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MINUTES
MARCH 7, 1989.
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted March 3, 1989, Chairman Swain
called the meeting of the Temple City Redevelopment Agency
to order at 8:10 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Members Atkins, Breazeal, Gillanders and
Swain
Absent: Member Froehle
Also Present: Executive Director Koski, General. Counsel
Martin and Asst. Executive Director
Dawson
Mr. Gillanders moved to excuse Mr. Froehle's absence for
cause, seconded by Mr. Atkins and unanimously carried.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. Breazeal, seconded by Mr. Gillanders, the
Minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 1989 were
approved as written.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
5. NEW BUSINESS:
Before discussing Item A., Mr. Gillanders stated he dis-
cussed at length with Counsel Martin the possible existence
of a conflict of interest because of his involvement with
the Boy Scouts. After discussion with Counsel and because
he has no financial interest in the matter and feels he can
render an unbiased decision, it was deemed there is no
conflict and he will participate in the vote. The matter is
not if the Boy Scouts can sell fireworks, but where.
A. RENTAL REQUEST: 5721 NORTH ROSEMEAD, FIREWORKS STAND -
Providing background information, Executive Director
Koski stated that the Agency has received a request to
rent vacant property that is being acquired by the
Agency in Block "A" to be used for a fireworks stand.
Staff recommends discontinuing temporary rental of
property located within the Redevelopment Area in Block
"A" owned by the Agency due to potential conflicts
between temporary users and nearby residents and the
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exposure of the Agency to liability from user activi-
ties. On September 6, 1988, the Agency members denied a
request for a pumpkin sales lot and a Christmas Tree
sales lot for reasons stated above.
Chairman Swain informed those present that this is not a
public hearing but the Agency would be willing to hear
from the applicants involved in this request if they
wished to present their position.
Emily Avila, 5037 N. Kauffman, on behalf of the Camp
Fire Girls, stated she has been involved in this program
for years and is presently a leader of Grade 7 girls.
There are 68 Camp Fire Girls in Temple City. They did
not hold their annual fund raising pancake breakfast.
this year so were pleased to be given this opportunity
to raise the funds that will be used for a 3 -day beach
trip. They have submitted an insurance certificate and
would appreciate the opportunity to participate in the
sale of fireworks at this location.
Larry Kelly, 6209 Ivar, Committee Chairman of Dad's
Committee, Boy Scout Troop #167, stated the City would
gain by receiving the rental fee and sales tax revenue.
The amount made last year helped maintain the troop of
50 boys. He asked the Agency to waive the policy for 3
or 4 days because they would like to have the second
busiest corner in the San Gabriel Valley available for
the sale of fireworks. In answer to question from Chair-
man Swain, Mr. Kelly said they had looked for other
locations in the City and there are no other places
available.
Mr. Breazeal said he was not particularly enthusiastic
with the Agency's previously adopted policy. The re-
quest is from the same group as last year and they
proved to be very responsible. The residents approved
the sale of fireworks so he felt for 3 - 4 ' days, let
them have their fireworks stand.
Mr. Atkins said the issue is not whether or not the
group is worthwhile or that they need the money. Policy
has been set for a good reason. The lot will not be
available much longer. He felt the fireworks people
should develop more locations or double up. There is an
adopted policy and he saw no reason to deviate from it.
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Mr. Gillanders stated the original policy was to prevent
the use for sale of Christmas trees and pumpkin sales
for two or three -week period. Secondly, the Agency was
concerned about the use of CRA property for business
pursuits. Both groups requesting this approval are
non - profit youth groups so this request does not fall
100 percent within the approved policy. There is a
limited amount of space in the community. This area was
used before and no complaints were received from the
neighbors. Under these circumstances, he felt he could
support modification of the original policy and could
support a short -term use by a non - profit youth organiza-
tion.
Chairman Swain expressed her ambivalent feelings. She
_realized the local groups needed the help but also felt
there was a good reason for the original policy state-
ment. However, she was one of those who put fireworks
on the ballot for the people to decide. Because two
groups are going to share the stand and because the
property will not be available again for such a use, she
will this year, for one -time only, set aside the policy
and support the usage.
Mr. Atkins withdrew his previously stated objection and
moved to approve the subject request to rent CRA -owned
property in Block "A" located at 5721 North Rosemead
Blvd., for the sale of fireworks, seconded by Mr.
Breazeal and unanimously carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. CRA 356: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Mr. Breazeal moved to adopt Resolution No. CRA 356
allowing claims and demands in the amount of $7,784.70;
seconded by Mr. Atkins and unanimously carried.
6. COMMUNICATIONS: None
7. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
William H. Bretz, 8723 E. Hermosa, addressed the Agency
regarding AB 160 which he mentioned at a previous meeting.
He asked for input from the Agency Members as to their
feelings on this Bill, either as Agency Members or individ-
uals.
Executive Director Koski stated that because it is not an
Agenda item, it would be unfair as an Agency Member or an
individual to discuss this. However, correspondence has
been sent to the Legislative Representative opposing AB
160.
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8. MATTERS FROM AGENCY MEMBERS: None
9. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Mr. Breazeal, seconded by Mr. Atkins, and
pursuant to Government Code. Section 54956.8, the Agency
adjourned to a closed session directly following adjournment
of the City Council meeting to review with the Negotiator
the sale and purchase of property in Block "A" currently
owned by the Agency.
ATTEST:
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