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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1977-11-15_Regular 1977CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1977 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Merritt called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 1977, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Joseph Parriott, Christian Center, 9319 N. Halifax Road. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Merritt. 4.. ROLL CALL: Present:. Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Greenberg, Tyrell, Merritt Absent: Councilmen -None. Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Biel, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion by Councilman Dennis, Item No. 5 of the November. 1, 1977 minutes of the City Council, were clarified to reflect Mr. Dick Taylor, Manager of Temple City branch of Automobile Club of Southern California made a presentation of Pedestrian Safety Award for 1976 when no pedestrian deaths occurred which was a 657 reduction over their recorded information for 1975. Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes, as amended, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p. m. STREET LIGHTING ZONE BOUNDARIES - ANNEXATION FROM ZONE B TO ZONE A City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held October 18, 1977 adopted Resolution No. 77 -1682 setting public hearing for November 15, 1977 relating to adjustment of zone boundaries of the lighting district. Legal notices were published and posted pursuant to the Street Lighting Act of 1919 for four areas: a) Green Street, Glickman to easterly terminus; b) 9028 Rancho Real Road (Tract No. 32392); c) 5422 -32 McCulloch Avenue (Tract No. 31886); and d) portion of land on Kauffman Avenue, north of Lower Azusa Road (Tract No. 31181). Notices were filed with the State Resources Agency that full Environ- mental Impact Reports were prepared for the three tracts; a negative declaration was prepared for Green Street. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to the matter to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Councilman Atkins moved that the City Council certify that the Environmental Impact Reports have been completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the state guide- lines and that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the reports; and that any adverse environ- mental impact contained in the reports is overruled and counter- balanced by economic and social objectives and concerns in providing this community with private or public improvements of municipal import as set forth in the findings, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Council Minutes, November 15, 1977 - Page 2 Councilman Greenberg moved to adopt Resolution No. 77 -1690 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ORDERING AN ADJUSTMENT OF THE ZONE BOUNDARIES OF THE STREET LIGHTING DIS- TRICT WITHIN THE CITY, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. TENTATIVE TRACT 33632, 5817 -21 N. OAK AVENUE (APARTMENT /CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 25, 1977 adopted a resolution recommending approval of Tentative Tract No. 33632. The subject property, located at 5817 -21 N. Oak Avenue, . is currently zone R -3 and consists of a 6 -unit apartment complex which is proposed to be converted to a condominium: Planning Com- mission recommended certain additional conditions which are not, in general, applicable to the construction of apartment buildings. Planning Commission is also considering establishing standards for condominium development with respect to planning and design criteria. The proposed conversion is categorically exempt from the California, Environmental Quality Act of 1970. City Council, at their regular meeting held November 1, 1977, set public hearing on this matter for November 15, 1977. Mayor Merritt declared the public hearing open and invited anyone . wishing to speak to the issue to come forward. There being no one . come forward to speak, Councilman Dennis moved to close public hearing, seconded. by Councilman Atkins and carried. Councilman Atkins moved to include the Planning Commission a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. Councilman Dennis moved to certify the categorical exemption of Environmental Impact Report, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. In answer to Councilman Greenberg's question, Planning Director Dragicevich advised there are two covered parking spaces for each unit, plus two extra parking spaces. Councilman Atkins stated he felt the Planning Commission had been very thorough in their deliberations and concurs with their findings. Councilman Greenberg stated he is concerned about the conversion of apartments to condominiums; that many of the apartments in Temple City are occupied by elderly people and they could have a difficult time finding comparable housing in the community. He concurred the Planning Commission needs to study this matter and felt perhaps a. moratorium on conversions would be in order. Councilman Tyrell stated he agrees this type of conversion can be a social problem, however, Council should not interfere with the rights of property owners to convert their investment. City Attorney Martin advised the Planning Commission considered all aspects of conversion; the owner's rights, the tenants rights, the appropriate mix of housing in the community, and concluded this particular conversion would have no impact. Councilman Atkins moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 33632 as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 77- 772PC, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 8. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: SLURRY SEAL PROJECT: FY 1977 -78 - MAINTENANCE AREA 3A City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held October 18, 1977, approved plans and specifications for the annual slurry seal project and authorized advertising and receiving of bids. A total of four bids were received with the apparent low bidder being Ted R. Jenkins in 1 Council Minutes, November 15, 1977 - Page 3 the amount of $20,350.00. There will be additional costs for restriping of the public parking lots; the two banking and the savings and loan institutions have been contacted as to their cooperation in participating in the costs for the improvement of their private lots,' the' cost to - be:based upon the square footage at the long ton unit price of the bid. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the low bid from Ted R. Jenkins . in the amount of $20,350 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 9. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of November 2, 1977 GIDLEY STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Commission has recommended the placement of a commercial loading zone in front of the Natter Company, as well as the placement of a one hour time limit sign, . to conform with the hours of parking signs located elsewhere in the immediate vicinity to relieve the congestion for traffic moving through this section of Gidley Street and provide for customer parking. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation as set forth in memo dated November 3, 1977 on file in the City Clerk's office, seconded. by Councilman Greenberg and carried. 10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of November 8, 1977 A. SET PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND ZONING CODE RELATING TO CORNER AND SUBSTANDARD LOT FRONT SETBACKS City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held November 8, 1977, held public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending to the City Council an amendment to the Temple City Zoning Code relating to front yard setbacks for a) corner lots and lots with double frontage on a public street; b) substandard lots having no frontage on a public street but with access by private easements; and c) lots having less than 35 ft. frontage on a public street. A referral of such cases to the Minor Zoning Modification Committee will provide enough flexibility to handle the cases. The. Planning Commission approved filing a negative declaration of Environ- mental Impact. Councilman Greenberg moved to set public hearing on Planning Com- mission recommendation December. 6, 1977, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. B. SET PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND ZONING CODE RE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, OF VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held November 8, 1977, held public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending to the City Council an amendment to the Zoning Code relating to property maintenance of vacant commercial properties; specifically, removal of signs for conforming and non- conforming businesses, and installation of barricades to prevent access to abandoned parking areas. The Planning Commission approved a negative declaration of Environmental Impact. Councilman Atkins moved to set public hearing on Planning Commission recommendation December 6, 1977, seconded by Councilman Greenberg and carried. C. CLARIFICATION OF AMBIGUITY RE SIGN ORDINANCE City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held November 8, 1977, adopted resolution clarifying an ambiguity presently existing in the Temple City Zoning Code relative to prohibition against outdoor advertising structures in the G -2 and C -3 zones. Council Minutes, November 15, 1977 - Page 4 Councilman Dennis moved to concur with Planning Commission reso- lution and refer back to Planning Commission for public hearing on amendment to the Zoning Code, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 11. STREET IMPROVEMENTS - FARAGO AVENUE, FREER TO GRAND (Installation of Street Lights) City Manager Koski presented background information, stating petiti for street lights within subject limits were received; the request - for five 7,000 lumen lights on existing wood poles on the east side of the street only; petition represents 817 of the front footage of the block. The project comes under a categorical exemption as de- fined in the Environmental Quality Act of 1970 as amended. Councilman Dennis moved to accept the petition, concur with filing . of categorical exemption, set public hearing December 6, 1977 pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 191.1, and instruct the Superintendent of Streets to notify the affected property owners, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 77 -1691: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 77 -1691 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 77- 1692:. WARRANTS & DEMANDS, DEMAND NOS. 7909 THRU 8023 IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,481.76 Councilman. Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 77-1692 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $108,481.76, DEMAND NOS. 7909 ;THRU 8023, secon by Councilman Tyrell and carried,, Councilman Greenberg noting his no participation with regard to check number 7930. 14. COMMUNICATIONS A. Kiwanis Club re: Request to conduct Annual Line of Dimes, January 2.7, 1978 . City Manager Koski presented communication from Kiwanis Club of Temple City requesting permission to conduct their annual Line of Dimes Campaign from 11:30 a.m. to 5 :30 p.m. on January 27, 1978;. and Mother's March to be held February 11, 1978 from 6.p.m..through 8:30 p.m. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve request from Kiwanis Club of Temple City as set forth in their letter dated November 3, 1977, subject to certificate of insurance naming the City additionally insured and placing cones and barricades for protection of the volunteer workers, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. B. Community Redevelopment "Agency re: Parking Lot Lease Agreement, dated December 1, 1974, Rental Payment City Manager Koski presented communication from the :Community Redevelopment Agency advising rental obligation for the period October 15, 1977 to April 15, 1978 is $155,477.50 of which $3,530.97 has been collected by the City from the operators of the parking facilities. Councilman Greenberg moved the City request the Agency to make a deficiency payment in the amount of $151,946.33 pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. C. Claim for Damages - R. Stepp, 9405 La Rosa City Manager presented claim for damages on behalf of R. Stepp, 9405 La Rosa Drive for damages alleged to have occurred on or about October 10, 1977 on Cloverly Avenue. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny claim and refer to City's insurance carrier, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Council Minutes, November 15, 1977 - Page5 .15. TIME FOR THOSE. IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: James Law, 9521 Wedgewood Avenue, requested the status of his request regarding local ordinance which would permit Bingo. City Manager Koski advised Mr. Law the matter was on the agenda under Matters from City Officials and staff's recommendation would be to refer the matter to staff for a comprehensive report. Mr. Hector Seguin, 5012 Halifax, stated he had read in the newspaper the City received $1,500,000.00 for sidewalks and wanted to know why his area could not get curbs and gutters. City Manager Koski advised the City had submitted an application and received approxi- mately $400,000 specifically for sidewalks which was accomplished. pursuant to.Traffic Commission recommendation for priorities based on traffic and pedestrian need. City Council has always had a policy of a cooperative program for installation of curbs and gutters and if the 5000 block of Halifax wishes to petition for curbs and gutters, City Council will consider their request. Mr. Seguin also expressed concern regarding a traffic hazard at the intersection of Halifax and Key West. and suggested a stop. sign at that location may be a means to control traffic.- Mr. Seguin was informed the matter will be placed on the Traffic Commission agenda December 7, 1977 for their consideration. Mrs. Grace Vett, 5476 Temple City Boulevard, inquired what Council . intended to do about the hazard she feels exists at the ingress and egress to her driveway. Mrs. Vett was informed . the insurance investigator has advised that, in their opinion, it is incumbent upon the driver to be cautious exiting the driveway and, further, it is a matter between the property owners.. Therefore, in'the opinion of the Sheriff's Department, the Traffic Engineer, and the . insurance carrier, the City has no basis to require the wall to be removed. RECESS TO CRA: The City Council recessed at 8:15 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelop - ment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held November 1, 1977; held public hearing and approved quitclaim of Agency interest in Flood Control property acquired by the Agency; approved deficiency payment to City for rent obligation; approved Christmas tree sales in parcel "B" of the Redevelopment Project; approved resolution for warrants and demands, and approved revised Tentative Parcel Map 6146. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 16. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS`: A. Sight Obstruction, 5400 block, Temple City Boulevard City Council received and filed a communication from Christ and Spang concerning a possible sight obstruction in the 5400 block of Temple City Boulevard, stating the property owners involved should work out a solution. B. Surplus Property Councilman Greenberg moved to declare surplus items left at 9217 Pentland Avenue being acquired by the City and authorize solici- tation of bids, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. C. Student and the Law Agreement - between City and Temple City Unified School District City Council receive.. request from the Temple City Unified School District recommending, :icreases to the program which would increase the total budget to 5x1,000, City's additional share to he $500. Council Minutes, November 15, 1977 - Page 6 Councilman Atkins moved to approve increase to the program, appropriate an additional $500 and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. D. Councilman Greenberg reminded Council the meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities will be held Thursday, November 17, 1977, at which time they will be taking action re- garding the proposed change in by -laws. Also speaker for the evening will be Charles Martin. 18. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, . meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, December 6,1977, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. MAYOR ATTEST: Chief Deputy City Clerk