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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JULY 6, 1982
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor ProTem Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 1982, in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Kopp, First. Baptist Church,
6019 N. Baldwin Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was, led by Mayor ProTem Dennis.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Swain
Absent: Councilmen - Tyrell
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 Mayor Tyrell for cause, seconded
by Councilman Gillanders and carried.
At this time, Mayor ProTem Dennis presented a Certificate of Recognition
to Mrs. Madeline Jacobs, stating that Mrs. Jacobs has assisted the Animal
Control Officer on numerous occasions and also has contributed funds
annually for the past few years to purchase small animal control devices.
On accepting her Certificate, Mrs. Jacobs expressed her appreciation for the
fine work of the animal control officer, Bill Hart.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
At the request of a gentleman in the audience, I tem B(1) was removed
from the Consent Calendar. On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded
by Councilman Swain, Items A and B(2) through M on the Consent Calendar
were approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 15, 1982
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of June 22, 1982
(2) INITIATE A MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE C -1 ZONE
Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 82 -520 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY. OF TEMPLE CITY ENACTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 65858 OF THE CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON NEW CONSTRUCTION AND ON
BUILDING PERMITS FOR DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THE' C-1 ZONE PENDING
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDIES WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(3) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed a memo from the Planning Commission relating
to action taken at their regular meeting held June 22, 1982.
C. RELEASE OF CLAIM - CITY. HALL FLOOD DAMAGE
Authorized City Manager to sign release and endorse Liberty Mutual
Insurance Company check which was co- payable to the City and
Commercial Union Insurance Company, which action finalizes the
claim for damages as a result of water damage which occurred in
October, 1981.
Council Minutes, July 6, 1982 - Page 2
D. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS:
(1) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Approved renewal for a one year period from July 1, 1982
through June 30, 1983.
(2) PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Approved renewal for a one year period from July 1, 1982
through June 30, 1983.
(3) AUDITING SERVICES
Approved auditing services for fiscal year 1982 -83 and
authorized City Manager to countersign letter of agreement.
E. PROPOSED USE OF CDBG FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE MYDA CUL -DE -SAC
Authorized the City Manager to file a revised application which
incorporates the Myda cul -de -sac project (Edwards Theatre Project)
F. RELEASE OF FALCON TV SECURITY FUND
Approved release of Certificate of Deposit in the amount of $500,000.
and authorized City Manager to sign release.
G. REVISION OF CABLE TV PAY SERVICE CHARGES
Approved a revised pay service charge being marketed in the City
as outlined in their letter dated June 28, 1982.
H. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONVERSION
OF CITY -OWNED STREET LIGHTS
Authorized staff to prepare specifications and solicit bids for
the conversion of city -owned street lights.
I. ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY PROGRAM
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO
ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2089: AUTHORIZING COUNTY TO COLLECT SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS TO THE TAX BILLS.
K. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2090: SB 821 - PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES FY 1982 -83
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
L. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2091: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
M. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2092: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$334,349.19, DEMAND NOS. 4140 THRU 4279.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B(1) WATER SYSTEM ADEQUACY STUDY
Edwin Jenkins, 9714 Callita Avenue, Arcadia, asked whether Council
would read the Study done by Planning staff and reviewed by the
Planning Commission with recommendations to the City Council.
Mayor ProTem Dennis directed attention to the length of the study
and read the Planning Commission recommendations that: 1) the City
Council make an official request to East Pasadena Water Company
to rectify the problems noted in the Study; 2) that if there is no
resolution of the problems noted in the study, a complaint be filed
with the PUC; 3) that the City Attorney be directed to review
potential legal recourses available to the City in resolving the
problems identified in the Study; and 4) pursue the concerns identi-
fied in the Study on behalf of the people affected before the PUC.
Mr. Jenkins requested a copy of the Study and was told he could
obtain one from the Planning Department.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve all recommendations of the
Planning Commission as set forth in memo dated June 23, 1982 and on
file in the City Clerk's office, seconded by Councilman Swain and
carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RELATING TO
COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USES FROM C -2 TO C.U.P.
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the
Planning Commission, at their regular meeting held June 8, 1982, held
a public hearing and recommended to City Council an amendment to the
Zoning Code to permit bowling alleys, billiard parlors, movie theatres,
skill game arcades and other similar commercial recreational uses only
with a conditional use permit. The uses are presently listed in
Section 9380 as a permitted use in the C -2 zone, however the proposed
amendment will clarify the City's policy relative to businesses in-
volving large assemblages of people requiring that at all times they
have a conditional use permit. A Negative Declaration has been filed
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
Mayor ProTem Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited anyone
wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one come forward to
speak, Councilman Atkins moved to close public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to Certify the Negative Declaration of
Environetnental Impact, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 82 -521 AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 9380(A) AND 9202 OF THE
TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE for first reading by title only. Councilman
Atkins moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Swain
and carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
I 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,
Chairman Tyrell.being absent; approved the minutes of the regular meeting
held June 15, 1982, approved agreement for auditing services, and approved
request from Burger King to construct a flagpole. The minutes are set forth
in full in the records of the Agency.
Council Minutes, July 6, 1982 - Page 4
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
There was no action to be taken.
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. City Manager's Vacation Request
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Swain,
City Manager's request for vacation was approved..
B. City Manager Koski stated that following the meeting Falcon
would show some footage of the construction of the theatre develop
ment and the Council meeting which is being taped.
C. Councilman Swain stated she had received calls from three
residents expressing their concern about illegal fireworks.
Councilman Gillanders stated last year there were 16 fireworks re-
lated fires and none this year and credited law enforcement's
crack down on the distribution of illegal fireworks.
Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times stated there was a fire on
Live Oak Avenue Tuesday afternoon and illegal fireworks is suspected
to be the cause of the $50,000 damage.
Mayor ProTem Dennis stated there has been a decrease in the problems.
In his opinion if the Council is going to consider the future use
and sale of safe and sane fireworks it should be done within the
next month or so in order for the organizations which rely on the
sale of fireworks as their major earning project to make other plans.
D. Councilman Gillanders directed attention to SB 33 which has come
out of the Senate Transportation Committee which would require every
vehicle to have a yearly smog inspection as well as inspection of
other safety features and expressed the hope that citizens will con-
tact their legislators to oppose this bill.
Councilman Swain stated that Matt Jacobs, Chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce Legislative Committee is in the audience this evening and
that the committee had met this morning and again voted to send a
letter opposing SB 33.
E. Mayor ProTem Dennis stated the Council had received material
from WeTip and that Council had budgeted $500 to help finance the
program. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the $500 allocation
for fiscal year 1982 -83 be sent at this time, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Atkins,
meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be held Tuesday, July 20, 1982, 7:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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