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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).
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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