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1. CALL TO ORDER:
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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
AUGUST 5, 1980
Mayor Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:31 p,m. on Tuesday, August 5, 1980, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Robert Knox, Seventh Day
Adventist, 9964 E. Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Atkins.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Dennis, Gillanders, Merritt, Atkins
Absent: Councilmen- Tyrell
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Dragicevich, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kobett, Julie Estrada, Temple City Times
Councilman Gillanders moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell for cause,
seconded'by Councilman Merritt and carried.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Dennis requested Item B be removed from the Consent
Calendar to be discussed following Agenda Item 6. Councilman
Gillanders moved to approved Items A and C through H as recommended,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 15, 1980
Approved as written.
C. RECOMMENDATION FROM P ,RKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of
July 16, 1980: PROPOSED CHANGES - SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES
Approved proposed changes to the Schedule of Fees and Charges
for use of park facilities and the proposed applicants statement,
D. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of July 22,
1980 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed a memo relating to action taken by the Planning
Commission at their regular meeting held July 22, 1980.
E. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS: PURCHASE OF PLAY APPARATUS -
LIVE OAK PARK
Authorized staff to solicit bids for the purchase and installation
of play apparatus removed to local schools or organizations serving
the City.
F. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Authorized transfer of $2,340 from Account 4003 to be used to hire
temporary help for sign maintenance.
Council Minutes, August 5, 1980 - Page 2
G. RESOLUTION NO, 80- 1919: :EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No, 80 -1919 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL
H. RESOLUTION NO. 80- 1920: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution. No. 80 -1920 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $192,926497, DEMAND NOS. 568 THRU..669.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY ZONING
CODE SECTIONS 9371.1A and B - RELATING TO NON- RETAIL USES IN C -1 ZONE
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
Planning Commission held public hearing February 26, 1980 . relating
to certain non - retail uses in the C -1 Zone; the matter was continued
to a study session with the Chamber of Commerce. Correspondence
from the Chamber, dated February 28, 1980 indicated they were not
in agreement that all the uses discussed at the February 26 meeting
be eliminated and in alater letter dated May 7, 1980 request the
hearing be continued for 30 -45 days. The issue of consistency in
the C- 1:tpne was prompted by a request to establish a real estate
office in the C -1 zone which was denied.
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held April 22, 1980,
set public hearing May 13, 1980, at which time they adopted a
.resolution recommending amendment to the Zoning Code to eliminate
Barbers and beauticians, insurance agents and /or brokers, and
investment securities and stock brokerage firms from Section
9371.1B; and Carpet and rug sales, retail, instant printing, interior
decorating, photograph studios, sign show cards and posters, trading
stamp redemption centers, and upholstery fabrics and supplies, retai
sales from Section 9371.1A. Planning Commission further certified
a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact.
City Council, at their meeting held June 17 continued the matter
to a study session. Public hearing held July 1, 1980, was continued
to August 5 in order to notify all property owners and tenants in
the C -1 zone; notices were sent out July 18, 1980.
Mayor Atkins advised the deletions being considered by the City
Council are barbers and beauticians, insurance agents and /or brokers, .
and investment securities and stock brokerage firms from Section
9371.1B; and signs, show cards and posters and trading stamp rer'
demption centers from Section 9371.1A; declared the public hearing
open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward.
Darryl Antrim, Temple City Camera, stated he had walked Las Tunas
Drive and found approximately six empty stores. He inquired why
travel agencies are not on the list for deletion because he felt
the majority of their business is done by phone and questioned the
means by which the proposedletions were chosen. Mr. Antrim.also
stated he does not agree with the 1,000 sq. ft. limitation for some
types of business, feeling that is the reason new business is not
attracted to Temple City.
,Bob Langworthy, Data Processing, stated he recognizes the need for
'sales tax revenue and commended the City Council for keeping their
promise there would be no property tahowever, he is concerned wit
the high vacancy factor in the business district. Mr. Langworthy
also claimed property has de- valued in the business district because
of the inability to put in businesses; that people's basic freedom-
has been taken away.
Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte Avenue, stated Temple City has about
everything a person needs; however, foot traffic will not increase
because there are. no conveniences in the business district, such as
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restrooms, water fountains; benehes, and also the traffic signals
are not conducive for shopping both sides of the street.
Elmer Black, 9519 Las Tunas Drive, stated the limitation of some
businesses in buildings with less than 1,000 sq. ft. limits the
buildings productivity, and was generally in opposition to deleting
any of the present uses in the C -1, zone.
Murray Stone, 9529 Las Tunas Drive, stated if he wanted to move his
office he would not be able to locate in the C -1 zone; stated his
insurance business brings walk -in traffic into the business com-
munity.
Bert Anspach, Lieberg's Store, stated what Council is trying to do
is to create a shopping mall concept; that he would like to see
more retail business as they generate business for each other.
The Chamber of Commerce has met and is working on trying to stim-
ulate new business in town.
John Conover, 9110 Las Tunas Drive, stated he is opposed to the
deletion of any uses in the C -1 zone, and particularly is against
the 1,000 sq. ft. limitation for some businesses.
There being no one else come forward to speak, Councilman Gillanders
moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt
and carried.
Councilman Dennis stated the Council is not trying to generate
sales tax revenue, but to develop a viable retail community which
will benefit the business comuuunity by consolidating retail bus-
inesses in a localized area. He feels that is a good concept. Coun-
cil and Planning Commission have studied this philosophy with the
Chamber of Commerce and its a judgmental decision as to whether
What the City is trying to accomplish is good for the community.
Re feels the attempt to create a centralized retail zone is good.
He would be in favor of leaving the zoning ordinance as it is
except to require signs, show cards and posters into the less than
1,000 sq. ft. category.
Councilman Gillanders stated the Rand Corporation completed a
survey 1965 on the shopping habits of people and found, it would
generate retail sales in a totally enclosed environment; the Las
Tunas Drive C -1 area is obsolete and it cannot be changed into a
shopping center by changing the C -1 zone. He is opposed to regulating
the business climate by zoning.
Councilman Merritt stated it was his impression when this study
began that the City was trying to create sales tax revenue; many
of the proposed deletions create problems because of their limited
parking facilities, and he is in favor of the ordinance recommended
by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Atkins stated he has supported this type of ordinance since
1974; that it is a basic philosophy of C -1 zoning and encourages
merchants to support each other. The under 1,00 0 sq. ft. uses has
been discussed for years. Mayor Atkins stated he does not feel
strongly enough about the proposed amendments to fight for the change,
Councilman Merritt moved to introduce ordinance for first reading
as presented. Motion died for lack of second,
Councilman Dennis moved to terminate proceedings, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and carried, Councilman Merritt noting his
objection.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B - RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION -
Meeting of July 9, 1980: RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT TO CROSS OVER PEDES-
TRIAN MALL 1A? PARKING DISTRICT y&1 - ZAGER SMITH, 9510 Las Tunas
Drive
Council Minutes, August 5, 1980 - Page 4
Councilman Dennis stated his concern that the location was being
utilized for other than its intended use, in that a warehouse
operation may be operating out of that location, Council agreed
there may be a problem and the matter should be looked into,
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve Parking Commission recom-
mendation to renew agreement with Zager Smith for a period to
December 1, 1980, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
7. COMMUNICATIONS:
City Council received and filed a communication from Falcon Cable
TV transmitting July construction report pursuant to franchise
agreement.
8. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
John Conover, 9042 Las Tunas Drive, stated he had met on his property
with City Manager, Planning Director, Joyce Bailey and Keith LeFever
of Southern California Edison, and Mr. Ray Horstman, electrical
contractor. Mr. Horstman has presented a cost estimate in the
amount of $1,850. Mr. Conover asked Council to reconsider and
terminate Underground Utility District No. 4.
Frank Davidson, 9109 Las. Tunas Drive, stated he has received bid
for $1,100 which includes trenching but not patching, which is
double the $500 estimate by Edison Company.
Stan Van Amburgh, Temple City Auto, stated he feels the project
was ill conceived and objected to the cost for conversion.
In answer to question from City Council, City Manager Koski advised
the project is important to the overall improvement of the City's
business area and is consistent with policy of city -wide under -
grounding, including subdivisions and new commercial and industrial
development; that City waiver of fees for electrical permit and
coordination of property owners meetings to have the work completed
cooperatively thereby cutting costs could be of assistance to the
property owners...
Joyce Bailey, Southern California Edison Company, stated the $500
estimate was intended to represent average cost for a single service
and many individuals in this project do have multiple services
which would increase the cost. For instance, Mr, Conover has three
points of service at his property.
In answer to Council's question regarding the $500 estimate given
by Edison, City Attorney Martin advised an estimate is intended to
be an estimate; that Mr. LeFever's estimate was based on seven
years' of experience,
Councilman Merritt stated the underground district is a proper
project and in his opinion there is no majority protest, and he
sees no reason to terminate the project.
Councilman Dennis stated Council made a decision to go forth with
the district; Edison's estimate was given in good faith. He would
not favor terminating proceedings; however, the property owners can
get together to have the work required done at a lower cost to each.
Councilman Gillanders stated he originally opposed the district;
however, the majority Council accepted it and went ahead with Edison
on good faith. He would not support any effort to terminate at
this point, but an attempt should be made to mitigate costs as
much as possible.
Council Minutes, August 5, 1980 r, Page 5 •
Mayor Atkins stated he would not favor abandoning the project;
there will be long range benefit to the property owner. Any
coordination by the City with property owners should be provided
to bring their costs down.
Councilman Gillanders moved to waive the fee for electrical
permit, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
RECESS TO CRA:
ICity Council recessed at 10 p.m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present; approved the minutes of the regular
meeting held July 15, 1980. The minutes are set forth in full in the
records of the Agency.
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RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
9. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
10. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. Offer of Donation - Temple City Tennis Club
Councilman Merritt moved to accept with appreciation the donation
of a tennis net for one of the tennis courts at Live Oak Park from
Temple City Tennis Club, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and
carried.
B. Offer of Donation - Madeline Jacobs
Councilman Merritt moved to accept with appreciation the donation
of $25 from Madeline Jacobs to be used for animal control, seconded
by Councilman Gillanders and carried:
C. L.A. County Flood Control Proposed Bond Issue
City Council received communication that the Board of Supervisors
will consider at their next regular meeting placing a $53 million
bond issue on the November 4, 1930, ballot for flood control pro-
jects, 13 of which will be in the City of Los Angeles, 8 in the
County area, and 24 in 19 selected cities. Council instructed staff
to prepare a letter opposing the bond issue.
D. Councilman Gillanders requested a letter be sent to Assembly
members Mountjoy and Tanner opposing the mandatory automobile
inspection proposal.
E. Councilman Merritt requested a letter be sent to Assemblyman
Mountjoy and Assemblywoman Tanner opposing the initiative to
regulate handguns.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Dennis,
meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, August 19, 1980, 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Ch'ief Deputy City Clerk