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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1980-04-15_Regular 19801 1 1 REORGANIZATION: CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 15, 1980 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Assistant Pastor Vern Ellicott, Temple City Christian Church, 9723 Garibaldi 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, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Lt. Jeanne Robertson, Temple Station, and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times CANVASS OF VOTE - MUNICIPAL ELECTION: City Clerk Koski presented Certificate of Canvass of the Municipal Election held April 8, 1980 (Exhibit "A ") which showed incumbents William I. Dennis and Jack R. Tyrell relected for a seat on the City Council. He read the title to Resolution No. 80 -1888 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ON THE 8TH DAY OF APRIL, 1980, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No, 80 -1888, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried, Mayor Dennis thanked those of the City who voted for him and expressed their confidence to elect him to another four year term of office. He stated it has been an honor to serve as Mayor this past year, a year in which the City has made some progress, and thanked the Council for their support, and expressed his appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce and the School Board for their cooperation. Mayor Dennis also expressed appreciation and thanked the management team and staff for their support. SEATING OF CITY COUNCIL: City Clerk Koski presented Certificates of Election to William I. Dennis and Jack R. Tyrell, and administered the Oath of Office. At this time, the City Clerk assumed the Chair and opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the coming year. Councilman Gillanders nominated Councilman of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Merritt. that nominations be closed and a unanimous Councilman Atkins for the office of Mayor, Gillanders and carried. Atkins for the office Councilman Dennis moved ballot be cast fox seconded by Councilman CITY CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS EXHIBIT "A" I, Karl L. Koski, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, County of Los Angeles, State of California, duly authorized by Resolution No. 80 -1881 adopted by the City Council of said City on the 18th day of March, 1980, do hereby certify that I have canvassed the returns of the regular general municipal election held in said City on the 8th day of April, 1980, and find that the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to persons voted for, the respective offices for which said persons were candidates were as follows: Dated: April 15, 1980 City Cl rk of the City of Temple City PCT. NO. L [)R MENniF R- TE-I -TTY CU11N-Crr- TOTAL VOTES CAST AT PRECINCT LUCILLE JACK R. PROVINE 1YRELL WILLIAM DENNIS LARRY CURE • 1 91 109 122 39 361 3 113 147 134 65 459 5 68 73 82 36 259 6 9 62 69 79 29 239 122 131 134 56 443 11 91 93 92 35 311 14 102 140 125 67 434 16 103 125 119 53 400 18 85 76 - -I 89 53 303 20 61 65 61 43 230 21 80 118 123 47 368 25 78 72 66 72 288 28 100 156 141 105 54 73 470 47 14 306 32 77 77 150 AV 33 49 TOTAL 1,266 1,500 1,526 729 5,021 Council Minutes, April 15, 1980.- Page 2 Mayor Atkins thanked the Council for their expression of faith in his ability; accepted the gavel, and as a first duty in office, called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Merritt nominated Councilman Gillanders for the office of Mayor Pro Tem,Iseconded by Councilman Dennis. Councilman Tyrell moved that nominations be closed and that a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Atkins made the following committee appointments, following which it was moved by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed: Public Safety (Civil Defense, Law Enforcement & Emergency Reserve) Sister .City Committee Juvenile Diversion San Gabriel San Gabriel Jack R. Tyrell William I. Dennis Kenneth G. Gillanders Jack R. Tyrell William I, Dennis Valley Association of Cities Tom D. Atkins Jack R. Tyrell Valley Animal Control Authority William I. Dennis JPIA Insurance Authority Kenneth G. Gillanders Jack R. Tyrell California Contract Cities Association L. A. County Library Board L, A. County Sanitation District League of California Cities So. California Rapid Transit District and RTD City Selection Committee Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District Louis W. Merritt Jack R. Tyrell Kenneth G. Gillanders Tom D. Atkins Louis W. Merritt William I. Dennis Kenneth G. Gillanders Tom D. Atkins William I. Dennis Louis W. Merritt Councilman Dennis) moved to adopt Resolution No. 80 -1889 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID ;COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE RTD CITY SELECTION COM- MITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Councilman Dennis moved to adopt Resolution No. 80 -1890 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilman Gillanders moved to approve Items A through F on the Consent Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried, Councilman Dennis abstaining from Item A, approval of the April 1 minutes.; Council Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 3 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of April 1, 1980 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of April 2, 1980 GIDLEY STREET - COMMERCIAL LOADING ZONE Approved placing commercial loading zone on the south side of Gidley Street commencing 201 ft. west of the west curb line of Temple City Boulevard to a point 297 ft. west of said west curb line. C. AWARD BID: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 80 -13, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS Accepted bid from Vaught Construction in the amount of $4,768 to repair and replace sidewalks in Areas I and II of the specifications and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. D. DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS - PARCEL MAP 12416, 5413 N, SANTA ANITA AVENUE Approved Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Tentative Parcel Map 12416 as submitted. E. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -1891: DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1891 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO SIGN APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER CIVIL DEFENSE ACT OF 1950. F. RESOLUTION NO. 80 -1892: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No, 80 -1892 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $79,384.97, DEMAND NOS. 14079 THRU 14100 and 101 THRU 179. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1 6. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE SECTION 9410 RELATING TO ZONING FOR STORAGE AND PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES City Manager Koski gave background information, stating the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held March 11, 1980, held a public hearing and adopted a resolution recommending amendment to the Zoning Code to permit storage and parking of recreational vehicles in the M -1 Zone and requiring such use to be placed under conditional use permit category. Planning Commission approved filing of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact on the basis the use will not result in an increase in noise, air and water pollution, energy consumption, nor will it cause other adverse factors. Mayor Atkins declared the public hearing open. Councilman Dennis moved to include the Planning Couunission minutes a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. In answer to question from Council, City Attorney Martin advised the proposed ordinance would be an enabling ordinance and would not affect private parking of recreation vehicle on residential property. '1'o clarity that, he suggested Subsection 98 begin with the word "commercial". There being no one come forward to speak, Councilman Gillanders move III to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to introduce Ordinance No. 80 -493 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9410(98) OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN THE M -1 ZONE by title only and waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. Council, Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 4 7. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 80 -577, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO, 80 -578 AND TENTATIVE TRACT,.,NOy, 39684, 8913 -19 E. HERMOSA AVENUE - 14 UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the subject issues; zone change request from R -2 to R -4 for the development of a 14 -unit condominium project; the structures proposed are two stories high, each with a two -car garage; all enclosed parking will be completely subterranean; also there are proposed eight additional parking spaces, four of which will be subterranean and four open parking spaces in front of the structure. Staff recommended approval of the proposed zone change and the development on the basis the site is adequate in size and shape; Hermosa Drive and Rosemead Boulevard are adequate in width; and the proposed zone change and density are consistent with the General Plan. The Commission, having four members present, had a tie vote on the proposed applications and the Draft Environ- mental•Impact Report, and was referred to the City Council without recommendation. Mayor Atkins declared the public hearing open and asked for a staff report, Planning Director Dragicevich advised each unit of the project would be 1,365 sq. ft,; lot coverage is 49.370. He reviewed the factual data on the subject property and stated the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan. The existing residences were built prior to 1933 and are in deteriorating condition. Staff has recommended 36 conditions if the project is approved, In answer to question from Councilman Dennis regarding fire safety precautions for the subterranean garages, Planning Director Dragicevich advised that in lieu of required access the Fire Department will require sprinkler systems in the garages. Councilman Merritt moved to make the Planning Comaliission minutes a part of the record, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. Mayor Atkins announced the three cases would be heard concurrently and then Council would consider each aspect separately in reaching a decision, Mr. Mike Klipa, 8135 Arroya Drive, So. San Gabriel, applicant, stated the proposed R -4 zoning is consistent with the General Plan and that Hermosa Avenue has 40 ft. of roadway which is adequate to serve an R -4 development; and that at the Planning Commission meeting the question was raised as to a cumulative effect, however Reno Avenue is narrow and the potential for higher density is not there. He advised the present occupancy of the two parcels is 14 to 16 and the anticipated density factory is between 20 to 25 people which will not create much additional traffic, The entire development will be developed internally; that is, the guest bedroom and stairwell will be facing the side yards; the development will be quality construction with units selling at approximately $135,000. Mr. Klipa feels the development will enhance the neighborhood and he favors underground parking because it forces the developer into better quality con- struction. In answer to question from Councilman Gillanders, Mr. Klipa stated there will be two -hour fire protection between the underground garages and the living quarters and sprinkler system installed in the garages. Mrs. Cleora Gordon, 8919 E. Hermosa Avenue, stated she owns the property at 8917 -19 Hermosa and can no longer maintain the property; she feels the development would be an asset to the community. Opal Pullaro, 8915 Hermosa, stated the existing structures are old and -the development is a better alternative to abandoned buildings. Frank Davidson, 9109 Las Tunas Drive, stated he favored the develop- ment because the community needs more housing. Council, Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 5 Carl Pullaro, 8915 Hermosa Avenue, stated the existing houses are old and deteriorated and he favors the project which will upgrade the neighborhood. Gus Sunderland, 6522 Kauffman Avenue, stated the development would be an asset to the community. Mrs Wittaker, 8919 Hermosa Avenue, stated the development will represent an improvement over the two old deteriorated buildings on the property and units that sell for $135,000 will be owned by people who will be a credit to the community. Edward Lamb, 5940 Reno Avenue, stated his opposition to the R -4 zone, stating this is not an upgrading of Rosemead Boulevard; that it actually leaves two unuseable parcels on the corner of Rosemead and Hermosa. Terry Fischer, 6012 Reno Avenue, stated he selected his home on l.eno specifically because it was single family dwelling and in his opinion when you start developing multiple dwellings the neighborhood deteriorates. Mr. Fischer also complained the development would create too much traffic on Reno Avenue. George Fairman, 6002 Reno Avenue, opposed the R -4 zone, stating there are existing R -4 lots in the city which could be used. He referred to the petition which had been submitted to the Planning Commission which indicates the majority of people in the area do not want condo - minium development, and the only people favoring it are those who will benefit from the development. Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte Avenue, stated her opposition to increased density creating traffic problems and problems for the schools. Robert Reedy, 5912 Reno Avenue, stated the development will increase traffic and crime and will decrease his privacy. He stated those people for the development would be making money from it and he feels the community should have a strong say in what it going to take plac Robert Rodenbacher, 5936 Reno Avenue, stated the proposed developmen will not be upgrading the Rosemead area and the city does not have to change zoning to improve property and he feels it would be setting a precedent. He also felt that people who could afford these condo- miniums would buy them as an investment and rent them to other people who may not be desirable. Carol Rodenbacher, 5936 Reno Avenue, stated she is not in favor of multiple dwelling in the neighborhood. Bill Owens, 5932 Reno Avenue, stated he is opposed to the proposed condominiums which would create heavy traffic on Reno and will not necessarily be owner occupied. He is afraid this would be the pattern in the future. Antonio Lucchese, 5827 Reno Avenue, stated he is against the project because it would change the entire style of the neighborhood. John Piaschi, 5947 Reno Avenue, stated he opposed the project. Russ Watson, 4950 Heleo, stated he presumed the zoning code was adopted following a lot of thought and planning and he opposed the changing of one lot and wondered whether the whole area was consider for a change. Jenny Fischer, 6012 Reno Avenue, stated she is opposed to the change of zone and feels the lots could be sold to individuals who would repair and upgrade the existing property. In response, Mr. Klipa stated the northwest corner of Rosemead is being developed as offices and he doubts there would be a rush for change of zone to develop multiple dwellings; he does not think anyone would buy a $135,000 condominium and rent it would because it would have to bring at least $1500 /month rent and also banks are not loaning to speculators. y-, Council Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 6 There being no other persons wishing to speak, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public;., hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. Mayor Atkins announced the Council would address the question of. Zone Change Case No. 80 -577. Councilman Dennis stated the General Plan is not specific to any particular area and only a general guideline, and in several in- stances over the years the City has reduced the density of areas which were zoned higher. Rosemead Boulevard is zoned R-4 and needs upgrading; however the property in question is zoned R -2 and can be developed under those circumstances. If this development was being proposed in conjunction with a development on Rosemead Boulevard to expand the size of the development even though it encroached on Reno, he would probably be in favor of it, but by itself he sees no justification for a change of zone from R -2 to R -4. Councilman Gillanders stated he believes in the single family life style in the community and a zone change to increase density without good reason is impractical. He does not favor any change of zone which would change the character of the neighborhood and he feels this change of zone request would do just that. In his opinion some of the multiple high density developments are not an asset to the community and he could not vote for a change of zone. Councilman Tyrell stated the development would clean up those pro- perties which are deteriorated and would provide a buffer zone from Rosemead Boulevard; the development is in keeping with the General Plan; the units in all probability would be owner occupied and would not tend to increase the crime rate. It would, however, exclude Rosemead Boulevard from being developed and he would, therefore, not approve a change of zone. Councilman Merritt stated he does not feel a change of zone to R -4 would endanger Reno Avenue; that the development would be a buffer to the Rosemead Boulevard area and he would favor a change of zone to R -4. Mayor Atkins stated he agrees with Councilman Merritt the develop- ment would serve as a buffer and would upgrade an area that could not be upgraded any other way. There are built in controls; Reno Avenue is not wide enough to permit any more development. He believes a change of zone would not be detrimental to the neighborhood and would solve some problems and he would support a change of zone. Councilman Dennis moved to deny change of Zone from R -2 to R -4 and adopt Resolution No. 80 -1895 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DENYING A CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 80 -577, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gillanders, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Atkins Council recessed for five minutes at 9:50 p.m. Council reconvened at 9 :56 p.m., all members being present. 8. AWARD BID: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 80 -12 - EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER City Manager Koski presented background information, stating City Council. at their regular meeting held August 21. 1979. authorized staff to develop a set of specifications and advertise for bids for the conversion of the library basement to an Emergency Operations Center. Bids were solicited; two bid packages were distributed; and one bid received and opened by the City Clerk at the prescribed time. G. L. Kaplan Construction Company bid $53,827 for work which includes construction of a covered stairwell to the basement, installation of new electrical service from City Hall, installation of an air Council. Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 7 conditioning system, room partitions and other items as specified. Councilman Dennis stated an Emergency Operations Center is probably a necessary thing to have but until the City develops a specific plan for that use, he would not approve a $53,000 expenditure. Councilman Gillanders stated that in order to plan an Emergency Operations Center its necessary to know what assets are available; that it would be impractical to create a civil defense plan without facilities. Construction costs are spiraling and he would like to see the center started. He would seriously object to putting off a civil defense plan until after a disaster happens. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the bid from G. L. Kaplan Construction Company in the amount of $53,827, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign, and appropriate additional funds in the amount of $53,827 and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen - Gillanders, Merritt, Tyrell, Atkins NOES: Councilmen- Dennis 9, APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS - 1980 City Manager Koski presented 14 applications from local charitable organizations for permit for fireworks stands. Eleven of the appli- cants have filed all necessary documents; one applicant has filed all necessary documents, however, the location is not in a C or M Zone and a new location will be necessary; two have filed the appli- cation form only, without location or other documentation. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve applications 1 through 12, applicant #9 having an extension of time to April 22, 1980 to find a new location, and to deny applications 13 and 14, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. 10. CONVERSION TO SAFETY LIGHTING - TRAFFIC SIGNALS City Manager Koski advised the Traffic Commission reviewed staff report on the cost of converting safety lighting at signalized intersections maintained by Signal Maintenance, Inc., which would involve replacing the existing 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lamps with 22,000 lumen high pressure sodium vapor lamps at an approxi- mate cost of $8,331.87. Energy savings for one year would be $1,610.76 at current rates; estimated time for the conversion is six weeks, Councilman ,Tyrell moved to approve the conversion at an estimated cost of $8,331.87, appropriate the additional funds and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. 11. COMMUNICATIONS: 1 A. Claim for Damages: Carmen Orozco, 1129 Bloomdale, Duarte City Manager Koski presented a claim for damages on behalf of Carmen Orozco, alleged to have occurred December 20, 1979. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny and refer to JPIA, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 12. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Richard Lucas, 5301 Zade ll Street, thanked the Council for their understanding and approval of the fireworks stand for Job's Daughters, since their location problems were no fault of their own. Mr. Lucas advised they have a possible location and it should be finalized by the end of the week. 1 1 Council Minutes, April 15, 1980 - .Page.8 RECESS TO CRA: City Council recessed at 10:12 p.m. to:meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held April 1, 1980; reorganized pursuant to the By -laws; and approved a request for a parking lot sale from Builders Emporium July 3 through 6, 1980, subject to the required insurance and approval of the operators. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 13. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Contract Cities Seminar - Palm Springs, May 15 -18, 1980 Councilman Tyrell moved to approve registration of City Council, City Manager, Assistant City Manager and 16 Commissioners wishing to attend. B, Southern California Association of Governments City Manager Koski stated the City has been advised that Councilman Gillanders was appointed to the Transportation and Utilities Com- mittee of SCAG, even though the City is not currently a dues paying member. C, Authorization to Apply,.:�,for Remaining State Funds: Urban Open Space and Recreation Program City Manager Koski advised the City is eligible to receive an additional $9,069 under SB 174 on a 75% State and 25% City matching fund basis, Application must be filed by May 1, 1980. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 80 -1893 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLI- CATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI -Z /BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM and appropriate an additional amount of $2,268 matching funds and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. D. Federal Clean Air Act City Manager Koski advised Sid Munger, Manager of the Temple City District Office, Automobile Club of Southern California, has requested City to support H. R. 6466 which amends the Clean Air Act to exclude the mandatory vehicle inspection provision. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 80 -1894 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RELATING TO ANNUAL MANDATORY VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. E. City Manager Koski advised the City has received a request to use City tables and chairs by a local civic group outside the limits of the City. The group withdrew their request and no further was taken. F. Councilman Merritt stated the traffic signal system located at Las Tunas and Rosemead and the one located at Broadway and Rosemead provide a very short cycle for eastbound traffic, allowing only three cars to traverse the intersection. Staff will work with Cal -Trans to correct ! ire problem. Council Minutes, April 15, 1980 - Page 9 15. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gillanders, meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. to a Study Session on cable television Monday, May 5, 1980. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 6, 1980, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, \ MAYOR ATTEST: (444*(4_, Chief Deputy City Clerk Utivt,-v 1 1