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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.:
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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
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