, Domestic Exchange
Student at Temple City High-. School.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen-Dennis ,Gilbertson,Merritt',Tyrell,Greenb erg
Absent: Councilmen-None
Also Present : City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES :
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of the City Council held April 20, 1976, as written, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS :
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 : 30 p .m. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 76-466 - FREE STANDING SIGN
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City
Council, at their regular meeting held April 6, 1976, continued the
public hearing on the proposed K-Mart free standing sign to allow
staff to meet with developers- to review the design, type, height and
number of free standing signs for the shopping center . It was the
.feeling of the developers they need identification of their businesses ,
and it ,was the- general concensus that the K-Mart building. have a
separate sign, and Albertson's and Clark Drugs share a .double sign,
with' a future tenant at the south end having its own sign.
Mayor Greenberg reopened the public hearing . Planning Director
Dragicevich gave staff report by means of architects renderings
exhibited, giving data regarding sign area, illumination, etc.
Mr,' Robert Peterson, architect for the developers , stated that the
shopping center from Las Tunas- Drive to Broadway is 1,400 lineal
feet and a center of this size would need at least two or three
pylon signs for identification of the businesses and tenants ; that
in addition, Rosemead Boulevard is a primary road with fast moving
traffic and motorists should be able to get quick information on
the location of businesses in' the, center. Mr . Peterson advised that
the signs are architecturally compatible with the buildings and the
shopping center in general.
There being no other persons come -forward to speak, Councilman
Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman
Tyrell and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to find the Environmental Impact Report
prepared for the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project area is
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applicable to the signs in the shopping center, seconded by Council-
man Merritt and carried,
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Councilman Gilbertson moved to deny the original request for 35-foot
free-standing sign for K-Mart, . and to establish a policy to allow a
maximum height of 20 feet for free-standing signs identifying a single
business , and a maximum height of 26 feet for free-standing signs
identifying two or more businesses within the Redevelopment Project
area-, . to include one 20 foot sign for K-Mart, one 26 foot sign for
Albertson's and Clark Drugs , and one 20 foot sign for a future major
tenant- as - shown- on Exhibit A-1, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
7 . ACCEPTANCE OF BID: CASH CONTRACT NO . 8862-X - ENCINITA AVENUE,
LAS TUNAS TO BROADWAY
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating .the City
Council, at their regular 'meeting held March 2, 1976, 'authorized the
advertising and receiving of bids-.for the improvement of Encinita
Avenue from Las Tunas Drive to Broadway; twelve bids were received
with- the� apparent low bidder being E C Construction Company in the
amount of -$97, 756.88. The County Road Department has reviewed the
bids and recommended awarding the contract to E C Construction Company.
4 Councilman Merritt moved to find that the Draft Environmental Impact
Report be amended to include the comments of those who testified at
the public hearing by incorporating. a- copy of the minutes in the
report; that the City Council certify that the Environmental Impact
Report has been completed in conformance with the California Environ-
mental Quality Act and the state guidelines and that the City Council
has reviewed and considered the information contained in the report;
and that any adverse environmental impact contained in the report is
overruled. and. counterbalanced by economic and social needs , objectives
and concerns in providing this community with private and public im-
provements , of municipal import as set forth in the findings indicated
in the minutes , seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to accept the low bid from E C Construction
Company in the amount of $979756. 88, and authoriz.e .the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign the agreement, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
NEW BUSINESS :
8, RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR' STREET SWEEPING'CONTRACT - REQUEST FOR
t RATE INCREASE: COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY
City Manager Koski advised the City has received a request from
Community Disposal Company to renew their contract for Street
Sweeping Services on a three-year basis -with a 101 rate increase.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve a rate increase of 10% and
authorize the Mayor- and City Clerk to sign a 'three year agreement
providing for annual review- of 'cliarges , seconded by Councilman
Dennis and carried
9 . RECOMMENDATION- FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
April 21, 1976 - REQUEST' TO PLACE PLANT AND MEMORIAL PLAQUE IN
TEMPLE CITY PARK
City Manager Koski advised the Parks and Recreation Commission
received a request from friends of Valerie Gartner Calzia, a former
resident of Temple City who passed away recently, toplant a Camellia
bush in Temple City Park.'with a bronze plaque in her memory. In
reviewing the request, the Commission approved the planting of a
Camellia bush on the west side of the park, but was of the opinion
athat a memorial plaque to an individual is inappropriate.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the recommendation of the Parks
and Recreation Commission as set forth in their memo dated April 22,
and on file in the City Clerks office, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
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10 . RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of April 27, 1976
AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE - NOISE ORDINANCE
City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular
meeting held April 27, 1976 , adopted Resolution No . 76-687PC recom-
mending the addition of a noise ordinance to the Temple City Zoning
Code.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to set public hearing June 1 , 1976, to
consider the proposed noise ordinance, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 76-1547 : EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No . 76-1547 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL,
seconded by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 76-1548 : WARRANTS & DEMANDS , Demand Nos . 4160 thru
4238 in the amount of $48 , 299 .43 .
Councilman Tyrell moved ' to adopt Resolution No. 76-1548 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND
DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $48, 299 .43 , DEMAND NOS . 4160 THRU 4238,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
13. COMMUNICATIONS :
A. Claim for Damages - Romolo Fazzi, 6032 N. Reno
City Manager Koski presented claim received from Romolo Fazzi,
6032 N. Reno, for damages to his automobile alleged to have resulted
from a tree limb falling on his automobile April 28, 1976 .
Councilman Tyrell moved to deny claim and refer to the City's
insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
14. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mrs . Marianne Milch, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, advised Council
_ the slate oE of icers for 1976-77 and invited- Council to attend their
Installation to be held Friday, June 4. Mrs . Milch also advised the
Quota Club is holding a' tea June 6 at the home of C. Ray Johnston.
RECESS TO CRA:
The City Council recessed at 7 :-56 p .m, to meet as the Community Redevelop-
ment Agency, . al'l members being -present; approved the minutes of the regular
meeting held April 20 1976; approved Termination Agreement with W. E.
Cooper Lumber� Company; approved wall signs for the Southern California
Savings & Loan. Building on Parcel "'B-", adopted resolution approving warrants
and demands ; approved draft letter. to Coldwell Banker regarding deferment of
payments under their Commission Agreement;- concurred with City Council
policy relating to- height limitations for signs in the Rosemead Boulevard
Redevelopment Project area; continued to -May 18-consideration of proposed
sign for the car wash -located at Rosemead Boulevard and Broadway; and .
authorized retaining a consulting engineer to provide inspection for the
parking lot in an amount not to exceed $3,000.;;
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
15 . ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no^.action to be taken.
• 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS :
A. H.O.Y. - Request for funding
City Manager Koski advised the City had received a request from Buck
Norlin requesting financial assistance for their 1976-77"fiscal budget .
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Councilman. Dennis stated that based on the materials submitted by
HOY, Temple. City residents' represent 29% of their total counseling;
that he feels there is a definite need for their services , however
their request should be considered with other budgetary items .
Councilman Merritt felt the request should be continued to the City
Council budget discussions .
Councilman Tyrell stated that HOY did not indicate in their request
the fact they have made application for some $150 ,000 under revenue
sharing, - and that the County has , in fact, , approved a grant in excess
of $100; 000 from revenue sharing; also there is a new counseling service,
Valley West Counseling, contracting with San Gabriel. Valley Juvenile
Diversion Project serving Temple City and Arcadia and he would like to
take at look at their activities .
Councilman Gilbertson stated if the Council is going to give serious
consideration to their request, he would like to see more complete
documentation of their income distribution by location. Councilman
Gilbertson also stated that he is also concerned. -that the Council
wouid' be considering. a public social service as a new service and
should be prepared to receive requests from other public agencies .
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Mayor Greenberg stated his feelings parallel Councilman Dennis ' , in
that this type of service must be weighed in view of other budget
priorities .
Councilman Merritt moved to continue the request from HOY to Council
budget session, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
B. Kauffman Avenue, - south of Sparklett - Acquisition of Right-of-Way
City Manager Koski advised the City Council, at their regular meeting
held April 6 , 1976, authorized the preparation of an appraisal report
for acquisition of right-of-way for the extension of Kauffman Avenue,
south of Sparklett Street„
T Councilman Gilbertson moved.."to .authorize the City -Attorney to begin
negotiations for acquisition of the necessary properties for the
appraised amount, and authorize staff to- begin negotiations for plans
r._ and specifications for Council approval", ° seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
C. Budget Amendment - -Public Works
City Manager Koski advised an alternative proposed program to the
adopted budget was submitted to City Council November 7, 1975 ; sub-
sequently an additional project not included.- in the- alternate pro-
gram was. submitted April 23, 1976 concerning the acquisition of
right-of-way on Kauffman Avenue, Staff has prepared a budget recon-
cilliation for FY 1975-76 which would return $143,538 to the reserve
fund.
Councilman Gilbertson moved to adopt the recommended 1975-76 projects
pursuant to the summary dated April 30, 1976 and on file in the City
Clerks office, and amend. the budget accordingly, seconded by Council-
man Tyrell and carried.
D. Garibaldi Avenue - Oak Avenue to Golden West
On motion by Councilman Dennis , seconded by Councilman Merritt and .
carried, Council authorized a continuation of design for the widening
of Garibaldi 2 feet on each side to 40 feet, including curb , gutter
and sidewalks .
. E. City of Los Angeles vs . County of Los Angeles , et al
City Manager Koski presented a request from John Todd, Chairman,
Special Committee of City Attorneys in subject matter, for an additional
charge of 1/10 of 1% of the City's 1975-76 Sheriff's budget to raise
the necessary funds to discharge the current obligations with respect
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to the Motion for Summary Judgment and to support attendant costs
and fees should the City of Los Angeles appeal the decision. Temple
City's share would be $488 . 84.
I Councilman Merritt moved to approve an additional expenditure of 1/10
of 1% of the City's 1975-76 Sheriffs budget in the- amount of $488. 84,
payable to John Sanford Todd, Trustee of Special Committee, seconded
by Councilman Gilbertson and carried.
F. Councilman Gilbertson advised the Executive :Committee of the San
Gabriel Valley Association of Cities has approved a budget for 1976-77
which could be met by a flat annual rate to each member City in the
amount of $750 . 00 .
G. It was the concensus of the City Council not to go on record as
opposing Initiative 15 on the June 8 ballot, leaving it up to the
individual elector.
H. Councilman Tyrell stated his concerns with problems at Live Oak
Park, and felt Council should consider fulltime supervision. Council-
man Tyrell also felt Council should assist in the construction of a
new concession stand at the park.
Councilman Tyrell directed Council 's attention to a possible 15%
increase in'.Sheriff's costs for the next fiscal year and felt Council
may be faced with consideration of an alternate police service.
Councilman- Tyrell suggested a committee be appointed to make recom-
mendations- with regard to our natural resources , citing the severe
draught which is anticipated this summer.
I. Councilman Dennis requested a study be made with regard to the
signal phasing at Arden Avenue and Lower Azusa Road in that he felt
a hazard may exist with the present timing in conversion to flashing
yellow.
J. On motion by Councilman Gilbertson, seconded by Councilman Tyrell,
and carried, Council approved a request from A. M: Paving Company for
an extension of eight working days to complete Contract No. 1, Live
Oak Park.
K. On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson
and carried, Council authorized warrants to be drawn for City officials
attending the California Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs ,
May, 20-23, 1976
r 17 , ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gilbertson,
. meeting adjourned at 8: 32 p"m, Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, May 18 , 1976, 7 : 30 p .m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
IV,
MAYOR
ATTEST
Chi Deputy City_::Cler