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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1989-02-21_Regular 19891 1 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1989 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to Agenda posted on February 17, 1989, Mayor Swain called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 1989. 2. The invocation was given by Pastor Norlyn Brough, Church of the Nazarene, 9953 Las Tunas Drive. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen Atkins, Breazeal, Froehle, Gillanders and Swain Absent: None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Community Development Director Dawson, Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Parks and Recrea- tion Director Kobett, Temple City Times Staff Writer Estrada, Pacesetter Staff Writer Holtzclaw and San Gabriel Valley Tribune Staff Writer Medve. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Froehle, seconded by Councilman Breazeal, the Consent Calendar was unanimously approved as presented. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 7, 1989. Council approved as written. B. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS - PARCEL MAP 18884 - 5403 WELLAND AVENUE, 4 -UNIT CONDOMINIUMS - Council approved the work performed and accepted for public use the sanitary sewer system in PM 18884, and reduced the security deposit by $24,000 regarding sanitary sewer Faithful Performance and Labor and Material Bond. C. RELEASE OF BONDS: TRACT NO. 36735, STREET IMPROVEMENTS - Council approved the work performed, exonerated the Surety Bond in the amount of $1.800 and instructed City Clerk to notify the principal and surety of Council's action. City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 2 D. TEMPORARY BANNER REQUEST: TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMIN ARTS DEPARTMENT ANNUAL MUSICAL "GUYS AND DOLLS" - Council approved the placement of a temporary publicity banner over Temple City Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive to promote the Temple City High School musical "Guys and Dolls" March 17 -19, subject to the required Certificate of Insurance. E. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 89 -646 (2ND READING) ESTABLISHING A PARKING STANDARD FOR SHOPPING CENTERS WITH MORE THAN 75,000 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL FLOOR AREA - Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 89 -646, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO ESTABLISH A SPECIFIC PARKING REQUIREMENT OF 1 PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 250 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTERS WITH MORE THAN 75,000 SQUARE FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA. F. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: PARCEL MAP NO. 19832, 6042 CAMELLIA (OLAERTS) - Council approved Final Parcel Map No. 19832; accepted ease- ments and dedications and made the findings as enumerated in the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works lette dated February 15, 1989; approved and accepted work agreement and improvement securities and instructed the City Clerk t endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map No. 19832, the certificate that embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of any dedication shown thereon. G. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE IN MONTEREY, APRIL 5 -7, 1989 - Council approved attendance of all five Planning Commissioners at the above - referenced Institute to be held in Monterey, April 5 -7, 1989, and authorized necessary expenditures. H. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 1989 - Council received and filed. I. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: ELWOOD NIELDS Council denied claim and referred to JPIA. J. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2843: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2843 approving the appoint ment of budgeted personnel. 1 1 City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 3 K. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2844: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2844 approving claims and demands in the amount of $147,333.05. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 1989 - OFFER OF FINANCIAL DONATION FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS AT LIVE OAK PARK - Providing background information, City Manager Koski stated that on December 9, 1988, the City filed for Coastal and Park Land Conservation Program funds to be used in part to replace the existing asphalt on the basketball /volleyball court area and play apparatus area at Live Oak Park. At the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting of January 18, 1989, a resident, Doug Wiley, offered to donate $5,000.00 to the City to be used to obtain a professional electrical plan for lighting one basketball court and to stub in for the electrical at the time the court area is being replaced with concrete. Mr. Wiley has submitted a formal letter of donation and a petition support- ing lights for the basketball court signed by over 2,500 individuals. The Parks & Recreation Commission recommended acceptance of the donation. Continuing, Mr. Koski stated the City would not be receiving the funds until later this year and the funds would be included in the 1989 -90 FY Budget. Councilman Atkins asked if any discussion had taken place on lighting the volleyball court at the same time. He felt they should consider doing both the volleyball court and the bas- ketball court. He hoped Mr. Wiley would not become discour- aged because of the time required for State review and approval of the City's grant request. Mayor Swain thanked Mr. Wiley for the supporting data on costs, etc. he submitted for Council's review and expressed Council's appreciation for the very generous offer of funds to help with the project. Council also received a copy of the Commission's Minutes as background information on this pro- posal. Mayor Swain then asked if Mr. Wiley, Dr. Ceniceroz or a representative of the group would like to present any additional information. City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 4 Douglas Wiley, 6303 N. Golden West, asked Council for a clari fication on when they felt the work would be done. Mr. Wile showed two overlays of cost comparisons on this propose project. He explained that the one cost estimate was low because of a special offer by Mr. Daniel Ord who would also donate his labor. Mr. Wiley also said he was unclear as to what his group could expect if the Council should approve the project. They were unsure of the procedures involved. How- ever, the Committee wanted to avoid waiting another year and the group suggested they be allowed to (1) raise money, (2) assist the City in inquiring into other grants available, (3) use any California Wildlife Coastal Park Land Funds left over, and (4) pool moneys raised and use at the time the courts are resurfaced. Parks & Recreation Director Kobett said the funds would be available in the latter part of the year. However, it is contingent upon the State appropriating funds in the 1989 -90 Budget. He felt it would take four to five months because almost every city in California will be filing. Mayor Swain explained to Mr. Wiley that if Council should favor going forward with this project and the City would be hiring the work done, it would have to go public for bids. Councilman Gillanders mentioned that other groups have worke with City Hall and have raised money for other sports im provements at Live Oak Park. Dr. Ray Ceniceroz, 2712 Winthrop, Arcadia, offered his serv- ices to write a proposal for the City and submit an applica- tion to the Amateur Athletic Foundation for funds. Dr. Ceniceroz said this Foundation sets aside funds specifically for this purpose. He expressed his desire to work with the City on filing an application. Richard Bush, 9144 Wedgewood, expressed his approval of the project but felt it should be done with City funds or grant funds rather than tax payers' money. He asked whether they had applied for a grant to resurface the court. He stated most other communities in this area have lighted courts or a gymnasium for their residents. Mr. Kobett explained the City has filed for the Park Land Funds to resurface the courts but the estimated cost for this project indicated they would need all the funds. Mayor Swain, in answer to Mr. Bush's concern regarding funds, stated that Temple City is not a property tax city but mus rely on sales tax revenue. Therefore, this City does not hav the same amount of revenue as other neighboring cities. 1 1 City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 -,Page 5 Mr. Koski informed Mr. Bush that for years the Recreation Department has had open play at the High School and Oak School gymnasium. Bill Carter, 10102 Live Oak, said the open play at the High School and Oak School is not a viable alternative. On two occasions in the last two weeks they have been closed or are being used for other purposes. Mr. Kobett, in reply, said the primary purpose of the School District is education. They work closely with the City to make these facilities available; however, their use comes first. The City felt it was better to have it available some nights rather than not at all. Daniel Ord, 11224 Daneswood, commended the Parks & Recreation Department for their programs. He is behind this project because he feels it is of value to the children as well as the adults in this area. Fred Smith, 9661 Naomi, expressed favor for the project. He uses the facilities as much as possible. Councilman Gillanders stated this project would give a oppor- tunity to help a group of young adults. There are very few athletic activities for this age group. It is a unique oppor- tunity for a joint program between the City and the community. He checked around during the week and found that basketball has a good record of usage for pick -up games. He liked the idea and felt the City should pursue it. Councilman Atkins agreed with. Councilman Gillanders and felt it is an outstanding idea. He asked again that the group not lose patience and to understand that the government moves slowly at times. Councilman Froehle stated his support for this project. He did ask Parks & Recreation to look at the entire area includ- ing the volleyball courts before the concrete is poured. The issue tonight is whether or not to accept the $5,000 donation. He was in favor of accepting this donation but stated that when mixing funds your're mixing controls and strings that go with it. The City must go out for bids and the process is slow so he asked that the Committee not get discouraged. Councilman Breazeal commended Mr. Wiley for his generous offer and his comprehensive presentation to the Parks & Recreation Commission. He is impressed by the demand for this particular recreation activity. He recommended accepting the $5,000 donation and encouraging the Committee to raise additional funds. City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 6 Mayor Swain asked that the Parks & Recreation Commission loo very carefully at other things that may tie into this, such a the volleyball court, undergrounding electrical that wil eventually be needed. It should be done now so the concret will not have to be torn up in the future. She felt it was marvelous that the residents want to work with the City on a project the City could not do on its own. Councilman Gillanders moved to accept the $5,000.00 donation and take appropriate steps with Parks & Recreation to coordi- nate the project with the City and the interested community group, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously approved. Councilman Breazeal moved to accept Dr. Ray Ceniceroz's offer to work with the City in submitting an application to the Amateur Athletic Foundation soliciting funds for the above project, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. B. PROPOSED TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX - Councilman Gillanders moved to set this item for public hearing at the next regularly scheduled City Council Meeting to be held March 7, 1989; seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Swain said a letter was received from the Los Angeles County Registrar - Recorder's office requesting use of the Live Oak Park Multipurpose Room as a polling place for the Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election on April 18, 1989. This letter was received this morning, February 21st, therefore was too late to be put on the Agenda. Councilman Gillanders moved that due to the fact the letter was received after the posting of the regular agenda and an immediate answer was requested by the Registrar- Recorder's office, this constitutes an emergency situation pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (b) (2); seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the use of Live Oak Park Multipurpose Room as a polling place for the Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election on April 18, 1989, as requested; seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: None 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 7 RECESS TO CRA: At 8:06 P.M., the City Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the Febru- ary 7, 1989 meeting; selected legal counsel for Block "A Environ- mental Impact Report Litigation and adopted Resolution No. CRA 355 allowing claims and demands in the amount of $6,985.00. The Minutes of the Agency are set forth in full in the Agency's re- cords. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. LETTER FROM SHERIFF BLOCK, RE: SB 292, BANNING THE SALE OF MILITARY STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS - Mayor Swain referred Council to a letter sent to the President of California Contract Cities Association from Sheriff Sherman Block requesting Member Cities to support SB 292 banning all semi - automatic assault weapons. It will make it a felony to own, sell, advertise or manufacture semi - automatic assault weapons. The Member Cities were asked to pass resolutions supporting this Bill. A lengthy discussion by Council resulted in differing view- points and convincing arguments . on the pros and cons of this Bill. It was mentioned by one Council Member that he agreed with President Bush that it is not practical legislation and will only punish the hunting enthusiasts, hobbyists and the average citizen. However, it was pointed out hunters do not use these types of weapons. In fact, they are illegal to hunt with. These assault weapons are capable of shooting 20 or more rounds while hunters use only 4 or 5 round clips. One Council Member felt it was a "media hype" and a political football and would not help those in the ghettos and barrios. He felt Los Angeles Council was merely jumping on the band- wagon. One Council Member agreed there was not much they could do except make a statement supporting the banning of the assault type weapons, the use of which has increased substan- tially in the past few years and is getting out of control. Another Council Member stated this type of weapon is not needed to defend one's household. Mayor Swain also called attention to another Bill, AB 8800, entered by Assemblyman Mountjoy and another Assemblyman call- ing for an 800 telephone number that would be called anytime a gun is sold or exchanged hands to clear the buyer through a computerized system. If they have had any kind of conviction of a violent crime, mental illness, etc. they would not be able to purchase a gun. City Council Minutes, February 21, 1989 - Page 8 Councilman Froehle moved to approve support of this legisla tion (SB 292), seconded by Councilman Breazeal and carried o a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Breazeal, Froehle and Swain NOES: Councilmen Atkins and Gillanders ABSENT: None Councilmen Atkins and Gillanders requested that any correspon- dence on this subject not include their names in the text or imprinted on the stationery. Mayor Swain said a letter would be drafted and would include only the three Councilmen supporting this legislation. She suggested that perhaps the two dissenting Councilmen would also like a letter drafted supporting their viewpoints. City Manager Koski reported that the League of California Cities, City Managers Department meeting he attended on Febru- ary 15 -17 in Monterey was a very successful meeting. Mayor Swain called Council's attention to the fact that Davi Saldana, Senior Planner, Planning Department, will be leavin the City this week as he has accepted another position. 0 behalf of the Council she wished him well. Councilman Atkins recommended giving David an appropriate plaque from the City and stated it is a well- deserved career advancement. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Froehle, seconded by Councilman Breazeal, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held on March 7, 1989, at 7:30 in Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City. ATTEST: Chief Deputy Cle