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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MAY 1, 1979
INITIATION:
to CALL TO ORDER:
I Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the
City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Norlyn Brough, Church of the
Nazarene, 9953 Las Tunas Drive.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis,
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen- Atkins, Gillanders, Merritt, Tyrell, Dennis
Councilmen -None
City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Pucci, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett
Assistant Planner Alexanian, Lt. Jeanne Robertson, and
Steve Johnston, Temple City Times
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, Items
A through E on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of April 17, 1979
Approved minutes as written.
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B. ROMANESQUE APARTMENTS STATUS REPORT RE: HEALTH AND BUILDING CODE
VIOLATIONS — 5633 -SANTA ANITA and 5610 WELLAND
Terminated proceedings with respect to the Building Department violations
and continued follow -up with the Health Department violations.
C. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES SEMINAR - PALM SPRINGS, MAY 17 -20
Approved registration for City Council, City Manager, Assistant City
Manager, and fourteen Commissioners wishing to attend.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -1802: WARRANTS & DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution-No. 79 -1802 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$58,863.55, DEMANDS NOS. 11895 THRU 11989.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 79 -1803: APPOINTING ALTERNATES TO THE JPIA
Adopted Resolution No. 79 -1803 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
IFTHE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING ALTERNATES TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
FINISHED BUSINESS:
6. REQUEST TO MAINTAIN AVIARY: PERMIT NO. 79 -11, 9082 RANCH)REAL
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the request
for aviary, received from the property owner at 9082 Rancho Real, was
set for hearing April 17 and continued at that time to allow the appli-
cant the opportunity to review staff report and recommendations.
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Applicant spoke with staff about the development standards and that
the recommendation is to move the existing aviary structures to a
location at least 10 feet from any side or rear lot line.'
Mr, Frank Lu o, 9082 Rancho Real, stated he has no objection to the
sta recommendations, however, the structures are approximately
75 -100 feet from any living quarters.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve request for aviary subject to
conditions set forth in memo dated April 11, 1979 and on file in the
City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED USE: REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating that
pursuant to Public Law 94 -488, recipient governments for general revenue
sharing funds are required to hold a public hearing prior to budget
adoption on the governmental body's planned use of sharing revenues in
relation to the entire budget. Notice of hearing was published in
the Star News April 20th stating a proposed use hearing would be held
May 1 for all interested citizens and advising the amount of funds to
be discussed for the next fiscal year is $146,000, which is intended
for use to again allocate to public safety -law enforcement.
Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing
to speak to come forward° There being no one come forward to speak,
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, seconded by
Councilman-Atkins and carried.
Councilman.Tyrell moved to continue the public hearing to June 19, 1979
for adoption of the 1979 -80 budget, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
carried.
8. RECOMMENDATION FOR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
April 18, 1979: ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTS ENERGY COST
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council,
at their regular meeting held November 21, 1978, adopted a fee schedule
for the use of the athletic field lights at Live Oak Park, based upon
energy cost in effect at that time. Energy rates have since increased
and the $4 per hour reimbursement from local youth groups will no longer
offset the cost of energy used. To fairly assess the groups using the
lights, the Commission proposes to identify the number of hours each
organization uses the lights during a billing period and divide that
figure into the total energy cost per billing period to determine the per
hour cost and multiply the number of hours each organization used the
lights.
Representatives of Little League, Youth Football and Youth Soccer were
involved in meetings and are aware of the situation and have indicated
their concurrence with the Commission's recommendation.
The Commission has further recommended a flat per hour charge of $7 for
other local public groups who use the lights on a limited basis. Also
recommended are the cost of maintenance and repair of the athletic field
lights at Live Oak Park be shared equally among the three youth groups
and the City, with the City being the responsible party to cause the
work to be accomplished.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve recommendation from the Parks and
Recreation Commission as set forth in staff memo dated April 23, seconded
by Councilman Merritt and carried.
9. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of April 24, 1979
PROPOSED HEATING AND AIR - CONDITIONING SALES AND SERVICE USE IN C -2 ZONE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning
Commission, at their regular meeting held April 24, reviewed staff report
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and recommended that Heating and Air- Conditioning Sales and Service
use be permitted in a C -2 zone, The Planning Department has received
a request to locate a heating and air- conditioning sales and service
business in a C -2 zone, to be located immediately north of the 7 -11
store on Rosemead Boulevard.
Councilman Tyrell moved to include heating and air - conditioning sales
and service -as -a permitted use in C -2 zones, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried,
ANNUAL INSPECTION FEES: INDUSTRIAL WASTE PERMITS
City Manager. Koski advised the Los Angeles County Engineer- Facilities
has informed the City there are currently 43 industrial waste dis-
chargers within the City limits, The County Engineer has a computerized
billing procedure and can collect the fees for the City. Cost to the
City for billing to individual user will be about 50 and inspection
charges will depend on the time spent for inspection.
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the County Engineer- Facilities
to inspect and collect fees of industrial waste dischargers, seconded
by Councilman Atkins and carried.
11, TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL LIGHTING DISTRICT: PROPOSED ACTION ON ALTER-
NATIVES - DEFICIENCIES OF FUNDS FOR FY 1979 -80
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City Manager Koski noted Council has received report from the Temple
City Communications Committee recommending alternatives for additional
funds in the Temple City Municipal Lighting District. City Council has
determined to form an assessment district for ;fiscal year 1979 -80 and
the City is in need of professional services to assist in development
of an assessment roll. The City has received two proposals and staff
recommends the City enter into agreement with Municipal Services, Inca
in the amount of $10,750
Larry Cude, 9923 E. Live Oak Avenue, stated the residents are paying
three times higher than the businesses on a kilowatt used basis and
he feels if the lights are to be maintained at the same level downtown
as in the past, they should pay for them.
Mr. Cude was advised there is.no formula for allocation of costs to
Zone A and -that -it will be the responsibility ,of the engineer to make
recommendations as to different assessment rates for residential and
commercial,,.
BoyceO'Bannon; 10316 Olive Street, stated it is necessary to have an
engineer regardless of what plan is adopted and as long as the costs
are based on what is fair and equitable he would not object. He stated
he believes the lighting district should be divided into three districts
as outlined in his supplemental report to the Communications Committee
report.
City:;Attorney Martin advised that it is necessary to have an engineering
study to implement any type of district; that the basis for spread of
assessment must :be based on benefit which must stand up in court if
challenged, After a-public hearing the assessment might be by ad valorem,
front footage; or any combination based on the engineer's expertise.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve an agreement with Municipal Services,
Inca in the amount of $10,750 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign, seconded-by Councilman Atkins and carried.
12. AWARD CONTRACT: CRA PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE - FY 1979 -80
City Manager Koski presented a proposed agreement between the City and
New Life Gardening, advising staff advertised for informal bids and
received two quotations for the maintenance of planted areas in the CRA
area. Although the program was scheduled to begin July 1, 1979, staff
feels that our existing personnel situation warrants beginning the pro-
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gram as soon as possible, The proposed contract is for two months
and staff will judge the performance of the contractor during that
period of time and make a recommendation as to whether to continue
the agreement for the fiscal_ year 1979 -80. New Life Gardening has
quoted a bid in the amount of $360 per month compared to $565 from
L & L Gardening.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve agreement with New Life Gardening
in the amount of $360 for a two -month period and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and
carried,
13 COMMUNICATIONS:
A, Temple City Camellia Festival
City Manager Koski presented a communication from Temple City. Camellia
Festival advising that John Alcantara has been nominated Chairman of
the 36th Annual Camellia Festival, Councilman Atkins moved to endorse
the selection by the Festival Executive Committee and to express
Council's appreciation to Jim Durfee for his services to the community
as Chairman of the 35th Annual Camellia Festival, seconded by Council-
man Gillanders and carried.
14. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Howard Seville, 5451 Sultana Avenue, presented a petition signed by
residents on Sultana and Rancho Real requesting the alley between
Broadway and Rancho Real, running east and west, . be made into a one -
way westbound only; 25 mph signs be posted on Sultana and Rancho Real;
posting 3- ton weight limit restrictions; and that the USA service
station located at the corner of Broadway and Rosemead be prohibited
from washing its pavement onto the street which} :drains into the alleys
between Sultana and Rosemead.
Mr. Seville was advised the posting of signs, trucks using the resi-
dential streets and alleys, and posting of weight limit restrictions
would be taken care of administratively.
Councilman Atkins moved to refer the request to make the alley one way
to the Traffic Commission for their recommendation, seconded by Council -
man Gillanders and carried.
Mrs. Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte Avenue, complained of harrassment by
neighbors, 'stating 'she 'has discussed the problem with the Captain at the
Sheriff's Station and is advised they cannot help her. Mrs. Grant
inquired whether there was anything in the Municipal Code which could
help her with this nuisance. Council members explained the citizen's
arrest procedure to Mrs. Grant.
RECESS TO CRA:
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City Council recessed at 8:50 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting
held April 17, 1979, approved payment on behalf of the City for rent obligation
pursuant to the Parking Lot Lease Agreement between the CRA and the City;
adopted resolution approving warrants and demands; and authorized Executive
Director to proceed with the preparation of a report to the City Council re-
lating to special assessment for the purpose of supplementing property tax
revenues available for repayment of redevelopment indebtedness incurred prior
to July 1, 1978. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Age
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
15. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
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16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Resolution No. 79- 1804: Authorizing Participation in JPIA Joint
Self - Insurance Program for Worker's Compensation
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 79 -1804 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION
IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION JOINT SELF - INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY AND DESIGNATING ITS
REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried.
B. Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize the necessary funds for the
attendance to the annual Mayor's and Councilmembers Legislative con-
ference sponsored by the League of California Cities in Sacramento,
May 21 -23, and to the Legislative Seminar on Local Government Finance
on May 15, 1979 seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried.
C. Councilman Merritt requested Council consider adopting a resolution
opposing Assembly Bills 1529, 1530, 1527, 1528, 1525, 1526, 1306, 1307,
and 1556, which bills range from registration of rifles and shotguns
to bans on gun ownership.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 79 -1805 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY OPPOSING AB 1306, 1307,
1525, 1526, 1527, 1528, 1529, 1530, AND 1556, seconded by Councilman
Atkins and carried.
De Councilman Atkins directed Council's attention to ..a bill intro-
duced by »Senator Briggs to abolish the smog test stations based on the
fact they are not cost effective. Councilman Atkins stated he supports
Senator Briggs' position and requested a letter be sent supporting the
Senate bill.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 79 -1806 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING THE LEGISLATURE
TO PHASE OUT THE HAMILTON SYSTEM, seconded by Councilman Gillanders
and carried, Mayor Dennis abstaining.
E. Mayor Dennis advised he feels it would be beneficial for the City
to support the 'position of the Chamber of Commerce on legislative
matters, and also that the Chamber support the City, and he has written
letters to our local representatives supporting the Chamber's position
on some recent legislation affecting the business community. Mayor
Dennis advised he has also written a letter to Assemblywoman Tanner
opposing the McCarthy /Priolo proposal for restructuring local government
funding.
17. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, meeting
adjourned at 9:18 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council
will be held Tuesday, May 15, 1979, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the City Hallo
TEST:
Chi Deputy City Clerk