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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
November 6, 1990
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to the Agenda posted November 2, 1990, Mayor Breazeal
called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 P.M. on
Tuesday, November 6, 1990.
2 The invocation was given by Pastor Jim Brown, Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 9664 East Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Burke Walker,
Star Scout, Troop #174.
Councilmember Manning presented a souvenir Agenda to Pastor
Brown and Burke Walker and thanked them for their participati-
on.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Froehle, Manning, McGowan,
Wilson and Breazeal
Also Present: City Attorney Martin, Community Development
Director Dawson, Community Services Director
Kobett, Assistant to the City Manager
Durham, Public Services Director Hart,
Financial Services Director Maldonado,
Special Counsel Parrington, Staff Writers
from Temple City Times and Los Angeles
Times
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Breazeal stated Temple City's Commissioners serve with-
out compensation and spend many dedicated and committed hours
in fulfilling their duties. He stated Council would like to
express their appreciation and presented Certificates of Ap-
pointment to Bud Adams, Flora Burlingame, and Sig Caswell of
the Parks and Recreation Commission, Harry Budds and Jerry
Seibert of the Planning Commission, and Harry Aronson, Matt
Jacobs, and Bernie Keelin of the Traffic Commission.
Mayor Breazeal presented a Proclamation to Laura Pinard, Presi-
dent of the Temple City Toastmasters Club #554, and stated the
club was established in June of 1950 and is celebrating its
40th anniversary this year. Ms. Pinard thanked the Mayor and
Council and stated the Toastmasters Club strives to promote
public speaking and leadership qualities.
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 2
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilmember Froehle, commenting on Item B., expressed thanks
to Al Lindberg for the donation of his Hammond Organ. Mayor
Breazeal requested removal of Item A. from the Consent Calen-
dar. Item L. was removed by Mayor Breazeal and Mayor Pro Tem
Wilson. Councilmember Froehle moved to approve the remainder
of the Consent Calendar as presented, seconded by Councilmember
Manning and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - 2) Adjourned Meeting of October 24,
1990
Approved the minutes of the Adjourned Meeting of October
24, 1990 as submitted.
B. OFFER OF DONATIONS: - KIWANIS CLUB OF TEMPLE CITY
- AL LINDBERG
Accepted the Kiwanis Club donation of $225 for the Hallow-
een Carnival and Al Lindberg's donation of a Hammond Organ
and authorized sending letters of appreciation.
C. MUNICIPAL AND ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 90 -677
(2nd Reading) RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY OF CITY COMMISSION-
ERS DURING TERM OF OFFICE -
Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 90 -677, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ZONING CODE
RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY OF CITY COMMISSIONERS DURING TERM
OF OFFICE.
D. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY IMAGE PROJECT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT -
Approved participation agreement for the San Gabriel Valley
Image Project, designated the Mayor as Delegate and City
Manager as alternate and authorized the Mayor to sign the
agreement.
E. 1989 -90 CITY AUDIT REPORTS -
Received and filed.
F. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 90 -679 (2nd Reading)
RELATIVE TO ANIMALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES -
Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 90 -679, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9331, 9350 AND 9360 OF THE TEMPLE CITY
ZONING CODE RELATING TO PERMITTED USES IN THE R -1, R -2 AND
R -3 ZONES.
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G. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 90 -680 (2nd Reading)
RELATIVE TO R -2 AND R -3 ZONING STANDARDS -
Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 90 -680, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9352 AND 9362 OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING
CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R -2 AND R -3
ZONES.
H. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 90 -681 (2nd Reading)
RELATIVE TO TANDEM PARKING IN THE R -2 AND R -3 ZONES -
Waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 90 -681, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SECTIONS 9352 AND 9362 OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING
CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE R -2 AND R -3
ZONES.
I. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF
OCTOBER 23, 1990 -
Received and filed.
J. CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - MASADA, REIKO -
Denied claim as recommended by claims administrator.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 90 -3003: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL -
Adopted Resolution No. 90 -3003, approving the employment of
budgeted personnel.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
1) Regular Meeting of October 16,
1990
2) Adjourned Joint Meeting of October
30, 1990 with Temple City School
Board
Mayor Breazeal requested Council's reason for opposition to
Item 12.A.2., a request for support for Proposition 149, be
included in the Minutes of the regular Meeting of October
16, 1990.
Mayor Breazeal stated Item 2.D. of the Minutes of the
Adjourned Joint Meeting of October 30, 1990 should reflect
Council's directive to Public Services Director Hart to
implement use of the City's low band frequency.
L. RESOLUTION N0. 90 -3002: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS -
Mayor Breazeal inquired if the printing services went out
to bid and encouraged the City to patronize Temple City
businesses.
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 4
Assistant to the City Manager Durham indicated
does not go out to bid on all printing items but
is made to utilize different merchants.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson inquired why Bank of America
paid for the Sheriff's Breakfast.
Financial Services Director Maldonado stated the
card had been used to pay for the breakfast.
the City
an effort
was being
City Visa
Councilmember McGowan moved to approve Items A.1., A.3.,
and L. as recommended, seconded by Councilmember Manning
and unanimously carried, with Councilmember Froehle ab-
staining on Items A.1. and A.3.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: ORDINANCE NO. 90 -672 (2nd Reading)
RELATIVE TO F.A.R. IN THE R -1 ZONE -
Community Development Director Dawson stated in the R -1
Zone the Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) is currently established
at .35. The Floor Area Ratio applies only to two -story
dwellings. The .35 maximum permitted floor area only
limits the living area and does not include garages or
detached accessory buildings. City Council considered
three options at their meeting of October 16, 1990 and
created and adopted a fourth option which would increase
the Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) from .35 to .50 for any lot
less than 7,200 square feet in area. After the meeting, it
was discovered that a misunderstanding may have existed
regarding the action taken by the City Council. If the
Council wishes to increase the Floor Area Ratio standard to
.50 for any R -1 zoned lot which is less than 7,200 square
feet in size, second reading may be given to the previously
introduced ordinance. If a modification is desired, the
ordinance should again be re- introduced for first reading.
Councilmember Froehle requested clarification on the ordi-
nance introduced at the last meeting.
Community Development Director Dawson stated the .50 F.A.R.
would apply to lots less than 7,200 square feet and the .35
F.A.R. would apply to lots larger than 7,200 square feet.
Councilmember Wilson suggested adding a Conditional Use
Permit to Option #1.
Mayor Breazeal clarified and stated Option #1 would leave
the current .35 Floor Area Ratio in place regardless of the
size of the property and to exceed that, a Conditional Use
Permit would be required.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to re- introduce for first read-
ing by title only Ordinance No. 90 -672, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION
9333 (I) OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO FLOOR
AREA RATIO STANDARDS IN THE R -1 ZONE, seconded by Council -
member McGowan and unanimously carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CODE AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO SIGN CONTENT -
Community Development Director Dawson stated in July 1989,
the United States District Court rendered a ruling that the
City of Pomona's sign ordinance, which was quite similar to
Temple City's ordinance, was invalid. A representative
from the Asian Pacific American Legal Center addressed the
City Council regarding Temple City's ordinance. At that
time, the City Council instructed staff to suspend enforce-
ment of the current sign language requirement which speci-
fies that at least fifty percent of the total sign text be
in Roman alphabets and /or Arabic numerals. This Zoning
Code amendment would mandate that every business have a
sign which identifies the name or the nature of the busi-
ness in the English language. The amendment would also
specify that this signage must be in letters at least nine
inches in height and must be in colors compatible with
background colors.
Councilmember Froehle stated Temple City's ordinance has
been determined to be too restrictive and unconstitutional.
He read a statement from the City Attorney which stated "It
is disappointing that we must amend our ordinances to keep
pace with the changing court decisions but we all take an
oath of office to uphold the Constitution (as interpreted
by the Courts); to do otherwise would incur costs as high
as $100- 200,000 and possibly subject the individual Coun-
cilmembers to civil rights damages." He stated Council
has a responsibility to modify its policies to comply with
the Court's decision.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson inquired why the name of the business
would be larger than the address and suggested the address
be larger than five inches high to be more visible in case
of a fire or an emergency.
Community Development Director Dawson stated the Police and
Fire Departments require that it be readable from 300 feet
and that determined the nine inch requirement. He indicated
that people identify more often with the name of the busi-
ness and do not recognize the address.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to include as part of the re-
cord, the Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting on
October 23, 1990, seconded by Councilmember Manning and
unanimously carried.
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 6
Mayor Breazeal declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to speak on this item to come forward at
this time.
Rita Stafford, 9656 Nadine Street, expressed opposition to
the proposed code amendment.
Cal Magro, 5824 Temple City Boulevard, expressed opposition
to the proposed code amendment.
Mike Kowalski, 9032 Las Tunas Drive, expressed opposition
to the proposed code amendment.
Ann Bazak, 10315 East Freer, expressed opposition to the
proposed code amendment.
John Sanchez, 5561 Sultana Avenue #4G, urged Council to
fair in their decision making.
be
Debbie Kowalski, 9032 East Las Tunas Drive, suggested the
name of the business be placed in a specific location on
the sign for greater visibility.
Mayor Breazeal read correspondence received from Alex Fan,
9726 Las Tunas Drive, expressing his opposition to the
proposed code amendment and support of the existing ordi-
nance.
Gerald Carrol, 6109 Primrose, inquired if the original
ordinance could be upheld in hopes that the court decision
could be overturned.
City Attorney Martin stated Pomona could have appealed this
decision and if Council wishes to resist that opinion,
Temple City would have to go through the same trial and
then with a judgement against the City, it could be ap-
pealed. Unless Council is prepared to spend $100,000 to
$300,000, the Pomona decision should be followed. He
indicated the City would probably lose as the case would be
heard in the same court as the Pomona case. He cited a
case in Huntington Park where the requirement was that City
Hall employees must speak the English language inside City
Hall and the Appellate Court held that it was unconstitu-
tional and in fact did so on three different occasions. It
would appear that the Appellate Court would rule the same
way in this case also. The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet
ruled on this question but to reach the U.S. Supreme Court
would take a sizeable amount of money. The other risk that
is taken is not only do we pay our own attorney's fees but
if we lose we have to pay the other side's attorney's fees.
If someone is damaged in the meantime, and we lose before
the U.S. Supreme Court, these individual five
Councilmembers could be sued.
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Cal Magro, 5824 Temple City Boulevard, suggested the commu-
nity be allowed to vote on this issue and stated he felt
residents and businesspeople would contribute funds for the
legal battle.
City Attorney Martin indicated that Council probably has to
act as the court has ordered. There is nothing to stop
citizens from bringing in an initiative ordinance and
placing it on the ballot which, whether it passes or not,
might exempt these five Councilmembers from any responsi-
bility or personal liability, but would be subject to the
same constitutional questions.
Mary Lou Swain, 5758 Agnes, suggested formation of a com-
mittee consisting of businessmen, Councilmembers and
residents to study this issue.
Mrs. Frattarelli, 6114 Primrose, expressed opposition to
the proposed code amendment.
Penny Graham, 9612 Las Tunas Drive, expressed opposition to
the proposed code amendment.
Carla Carroll, 6109 Primrose, expressed opposition to the
proposed code amendment.
Mayor Breazeal stated the suit was not filed by a Temple
City business but was filed by the ACLU and the Asian
American Business Alliance. He stated Council must uphold
the Constitution.
Joanne Loh, Temple City High School Student, indicated
support of the existing ordinance. She stated she was
offended by comments made and asked that the Asian commu-
nity not be stereotyped.
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
matter, Councilmember Froehle moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilmember Manning and unanimously
carried.
Councilmember McGowan indicated language on windows needs
to be addressed in conjunction with the sign issue and
suggested continuing this item to form a committee for
further study.
In response to Councilmember Manning's question regarding
time constraints on this issue, City Attorney Martin stated
the City was approached almost a year ago, at which time
the ordinance was suspended. In effect, the City has had
no ordinance for a year and in that time there has not been
one application for even two percent of any foreign lan-
guage. The ACLU and the Asian Pacific American Legal
Center have been very patient in waiting fifteen months for
the City to resolve this issue.
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 8
Community Development Director Dawson indicated the organi-
zations are growing impatient but have been cooperative in
working with the City to resolve it. The difficulty in
having a committee study this issue is that the results may
be acceptable to the committee but may not be acceptable to
the court.
Councilmember Manning inquired as to the outcome if the
City did nothing and continued their policy of no enforce-
ment.
Mayor Breazeal stated the risk would be that someone could
request an all foreign language sign and have it granted.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson stated she is in favor of the original
ordinance requiring 50/50. She agreed more time is needed
for study but felt this issue cannot be put off any longer.
Councilmember Froehle indicated Council has three options.
1) Council can re -enact the ordinance and be
sued.
2) Council can cancel the ordinance thereby avoid-
ing a suit and then review this issue. He
indicated this would allow anyone to put up a
sign that is 100% foreign language.
3) Council could take a stand tonight and follow
the direction given fifteen months ago and rely
on the citizens to develop an initiative.
Mayor Breazeal stated if Council adopts the suggested
ordinance, the City would at least have the nine inch
letters for public safety and then if the citizens brought
about an initiative, it would eliminate the possibility of
Councilmembers being individually sued. He suggested that
the ordinance read "each building shall have a sign" rather
than "every business ".
Councilmember Froehle moved to introduce, as amended, four
first reading by title only Ordinance No. 90 -675, AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEND-
ING SECTION 9326 OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE TO MODIFY
THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS RELATIVE TO SIGN CONTENT AND
DELETE ALL REQUIREMENTS THAT SIGN TEXT BE IN ROMAN ALPHABET
AND /OR ARABIC NUMERALS, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson
and unanimously carried.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Breazeal presented a Certificate of Recognition to Don and
Leslie Vecchione and family for being honored as National Junior
Chamber of Commerce Family of the Year. Mr. Vecchione thanked
Council and stated it is an honor to live in Temple City where
family and youth are so important.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT RELATIVE TO CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMITS -
Community Development Director Dawson stated that govern-
ment facilities or uses including Federal, State and County
offices are currently listed as permitted with a Condi-
tional Use Permit. This Zoning Code amendment would add
verbiage to clarify that such government facilities or uses
are permitted with a Conditional Use Permit even if the
property is zoned to an "R" classification, so long as the
property is designated as "Institutional" on the Land Use
Map of the General Plan. The Sheriff's Office is planning
an expansion of their facilities. Although the expansion
is consistent with the General Plan, this Zoning Code
Amendment would clarify an ambiguity to allow for process-
ing a Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Breazeal declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to speak on this item to come forward at
this time.
As there was no one who wished to speak on this matter,
Councilmember Froehle moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Councilmember Manning and unanimously carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to approve the Negative Declara-
tion and introduce for first reading by title only Ordi-
nance No. 90 -683, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9202 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY ZONING CODE SPECIFYING THAT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AND
USES SHALL BE PERMITTED ON "R" ZONED PROPERTIES WHICH ARE
DESIGNATED AS INSTITUTIONAL ON THE LAND USE MAP OF THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN, seconded by Councilmember Froehle and
unanimously carried.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90 -1 AND ZONE
CHANGE 90 -1069 TO RE- DESIGNATE AND RE -ZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL
ZONES TO COMMERCIAL THE FOLLOWING SITES AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND HERMOSA DRIVE -
Community Development Director Dawson indicated this hear-
ing has been advertised and notices have been sent within a
500 foot radius. He stated the item before Council and the
Redevelopment Agency is to re- designate and re -zone from
R -3 to C -2 three lots addressed as 8918 Hermosa Drive and
5829 Rosemead Boulevard, and to re- designate and re -zone
from R -2 to C -2 a single fifty foot wide lot addressed as
5826 Reno Avenue. The impetus for this request is the
anticipated relocation of the Bank of America to the south-
west corner of Hermosa and Rosemead Boulevard. In terms of
the fifty foot wide lot addressed as 5826 Reno Avenue, the
City has purchased this property. Acquisition of the cur-
rent Bank of America property will necessitate an initial
move of the Bank to temporary facilities. It is envisioned
that temporary bank facilities will be constructed on the
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 10
permanent site with employee parking to be provided on the
subject Reno Avenue lot. The commercially zoned property
would have an eight foot high, view - obstructing wall to
act as a buffer. Lighting would be constructed so as to
eliminate any interference or nuisance to the abutting
R -zoned properties and appropriate landscaping would be
mandated for buffering and aesthetic purposes. The previ-
ously completed Environmental Impact Report has been aug-
mented by an additional analysis of possible environmental
impacts. A significant increase in traffic is not antici-
pated, as far as the residential neighborhood is concerned,
as the site would be primarily served from Rosemead Boule-
vard.
Mayor Breazeal declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to speak on this item to come forward at
this time.
Murray Huber, 8908 Hermosa, indicated the height of the
wall is not adequate. He stated he is concerned about the
increased traffic and the effect this project will have on
the value of his property.
Wayne Eddington, 5816 Myda, indicated he does not want to
see residential property re -zoned to commercial and sug-
gested the City find another site to relocate Bank of
America.
Michael Hoffman, 8803 East Elm, indicated support of place-
ment of a traffic signal at Rosemead and Hermosa prior to
starting the project.
Mayor Breazeal stated
Traffic Commission.
that issue has been referred to the
As there was no one else who wished to speak on this
matter, Councilmember Froehle moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilmember McGowan and unanimously
carried.
Councilmember McGowan asked about the Environmental Impact
Report and stated she does not feel it applies to this
issue. She made reference to Appendix 1 of the Environ-
mental checklist form and stated her concerns regarding
3.b. water absorption, 6.a. increases in existing noise
levels, 6.b exposure of people to severe noise levels, 8.
land use, 13.a. generation of additional vehicular move-
ment, and 13.b. effects on existing parking facilities.
Special Counsel Parrington stated there was an Initial
Study done on this particular four - parcel configuration to
compare it with the previously certified Environmental
Impact Report to determine if there were any new or changed
circumstances not considered in the Environmental Impact
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Report. He indicated there may be differences in percep-
tion but the determination was that there were no new or
substantially different impacts than those previously
considered.
Councilmember McGowan stated she felt there is a change
from that previously considered.
City Manager Ovrom indicated that this is meant to compare
with the original Environmental Impact Report which already
contemplated commercial in that area.
Councilmember Manning recommended that the Traffic Commis-
sion consider placement of a signal at the intersection of
Rosemead and Hermosa prior to commencement of the project.
Councilmember McGowan inquired if the wall would be six or
eight foot.
Community Development Director Dawson indicated the abut-
ting properties have not been surveyed regarding the height
of the wall. He stated the bank is agreeable to an eight
foot wall but it is a question as to whether the neighbors
want a six or eight foot wall.
Mayor Breazeal indicated the wall should be eight foot
high.
Councilmember Froehle moved to adopt Resolution No.
90 -3004, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90 -1 TO
REDESIGNATE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED
MAP LABELLED EXHIBIT "A" FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO
COMMERCIAL, seconded by Councilmember McGowan and unani-
mously carried.
Councilmember Froehle moved to introduce for first reading
by title only Ordinance No. 90 -682, AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE 90 -1069 TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM
"MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL" TO "COMMERCIAL" PROPERTIES AS
SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED MAP LABELLED AS EXHIBIT "A ", seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and unanimously carried.
Mayor Breazeal called to order the joint meeting of the Agency and
City Council and a roll call was taken of Agency members.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Froehle, Manning, McGowan, Wilson, Breazeal
Also Present: Executive Director Ovrom, General Counsel Martin,
Assistant Executive Director Dawson, and Special
Counsel Parrington
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 12
JOINT CLOSED SESSION -
At 9:11 p.m., Council and Agency recessed to a Joint Closed Execu-
tive Session to confer with City and Agency Counsel pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (A) regarding pending litigation.
Reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
D. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED DISPOSITION AND
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND BANK OF AMERICA -
DEVELOPMENT
Councilmember Froehle moved to continue this item until the
next regular meeting to be held November 20, 1990, seconded by
Councilmember Manning and unanimously carried.
E. JOINT ITEM: CHAMPION /LBS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - DEMOLITION
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Special Counsel Parrington stated that under the Disposition
and Development Agreement between the Agency and Champion,
Champion is responsible for demolition of the improvements on
the parcels owned by Champion and for the one parcel acquired
by the City at the northwest corner of Rosemead Blvd. and Elm
Avenue. However, because the conveyance to Champion has been
delayed, Champion has been unable to proceed with the construc-
tion. Because of the condition of the vacant buildings, the
Agency has solicited bids for the demolition work. A Second
Amendment to the Agreement has been prepared which will permit
the Agency to perform such work at Champion's expense, with
Champion to reimburse the Agency upon conveyance of the entire
Site as described in the Agreement. He requested that Execu-
tive Director Ovrom have the discretion to modify the interest
amount and have the authorization to award the contract to the
low bidder and execute the contract.
Councilmember Manning moved to adopt Resolution No. 90 -3007, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A LOAN TO THE TEMPLE CITY REDEVELOP-
MENT AGENCY, seconded by Councilmember Froehle and unanimously
carried.
8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: NONE
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. REQUEST FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT RE:
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR REDUCTION OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION -
City Manager Ovrom stated that Nick Patasouras, Southern
California Rapid Transit District, has requested that the
City join with the District in an effort to minimize de-
pendency on single- occupant vehicles by supporting public
transportation and encouraging the community to reduce
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dependency on foreign oil. To reduce traffic congestion
and minimize dependency on the single occupant vehicle, the
District recommends that residents use carpools, vanpools,
bicycles, public transportation, work at home or flexible
work schedules.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 90 -3005,
A.RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT
IN ITS EFFORTS TO REDUCE CURRENT TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND ITS
INHERENT PROBLEMS, seconded by Councilmember Manning and
unanimously carried.
10. RECESS TO CRA:
At 10:10 p.m. the City Council met as the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular
meeting of October 16, 1990 and the joint adjourned meeting of
October 24, 1990; recessed to a Joint Closed Executive Session
to confer with Agency Counsel pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 (A) regarding pending litigation; continued the
joint public hearing for the proposed Disposition and Develop-
ment Agreement between the Agency and Bank of America until the
next regular meeting to be held November 20, 1990; adopted
Resolution No. CRA 90 -425, approving the second amendment to
the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Temple
City Community Redevelopment Agency and Champion /LBS Associates
Development Company; adopted Resolution No. CRA 90 -426, accept-
ing the loan from the City, awarded the contract for removal of
asbestos and demolition of structures at various locations in
the Developer's Parcel north of Block "A" to Viking Equipment
Corporation in the amount of $49,496, adopted Resolution No.
CRA 90 -423, establishing a Consent Calendar; received and filed
the 1989 -90 Agency Audit Reports; adopted Resolution No. CRA
90 -422 allowing claims and demands in the amount of $7,987.10;
Minutes of the Agency are set forth in full in the Agency's
records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
11. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: NONE
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. REQUEST FROM THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF CITIES
REQUESTING A RESOLUTION FOR MEMBER CITIES TO BAND TOGETHER
TO FORM A LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT -
City Manager Ovrom stated the City Council at their regular
meeting of October 16, 1990 took formal action to appoint
Councilmember Froehle as a representative to the Associa-
tion's Special Committee on Redistricting. There was no
mention at that time that funds would be required for this
activity. A request for $500 to support this effort is now
being requested.
City Council Minutes, November 6, 1990 - Page 14
Councilmember Manning indicated the community and San
Gabriel Valley would benefit from the redistricting and
felt the City should provide financial support.
Councilmember Manning moved to adopt Resolution No.
90 -3008, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF CITIES FOR MEMBER CITIES TO BAND TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AN
ALTERNATIVE PLAN WHICH CREATES A LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT THAT PLACES ALL SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
CITIES IN ONE DISTRICT, and amend the adopted budget ac-
cordingly, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and unanimously
carried.
B. OTHER -
City Manager Ovrom stated staff made a slide presentation
to the Revitalization Committee and suggested that the next
Council meeting begin at 7:00 p.m. for Council to view this
presentation.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:35 p.m. it was moved to adjourn in memory of Robert
DeCocker, Rosemead City Councilmember, seconded and unanimously
carried.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
Tuesday, November 20, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers,
5938 North Kauffman Avenue.
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