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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1992-10-14_Regular 19921 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL/TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOINT MEETING October 14, 1992 MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER: Pursuant to the Agenda posted on Friday, October 9, 1992, the meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor McGowan. ROLL CALL- PRESENT: Councilmembers - Budds, Wilson, Manning and McGowan ABSENT: Councilmember Breazeal Chamber Board Members - Ellingsworth, Greenburg, Lehine, Shaw and Tyler Councilmember Breazeal was not in attendance due to conflict of interest. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Ovrom, Economic Development Director Sims and Executive Director Milch The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Debi Ellingsworth. 2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS UPDATES: A. PROGRESS ON WORK PROGRAM FOR 1992 -93 - 1. MEMBERSHIP - Marianne Milch distributed a Recap 1992 on Membership and Mailings and indicated that there are ten new members to the Chamber, one residential and nine businesses. Councilmember Budds inquired if there have been any overtures made to the Asian businesses. Marianne Milch responded by indicating that she has visited the businesses and left literature offering any help. It was suggested that one of the pamphlets be updated to include photos of the directors and their businesses. Councilmember Budds indicated that Dr. Chang had applied for a commission position and possibly he could spend more time in getting the Asian businesses involved in the Chamber. Sydney Tyler stated that the owners and managers of La Serena Restaurant were very cooperative with the Chamber. Marianne indicated that the Council was missed at the La Serena grand opening and it went very well. Mayor McGowan stated that both Economic Development Director Sims and she visited all the businesses in Temple City Square inviting them to the City - sponsored mixer but still didn't get the turnout she had hoped. SPECIAL MEETING - October 14, 1992 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2. NEW BUSINESS PROMOTION - Debi Ellingsworth indicated that mugs and certificates have been ordered as a promotion in which they will be visiting not only the new businesses but the old businesses as well. The mugs have not been received as of yet. Marianne Milch also indicated that the Chamber is offering current members who do not have health insurance a Directory of Physicians which will provide 25% discount for bills paid at the time of service. 3. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION - Economic Development Director Sims stated that the Chamber has been present at all the joint meetings relative to the Specific Plan and their comments and questions are welcomed. Marianne indicated that she has purposely not put very much information in the Chamber Newsletter relative to the Specific Plan since it is still in the formative stages. She also requested that the City prepare an article to the business community which outlines the financial constraints of the City and indicates the cutbacks. Councilmember Budds inquired whether the Chamber provides any information on the ballot measures since there are so many that definitely impact Temple City especially in relation to sales tax. Marianne indicated that the Chamber does not provide legislative analysis however does have a legislative committee. Although the participation was up at their last meeting, there are very few businesses in attendance. 4. UPCOMING EVENTS - Marianne indicated that the mixers are all set up for the next four months however, the November and December mixers will be one week earlier due to the holidays. The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is set for December 12th. The musical entertainment is set and the service groups have been contacted. Marianne will be meeting with Community Services Director Chadwick next week to discuss the event. The Chamber is planning a seminar on the new ADA requirements which will be affecting all the businesses. The Chamber is currently working with Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company to plan a recycling education program in the schools which would be targeted for April. Marianne met with Superintendent Taylor regarding a Christmas design contest for the holiday season. The winning design would be put on T- shirts, mugs and carry -alls. Additionally, the Chamber is working on a booklet for earthquake preparedness which will ultimately go into the package which goes to business people. The business directory is still in the works and the Chamber is waiting for the completion of the Temple City Square project so all businesses are included. SPECIAL MEETING - October 14, 1992 Page 3 CITY COUNCIL/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber is considering a Bridal Faire since the seventh bridal shop is opening up in town. She indicated that they are currently working on a Christmas calendar in which every person will be a winner of either an item, a gift certificate or discount on purchases. They will be displayed in store windows and will cost approximately $10.00 each. Marianne informed the Council that Pam Murray is one of the seven finalists for the Tournament of Roses Court. The Miss Temple City Pageant has been put off until fall of next year due to other projects that are of higher priority. The current court has agreed to continue. Mayor McGowan inquired as to what the hours of Santa and Mrs. Claus will be and wanted to make sure the hours are conducive to school age children. Marianne stated that the hours have not been set yet but they were looking at 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Other suggestions given were to enhance the event such as live reindeer and snow. 5. FUNDRAISING - Marianne Milch suggested that possibly the Temple Station may wish to sponsor a mixer to show the new facility. City Manager Ovrom indicated she would check with the Sheriff's Department. She also talked to Waade Realty about the billboard and they have agreed to give the Chamber some time to work up a program for the sign. The sign would include some type of logo and the contributing merchants. Marianne stated she has talked to a local sign maker which has provided figures for striping and repainting the sign. Marianne inquired about the four reserved spots for Gabriel's at the new city parking lot. She indicated she had never heard anything about the reserved spots. Mayor McGowan stated that if the four spots were not set aside for Gabriel's the parking lot would not have happened since they owned the piece of land needed and were willing to relinquish it if we gave them four spots. Economic Development Director Sims indicated that there was a public alley behind those buildings which provided access to each individual property. Gabriel Zoccoli's property had four private parking spaces. With the removal of the alley, access to his four private parking spaces would also be removed. The City had basically three options: 1. Mr. Zoccoli could donate the area and give the City permission to put in the pedestrian mall. 2. The City could pay him for the removal of his access. 3. The City could condemn the access to his property. In reviewing the three options it was agreed in discussions with him that if the City could provide four parking spaces in the parking lot he would allow the project to proceed. It was an exchange and although it was hoped that the City could proceed without the reserved parking, as a property owner it was his right. SPECIAL MEETING - October 14, 1992 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Al Lehine inquired if there was a specificity as to where the four parking spaces would be. Economic Development Director Sims indicated that there was. City Manager Ovrom indicated that if Mr. Zoccoli should ever develop farther out, he loses those four spaces. When the parking districts were formed, the property owners assumed a right to develop their property without providing additional parking. This is a benefit for those property owners who donated their property. Al Lehine stated he was at the Planning Commission meeting and would like the minutes to the meeting since he has been asked to give an opinion on the arrival of the Salvation Army. 3. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: NONE 4. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING: The City Council and the Temple City Chamber of Commerce tentatively scheduled January 25, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. 5. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The next Joint Meeting with the City Council and the Temple City Chamber of Commerce will be held January 25, 1992 at 7:30 p.m. .6201-1 7995e1 Mayor 1 1 1