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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1982-05-18_Regular 19821 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 18, 1982 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Norlyn Brough, First Nazarene Church, 9953 Las Tunas Drive. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Swain, Tyrell Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Kimbrough, Planning Director Shaw, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times Councilman Atkins moved to excuse Councilman Gillanders for cause, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. At this time Mr. Robert Cochran, field representative for Assemblyman Bill Lancaster, 62nd District, present an Assembly Resolution relative to Neighborhood Watch Month in recognition of the City's Neighborhood IWatch Program. Mayor Tyrell accepted the resolution and thanked the Assemblyman on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Temple City. 1 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items A through K on the Consent Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of May 4, 1982 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of May 5, 1982 • (1) TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING SPEED STUDY - ENCINITA AVENUE, LAS TUNAS DRIVE TO SOUTHERLY CITY LIMITS Approved the retention of the 35 mile per hour speed limit within subject limits. (2) LOADING (COMMERCIAL) ZONE - SOUTH SIDE OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE EASTERLY OF ALESSANDRO (9400 BLOCK) Approved placing a commercial loading zone on the south side of Las Tunas Drive east of Alessandro Avenue. (3) ONE -HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING RESTRICTION - LOWER AZUSA ROAD, SOUTH SIDE - EASTERLY OF ALLEY, EAST OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD Approved posting two signs reading "One Hour Parking, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays Excepted" on the south side of Lower Azusa Road east of the first alley east of Temple City Boulevard. Council Minutes, May 18, 1982 - Page 2 C. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of May 11, 1982 (1) PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE 82 -76 - VACANT LOT, VICINITY OF 6239 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2077 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF. (2) PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE 82 -78 - 6412 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF. (3) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Received and filed a memo relating to action taken by the Plan- ning Commission at their regular meeting held May 11, 1982. D. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO RECRUIT FOR SUMMER RECREATION LEADERS Authorized the recruitment for necessary personnel to conduct the summer recreation program. E. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of May 12, 1982 HANDICAPPED PARKING STALL PUBLIC PARKING LOT 8A - EAST SIDE PRIMROSE AVENUE NORTH OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE Approved the parking stall on the north side of Lot 8A as shown in the diagram of staff memo dated May 13, 1982, and on file in the City Clerk's office, be designated for handicapped persons. F. AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM BETWEEN CITY AND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Approved agreement with Temple City Unified School District for fiscal year 1982 -83 recreation program, including the swimming pool. G. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT: SIGNAL MAINTENANCE INC. Approved request for a rate increase of 8% effective July 1, 1982. H. GRANT OF EASEMENT TO PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY LOCATED IN PUBLIC PARKING LOT,, NORTH OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE, WEST OF TEMPLE CITY BLVD. Approved Grant of Easement for Pacific Telephone Company facilities located in the landscaped planter of the parking mall on the west side of Temple City Boulevard, north of the businesses on Las Tunas Drive. I. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2073: SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH ASSESSMENT RATES PURSUANT TO 1972 LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 Received Engineer's Report and adopted Resolution No. 82 -2073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE 1982 -83 FISCAL YEAR LEVY FOR THE CITY- WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO, setting public hearing June 1, 1982. J. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2074: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. K. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2075: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $39,473.54, DEMAND NOS. 3922 THRU 4007. Council Minutes, May 18, 1982 - Page 3 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED USE - REVENUE SHARING FUNDS City Manager Koski presented background information stating pursuant to federal law the City must hold a public hearing on the proposed use of revenue sharing funds for citizen input and particularly the senior citizen segment of the population. The amount of general revenue sharing to be discussed for the fiscal year 1982 -83 is $130,680. Appropriate notice was published, a second hearing must be held prior to the adoption of the annual budget. Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing open. There being no one come forward to speak, Councilman Atkins moved to continue the public hearing to June 15, 1982 in conjunction with the public hearing on the proposed 1982 -83 budget, seconded by Councilman Dennis and carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF ELM AVENUE, BETWEEN ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND SULTANA AVENUE City Manager Koski presented background information stating City Council, at their regular meeting held April 20, 1982, adopted a resolution declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Elm Avenue between Rosemead Boulevard and Sultana Avenue and set public hearing for May 18. The vacation of Elm Avenue will prevent traffic from moving out of the theatre development north on Myda in the residential neighborhood. The vacation provides additional land to the three residential property on the north side of Elm Avenue and they will still have street access, and provide additional land for parking. A portion will be retained immediately east of Rosemead Boulevard to allow for traffic flow in and out of the Herbert Hawkins offices and the theatre development. All utility easements will be reserved; notices of public hearing were properly published and posted; and the abandonment of Elm Avenue was considered as a part of the Environ- mental Impact Report for the Edwards Theatre complex. Mayor Tyrell stated for the record he would not participate in the discussion or decision of this matter, nor for Items 6 -B and C, because of a conflict of interest and turned the chair over to Mayor ProTem Dennis. Mayor ProTem Dennis declared the public hearing open. Planning Director Shaw stated that a part of the staff recommendation would be that Council certify the Environmental Impact Report completed for the Edwards Theatre Project is adequate to comply with CEQA guidelines. By means of exhibit, Mr. Shaw pointed out the area proposed to be vacated; the cul -de -sac for Myda Avenue; and access for the three residential properties on Elm Avenue. Councilman Atkins directed the records show the property owners had questions which were fully answered by the Planning Commission and are not here this evening. There being no one come forward to speak at the invitation of Mayor ProTem Dennis, Councilman Atkins moved to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried. Councilman Swain moved to certify the abandonment of Elm Avenue was considered as a part of the Environmental Impact Report approved for the Edwards Project at the regular Council meeting held May 4, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the vacation of Elm Avenue and adopt Resolution No. 82 -2076, as amended, and to be signed by the Mayor after a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued to Edwards Theatres, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried. C. ORDINANCE NO. 82 -518: 2nd read. PROVIDING CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 82 -649 - EDWARDS THEATRE PROJECT City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 82 -518 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -4 TO C -2 ON LOTS 3 -20 AND THE SOUTHERLY 15 Council Minutes, May 18, 1982 - Page 4 FT OF LOT 2 OF TRACT 11213 (CASE NO. 82 -649) for second reading by title only. Councilman Atkins moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried, Mayor Tyrell abstaining. D. ORDINANCE NO. 82 -519: 2nd read. AMENDING ZONING CODE TO PROVIDE COMPACT SIZE PARKING STALLS City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 82 -519 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 9296(1) OF THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE for second reading by title only. Councilman Atkins moved to waive further reading and adopt, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried, Mayor Tyrell abstaining. Councioman Atkins directed attention to the fact the Planning Com- mission is reviewing parking requirements for possible reduction to the number of stalls per lot to qualify for compact size stalls and will submit a report to the City Council in the near future. E. LIVE OAK PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN City Manager Koski stated this matter is subject to Parks and Recreation Commission consideration and review and should be con- tinued to such time as commission recommendations are presented to the City Council. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: None. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, Mr. Gillanders being absent; with Vice Chairman Dennis chairing the meeting, Agency took the following action: approved the minutes of the regular meeting held May 4, 1982; approved the Edwards Theatre Project and Joint Use Agree- ment between Edwards Theatre and Herbert Hawkins. The minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: There was no action to be taken. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. Councilman Dennis directed Council's attention to the League of California Cities urgent bulletin relating to the legislators' proposal to eliminate subventions. Council approved letters opposing the proposed reduction in revenue to cities to go out over the Mayor's signature. B. Councilman Swain stated she attended the New Councilmembers Seminar given by the League of California Cities. There were approximately 500 in attendance and there was a great deal of dis- cussion on the future of small cities resulting from the impact of state cuts to cities revenue. C. Councilman Atkins directed Council's attention to the Monday evening, May 24 meeting of the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities at the Brookside Club in Pasadena, when the City Attorney will be speaking and urged the Council to make reservations. 1 Council Minutes, May 18, 1982 - Page.5 D. Mayor Tyrell directed attention to..several upcoming events; Home Beautiful program at Temple City :Park on May 25; Miss Temple City Pageant at the Women's Club on June 3;. and dinner for Coach Hitchcock on his retirement as Coach at the Pasadena Convention Center on June 5. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Swain, meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, June 1, 1982, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: Chief Deputy City Clerk 1 1