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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
MARCH 4, 1930
INITIATION:
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:31 pomp on Tuesday, March 4, 1930, in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Dr, Pard Keyser, Westminster Presbyterian
Church, 9642 Live Oak Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: . Councilmen - Atkins, Gillanders, Merritt, Tyrell, Dennis
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski,, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Pucci, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Director of Parks and Recreation Kobett
At this time Mayor Dennis presented a plaque to Deputy Karen Green on
behalf of the City Council expressing their appreciation for her efforts
as Youth Services Coordinator. Deputy Green thanked the Council and
stated she feels Temple City is a very special community and that the
money and time invested in the children of the community will pay off
en they have matured into adult citizens.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items A and F were removed from the Consent Calendar. Councilman
Tyrell moved to approve Items B through E, an=d G and H on the Consent
Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried.
B. RECOMNENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting
of February 20, 1980
(1) Request for Use of Temple City Park - Temple City YMCA
Approved request to use a portion of Temple City Park on
May 17, 1980 from 1 :30 to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of holding
a costume review subject to City insurance requirements.
(2) Request to conduct March of Dimes Tournament - Temple City
Tennis Club
Approved request to use all seven (7) tennis courts at Live Oak
Park on March 16, 1980, with rain date of March 23, 1980, from
7 to 12 noon, for the purpose of holding a tennis tournament with
the Monterey Park Tennis Club for the benefit of March of Dimes
subject to City insurance requirements.
Ca PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Meeting of February 26, 1980
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning
Commission at their regular meeting held February 26, 1980.
Da RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Adopted Resolution. No. 80 -1877 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NEW CONTRACT WITH THE
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OF THE SHERIFF OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, subject to amending the termination provisions
of the proposed agreement to read the same as .the current agreement;
and adopt Resolution No, 80 -1878 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING \ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF !TEMPLE CITY FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
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E CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN CITY AND
GEORGE ENVALL
Approved contract for traffic engineering services with George Envall,
effective April 1, 1980 for a period of 15 months.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -1879: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1879 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
Ha RESOLUTION NO, 80- 1880: A RESOLUTION OF-THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE-CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$68,914.97, DEMAND NOS. 13897 THRU 13956.
CONSENT ITEM A: APPROVAL OF MINUTES = Regular Meeting of February 19,
1980
Councilman Atkins requested the minutes be corrected under Matters
from City Officials Item D, to reflect that from comments from those
in the audience, no one is-in favor of eliminating item pricing . in
the supermarkets.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
held February 19, 1980, as corrected, seconded by Councilman Gillanders
and carried,:
CONSENT ITEM F., PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION,
was continued to the end of the regular agenda items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. PUBLIC HEARING: TE,N.TATIVE TRACT NO. 38313 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
5122 -24 N. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
City Manger Koski presented background information stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held February 12, 1980,
adopted resolution recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit
Case No. 79 -573 and Tentative Tract No. 38313 for a 13 -unit condo -
minimum project in an R -3 zone. The proposed development is consistent
with the- General,Plan of. the City. and Ordinance No. 79 -486 relating
to new construction. of condominimum projects, The existing two single
family houses are proposed to be removed; the proposal is for four
two -story structures having,.a total of .13 units; two buildings on
the north side will have seven .units with two'bedrooms and a den each,
and the two buildings on the south side will have six units with three
bedrooms and a den each, Parking will be semi - subterranean with
a two -car garage for each unit plus -ten. parking spaces. To the rear
of the property there will be a recreational area including patio
decking, a spa and open lawn area. Total lot coverage is 437,; proposed
open space is 6,195 sq. fta The Planning Commission certified a
draft Environmental Impact Report on this project. City Council, at
their regular meeting held February 19, set public hearing for
March 4, 1980.
There being no-further staff report, Mayor Dennis declared the public
hearing open -
Bruce. Campbell, -5151 La Crescenta Avenue, La Crescents, representing
the applicant stated that all criteria for condominium development
has been met or exceeded.
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Councilmen Gillanders and Tyrell expressed concern that the garages
will be located beneath the living quarters which could be disastrous
in the event of a garage fire, Mr. Campbell stated the plan calls
for a one -hour fire wall between the garage and the first floor and
stated, in answer to questions from Council, that he would be willing
to provide smoke alarms in the garages for identification purposes
by the fire department.
Councilman Merritt observed that garage fires were quite prevelant
when water heaters were. placed on the floor of the garage, however
they must now be raised off the floor.
Chief Robert Sarno,. Los. Angeles Fire Department, in answer to question
by Council, stated smoke: alarms in the garages. would have limited
value; however, did state that although expensive, sprinkler systems
would be the most practical-safety device.
Planning Director Dragicevich advised Council that a sprinkler system -
will be recommended by the Fire Department.
Councilman Atkins moved to include the Planning Commission minutes a
part of the record, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried.
There being no one else come forward, Councilman Tyrell moved to close
the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
Councilman Atkins moved that the draft Environmental Impact Report be
amended to include the comments .ofthose. testifying and responses
thereto by incorporating. .a .copyof the minutes into the report; that
the City Council certify the Environmental Impact Report has been
completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and the State guidelines and that. the 'City_ .Council has reviewed,
considered and evaluated the information .contained in the report;
that the draft EIR as amended..is.: accepted-as the final EIR and is
adequate and provides. reasonable information on the project and all
reasonable and feasible alternatives .thereto, and that the project
is consistent and .compatible with .existing zoning and the general
plan; and that each and every adverse envir.onmental impact contained
in the amended .report is. overruled or counterbalanced by economic and
social needs, objectives, and .concerns in providing private or public
improvements of municip'a1 import., seconded by Councilman Gillanders
and carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to concur with Planning Colluuission Resolution
No. 80- 88.4PC approving the .conditional use .permit and Tentative Tract
No. 38313, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried.
AWARD BID: CONSTRUCTION OF LIGHTING - TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
TENNIS COURTS
City Manager Koski presented backgr.oun:d.information, stating City
Council, at their regular meeting held .December 4, 1979 authorized
staff to solicit bids for the installation of lights on two tennis
courts at Temple City High School. . Bid invitations were published
February 10, 1980; six bid packets were distributed and three sub-
mitted for the bid .opening .February; .27., 19.80.. Pete. s Electric is
the apparent low bidder in the..amount.of $38,372. The original
estimate developed by .the .electrical engineer. .was $20,000; other
project costs not included in the bidding are $6,000 for design,
wind screen and court resurfacing, which would revise the total cost.
to $44,372. Staff memo,. dated .February 28,. 1980, . .outlines alternatives
available which include filing for-additional State Funds and/or
utilizing the $6.,730 in State funds allocated for the Temple City
Park play apparatus project.
Councilman Gillanders stated his, opposition to lighting the two
tennis courts at the High School, particularly if the Temple City Park
play apparatus project is abandoned in order to use those funds,
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Parks and Recreation Director-Kobett advised the park equipment is
in safe and useable condition and that this evening a local service
group voted to purchase two new pieces of play apparatus for Temple
City Park.
In answer to Councilman .Tyrell`s question, staff advised the State
funds would be available for two years
Mrs An.gie_Rogers; 10610 Fairhall; stated that if Council is consider-
ing reallocating $6,000 to another project, she felt that money should
meet the needs for equipment at Live Oak Park.
Councilman Merritt stated this project was planned to relieve some
of the demand from the Live Oak Park tennis courts and provide
facilities at the north end of the city and he does not feel the
cost is unreasonable to provide facilities there, in comparison to
the overall recreation program, and many adults play after dark.
Councilman Tyrell stated he does not feel approval of the project
would require withdrawing the play .apparatus project; that he favors
athletic programs for adults:. Beyond that the City made a commit-
ment to the school district to assist in upgrading the tennis courts
so that they would be better for the school `s. athletic program.
Councilman Atkins felt ':alternative B would be the better choice;
however he would be in favor of deleting the lights at this time
and provide windscreens and resurface the courts.
Councilman Gillanders stated he would find the wind screens and
resurfacing more acceptable; that in his opinion too much emphasis
is being placed on one sport,
Mayor Dennis - stated money is : : spent :on:
baseball diamonds, soccer and others;
in the north end of the city who need
is concerned about the :cost and would
and resurfacing only at this time,
Councilman Atkins moved to reject all -three bids and change the scope
of the project, seconded by-Councilman Gillanders and carried,
Councilman. Merritt noting `his objection.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve installation. of wind screens
and resurfacing tennis courts, subject to the approval of the school
district, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried on a roll call
vote:
many types of-sport; citing
and-'that there are citizens
z.to .b.e :s.erved, however he
be eiin favor of the wind screens
ROLL CALL:
AYES: •Counc.ilmen- Atkins, Tyrell, Dennis
NOES: Councilman-Gillanders, Merritt
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
8, COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Request to use City Hall as Check -In Center, June 3 Prima..r„=
Councilman Merritt moved to-approve-request from Registrar. of Voters
to use the City Hall as a check-in center. for -the June 3 Primary
Election as a public service, seconded by Councilman Atkins and. carried,
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
John R_oge.rs , 10610 Fairhall, • spoke regarding a letter to the editor
in. the February 23. .Temple City Times questioning the lack of - minorities
on the Camellia Festival-Royal-Court. It was his opinion chat the
playdays and selection of the royal court is very fair and the signers
of the letter should check their facts,. stating that his son was the
King this year and is, as .a matter of fact, part minority:;
Council Minutes, March 4, 1930 - Page 5
RECESS TO CRA:
City Council recessed at 8:40 p.m. to meet as. the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the ..minutes•of the regular
meeting held February. 19, 1980.. ;_adop.ted resolution approving warrants and
demands; received and .filed compliance audit pursuant to the Health and
Safety Code; and adopted the 1979 -80 budgeto The minutes are set forth in
full in the. records of the Agency,
IIE CONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
0. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken_
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. WeTip Program - City Participation
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve city participation in the WeTip
Program with a contribution in the amount of $500, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and carried.
B. Corporate Hanger, El Monte Airport
Councilman Atkins. moved to advised the. Board of Supervisors the
City has no objection .. to the .construction of :a corporate hanger at
El Monte Airport to house aircraft belonging_ to Smith Concrete
Construction. Corporation, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and
carried..
Co Councilman Atkins.. directed. Council's attention-to the letter
from the San Gabriel Valley.. Symphony requesting monetary support
from the City and stated he feels it would be inappropriate to
pledge monetary support, to which Council agreed.
Do Councilman Gillanders stated he attended the 5K and 10K races
sponsored by the Camellia Festival along with Councilman Atkins
and Mayor Dennis.,. and he felt it is a tremendous asset to the
Camellia Festival activities;
E. Mayor Dennis declared-it the. .time to -discuss the proposed
ordinance relating to 'cable television, Item F on the Consent
Calendar.
City Manager Koski advised the City Council, at their regular meeting
held February 5, 1930 authorized the staff to -accept proposals for a
cable television .franchise in the .City of Temple City, Proposals are
due March 14, 1930. City 'Attorney was instructed also to prepare
an enabling ordinance for 'a cable television franchise
City Attorney Martin presented proposed ordinance for television
franchise, stating the ordinance contains: matters which Council may
not agree on philosophically and any changes can be made prior to
second reading and adoption.
Representatives-from cable television companies. in the audience
who participated in.-the discussion-of the ordinance were:
William Sinkunis, Falcon Communications. .
Don. Chandler, Ted Colliau, and Lon.etia .American Television
and Communications Corporation.
In discussion several changes. were made in the proposed ordinance,
including: franchise, p.ayment.s..to. be 'that percentage allowed by law;
the completion of the....ins.tallation : within..two years. after granting
of the franchise; Faithful Performance_ Bon.d. and...Security Bond totalling
at least $70,000.00; .property damage liability in the amount of
$250,000 for any one occurrence;. subscription material to contain
disclaimers showing no. .City. endo.rsemen.t;...that the grantee must obtain
all necessary pole right. agreements. within 90.. days; that the grantee
shall maintain an office.within the City limits or as approved by the
City Council; and minor clerical changes.
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Councilman Tyrell moved to introduce Ordinance No, 80 -492 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF. THE CITY OF-TEMPLE' .CITY. AMENDING PART C OF
CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE VI OF THE .:'TEMPLE- . CITY .MUNICIPAL CODE by title
only and waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried.
12 ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn: to'.a Budget `.Study Session with City
Commissions Monday, March 17, 1.980., 7. :00 'p.m. Meeting adjourned at
10:22 p.m. Next regular.' meeting of the .'City ...Council will be held
Tuesday, March 18, 1980, . 7:30 p.m. 'in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall.
ATTEST:
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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