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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1988-07-19_Regular 19881 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 19, 1988 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to the Agenda posted on July 15, 1988, Mayor Swain called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, July 19, 1988. 2. The invocation was given by the Reverend Doug Beyer, First Baptist Church, 6019 No. Baldwin Avenue. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Also Present: 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmen Atkins, Breazeal, Froehle, Gillanders and Swain City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Community Development Director Dawson, Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Asst. to the City Manager Durham, Temple City Times Editor Dick Singer and a representa- tive of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. After requesting Item C. be removed from the Consent Calen- dar, Councilman Atkins moved to approve the remaining items on the Consent Calendar as presented; seconded by Council- man Froehle and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 5, 1988 Approved as written. B. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: REPAINTING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND STRIPING - SELECT SYSTEM STREETS, AND MAINTENANCE AREAS 1, 2 & 3 - Council accepted the low bid of $40,103.50 from Safety Striping Service and authorized Mayor to sign agree- ment. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 2 D. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: 1) Air -Tro, Inc. Council approved a 10% monthly increase from $293 to $323, effective July 1, 1988, for scheduled maintenance, service and repair of HVAC systems. 2) Pro Landscape Maintenance Council approved a 22% monthly increase from $523 to $680, effective July 1, 1988, for scheduled landscape maintenance for road medians located on Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues. 3) Sunshine Janitorial Service Council approved a 5% monthly increase from $1,320 to $1,386, effective July 1, 1988, for janitorial services and custodial maintenance care for City Hall and Civic Center facilities. E. ADOPTION OF THE 1987 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27) BY REFERENCE - Council introduced Ordinance 88 -637 for first reading by title only, and set public hearing for August 2, 1988. F. FIREWORKS STANDS - 1988 REFUND OF DEPOSIT - Council approved the 1988 refund of deposits for the 12 approved fireworks stands. G. SETTLEMENT OF WORKER'S COMPENSATION APPEAL BOARD CLAIM: JIM SULLI - Council approved settlement of a Worker's Compensation Claim by by Jim Sulli per staff memo dated 7- 19 -88. H. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 12, 1988 - Council received and filed. I. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2798: APPOINTMENT OF BUDGETED PER- SONNEL - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2798 approving the appointment of budgeted personnel. 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 3 J. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2797: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2797 approving claims and demands in the amount of $137,190.09. C. RECOMMENDATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION: LOWER AZUSA ROAD & GOLDEN WEST AVENUE - Councilman Atkins stated he agreed with the Traffic Commission's recommendation but recalled that during the discussion of the red curbing at the above- refer- enced site, they also discussed a similar situation at Agnes and questioned whether the extension of the red curb east of Agnes would provide better visibility for exiting on to Lower Azusa Road. Public Works Coordinator Peterson said this area has been discussed in the past and red curbing has been marked for a distance of probably 50 feet from the corner. Councilman Atkins moved to approve Item C, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PROPOSITION A: STATUS REPORT - City Manager Koski provided background information stating that Council at their July 5, 1988 meeting requested a report as to the additional cost to in- crease the bus pass subsidy, the present use of said funds and other approved uses for Proposition A funds. Mr. Koski referred Council to staff's memorandum of July 19, 1988, which listed the present Prop A pro- jects, the eligible uses of Prop A funds and informa- tion on the bus pass subsidy. Mr. Koski also called Council's attention to the status report addendum from staff containing the monthly pass rates (new and old), existing RTD fares and the new RTD fares. Mayor Swain noted that were Council to subsidize at the same percentage it would be well beyond the Prop. A funds available. Council needs to decide if they will continue to subsidize the bus passes and at what rate. The consensus of the Council was that they were in total agreement with subsidizing the bus passes for Temple City residents; however, you can't spend money you do not have and the funds are just not available to do more than what is being done at the present. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 4 Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the Bus Pass subsidy at the same dollar amount, seconded by Council- man Froehle and unanimously carried. B. FIREWORKS - REVIEW OF SALE AND USE - City Manager Koski provided background information stating that at their July 5, 1988 meeting Council requested staff to review information relative to the prohibition of the sale and use of fireworks in the City including reports from the Sheriff's Department and Fire District. Each Council member received comprehensive reports from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and from the Sheriff's Department containing statistics on fires, injuries, etc. relating to fire- works. Councilman Atkins moved to include the testimony given by Matt Jacobs at the Council meeting of July 5, 1988, as part of this meeting; seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. Fire Chief Hal McCann, in answer to Council's ques- tions, stated he was on duty the night of the 4th. He felt there was more "pooling" of fireworks this year, including areas where they blocked off the streets. He said he drove around Arcadia and it was like a tomb -so enforcement is working. As cities ban the use of fireworks, more and more people will go to those cities where they are legal. He could not see where planned, controlled displays would not fill the gap for communi- ties. As far as the level of fireworks in Temple City presenting a substantial risk to life and property, Chief McCann said the biggest problems are disturbance calls relating to late celebrations, boisterous gather - ings,'fire crackers, etc. When you ban fireworks, you ban on the potential of what could happen. He person- ally had very ambivalent feelings on the subject of fireworks. Lt. Tony Torres, Sheriff's Department, added that a month before the 4th all Deputies are given a list of the the violations, codes, etc. on fireworks. It appears - everybody is buying from the safe and sane fireworks stands and there was no evidence of any illegal fireworks or any injuries reported in Temple City. The biggest problem is disturbances. 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 5 Councilman Gillanders said this is not a public hearing and because so many factions were present perhaps each could pick a few as spokesmen. Mayor Swain opened the meeting for input from anyone present who wished to address Council on the subject. Pat Hanft, 5822 Agnes, said she is opposed to fireworks because of the danger, air pollution and the debris created. Evelyn Williams 8729 E. Hermosa, expressed opposition to the use of fireworks because of the potential dan- ger. Kelly Buchanan, 9018 Emperor, stated she opposed the use of fireworks because of the danger and the added danger to motorists from people setting them off in the street. Tom Pugel, 6355 N. Sultana, is opposed to fireworks because of the potential danger to his property. Cathe Wilson, 10217 Randwick, was in favor of fireworks because of tradition and the happiness it brought to children. Dick Shaw, (Pony Colt League) 9873 E. Flaherty, favored fireworks from a fund raising aspect and the benefit to children from the different organizations using them as a fund raiser. Jerry Farley, 1851 Dawns Way, Fullerton (Magic Dragon Fireworks), called everyone's attention to the parent's responsibility in helping in the safe use of fireworks. Accidents will happen - they even occur at public displays. He is opposed to a ban on fireworks and felt the best solution is safe, legal fireworks used respon- sibly with proper parental guidance. Larry Kelly, 6209 Ivar, favored safe and sane fire- works. He liked them as a fund raiser and felt there is enough control over the sale and use of fireworks in Temple City. Joseph Vainor, 1300 Ivar, representing the Veterans Organizations in the San Gabriel Valley, favored fire- works as a fund raiser and agreed it is the parents responsibility to guide their children in using safe and sane fireworks. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 6 Robert Flores, 5322 Pal Mal, agreed with Mr. Vainor, that the money from the sale of fireworks is needed for the Veteran programs. George McHale, Pall Mall, favored the sale and use of fireworks for financial reasons. Larry Cude, 9923 E. Live Oak, felt the stoppage of illegal fireworks coming into the state would solve their problems. Californians should be able to cele- brate the 4th of July as they did in the past. Mr. Cude then asked all those opposed to banning fireworks to stand. (Let the record show that all those who stood up constituted an overwhelming majority.) Councilman Breazeal commented the issue is ban or ballot and he is opposed to both. He opposed banning fireworks because of a tradition and it does not sound like it is a major enforcement problem. He is opposed to putting it on the ballot because Council is elected to make such decisions, it will set a dangerous prece- dent and there are already 19 propositions on the ballot. Councilman Froehle said Fire Chief McCann and Lt. Torres both reported it is not a significant problem. More people in the audience indicated they wish to retain them than those wishing to ban them. This issue will become more controversial as time goes on. Be- cause the populace in the community is divided he would not be in favor a voting for a ban; however, he would not be opposed to putting it on the ballot and getting a final determination from the community. Councilman Gillanders explained his unique position in that he is an official of two organizations that sell fireworks and yet he is elected to represent all of the people. He could not vote to ban and felt the only avenue available to him is to put it on the ballot. Councilman Atkins tallied up the comments given - one made a living selling fireworks, four were concerned for their property and seven were with groups making money from the sale of them. No one said they just wanted fireworks. He is not anti - fireworks and he did not agree with Councilmen Gillanders and Froehle who wanted to put it on the ballot. Mayor Swain stated she agreed with Councilman Froehle - neither opposed nor in favor. She preferred seeing the citizens decide and would like to see it on the ballot. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 7 1 Councilman Froehle moved to place on the November ballot a proposal to repeal Sections 3105 -3118 of the Temple City Municipal Code and Section 3 of Ordinance No. 86 -587 and adopt Article 78 of the Los Angeles County Unified Fire Code, seconded by Councilman Gil - landers and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Froehle, Gillanders and Swain NOES: Councilmen Atkins and Breazeal Attorney Martin stated Council has voted 3 to 2 to put this item on the November ballot and further action is required by Council. Attorney Martin introduced for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 88 -638, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROHIBITING THE SALE OR USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS, RE- PEALING SECTIONS 3105 -3118 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING SECTION 3 OF ORDINANCE NO. 86 -587, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ARTICLE 78 (FIREWORKS) OF ORDI- NANCE 86 -0004 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (1985 EDI- TION) OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND PLACING THIS ORDINANCE FOR REFERENDUM BY THE ELECTORATE UNDER SEC- TION 4017 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE. Councilman Froehle moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 88 -638, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried with no objections. Councilman Froehle moved to introduce for 1st reading by title only Ordinance No. 88 -638, seconded by Coun- cilman Gillanders and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Froehle, Gillanders and Swain NOES: Councilmen Atkins and Breazeal Attorney Martin stated it is necessary for Council to adopt necessary resolutions required for the City Clerk to conduct the election. 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 8 Councilman Froehle moved to adopt Resolution No. 88 -2799, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1988 , FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED MEASURE; Resolution No. 88 -2800, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALI- FORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNI- CIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1988 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF ELECTIONS CODE; and Reso- lution No. 88 -2801, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE (AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPAR- TIAL ANALYSIS. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Froehle, Gillanders and Swain NOES: Councilmen Atkins and Breazeal Larry Cude, 9923 E. Live Oak, asked attorney Martin questions regarding an ordinance to put an item on the ballot for November. Mr. Cude also questioned Attorney Martin about an amendment to the City Charter to put the Council on the ballot in November. Attorney Martin briefly answered Mr. Cude's questions and emphasized the time element involved and that everything must be ready by August 12, 1988. Mayor Swain called a brief recess at 8:45 P.M. Mayor Swain reconvened the meeting at 8:55 P.M. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 88 -2 AND ZONE CHANGE 88 -918 - City Manager Koski provided background information stating that on June 14, 1988, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for General Plan Amendment 88 -2 and Zone Change 88 -918. The proposed General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes are divided into four areas and it is recommended Council take one area at a time. Mr. Koski then briefly identified the four areas under consideration and the proposed changes. 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 9 Councilman Atkins moved to include the Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of June 14, 1988, and a letter from Marie L. Sawyer as part of the record ; seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously car- ried. AREA 1: 8 lots on the west side of Sultana from 6401 Sultana to the intersection of Emperor and Sultana. Requested change from Low Density R -1 Residential to High Density R -3 Residen- tial. Planning Consultant Mel Tooker briefly described Area 1, a request to change the General Plan and zoning from Low Density (R -1) Residential to High Density (R -3) Residential. Mr. Tooker then showed view graphs of the area showing the zoning and land use, and answered Council's questions regarding lot width, depth, den- sity, etc. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open on Area 1 and invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on the matter to come forward at this time. Thomas Pugel, 6355 N. Sultana, submitted four more names to be added to a petition given to the Planning Commission. He requested the area remain R -1, Single Family Residential. Margaret McGrath, 9059 Woolley Street, stated she is against changing the zoning to R -3 because of the lot sizes, increase in traffic patterns and the over -all effect on the neighborhood. As there was no one else who wished to speak on Area 1, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hear- ing, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders felt the lots are not large enough to support more than one residence. The people in the area do not want the area developed and he could not see that Council would be in favor of it. Councilman Atkins agreed with Councilman Gillanders. Councilman Breazeal stated the street is not wide enough to handle the increased traffic. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 10 Councilman Gillanders moved to deny the request to change the General Plan from R -1 Low Density Residen- tial to R -3, High Density Residential; seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. AREA 2: A) Change the General Plan from Medium and High Density Residential (R -3) to Low Density (R -1) Residential for the area on either side of Hermosa east of Rosemead Blvd. to Encinita southerly to the alley north of Las Tunas Drive and B) Change the General Plan from Low Density (R -1) Residential to Medium Density (R -2) Residential for 2 lots on the north side of Hermosa between Rosemead and Reno. Mr. Tooker briefly discussed the areas being consid- ered, showing view graphs of the lot sizes, location and current land use. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open on Area 2., and stated that the first part of the public hear- ing for Area 2 would include that area proposed to be changed from Medium Density (R -3 Zoning) Residential to Low Density R -1 Residential and mostly located east of Rosemead. David Barth, 5826 Myda Ave., stated he is in favor of down zoning the entire area. Wayne Eddington, 5816 Myda Ave., stated he is in favor of down zoning to R -1 to be consistent with the homes in the area. As there was no one else who wished to speak on this section, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Councilman Froehle favored the down zoning as recom- mended because it reflects the current land use. Councilmen Breazeal and Atkins agreed. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the General Plan amendment for this area from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential and R -3 to R -1 Zoning as advertised, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unani- mously carried. 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 11 Continuing Area 2, Mayor Swain opened the public hear- ing for the three lots located at 9021, 9025 and 9031 Hermosa and stated that the Planning Commission recom- mended the General Plan be amended from High Density R -3 Residential to Low Density R -1 Residential. Wayne Eddington, 5816 Myda, said he was in favor of down zoning to R -1. Tom Thaxter, 9025 E. Hermosa, owner of the middle lot in question, said he would like to keep the R -3 zoning because of the high density use existing in the area. As there was no one else who wished to speak on this section, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani- mously carried. Councilman Froehle felt the R -1 would be compatible with the neighbors and the three lots to the west would be ample buffer to the R -1 Zone. Councilmen Breazeal, Atkins and Gillanders agreed. Councilman Breazeal moved to approve as advertised and down zone from High Density R -3 Residential to Low Density R -1 Residential, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Mayor Swain opened the public hearing for the three lots located on the northeast corner of Hermosa and Rosemead (Also part of Area 2). The Planning Commis- sion had recommended that these lots remain High Den- sity R -3 Residential whereas staff had recommended and advertised that those lots be changed to Low Density R -1 Residential. Fay Goodman, 9105 Hermosa, stated she is in favor of R -3 zoning. Dave Barth, 5826 Myda Ave., expressed his desire not to have High Density R -3 Residential for this area. He felt the maximum should be R -2 and is against any R -3. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 12 Wayne Eddington, 5816 Myda, stated he is in favor of R -1 because the land use is single family residences. As there was no one else who wish to speak on this section, Councilman Froehle moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani- mously carried. Councilman Froehle stated he is against R -3 zoning and favored R -2 zoning. Council is down zoning neighboring properties to R -1 so an R -2 would be appropriate. R -3 designation would allow a developer to come in and add 13 units where an R -2 would allow only six units. Councilman Breazeal favored an R -2 zoning. Councilman Atkins concurred with Councilman Froehle and was in favor of R -2 zoning and felt it would be a good compromise and allow modest development but not. impact the neighborhood. Councilman Gillanders also agreed with Councilman Froehle. An R -3 would not be appropriate for this very busy intersection. Mayor Swain agreed with the other Councilmen. Councilman Atkins moved to change the General Plan designation for these three lots to Medium Density (R -2) Residential from High Density (R -3) Residential, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. Mayor Swain opened the public hearing on the two lots west of Rosemead on the north side of Hermosa and shown on the General Plan as Low Density R -1 Residential. The Planning Commission had recommended Medium Density R -2 Residential. As there was no one who wished to speak on this item, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hear- ing, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve amending the General Plan and changing the zoning of the aforemen- tioned two lots from R -1 Low Density Residential to R -2 Medium Density Residential, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 13 AREA 3: The area located on the south side of Lower Azusa Road between Miller Drive and Cloverly and 1 lot on the west side of Cloverly. Mr. Tooker briefly discussed the proposed changes for Area 3, including view graphs of the present zoning and land use. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open on Area 3 and invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on this area to come forward at this time. Don Pinaul, Century 21, Covina, representing owners of 9366 and 9358 Lower Azusa, said both residents had buyers but because of problems with the zoning they did not sell. He is going to represent other buyers to put parcels together and he is in favor of M -1. Vincent Gerlach, 4913 Heleo, stated the two lots in question should be included in M -1 but the other dwell- ings are nice, single family residences and should keep an R -1 zoning to be consistent. Ed Forstall, 4814 N. Heleo, told Council he did not want to see a change. There is enough noise from the lumber company and metal company. Anthony Fradella, 4824 Heleo, stated he is against the proposed changes. As there was no one else to speak on this area, Coun- cilman Breazeal moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins expressed mixed feelings. If it is changed to M -1 it will impact the properties across the street so he was inclined to leave it as R -1 Low Den- sity Residential. Councilman Gillanders felt the houses were generally well kept and he was reluctant to have M -1 start along Lower Azusa. Councilman Froehle concurred with the previous state- ments. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 14 Councilman Breazeal moved to approve General Plan Amendment to re- designate land use from Industrial to Low Density Residential with the zoning to remain as R -1 except for 1 lot on Cloverly to be rezoned from R -1 to M -1, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani- mously carried. AREA 4: Lots facing both sides of Glickman Avenue between 4908 and 5037 Glickman Avenue. Mr. Tooker briefly explain the proposed change to rezone the area from Low Density (R -1) Residential to Medium Density (R -2) Residential. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open on Area 4 and invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on this area to come forward at this time. Lisa Roberts, 4930 Glickman, stated she is in favor of the R -2 zoning. Ben Fuente, 5018 Glickman, stated he was in favor of having the area changed to R -2 because many lots al- ready have second and third units on them. Don Roberts, 4938 Glickman, favored R -2 zoning because it would be consistent with the area. M. A. Chen, 4933 Glickman, stated he was in favor of the R -2 zoning. Beverly Kane, 5024 Glickman, favored the R -2 zoning because there are many multiple units already on Glickman. Arturo Garcia, 10465 La Rosa, owner of four homes on a lot, stated it was difficult to obtain financing be- cause the property is zoned R -1. He was in favor of R -2 zoning. Mayor Swain explained the Ordinance passed recently by City Council that would allow the rebuilding of legal nonconforming units should they be destroyed by disas- ters such as earthquakes, fires, floods, etc. Betty Georqino, 5032 Glickman, stated she was in favor of R -2 zoning. Lovaun Stuhlman, 4911 Glickman, said she favored R -2 because she would like the option to build on her property. 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 15 Tom Greanay, 4927 Glickman, stated he favored the R -2 zoning. Shirley Seiler, 4908 Glickman, took a survey of the people on the west side of Glickman (4938 - 5032) and five families stated their preference for the R -2 zoning. Susie Barnes, 10200 La Rosa, expressed her opposition to the change because it will increase the density in the area. Ted Krok, 5922 Glickman, expressed his concern because he felt if Council changed the zoning to R -2 it would set a precedent and deviate from the General Plan. He was opposed to the change. Because there was no one else who wished to speak on this item, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. Councilman Breazeal stated you can build four units per lot and it would be consistent with what is there. He favored going to an R -2 zoning. Councilman Froehle said he understood some of the residents' concerns because a lot -split becomes expen- sive and involves a flag lot. If the zoning remains R -1 they can put two units on the property and that density is consistent with the neighborhood. He felt R -2 zoning would be too dense. Councilman Atkins said he favored the R -2 zoning be- cause it is less objectionable than flag lots. Councilman Gillanders stated he did not know what they could build in this area that would impact the neigh- borhood. One -half the properties are R -2 or developed to R -2 and are some of the largest lots in town. He was in favor of R -2 zoning. Mayor Swain felt this is exactly the type of area they had in mind when Council passed the Ordinance allowing flag lots to keep the appearance of a single family area. She agreed with Councilman Froehle. The City just worked two years on adopting a General Plan to keep the City's development at the low density level. She would vote for R -1 and give the residents the opportunity to use the flag lot configuration. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 16 Councilman Gillanders moved to change the designation of this area from Low Density (R -1) Residential to Medium Density (R -2) Residential, seconded by Council- man Atkins and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Atkins, Breazeal and Gillanders NOES: Councilmen Froehle and Swain 8. COMMUNICATIONS: There were none. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Marianne Milch, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, extended an invitation to the Chamber's Mixer on Wednesday, July 27, 1988. She also requested Council's support of SB 1755, a Bill granting specified immunity to unpaid trustees,- direc- tors, officers and duly- appointed committee members of certain types of public service and common purpose organi- zations. This immunity is against personal liability for acts or omissions occurring within the scope of the volun- teers' duties. Pam Zanelli, Pyrotronics Corp. (a representative of Red Devil Fireworks), felt that since the community and City Council were not particularly interested in banning safe and sane fireworks perhaps a system used in Orange County could be used here also. She briefly discussed the estab- lishment of an ad hoc committee which approached this problem through the distribution of safety materials in schools and flyers to the public stressing the safe and sane use of fireworks. She told Council she would direct correspondence outlining this plan to the Mayor and Council members for their consideration. RECESS TO CRA: At 10:30 P.M., the City Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the July 5, 1988 meeting; denied a request for a free- standing sign for United Savings Bank /Denny's Restaurant at 5607 Rosemead Boulevard; approved an agreement for Planning Services with M. Tooker, Consultant; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 337 authorizing payment of bills. The Minutes of the Agency are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL AT 10:47 P.M.: 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 17 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was none. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: There were none. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Gillanders, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 10:47 P.M. to a scheduled Study Session to receive presentation from the Sheriff's Department on the S.A.N.E. Program. 13. STUDY SESSION: Councilman Gillanders excused himself from the Study Session. Lt. Tony Torres introduced Sgt. Wilma Morris who presented an overview of the SANE (Substance Abuse Narcotics Educa- tion) Program. This program is a law enforcement /school partnership that offers instructional and curriculum flexi- bility, as well as community and parental involvement with the problems of substance abuse. This program tries to reach the children in the Elementary Schools. It is al- ready in the Temple City Schools, and this request to Council was for the implementation of this program with a Deputy to go into the schools as part of the program. The approximate cost of the addition of a Deputy would be $19,000.00 per school year. Sgt. Morris requested this item be put on the Agenda for Council's consideration. Sgt. Morris then showed a tape on the SANE Program. Councilman Froehle asked many questions regarding the program, the hours the Deputy would spend at each school, would he' be in uniform, would he travel from school to school, would the Deputy be at one school for the entire day, would his visits be scheduled, etc. City Manager Koski questioned whether or not this program could be dove - tailed in with the Student and the Law pro- gram. Mayor Swain thanked Sgt. Morris for her presentation. No action can be taken at this time - the appropriate proce- dure would be to put it on the Agenda for the City Council meeting on August 2, 1988 for consideration. The Study Session concluded at 11:10 P.M. City Council Minutes of July 19, 1988 - Page 18 The next regular scheduled meeting of the City Council will be held on August 2, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST: Chief y Deputy Ci Cler 1 1 1