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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_2002-09-03_Regular 2002CITY COUNCIL TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 INITIATION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gillanders called the City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Councilman - Souder, Wilson, Zovak, Vizcarra, Gillanders Councilman -None City Manager Cole, City Attorney Martin, Parks and Recreation Director Burroughs, Community Development Director Dawson, City Clerk Flandrick, Senior Management Assistant Flod, Financial Services Director Maldonado, Senior Planner Williams 3. INVOCATION The Invocation was given by Pastor Jim Chapple, Church of Latter Day Saints, 9468 Broadway. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Souder led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 5. CEREMONIAL MATTERS — None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA — None 7. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Zovak asked to remove Item A from the Consent Calendar. Councilman Souder moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilman Wilson and unanimously carried. B. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS — AUGUST 27, 2002 Received and filed the Planning Commission actions of their Meeting of August 27, 2002. C. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT TO RKA CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE DAINES DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P02 -07) Approved a progress payment of $1,140.25 to RKA Civil Engineers for work performed on the Daines Drive Reconstruction and Storm Drain Improvement Project (P02 -07). D. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT TO RKA CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE WELLAND AND MCCULLOCH AVENUE CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P02 -09) Approved a progress payment in the amount of $3,709.00 to RKA Civil Engineers for work performed on the Welland and McCulloch Avenue Curb and Gutter Improvement Project (P02 -09). E. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT TO RKA CIVIL ENGINEERS FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE CRAIGLEE STREET SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (P02 -08) Approved a progress payment of $1,997.56 to RKA Civil Engineers for work performed on the Craiglee Street Sewer Improvement Project (P02 -08). City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 2 F. APPROVAL OF PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 11 TO RHA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS — PLANNERS, INC. FOR WORK PERFORMED ON THE LIVE OAK PARK WEST SIDE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Approved progress payment No. 11 in the amount of $2,631.42 to RHA Landscape Architects — Planners, Inc. for professional architectural services performed on the Live Oak Park West Side Improvement Projects (CIP Nos. P01 -16, P02 -02, P02 -03, P02 -04). G. BUDGET AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE "INTERSECTION MAGIC" SOFTWARE PROGRAM Approved the purchase of the PD Programming, Inc.'s "Intersection Magic" software upgrade currently used by the City Traffic Engineer, and amended the current fiscal year budget accordingly. H. PETTY CASH AND VISA CARD REPORTS Received and filed the Petty Cash and Visa Card Reports with the current charges. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 -4115 — AUTHORIZING CITY ACCESS TO SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES Adopted Resolution No. 02 -4115, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING CITY ACCESS TO SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR EMPLOYMENT, LICENSING OR CERTIFICATION PURPOSES. J. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 -4116 — APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS Adopted Resolution No.,02 -4116, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $514,134.72 DEMAND NOS. 8131 THROUGH 8307. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The City Council was requested to review and approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2002. Councilman Zovak stated he would abstain from approval of the Minutes as he was absent at the last meeting. Councilman Souder moved to approve Item A, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried, with Councilman Zovak abstaining. ORDER OF AGENDA CHANGED Mayor Gillanders suggested, and Council concurred, to consider New Business Items before Unfinished Business Items, for the convenience of those present. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF TEMPLE CITY TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS FROM 10:00 PM TO 11:00 PM ON SATURDAYS AND DIRECT STAFF AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE City Manager Cole stated, at the last Council meeting, the City Council determined to hear a request from the Woman's Club of Temple City to extend operating hours from 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Saturdays. As directed and in accordance with applicable law, this public hearing was properly noticed and published. City Manager Cole provided background information on the Woman's Club and Council was provided with information of all relative prior interactions between the Woman's Club and the City. 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 3 City Manager Cole recommended, after the public hearing, Council take one of the following actions, as deemed appropriate: 1) If the Council wished to consider a change in operating hours and provide a mechanism to handle future changes — direct staff to set this matter for a noticed public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration of a Zoning Code Amendment (to provide for the residential zone exception) and a Conditional Use Permit; or, If the Council wished to continue the status quo and leave the existing operating hours (until 10:00 PM) — table the item. City Manager Cole confirmed Council would not be approving the request by setting this item for public hearing before the Planning Commission. If the item were tabled and no action taken, the applicant could still apply for a zoning change on their own. Mayor Gillanders opened the public hearing. Ron Schoonover, 9667Y2 Woodruff, said he lived catty- cornered from the Woman's Club for the last ten years and witnessed numerous fights, people urinating in his yard, and parking problems. He was totally against the proposal. In response to Council, Mr. Schoonover stated he had not called the police in the last two years for fights — about the same time that the hours at the Club were reduced to 10:00 p.m. Laura Schoonover, 96671/2 Woodruff Avenue, had the same complaints regarding the Woman's Club regarding parking, fighting, and litter on her lawn. She said there was not enough security, and there were people drinking in the street and hanging out in front of her house. Sammv Davido, 6018 Kauffman Avenue, said he had testified before regarding problems with the Woman's Club and was still experiencing the same problems as noise, littering, people urinating in bushes, people using his driveway to turn around. He said he had spoken with the Sheriffs Department for the number of service calls at this location and invited Council to come to his house on a Saturday night to see what happens. Although the Club may shut down at 10:00 or 11:00 p.m., the aftermath stays until 1:00 or 1:30 a.m. Mr. Davido, in response to Councilman Zovak, said the situation was better in the last two years. Peter Lo, 5955 Kauffman Avenue, submitted a petition from residents opposing the request, said he lived across from the Club and had a number of complaints regarding parking and permitting a commercial use in a residential neighborhood, and felt the extended hour was unacceptable. Helene Sailer, 9703 Woodruff Avenue, said she lived directly across from the Club and said she experienced having $1,500 worth of damage to her car, which was hit in her driveway, trash on her lawn, loud music and revving engines, and said she cannot have guests over on Saturday evenings because of the parking problem. She said she had called the police and had asked the Club security for help. JoAnne Bryce, 5315 Allesandro, Woman's Club Rentals Chairman, said the facility is cleared by the Fire Department for occupancy of 418 people. She said most of the problems expressed by the previous speakers happened two to three years ago. There have been no receptions this month or last and even in the Club's heyday, there was not a reception each week. She was sympathetic to the residents' concerns, but have changed caterers. The Club does have several upcoming receptions booked at this time for a 10:00 p.m. closing. She said she would request City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 4 the RSVP personnel to drive by and aid security during the upcoming receptions. She noted a letter from the city indicating uses for the building, including a meeting place for service groups. If the property were sold to a private party it could continue to have institutional uses or high density multi - family residential, which may not be as preferable as the current use. She said she was happy to have things shut down by 10:00 p.m. as they only have one or two receptions per month, and felt the Club could go on a bit longer financially with the 10:00 p.m. closing. In response to Councilman Souder, Ms. Bryce stated the Club could continue to operate with the 10:00 p.m. closing and was here to clarify the zoning. Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Vizcarra said what he was hearing was that the present closing time is acceptable so it should remain in place. • Councilman Wilson said she had strong feeling towards the Woman's Club that has been in existence so long and would like to see this philanthropic group continue. She felt the problems dated back to the previous caterer and should just continue the 10:00 p.m. closing if the Club is willing to go with it. Councilman Zovak agreed, saying he had no desire for Council to initiate any type of action to change hours. The applicant can initiate those proceedings on its own, but the CUP hearing may impose more restrictions. Mayor Gillanders felt most of the original problems were traceable to the previous caterer and was surprised to hear complaints this evening. He did not feel an additional hour would result in a disastrous situation, but suggested if there were no significant problems in six months, the Planning Commission could review it at that time. Councilman Wilson asked Ms. Bryce to clarify what she said. Council re- opened the public hearing. JoAnne Bryce said she felt it only fair to inform Council that she had bookings through October, all of which would shut down the music and close at 10:00 p.m. Councilman Souder asked if the Club wished to go through the Planning Commission to request an 11:00 p.m. closing or did they feel they could still profit with a 10:00 p.m. closing, and said it sounded as though people were still hanging around after the 10:00 p.m. closing. Caryl Bradley, 9550 E. Live Oak Avenue, Club Member, clarified that the Club does a lot of philanthropy with the use of revenue from bookings. They have been told more people would book receptions if they stayed open until 11:00 p.m. and that would help the Club with their income. Currently the doors are closed at 10:00 p.m. and the cleanup begins. The Club does not have a contractual agreement with any caterer, just offers a referral when asked. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Vizcarra moved to refer this item to the Planning Commission for review. 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 5 In response to Councilman Wilson, it was confirmed that the present closing time of 10:00 p.m. would remain. Council was not making any changes or recommendations, only referring to the Planning Commission. Councilman Wilson seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman - Souder, Wilson, Vizcarra, Gillanders NOES: Councilman -Zovak ABSENT: Councilman -None B. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 -4117 — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53877 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -1497 AT 9723 LONGDEN AVENUE IN THE R -2 ZONE (TANG /JONG) City Manager Cole presented a proposal to allow the development of a residential condominium project consisting of ten (10) detached dwelling units for property located in the medium - density residential (R -2) zone at 9723 Longden Avenue. The City Council could also consider imposing two additional conditions to require that the existing dwelling be demolished and the lot cleaned up within 90 days and that replacement Redwood or Oak trees be planted. Based upon the maximum permitted density, the subject site could be improved with up to 11 dwelling units; 10 were proposed. The Planning Commission conducted a noticed public hearing and recommended approval of the project in that it complies with all applicable zoning criteria. The two additional conditions were recommended by staff based upon testimony received at the public hearing regarding several large sized trees that were cut down on the property. The existing lot is currently in disarray and the existing house appears to be abandoned. The Planning Commission did not approve these two additional conditions. Community Development Director Dawson answered questions of Council, stating there are no restrictions or encumbrances preventing this property from being developed; approval of the project did not hinge on the cutting down of the trees, but because many residents were opposed to the removal of the trees, staff recommended replacement trees be planted. Although planting of trees is a standard condition, this recommendation specified a certain type of tree to replace those that were cut down. Senior Planner Williams presented a video showing the subject site. Mayor Gillanders opened the public hearing. Alex Powell, attorney representing the applicant, stated the project is well designed with a lesser number of units than permitted, and with no windows overlooking neighbors or where there are bed or bath windows. The applicant spent $9,500 cleaning up the lot, not just in cutting down trees that were untended and unmanicured. He believed the applicant had no problem with replacing trees and felt that a number of large trees could be kept. The project complies with the Negative Declaration. Mr. Powell requested the right to rebut. Arlene Vella, real estate broker representing the applicant in marketing the project, sad ,she had been in the real estate industry for 30 years, and felt this project would be ideal for seniors. Currently inventory is low and the demand high. She requested Council consider this project, saying she recently purchased a home in a similar project and appreciated the lifestyle and pride of ownership. City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 6 In response to Council, Ms. Vella said this was not a senior development, but a great many buyers today are seniors and looking for this type of lifestyle, as well as young couples. Yi -Chia Chan stated her house is located north of this lot and shares about 60 feet of property back -to -back. She would be greatly affected by the project. All surrounding homes are single story and this project will have 2 30 -foot high units. She hoped when this project comes before Council it is uniform with the neighborhood and is conditioned to the environment and existing residents by design and landscape. She wished to know how the 6 -foot high wall will be built and how noise would be mitigated. The trash bin of the complex will be placed against the wall right outside of his living room just 4 yards away. She requested the plans be modified to place the trash bin to the west at the back side of the building. She was pleased to hear some of the trees would be replaced. Rosan Tyler, real estate agent for 30 years who sold the property to the applicant who relied on information she provided in making a decision. Her research confirmed that the property is zoned R -2 on the current and previous zoning map and general plan map. It is difficult to find new hosing for young couples desiring newly constructed homes with minimal yard and this project fits the bill. She respectfully requested approval of this project. Vivian Leis, 9702 Longden Avenue, said she lived across the street from the project and her concern was that what appealed to her about this area is that it is uniform and consistent. She did not want 2 -story homes in this neighborhood and was concerned about traffic volume and was upset by the loss of the trees and the number of homes going onto this lot. Kathleen Resch, 6337 Golden West, had many concerns one of which was traffic which will increase congestion and ruin the small town atmosphere and short commutes. The project will bring in many people causing stresses on the community. There are numerous lots in this general area that have 2 or 3 single family homes on a lot that seem a far more appropriate use that this project. Two - story homes are few and inappropriate to this neighborhood. She was upset by the loss of trees and stated the previous owner's intention was that this lot be used as a pocket park. Bob Palmquist said this property did not directly oversee his property but would impact his property. His concerns were traffic, higher taxes, loss of privacy and that there are very few double story houses in this area — most are single story. He asked Council to be prudent and think about what the people who will be affected by this project are saying. Cindy Cotellesso said she will soon be married and is looking at what Temple City has to offer. Her concerns were overpopulation, traffic congestion, overpopulated schools, privacy, integrity of the neighborhood, loss of trees. She wished to know how the traffic mitigation fees would be used by the city and felt every day life will be affected by this project. She felt 30 -foot tall homes will not blend and did not want to see this project happen. Ben Wheeler, 6315 Golden West, said his first consideration was traffic as he is near the corner of Golden West and Longden: His other concerns included density, unattractive 2 -story houses, overcrowding of schools, and increased parking on Longden. Marilyn Hollingshead, 6312 Golden West, said her first consideration was traffic. She has to back her motor home into her driveway, and as she is 2 doors from the corner, 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 7 people are speeding from Golden West onto Longden. She was also concerned about density for all of Temple City and felt part of the appeal of the City was that it does not have ugly 2 -story houses. Her other concerns were overcrowding of schools and lack of street parking. William Nothwanq, 6321 N. Golden West, said he lived here since 1946 and felt a lot of the redwoods did not have to be cut down. He said 2 -story homes will not fit the neighborhood and asked the developer to consider going back to look at single story versus two story. March Robin, 6337 Golden West, said she lived at the corner of this project for 13 years and is a life -long resident of the city. Temple City always had a small town atmosphere. There are all single story homes in this area, with just a couple of two - story homes with single family units. These will have no yards with ten potential families. She asked consideration of a reduction in the number of units and the impact on the people who live there. Alex Powell, said the applicant informed him the trees on the border are intended to remain and he is willing to add trees. This project falls clearly in the parameters of the zoning code and there is nothing wrong with 2 -story houses. If the City decided to do zoning on a case by case basis, it would end up with spot zoning. This is a well designed project in an R -2 zone with less density than allowed. Mr. Powell answered questions of Council, stating the trash bins are 16 feet from surrounding housing and there is also a 6 -foot block wall. Mayor Gillanders requested the applicant rectify the trash issue. Pricing has not yet been set on the units which are considered affordable. The applicant will comply with the two additional conditions. He asked Council to approve the project. Francis Tang, developer of the project, stated there is a tenant in one of the houses now. As it will take another year to break ground, he did not know what tearing down the houses now will achieve. There is also another house in the back at least 25 feet from the enclosure. He would do his best to keep all remaining trees and will accommodate the request for additional replacement trees. The tenant will move out when the final map is approved. He consented to clean up the property, except for the one house, within 90 days. Hearing ;no further requests to ..speak, either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. Council discussion continued and staff responded to questions concerning the location of the trash bins, conditions relative to driveway width and decorative paving, landscaping, ingress and egress and fence height. Councilman Zovak stated he had the same concerns as expressed tonight regarding density. This is an unusual property that has been underdeveloped. His concerns included the design elements and the plans did not indicate some of the requirements of the resolution. He felt one trash enclosure for 10 houses would be difficult. He liked that the trees would be replaced and the 90 days notice to clean up the property and keeping the tenant there. He would like the plans revised to address the items mentioned. He could not approve the application as presented without modifications. Councilman Souder stated the property owners have a right to develop their property. He realized there are a lot of single story homes in the area but the zoning is R -2. He did have a problem with the trash enclosures, but would have to vote for this as the owner is within the legal limits of the law. City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 8 Councilman Wilson agreed with the residents. She realized the application meets the criteria, but was not happy with the whole project without changes and could not go for it. Mayor Pro Tem Vizcarra said he understood legally the Council is constrained. A lot of people said this was something they did not want to see and were concerned with density, appearance, and negative effect on the infrastructure. This is one more project that will increase people and traffic, but without an alternative he didn't know what Council could do to keep it from going forward. Mayor Gillanders said the city has zoning that applies to everyone and people have the right to develop their property to its maximum potential. There are flaws in this project. He would like some changes in the plans to accommodate the trash enclosure and several suggestions made by Councilman Zovak. He would not consider the project without them. Council has a sworn obligation to uphold the law and not make emotional decisions. He would support the project based on the changes as outlined. Councilman Zovak moved to continue this item and direct staff to work with the applicant resolving a number of issues — namely to save the remaining trees, comply with the condition regarding the type of replacement trees, modification of the 90 -day noticed requirement to clean up the property, moving the trash bins, decorative paving and meet with staff regarding the traffic engineer. Francis Tang suggested Council approve the Tentative Tract Map with the changes as conditions. The issues were reiterated and, in response to Council, Mr. Powell confirmed the applicant would agree to an extension until October 1st The motion was seconded by Councilman Souder and unanimously carried. RECESS /RECONVENE The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:49 p.m. and reconvened at 9:59 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. C. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 -4118 — TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53876 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -1498 AT 9671 GARIBALDI AVENUE City Manager Cole presented Tentative Tract Map 53876 and CUP 02 -1498 for Council consideration of a condominium project consisting of five (5) detached dwelling units for property situated in the medium - density residential (R -2) zone. The City Council may also consider reducing the number of dwelling units from five (5) to four (4), in order to preserve an existing Deodar Cedar tree situated in the existing front yard. In response to Council, City Manager Cole stated saving the tree was a concern expressed at the Planning Commission meeting. Mayor Gillanders opened the public hearing. Rosan Tyler, 939 Arcadia Avenue, Arcadia, sold the property and stated it was zoned R -2 on the current and previous zoning and general plan maps back to or before 1967. She requested Council approve the project. Arlene Vella, real estate broker for 30 years, pointed out the fact that house inventory is low and first time homebuyers, executive type couples and seniors will be 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 9 interested in this type of project. The design is extremely attractive and will be an addition to the neighborhood. She asked for approval of the project. Alex Powell addressed the tree issue, saying it was not economically feasible to eliminate one of the units to save the tree with so few units proposed. His client is committed to the environment and would attempt to look at the cost of relocating the tree or at the cost of more mature trees of the same kind. Danny Hu, 9659 Garibaldi Avenue, said he spoke at the Planning Commission hearing and a lot of people addressed issues of traffic noise and quality of life. He noted the busy traffic between Temple City Boulevard and Golden West and suggested this problem be addressed. If more units are built in this section, traffic will get worse. Regarding quality of life, people move here for peaceful country style of living and quiet streets. He was also concerned about the loss of the tree. Kenny Ki, 6127 Kauffman Avenue, spoke for his parents and himself, and stated the project is right behind their house and their main problem is privacy. The house is only 5 feet away from the project which will look directly into their whole house. They were not comfortable with the density and having 5 houses behind them and inquired of the fate of the tree in the back of the project whose branches stretch into their back yard. Francis Tang, applicant answered questions of Council, stating the tree in the back will not remain and referred to the plans showing which trees would remain. He said there were 3 dwellings and a garage and suggested several large trees to replace the Deodar Cedar as he felt it was too large to move. Hearing no further requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Vizcarra stated this project is replacing three dwelling units with five, but is a more attractive project. Councilman Wilson said this proposal does meet the criteria and would have to go along with approval. Councilman Souder said he had no problem with this project and thought the Planning Commission did a fine job. He was pleased that the developer will replace the tree. Councilman Zovak had the same comments as last time regarding zoning and density, which he thought unfortunate but allowed by the code. He felt staff tried to follow up with public comments and the flag lot discussion in coming up with alternatives. He did not think the city should say what trees go and what trees stay and should not be a condition. He would vote for the project as proposed and modified by the applicant. Mayor Gillanders said he would like to see the second tree addressed as it impacts residences behind. Councilman Souder moved to approve the Negative Declaration, and adopt Resolution No. 02 -4118, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 53876 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 02 -1498, A REQUEST BY FRANCIS TANG AND EGL ASSOCIATES, INC. TO SUBDIVIDE A 20,695 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONDOMINIUM PROJECT WITH DETACHED DWELLING UNITS TO BE SERVED BY A SINGLE DRIVEWAY OFF OF GARIBALDI AVENUE. City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 10 THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 9671 GARIBALDI AVENUE IN THE MEDIUM DENSITY (R -2) RESIDENTIAL ZONE. (TANG /JONG), seconded by Councilman Zovak and unanimously carried. D. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 02 -4119 — LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT #2002 -LB -BX 0086 PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS City Manager Cole stated this public hearing is for approval of the proposed use of block grant funds from the Department of Justice. Council did determine how these funds would be utilized when appropriated as a budget item. It was recommended Council adopt the resolution utilizing the funds for a youth resource deputy in accordance with the requirements of the grant. Mayor Gillanders opened the public hearing. Hearing no requests to speak, either for or against this item, the public hearing was closed. Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 02 -4119, a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND PROPOSE PURPOSE FOR EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT (LLEBG) 2002 -LB -BX -0086, seconded by Mayor Gillanders and unanimously carried. E. CONSIDERATION OF UPDATING ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 2, PART II (POLITICAL SIGNS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE The City Council was requested to consider amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Part II (Political Signs) of the Municipal Code. City Manager Cole stated this code amendment is proposed in light of the upcoming election. Staff proposed a more concrete and discrete way to address and remove signs, as currently signs cannot be placed in the public right -of -way that can differ on each street. If Council approved the recommendation, an ordinance would be placed on the next agenda for introduction. Councilman Souder moved to approve the recommendation for an ordinance to be brought back for introduction incorporating the staff suggestion detailed on page 2 of the staff report beginning with the second paragraph to the end of the page, including the footnote, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vizcarra and unanimously carried. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN — MATRIX AND DIVERSIFICATION OF USES At the last City Council meeting, a revised Downtown Specific Plan map was provided to the City Council, which delineated six (6) separate commercial districts. At this time, each of the six (6) districts will be further described. A revised land use matrix will also be presented, which identifies uses, which would be "Permitted ", "Conditionally Permitted ", or not permitted within each of the commercial districts. Lastly, the idea of implementing a program to achieve better commercial diversification will be discussed. Councilman Souder moved to continue this item to the City Council meeting of September 17, 2002, seconded by Councilman Wilson and unanimously carried. 1 1 1 1 1 City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 11 10. COMMUNICATIONS — None 11. RECESS TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY At 10:32 p.m., the City Council met as the Community Redevelopment Agency, approved Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 20, 2002; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 02- 785, allowing claims and demands in the amount of $72,200.00. Minutes of the Agency Meeting are set forth in full in the Agency's records. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL The City Council meeting reconvened at 10:33 p.m. with all members present. Mayor Gillanders suggested continuing Agenda Item 8A — Downtown Specific Plan — Matrix and Diversification of Uses — to the next Council meeting. City Manager Cole advised Council that this item is probably the most important tool Council has to dictate what the downtown area looks like and urged Council to review this very carefully in the 2 -week period before the next meeting. Councilman Souder moved to table this item until the next Council meeting on September 17, 2002, with this being the primary item on the agenda, seconded by Councilman Wilson and unanimously carried. 12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA— None 13. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA— None 14. UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER — None 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS — None 16. COUNCIL REPORTS REGARDING AD HOC OR COMMISSION MEETINGS — None 17. COUNCIL ITEMS SEPARATE FROM THE CITY MANAGER'S REGULAR AGENDA A. COUNCILMAN SOUDER Councilman Souder, referring to testimony at tonight's meeting, suggested Council may want to review regulations within R -2 zoning after the downtown specific plan item is finished. B. COUNCILMAN WILSON Councilman Wilson provided Council with minutes of the Executive Board of Contract Cities meeting regarding low- moderate income housing. C. COUNCILMAN ZOVAK Councilman Zovak said he was concerned with the issue of the agreement with the City of EL Monte regarding the Home Depot and wanted to know if Council wished to bring this issue back for discussion. City Manager Cole responded that he is attempting to clarify with the City Manager of El Monte what will occur regarding the One Stop Center as it was not included in the written agreement. D. MAYOR PRO TEM VIZCARRA — None E. MAYOR GILLANDERS 1) Square Footage Tax Proposed by the County Board of Supervisors City Council Minutes September 3, 2002 Page 12 Mayor Gillanders said he was contacted by a representative of Supervisor Gloria Molina regarding the proposed tax and offered that a representative could address Council regarding this issue. Councilman Souder noted the policy that Council does not collectively take a stand on issues such as this. 18. LITIGATION UPDATE The City Council reviewed the most recent litigation update provided by the City Attorney. 19. CLOSED SESSION - None 20. ADJOURNMENT The City Council meeting was adjourned at 10:48 p.m. ATTEST: City Clerk 1 1 1