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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.