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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.
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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
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(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.
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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
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