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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
AUGUST 2, 1983
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Gillanders called. the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 1983, in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Albert Frederico, Seventh Day
Adventist Church, 9664 E. Broadway.
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, Parks and Recreation Director:
Kobett, Planning Director Shaw,.Mark Lowe, Temple
City Times, and David Gero, the Pacesetter.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Swain requested Item B -1 be removed from the Consent
Calendar; Councilman Dennis requested Item B -2 be removed from the
Consent Calendar; Councilman Tyrell requested Item D be removed from
the Consent Calendar. On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell all other items,on the Consent Calendar were
approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 19, 1983.
Approved as written.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed memo from Planning Commission relating to
action taken at their regular meeting held July 26, 1983.
E. APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - CHIP AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
MAINTENANCE AREA 3B - FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84
Approved calendar of events,•approved the specifications for the
chip and slurry seal.program for Maintenance Area 3B, and author -
ized staff,to advertise for bids.
F. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT: PARKING CITATIONS MANAGEMENT, OUT -OF-
STATE VIOLATORS
Approved amendment to contract with Optimal Data to process
out -of -state violator citations and letters to state DMV re-
leasing data information to them.
G. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: JASON E. SHIDELER
Received claim for damages and denied and referred to JPIA.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2181: SB 821 FUNDS.- PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84
Adopted Resolution No. 83 -2181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PEDES-
TRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION
OF ITS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Council Minutes, August 2, 1983 Page 2
I. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2183: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 83 -2183 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 83- 2184: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 83 -2184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $197,766.74 DEMAND NOS. 6133 THRU 6205.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B (1) RESTRICTED PARKING - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD,
EAST SIDE, SERENO DRIVE SOUTHERLY
Councilman Swain stated in reviewing the problems and reasons for
requesting the additional restricted parking, it appears the problem
is a truck parked during the day which not only hinders visability
for exiting vehicles from Sereno Drive, but blocks the view of the
business signs and did not feel an additional 25 feet of red curb .
would solve the problem, but suggested a two hour time limit was
warranted.
George Envall, Traffic Engineer, stated the Traffic Commission made
their recommendation based on the fact that parking in front of the
businesses was not a problem since there was ample parking spaces, .
but visability was a problem and extending the red curb would solve
the visability problem.
Mike Eisner, 5220 No. Rosemead Boulevard, stated that originally the
merchants had asked for a two hour time limit and reached an agree-
ment with the Traffic Commission for the extended red curbing.
Councilman Atkins moved to add a two hour parking time limit, from
7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sundays excepted on the east side of Rosemead
Boulevard, from 70 feet south of the south curb line of Sereno
Drive to a point 333 feet south of said south curb line, subject
signs to have appropriate arrows, in addition to the 10 feet of
red curb, north of the first driveway south of Sereno drive,
seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B (2) TRAFFIC AND ENGINEERING SURVEYS RE
SECTION 40802 (b) CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE
Councilman Dennis stated that while driving in the area of Live Oak
from Baldwin to El Monte Avenue, he noted a discrepancy in the posted
speed limit from that which appeared in the survey report. Traffic
Engineer Envall stated it was his recommendation not to change any
speed limits and he would review that portion of his report.
Councilman Dennis moved to zpprove the Traffic and Engineering
surveys re Section 40802 (b), California Vehicle Code, pursuant to
the memo from the Traffic Engineer dated July 12, 1983, with the
exception of Live Oak Avenue from Baldwin to El Monte Avenue,
seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM D AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS — LIVE OAK
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Councilman Tyrell felt in reviewing the.estimted cost of the Live
Oak Park improvements that the $43,000 figure for the patio shelter
was excessive. After further discussion staff was instructed to
contact the architect with the intent of either a. revised .construc-
tion method and reduced cost of the patio shelter or to remove it
entirelyfromthe bid package and to be placed on the August 16
agenda for action at that time
6. UNFINISHED'BUSINESS:
None.
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7. NEW BUSINESS:
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Charles Mavaro, 5941 North Loma, owner of George's Appliance on
Temple City Boulevard, presented to the City Council a petition
with over 60 signatures representing a group of local residents
and business merchants requesting that the. City suspend and /or
revoke the Social Club status and business license of the Temple
City Alano Club. He stated that presumably it is a rehabilitation
center, however, they are no longer affiliated with A.A. and some
of the problems were: parking in unauthorized areas; blocking drive-
ways and entrance ways; alcohol consumption in front and rear of
premises; minors outside after 10:00 p.m. while parents inside;
debris in parking lot and street; sexual promiscuities in parking
lot; regurgitation and urinating in parking lots; marijuana odor;
fights, disorderly conduct and loud disturbances. He stated further
they have a membership of 250 and only six parking spaces resulting
in125.parking citations with no apparent effect. He also questioned
the allowance of their dance permit because of the apparent over-
crowding of the facilities.
Lt.. Bill Mangan of the Sheriff's Department stated if they have
an aggravated situation he guarantees the cars will be towed away.
He stated further they cannot take action and make arrests for things
they do not see; they can only enforce nuisance violators to the
extent that people want to become involved and they need the coop-
eration of the people who do report it and who do sign papers to
have cars towed away or have people arrested.
Following discussion by councilmembers, Councilman Tyrell moved .
that staff be instructed to have the Sheriff's Department.investi-
gate the alleged problems; the Fire Department check the capacity
limits; the Planning Department check the zoning and propriety of
the dance permit and submit a report to them for the August 16
meeting with the intent of scheduling a public hearing on the
matter for the September .6 City Council Meeting, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
Monica Sinclair, 9843 Wendon, who lives within the East Pasadena
tJater District, expressed concern for the safety of her home be-
cause of the insufficient water flow resulting from obsolete and
corroded water mains and inquired as to the status of the proposed
improvements to be made by the Water company.
Staff was instructed to determine what is being planned by the Water
Company and what can be done, if anything, in the way of enforcing
improvements and request from them a current status report.
RECESS TO CRA:
IAt this time, Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment
Agency, all members being present, approved the minutes of the regular
meeting of July 19, 1983, and adopted the 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.
Council Minutes, August 2, 1983 - Page 4
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE, SAN FRANCISCO
City Manager. Koski stated the 1983 -84 budget approved by the
City Council provides funds for city officials to attend the
League of California Cities conference to be held in San
Francisco, October 2 -5, 1983.
Mayor Gillanders stated under the circumstances he would like
to see some modification of attendance as opposed to a blanket
approval. He felt the chairmen of the commissions should bring
back the information, and considering the financial crises the
City is under, he is concerned about the expenditure of that
kind of money.
Councilman Tyrell stated that although there was merit to Mayor
Gillanders comments he felt it was too late to make the re-
strictions for this year, but that in the future the Council
should . consider a limit on ,those attending.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve attendance for those City
officials wishing to attend the League of California Cities
Conference in San Francisco; October 2 -5, 1983, and authorized
conference expenses as, budgeted and carried on a roll call
vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Swain, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen- Gillanders
ABSTAIN: Councilmen -None
. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE RE: DESIGNATE VOTING
DELEGATE
Councilman Atkins moved to appoint Councilman Dennis delegate
to the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco,
October 2 -5, 1983, and Councilman Swain alternate, seconded by
Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
C. APA CONFERENCE, LAKE TAHOE - OCTOBER 9-12, 1983.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Planning Director's attend-
ance at the American Planning Association Conference at Lake
Tahoe, October 9 -12, 1983, and authorized the necessary ex-
penditures, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously
carried.
D. COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
Councilman Dennis moved to approve plans for earthquake pre-
paredness workshops for 1983 -84 as set forth in .staff memo -
dated July 22, 1983, and authorized staff to make the neces-
sary arrangements, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
E. NEWS RELEASE
A staff news release was presented to the City Council prior
to distribution to the Chamber of Commerce and news media as
to the implications and course of action to alleviate the im-
pact of the recently adopted State budget on local government,
which 'results in a revenue loss for the City of Temple City
of $662,000.
Council Minutes, August 2, 1983.: -,, Page
F. AB -2099 (Parklands Bond Act)
Councilman Dennis referred to recently received correspondence
from Assemblyman Sam Farr requesting support of the Parklands
Bond Act. City Council went on record as opposing this pro-
posed bill on the basis that in light of the State budget pre-
dicament,.it appears inappropriate at this . time for California
to incur any further debt.
12. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Dennis,
meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City
Council will be heard Tuesday, August 16, 1983, 7:30 p.m, in the.
Council Chamber of the City. Hall.
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