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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1989-04-18_Regular 19891 1 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 18, 1989 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to Agenda posted on April 14, 1989, Mayor Swain called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 18, 1989. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Judy Bever, Temple City Christian Church, 9723 Garibaldi Avenue. 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 & Recreation Director Kobett, Temple City Times Staff Writer Estrada, Pacesetter Staff Writer Holtzclaw and SGV Tribune Staff Writer Medve. PRESENTATIONS: (1) OLDER AMERICAN RECOGNITION MONTH: Mayor Swain presented a Proclamation recognizing this month as "Older American Recognition Month." This is in honor of the many older citizens who are active participants in the affairs of their community and in service to others. (2) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION TO OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN FOR TEMPLE CITY: Mayor Swain indicated that all over the State communities are selecting a senior citizen of the year to honor. The person selected from each community will then go on to Los Angeles County to be honored as a County -wide Senior Citi- zen of the Year. Temple City chose Florine Thompson who has volunteered her services to the community for many years. She is actively involved in the Historical Society, City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 2 has served as a member of the Temple City Coordinating Council, has been active in the Women's Club, etc. Mayor Swain then presented the Outstanding Older American Cer- tificate of Recognition for 1989 from Temple City to Florine Thompson. Also a bouquet of roses was presented to Florine from the Historical Society. Florine accepted the Certificate of Recognition, thanking everyone, and remarking that there is nothing greater than being honored for doing the things you enjoy so much. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Swain, before the reorganization of Council, took this opportunity to give an overview of the past year during which she served as Mayor. Much has has been accomplished this past year, including picnic in the park, Christmas tree lighting, a successful senior program, an earthquake preparedness program, the first and very successful disaster drill at City Hall, etc. Mayor Swain discussed the lowering of density throughout the community as requested by the majority of the residents, the ongoing CRA project in Block "A ", the major renovation at Live Oak Park and the plans for the basketball and volleyball court. Mayor Swain thanked her colleagues on Council for their support and hard work. They may not always agree on the issues, but they do agree on the purpose to maintain a city of high stan- dards with a good quality of life. Mayor Swain then thanked staff for all their help, with special thanks to Karl Koski for his responding to her many inquiries and the needs of the Mayor's office. Councilman Atkins stated Mayor Swain has had a year to be very proud of. She has accomplished a great deal, supplied leader- ship in a lot of areas and all of Council is proud to have served with her during her year as Mayor. At this time the City Clerk assumed the Chair and opened nomi- nations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Gillanders nominated Councilman Froehle for the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Atkins. Councilman Gillanders moved that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Froehle for the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously car- ried. Mayor Froehle accepted the gavel and on behalf of the Council thanked Councilman Swain for all her efforts in completing a very busy year. He hoped this year would go as smoothly and be as well organized. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 3 Mayor Froehle then called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilman Gillanders nominated Councilman Breazeal for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilman Atkins. Councilman Gillanders moved that nominations for Mayor Pro Tempore be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Breazeal for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Froehle explained that the Councilmembers have responsi- bilities in addition to the Tuesday night Council meetings and made the following committee appointments, following which it was moved by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried that the appointments be confirmed. L.A. County City Selection Committee Pat Froehle Tom Breazeal Public Safety (Civil Defense, Law Pat Froehle Enforcement & Emergency Reserve) Tom Atkins Sister City Committee Temple City Chamber of Commerce California Contract Cities L.A. County Library Board L.A. Sanitation District League of California Cities Ken Gillanders Mary Lou Swain Tom Breazeal Mary Lou Swain Ken Gillanders Pat Froehle Mary Lou Swain Tom Breazeal Pat Froehle So. California Rapid Transit District and RTD City Selection Committee Pat Froehle Ken Gillanders Upper San Gabriel Valley Tom Atkins Water District San Gabriel Valley Association Tom Atkins of cities Mary Lou Swain JPIA - Insurance Authority Ken Gillanders Councilmembers City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 4 San Gabriel Valley Animal Control Mary Lou Swain Authority San Gabriel Transit District Mary Lou Swain Tom Breazeal Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -2852, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, APPOINTING PAT FROEHLE A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE RTD CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE; seconded by Councilman Gil - landers and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -2853, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 15; which elects the Mayor to the Committee and Mary Lou Swain as alternate, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. Councilman Breazeal praised Councilman Swain's conduct and the commendable job she did as Mayor during the past year. Addi- tionally, he felt another commendation should go to Councilman Gillanders for serving on the JPIA. He puts in 10 to 15 hours per week and has probably saved this City several hundred thousand dollars because of his endeavors. He should be recog- nized for his efforts on behalf of the City. Council concurred. Mayor Froehle presented a plaque to Councilman Swain in "offi- cial" recognition of her leadership and service while serving her second term as Mayor of Temple City. Councilman Swain thanked the Mayor and Council for the plaque and also expressed a big "thank you" to her husband whose support and understanding helped her during this past year as Mayor. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Swain commenting on Item A, Minutes of April 4, 1989, indicated she had already discussed with staff a correc- tion to the Minutes. Page 5, Paragraph 7, should read Coun- cilman Gillanders moved to hold a joint study session rather than Councilman Breazeal. This correction has already been made. Councilman Atkins inquired about the entry, Refund - Fortune Telling, on Page 7 of Item J, Warrants & Demands. He inquired if the applicant had changed her mind. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 5 City Manager Koski said the proposed location for this Fortune Telling business was located, according to Code, in too close proximity to another existing Fortune Telling business so the applicant is looking for another location. Item F, City -Wide Lighting District, was requested to be re- moved from the Consent Calendar by William Bretz. Councilman Swain moved to approve the Consent Calendar, except for Item F; seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of April 4, 1989. Council approved Minutes as amended. B. APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS STANDS, 1989 - Council approved the 12 applications as submitted. C. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT FOR SUMMER RECREATION- Council authorized the recruitment of necessary personnel to conduct the Summer Recreation Program based on the Department's need for competent part -time staff. D. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: 20TH CENTURY /RAYMOND MOSTELLAR Council denied claim and referred to JPIA. E. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PROJECT 88 -7, TRASH RECEPTACLES - Council accepted the low bid of $13,910.00 from San Diego Precast Concrete, Inc. and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement. G. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: TRACT MAP NO. 43136, NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND GOLDEN WEST AVENUE - (WESTCO, INC.)- Council approved the final Tract Map No. 43136; accepted easements and dedications and made the findings as enumer- ated in the Los Angeles County Public Works Department letter dated March 29, 1989; approved and accepted work agreements and improvement securities; and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the revised map of Tract Map No. 43136, the certificate that embodies the approval of said map and the acceptance of any dedication shown thereon. City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 6 H. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 11, 1989 - Council received and filed. I. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2854: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2854 approving the em- ployment of budgeted personnel. J. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2856: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2856 approving claims and demands in the amount of $108,450.00. F. CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT: RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2857, ORDERING ENGINEER'S REPORT FY 1989 -90 - William Bretz, 8723 E. Hermosa, asked Council if there would be any additional tax involved. Councilman Atkins said this item has been in existence since 1968 and this is an annual review only. The fees will remain the same. Councilman Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -2857, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ORDERING AN ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE 1989 -90 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY FOR THE CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT; seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. LAS TUNAS DRIVE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM - Providing background information, City Manager Koski stated that City Council at their regular meeting on March 7, 1989, requested staff meet with the Revitalization Commit- tee of the Chamber of Commerce to receive input on the proposed tree planting program. Staff, with the assistance of an arborist, made a presentation to the Revitalization Committee. After a review of the proposed program, the Committee approved the project. The proposed project would utilize contract services to install 56 Ficus trees, root barriers and tree stakes at a total cost of $20,000: Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the expenditure of $20,000 for the purchase and installation.of 56 Ficus trees on Las Tunas Drive and authorized the solicitation of bids; seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 7 B. DISPOSITION OF BIDS RE: LA ROSA MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 88 -4 - City Manager Koski providing background information stated City Council at their March 21, 1989 meeting rejected a bid of $31,760 from Gary Betrue Construction because it did not include the required bidder's bond. Atkins General Build- ers also submitted a bid but said bid was received after the specified deadline and, therefore, was not opened. Per Council's authorization, staff re- published the "Notice to Contractors" and solicited new bids. The second bid open- ing was held on Tuesday, April 11, 1989 at 2:00 P.M. A single bid of $48,000 from Richard Read Construction was received and opened. Staff recommends the bid be rejected pursuant to Temple City Municipal Code Section 2509 (d) due to lack of competitive bids and the significant difference in cost and the amount appropriated for the project in the 1988 -89 FY budget. Councilman Atkins said he resented the fact that the bid from Richard Read Construction was being thrown out just because it was the only bid received. He did not feel this was fair treatment. He also wanted to know who staff would negotiate with. Mr. Koski, in reply, stated they were experiencing diffi- culty in receiving bids on this project. The concern is that the amount is excessive as related to the Engineer's estimate. Councilman Gillanders expressed sympathy with the bidder; however, it does not justify a 100% cost overrun. Councilman Swain suggested perhaps Read Construction could be contacted and some negotiating done with them. Mayor Froehle agreed with the staff report and was not in favor of accepting one bid that was so much higher than the Engineer's estimate. Councilman Gillanders moved to reject bid submitted by Richard Read Construction for the La Rosa Maintenance Facility Improvement Project and authorized staff to nego- tiate a contract per Temple City Municipal Code Section 2509 (d); seconded by Councilman Breazeal and unanimously carried, with Councilman Atkins' objections noted. City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 8 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 20197, CUP 88 -956 AND ZONE VARI- ANCE 89 -978 AT 8853 ELM AVENUE (SHUWA HWANG) - City Manager Koski, providing background information, stated that on March 14, 1989, the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 20197, CUP 88 -956 and ZV 89 -978 to allow the development of three detached condo units on an R -3 zoned lot. The zone variance is to permit the three garage structures to be situated five feet from the side property line rather than the required ten feet for the first story of a two -story structure. The dwelling portion of each first floor level is set back the required ten feet from the side property line and the second story portion of each structure is set back the required 15 feet from the side property line. Councilman Swain moved that the correspondence received, including two registered letters from the owner and tele- phone calls, should be made a part of the record and minutes; seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. Councilman Swain did comment on a statement made in one letter regarding Council's denial of the five (5) foot setback. Council has not heard this case prior to this evening and has not denied anything. Councilman Breazeal noted that technically six units can be built on this site; however, he could not figure out how six units could be built at this address. Community Development Director Dawson replied that the density would allow six units but considering the open space and setbacks required, it would not be possible to build six units at this site. Mayor Froehle opened the public hearing and invited anyone wishing to address Council on this matter to come forward at this time. Brian D. McKay, 554 E. Badillo Street, Covina, representing the owner /applicant, asked Council if they had reviewed the petition signed by neighbors in favor of this project and was informed it is part of the record. The architect on this project has worked closely with staff and tried to incorporate staff's recommendations in an effort to make this a viable project and a credit to the City. The present structure is located three feet from the property line. The Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed project. Mr. McKay felt it is an appropriate development 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 9 for the site and is relatively low density for an R -3 Zone. The submitted plan was the best the architect could do and includes adequate landscaping, parking, open space, etc. Councilman Swain asked if the owner planned on selling or renting these units. The City has had an ongoing code enforcement problem with this property due to renting a single family structure to three or four families at one time. A long time has been spent working with the property owner and finally the District Attorney to solve the prob- lems and bring the property into conformance with Code. She is concerned about this in the event the property is re- tained by the owner. Brian D. McKay, 554 E. Badillo St., Covina, said it costs money to develop this type of project and the owner would have a high interest in maintaining the property values. It is his understanding the units will be rented to family members. Ti Ping Hwanq, 2443 N. Shores Place, Ontario, architect of the project, briefly gave the background of this site and the fact that a previous contractor submitted a plan for a six -unit project requiring a variance because of the narrow 50' lot. Answering Councilman's Swain's concern regarding the rental of these units, he could understand her feelings because of the past problems. The owner and family will live there and perhaps one unit will be sold. They are not to be rental units. Answering Mayor Froehle, Mr. Hwang said the square footage of two units is 1600 square feet and one is 1800 square feet. William Bretz, 8723 Hermosa, indicated he is familiar with the street and it is a nice residential area. The existing structure is a sore point in the area. Most properties in this area have two or three units per lot. He did not feel a 5' setback in this area would be a problem Roberta Hoffman, 8803 Elm, said she lives about three houses from the proposed project and it would be an im- provement to the neighborhood and feels it is a good use of the space available. Shuwa Hwanq, 8853 Elm Ave, owner and applicant, stated the three condominiums are for her family. They have worked hard to improve the property. There were problems with the property in the past but the title has been changed. She feels it is an improvement for her family as well as the neighborhood. City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 10 As there was no one else who wished to address this sub- ject, Councilman Breazeal moved to close the public hear- ing, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins stated he does not have strong feelings for or against the project per se. The project requires a setback variance and he just cannot make the findings required to grant a variance. On this basis he is opposed to the project. Councilman Swain disagreed with Councilman Atkins and felt the garage with no windows facing the neighbor's property and located 5 feet from the property line would not be a detriment to the neighbors. All of the living space would conform to Code. With a 50' lot, she felt they would have to consider the need for the proper width driveway and the turn radius. This particular type of construction allows the applicant to build livable units large enough to accom- modate a family and not just the undersized type of homes that would be used for rentals. In an R -3 area with a 50' wide lot she would be willing to allow this variance. Councilman Breazeal expressed his concern that a zone variance is becoming more of a right than a unique excep- tion. Certain definitive determinations must be made to grant a zone variance and one is they must find that the site for the proposed use is adequate in size, shape and topography and obviously the applicant cannot meet the size requirement without a zone variance. Therefore, he cannot make that determination. Many applications for variances have been denied for 50' lots because the findings could not be made. The fact is the owner cannot build what they want with this size parcel. The hardship is imposed by the owner not the parcel. He cannot find the required determi- nants for granting a variance. Councilman Gillanders stated Councilman Breazeal covered many things he had in mind. His first impression is that anything is better than what is there presently. He has difficulty is seeing why this should be granted a variance. He cannot see why this lot is unique. There are plenty of 50' wide lots in town. His biggest single objection to granting this variance is the precedent it would set. The density has been reduced and the setback requirements have gone up with the idea of maintaining relatively low density in the community. Every time a method is enacted to reduce density and maintain the quality of living in the commu- nity, enterprising engineers and architects come up with a way of still fitting more on the property. He is opposed to the idea of the variance rather than the project. The more variances granted the more difficult it becomes to deny one because each one in effect becomes a precedent. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 11 Mayor Froehle concurred with what has been said by Council. He complimented the architect and applicant on the design. He referred back to the General Plan update when they heard throughout the community to not only reduce density but the appearance of density. In response to this many study sessions took place to come up with an ordinance to reduce density and the appearance of density and that was on two -story structures you have a 10' foot and a 15' setback to reduce the appearance of density. He encouraged the applicant to modify the request and bring the garage back 5' and be in compliance with the ordinance. Exceptional circumstances do not apply because there are many 50' wide lots in the City. Councilman Atkins reiterated they are not denying the use of the property but there are plenty of options that would not require a variance. He suggested the applicants go back and review the plan and arrive at a plan to meet their needs and still conform to the code. Councilman Atkins then moved to deny Tentative Parcel Map 20197, Conditional Use Permit 88 -956 and Zone Variance 89 -978 because it fails to meet the statutory test for granting variances and conditional use permits, seconded by Councilman Breazeal and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: NOES: Councilmen Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders, Froehle Councilman Swain B. PROPOSED SERVICE CONTRACT - SALES TAX MANAGEMENT - As background information, City Manager Koski stated that staff recently completed an analysis of Sales Tax Revenue for the past five years on Block B businesses. In review- ing sales tax sources, some businesses seem to have peri- odic fluctuations which should be investigated. With the importance of sales tax to the City, a program where the receipts on a monthly basis are monitored, tracked and compared with prior months and prior years will aid the City in being sure it receives all its rightful allocations from sales tax revenues. Councilman Atkins, citing an example of what can happen, when they checked on one store and the status of the sales tax and found the store straddled three city lines and the county line of two counties so after a survey a new formula was developed to allocate the sales tax revenues to five entities. City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 12 Councilman Swain also cited an example from the City of Monrovia and the sales tax revenue gained in the first year. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve contracting services with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, effective May 1, 1989; amend the 1988 -89 FY Budget by $600; sign the Agreement for Sales Tax Audit and Information Services and adopt Resolution No. 89 -2855 authorizing certain City Officials and a City Contractor access to Sales and Use Tax records; seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: None 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: None Councilman Atkins moved to adjourn to the CRA, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. RECESS TO CRA At 8:35 P.M. the City Council met as the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; appointed Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore to act as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Agency; approved the Minutes of the April 4, 1989 Meeting; approved reimbursement payment by the Agency in the amount of $153,677.50 pursuant to Section 202 of the Reimbursement Agreement between the Agency and City dated December 3, 1974; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 361 allowing warrants and demands in the amount of $168,544.99. 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: None 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Breazeal introduced proposed Urgency Ordinance No. 89 -648U. This has not been previously listed on tonight's Agenda but suggests an interim zoning ordinance to establish a moratorium on certain multiple family residential developments in the R -3 Zone. Also, included is a proposal regarding driveways for subterranean parking. Because there are a number of these pending and there have been problems, Councilman Breazeal moved to determine this a matter of urgency. 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 13 City Attorney Martin stated this would require a roll call vote declaring the urgency has come up in the last 72 hours and Council wishes to consider the matter. ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Atkins,Breazeal ,Gillanders,Swain,Froehle NOES: None City Attorney Martin said having passed by four - fifths vote, Council may discuss the merits of the motion. Mr. Koski gave a brief report, stating last evening the Council at a properly noticed meeting held a study session with the Planning Commission for purpose of discussing a variety of planning and land use issues; one of them being the R -3 Zone and density and the prevalence and continuing difficulties experienced with subterranean parking. Also, with the devel- opment of multi- storied buildings the natural grade is being altered and impacting the neighboring property and several other issues concerning the density were discussed. In order to give the Planning Commission and the Council an opportunity to look at some possible revisions to the R -3 Development standards, the Council is considering a moratorium on those projects that would fall in the category of (a) Any project which exceeds a maximum residential density of 18 dwelling units per acre; (b) Any project which provides less than 2400 square feet of land area per dwelling unit; (c) Any project which proposes subterranean or semi - subterranean park- ing; (d) Any project which proposes excavation, grading or mounding of earth so as to change the existing grade by more than 18 inches or result in a Building Code requirement for a retaining wall and (e) Any three -story or three -level residen- tial project which does not comply with the Los Angeles County Uniform Building Code requirements for a three story building. The moratorium would initially be for 45 days and Council would have the option of extending it. Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Ordinance 89 -648U, AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDEN- TIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE R -3 ZONE OF THE CITY;seconded by Councilman Breazeal and carried on a roll call vote as follows: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen Atkins,Breazeal ,Gillanders,Swain,Froehle NOES: None City Attorney Martin stated Ordinance 89 -648U passed by four - fifths vote as required. City Council Minutes, April 18, 1989 - Page 14 Councilman Swain mentioned the Foothill Transit Zone meeting to discuss leasing office space in the Eastland Tower. She also mentioned the Executive Board acted on awarding the manufacture and lease of 30 buses to Gillig Corporation and the proposed plans to take over other lines being released by the RTD. She requested City Manager Koski to get a copy of AB2009 for re- view. This draft legislation by Assemblyman Polonco will negatively affect all transit zones. Councilman Gillanders brought up a request from the Los Angeles County Library Central Committee and the Librarian for Los Angeles County for cities that have a County Library to make a proclamation naming this the year of the young reader and he would like to have that proclamation. Councilman Gillanders also informed Council that the library would be closed for ten days in June to convert over to bar coding. Mayor Froehle mentioned that Temple City is patrolled by the Sheriff's Department and the Captain at the station assigns a Lieutenant as liaison with each of the cities. Temple City is very fortunate to have as the new liaison officer a long time resident of Temple City, Lieutenant Phil Bullington, who just returned to Temple City substation. Council expressed appre- ciation to Lieutenant Torrez for his past service as liaison Lieutenant. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Gil - landers, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, May 2, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue. ATTEST: MAYOR Chief Deputy(City Clerk 1 1 1