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MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 1989
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to Agenda posted November 3, 1989, Mayor Froehle
called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, November 7, 1989.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Barry Vail.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Froehle.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders,
Swain and Froehle
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Parks &
Recreation Director Kobett, Community Devel-
opment Director Dawson, and SGV Tribune
Staff Writer Medve
Presentation: Janel Barba of the Automobile Club of Southern
California presented the City with the "Pedes-
trian Safety Award - 1989 ".
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Breazeal moved to approve the Consent Calendar as
presented, seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously
carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of October 17, 1989
Council approved the Minutes of the regular meeting of
October 17, 1989 as submitted.
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B. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 1989 - REQUEST FOR USE OF TEMPLE
CITY PARK BY TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE -
Council approved a request for use of Temple City Park by
Temple City Chamber of Commerce on December 9, 1989 from
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to conduct a Christmas Holiday
Event subject to the required Certificate of Insurance
from the Chamber as well as every participating organiza-
tion that distributed food or beverages during the event
either on a free, donation or cost basis.
C. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO TEMPLE CITY PARK USING STATE
GRANT FUNDS - PUBLIC RESOURCES ACCOUNT -
Mayor Froehle asked if the funds could be used for light-
ing at Live Oak Park. City Manager Koski stated that they
could not. Council approved a request to authorize the
filing of appropriate application for State Grant Funds in
the amount of $22,655.00 for the safety /security lighting
project in Temple City Park, and adopted Resolution No.
89 -2911 and authorized Mayor and City Manager to sign
application.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PROJECT 89 -4, LA ROSA MAINTENANCE
FACILITY -
Council approved and accepted the bids received for this
project and awarded the contract to Contractors Specialty
Services, Inc. in the amount of $19,000.00 and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign appropriate documents.
E. 1990 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL -
Council approved the selection of Marie Corrigan as Gen-
eral Chairman for the 1989 -90 Camellia Festival, payment
of the Camellia Festival rent expenses pursuant to the
new agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and confirmed
the Camellia Festival as a program and activity of the
City of Temple City.
F. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 89 -657 (2ND READ-
ING) RELATING TO CHANGE IN APPROVAL OF OVERNIGHT PARKING
PERMITS -
Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance
89 -657 which transfers approval authority for annual
overnight parking permits from the Traffic Commission to
the City staff.
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G. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: PARCEL MAP NO. 20350 AT 10519 OLIVE
STREET (OWEN CONSTRUCTION) -
Council approved the final parcel map, approved and ac-
cepted the work agreement and improvement securities, made
findings as enumerated in the L.A.County Public Works
letter of October 16, 1989 and authorized City Clerk to
sign face of the map which embodies the approval of said
map.
H. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
SEMINAR - MONTEREY, DECEMBER 6 - 8, 1989 -
Council approved attendance and authorized necessary
expenditures for the City Treasurer to attend the Finan-
cial Management Seminar to be held in Monterey on December
6 -8, 1989.
I. PROPOSAL FOR ELECTION SERVICES, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1990 -
Council approved the proposal for election services from
Martin & Chapman Company in the amount of $8,755.75 for
the General Municipal Election to be held on April 10,
1990.
J. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: 1) MICKLETA ROCHAN EDMUND
2) BRAD PARKER
Council denied the claims received against the City and
referred them to JPIA.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2910: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2910 appointing City
personnel.
L. RESOLUTION NO. 89 -2912: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -2912 allowing claims and
demands in the amount of $541,312.34.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. FINAL REPORT: CITYWIDE CURB AND GUTTER SURVEY -
City Manager Koski presented the background information to
the Council stating that throughout the City, curbs and
gutters which were installed as much as sixty years ago
are now becoming deteriorated. A City -wide survey was
conducted by Dwight French and Associates of the City's
144 miles of curbs and gutters. The results showed there
is currently over 26,000 linear feet of damaged curb and
gutter and repair would cost over $1,000,000. The survey
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report has been reviewed by Staff, Traffic Commission and
the City Attorney and suggested to be used as a reference
document in planning and preparation the annual Public
Works maintenance program.
Mayor Froehle asked for comments from the Council.
Councilmember Gillanders stated he would accept with the
understanding that differences could exist in the report.
Councilmember Atkins agreed and stated the survey could
propose a few economic problems.
Councilmember Swain had no comments and would accept the
survey with future discussion during budget preparation.
Councilmember Breazeal agreed with all comments made and
moved to accept the report and map as prepared by the
Engineer and reviewed by the Traffic Commission, City
Attorney and staff as a reference document to assist in
the planning and preparation of the annual Public Works
Maintenance program, seconded by Councilmember Swain and
unanimously carried.
B. AGREEMENT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5803 -07
ROSEMEAD BLVD AND 8917 -23 ELM AVENUE (MCAULEY) -
City Manager Koski, giving the background information on
this item, noted that on October 17, 1989, City Council
adopted Resolution No. 89 -2909, Finding and Determining
the Public Interest for Acquisition of the property in
question. Staff has reached a final agreement with Dr.
and Mrs. McAuley as previously approved by the City Coun-
cil.
Councilmember Gillanders moved to approve Agreement for
Acquisition of Real Property and adopt Resolution No.
89 -2913 authorizing the City Manager to accept the Grant
Deed and execute the contract on behalf of the City,
seconded by Councilmember Breazeal and unanimously car-
ried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF DECISION OF PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 82 -668 AT
9669 LAS TUNAS DRIVE (TEMPLE GARDEN RESTAURANT- WANG)-
City Manager Koski presented background information stat-
ing that the Planning Commission denied a request to
modify a previously approved Conditional Use Permit to
extend the hours of operation from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
daily. The Commission's reasons for denial were the
proximity to a residential zone, potential traffic and
parking impacts, and potential adverse effects upon sur-
rounding properties.
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Mayor Froehle declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to address Council on this matter to come
forward at this time.
Mike B. Miller, 135 East Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, stated
that in 1988 the Conditional Use Permit extended the
seating capacity to 96. He expressed his concern of
increased traffic and said that the owner would be willing
to work with the City in order avoid any problems. He
stated that there have been no complaints to the evening
activities.
Director Dawson confirmed that fact, but stated that the
restaurant's closing hour is 10:30 p.m.
Mr. Miller stated that the increase in patrons would be
between 20 -25. Buses, possibly mini -vans, would be used.
Arrangements could be made for the vehicles to park on the
street. As a condition, the City could require a security
guard on the site. He further stated that there exists a
second parking lot between the residential area and the
restaurant parking area. This acts as another buffer and
the back door will be closed, patrons will use the street
entrance.
Councilmember Swain asked Mr. Miller if the applicant
would accept a condition of keeping the back door closed
to patrons.
Mr. Miller stated that the door is closed at 9 p.m. and
used only for emergencies.
Councilmember Breazeal did not understand how the increase
in customers would only be 20 -25, when buses would be
bringing them to the restaurant. He also asked about
previous problems with disposal of garbage.
Mr. Miller stated the final details with the bus company
have not been worked out. He believed mini vans will be
used and the increase in customers would be between 25 -30.
As to the issue of trash, his clients have made every
effort to comply and have not been cited.
Elmer Black, 9519 Las Tunas Drive, did not want the past
history of the site to influence the Council's decision.
He visited the restaurant when it was the Ivanhoe and also
recently as the Temple Garden. There was a big difference
between the two. There was no live entertainment, just a
wide screen TV. There is a security guard and the drink-
ing law is enforced.
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Shirley Raschke, 9659 -1/2 Las Tunas Drive, lives about 3
doors west of the restaurant. Noise is still a problem.
Boisterous and argumentative conversation can be heard at
night. At 11 p.m. people are still congregating outside
the establishment and in the parking lot.
Jack Hill, 5931 Kauffman Avenue, stated that on several
occasions buses pull into the parking at 12 noon taking up
several parking spaces which are shared with other busi-
nesses. He has never seen mini vans used, but has seen the
large tour buses which leave the motor running. He is the
second house from the parking lot and does not hear as
much noise during the evening hours as his neighbor on the
south.
Becky Kline, 5925 Kauffman Avenue, lives next to the
parking lot, stated she has also seen tour buses in the
parking lot and has been awaken at 1 a.m. to what sounded
like a fight.
Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte, confirmed the statements
made by those in opposition and indicated she had not
witnessed any problems after 10:30 p.m.
Mr. Miller agreed that the tour buses should not be park-
ing in the lots and arrangements could be made with the
bus company.
As there was no one else who wished to address this
matter, Councilmember Breazeal moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously
carried.
Councilmember Swain stated that since the request has been
made to modify the Conditional Use Permit that she felt
the Council should correct the trash problem and amend
conditions 7 and 8 on the Planning Commission Resolution.
Councilmember Breazeal indicated he could not approve a
use that is not compatible with the surrounding areas.
Councilmember Atkins concurred.
Councilmember Gillanders stated he could not support
extending the hours and concurred with Councilmember
Swain's suggestions. He indicated he would like staff to
address the problem with the buses.
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Councilmember Swain moved to deny modification to Condi-
tional Use Permit 82 -668 to extend the hours of operation
to 1:00 a.m. for the Temple Garden Restaurant located at
9669 Las Tunas Drive based upon the statements of the
individual councilmembers, and adopt a City Council
Resolution modifying the Conditions on Resolution No.
88- 1415PC to read as follows:
7. A separate "waterproof" trash bin shall be located
on the premises for the disposal of food wastes. The
bin shall have lids that are to be kept closed at
all times. All foodstuffs disposed in this bin
shall be contained in sealed plastic bags or compa-
rable containers before being placed in said bin.
The cost of providing the additional "waterproof"
trash bin shall be the responsibility of the restau-
rant operator or the property owner.
8. Trash and waste contained in the "waterproof" bin
shall be picked up and removed from the site no less
than three times weekly or more often if deemed
necessary by the Community Development Director. Any
additional cost for the three times per week trash
removal shall be the responsibility of the restau-
rant operator or the property owner.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unani-
mously carried.
B. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS: VARIOUS SECTIONS -
City Manager Koski, providing background information,
stated there were several administrative inconsistencies
which currently exist in the Municipal Code and should be
corrected prior to reproduction of the newly codified
Code.
Councilmember Atkins felt that Section 2207 of the
Municipal Code should be reworded to read as follows:
"B. to appoint, promote, discipline and /or remove offi-
cers and employees of the City except the City
Attorney; to transfer employees from one department
to another; and to consolidate or combine office,
position, departments or units under his jurisdic-
tion;"
Councilmember Atkins introduced for first reading Ordi-
nance No. 89 -658 as amended by title only, seconded by
Councilmember Gillanders and unanimously carried.
City Council Minutes, November 7, 1989 - Page 8
C. ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING, ELECTRICAL,
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL FEES BY REFERENCE -
Presenting background information, City Manager Koski
stated the current fee schedule was adopted as part of the
1984 Code. Due to an increase in construction, additional
inspection services are required, and an increase is
justifiable based on the change in the cost of living
index.
Councilmember Gillanders introduced for first reading
Ordinance 89 -659 regarding the adoption by reference of
L.A. County Ordinances adopting new Building, Electrical,
Plumbing and Mechanical fees and set a public hearing on
November 21, 1989 for second reading and adoption, sec-
onded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Marianne Milch, Chamber of Commerce, asked the Council to
consider an ordinance to control the trash problems with
restaurants in the City. She asked if, presently, restaurants
have any restrictions on trash.
Director Dawson stated that any new restaurant needs to obtain
a Conditional Use Permit which require grease traps.
Councilmember Swain suggested staff research the possibility
of requiring garbage disposals and trash enclosures for res-
taurant uses. Councilmember Breazeal concurred.
Councilmember Gillanders stated that if sewer lines were not
extended to the street, plumbing problems could develop
throughout the City.
RECESS TO CRA
At 8:30 p.m. the City Council met as the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular
meeting of October 17, 1989; approved a request for installa-
tion of 6' high chain link fence at the northwest corner of
Rosemead Boulevard and Broadway; and adopted Resolution No.
CRA 89 -381 allowing warrants and demands in the amount of
$155,023.00. 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
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilmember Breazeal referring to the Joint Meeting of
Council and Commissions held November 6, stated if Council
reviews and approves the design and plans before work begins
on a project, "design immunity" would apply.
Councilmember Swain presented the City Manager with the Infor-
mation Bank on Contract Service Providers from California
Contract Cities Association which furnishes information on
contract service providers that are currently used by members
of the Association.
Councilmember Gillanders asked if the City plans to place City
documents on microfilming.
City Manager Koski informed him that the City Clerk was re-
searching the possibility and has obtained some cost esti-
mates.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:00 p.m. it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried to
adjourn. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be
held on November 21, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. in Council Chambers,
5938 North Kauffman Avenue.
MAYOR