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MINUTES
MAY 17, 1983
INITIATION:
I 1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Gillanders called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 1983, in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Robert O'Kane, First United
Methodist Church, 5957 N. Golden West Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gillanders.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Swain, Tyrell, Gillanders
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Assistant
City Manager Kimbrough, Planning Director Shaw, and
Dave Gero, the Pacesetter.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items A through G on the Consent
Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 3, 1983.
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION - Meeting of May 4, 1983,
REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE - 5563 Harker Avenue
Approved request from Traffic Commission for temporary street
closure on August 6, 1983, from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. subject
to adequate Certificate of Insurance as determined by City Attorney.
C. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION - Meeting of May 10, 1983
(1) PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 83 -91: 9649 LONGDEN AVENUE
Adopted Resolution No. 83 -2163 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DELCARING CERTAIN PREMISES TO BE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING ABATEMENT THEREOF.
(2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed memo from Planning Commission relating to action
taken at their regular meeting held May 10, 1983.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2164: INTENTION TO LEVY 1983 -84 ASSESSMENTS.
FOR CITY -WIDE MUNICIPAL LIGHTING DISTRICT
Received Engineer's Report and adopted Resolution No. 83 -2164 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING
ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE 1983 -84 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 for June 7, 1983.
E. JOBS BILL - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Approved the Statement of Community Development Objectives as
proposed by staff and directed staff to prepare a report to the
City Council as to specific projects and cost of work involved.
Council Minutes, May 17, 1983 - Page 2
F. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS - TRACT NO. 37582 (4503 -15 Ellis)
Accepted the work completed as required by the Sanitary Sewer
Agreement; accepted for public use; and released Faithful Per-
formance Bond No. 100956 for Tract No. 37582 in the amount of
$10,600.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2165: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 83 -2165 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $79,932.17 DEMAND NOS. 5698 THRU 5761.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. - STREET LIGHTING IMPROVE-
MENTS: RANCHO REAL ROAD, SULTANA AVENUE TO LOMA AVENUE (Pur-
suant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets & High-
ways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information stating that
at their May 3rd meeting, City Council requested public hearing be
continued to enable Councilmembers to evaluate some of the recently
installed systems as far as lighting intensity and spacing were
concerned. Additionally, Dwight French, Consulting Engineer, had
provided information as to how the spacing and illumination is
determined when an area petitions for a new system.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and invited any-
one wishing to speak to come forward.
Frank Lugo, 9028 Rancho Real Road, stated that although he was
opposed to the street lights, he viewed Sultana Avenue which is
approximately the same length street, and felt the one light which
had been installed at the corner did a good job and two lights on
Rancho Real would be more than ample.
Jeffrey Connor, 9065 Rancho Real Road, stated he had been looking
at various streets for spacing and illuminations and concluded that
four lights would be too many and three would be sufficient. He
stated further that the lights at either end of the street are
shaded by trees.
There being no other person that came forward to speak Councilman
Tyrell moved to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins
and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins stated he has a great respect for Mr. French and
generally agrees with his proposal. However, after investigation-
of the various lighting systems felt that 160 foot spacing provided
adequate lighting.
Councilman Dennis stated Mr. French's points are well taken, but
probably more applicable to collector streets than residential. -
streets.
Councilmembers concurred that based upon their further investigation
it was determined that the installation of three street lights will
provide an adequate level of lighting for that segment of Rancho Real
Road.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Negative Declaration; find
the project is in the best interest of the public; establish a 160
foot spacing modification; and adopt Resolution No. 83 -2158 A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. TEMPLE CITY ORDERING THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 5870 ET SEQ.
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and
unanimously carried.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. - PROPOSED-AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY
ZONING CODE TO PERMIT A SECOND DWELLING UNIT,ON R -1 ZONED
PROPERTY
City Manager Koski presented background information stating that
subsequent to the May 3, 1983, regular meeting of the City Council
a Study Session was held to afford Council the opportunity to re-
view SB 1160 and SB 1134; one which provides for a second unit on
a single family lot, and also the mandate which requires cities to
develop policies with respect thereto. Public hearing was set for
this evening.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and invited any-
one wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one to come
forward to speak, Councilman Tyrell moved to close public hearing,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
City Attorney Martin stated it is difficult to reconcile the two
diametrically opposed points of view: (1) that the R -1 zone, which
is the heart of the residential community, should remain inviolate
without interference from the state courts or legislature; and (2)
there is a need for inexpensive lot utilization through R -1 property.
Three options are available. (1) Enact an ordinance which provides
that certain lots will become subject to a second unit development.
(2) D.o•ndthing which would subject all lots to a CUP and anyone can
apply for a second unit on any lot which must be granted if they meet
the appropriate conditions,. (3) Enact an ordinance prohibiting all
second units and maintain our R -1 zoning inviolate acknowledging in
so doing that second units would be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare of our citizens because of its regional impact.
When adopted the Ordinance will be submitted to the Department of
Housing.
Councilman Tyrell stated that in support of the third option, Temple
City has areas in the R -3 and R -4 zones which have not been developed
to the extent of its capacity, and therefore, increased density would
not be necessary in the R -1 zone..
Councilman Dennis stated it appears as if the state's intent is to
increase the available number of rental housing and he is opposed
to their method of doing it, instead of providing incentive for
multiple units to be built.
Councilman Swain stated if it was necessary to allow second units
that the Planning Commission has come up with a very good ordinance,
however, she felt there was ample land still available in the R -2,
R -3, and R -4 areas for development, and expressed a for
local control rather than state.
Councilman Atkins stated one of the reasons for incorporation of
Temple City is that we might determine our own future and how we
use our land. He felt we are not denying the public low income
housing since there is ample land to be developed in the other
zones before we . attack the integrity of the single family resi-
dential areas.
Mayor Gillanders stated his concern was that the lots which were
suitable for the secondary units were all grouped in one area where-
in there is a tendency to overload a somewhat already limited water
resources in those areas and create a burden on the school system
and sewer system which in turn would create an adverse effect on the
public's health, safety and welfare.
Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct City Attorney Martin to draft
an ordinance which would prohibit second units in the R -I zones be-
cause of the adverse impact on the public's health, safety and wel-
fare that would result from allowing second units within single
family residential zone, seconded by Councilman Atkins, and unan-
imously carried.
Council Minutes, May 17, 1983 - Page 4
C. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 p.m. - PROPOSED USE - REVENUE SHARING
FUNDS
City Manager Koski presented background information, stating the
City must, pursuant to federal law, hold a public hearing on the
proposed use of revenue sharing funds for citizen input. A second,
hearing is required in conjunction with the adoption of the annual
budget. The amount of general revenue funds to be discussed for
fiscal year 1983 -84 is $33,000 which is the fourth quarter allot-
ment. The Federal revenue sharing program terminates September 30,
1983, unless extended by Congress.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and invited any-
one wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one come for-
ward to speak, Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the public hear-
ing to June 21, 1983, in conjunction with the public hearing on the
proposed 1983 -84 budget, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani-
mously carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. ADOPTION OF THE 1982 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE
City Manager Koski presented background information stating that
the Electrical Code is continually upgraded and is published on a
three -year cycle. The significant changes include clarification
of plan checking requirements and approval of electrical material
and equipment.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 83 -539 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION
7300 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE AS CONTAINED IN THE 1982
EDITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE, by title only.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and set public
hearing June 7, 1983, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani-
mously carried.
8, COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Marianne Milch, Manager of the Temple City Chamber of Commerce
stated the upcoming community events include:
May 24 - Residential Recognition Program which will feature:
Temple City High School Jazz Band
Boy Scout Troop 174 will present Eagle Scout Award
Preview of the 19 Miss Temple City contestants
Lou Merritt will be honored as Outstanding Older American
May 25 - Temple City Birthday Celebration Social Mixer
June 2 - Miss Temple City Contest
June 3 - Chamber of Commerce Installation of Officers
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time, Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 3, 1983, and adopted resolution approving warrants and
demands. 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.
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL CONTROL AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
HUMANE SOCIETY
City Manager Koski presented background information stating that
Temple City along with some of the neighboring cities participate
in a Joint Powers Authority called the San Gabriel Valley Animal
Control Authority which Authority contracts with the San Gabriel
Valley Humane Society for animal shelter services. The existing
agreement with the Humane Society expires on December 31, 1983.
The new proposed agreement would be at a rate of $21,500 per year.
The Humane Society has proposed an interim rate adjustment. To
accomplish this, each member city must approve an amendment to the
existing agreement.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the amendment and the proposed
reduction in cost in order that Councilman Dennis may approve the
amendment as the City's representative to the Authority Board,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
B. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP TRACT NO. 37580 - SEEMAN SCHOOL SITE
BETWEEN HALLOWELL, HALIFAX, ARDEN
City Manager Koski presented background information stating that
the City has received a letter from the.. County of Los Angeles De-
partment of County Engineer - Facilities indicating that the map of
Tract 37580 has been checked and is ready for Council approval and
acceptance of dedications thereon. Attached to that letter were
agreements and securities which were transmitted to the City for
approval and acceptance to satisfy requirements for the filing of
the subject map.
Councilman Tyrell moved to accept the recommendations of the County/
Engineer's Report approving the final map; accepted easements; ap-
proved and accepted the work agreements and bonds; found the project
will not violate any of the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act
and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the Map
acceptance of any dedications thereon, seconded by Councilman Atkins
and unanimously carried.
C. L. A. COUNTY ENGINEER'S BUILDING - ACQUISITION AGREEMENT
City Manager Koski stated that Councilman Tyrell has today renego-
tiated what hopefully will be the final change in the Acquisition
Agreement for purchase of the County Engineer's Building.
Councilman Tyrell moved that in the event the agreement is accepted
by the County, that Mayor is authorized to sign the agreement on be-
half of the City, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously
carried.
D. EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE
City Manager Koski stated the City staff has investigated earthquake'
coverage with the Joint Powers Insurance Authority for the four loca-
tions which are vital to City operations: City Hall, Pentland, Live
Oak Park and the EOC at a cost of $1824.
Mayor Gillanders stated this was good coverage for the cost of the
premium and would cost approximately five times more from any other
insurance source.
Councilman Tyrell moved that Staff be instructed to arrange for
earthquake insurance through the Joint Powers Insurance Authority
to cover the four listed locations at a cost of $1824, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
Council Minutes, May 17,1983 - Page 6
E. STREET SIGNS
Councilman Tyrell requested that staff be directed to erect a speed
sign northbound on El Monte between Lower Azusa and Freer. He also
requested staff to investigate the posting of signs relating to the
prohibition of illegal parking in the designated parking spaces of
the City Hall Parking Lot.
F. Councilman Tyrell referred to the June issue of Reader's Digest
and requested that copies of the article "Parents Against Pot" be
made available to other Councilmembers.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Swain, meet-
ing adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council
will be held Tuesday, June 7, 1983, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall.
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