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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 21, 1988
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted on June 17, 1988, Mayor Swain
called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30
P.M. on Tuesday, June 21,. 1988.
2. The invocation was given by Presiding Elder, Jim Chapple of
The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, 9468 Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor
Swain.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Also Present:
PRESENTATION:
Councilmen Atkins, Breazeal, Froehle,
Gillanders and Swain.
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Community Development Director Dawson,
Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Parks
and Recreation Director Kobett,Asst. to
the City Manager, Keyth Durham, Julie
Estrada of the Temple City Times and a
representative of the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune.
Rick Konrad, President, Chamber of Commerce, presented an
award to Councilman Gillanders in appreciation for the job
he did as Mayor and for his work with the Chamber.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously
carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 7, 1988
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE
1, 1988 - BALDWIN AVENUE & LIVE OAK AVENUE, ADDITIONAL
REGULATIONS -
Council approved a "Right Lane Must Turn Right" sign
for westbound traffic on Live Oak Ave. at Baldwin Ave.;
along with right turn arrow on the #2 lane pavement; a
through arrow on the #1 lane pavement and approved a
new red curb on the north side of Live Oak Ave. from
26' to 66' (40) east of the east curb line of Baldwin
Avenue.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING
OF JUNE 14, 1988 -
Council set public hearing for July 19, 1988, on
General Plan amendments and /or- zone changes in
four study areas of the City.
Council received and filed the memo outlining
actions taken by the Planning Commission at their
regular meeting of June 14, 1988.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 2
D. ACCEPTANCE OF WATER SYSTEM: EXONERATION OF BOND, TRACT
#43189 LOWER AZUSA ROAD /GOLDEN WEST -
Council approved the work completed as required by the
Water System Agreement and released the security de-
posit in the amount of $75,000.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: WHEELCHAIR RAMP CONSTRUCTION AND
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, JOSIP
KOVAC CONSTRUCTION (PROJECT 87 -6) -
Council accepted work performed and authorized City
Clerk to record Notice of Completion; authorized pay-
ment to Josip Kovac in the amount of $73,353.87 and
authorized payment of the 10% retention in the amount
of $8,150.43 at the end of the 35 -day lien period.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2786: AUTHORIZING COUNTY TO COLLECT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEES FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2786 authorizing the
addition of special - assessment fees to the property tax
bills.
G. PROGRESS PAYMENT: CREATIVE HOMES, INC., LIVE OAK PARK
(PROJECT 87 -4) -
Council authorized progress payment #1 to Creative
Homes in the amount of $60,525.00.
H. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES, INC.
- DIAL -A -RIDE PROGRAM -
Council approved the Amendment to Agreement with Commu-
nity Transit Services, Inc. to provide the City's
Dial -A -Ride service from July 1, 1988 through June 30,
1989, to include 650 additional hours of service at a
total cost of $159,715.82 and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to sign said Amendment to Agreement.
I. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACT
1988 -89 -
Council approved the request for execution of Community
Development Block Grant contract with the Los Angeles
County Community Development Commission.
J. BUDGET AMENDMENTS - FISCAL YEAR 1987 -88 -
Council approved amendments to the 1987 -88 budget per
staff memo dated June 15, 1988, and authorized the
appropriation of $96,730.00 from the General Fund to
various accounts for fiscal year ending June 30, 1988.
K. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS CITY
PROPERTY -
Council declared submitted list of obsolete equipment
and materials as surplus and authorized disposal via
public sale pursuant to Sections 2509 and 2510 of the
Temple City Municipal Code.
L CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES - COMMU-
NITY DISPOSAL CO. -
Council approved extension of the current street sweep-
ing contract with Community Disposal Co. through June
30, 1991 (three years) at a cost not to exceed $86,000
per year and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the street sweeping contract extension agreement.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 3
M. DEFERRED COMP PROGRAM: EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT -
Council approved extension of the Deferred Compensation
Plan Agreement with American Savings and Loan Associa-
tion.
N. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2789: EMPLOYMENT OF BUDGETED PERSON-
NEL -
Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2789 approving the
appointment of budgeted personnel.
0. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2790: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS -
Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2790 approving claims
and demands in the amount of $525,038.98.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. RESOLUTION WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR MC DONALDS'S
RESTAURANT AT 9831 EAST LAS TUNAS DRIVE (PERNECKY)
City Manager Koski - provided—background information
stating that at their meeting of June 7, 1988, Council
voted to approve Modification to Conditional Use Permit
69 -285 to allow drive -thru service and to permit utili-
zation of an R -2 zoned lot immediately north of the
site for a customer parking lot. Council approved this
project subject to conditions which would be reviewed
for approval at this meeting.
Mayor Swain stated she had received a phone call from
one of the neighbors questioning whether or not notices
had been sent to the residents within the 300 -foot
radius for the June 7, 1988 hearing because he could
not find anyone who received such a notice, and he
wanted to know what his recourse would be.
Attorney Martin stated that if 1, 2 or 3 did not re-
ceived the notice, it`would stand; however, if nobody
received it, an inquiry would have to be made. Giving
notice is due process and it must be done.
Bob Boyd, 5937 Agnes, stated he was very surprised to
read in the newspaper that the Appeal had been ap-
proved. A petition with over 200 names was submitted
against this case. He checked with 8 houses within the
300 foot radius and no one received a notice. He felt
more people would have attended the City Council meet-
ing if they had known about the hearing.
Community Development Director Dawson stated the notice
sent to Mr. Boyd for the Planning Commission hearing
was returned and is on file.
City Manager Koski stated this is not a public hearing
and Council could defer adoption of the resolution for
two weeks to allow time to verify if notices were
mailed. If the notices have gone out, no further
notification will be sent.
Councilman Atkins moved to continue this item for two
weeks subject to verification of notices being sent,
seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously car-
ried.
B. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -
Councilman Breazeal stated he would abstain from any
discussion or voting on this item because of a possible
conflict of interest.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 4
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that the City has an agreement with the Temple
City Chamber of Commerce since 1967. Originally the
contract was reviewed annually but in 1985, it was
extended for a period of two years and provided for an
expanded program of work as outlined in staff's memo.
On June 9, 1988, the Chamber submitted a "recap" of
activities relating to the agreement, including re-
sponses to the new items which were added to the agree-
ment in 1985. A secretary was hired, additional office
space acquired and the Revitalization Committee was
formed. However, in staff's opinion, intended goals
stipulated in Section I (e) have not been met. Chamber
did submit a report relating to other activities which
reflected an active and productive year. Mr. Koski
then outlined the program of work for the new year
indicating those areas calling for a major effort and
items of high priority. Staff also requested the
Chamber provide a quarterly report to Council of gen-
eral activities and programs.
Rick Konrad, President, Chamber of Commerce, said he
saw -no problem whatsoever with staff -!s recommendations.
The Chamber hoped to keep a close relationship with
Council and are optimistic about working with Council-
man Breazeal on the Revitalization Committee and to
fulfill Sections (d) and (e) of the contract. Answer-
ing an inquiry from Councilman Atkins, Mr. Konrad said
the Chamber would send monthly reports for Council's
review. Continuing, Mr. Konrad said it was the Cham-
ber's goal for dependency on the City to decrease.
They have not raised dues in four years but planned an
increase in January 1989 as a means of increasing
revenue.
Councilman Froehle expressed his desire to receive a
quarterly report containing an item -by -item update on
each of the 16 or 17 items to be accomplished as listed
in the agreement. Councilman Froehle also discussed
the City's share and said it was not intended to be a
long term continuing commitment, but was to help the
Chamber with the revitalization of the downtown area.
In the future the money may not be there from the City
and he would encourage the Chamber to plan ahead to
increase their revenue from sources other than the
City.
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve renewal of
contract with the Chamber of Commerce for one year
subject to a six -month review, and to include monthly
progress reports; seconded by Councilman Froehle and
motion carried, with Councilman Breazeal abstain-
ing.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1988 -89 BUDGET
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that the Council received the Proposed Budget
for FY 1988 -89 on June 7, 1988 and a study session was
held on June 13, 1988. Pursuant to Council comments
regarding personnel, operating expenses and capital
outlay as noted in staff's memo dated June 21, 1988,
the proposed budget is provided for review subject to
public comment and any subsequent changes.
Mayor Swain stated Council held a study session, with
residents present, to go over the proposed budget,
which has been available for review at City Hall.
Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and in-
vited anyone wishing to address the City Council on the
matter to come forward at this time.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 5
As there was no one who wished to speak on this issue,
Councilman Breazeal moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins noted that a FAX machine for
$2,000.00 was an item listed but was not discussed at
the Study Session. He had no problem with a FAX ma-
chine but felt it should be noted and included in the
budget.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Resolution No.
88 -2787, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPT-
ING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE
CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1988 -89, seconded by Council-
man Gillanders and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Resolution No.
88 -2791, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A SALARY SCHEDULE AND PAY PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 1988 -89, seconded by Councilman Froehle
and unanimously carried.
D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL.OF PLANNING COMMIS-
SION DENIAL OF ZONE VARIANCE 88 -923 AT 5829 SULTANA
AVENUE (MIKE MILOSAVLJEVIC) -
Providing background information, City Manager Koski
stated this item was continued from the City Council
meeting of June 7, 1988. On June 14, 1988, the Plan-
ning Commission adopted a resolution recommending that
the subject site and surrounding area along this por-
tion of Sultana Avenue be redesignated to Low Density
Residential on the General Plan and be rezoned R -1.
This General Plan amendment will come before Council at
their next meeting on July 5, 1988, and perhaps Coun-
cil would like to continue this item to that date and
because they are related, consider them at the same
time.
Councilman Breazeal suggested continuing this item
until the Council has determined what the zoning should
be in this area. If Council sustains the Planning
Commission, this request would be denied. If they
don't, it may be considered. He suggested that in due
process for the applicant the request be continued
until a determination as to the zoning for this area is
decided.
Councilman Froehle felt if the zone change would affect
the subject site, they should continue this request
until the next meeting.
Councilman Gillanders felt the request was for setback
variances and it does not conform to what is there now.
This request is going to require a variance in either
case. Council could either approve or deny this case on
the basis of the variance alone. It was his opinion
that this case should be heard at this meeting.
Councilman Atkins agreed with Councilman Gillanders.
Community Development Director Dawson gave the staff
report stating that the request is for a zone variance
to allow an apartment unit within 5 feet of the side
yard setback instead of the required 10 feet; and a
zone variance to allow the second story portion of an
apartment unit within 14.2 feet from the rear property
line instead of the required 15 foot rear yard setback.
A second unit is being built onto the existing unit and
it will be converted into a duplex. By doing this, it
will cause the existing house to be in violation of the
code.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 6
Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and in-
vited anyone wishing to address the City Council on the
matter to come forward at this time.
George Dragicevich, 31 E. Floral St., Arcadia, respond-
ing to statements made at the last Council meeting,
stated the owner's son has lived on the property for
three months and had visitors over the Memorial Day
weekend. The property has been maintained the same as
others in the neighborhood except for the trees. The
applicant is in the process of getting a quitclaim from
the owner of Edwards Theater, who told him he has
turned it over to his Legal Department for processing
and approval. Mr. Dragicevich referenced similar
developments in the area and maintained the subject
property is unique with respect to location next to
commercial property. He could see no parking problems
as there would be four on -site parking spaces. The
applicant could remove the existing unit and add two
dwelling units without coming before Council. He
requested Council to approve this request.
City Attorney Martin. said . the. - question of title was
raised at the last meeting and Council was told the
applicant was working on it, and right now does not
have title to it. He questioned Council's jurisdiction
to grant a variance on property someone may or may not
own.
Councilman Froehle asked if the applicant had title to
all the property necessary to complete this project,
and Mr. Dragicevich indicated he did not.
John Cavanaugh, 9085 Las Tunas, felt the Council was
talking about a moot situation at this particular time
because the commercial property owners in the area
planned to present a petition for a parking district in
a couple of weeks. If the petition is processed, it may
encompass this property and general area.
Councilman Breazeal stated that he could not in good
faith approve a zone variance for ownership of property
that is suspect at best. He suggested Mr. Dragicevich,
on behalf of his client, request a continuance.
Councilman Gillanders stated the size of the property
is not in question. It is ownership of the south side
of the property that is in question. The north side
has the variance problem.
David Barth, 5826 Myda, said quitclaims are very easy
and fast to acquire. The applicant has had ample time
to straighten this out. He does not own that portion
of the property as yet. Mr. Barth then read statements
he made before the Planning Commission regarding owner -
occupancy, pride of ownership, request for down zoning,
etc. He requested Council to absolve the case now and
deny the Appeal.
Dennis Beveridge, 5831 Sultana, told Council he did not
want a second story development in the area. He again
stated parking is a problem-particularly on the week-
ends. Adding more houses will only add to the parking
problem. He asked Council to deny the Appeal.
George Dragicevich, 31 E. Floral, Arcadia, again re-
minded Council that the owner has been in contact with
the theater owner and was told everything was given to
their legal department for handling.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
subject, Councilman Breazeal moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani-
mously carried.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 7
Councilman Atkins stated he could not find any basis
for approving this appeal and felt there were no excep-
tional circumstances. He has the same rights as his
neighbors have and the granting of the variance could
be detrimental to the neighboring properties because
they are all single family dwellings. He could see no
basis for granting a variance.
Councilman Gillanders agreed with Councilman Atkins and
felt the Planning Commission had made the correct
decision.
Councilman Breazeal felt there were exceptional circum-
stances involved and said they had granted a 1/2 foot
variance many times and to deny this would be to deny a
use enjoyed by similarly situated properties. He could
not see that approval of this request would have an
adverse effect on surrounding properties. He felt this
request should be approved.
Councilman Froehle said that without the additional
footage this property is on -the- borderline of 7200
square feet and he was not sure it would meet all the
setback requirements. There is a parking problem in
that area and the granting of this request would add to
the severity of the problem therefore, he concurred
with Councilmen Atkins and Gillanders.
Mayor Swain concurred. Parking is a problem and if
approved, there will be an impact on the neighbors. A
driveway in multiple development is not considered
parking. She felt the extra parking would be on the
street and would impact the area and, therefore, was
against the development and especially when title to
the property is questionable.
Councilman Atkins moved to sustain the Planning Commis-
sion decision for reasons stated in Resolution No.
88-- 1422PC and to include the Minutes and materials
from the Planning Commission as part of the record of
Council's public hearing concerning this matter, to
deny Zone Variance 88 -923 at 5829 Sultana Avenue;
seconded by Councilman Froehle and carried on a roll
call vote as follows:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders and Swain
NOES: Councilman Breazeal
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 88 -919 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 46260 AT 9437 -41 BROADWAY (APPLI-
CANT /OWNER: D AND A CONSTRUCTION) -
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating the applicant is requesting approval for a six
unit residential condominium project consisting of
three duplex structures on an R -2 zoned site. The
subject proposal consists of six units while a maximum
of eight units would be permitted by the General Plan
and zoning. The project is generally low profile and
meets or exceeds all development standards required for
condominiums in the R -2 Zone. A condition of approval
for the project is that a complete drainage plan be
submitted and that proper drainage facilities and
easements be provided.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 8
Councilman Froehle asked staff if condition No. 4,
automatic garage door openers be installed for each
unit, was due to lack of space on the front unit.
Usually the request is for roll -up doors but this was
not mentioned in this case.
Mr. Dawson said the front yard setback for the first
unit is 25 feet. They will be entering the garages
from private driveways. The reason for the automatic
garage door openers is that there isn't enough space to
park a car and get out and open the garage door. The
Planning Commission is split on the requirement of
roll -up doors. In some cases they require them and in
others they do not.
Mayor Swain stated that usually for multiple units that
have a garage below a bedroom they require sprinklers
and she did not see that as one of the conditions.
Mr. Dawson said there is a list of standard conditions
referred to as "Attachment A" that is adopted by refer-
ence in the Resolution and includes the requirement of
sprinklers.
Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and in-
vited anyone wishing to address the City Council on the
matter to come forward at this time.
Gail Wear, 9005 1st Ave., Arcadia„ representing D & A
Construction Co., called Council's attention to a
colored rendering of the development showing what the
exterior will look like. The development is low pro-
file in keeping with the neighborhood. They have read
the conditions of approval and agree to all of them
including the sprinklers. As far as the drainage is
concerned they are working with a representative of the
County and the City.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
subject, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Froehle remarked on how many times this
piece of property has come up over the years. He felt
the subject development would be an excellent addition
to the area. They could have had a heavier density but
elected to keep a low profile. He felt the proposal
met all the requirements and would be a welcome addi-
tion to the neighborhood.
Councilman Breazeal agreed.
Councilman Atkins agreed and felt it is an attractive
project and the developer had the right idea of styling
as the houses appear to be low profile.
Councilman Gillanders feelings were that this develop-
ment was good particularly after some of the previous
options . He did note the driveway was 22 feet wide
and to allow for fire truck entry, the driveway should
be posted with "no parking" signs.
Mayor Swain concurred and was pleased with the amount
of open space provided.
Councilman Breazeal moved to approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 88 -919 and Tentative Tract Map No. 46260 at
9437 -41 Broadway, including Planning Commission recom-
mendations; seconded by Councilman Froehle and unani-
mously carried.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 9
B. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88 -883,
ZONE VARIANCE NO. 87 -893 AND TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 43136
AT 9809 LOWER AZUSA ROAD (APPLICANT /OWNER: WESTCO LAND,
INC.) -
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating the applicant is requesting approval to develop
16 detached residential condominium units on an R -2
zoned site and a Variance to waive the required 16
independently accessible off -site guest parking spaces.
On October 2, 1984, the City Council approved a Zone
Change from R -1 to RPD and a subdivision for an 18 unit
project. This project was subsequently the subject of
a referendum. As part of the General Plan revision,
this site was rezoned to R -2 to be consistent with the
Medium Density Residential General Plan designation.
The maximum units permitted is 23; the subject proposal
is for 16 units. Each of the proposed units would be
detached to simulate a single family residential pro-
ject. An Environmental Impact Report has been pre-
pared. The report concluded the environmental issues
could be mitigated to a level of insignificance with
implementation of applicable City requirements and
recommended mitigation measures. These measures have
been incorporated as Conditions of Approval into the
Planning Commission resolution.
Councilman Breazeal questioned a statement in Planning
Commission's Resolution No. 88- 1424PC regarding a
statement made to the effect that a zone variance was
approved for a similar project across Golden West
Avenue. He could not recall the granting of such a
variance.
Community Development Director Dawson said the project
across the street is similar as the one being proposed
but there was no variance granted, and the Resolution
in question would be corrected to read ...was approved
with guest parking similar to this request.
Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and in-
vited anyone wishing to address the City Council on the
matter to come forward at this time.
George Weigand, Westco Land Inc., commented that every-
one has seen this property many times. He felt they
were presenting a workable solution to the property.
What they attempted to do is come close to single
family R -1 homes.
Councilman Atkins asked if there were any problems with
staff's recommendations and Mr. Weigand indicated none
whatsoever.
Dan Arquette, 4863 Golden West, said he did not want to
speak against the project but wanted to make a recom-
mendation to the Traffic Commission to put no parking
signs along the project on Lower Azusa Road.
Mr. Dawson directed Council's attention to Condition
No. 42, which states that prior to completion of the
project, the Traffic Commission shall review the on-
street parking situation adjacent to the site along
Lower Azusa and Golden West.
It was the consensus of Council that this request
should go directly to the Traffic Commission and not
wait for completion of the project.
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 10
Darius Hays, 4901 Golden West Ave., stated his opposi-
tion to the project as he felt it was over - populating
the area. He did not feel this represented the neigh-
borhood but only the development across the street,
which many people opposed. He asked about sidewalks in
the development and chimney encroachment into the
setback area.
Mr. Dawson said chimneys are allowed to encroach 30
inches into the setback area, and added that this
project meets all the setback requirements.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
issue, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Gillanders indicated his approval that the
developer did not take full advantage of the land and
therefore was able to offer a better looking project
for the community by having fewer units. He saw no
drawbacks at all; however, he could appreciate the
traffic problem at. Lower. Azusa. Road.
Councilman Atkins agreed with Councilman Gillanders and
felt it is a sound project. He had no problem approv-
ing the variance.
Councilman Breazeal said he liked the concept of devel-
opment. He did feel 14 units would be better than 16
units. He did have a problem with the zone variance as
he could not find the conditions. They cannot build
the units without a zone variance, so how can they
find the site is adequate in shape, size and topogra-
phy. He would like to approve 14 not 16 units.
Councilman Froehle concurred with Councilmen Gillanders
and Atkins. He felt everyone would like to see less
units there, but as long as they meet all the require-
ments, he could find no grounds to deny the request.
He was in favor of the project.
Mayor Swain agreed and felt four parking spaces for
each residence would take care of the parking problems.
The Council has set a precedent in other areas and not
just across the street. There is tandem parking al-
lowed on a development on Santa Anita. She would hate
to see them come back with a 23 -unit condominium devel-
opment. She felt this was a well planned operation and
it has more open space than the one across the street.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 88 -883, Zone Variance No. 87 -893 ,Tentative
Tract No. 43136 at 9809 Lower Azusa Road, together with
Environmental Impact Report and all as contained in the
Planning Commission Resolution No. 88- 1424PC with the
change in Condition No. 42; seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and carried on a roll call vote as follows:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders and Swain
NOES: Councilman Breazeal
C. CROSSING GUARD: LONGDEN AVENUE & TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating the Traffic Commission at their meeting of June
1, 1988, along with member of Longden Elementary School
PTA and parents, discussed the possibility of placing
crossing guards at three locations. This was pursuant
to Traffic Commission and Councilman Breazeal's request
and PTA circulation of 129 petitions with 468 signa-
tures. The Traffic Engineer observed all three inter-
City Council Minutes of June 21, 1988 - Page 11
sections on several occasions and noted only 15% of the
State and County warrants for crossing guard assignment
at signalized locations were met and he found no par-
ticular conflicts. During 1985, 1986 and 1987, three
accidents were reported as occurring at Longden Avenue
and Oak Avenue, and in 1985 two accidents were reported
at Broadway and Cloverly Avenue. Several parents and
PTA members spoke to the Traffic Commission. Their
concerns were for youngsters kindergarten through sixth
grade.
Councilman Atkins asked if the safety committee that
meets at City Hall was the PTA Safety Committee? He
commented that a crossing guard at Longden and Oak
would serve two schools. He was not convinced of the
need for the other two guards requested.
City Manager Koski said he felt this request was re-
viewed by the School Community Safety Council. The
cost of a crossing guard would be about $3,600 /year.
Councilman Froehle said it was his understanding they
were discussing -young children-crossing.at Temple City
Blvd. and Longden.
Councilman Gillanders stated the cost of a crossing
guard was insignificant compared to the good it would
do.
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the placement of
a crossing guard at Longden Avenue and Temple City
Boulevard, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unani-
mously carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Koski referred to a letter received from
residents on Wendon regarding a block party on the 4th of
July. This request was to block off a portion of Wendon
Street between 12:00 P.M.'and 10:00 P.M. on Monday, July
4th. Some type of action must be taken to consider this as
it will take place before Council's next meeting.
Councilman Atkins moved to consider this as an emergency
item as it was not on the posted agenda and such requests
have been approved from time to time in the past, seconded
by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the request to close off
a portion of Wendon Street from 12:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.on
July 4th, subject to conditions; seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and unanimously carried.
Mayor Swain called a short recess at 9:00 P.M.
Mayor Swain reconvened the meeting at 9 :15 P.M.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
There were none.
RECESS TO CRA:
At 9:17 P.M., The City Council recessed to meet as the
Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the
Minutes of the June 7, 1988 meeting; adopted Resolution No.
333 adopting Agency Budget and Work Program for FY 1988 -89;
approved appraisal agreement for fixtures and equipment in
Block "A "; adopted Resolution CRA 335 adopting findings of
existing obligations and existing programs of the Rosemead
Boulevard Redevelopment Project and Defer funding of the
Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund; adopted Resolution
CRA 334 authorizing payment of bills and received input
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from members of the Concerned Resident's Association of
Temple City. The Minutes of the Agency are set forth in
full in the Agency's records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL AT 9:47 P.M.
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Swain said it was time for Council to appoint or
reappoint Commissioners whose terms expire June 30,
1988, and they would take each Commission separately.
Planning Commission: There is one vacancy and Council
has interviews scheduled with prospective candidates
and plan to fill this vacancy at the next meeting.
Also, there is one seated Commissioner who is up for
reappointment.
Councilman Atkins moved. to reappoint Jerry Seibert to
the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman
Breazeal and unanimously carried.
Parks and Recreation Commission: There are three
Commissioners up for reappointment - they may be taken
individually or as a group.
Councilman Gillanders moved to reappoint Bud Adams,
Flora Burlingame and Sig Caswell to the Parks and
Recreation Commission, seconded by Councilman Froehle
and unanimously carried.
Traffic Commission: There are three Commissioners up
for reappointment - they may be taken individually or
as a group.
Councilman Atkins moved to reappoint Matt Jacobs and
Bernie Keelin to the Traffic Commission, seconded by
Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried, leaving
one seat vacant.
Councilman Breazeal commented that more and more we are
reading about juveniles being killed by law enforcement
officers because of "look alike" guns. He would like to
ask the Sheriff's Department to give their opinion on
the future possibility of banning "look alike" guns in
retail outlets.
Councilman Atkins said this item came up before Council
shortly before election and he thought the item had
been tabled.
Councilman Gillanders said this is being challenged in
many areas and felt Council should wait for Los
Angeles' decision and go along with that.
Councilman Breazeal also mentioned we are facing a
drought and perhaps there should be some advice and
suggestions to local people on water conservation - car
washing, water in restaurants, etc. Another item
brought up by Councilman Breazeal was the number of
phone calls coming through City Hall on weekends re-
garding animal control and questioned animal control
procedures on the weekends.
City Manager Koski said the standard procedure is to
call the Sheriff's Department who will call the San
Gabriel Valley Humane Society for assistance.
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Mayor Swain called Council's attention to a communica-
tion received from California Furniture Manufacturers
Association and a proposed amendment to Rule 1136 by
the South Coast Air Quality Management District which
would shut down the wood furniture and wood working
industry in Southern California. Such an amendment
could impact over 800 firms with over 200,000 employ-
ees.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders , the meeting of the City Council was adjourned
at 9:55 P.M. to an adjourned meeting on June 23, 1988, at
7:00 P.M. to interview potential Commissioners. The next
regular meeting will be held on July 5, 1988, at 7:30 P.M.
in the Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple
City.
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