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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1988-12-06_Regular 19881 1 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 1988 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to Agenda posted on December 2, 1988, Mayor Swain called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, December 6, 1988. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Robert VerBurg, Sunrise Community Church, 9642 East Live Oak. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders, Froehle and Swain Also Present: City Attorney Martin, City Manager Koski, Community Development Director Dawson, Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Parks & Recrea- tion Director Kobett, Planning Consultant Tooker, Temple City Times Staff Writer Estrada, Pacesetter Staff Writer Holtzclaw, and a representative of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Breazeal requested Items A and F be removed from the Consent Calendar and commented favorably on Item N, War- rants & Demands, which is now on the computer and has a new format. Councilman Atkins requested removal of Item B -1. On motion by Councilman Atkins and seconded by Councilman Gil - landers, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as presented. B. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 1988 - 2) REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK BY TEMPLE CITY SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB DURING 1989 - Council approved the use of certain facilities at Live Oak Park by the Temple City Senior Citizens Club every Tuesday of 1989 from 9:15 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. subject to the same conditions as in previous years. City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 2 3) REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITIES BY TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR 45TH ANNUAL CAMELLIA FESTIVAL - FEBRU- ARY 24, 25, & 26, 1989 - Council approved the Temple City Chamber of Commerce's request for the use of certain facilities in connec- tion with the 45th Annual Camellia Festival to be held February 24, 25, and 26, 1989, as outlined in staff's memo of December 6, 1988. Said approval is subject to all necessary permits and legal requirements, including insurance certificates in the amount of $5 million, naming the City as additionally insured and that said insurance will be primary to any coverage the City may have in effect. C. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2827: REQUESTING ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2827 requesting FY 1988 -89 allocation of Aid -To- Cities funds in the amount of $33,651.00. D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK: REPAINTING OF STREET LIGHT POLES, PROJECT 88 -3, TORO PAINTING - Council accepted work performed, authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion, authorized payment of $6,016.50 to Toro Painting and authorized payment of the 10% reten- tion at the end of the 35 -day lien period in the amount of $668.50. E. RELEASE OF BOND - SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, TRACT #31144, 9638 LONGDEN AVENUE (BALD) - Council approved work completed; accepted the sewer system in Tract #31144 for public use; approved exonera- tion of the surety bond of $17,000.00 and directed City Clerk to notify Developer, the Surety and the County of the City Council's action. G. RESOLUTION N0. 88 -2828: INTENT TO RENEW AGREEMENT WITH L.A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2828 notifying the Board of Supervisors of Temple City's intent to retain Los Angeles County Sheriff services and authorized staff to negotiate a new five -year agreement with the County of Los Angeles. 1 1 City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 3 H. INTENT TO RENEW AGREEMENT WITH L.A. COUNTY FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY FACILITIES ADJACENT TO CITY HALL - Council authorized staff to negotiate a new five -year agreement with Los Angeles County for grounds maintenance of County facilities adjacent to City Hall. I. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2831: RECITING THE FACTS OF THE ELEC- TION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1988 - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2831, reciting the fact of the Special Municipal Election held on November 8, 1988. J. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM - CHANGE OF PLAN DEPOSITORY- Council approved agreement with Glendale Federal Savings and Loan Association and authorized Mayor to sign said agreement. K. ACCEPT PROPOSAL - MASTER TREE INVENTORY, GOLDEN COAST ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - Council approved agreement with Golden Coast Environmental Services to provide a Master Tree Inventory at an esti- mated cost of $15,000 and authorized Mayor to sign said agreement. L. PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT REPLACEMENT VEHICLE - Council approved the expenditure of General Funds in the amount of $1,154; authorized Staff to proceed with the proposed vehicle purchase from El Monte Ford, including the trade of Unit 103, and amend the Budget accordingly. M. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 1988 - Council received and filed. N. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2830: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS - Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2830 approving claims and demands in the amount of $197,217.67. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of November 15, 1988. Councilman Breazeal noted that the Minutes incorrectly indicated Parks & Recreation Director Kobett was in atten- dance. It was moved and seconded to approve the Minutes as cor- rected. City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 4 B. 1) REQUEST FOR USE OF TEMPLE CITY PARK BY THE TEMPLE CITY QUOTA CLUB TO CONDUCT HEALTH AND SAFETY FAIR - Councilman Atkins stated this request from the Quota Club for a Health and Safety Fair should receive Council's wholehearted support. He felt it is an outstanding program and a real service to the Commu- nity. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the request from the Quota Club to conduct a Health and Safety Fair on May 20, 1989, subject to adherence to the established rules and regulations and submission of the required Certificate of Insurance; seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. F. REFUND OF OVERCHARGE FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT MAINTENANCE FEES - Councilman Breazeal stated his basic concern was that the residents overcharged were required to contact the City and submit a claim for the refund. He felt the City should take the responsibility to contact the residents and if the current owner can show he paid one year -1981, no further proof should be required. City Manager Koski said it is staff's intention to notify all those property owners who have not already submitted a claim. Councilman Breazeal moved to approve refund of overcharge for City -Wide Light District maintenance fees for ten properties in the 4800 and 4900 blocks of Fratus; seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO LIVE OAK PARK USING CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988 FUNDS (PROPOSITION 70) - Providing background information, City Manager Koski stated that at their November 15, 1988 meeting Council reviewed Parks & Recreation Commission's recommendations for use of the California Wildlife, Coastal and Park Land Conservation Bond Act of 1988 Funds. Council referred the matter back to the Parks and Recreation Commission for further review and prioritization and requested the Com- mission to consider only those projects which could be funded from the available bond funds. Commission is now returning this matter to Council with a itemized list of suggested projects as outlined in staff's memo of December 6, 1988. 1 City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 5 In their discussion of this item, Council covered such areas as whether the entire bleacher system was to be replaced or only the wood portion seats; would the con- crete used on the basketball court be "roughened" rather than smooth so it would not become slippery when wet; did the Parks & Recreation Commission conduct a public hearing on this matter and did they contact any group, such as Soccer or Little League for their input on these pro- jects. Also brought up was the concern over a concrete volleyball court rather than the usual wood or sand courts. City Manager Koski stated the Commission recommended new bleachers for the south diamond but would reassess the north diamond bleachers to see if replacing the seats only will be satisfactory. Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, answering Council's questions and concerns, said that regarding a public hearing on this subject, they did not hold such a hearing but had representatives speak at the meeting. One group spoke in support of resurfacing the basketball court and another favored a sand volleyball court. Mr. Kobett then explained the procedure necessary to receive these funds -the City must apply and the State must approve the pro- jects which must be of a recreational nature and on City property. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission's recommended improvements to Live Oak Park using Proposition 70 funds; approved filing an application for the State Grant Funds and authorized City Manager to sign; adopted Resolution No. 88 -2828 approving the appli- cation for State Grant Funds and authorized the retention of professional services to prepare the necessary plans and specifications; seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. NEW BUSINESS: A. APPROVAL OF THE L.A. COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - City Manager Koski provided background information stating that Los Angeles County Public Works Dept. has submitted the Los Angeles County Hazardous Waste Management Plan (CoHWMP) for City approval. State Law mandates that the City must either approve or disapprove the plan within 90 days. In addition to the actual CoHWMP, Council has been provided with a pamphlet entitled "Putting it Together" which gives a very informative overview and explanation of City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 6 the plan. Also provided by the County is an "Executive Summary" which provides a brief summary of the preparation process of the CoHWMP and its major features. It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 88 -2829 con- curring with the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan. Councilman Gillanders stated he had no problem with the plan but wondered if Council would have to pass a raft of Ordinances regarding waste materials in the home and their disposition. This could get to become an enforcement problem and cause additional expense. How would it be enforced? Councilman Gillanders said this is how the Air Pollution Control District got started. He did not like the idea of creating another Pandora's Box. They are happy to implement the plan and have the City enforce it. Councilman Gillanders remarked that some of the ideas get pretty ridiculous and a good example is the EPA has dic- tated that auto body shops starting in 1991 will only be able to use water base paint. Councilman Atkins stated that the requirement for water base paint spraying led to the shutdown of the South Gate General Motors Plant and caused them to leave the State. Councilman Breazeal referred to some statistics regarding the amount of hazardous waste generated in Los Angeles County and the percentage that is managed onsite, but wit`- much of it being shipped outside the County. He ques- tioned how it is managed onsite and how can this be checked or enforced. M. Michael Mohajer, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Waste Management and Engineering Section, gave a brief overview of the present handling of waste materials. Many are already governed by State laws - such as discharging waste material into the sewer, storing hazardous material underground and the generation of waste material. As far as household hazardous wastes, abso- lutely nothing in the plan would indicate going out to the homes to enforce the program. The plan is to educate the citizens on the correct handling and management of hazard- ous wastes. Councilman Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No. 88 -2829, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONCURRING WITH THE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: None 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 7 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Marianne Milch, Temple City Chamber of Commerce, 5827 Temple City Blvd., on behalf of Cal Magro, thanked Council for ap- proval for the use of certain facilities by the Chamber for the forthcoming Camellia Festival in February. Ms. Milch stated the Chamber was pleased with the Christmas decorations -44 pole decorations are in place and two more are going up soon, making a total of 46 pole decorations. She commented on the cooperation of the merchants to tie into their electricity for the decorations. The chamber mailed 13,000 Newsletters to residents and plan another Newsletter to be mailed in Febru- ary. The Chamber was pleased with the "Old Fashioned Christ- mas" event held in Temple City Park last Friday and thanked Parks & Recreation Director Kobett and his staff for all their help. Ms. Milch also brought Council up -to -date on their People for People Program. Mayor Swain said she was pleased with the event Friday evening as it showed a great deal of effort by the Chamber and the participating service clubs. She was pleased with the turn- out. Robert Pitts, 5312 Degas, stated he was pleased with the Christmas decorations. Mr. Pitts addressed the Council to again ask that they consider a review and reform of the elec- tion process. He felt many citizens supported the position of holding Council elections together with School elections. It would save tax dollars and he felt voter turnout would double. He asked Council to consider holding a public hearing on this to receive public input. Edward J. Hunt, 5830 N. Hart Ave., said his property is being considered for a parking lot and he does not want to move and wanted to know Council's position on this matter. Mayor Swain explained that there was no proposal before Coun- cil to acquire his property. There is a study being made by business people in the area in an effort to solve their park- ing problems. However, there is no definite program to pur- chase property. The group is still investigating the situation. Mayor Swain then explained the procedures for creating a vehicle parking district. City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 8 RECESS TO CRA At 8:10 P.M., the City Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the November 15, 1988 meeting; reviewed the summary of nego- tiations with Champion Development; authorized extension of Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Champion Development to January 31, 1989; referred site plan 2G2 to staff for contin- ued negotiations of the D.D.A. with Champion; agreed to hold a joint meeting on January 3, 1989 to consider certification of the Final E.I.R.; Adopted Resolution No. CRA 347 requesting and consenting to a special Joint Public Hearing between the Agency and Council on January 17, 1989 to consider the D.D.A.; adopted Resolution 348 approving the Agency's Annual Report for July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988 and adopted Resolution No. CRA 349 allowing claims and demands in the amount of $11,348.50. The Minutes of the Agency are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: A. REQUEST FOR JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO REVIEW THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (D.D.A.) FOR THE ROSEMEAD REDE- VELOPMENT AREA, BLOCK "A" - Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 88 -2826, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ACKNOWLEDGING RE- CEIPT OF A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMPLE CITY COMMUNITY REDE- VELOPMENT AGENCY RELATING TO THE HEARING ON A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND REPORT; CONSENTING TO HOLD A JOINT SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING THEREON BY THE AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL; SETTING A DATE FOR SUCH HEARING; AND PROVID- ING FOR THE GIVING OF NOTICE THEREOF; seconded by Council- man Gillanders and unanimously carried. B. ANNUAL REPORT FROM THE AGENCY FOR JULY 1, 1987 TO JUNE 30, 1988 (FY 87 -88) - Councilman Gillanders moved to receive and file the re- port, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously ap- proved. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION - 1989 LEGISLATIVE ORIENTATION TOUR, 1/17 -19/89 - Councilman Atkins moved to approve City Officials' atten- dance and authorized necessary expenditures, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried 1 1 City Council Minutes, December 6, 1988 - Page 9 B. REQUEST FOR ABSENCE FROM DECEMBER 20TH MEETING TO ATTEND JPIA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING - KEN GILLANDERS - Councilman Atkins moved to approve Councilman Gillanders' absence from the December 20, 1988 meeting for cause, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Mayor Swain said she received a thank -you note from County Fire Chief John Englund. Councilman Froehle attended Chief Englund's retirement dinner and presented him with a plaque from the City for his services in past years. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Breazeal, seconded by Councilman Atkins, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:35 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on December 20, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman, Temple City.