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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 20, 1989
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to Agenda posted on June 16, 1989, Mayor Froehle
called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, June 20, 1989.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Norlyn Brough, Church of
the Nazarene, 9953 Las Tunas Drive.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Froehle.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmembers Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders,
and Froehle
Councilmember Swain
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Parks &
Recreation Director Kobett, Asst. Planner
Kates, Temple City Times Staff Writer
Estrada, Pacesetter Staff Writer Holtzclaw
and SGV Tribune Staff Writer Medve
Councilmember Breazeal moved to excuse Councilmember Swain's
absence for cause, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and
unanimously carried.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Gillanders requested Item E be removed from the
Consent Calendar and Councilmember Breazeal and Mayor Froehle
requested removal of Item C.
Councilmember Atkins moved to approve the remainder of the
Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Councilmember Gil -
landers and unanimously carried, with Councilmember Breazeal
abstaining on Item A.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 6, 1989
Council approved as written, with Councilmember Breazeal
abstaining.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 2
B. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2873: AUTHORIZING COUNTY TO COLLECT
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEES FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT -
Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2873, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING THE
ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FEES TO THE TAX BILLS.
D. REPAINTING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND STRIPING- SCHOOLS,
SELECT SYSTEM STREETS AND MAINTENANCE AREAS 4, 5 & 6
(PROJECT 89 -2) -
Council approved plans and specifications and authorized
staff to solicit bids for Project No. 89 -2.
F. BUDGET AMENDMENT: GAS TAX FUNDS FY 1988 -89 -
Council approved an amendment to the FY 1988 -89 Budget for
gas tax revenue and expenditures to agree with the actual
amount received and available.
G. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF
JUNE 13, 1989 -
Council received and filed.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2876: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL -
Council adopted Resolution 89 -2876 approving the employment
of budgeted personnel.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2877: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2877 allowing claims and
demands in the amount of $281,383.60.
C. AGREEMENT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE -
Mayor Froehle commented that the City was not unhappy with
Signal Maintenance Company it was the fact that their price
was substantially higher than the second bidder. The new
contract with Superior Signal Services is for one year and
the City will monitor closely to determine that the quality
of work and material is the same.
Councilmember Breazeal indicated that the difference in
price does indicate that it's possible to become complacent
with one company. He felt it was good to go out for bid
and get a competitive price.
Councilmember Gillanders questioned whether Superior real-
ized they are going to provide emergency service, etc. He
hoped they realized the full scope of the work.
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Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve an agreement with
Superior Signal Service for a one -year period, July 1, 1989
to June 30, 1990, to provide maintenance of 27 signalized
intersections and authorized Mayor to sign said agreement;
seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously carried.
E. REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF WENDON STREET, TUESDAY,
JULY 4, 1989 -
Councilmember Gillanders approved of this request if the
appropriate certificate of insurance was submitted.
Mayor Froehle questioned the cost of such insurance? He
indicated he would hate to deprive a group of residents
from having a block party because of insurance.
Councilmember Atkins confirmed this same group of people
have made this request for the past several years and each
time have provided insurance.
Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve the closure of
Wendon Street for a block party on Tuesday„ July 4, 1989,
from 12:00 Noon to 10:00 P.M., subject to the required
certificate of insurance and other conditions as stated in
staff's memo dated June 20, 1989; seconded by Councilmember
Atkins and unanimously approved.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. (1) PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1989 -90 BUDGET
Providing background information, City Manager Koski
stated Councilmembers received the Proposed Budget for
1989 -90 on May 22, 1989 and a study session was held on
June 12, 1989. Pursuant to Council's comments regard-
ing personnel, operating expenses and capital outlay,
the Proposed Budget is provided for review subject to
public comment and any subsequent changes.
Mayor Froehle noted the largest expenditure is for law
enforcement services and it goes up about 5% a year.
Councilmember Atkins remarked he had just read an
article on law enforcement expenditures and it listed
Temple City as one of the City's spending the lowest
dollar amount.
Mayor Froehle declared the public hearing open and
invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on
this matter to come forward at this time.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 4
As there was no one who wished to speak on this sub-
ject, Councilmember Gillanders moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and
unanimously carried.
Councilmember Breazeal moved to adopt Resolution No.
89 -2870, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIAT-
ING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1989 -90;
Resolution No. 89 -2871, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUN-
CIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A SALARY SCHED-
ULE AND PAY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989 -90; Resolution
No. 89 -2880, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL; and intro-
duced for first reading by title only Ordinance No.
89 -652, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY DELETING SECTION 2211, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE
II OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE; seconded by
Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously carried.
(2) RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2872: ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND
FILING OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE
FY 1989 -90 -
As background, the Treasurer or Chief Fiscal Officer is
required to render an annual statement: of investment
policy to the legislative body of the local agency and
to render a monthly report containing specific informa-
tion regarding investments and deposits to the legisla-
tive body and the chief administrative officer
Councilmember Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No.
89 -2872, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT AND FILING OF
THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE YEAR
1989 -90; seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unani-
mously carried.
B. PROPOSED CRITERIA FOR CASES IN PLAN CHECK AS THEY PERTAIN
TO URGENCY ORDINANCE 89 -651U, A MORATORIUM CN CERTAIN TYPES
OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE R -1, R -2 AND R -3 ZONES -
Reviewing staff's memo, City Manager Koski stated that on
June 6, 1989 Council adopted an Urgency Ordinance estab-
lishing a moratorium on certain types of development in the
R -1, R -2 and R -3 Zones. The purpose of this moratorium is
to regulate the bulk and scale of new construction so as to
prevent overbuilding on residential lots. In administering
this ordinance, two problem areas have arisen. In order to
determine floor area ratio, fully dimensioned floor plans
are necessary even for minor room additions. Therefore,
the Urgency Ordinance creates a hardship on some homeowners
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because additional plans are required in order to obtain a
building permit. In keeping with the intent of the ordi-
nance and to encourage single story development, staff
suggests the moratorium in the R -1 Zone apply only to
two -story dwellings. Single story dwellings would be
limited to a 50% lot coverage, while two -story dwellings
would be restricted by the .35 F.A.R. One rather limited
exception to be given consideration is the requirement of
additional parking for any dwelling unit with more than
four bedrooms. Staff suggests no proposed new two -story
dwellings be excepted from the Urgency Ordinance.
Councilmember Breazeal was not at the last meeting but
indicated he had read the minutes and had gone over the
background material. He agreed with the concept of F.A.R.
However, he felt single - family, single -story dwellings
should be exempted because they already have the require-
ment of no more than 50% lot coverage. He did have a
problem with the extra garage requirement.
Councilmember Gillanders liked the idea of exempting sin-
gle- story, single - family dwellings. He agreed with
Councilmember Breazeal that a house with 4 or 5 bedrooms
will generate more cars. He can't see that, it's part of
the problem and is not impressed with exempting third
garage space for 5 bedrooms.
Councilmember Atkins indicated that as a practical matter,
the single -story dwelling, using .35% F.A.R. coverage is
not unreasonable. When getting to 5 bedrooms the chances
of having more than two cars is almost a certainty. He did
not want to back away from this requirement. Staff said
they had a problem with small room additions, etc. This
can be resolved as an administrative matter by requesting
the people calculate the floor area of their house and
include in their sketch for a building permit.
City Attorney Martin on clarification from Mr. Koski,
stated he understood this in a different way. Is he pro-
posing these as permanent exemptions from the moratorium or
exemptions because they are in the process? He understood
there would be hardship exemptions because they were in the
process.
City Manager Koski replied they are being proposed as
continuing exemptions so a single - family, single -story
homeowner doesn't have to appeal.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 6
Councilmember Breazeal said they will have small room
additions submitted and he did not want to see the Council
and Planning Commission inundated with zone variances
because they are .36 or .38. He felt they should recommend
that anything of 10% or less deviation of the F.A.R. can be
handled by the Minor Zoning Modification Committee (MZM).
Mayor Froehle asked staff how many of the plans in plan
check run into a problem with the additional requirement of
a three -car garage for five or more bedrooms and was told
by staff there are two sets of plans in the proccess of
being checked that would be affected. There is no question
in his mind that once the moratorium is in place that will
be the guidelines to go by. Of all the houses in Temple
City, there are two that have unknowingly gone through the
expense of plans, etc. and he felt they should allow these
two to go along with the current status and not require the
additional garage.
City Attorney Martin indicated there is an ordinance and
moratorium in effect and inquired of Council if there was a
motion to exclude anything.
Councilmember Breazeal moved to (1) exempt, for the dura-
tion of the moratorium, single - family, single -story dwell-
ings that have a 50% lot coverage or less, (2) include the
requirement for a third garage for five or more bedrooms,
(3) exclude from the moratorium the two cases in the proc-
ess that would be affected by the additional garage re-
quirement, and (4) approve the MZM Committee's handling
cases that deviate 10% or less from the F.A.R.; seconded by
Councilmember Atkins and approved unanimously.
City Attorney Martin said Council has arrived at a policy
to amend the ordinance and now Council must adopt the
ordinance according to the policy.
Councilmember Gillanders moved to adopt Ordinance No.
89- 651U -A1, AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON
CERTAIN TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE R -1, R -2 AND R -3
ZONES OF THE CITY; seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and
carried on a roll call vote as follows:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmembers Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders and
Froehle
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Swain
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City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 7
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION DENYING ZONE VARIANCE 89 -989 AT 9070 BROADWAY
(GOLDFARB) -
City Manager Koski said the applicant is requesting a
variance to legalize an existing addition to a single -
family dwelling with a three -foot side yard setback instead
of the required five -foot side yard setback in the R -1
Zone. The Planning Commission considered this request at
their May 23, 1989 meeting and were unable to make the
necessary findings for granting the variance. Taking the
newly adopted moratorium into consideration, this addition
would exceed the maximum permitted F.A.R. of .35.
Councilmember Gillanders' reaction was that it already
exists and his position would be that it should be exempted
from the Moratorium.
Councilmember Breazeal agreed.
Councilmember Gillanders moved that the structure be ex-
empt, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously
carried.
After discussing this case and questioning staff, Council
determined that the garage built in 1964 was located on the
property line because it is located on the rear one -third
of the property, the portion added attaching the garage was
built without permits, the garage was not moved but became
illegal when attached to the house and it is unknown as to
whether or not a firewall was installed.
Mayor Froehle declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to address Council on the matter to come
forward at this time.
Dan Goldfarb, 9070 Broadway, explained to Council that it
was built in 1963 and the 3' setback requirement was not in
effect. When he built the addition he pulled permits for
just the house. He did ask the inspector if there was any
problem in connecting the two walls and was told no problem
whatsoever. His neighbors testified at the Planning Com-
mission that they were built at the same time. A year ago
he asked for a profile of his property and it did not show
the addition so he questioned whether it was legal or not.
He opened this case because he wants everything to be
legal.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 8
Councilmember Gillanders asked Mr. Goldfarb if the old
garage that was attached to the principal structure by the
connection is now used as living quarters and was told yes.
Councilmember Gillanders also clarified that the building
in the corner with no setback is used as a garage and was
part of the addition. When Mr. Goldfarb built the addition
he took out the garage and put another garage back in the
alley and it is part of the permit. The other three -car
garage was built with a permit. It was also determined at
this point that the wall is a firewall.
Council determined that if the variance is granted, Mr.
Goldfarb would have to obtain permits and would have to
bring the addition up to the Code that existed at the time
of construction.
Lonnie Abbott, 9064 E. Broadway, next door neighbor, told
Council he has no objections to any of the structures on
Mr. Goldfarb's property.
Henry Frilot, 9102 E. Broadway, remembered when Mr.
Goldfarb had this addition built. It was all done at the
same time.
Councilmember Atkins asked Mr. Goldfarb if he did the
construction or was it done by a contractor and was in-
formed a contractor did the work.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
matter, Councilmember Gillanders moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously
carried.
Councilmember Gillanders remarked that the setbacks on this
property look like a numbers game. The house is 5', the
addition is 5', the garage that is now living area is 3'
and the old garage is 0 feet - and all from the same
property line. He did not feel this would set a precedent
as the circumstances were so unique he did not feel there
would be another similar case. The building did not move
but became a problem when connected to the house. The
homeowner created his own problem in trying to make it
right. The structure is where it always was, it's just
that the rules changed. It is evident that the building
inspector was in or around the property while this was
going on. There are no protests from the neighbors. For
these reasons, Councilmember Gillanders' personal position
would be to grant the variance to make it legal and require
that it be brought up to Code at the time it was built.
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Councilmember Atkins detailed the findings necessary to
grant a variance. He felt this was done in good faith with
no intent to skirt the law. Mr. Goldfarb has created some
extraordinary circumstances that are unique and, as pointed
out, chances of this occurring again in town are very
small. The finding, is it necessary for the preservation
and enjoyment of a property right, can be made in this
case. The variance is necessary for the preservation of a
property right as it would be a catastrophe if they denied
the variance and Mr. Goldfarb would have to make modifica-
tions to the house. Another test, granting the variance
would be detrimental to the neighborhood certainly can be
made as his neighbors have voiced their support. Council -
member Atkins felt the findings can be made and he could
approve granting a variance.
Councilmember Breazeal agreed with Councilmembers
Gillanders and Atkins. He also commended the Planning
Commission for basically adhering to Council's directions
for a conservative approach to granting variances.
Mayor Froehle's main concern was against people who build
without permits and then when caught plead ignorance. It
is evident in this case that's not what happened. The
applicant brought it to Council's attention and is trying
to make it right. He had no problem with granting a vari-
ance based on the rationale previously stated.
Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve Zone Variance No.
89 -989 for reasons stated above and with the condition that
the structure meets the Building Code at the time the
building was constructed, seconded by Councilmember Atkins
and unanimously carried.
B. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS:
Mayor Froehle read the list of 7 agreements needing re-
newal:
Councilmember Breazeal, because of a possible conflict of
interest, stated he would abstain from discussion or voting
on Item (1) Chamber of Commerce.
(1) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -
Councilmember Atkins stated Council has had discussions
and a study session on this agreement. He noted that
on Page 2, Item I of the agreement, the wording should
read "Co- sponsor the City picnic and assist with the
annual Camellia Festival." Councilmember Atkins moved
to approve a new one -year agreement with the Chamber of
Commerce, subject to the correction in wording of Item
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 10
I, and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign said
agreement, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and
carried unanimously with Councilmember Breazeal ab-
staining.
Councilmember Breazeal voiced his concern with the Dial -
A -Ride agreement and the cost for a one -way ride. It is
his understanding they are in the process of soliciting
bids from another potential contractor. In view of this
fact he felt the agreement should be for 90 days rather
than 1 year.
City Manager Koski said they have a one -year agreement with
a 90 -day cancellation clause. The City is looking at one
other viable alternative and that is the San Gabriel Valley
Cab for $100,000. It is unknown if they can provide the
service people will be happy with. He asked if Council is
interested in pursuing this alternative at that price.
Mayor Froehle explained for those present that Council was
discussing the agreement with Dial -A -Ride. The problem in
Temple City is there are not a great many citizens who use
the Dial -A -Ride and therefore the cost breaks down to
around $42 per round trip. The problem is not with Dial -
A -Ride but with the ridership. There are not enough riders
to make it profitable. They are not trying to do away with
Dial -A -Ride but are trying to do it in a more profitable
manner and to do this it is necessary to bring up the
ridership.
Councilmember Gillanders expressed his concerns with a cab
company. He would rather continue on with something that
is expensive but adequate rather than going for something
inexpensive and inadequate while deciding what they need.
He recalled some of the experiences in the past when deal-
ing with a cab company.
The other Councilmembers agreed to this line of approach.
Councilmember Atkins moved the adoption of Item 7. B. (2)
through 7.B. (7), seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and
unanimously carried.
(2) MC GLADREY & PULLEN -
Council approved letter of agreement from McGladrey &
Pullen dated February 13, 1989 and authorized City
Manager to sign.
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(3) PRO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AND SWEEPER SERVICE -
Council renewed for one year the existing agreement
with Pro Landscape for landscape maintenance of the
road medians on Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues effec-
tive July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990.
(4) PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR (PATTI BATES) -
Council approved a one -year agreement with Public
Relations Coordinator Patti Bates for a total fee of
$7,800 per year and authorized Mayor to sign said
agreement.
(5) TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES (GEORGE ENVALL ) -
Council approved a one -year agreement with George
Envall for traffic engineering services at a monthly
fee of $630 and authorized Mayor to sign said agree-
ment.
(6) COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICE (DIAL -A -RIDE) -
After meeting with representatives of Community Transit
Services and reviewing the current contract, Council
approved continuation of the Dial -A -Ride agreement with
Community Transit Services, Inc. for FY 1989 -90 for the
fixed amount of $124,440.00. This reduction in cost
from $166,694.00 reflects an adjusted service sched-
ule.
(7) L.A. COUNTY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE -
Council approved a new five -year agreement with the
County of Los Angeles for grounds maintenance of County
facilities adjacent to City Hall and authorized Mayor
to sign said agreement.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. LETTER FROM SUPERVISOR ANTONOVICH RE THE ADOPTION OF THE
AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN BY THE STATE AIR RESOURCES
BOARD -
City Manager Koski, providing background information,
stated Mayor Froehle received a letter from Supervisor
Antonovich regarding adoption of the Air Quality Management
Plan by the State Air Resources Board on June 22, 1989.
Supervisor Antonovich requested cities to communicate their
concerns about the impacts of the AQMP and adopt a resolu-
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 12
tion to this effect. Attached for Council's consideration
is proposed Resolution No. 89 -2881 urging amendments to the
AQMP.
Council unanimously agreed to support Supervisor
Antonovich's position on this and adopt the necessary
resolution.
Councilmember Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -2881,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TO THE STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD, URGING ITS SUPPORT OF
AMENDMENTS TO THE AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN WHICH PROVIDE
FOR COMMON SENSE ALTERNATIVES TO MINIMIZE JOB LOSS AND
OTHER DEVESTATING IMPACTS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT, THE ECONOMY
AND CITIZENS; seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and
unanimously carried.
Before hearing those in the audience, Mayor Froehle explained that
the Dial -A -Ride contract has been approved and they will continue
to have the program in Temple City.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK::
Mrs. Oliver S. Grant, Jr., 5434 N. El Monte Ave., discussed the
start of the Dial -A -Ride program in Temple City. She discussed
the current program and the need for this service. She gave a
few cases experienced by riders. Mrs. Grant continued by
saying she did not feel the City was getting the service it was
paying for and they should seek ways to make improvements.
Older citizens need this service and the security of knowing
they can depend on it.
Debbie Tarin, 9665 E. Workman #B, told Council she and her son
use the Dial -A -Ride every day and wants to keep the service in
town. She basically was satisfied with the service. She has
had to wait on occasion but always seemed to get valid reasons
for why the driver was late. She did wish the service was
available after 6:00 P.M.
Terri Slimmer, General Manager, Community Transit Services,
expressed her distress over hearing comments on bad service. A
comment was made that at times only one rider is transported
and she said this is true. In most cases it is timing and
location and can't be helped. Response time getting back to
pick up people does cause problems. When the call is received
the vehicle might be on the other side of town and response
time is not always as quick as you would like. Answering a
question from Councilmember Atkins, Ms. Slimmer replied that
she and other staff members do go to senior citizen groups and
give a presentation to encourage people to use the service.
Ridership in Temple City has picked up in the last several
months but growth is very slow.
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Mike Mangana, Secretary, Owen Construction, 2035 So. Myrtle
Ave., Monrovia, asked Council if his projects were exempt from
the moratorium. He discussed two projects on Temple City
Blvd. stating he is ready to submit the plans but now they
don't meet the new criteria. He mentioned the money already
expended for architects. He also mentioned one development has
a two -story house in the front and a one -story house in the
rear already approved by the Planning Commission. Could he
proceed on these units? From a financial standpoint, this
moratorium could be devastating to his company.
City Manager Koski said those exempted were single - family,
single- story. With the exception of the two previously men-
tioned, no two -story dwellings have been exempted. The crite-
ria used for exemption is if the building permits were issued.
Continuing, Mr. Koski stated anyone can appeal a hardship to
Council. He suggested Mr. Mangana put this in writing to be
presented to the Council and include some cost figures. Coun-
cil does not want to cause a financial hardship on anyone.
Monica Sinclair, 9843 Wendon Ave., thanked Council for allowing
the block party on the 4th of July. Asked how long the morato-
rium would last because it is her understanding that if her
house burned down she could not rebuild. Addressing the
question of Dial -A -Ride, she asked why the City did not get its
own vehicles, insurance, driver, etc. as it would cost less.
She also asked why neighboring cities couldn't share the serv-
ice.
Councilmember Atkins and the other Councilmembers reassured Ms.
Sinclair that there is an ordinance in effect that will allow
her to rebuild if her house burned down. This has nothing to
do with the moratorium. The subject of rebuilding in case of
a natural disaster was covered in the General Plan Amendment.
Council also informed Ms. Sinclair that for the City to have
their own vehicles, insurance and drivers it would cost them at
least four times the amount paid for Dial -A- •Ride. As for
sharing the service, the City would be billed the same amount
but the possibility exists that a neighboring city would be
getting a larger ridership.
Marianne Milch, Chamber of Commerce, responding to the subject
of Dial -A -Ride, suggested going out and speaking to groups is
fine. Also, the Chamber is planning an A11 -City Newsletter and
they would be happy to cooperate with Community Transit. She
also mentioned they have received favorable comments on the
newly planted trees along Las Tunas.
Council thought this was an excellent idea and suggested work-
ing with staff to come up with an appropriate article for the
Newsletter.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 14
Josef Riemhofer, 5007 Golden West, discussed with Council the
building being constructed next to him at 5003 Golden West. He
feels he is suffering a financial loss on his property, his
peace of mind and the quality of life he previously had are
gone because of this huge oversized project.
Council discussed this at length and explained to Mr. Riemhofer
that this case is exactly why they have imposed a moratorium.
They are aware of the problem of overbuilding on small lots and
are taking steps to stop it. However, the project next to him
was approved and it met all the Code requirements at the time
of approval and there is nothing they can do at this point.
Robert McGinnis, 6120 N. Camellia, commented that he is happy
to see the Councilmembers getting paid and expressed apprecia-
tion for the work they do. Regarding the moratorium, Mr.
McGinnis felt it was ten years too late. There are too many
absentee landlords and rentals. Another subject discussed by
Mr. McGinnis was the project located at 6033 N. Camellia of two
single -story and two two -story homes that do not follow the
line of the houses that have been there for 40 years. He also
noted that most videos are taken around 10:00 A.M. when nothing
is happening. He suggested they do these when traffic is heavy
in the evenings. The main subject he discussed with Council
was fireworks. Last year the worse spot was 6033 N. Camellia
where there were approximately 25 people. He walked by this
site and the weeds are 8' tall and he's concerned because of
the fire hazard. He commented on the statements made last year
to the effect there were no problems with fireworks in Temple
City. He said they did not see the activity on Camellia and
Garibaldi.
Mayor Froehle reminded Mr. McGinnis that Council took the issue
of fireworks to the people and they voted in favor of fire-
works. Mayor Froehle also remarked that as he told Mr.
McGinnis, he will bring up the subject of illegal fireworks on
North Camellia at the Sheriff's breakfast on June 28th. They
are trying to do all they can to help. It was also suggested
Mr. McGinnis talk with the new Liaison Officer, Phil
Bullington.
City Manager Koski stated Chief McCann has sent a letter stat-
ing personnel from the station will be out on patrol. Addi-
tionally, a letter from the City was sent to the Sheriff's
Station and Fire Department advising them to cooperate and
there will be a special effort made by both departments. Mr.
Koski suggested putting a little more control in the area
referred to by Mr. McGinnis.
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Cindy Sternquist, 6137 N. Camellia, asked for a clarification
of an item she read in the Temple City Times. She is building
a two -story home and because of the Planning Commissions' and
Council's concern regarding two -story homes, she wondered if
she is able to submit her plans if the F.A.R. and all other
requirements are met.
Mayor Froehle and City Manager Koski encouraged Ms. Sternquist
to call the Planning Department and discuss the specifics with
them.
Councilmember Atkins suggested Ms. Sternquist have her archi-
tect talk directly with Mr. Dawson to eliminate any confusion.
Mayor Froehle called a short recess at 9:20 P.M.
Mayor Froehle reconvened the meeting at 9:30 P.M.
RECESS TO CRA
At 9:30 P.M. the City Council met as the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the June 6, 1989
meeting; approved request of an interim loan in the amount of
$300,000 from the City to provide cash flow pending receipt of
Community Development Block Grant monies for FY 1988 -89; ap-
proved FY 1988 -89 Revised Budget with additional appropriations
in the amount of $145,483; adopted Resolution No. CRA 89 -365
approving FY 1989 -90 Budget; adopted Resolution CRA No. 89 -367
approving Promissory Note to the City in the amount of
$125,000 approved letter of agreement from McGladrey
Hendrickson & Pullen for auditing services for FY 1989 -90;
adopted Resolution No. CRA 89 -366 making findings of existing
obligations and existing programs of the Rosemead Boulevard
Redevelopment Project and to defer funding of the Low and
Moderate Income Housing Fund and adopted Resolution No. CRA No.
89 -368 allowing warrants and demands in the amount of
$103,398.40. 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 INTERIM LOAN FROM THE AGENCY -
Providing background, City Manager Koski stated the Agency
requests an interim loan of $300,000 from the City to
provide funds for the purchase of the Coleman property
located at 5721 Rosemead Blvd. and 8912 Elm pursuant to
final court settlement. Payment is to be made on July 3,
1989 to be eligible for reimbursement from FY 1989 -90 CDBG
funds.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 16
Councilmember Atkins moved to approve the Agency's request
for an interim loan in the amount of $300,000 from the City
to purchase the Coleman property at 5721 Rosemead Blvd. and
8912 Elm Avenue, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and
unanimously carried.
B. PROMISSORY NOTE FROM THE CITY TO CRA AGENCY FOR FISCAL YEAR
1989 -90 -
City Manager Koski said a Promissory Note in the amount of
$125,000 for the Rosemead Blvd. Redevelopment Project has
been prepared from the Agency to the City in the amount and
on the terms as set forth in said Note. The Promissory Note
reflects a loan made during FY 1988 -89 by the City to the
Agency for expenses associated with the development of
Block "A ".
Councilmember Atkins moved to approve Promissory Note in
the amount of $125,000 and to adopt Resolution No.
89 -2878, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING LOANS TO TEMPLE CITY
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; seconded by Councilmember
Gillanders and unanimously carried.
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS -
Mayor Froehle explained that Commissioners are normally
appointed for two -year terms by Council, with all terms
expiring on June 30th of the appropriate year. He then
read the names of the Commissioners whose appointments
expire on June 30, 1989. Mayor Froehle did tell Council
that Planning Commissioner Mary Coolman had written a
letter to the effect she enjoyed serving the community but
because of increasing business demands did not wish to be
re- appointed.
Councilmember Atkins moved to approve the re- appointment of
Donald Griffiths and Louis Muto to the Planning Commission,
Harry Crump and John Shaw to the Parks & Recreation Commis-
sion, and James Walker to the Traffic Commission; seconded
by Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously approved.
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B. LETTER FROM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REQUESTING ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MORE FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR ANTI -DRUG
INVESTIGATION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY -
Mayor Froehle explained that Deane Dana, :Supervisor, Los
Angeles County has requested Temple City to adopt a resolu-
tion urging the Federal Government to re- allocate resources
to those areas of highest drug abuse and trafficking activ-
ity and to expedite implementation of the Anti -Drug Abuse
Act of 1988. New York and Miami are getting four times the
amount of money as Los Angeles.
After Council's discussion of this matter, it was moved and
seconded and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No.
89 -2879, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY SUPPORTING MORE FEDERAL RESOURCES FOR ANTI -DRUG
INVESTIGATION AND DRUG ENFORCEMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Councilmember Gillanders stated Linda Crismond, Los Angeles
County librarian, is resigning and he requested a letter be
sent to her signed by all Councilmembers. He also mentioned
that the JPIA semi - annual meeting is scheduled for July 31st in
La Puente.
Councilmember Atkins mentioned that Mayor Blanco of Alhambra
is soliciting support of the cities in the San Gabriel Valley
to adopt a resolution urging Cal Trans to complete the 710
Freeway and he requested this item be put on the Agenda for
discussion at their next meeting. Councilmember Gillanders re-
quested the 210 Freeway should be added.
Councilmember Breazeal advised Council of a scholarship presen-
tation he made on behalf of the Y's Menettes at the Senior
Banquet to Eric Aronson. This year they had a Superintendent's
Award and it was presented to Dal Jones, a young student who
overcame a tremendous handicap and certainly is an inspiration
to everyone.
Mayor Froehle brought to Council's attention that the beautifi-
cation program for Las Tunas has been completed. The project
was done by staff and they completed it at half the cost budg-
eted. The Chamber has indicated they are pleased with the
results. Mayor Froehle requested the City Manager to relay
Council's appreciation to staff for their efforts and fine
work.
City Council Minutes, June 20, 1989 - Page 18
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilmember Breazeal, seconded by Councilmember
Atkins, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. The next regu-
lar meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July
18, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman,
Temple City.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy dity
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