HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1978-11-07_Regular 1978I Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 1978, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 7, 1978
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen - Dennis, Merritt, Tyrell
Councilmen - Atkins, Gillanders
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Pucci, Parks and Recreation Director
Kobett, Planning Director Dragicevich, Steve Johnson,
Temple City Times, Becky Dake, Pacesetter
Councilman Merritt moved to excuse Councilman Atkins and Councilman
Gillanders for cause, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the minutes of the City Council
meeting held October 17, 1978, as written, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, Items A through G on the Consent Calendar were approved
as recommended:
A, REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK - Junior Women's Club
Approved Parks and Recreation Commission recommendation for use of
Live Oak Park, Saturday, November 18 to conduct a Pancake Breakfast
subject to the required Certificate of Insurance.
B. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT TO CROSS PEDESTRIAN MALL NO. 4, 96592 LAS TUNAS
Approved Parking Commsision recommendation to renew agreement granting
permission to cross over Pedestrian Mall No. 4, located at 96592 Las
Tunas Drive.
C. REQUEST FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT: PACIFIC TENNIS COURTS, INC.
Authorized partial payment to Pacific Tennis Courts, Inc. in the
amount of $10,000 subject to Waive of Lien from Sta -Soil Corporation
and Crown Fence and Supply Company, Ltd.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: LEMON AVENUE RESURFACING
Accepted the low bid of $9,650 from Vernon Paving Company and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 78 -1763: REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION OF COUNTY
AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS
Adopted Resolution No. 78 -1763 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF
Council Minutes, November 7, 1978 - Page 2
COUNTY AID -TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SELECT SYSTEM
STREETS.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 78 -1764: ADJUSTMENT OF STREET LIGHTING ZONE
BOUNDARIES - ANNEX CERTAIN AREAS FROM ZONE B TO ZONE A
Adopted Resolution No, 78 -1764 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC
HEARING RELATING TO AN ADJUSTMENT OF ITS STREET LIGHTING ZONE
BOUNDARIES and setting public hearing December 5, 1978, 7:30 p.m.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 78 -1765: WARRANTS & DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 78 -1765 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$124,367.83, DEMAND NOS. 10696 THRU 10822.
UNFINISHED. BUSINESS:
7. PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 p.m. ADOPT COUNTY ORDINANCE RE: SANITARY SEWER
AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City Engineer advised the Board of Supervisors has amended and
adopted the Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance for the
unincorporated area due to recent changes in state laws and an
analysis of fees collected under the present regulations. The
ordinance provides _ an. increase_ in current fees anal. charges ,
establishes certain new fees and charges and provides various
technical changes and - reduction. - in plan.checking.fees, as well
as establishing requirements for mainline sewer for condominiums
and pretreatment of industrial waste. The City Engineer recommends
the ordinance be adopted in order to administer uniformly throughout
the county. City Council, at their regular meeting held October 3
set public hearing on this matter for November 7, 1978.
Mr. Tom Howard, County Engineer's Department, clarified question
relating to pretreatment, advising pretreatment refers to industrial
waste from facilities such as manufacturing and commercial; adds
a requirement for main line sewer hook -up for condominium development.
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open and invited anyone
wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak,
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 78 -469 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING A SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL
WASTE ORDINANCE for first reading by title only. Councilman Dennis
moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried,
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 35757, 5412 McCULLOCH
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 10, 1978,
adopted a resolution recommending approval of Tentative Tract
No. 35757 for construction of three 2 -story buildings, each con-
taining two units, each unit to contain attached 2 -car garages. The
property is zoned R -2 Light Multiple residential, consists of 0.49
acres of land and has 80 ft. of street frontage. The Minor Zoning
Modification Committee approved a deviation of .85 of 1% of the
required lot area per unit and Planning Commission concurred with
the committee's approval. A Negative Declaration of Environmental
Impact was filed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended. City Council, at their regular meeting
held October 17, 1978, set public hearing on this matter for
November 7, 1978.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1978 - Page 3
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open and invited anyone
wishing to speak to the issue to come forward. There being no one
wishing to speak, Councilman Merritt moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to certify the Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve Tentative Tract No. 35757 for
property located at 5412 McCulloch Avenue, subject to all conditions
set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 78- 816PC, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried,
9. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: FENCES AND WALLS
City Manager Koski advised the City Attorney had prepared a proposed
ordinance deleting the.. requirement for permit for fences and walls
for residential property pursuant to Council instruction at their
regular meeting held October 17, 1978. It was the consensus of
Council to table the item to be considered by a full Council.
NEW BUSINESS:
10. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
October 18, 1978: PROPOSED TENNIS COURT RULE CHANGES
City Manager Koski advised the Parks and Recreation Commission, at
their regular meeting held October 18, 1978, recommended to City
Council that certain existing Tennis Court Rules and Regulations
be deleted or changes and new rules adopted as outlined in staff
memo dated October 24, 1978.
Mayor Tyrell stated he would like to discuss the rules and
regulations with the Commission prior to Council consideration.
Councilman Merritt moved to continue the matter, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of November 1, 1978
A. STOP SIGNS ON ROBINHOOD AND ON RYLAND AT BOGUE STREET
City Manager presented background information, stating the Traffic
Commission, at their regular meeting held November 1, 1978, recom-
mended installation of stop signs, with bar and pavement markings
at the north and south approaches of Robinhood at Bogue Street, and
at the south approach of Ryland Avenue.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Traffic. Commission recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
B. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS - LA ROSA SCHOOL
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating at the
request of the Temple City School District, the Traffic Engineer met
with the Principal of La Rosa Elementary School regarding her request
for a change in parking restrictions on the north side of La Rosa
Drive at Rio Hondo Avenue, Following investigation, Traffic Engineer
recommended to the Commission placing a "10 Minute Parking Zone,
8 :30 a.m, to 3 p.m,, School Days Only` sign on the north side of La
Rosa Drive from a point 11 feet east of the west curb line prolongation
of Rio Hondo Avenue to a point 265 feet east, and to place 13 feet of
red curb on the north side of La Rosa Drive from the west line of the
school. crosswalk to the driveway westerly. Traffic Commission concurred.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1978 - Page 4
C. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS - CLOVERLY SCHOOL
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating at the
request of the Temple City School District, the Traffic Engineer
met with the Principal of Cloverly School regarding her concern for
exiting bicycles from the rack area located on the east side of
Cloverly Avenue at the first drive southerly of Broadway. Traffic
Engineer Envall's investigation disclosed parked cars north of sub-
ject area which restrict visibility for southbound traffic on
Cloverly Avenue and recommended "No Stopping 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
School Days Only" signs be placed on the east side of Cloverly Avenue
from 115 feet, north line of the school walk, to 180 feet south of
the south curb line of Broadway. Traffic Commission concurred.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve Traffic Commission recommendation,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Temple City Host Lions Club - Request to conduct Eyemobile,
Las Tunas Drive - November 18, 1978
City Manager Koski presented communication from the Temple City Host
Lions Club requesting permission to park the Lions Eyemobile on
Las Tunas Drive in front of Temple City Park November 18, 1978.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the request, subject to the
required Certificate of Insurance, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
13, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Ball Sparks, Temple City Auto Parts, located at 9225 Las Tunas Drive,
requested a clarification of the sign ordinance, explaining he has
been advised no free standing sign is permitted where a roof sign
already exists. He would like to provide two 6 ft. x 6 ft. free
standing signs advising there is off - street parking to the rear of
his business.
Councilman Atkins arrived at 8 p.m.
In answer to Council's question, Planning Director Dragicevich
advised that no free standing signs are allowed when a roof sign
exists pursuant to Zoning Code Section 9326(3); that Mr. Sparks
has been advised he can file a variance application to accomplish
the directional signs he wishes to install.
In discussion, Councilman Atkins stated, in his opinion the intent
of the ordinance is valid, however, in this case the City is defeating
its purpose in encouraging merchants to provide parking in the rear.
City Attorney Martin advised the Planning Commission can interpret
the seeming ambiguity without filing for a variance and payment of
a fee.
Councilman Atkins moved to refer the matter to the Planning Commission
for interpretation of the Zoning Code, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and carried.
RECESS TO CRA:
City Council recessed at 8:10 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, Mr. Gillanders being absent; approved the minutes of the. regular
meeting held October 17, 1978; approved payment on behalf of the City of
Temple City for rent obligation pursuant to the Parking Lot Lease Agreement
between the City and the CRA in the amount of $145,275.15; and adopted
resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes are set forth in
full in the records of the Agency.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1978 - Page 5
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
14. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Entertainment and Dance Permit - Ivanhoe - Set Public Hearing
November 21, 1978
City Manager Koski advised the City has received an application for
entertainment and dance permit from new owner of the Ivanhoe which
requires a public hearing by City Council.
Councilman Dennis moved to set public hearing November 21, 1978,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
B, Temple City Boulevard - Signing on East Side
Councilman Atkins moved to receive and file staff memo advising
the parking restrictions on the east side of Temple City Boulevard
between Lemon Avenue and Camino Real was originally requested by
the property owners /residents and until such time as City receives
a request for change, no action is recommended, seconded by Council -
man Dennis and carried:
C. Additional Tennis Court Fencing
Council received a staff memo relating to proposed security /control
fencing for the north side of the new tennis courts at Live Oak Park
which will provide only one access to the courts, requiring players
to enter and leave through the west gate. It was the consensus of
the Council the Mayor discuss this item with the Parks and Recreation
Commission at the same time he meets with them relating to the
tennis court rules,
D. IntErim Salary Adjustment - Planning & Engineering Aide
On motion-by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
carried, Council approved a salary adjustment for the Planning
and Engineering Aide who is assuming the duties of the Assistant
Planner during the current recruitment for the Assistant Planner
position.
E. City Manager directed Council's attention to material relating
to areawide Management Plan for Solid Waste Treatment; Management
Plan on Air Quality; Regional Growth Forecast Policy; and draft
Environmental Impact Report received from Southern California
Association of Cities in the past 30 days, requesting the cities
make their inputs by December 15, 1978.
Fo Councilman Merritt advised he read an article regarding the
number of apartment conversion to condominiums, many of which are
in the City's sphere of influence. Discussion ensued regarding
guidelines for conversion, and Councilman Atkins advised the Plan-
ning Commission has studied this problem in depth and has developed
some standards as condominium developments.
G. Councilman Dennis directed Council's attention to the fact that
the film "Scared Straight" is available on a rental basis, stating
he would like to see some thought given to initiating the program
in California.
H. Mayor Tyrell advised Student Day in. Government has been scheduled
for Tuesday, November 14, 1978, 9 a.m. to Noon and invited Council
participation.
Council Minutes, November 7, 1978 - Page 6
16. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Merritt,
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m, Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, November 21, 1978, 7:30 p.m. in
the Council Chamber of the City Hall_
ATTEST:
ChYef Deputy y Cit y Clerk
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