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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1980-11-04_Regular 19801 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 1980 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER.: Mayor Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7.32 pom. on Tuesday, November 4, 1980, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 2. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Temple Beth David, 9677 Longden Avenue, 3e The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Atkins. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gillanders, Tyrell, Atkins Absent: Councilmen- Merritt Also Present City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Kimbrough, Planning Director Dragicevich, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Lt. Jeane Robertson, Temple Station Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse Councilman Merritt for cause, seconded by Councilman Gillanders'and carried. William Longwell, St. Christopher Council, Knights of Columbus, El Monte, Ipresented a letter from Michael Paladin :, Grand Knight, commending City Council on their action July 1, 1980, to adopt an ordinance relating to the display of certain publications which could. be a detriment to the children of the community. Mayor Atkins accepted the commendation on behalf of the City Council, stating that much of the credit should go to City Attorney Charles Martin who drafted the ordinance. 5, CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Items A through E on the Consent Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried:. A, APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of October 21, 1980 Approved as written, B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of October 28 (.I) RESOLUTION RELATING TO COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Adopted Resolution No. 80 -1945 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REGARDING SUBDIVISION STREET IMPROVE- MENTS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, (2). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting held October 28, 1980, Council Minutes, November 4, 1980 - Page 2 C. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 37579 (SEEMAN SCHOOL) Approved the map; accepted streets and easements for dedication; approved and accepted work agreements and bonds; found the project will not violate any of the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; and instructed the City Clerk to endorse approval on the face of the map. D. RESOLUTION NO, 80 -1943: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 80-1943 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. E. RESOLUTION NO, 80 -1944: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No, 80 -1944 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $48,294.61, DEMAND NOS. 1006 THRU 1069. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF ALLEY - NORTH OF LAS TUNAS, SOUTH OF ELM AVENUE BETWEEN ROSEMEAD AND SULTANA 1 City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the City Council, at their regular meeting held October 7, 1980, adopted Resolution No, 80 -1931 declaring its intent to vacate the alley north of Las Tunas Drive, south of Elm Avenue, between Rosemead Boulevard and Sultana Avenue. The alley is located in Area "D" of the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project and it will be necessary to vacate the alley in view of the pending development at the north- east block of Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, Notices were published and posted as required by the Streets and Highways Code. City Council set public hearing November 4, 1980, to consider the vacation of said alley. Mayor Atkins 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 Gillanders and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to certify the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State guidelines and instruct the City Attorney to prepare.the appropriate resolution to be adopted concurrently with the Agency approval of site development plans for the theater complex, seconded by Councilman. Dennis and carried. 7 PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE VARIANCE CASE 584, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 589, AND TENTATIVE TRACT 40737 - 10859 -61. E. FREER STREET City Manager Koski gave staff report, advising the Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held October 14, 1980, adopted a resolution recommending the zone variance, conditional use permit, and Tentative Tract No 40737.be approved., Subject property is located at 10859 -61 E. Freer Street with a 90 ft frontage and a depth of approximately 214 ft.. The proposed development would consist of five -unit condo - minium, two stories :high . Because the Zoning Code requires 100 ft. for two - story structures a : ;coe variance was requested, All other aspects of the 1c; j ect meet the requirements of condominium develop- ment. A drs.f Environmental Impact Report was prepared and submitted in accordance with the Califc: nla Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended. City Council, , at their regular meeting held. October 21, ser public hea- ing for November 4, 1980 .., Mayor ilLtkns declared he i u,► 3 :._c be ling open and invited anyone wishl r'0.g to s: peak. tc c..ome f o :.."w i , Pat Murray. d veJ,app.: Ltaed he had no adait;ional comments to make, Eut: would be happy to an . wer any que t ic.ns Council may have. Councilman Den :Ls m,:.ved. to 's.r.ciude the Planning Commission minutes as a part ;:f the =. ;c: _d, seconded ty Coun.oilman Gillanders and Council Minutes, November 4, 1980 - Page 3 Councilman Dennis also stated he had talked with Mrs. Warren who had objected at the Planning Commission meeting and had pointed out that in conjunction with this development the long standing problem of-standing water on.Freer Street would be corrected, Councilman Tyrell moved to close public hearing, seconded by Council- man Glllanders and carried, Councilman Gillanders moved to incorporate a copy of the minutes into the draft Environmental Impact Report, that the City Council certify it has been completed in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the State guidelines and that Council has reviewed, considered, and evaluated the information contained therein; that the project is consistent with existing zoning and the general plan, and that any adverse environmental impact contained in the 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 Dennis and carried, Councilman Dennis moved to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 80-916PC, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried, 8 PUBLIC HEARING z ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRAFFIC ORDINANCE NO, 6544 BY REFERENCE - ORDINANCE NO, 80-495 2nd read, City Manager Koski advised that City Council, at their regular meeting hold October 21, introduced Ordinance No, 80-495 adopting the County Traffic ordinance by reference and set public hearing November. 4, 1980. Certain provisions of the county ordinance have been deleted which are outlined in Section 3300. Mayor Atkins 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 public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive .further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 80-495 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING PART A OF CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE III OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried, NEW BUSINESS 9, PROPOSED UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT City Manager Koski presented, background information, stating the pro- posed underground utility district comprises the Civic Center block and such private owners as the Woman's club and the First United Methodist Church. Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing November 18,.1980, to consider the proposed underground utility district, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried_ 10. COMMUNICATIONS' A. Temple City Unified School District r Request to hang banner at Temple City. Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive - March 7=22, 1981. Councilman Glanders moved to approve request from Temple City High School fcr permissior . to hang a banner at Temple City Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive, Mar,A 7-22, 1981, to advertise the annual musical subject to the required Certificate of Insurance, seconded by Council- man Dennis end carried, 11, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK Mt, S',2 CalI 9518 Clive Street, representing a group of antique oar ccilecor, exprssd concern about a recent citation to Mr, Wayne Mrefra, 6233 Temple City Boulevard for repairing vehicles on his pr'pe-Tty Mr, Caswell requested. City.. Council review the code as to the CLarity cE 'he intent, with the hope that amendments would be in order, Council Minutes, November 4, 1980 - Page 4 City. Council instructed the City Attorney to review the code relating to the repair, dismantling, or storage of vehicles on R -zoned properties. Paul Jackson, 6221 Temple City Boulevard, stated he has complained a out repair of vehicles in his neighbor's front yard and has not been able to get anything done about it. Mr. Jackson was advised staff would contact him in this regard. RECESS TO CRA: City Council recessed at 8 p,m. to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr, Merritt being absent; approved the minutes of the regular meeting held October 21, 1980, and approved Conditional Use Permit granted by the Planning Commission to the Kerkochian Inn. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 12. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Status Report: Property Nuisance Case No. 80 -55 6351 Temple City Boulevard City Council received a staff report advising subject property nuisance has been abated. Councilman Tyrell moved to terminate proceedings, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. B. Purchase of Laminating Equipment Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the purchase of laminating equipment, appropriate additional funds and amend the adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. C. Handling of Traffic Citation Collections City Manager presented a memo advising the staff has considered a number of options for the processing of traffic citations since the Municipal Court will no longer accept parking citations until a complaint is filed effective January 1, 1981. City Council concurred with the direction staff is taking and re- quested a final report for Council action at their regular meeting to be held November 18, 1980. D. Mayor Atkins advised he has appointed John Shaw to the vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Tyrell moved to confirm the appointment, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and carried. E. Councilman. Dennis stated he would like to consider a..change in the criteria for condominium development; that a number of zone vari- ances have been granted to allow two- story structures on less than 100 ft. and he feels the ordinance should be reviewed with a view to changing the lot width requirement. Councilmen Gillanders, Tyrell, and Atkins disagreed and no action was taken. 14. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Gillanders, meeting adjourned at •8:10 p.m. Net regular meeting of the City Council will* be held Tuesday, November 18, 1980, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.