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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1978-05-02_Regular 1978CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 2, 1978 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: I Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, May-2, 1978, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. INVOCATION; The invocation was given Southern Baptist Church, 3. The Pledge of Allegiance 4, ROLL CALL; Present: Absent: Also Present: by Reverend Harvey T. Booher, First 4856 Golden West Avenue. to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell. Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Merritt, Tyrell Councilmen -None City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Pucci, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Marie Evitt, Temple City Times 5, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1 Councilman Atkins moved to approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 18, 1978, as written, seconded by Council- man Merritt and carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried, Items 7 through 12 were approved. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BOND - TRACT NO. 32392 (J.B. Weber Development Co.) 9028 -9030 Rancho Real Road Accepted the street improvements and released Surety Bond No. SC 7080203. 8. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM - TRACT NO. 32392. (J.B. Weber Development Co.) 9028 -9030 Rancho Real Road Found all work completed, released the Water System Agreement and Surety Bond No. SC 7080205. 9. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF WALL AND RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FOR TRACT NO. 31181 (Kauffman Avenue to Lower Azusa Road) Accepted construction of wall and released Faithful Performance Bond No. SC 7082274. AGREEMENT WITH TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST CO. Approved service agreement and authorized City Manager to sign. 11. LAND USE PLAN FOR SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING UNIT - ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST: FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT Concurred with Parks and Recreation Commission and approved Alternative "F ". 12. RESOLUTION NO. 78 -1729: WARRANTS & DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 78 -1729 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS A 7-. DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $103,913.87, DEMAND NOS. 9250 THT __ -. Council Minutes, May 2, 1978 - Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 13. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR R -1 AND R -2 ZONED PROPERTIES City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held March 28, 1978, adopted resolution recommending to the City Council an amendment to the Zoning Code relating to development standards in R -1 and R -2 zones. At the present time the Zoning Code has a minimum floor area for new R -3 dwellings, but not for dwellings built in R -1 and R -2; the Los Angeles County Uniform Building Code requires every dwelling unit to have at least one room which shall have not less than 150 sq. ft, of floor area, other habitable rooms, except kitchens, must have an area not less than 70 sq. ft. These standards are far below the present standards practiced by owners, builders and developers. A Negative Declaration was prepared and approved by the Planning Commission, and City Council, at their regular meeting held April 4 set public hearing for May 2, 1978. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. Planning Director Dragicevich gave staff report, stating the proposed standards refer only to new developments in R -1 and R -2 zones and the recommendation would set minimum gross floor area for one - bedroom units contain not less than 800 sq, ft.; two - bedroom units contain not less than 1,000 sq, ft.; three - bedroom units contain not less than 1,200 sq. ft.; and each additional bedroom over 3 not contain less than 150 sq. ft. of floor area, Mayor Tyrell invited anyone wishing to speak to the subject to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried, Councilman Atkins moved to certify the Negative Declaration of Environ- mental Impact, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 78 -464 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9333(7) AND 9352(8) OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE for first reading by title only. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.. 14, HONDA OF TEMPLE CITY: 9228 E. LAS TUNAS DRIVE City Manager Koski presented staff report pursuant to petition with 45 signatures relating to the excessive noise and traffic problems emanating from Honda of Temple City operations. At their regular meeting held April 4, 1978, City Council instructed staff to contact the owner - operator to see what measures could be taken to alleviate the noise problem. Mr. Charles Lear, the owner - operator, has painted on the paving an arrow with "Exit left" and has installed a free- standing sign with a message "Quiet Bikes - Exit Left ". A similar sign was also installed on the fence in the parking lot. Most of the motorcycles are tested on a dynamometer within the building without using public streets. Mr. McGinnis, who initiated the'petition, was contacted by staff and he advised that the traffic problem has lessened. The petition signators were notified that this item would be on Council agenda and invited to attend the meeting. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak to the issue, Councilman Atkins moved to continue to June 20, 1978, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. 15. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Mayor Tyrell directed Council's attention to a communication from Supervisor Schabarum requesting Council support of Proposition "A " on the June ballot to remove the Prevailing Wage Clause, Section 47, of the County Charter. Councilman Merritt moved to support a yes vote on Proposition "A" and communicate Council's support to Supervisor Schabarum, seconded by Councilman Gilianders and carried. 1 Council Minutes, May 2, 1978 - Page 3 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Boyce O'Bannon, 10316 Olive Street, spoke on behalf of the Concerned Taxpayers' Association of San Gabriel Valley, and requested Council take formal action to endorse Proposition 13 on the June ballot. Mayor Tyrell stated the Jarvis Amendment is abominable legislation, which he views as a taxpayers revolt. He did not feel it would be proper for Council as a body to take a position on the matter, but he personally supports it. Councilman Atkins stated he shares the Mayor's feelings that Council should not take a position, but that he also supports Proposition 13. Councilman Gillanders stated he supports the initiative, however there are a number of people in town who do not share that viewpoint and Council's endorsement of Proposition 13 would not be fair to those persons. Councilman Merritt stated he shared the same viewpoint. He personally supports Proposition 13, but does not feel Council should go on record as supporting it. Councilman Dennis stated he has not made a decision as to how he personally will vote; that he sees many problems which can develop and he's not sure at this time there are any clear answers to those problems. Mayor Tyrell stated the City will conduct a Community Forum on Saturday, May 20 to which the public is invited on a reservation basis. One of the items to be discussed will be the effects of Proposition 13 on cities and the county based on the assumption it will pass. The Community Forum will be held at the Rand Media Center, beginning 8 a.m. Connie Swank, 5538 Welland Avenue, complained about a possible fire hazard at 5548 Welland Avenue due to tree limbs overhanging the roof very close to the chimney; the number of cars parked in the front yard; noisy parties continuing until the early morning hours. City Manager Koski advised the City is aware of the overgrown trees and shrubs and has sent a letter to the tenant under the Code Enforce- ment Program and briefly explained the procedures and time element relating to property nuisance abatement proceedings. RECESS TO CRA: City Council recessed at 8:02 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 18, 1978; adopted resolution approving second amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with EGS; approved proposed com- mercial building at 56456 -56 Rosemead Boulevard; adopted resolution approving warrants and demands; approved rental payment under the Parking Lot Lease Agreement between Agency and City. Minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 17, ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 18 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Merritt directed Council's attention to a letter received from California Contract Cities Association urging the City to adopt a resolution regarding the resumption of operations at Mission Canyon Landfill to be sent to the City Council and Planning Coltauission of the City of Los Angeles. Councilman Merritt advised that if Mission Canyon Landfill is not reopened there will be greater costs involved in hauling debris to other areas; at the present time part of the landfill is covered and a golf course is on a portion of it. Council Minutes, May 2, 1978 - Page 4 Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 78 -1730 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING THE RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS AT MISSION CANYON LANDFILL, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. B. Councilman Dennis inquired whether information on the WeTip Program is included in the next Newsletter. City Manager Koski advised to be involved in the program the City would have to partici- pate financially. Council requested a representative from the pro- gram be invited to attend the study session scheduled for May 15. C. City Manager Koski advised a Letter of Intent, prepared by City Attorney Martin, has gone out to those cities interested in obtainin the necessary data from which a technical committee, comprising of city representatives, will formulate alternatives to enable the cities to establish the most appropriate course of action to provide poundmaster services when the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society terminates their contracts effective January 1,1979. The Letter of Intent commits each city to $1,000 for the conduct of such study. Councilman Atkins moved to approve and appropriate additional funds in the amount of $1,000 and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. D. City Manager Koski presented staff report regarding the "Homefixers" program funded by the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging under HEW. Emphasis of the program is to assist the most needy home owners with small home repairs. To proceed with the program it is necessary to approve the project and advise the Community Housing Services in Pasadena. Councilman Atkins moved to refer the item to the study session to be held May 15, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. E. City Manager Koski presented a communication from Captain Hansen advising that funds may be available for a drunk driving enforcement program which would allow deployment of traffic units on an overtime basis and reimbursement for court overtime. The enforcement phase is anticipated to commence October 1978 and terminate in early January 1979, with court overtime funds available for four to six months beyond the enforcement phase. The funds are available from the California Office of Traffic Safety and the City is requested to respond by May 3 if they wish to participate. Councilman Atkins moved to authorize participation in the program and advise Sheriff Pitchess immediately, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried, F. Councilman Atkins directed Council's attention to communication from Temple City Camellia Festival advising that Jim Durfee has been selected Chairman of the 35th Annual Camellia Festival and moved to endorse the selection by the Festival Executive Committee, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. G. Mayor Tyrell stated that should Proposition 13 pass, the City may have to consider the City's prosecutor's services for mis- demeanors and infractions. Mayor Tyrell invited Council to participate in the Peace Officer's Memorial Service to be held at the Sheriff's Training Academy May 11, 11 a.m. Mayor Tyrell advised the Council he will be meeting with repre- sentatives of youth organizations who will be using the concession stand at Live Oak Park on May 10. He is hopeful some arrangement can be made to keep the concession stand open full time during the summer, perhaps on a bid basis. 1 Mayor Tyrell requested the tennis court improvement project at Temple City High School be placed on the study session agenda May 15. Mayor Tyrell advised Council he is meeting with the various commissions prior to their regularly scheduled May meeting. Council Minutes, May 2, 1978 - Page 5 RECESS TO PERSONNEL SESSION: Council recessed at 8:34 to meet in a personnel session; reconvened at 8:44 and on motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Dennis, approved a salary adjustment for Administrative Assistant. 19. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Merritt, meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to a study session to be held Monday, May 15, 1978. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 16, 1978, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: 1 1 Deputy City C erk