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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1979-09-18_Regular 1979CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 1979 INITIATION: 1, CALL TO ORDER: I Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 1979, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Temple Beth David, 9677 Longden Avenue. 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, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Lt. Jeanne Robertson, Temple Station, and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times At this time Mayor Dennis introduced Sigmund Caswell, newly appointed member of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the City Clerk ad- ministered the Oath of Office. IMayor Dennis introduced Mr, Manuel De la Rosa, representative for Assembly- woman Sally Tanner, who was in the audience, Councilman Tyrell, on behalf of the City Council, introduced Inspector Harry Hansen, formerly Captain at Temple Station, and presented- -him a plaque and expressed the Council's appreciation for the fine working relationship with the Sheriff's Department during his five years as commander at Temple Station. Inspector Hansen thanked the Council for the support given to himself and his deputies. Councilman Tyrell then introduced Captain John Butler, new commander of Temple Station, welcoming him back to Temple City. 1 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Dennis requested Item F -1 be removed from the Consent Calendar. On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, Items A through E and F -2 through K were approved as recommended. A, APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of August 21, 1979 Approved as written, B. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: STUDENT AND THE LAW - TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT /EL MONTE SCHOOL DISTRICT (CLEMINSON) /LUTHERAN SCHOOL Approve the agreements for the 1979 -80 school year and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign. C. ADOPTION OF 1979 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE Introduced Ordinance No. 79 -481 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 68 -270 OF SAID CITY Council Minutes, September 18, 1979 - Page 2 BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1979 EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE for first reading by title only and set public hearing October 2, 1979, D. COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT (CETA) Authorized Mayor to inform the Department of Community Development Temple City does not feel the CETA program is viable under current guidelines and the City will not participate in CETA funding after September 30, 1979. E. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN - AMENDMENT NO. 2 Adopted Resolution No. 79 -1839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CONCURRING WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. F. RECOMMENDATIONS -FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of September 5 (2) "ALL RED" CLEARANCE INTERVAL - TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS Approved installation of "all red" clearance interval at Temple City Boulevard and La Rosa Drive; Lower Azusa Road and Arden Drive; Santa Anita Avenue and Freer Street; Las Tunas Drive at Encinita, Oak, and Cloverly Avenues; and approved continuing at eight signalized inter - sections where. an "all red" clearance interval was in operation for a one -year period. G. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of September 11 (1) REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN Adopted Resolution No. 79 -1841 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING TIME EXTENSION FOR THE REVISED HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. (2) SET NEW HEARING: STANDARDS FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION Set public hearing October 2, 1979. (3) SET PUBLIC HEARING TO EXTEND MORATORIUM ON CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION AND CONSTRUCTION Set public hearing October 2, 1979. H. APPROVE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY VEHICLES 1. 2 -TON DUMP 2, 1 -TON CHIPPER Approved specifications and authorized advertising for bids. I. APPROVE PARTIAL PAYMENT: RE- ROOFING CITY HALL Approved payment, filing of Notice of Completion and release of the 10% retention at the end of the 35 -day lien period. J. RESOLUTION NO, 79 -1837: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 79 -1837 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. K. RESOLUTION NO. 79- 1838: WARRANTS & DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 79- 1838,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $99,743.21, DEMAND NOS. 12782 THRU 12976. Council Minutes, September 18, 1979 - Page 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6 CONTINUED HEARING: APPLICATIONS FOR RELIEF FROM MORATORIUM ON CONDO- MINIUM DEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 6 OF ORDINANCE NO, 79 -478 (1) TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 35584, 6351 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD (2) TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 37582, 4503 -15 ELLIS LANE City Manager Koski presented background information stating the City Council., at their regular meeting held August 21, 1979, considered several applications for relief from the moratorium claiming hardship° Two of the applications were continued to September 18 on the basis an inadequate presentation for hardship was made. Both of the subject tracts were scheduled for public hearing before the Planning Commission on August 14, continued to August 28, at which time the Planning Commission denied both cases, without prejudice, on the advice of the City Attorney. If City Council finds a hardship exists in both or either of these applications, the developer may resubmit his tentative tract without fee for processing: Luie Arias, representing J. Ho Hedrick & Co., submitted a break- down of the costs incurred throughout the processing of the tentative tracts. Steve Bo s, J. Ho Hedrick . &.Coo, stated the company has worked over a long period of time trying to come up with a project which would be as close to a single family development as possible, and in the process have incurred many expenses. The property could be developed with apartments but the company felt condominiums would be more in keeping with what the neighbors want, Councilman Gillanders stated the tentative tracts could be processed through the Planning Commission and City Council without undue delay by the moratorium, and the expenses incurred would be equaled by the normal inflation raising the value of the property. There being no more testimony, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the hearing, seconded by Mayor Dennis and carried, Councilman Atkins stated the applicant has not made a strong case for exclusion from the moratorium, and also that the guidelines for condominium development are nearing completion and he would not favor granting relief. Councilmen Gillanders, Merritt and Tyrell stated agreement with Councilman Atkins. City Attorney Martin advised the Planning Commission has made recom- mendations relating to guidelines for condominium development and City Council has set public hearing to consider those guidelines October 20 If Council approves the recommendations, the process for enactment of the appropriate ordinance will begin that night. Councilman Atkins moved to deny application for relief from the moratorium, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. The audience was advised a Study Session will be held October 1 on the recommendations from the Planning Commission and anyone interested in a copy of the proposed guidelines could obtain them at the City Halle 7 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED STANDARDS FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION Councilman Tyrell moved to close public hearing in view of the fact a new public hearing has been set October 2 for standards for condo - minium conversion and new construction, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Council Minutes, September 18, 1979 - Page 4 80 :PUBLIC HEARING: TENTATIVE TRACT 36735, NORTH OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD, BETWEEN HALIFAX AND ARDEN DRIVE City Manager Koski presented background information stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held August 14, 1979, adopted a resolution approving Tentative Tract No°. 36735 for a 50 -unit subdivision and certification of the Environmental Impact Report=, A public hearing was held before the Planning Commission in June when a zone variance for a 55 -lot subdivision was denied. Alternative plans and a revised Draft Environmental Impact Report were submitted to the Planning Commission and their approval was for Exhibit "B" which provides access off Arden Drive and Halifax via Key West Street, and Hallowell will dead end south of the subject site. The average lot size is 7,702 sta ft, City Council, at their regular meeting held August 21, 1979, set public hearing September 18. Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open. There was no further staff report° Mr. Geode Weigand, 8656 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel, in response to Councilman Amens, stated he had read all the conditions of the Planning Commission resolution and they are acceptable to him, Councilman Tyrell moved to incorporate the Planning Commission minutes and staff reports as a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried, Mr,. dim Kamp, 5122 Halifax, stated he is happy to see the property being developed, but is concerned with the increase in traffic particularly in the proximity of Gidley School, and inquired what provisions will be made for traffic control, Mr, Kamp was advised that Exhibit "B" provides for a variety of directions for traffic and that some traffic control will be provided, depending on the distribution of traffic and the Traffic Engineer's recommendation, There being no one else come forward to speak, Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried° Councilman Tyrell moved that the revised Draft Environmental Impact Report be amended to include the comments of those testifying at the public hearing and responses thereto by incorporating a copy of the minutes into the report; that the City Council certify the Environ- mental Impact Report has been completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the report; that the final E.I.R. is adequate and pro- vides reasonable information on the project and all feasible alter - natives thereto; and that each and every adverse environmental impact contained in the amended report is overruled and counterbalanced by economic and social needs, objectives, and concerns in providing private or public improvements of municipal import, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried° Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 79 -1840 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT NO, 36735, which resolution concurs with Planning Commission resolution approving Exhibit "B" and setting forth conditions, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried° 9. REQUEST FOR UNICEF DRIVE OCTOBER 31, 1979 - TEMPLE CITY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION AND CHURCH WOMEN UNITED City Manager Koski presented request from the Church Women United for a permit to solicit funds for UNICEF October 31, 1979, together with Council Minutes, September 18, 19.79 - Page 5 a letter from Dr, Marshall Ketchum, Ministerial Association supporting their request, City also received a letter from Dr, Ketchum today advising Father Craig Cox will be present and speak on behalf of the Ministerial Association, Father Cox advised that the Church Women United came to the Ministerial Association and requested they co- sponsor the UNICEF solicitation. Because of the history of the difficulties with this request, they have tried to reply to some of the concerns and objections raised in the past and to set forth reasons why this project is worthy of consideration, The project does meet all of the conditions of the City ordinance, Councilman Merritt stated he has been against this particular project primarily because he believes it is directly connected with the United Nations, and their letter indicates Unicef is a separate entity. The United States government has an extensive give -away program to other governments and he, personally, feels there are a lot of people in our own country who need helps Father Cox indicated that he does not feel a dislike for a certain organization is proper grounds for denying an application, parti- cularly when they meet all the requirements of the code. Unicef is for all children throughout the world, and the money raised is not the entire benefit, in that he feels the children who solicit are benefitted by their experience, Councilman Tyrell stated that in past years he has had documents illustrating funds were diverted to.governments rather than to help children and no one has provided the Council with information that the funds are, in fact, being received by the people they are intended for In any event, he would not want to see a permit granted for more than one year. Father Cox responded that Unicef provides for directing gifts to a particular project and provide personnel who see the proper use is made of the money, Councilman Atkins stated he agrees with Councilmen Merritt and Tyrell. His concern is that when the money gets into the hands of Unicef local control is lost, and he does not trust the United Nations, Councilman Gillanders stated he agrees with the other Councilmen, however, City Council is not being asked to give any money and he feels the citizens of Temple City are capable of making their own decisions, He would not approve a solicitation permit for longer than one year, Mayor Dennis stated Father Cox' presentation was excellent and he feels any local group who wish to solicit funds for any purpose should have the right to do so; that individuals will make their own decision whether to donate or not and it is not up to the City Council to make that decision for them. Hazel Holthouse, 8835 E. Elm, President of Church Women United, state that countries receiving funds from Unicef must match the funds, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve solicitation permit for UNICEF for one year, the date being October 31, 1979, seconded by Council- man Gillanders and carried, Lucille Provine, 6238 Primrose, stated she is the current President F6T-F5a-TaarTETY of Women at St, Luke's Church. and also a member of the Board for Church Women United and thanked the Council for their approval of request to solicit funds for UNICEF, Councilman Tyrell stated that prior to next fall he will personally obtain as much information as possible as to whether the money to Unicef is going where it is purported to be going. Council Minutes, September 18, 1979 - Page 6 NEW BUSINESS 10. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: ZONE VARIANCE CASE 79 -564 6234 - 62362 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing October 2, 1979, to consider appeal from Planning Commission denial of Zone Variance Case 79 -564, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 11. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0L 574 - 6131 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE City Manager Koski advised the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held August 28, adopted a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 574 for a four unit condominium project. Because of the opposition voiced at the public hearing, City Attorney Martin advised the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of subject map. Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing,October 2, 1979, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 12, COMMUNICATIONS: A, Claim for Damages - Luciene C. Edwards City Manager Koski presented claim on behalf of Luciene C. Edwards for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred August 1, 1979. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny and and refer to JPIA, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. B, Oak Tree Racing Association - Request for Directional Signs City Manager Koski presented a request from Oak Tree Racing Association for directional signs at six locations throughout the City from October 5, 1979 to be removed following the Santa Anita Meeting April 7, 1980. Councilman Atkins moved to approve request, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. Councilman Tyrell requested the Traffic Engineer investigate and make a recommendation for additional signing at the intersection of Holly and Live Oak Avenue for Council review October 2, 1979, C. White Cane Days, October 5 & 6 - Camellia Lions Club Temple City Host Lions Club City Manager Koski presented a request from Camellia Lions Club and Host Lions Club to place a banner across Las Tunas Drive and Temple City Boulevard October 5 and 6, 1979, Councilman Merritt moved to approve subject to the required Certificate of Insurance, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried, 13., TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Ni, Lois Yount, requested an explanation of the relief based on hardship rom the moratorium on condominium construction, stating the relief granted her did not give any relief. Mayor Dennis explained that if relief was granted under the moratorium the applicant could continue to process the application for the development in its normal manner without being held up by the mora- torium. The plans could be submitted to the County Subdivision Com- mittee, the Building Department for checking, and to the Planning Commission for review with either approval or denial. The granting of a relief did not guarantee the project would be approved, RECESS TO CRA City Council recessed at 9:04 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular Council Minutes, September 18, 1979 - Page 7 meeting held August 21, 1979 and adopted resolution approving warrants and demands. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency, RECONVENE:.AS CITY COUNCIL: 14. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. III5. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: 1 A. Annual ICMA Conference, Phoenix, Arizona - October 21 -25, 1979 Councilman Merritt moved to approve City Manager's attendance to the ICMA Conference to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, October 21 -25 and authorize necessary expenses, appropriate additional funds in the amount 'of $1,075,00 and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Mayor Dennis and carried. Bo Staff Pool Vehicle Councilman Gillanders moved to approve specifications for staff pool vehicle and authorize advertising for bids, seconded by Mayor Dennis and carried. C.- Mayor Dennis advised he has signed a Proclamation declaring - October 4, 1979 "Pop Gunst Day" in Temple City. D. Rosemead Boulevard and Emperor Avenue - Crossing Guard Study Councilman Atkins moved to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Engineer based upon warrants to discontinue the use of an adult crossing guard at the signalized intersection at Rosemead Boulevard and Emperor Avenue. E, Councilman Tyrell moved to introduce Ordinance.Noo 79 -480 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTIONS 4253 AND 4254 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEWS RACKS by title only, seconded by Councilman. Atkins and carried. F. Councilman Tyrell directed Council's attention to the letter received from Linda Blackmore thanking Council for making Temple City such a nice place to live, Councilman Tyrell directed Council's attention to the minutes of the Chamber of Commerce legislative conuuittee and requested Council support their position on AB 759, Unemployment Insurance, and AB 66, Litter Tax and Inventory Tax Bill. G, Mayor Dennis advised he had been interviewed on Tom Frandsen's Show which will air at 6 a.m. Wednesday, September 26th and 6.30 a.m. Thursday, September 27th. 16. ADJOURNMENT: 1 On motion by Councilman Merritt, seconded by Councilman Atkins, meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 2, 1979, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hallo ATTEST: C i -_ Deputy City C e