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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1982-09-21_Regular 19821 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 21, 1982, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Mr. John Shaw, Parks and Recreation Commissioner. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Tyrell. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Swain, Tyrell Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant City Manager Kimbrough, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, and Julie Estrada, Temple City Times At this time Ms. Janet Rizzo, Manager Temple City branch office of the Automobile Club of Southern California presented a special citation for 1981 outstanding pedestrian program activities in the City of Temple City, . which was accepted by Mayor Tyrell on behalf of the City Council and residents. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items A through F on the Consent Calendar, as recommended, seconded by Councilman. Swain and carried. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Meeting of September 7, 1982 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKING COMMISSION - Meeting of September 8 HOLIDAY PARKING ENFORCEMENT - PUBLIC PARKING LOTS, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Approved increased parking enforcement four hours per day, Monday through Friday, beginning December 6. and continuing through December 23, 1982. C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14 Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting held September 14, 1982. D. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS .& RECREATION COMMISSION - Meeting of September 15 - REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK FACILITIES, TEMPLE CITY AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE Approved use of the north and south baseball diamonds, and the Concession stand from February 1 through July 31, 1983 for their 1983 baseball season, subject to the required Certificate of Insurance. E. APPROVE PLANS-AND SPECIFICATIONS - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD STREET LIGHT CONVERSION Approved plans and specifications, calendar of events, and author- ized staff to advertise for bids. Council Minutes, September 21, 1982 - Page 2 F. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -2106: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 82 -2106 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $190,724.43, DEMAND NOS. 4582 THRU 4640. 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. APPEAL FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION DENIAL FOR OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the hearing on the appeal of Daniel Lucero from Traffic Commission's denial for an overnight parking permit was carried over to September 21 in order to give the appellants the opportunity to be present. As requested by City Council, staff investigated and found the garage is used for storage of various items, including lumber, a table saw, and auto parts. The Traffic Commission denied the request for overnight parking permit on the basis. there are 7 vehicles and 7 parking spaces on the property, although two spaces are not being used (garage). Mr. Daniel Lucero, 4946 Camellia Avenue, stated his nephew is living with his family while completing training for paramedics, adding an additional vehicle to those of his family. In answer to questions put to him by Council, Mr. Lucero stated his trailer, which blocks the garage, cannot be moved to another location on the property; he has van seats, a table saw, and lumber to re -do his patio stored in the garage; he feels the City should not require him to go to the expense of paying to store his trailer in a recreation vehicle parking lot; his nephew will be with them only until April when he intends to marry. Councilman Gillanders stated he feels the 20 ft. trailer precludes utilization of the garage; the problem is a temporary one until April; he feels it would be an unnecessary burden to expect the family to scramble cars around each day and he would favor granting a permit. Councilman Atkins agreed the problem is a temporary one and he feels Mr. Lucero should seek some off premise location for storage of his trailer during the interim. Councilman Swain stated she does not see there are special circum- stances. Many others have been denied a permit for the same reason and granting one here would be setting a precedent. Councilman Dennis felt there were enough unique circumstances in this particular application; the problem is short term, unique; and he believes Council should bend in this particular case. Mayor Tyrell stated he feels a person should bear the responsibility and burden when they purchase a trailer to take the necessary steps to store it properly and conform with all requiresment of the City. Mrs. Marion Lucero stated they have lived in the City for many years and have always adhered to the law; what they are asking for is a temporary relief from their problem. She realizes the Traffic Commission is limited in the scope of their responsibilities, but felt she could ask the Council for help and be granted that privilege. Mrs. Lucinda Grant, 5434 El Monte Avenue, stated that in her neighbor- hood people just do what they want and these people are lawfully coming and asking for a permit. Mayor Tyrell commented on the fact that Mr. Lucero has criticized the Traffic Commission and stated the Council sets the policy and the Commission attempts to follow those guidelines. 1 Council Minutes, September 21, 1982 - Page 3 Larry Reed, Traffic Commissioner, stated no new evidence was pre- sented this evening except that the situation is a temporary one. He stated many requepts come before the Commission which are similar circumstances - that the request is a matter of convenience, not necessity, and the Commission always follows the guidelines of the ordinance. If there are extenuating circumstances, such as health or handicap, the Commission issues a permit. Councilman Gillanders moved to reverse the Traffic Commission denial for overnight parking permit, seconded by Councilman Dennis and failed on a roll call vote: ROLL CALL: AYES: Councilmen- Dennis, Gillanders NOES: Councilmen - Atkins, Swain, Tyrell 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. Church Women United - Request for permit to solict funds for UNICEF, October 29 -31, 1982 Councilman Dennis moved to approve the request from Church Women United to solicit door -to -door for UNICEF, October 29 -31, 1982, seconded by Councilman Swain and carried. B. Claim for Damages - Raymond Soo Hoo, 10036 Lynrose Street City Manager Koski presented claim for damages to a vehicle alleged to have occurred September 6, 1982 by a tree limb falling in his driveway. Councilman Gillanders moved to deny and refer to JPIA, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. 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, all members being present and approved the minutes of the regular meeting held September 7, 1982, and approved amendment to agreement for legal services. 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. STUDY SESSION ITEMS - SEPTEMBER 20, 1982 City Manager Koski presented items discussed by City Council at the September 20, 1982 Study Session and Council took the following action: 1) REPORT RE: USE OF PROPOSITION A - TRANSPORTATION FUNDS City Council received the report from Clyde Sweet and Associates. Discussion centered around transit usage in Temple City, and Council requested staff to gather ridership data for the month of October and prepare a summary report for submittal to. Council, such report to contain who rides, destination, time of day, and for what purpose. Council Minutes, September 21, 1982 - Page 4 2) PROPOSED ORDINANCE BANNING UNTREATED WOOD ROOFS City Council reviewed staff report dated August 25, 1982 containing materials from various segments of the roofing industry and a report from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. In addition, Paul Decker, with California Tile Company, and representative of the Committee for Firesafe Roofing, made a verbal presentation on the various classi- fications of roofing, relative costs, and the inherent safety problems with untreated and wood shake roofs. Council also received additional material from Robert J. Mitton, Red Cedar Shingle & Handsplit Shake Bureau, dated September 15, 1982 relative to the use of untreated wood roofs. After considerable discussion, City Council concurred that an ordinance be prepared for further consideration, and instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proposed ordinance to be submitted at their next regular meeting to be held October 5. The other matter to be resolved is whether permits will be required to re -roof in the R -1 and R -2 zones. Present ordinance exempts permit provisions for re- roofing, main- tenance, or repair of any roof on any single family dwelling where the work is done by the owner of the building and the material consists of either composition or wood shingles. 3) PROPOSED BUILDING CODE FEE CHANGES City Council reviewed the staff memo dated September 9, 1982 and questioned the justification and application of funds that are derived from building permit fees. Staff will pre- pare a recommendation to be submitted at the City Council meeting to be held October 5, 1982. 4) ANNEXATION (82 -1) City Council reviewed the progress and approved citizens efforts to join with Temple City. The tax resolution, as required by LAFCO, will be presented to City Council on October 5, 1982. 5) REPORT RE:•CITIZENS.CABLE TV ADVISORY COUNCIL City Council received staff report dated September 20 recommending the formation of a Temple City Advisory Com- mittee on local programming, the composition of membership to be determined by City Council policy. The composition of the committee will be finalized in a staff report to be submitted to City Council in November. B. TRADEWIND APARTMENT COMPLEX (ANNEXATION) City Manager Koski presented a letter from the managing partner of the Tradewind Apartment complex located at 5351 N. Rosemead Boulevard requesting annexation to Temple City. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve and refer the matter to staff with the stated policy that the affected property owner and /or tenants work toward their annexation with some assistance and guidance from staff. C. TEMPLE CITY PONY BASEBALL - REQUEST ASSISTANCE FOR IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Koski presented a letter from Temple City Pony Baseball League requesting financial assistance with improvements at Oak Avenue Junior High. 1 1 Council Minutes - September 21, 1982 - Page 5 Councilman Gillanders moved to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review. and recommendation, seconded by Councilman Atkins and carried. D. Mayor Tyrell directed Council's attention to a memo he had forward to each member regarding the Alhambra Municipal Court policy to dismiss citations against people who have either never had a driver's license and arrested for driving without one, or who have not registered their vehicle and are arrested for an un- licensed vehicle. Councilman Atkins stated he would support the Mayor's position and his writing a letter to the county, to the court, and to the bar association, with Council concurring. Mayor Tyrell also felt a letter should be forwarded to our legis- lators protesting the County Board of Supervisors proposal to change the distribution of municipal court fines and forfeitures, with Council concurring. Mayor Tyrell directed Council attention to the memo from staff regarding the 55 mile per hour speed limit, stating he feels that it's no longer necessary and should be changed, and inquired whether Council felt a letter to our federal representatives should be sent from Council or from members individually. Councilman Gillanders stated if Council is going to become involved with federal policy we should also become involved by stating our position on state issues. Councilman Swain felt that when something affects the City Council should take action, but in this case where we don't have any street which is even subject to the 55 mph limit, members as individuals should do what they wish to try to influence our representatives. Councilman Dennis stated he felt individual action would be appro- priate in this case. He personally feels 55 mph to be a reasonable speed and should be enforced. Councilman Atkins stated he is opposed to the 55 mph speed limit but doesn't feel Council can do anything to influence Washington. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Swain, meeting adjourned at 8 :25 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, October 5, 1982, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: Chief Deputy City Clerk