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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1989-08-15_Regular 19891 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 15, 1989 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to Agenda posted on August 11, 1989, Mayor Froehle called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 15, 1989. 2. The invocation was given by Dr. Douglas Beyer, First Baptist Church, 6019 North Baldwin Avenue. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Froehle. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Atkins, Breazeal Gillanders, Swain and Froehle 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 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Froehle removed Item B at the request of a member of the audience. Councilmember Swain-moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of August 1, 1989 - Council approved as written. C. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2895: REQUESTING ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2895, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 2 D. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORD. NO. 89 -654 (2ND READING) - Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 89 -654 amending Sections 9111, 9116, 9119, 9202, 9291, 9296, 9333, 9350, 9360 and 9362 of the Temple City Zoning Code. E. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: PARCEL MAP NO. 19979 AT 10642 EAST OLIVE STREET (MC CORMICK) - Council approved Final Parcel Map No. 19979, made the necessary findings as enumerated in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works' letter dated July 26, 1989, and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map No. 19979, the certificate that embodies the approval of said map. F. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: PARCEL MAP NO. 20356 AT 10119 GREEN STREET (HOYT /OWEN CONSTRUCTION ) - Council approved Final Parcel Map No. 20356, approved and accepted work agreements and improvement securities, made the necessary findings as enumerated in the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works' letter dated July 26, 1989, and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map No. 20356 the certificate that embodies the approval of said map. G. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 1989 - Council received and filed. H. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2898: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2898 approving the em- ployment of budgeted personnel. I. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2899: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS - Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2899 allowing claims and demands in the amount of $154,832.67. B. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2897: APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS - William Bretz, 8723 E. Hermosa, as a member of the Con- cerned Residents of Temple City, asked what kind of records were being destroyed. He asked if any were related to the development in Block "A" as he wanted to make sure nothing on this project was included in the records to be destroyed. 1 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 3 City Manager Koski stated there are no CRA materials on the list to be destroyed. All items on the list have been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Most of the records being destroyed are memos, letters and miscellane- ous dated material. The destruction of records takes place annually and is in accordance with the City's Records Retention Schedule. Councilmember Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 89 -2897, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY RECORDS, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: PERS CONTRACT AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 89 -655) - Providing background information, City Manager Koski stated that Council, on August 1, 1989, adopted resolution of 'intention to amend the contract between the City and PERS relating to the removal of the exclusion of elected offi- cials and set a public hearing for August 15th. Ordinance No. 89 -655 is required by PERS to initiate the amendment to the contract. Mayor Froehle declared the public hearing open. As there was no one who wished to speak on this item, Councilmember Swain moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously car- ried. Councilmember Breazeal saw no reason to question this amendment and recommended approval. Councilmember Swain moved to introduce for first reading by title only Ordinance No. 89 -655, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNq,IL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIRE- MENT SYSTEM; seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unani- mously carried. City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 4 B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1989: S.M.A.R.T. - SPEED MONITORING AWARENESS RADAR TOOL - As background, City Manager Koski reported that the Traffic Commission on August 2, 1989 received information and reviewed a video about a new traffic safety device which provides motorists with a reminder of the posted speed limit and a visual display of their current speed. The consensus of the Commission was that SMART appeared to be a simple and effective tool which could be of significant value in reducing speeding and accidents on many of the City's streets. The Commission recommends Council con- sider acquisition of a SMART for use in Temple City, er- haps in joint ownership with another city. The Commission recommends staff investigate possible alternate sources of funding and a possible joint use and maintenance agreement and report back to Council. Mayor Froehle explained the machine uses radar to measure speed of a vehicle; however, it is not used to write tick- ets. It is a trailer with a sign indicating the speed -limit and then large numbers appear indicating the speed at which the approaching vehicle is traveling. It acts as a deterrent. Councilmember Gillanders remarked he saw one in Oregon and it did get his attention. He asked if Prop. A Funds might be used in this area. He would like to see it used on Lower Azusa Road. Councilmember Atkins shared some of Councilmember Gillanders thoughts on it. He felt it would be a helpful tool. He did feel the display should have plexiglass rather than glass. He felt it would be appropriate to put on El Monte Avenue and then Lower Azusa. Councilmember Swain felt it would be a fine tool and could be put to good use. Additionally, she felt sharing the cost-with another city is an excellent idea. Councilman Breazeal commended the Traffic Commission and Sgt.'Terhorst for doing a good job on the study. Mayor Froehle felt staff should pursue alternate sources of funds, such as service clubs, etc. before paying out of General Fund or using Prop. A. Funds. Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve acquisition of a SMART for use in Temple City and to pursue the possibility of a joint ownership agreement with Duarte or another neighboring community and requested staff to pursue alter- nate sources of funds; seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously carried. 1 1 City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 5 C. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RE: COMMERCIAL DEVELOP- MENT IN BLOCK "A" - As background, City Manager Koski stated that on August 8, 1989, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution recom- mending the approval of a General Plan amendment, Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit to allow development of a promotional retail shopping center at the northwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Blvd. The proposed devel- opment is situated within a portion of Block "A" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project Area. The project as recommended by the Planning Commission is consistent with and subject to all mitigation measures and provisions of the previously certified Environmental Impact Report and previously approved Disposition and Development Agreement. The action of the Planning Commission in this instance is advisory. The entire project, including the Conditional Use Permit is subject to approval of the City Council. It is suggested a public hearing be set for this matter for September 5, 1989. Councilmember Swain moved to accept Planning Commission's ."recommendation and set public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 89 -2, Zone Change No. 89 -1013 and Conditional Use Permit No. 89 -1012 for September 5, 1989; seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously carried. D. URGENCY AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 89- 651U -A1, AMENDMENT SUBSECTION B OF SECTION 4 - Council adopted Urgency Ordinance 89- 6510 -A1 on June 10, 1989. This Ordinance exempted projects which had received an approved CUP (and Tentative Tract Map or Parcel Map, if applicable), prior to the - effective date of the Urgency Ordinance. The proposed amendment would also exempt pro- jects which received site plan review approval or variance approval prior to the effective date of the Urgency Ordi- nance. If such previously approved projects are not ex- empted, these cases would be treated differently from other CUP applications. It is suggested that such projects be exempt from provisions of the Urgency Ordinance. Community Development Director Dawson reported there are three cases that went through Planning Commission and City Council and received approval but were inadvertently omit- ted when they were reviewing the other exemptions. In answer to questions from Council, Mr. Dawson stated he was not sure of the F.A.R. of the three projects. They are all located in an R -1 Zone and would be in compliance with regulations of the R -1 Zone prior to adoption of the Ur- gency Ordinance. City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 6 Councilmember Atkins moved to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 89- 651U -A2, AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SUBSECTION B OF SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE 89- 651U -A1 AS IT RELATES TO A MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT WITH THE R -1, R -2 AND R -3 ZONES OF THE CITY; seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: NONE RECESS TO CRA: At 7:50 P.M. the City Council met as the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 1, 1989; held public hearings and adopted Resolutions Nos. CRA 89 -372, 89 -373, 89 -374 and 89 -375, Reso- lutions of the Agency finding and determining the public inter- est and necessity for acquiring and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property and tenants' leasehold intexest and certain fixtures and equipment at 8925 and 8863 Las-Tunas Drive, 8844 -50 Elm Avenue and 5729 Rosemead Boule- vard; recessed to a closed session with Agency's negotiator regarding negotiations concerning the purchase of properties at the above - listed addresses; considered City acquisition of the property situated at the northwest corner of Elm and Rosemead Boulevard for parking purposes; adopted Resolution No. CRA 89 -376 allowing claims and demands in the amount of $9,077.19 and received and filed correspondence from Champion Development Company regarding the intent of T.J. Maxx to locate a depart- ment store at the Northwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard. 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. AUTHORIZATION TO APPRAISE AND NEGOTIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8917 -23 ELM AVENUE AND 5801 -07 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - As background information, the Planning Commission on August 8, 1989, recommended approval of a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Conditional Use Permit for a commercial shopping center at the northwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Blvd. The project area includes a so- called "Developer Parcel" situated north of Elm between Reno and Rosemead Blvd. Champion Development owns a portion of the "Developer Parcel" with the exception of the subject property and has been unable to reach an acquisition agree- ment with the owner. The Community Redevelopment Agency 1 1 1 City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 7 has requested the City Council to consider acquisition of the subject property for public parking. The request from the Agency is to authorize appraisal and negotiation for the purchase of this property. Councilmember Gillanders moved to authorize appraisal and negotiation for the purchase of the McAuley property lo- cated on the northwest corner of Reno and Rosemead Boule- vard, seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously carried. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. CRIME VICTIM'S JUSTICE REFORM ACT - Councilmember Atkins stated he just could not support this until he finds out more about it. He felt it was a politi- cal tool. Councilmember Gillanders also expressed his hesitancy to support this matter until he hears more about it. It was the consensus of Council to take no action until they receive more information on it. Councilmember Swain moved to consider the following request as an emergency issue because of timing, seconded by Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously carried. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES WORKSHOP, CLOVIS, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 9, 1989 - Approval is requested by Councilmember Breazeal to sit on panel at a League Workshop as noted above. This request was received too late to be included on the Agenda. Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve attendance and au- thorized the necessary expenditures as requested, seconded by Councilmember Swain and unanimously carried. Councilmember Breazeal commented on a letter Council received from a resident expressing his appreciation and thanks to staff for the manner in which they removed a tree on his property. Mayor Froehle wished Councilmember Swain a Happy Birthday. He then mentioned the luncheon held at Live Oak Park for a visit- ing baseball team from Japan. He commented that the members of the visiting Japanese All -Star team were very gracious. The City presented a plaque to the visitors and in return received several souvenirs from several Japanese guests. City Council Minutes, August 15, 1989 - Page 8 12. ADJOURNMENT: At 12:05 P.M., Councilmember Swain moved to adjourn to an adjourned meeting on August 29, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously carried. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue. MAYOR 1 1