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MINUTES
January 15, 1991
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to the Agenda posted January 11, 1991, Mayor Breazeal
called the meeting of the City Council to order at 7:28 P.M. on
Tuesday, January 15, 1991.
Mayor Breazeal noted that thirty years ago Temple City Kiwanis
Club presented the City with an engraved band for the gavel.
The band has now been retired. He thanked City Clerk Love for
replacing it.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Torres, Word of Freedom
Ministries, 5927 Cloverly.
Mayor Breazeal asked the audience to join him in a moment of
silent prayer for people of all nations involved in the Persian
Gulf crisis.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Gabriel Abejon,
Tenderfoot, Troop #174.
Councilmember Manning presented a souvenir Agenda to Pastor
Torres and Gabriel Abejon and thanked them for their participa-
tion.
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, Julie
Estrada from the Temple City Times, and Brad_
Haugaard from the Los Angeles Times
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Breazeal presented a Certificate of Recognition to Mr.
Chun Lin for his heroic actions on November 29, 1990 when he
responded to a serious vehicle accident that occurred at the
intersection of Lower Azusa Road and Temple City Boulevard. Mr.
Lin pulled an unconscious victim from a burning vehicle moments
before the vehicle exploded. Mr: Lin thanked the Mayor and
Council.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Breazeal, commenting on Item H., Mid Year Budget Amend-
ments, clarified that Item 1. regarding a possible future
budget amendment in the amount of $6,000 is for information
only, Mayor Breazeal and Councilmember McGowan requested re-
moval of Item C. from the Consent Calendar. Item B. was re-
moved by Mayor Breazeal. Councilmember Froehle moved to
approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as presented,
seconded by Councilmember Manning and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of December 18, 1990
Approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 18,
1990 as submitted.
D. CALIFORNIA PARKS AND RECREATION SOCIETY CONFERENCE, MARCH
7 -10, 1991, SANTA CLARA -
Approved attendance by the Parks and Recreation Commission
at the California Parks and Recreation Society Conference,
March 7 -10, 1991, authorized necessary expenditures and
amended the adopted budget in the amount of $2,125.
E. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT: RELATING TO THE COMMUNITY SERV-
ICES COMMISSION -
Introduced for first reading by title only Ordinance No.
91 -686, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 6, PART I RELATING
TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.
F. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT, REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
REPORTS -
Received and filed.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -3022: A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MILE-
AGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE -
Adopted Resolution No. 91 -3022, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ESTABLISHING A MILEAGE
RATE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO CITY EMPLOYEES AND
OFFICERS.
H. MID -YEAR BUDGET AMENDMENTS -
Approved expenditures from the General Fund in the amount
of $5,950 and amended the adopted budget accordingly.
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I. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -3025: APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF
CERTAIN RECORDS -
Adopted Resolution No. 91 -3025, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE DESTRUC-
TION OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
J. FINAL MAP APPROVAL: TRACT MAP NO. 47219 AT 5308 MCCULLOCH
(MUR SOL) -
Approved the final tract map, accepted easement for sani-
tary sewer purposes, approved and accepted work agreements,
improvement securities and made findings as enumerated in
the letter from Los Angeles County Public Works Department
dated December 13, 1990, and instructed the City Clerk to
endorse on the face of the map of Tract No. 47219 the
certificate which embodies the approval of said map and
acceptance of the dedication shown thereon.
K. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS - Meeting of January 8, 1991
Received and filed.
L. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -3023: APPOINTMENT OF PERSONNEL -
Adopted Resolution No. 91 -3023 approving the employment of
budgeted personnel.
M. RESOLUTION NO. 91 -3024: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS -
Adopted Resolution No. 91 -3024, allowing claims and demands
in the amount of $524,836.86.
B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY
2, 1991 RE: SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL & RETIREMENT
CENTER, 5600 GRACEWOOD AVENUE, PASSENGER LOADING ZONE -
Delores Amadori, Activity Director for the Santa Anita
Convalescent Hospital & Retirement Center stated there is
a real need for a loading zone for residents being dropped
off and picked up.
Councilmember Manning moved to approve placement of a white
curb passenger loading zone at 5600 Gracewood Avenue,
commencing 92' north of the driveway into the Retirement
Center parking lot and extending 60' northward on the east
side of the street, seconded by Councilmember Froehle and
unanimously carried.
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C. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION AT
THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1990 RE: PAYMENT OF
ENERGY COST FOR USE OF ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTS -
Councilmember Froehle requested clarification on the reim-
bursement from the various organizations.
Community Services Director Kobett stated the organizations
that are reimbursing the City are AYSO, Youth Football and
American Little League for a total reimbursement of $5500.
The amount requested for the budget amendment was deter-
mined by subtracting the amount of subsidy from the $5,500
that is in the budget.
Mayor Breazeal stated energy costs will increase and dollar
amounts become dated. He referred consideration of a firm
policy regarding energy cost reimbursement to the Community
Services Commission and directed staff to review as a
policy item during the budget process.
Councilmember Froehle moved to approve the recommendation
to subsidize the energy cost for the use of athletic field
lights by American Little League, American Youth Soccer
Organization- Region 98, and National Little League in the
amount of $1,250 each and Youth Football in the amount of
$90 for the 1991 season, and amended the adopted budget
accordingly.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT (AB 939) -
Ms. Helen Wanning, AB 939 Consultant from the firm of
Charles Abbott & Associates /Gershman, Brickner and Bratton
spoke regarding the data accumulated on waste generation
and recycling in Temple City in preparation for drafting
the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element. She
stated the original legislation for AB 939 required that
household hazardous waste also be addressed in the plan but
is now a separate element and a separate plan must be
formulated. The final regulations for that plan will not
be available until March 31, however, the State Integrated
Waste Management Board has stated cities should proceed
with household hazardous waste plans in conjunction with
solid waste plans as both are due July 1st to the County
for incorporation in the County plan.
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Wayne Horlacker, Charles Abbott & Associates, gave statis-
tics on the percentage of waste that Temple City has di-
verted since the recycling program began. Diversion of
residential waste has contributed to approximately five
percent of the total waste stream and the commercial diver-
sion has been 382 tons which amounts to about one percent
of the total waste stream.
Councilmember Froehle inquired how the participation rate
was measured. He also asked if the residential participa-
tion rate is considered to be good but with only a six
percent overall diversion, how can the difference be made
up.
Ms. Wanning stated the participation rate is determined by
counting the number of times each household places recy-
clables at the curb. She stated typically the recyclables
that are received from the residential sector are going to
be less in terms of overall weight than waste extracted
from commercial. The residential sector can contribute
toward the goal by separating out yard waste. Separation
of yard waste can accomplish both source reduction and
diversion and alternatives will be provided to accomplish
both. She indicated it is not that difficult but will
involve cost and changes. Attaining one hundred percent
commercial participation is another step in achieving the
goal of twenty -five percent.
Council took no action.
B. WASTE BY RAIL -
City Manager Ovrom stated at this month's meeting of the
San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities on January 17th,
there will be discussion of a proposal regarding Waste by
Rail and a JPA for that program. In March of last year,
Mrs. Nell Soto of Pomona spoke to Council about Waste by
Rail and the JPA that the San Gabriel Valley Association of
Cities wished to form to work with proponents of the Waste
by Rail project. Council had many questions about the
project that could not be answered at that time dealing
with costs, impacts, facilities locations, AB 939 and other
arrangements and commitments. Recent communication with
other cities, Claremont and Walnut specifically, indicate
that it is still premature for a City to commit to partici-
pation in a Waste by Rail project as there are still too
many unanswered questions.
Mayor Breazeal indicated he is concerned about the costs
and technical aspects of this proposal and suggested wait-
ing until more information is compiled.
Council took no action.
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C. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL PHELPS, ERNESTENE & COMPANY
COMMUNITY FORUM -
FOR
City Manager Ovrom stated the City Council took formal
action at a special meeting held September 17, 1990 to
approve a public information and community involvement
program for the City. A component of that was a Community
Forum and was also listed on the Council priorities that
were established at the November workshop. Mr. Bill Lewis,
the facilitator for the November workshop, provided staff
with leads for facilitators who are expert in doing pro-
jects such as a Community Forum. She stated she met with
Marguerite Ernestene and Rick Phelps, principals of Phelps,
Ernestene & Company, and as a result of that meeting, asked
them to submit a proposal for Council consideration in
facilitating the one -day Community Forum. The tentative
work plan, as submitted, includes:
1. Providing the framework for the Forum
2. Working closely with staff to insure its success
3. Working with Council to define the purpose of
the Forum
4. Determining major community issues with the
Council and community representatives
5. Conducting the Forum, and
6. Presenting a follow -up report to the Council
The details of the work plan are open to discussion, review
and finalization. The facilitator will meet with Council
and appropriate people to finalize the approach to the day
as well as assist with a plan on participation, both in
selection and publicizing for maximum participation. The
goal is for participation of one hundred people. The pro-
posed location for the Forum is Live Oak Park as that
facility is large enough to handle a large group and pro-
vide rooms for individual meetings which will be an inte-
gral part of the forum. Their proposal includes providing
the framework for the forum, conducting interviews, review-
ing the results of the Community Survey, working with staff
on publicity, and evaluating participants. One of the most
important functions is training staff and other volunteers
in facilitating the task force groups that would be work-
ing on that day. The dates of March 9th or 16th are recom-
mended. The fees for preparation, facilitation of the
meeting and final report are $4,900 and $5,000 was approved
in the budget. An additional $2,500 will be needed for
publicity, supplies and refreshments.
Councilmember Froehle indicated he is in favor of a commu-
nity forum but cautioned that Council cannot lose sight of
the budget. He indicated an expenditure of $7,500 for the
forum seems excessive and suggested a half -day session
instead of a full day.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wilson stated the Community Survey will
provide much of the information necessary to conduct the
forum. She indicated this should cut the cost as the
facilitator would not need to compile this information.
Councilmember Manning indicated a half -day session would be
less exhaustive for the participants and as input from
residents has already been received, a full day would not
be necessary.
Marguerite Ernestene, Phelps, Ernestene and Company, agreed
that a longer period of time is tiring and that is why a
number of activities have been proposed to keep people
moving and more alert. She explained a lot of the expense
is for preparation but if the day is shortened, it would
not necessarily be half the expense. She stated she is
concerned that with a shorter day Council would not achieve
their goal of having people more involved in the City and
the exploration of issues in the depth.
Mayor Breazeal agreed that much of the preparation has
already been completed with the questionaire and felt the
forum could be accomplished within the $5,000 budget.
City Manager Ovrom stated she has been involved in one -day
projects and felt the full day allows for breaking into
groups and time for laying the groundwork for group dynam-
ics. She agreed there may be some duplication and staff
could do some of the legwork, but asked Council to look at
this as a beginning of community involvement and support
for programs. The forum will help clarify the survey and
enable development of concrete programs to be implemented
in the community.
Councilmember McGowan concurred with City Manager Ovrom.
Councilmember Manning moved to approve facilitator Phelps,
Ernestene & Company, authorized the Mayor to sign agree-
ment, set March 16, 1991 as the date for the Community
Forum, and directed staff to work within the $5,000 budg-
eted allocation, seconded by Councilmember McGowan and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Breazeal requested Item 12.D. be taken out of order and
addressed at this time.
12. D. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION -
At 8:19 p.m., Council recessed to a Closed Executive Ses-
sion to consider Personnel matters pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957 and to confer with its attorney regard-
ing pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9 (B) (1).
Reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
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Mayor Breazeal stated Council received and accepted the
letter of resignation from Mr. Keyth Durham, Assistant to
the City Manager. He stated Mr. Durham will be the new
City Manager of the City of Firebaugh, California and will
be leaving Temple City February 1st to assume his new
position February 5th. He indicated it has been a pleasure
to work with Mr. Durham and he will be missed a great deal.
He wished him the best of luck in his new position.
Councilmember Manning agreed that Mr. Durham will be missed
by all.
8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: NONE
9. COMMUNICATIONS: NONE
10. RECESS TO CRA:
At 8:44 p.m. the City Council met as the Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular
meeting of December 18, 1990; received and filed Treasurer's
Report, Revenue and Expenditure Summary Reports; adopted Reso-
lution No. CRA 91 -435 allowing claims and demands in the amount
of $26,788.35; approved contract with Berger Company for an
amount not to exceed $1,000, authorized the Mayor to sign the
agreement and amended the adopted budget accordingly; approved
indemnity agreement with Chicago Title Company and adopted
Resolution No. 91 -436 authorizing the execution of the agree-
ment; approved agreements with Keyser Marston and Associates
and McClellan /Cruz /Gaylord Associates and amended the adopted
budget in the amount of $20,000. 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. LEGISLATIVE ACTION REPORT -
1. ASSEMBLY BILL 3 -
Assembly Bill 3 will establish seven new consolidated
regional agencies across the State of California. The
agencies will replace existing organizations charged
with certain regional responsibilities, including
LAFCO's, COG's, air quality management districts and
regional water quality control boards. Council, at
their regular meeting of October 15, 1990 adopted
Resolution No. 90 -2999, opposing any legislation on
regional government and proposing that cities organize
the necessary agencies at the local regional level.
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Councilmember McGowan moved to adopt Resolution No.
91 -3026, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION ON
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT AND PROPOSING THAT CITIES ORGANIZE
THE NECESSARY AGENCIES AT THE LOCAL REGIONAL LEVEL,
seconded by Councilmember Manning and unanimously
carried.
2. AB 939 UPDATE - EXTENSION OF PLANNING DEADLINE -
One of the major AB 939 deadlines is July 1, 1991, when
each city and county must complete their Source Reduc-
tion and Recycling Element. It has become increasingly
clear that due to a variety of reasons, it will be next
to impossible to meet that deadline with any type of
quality product. The League is proposing urgency
legislation that would extend the planning deadlines by
six months.
Council expressed support.
3. OPERATION BUDGET FREEDOM - UPDATE -
A method used by the State to balance its budget for
Fiscal Year 1990 -91 was the adoption of SB 2557 which
gave counties the authority to charge other local
government entities for the collection of property tax
revenues and fees for the booking of prisoners into
county jails. Many members of the Legislature have
agreed that this new authority is bad public policy and
have indicated an interest in repealing this county
authority, if a revenue source can be identified to
backfill the revenue loss which counties would experi-
ence if this authority was repealed. The League has
developed a proposal that would repeal all provisions
of SB 2557 except those provisions which give counties
the authority to enact business license taxes and
utility user taxes in the unincorporated area and
provide new revenues to backfill the county loss of
revenue from this repeal by increasing the existing
vehicle license fee revenues.
Council expressed support.
4. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES BUDGET - PROPOSED DUES
INCREASE -
The fiscal condition of the League continues to be
sound with 100% city membership. Revenues exceeded
expenditures in 1990 only because some staff positions
remained unfilled for part of the year. The Board has
adopted a balanced budget for 1991 that will enable the
League to provide leadership in long -range policy
development, continue the variety of member services,
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and maintain an excellent staff. The dues increase was
held to only 4% and the increase for Temple City will
be $180 for a total cost of $4,680.
Council expressed support.
5. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES SACRAMENTO LEGISLATIVE
ORIENTATION TOUR, JANUARY 22 -24 -
Staff will be in contact during the week of January
14th to formulate and finalize an agenda of issues and
concerns that Council may wish to address with our
local legislators. This will provide an opportunity to
speak with them face to face and let them know what is
of vital concern to the residents of the community.
Council took no action.
B. REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR FIREWORKS STANDS -
Mayor Breazeal requested it be mandatory that organizations
operating Fireworks stands report revenues raised and taxes
paid to the State Board of Equalization and that it be a
condition for re- approval for the following year.
Councilmember Manning moved to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance amending the Temple City Municipal Code, seconded
by Councilmember Froehle and unanimously carried.
Mayor Breazeal stated Ken Gillanders was unable to attend the
Recognition Dinner and presented Mr. Gillanders with a plaque for
his years of service as Councilmember and Mayor and an engraved
Christmas ornament.
Mr. Gillanders stated John Horrex will be visiting from our Sister
City, Hawkesbury, Australia, February 3rd through February 8th. He
indicated Mr. Horrex is one of the originators of the Sister City
relationship and is a member of the Hawkesbury City Council as well
as a former Mayor. He stated Mr. Horrex has documents he wishes to
present to Council at their February 5th meeting.
C. CITY MANAGER VERBAL STATUS REPORTS -
1. CHAMPION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT -
City Manager Ovrom stated Bank of America has begun
demolition of the structures on the three parcels for
their temporary and permanent location at Hermosa an
Rosemead. Champion is in the final stages of puttin
financing together and a groundbreaking date may be se
by Friday, January lath. A meeting with residents i
the area surrounding the Temple City Square project
will be scheduled to inform them as to what the project
schedule is and who to contact at City Hall in the
event of any problems. Construction guidelines have
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been developed and will be distributed to contractors
for Bank of America, Champion and the County. Commu-
nity Services Director Kobett is coordinating a commu-
nity project for scenes to be painted on the
construction fence at the corner of Rosemead and Las
Tunas.
Councilmember Froehle suggested placement of a sign
with an apology for any inconvenience caused by the
project.
2. GRAFFITI -
Public Services Director Hart stated the existing
program has been adequate for routine problems, but the
City will be expanding that to provide additional
assistance to property owners by offering City
resources and a method to provide financial assistance.
A comprehensive graffiti abatement program will be part
of the budget process. He indicated phone numbers for
graffiti abatement are shown on Channel 55.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and Councilmember Manning com-
mended Public Services Director Hart for his quick
response in abating graffiti that occurred on New Years
Day.
Councilmember McGowan suggested asking staff from the
Temple City High School newspaper to do an article on
graffiti and the upgrading of our City. She also sug-
gested providing information as to the procedure for
graffiti abatement to residents in the newspaper and
newsletter.
3. PROPOSED MEETING WITH NEW SUPERVISOR -
City Manager Ovrom reported the election to fill the
seat for the 1st Supervisorial District will be held
January 22, 1991. She stated Temple City is now a
member of the 5th Supervisorial District and will be
hosting a reception or meeting with Supervisor Mike
Antonovich to sensitize him to the issues in Temple
City.
4. STUDENT DAY IN GOVERNMENT -
City Manager Ovrom stated Student Day in Government
will be held February 13, 1991 and students will be
present at the February 5th meeting.
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5. DONATION FROM TEMPLE CITY AYSO -
Community Services Director Kobett stated the American
Youth Soccer Organization has donated $100 and
requested it be used to purchase trash containers for
placement at Live Oak Park.
Councilmember Manning moved to accept donation of $100
for purchase of trash containers for placement at Live
Oak Park and authorized sending a letter of apprecia-
tion, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilson and unanimously
carried.
E. OTHER -
Mayor Breazeal stated he had the pleasure of hearing City
Manager Ovrom's excellent presentation to the Kiwanis Club
and said he was amazed at how much has been accomplished in
the last six months. The new Council and City Manager are
moving forward and progressing with a pro- active stance.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:15 p.m. it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried to
adjourn. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be
held on Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Cham-
bers, 5938 North Kauffman Avenue.
ATTEST:
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