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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1983-09-06_Regular 1983CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 INITIATION: I1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Gillanders called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 1983, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend David Willett, Temple City Grace Brethren Church, 5537 North Temple City Boulevard. 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, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Julie Estrada, Tetple City Times and David Gero, the Pacesetter 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Tyrell requested Items B(1) and J be removed from the Con- sent Calendar. Councilman Atkins requested Items K and L be removed from the Consent Calendar. On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Tyrell all other items on the Consent Calendar were unani- mously approved as recommended. 1 1 A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of August. 23. Approved as written. B. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of August 23, 1983. �. C. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 15431 - 8760 BURGHARDT AND 6011 MUSCATEL (R -1 ZONE) Approved map; accepted street as offered for dedication; found the project will not violate any of the provisions of the subdivision Map Act; approved and accepted work agreement to construct sanitary sewers; and authorized City Clerk to endorse approval on, the face of the map. D. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM - TRACT NO. 38313: 13 -UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 5122 -5124 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD Found all work completed as required by the Subdivision Water Sys- tems Agreement; released the Surety Bond in the amount of $72,000; and instructed City Clerk to notify the City Engineer, Continental Insurance Company and Rosemead Villa of the Council's action. E. PROPOSAL BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - REMOVAL' OF LIVE TREES Approved Negative Declaration and approved Southern California Edison Company request for removal of five palm trees contingent upon replacement of the recommended trees in 20 -inch box size. Council Minutes, September 6, 1983 - Page 2 F. AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR STATE GRANT FUNDS: URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM Approved use of Urban Open Space and. Recreation Program funds for the improvement of building facilities at Live Oak Park; authorized staff to file an application for funds in the amount of $1,662.00; and adopted Resolution No. 83 -2188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUND UNDER THE ROBERTI Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FO IMPROVEMENTS AT LIVE OAK PARK. G RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS: STUDENT AND THE LAW PROGRAM - TEMPLE CITY U UNIFIED'SCHOOL DISTRICT /LUTHERAN SCHOOL /ST. LUKE'S /CLEMINSON SCHOOLS Approved Student and the Law agreements for the 1983 -84 school year with Oak Avenue, First Lutheran, St. Luke's and Cleminson Schools and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreements. H ACCEPTANCE OF BID - CHIP AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM, MAINTENANCE AREA 3B - FISCAL YEAR 1983 -84 Accepted low bid from Ted. R. Jenkins in the amount of $130,037.60 for chip and slurry seal in the specified areas and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign. I. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - STREET LIGHTING CONVERSION, PHASE III CAMELLIA AVENUE, KAUFFMAN AVENUE, PORTIONS OF LAS TUNAS DRIVE Accepted work performed pursuant to contract; authorized payment in the amount of $15,523; authorized filing Notice of Completion and release of 10% retention at the end of the 35 -day lien period. M. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2190: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 83-2190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL. N. RESOLUTION NO. 83 -2189: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 83-2191 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $196,076.13 DEMAND NOS. 6287 THRU 6389. 1 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM B(1) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPLE CITY ZONING CODE RE: LODGES, MEETING HALLS AND SOCIAL CLUBS TO BE PERMITTED ONLY WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Councilman Tyrell referred to Item 10 of the Guidelines for Lodges, Meet -. ing Halls and Social Clubs and felt that the staff rather than City Council should have the authority to issue the permit for dances or other occasions which require special authorization. Councilman Tyrell moved public hearing be set for September 20 regard- ing the proposed amendment to the Temple City zoning code, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM J EMERGENCY PLAN FOR CITY OF TEMPLE CITY City Manager Koski stated this is the draft of the emergency plan for the City which has been revised as required by the state's four year review cycle and has been developed to meet the guidlines of the office of Emergency Services and Federal. Emergency Management Agency. The adoption of the plan by Council is required to receive Federal emer- gency preparedness funds. Councilman Tyrell in reference to Page 4- felt that there are many other organizations beside the Red Cross that are very good; could be used; and should be explored. Additionally. on page 47, he felt the Alhambra Health Center is too far removed from Temple City in an emergency situa- tion and perhaps the medical center across the street should' be utilized. Council Minutes, September 6, 1983 - "Page 3 City Manager Koski stated that the reason the Red Cross was :singled out is that they have a designated function chartered by the Federal government to move in in cases of emergencies. Also, the Alhambra Health Center is the only county institution in the vacinity which has responsibility in regard to immunizations and at the present time we have definite commitments from these organizations. Following discussion by Councilmembers, it was determined that rather than delay its adoption, the Emergency Plan be approved as is; that other organizations be explored; and if a commitment can be obtained from them, an addendum can be added to the present plan. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the City Emergency Plan and authorized staff to publish copies for distribution, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM K UTILIZATION OF PROPOSITION "A" TRANSPORTATION FUNDS Councilman Atkins stated he objected to the City paying for RTD bus information signs when it should be their responsibility. It was con- cluded that although this point is well taken the City does have a duty to our residents and if the City does not supply the signs, no one else will. Councilman Tryell moved to approve the expenditure of Proposition A Transportation Funds as outlined in staff memo of August 18 and auth- orized City Clerk to file application with Los Angeles County Trans- portation Commission for use of Proposition "A" funds, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM L RE- ROOFING OF LIVE OAK PARK FACILITIES: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO GO TO BID Councilman Atkins noted that the Certificate of Guarantee was incorrect and should be amended. City Manager Koski stated staff is aware and is making the necessary changes. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the specifications for the re- roofing of the Live Oak Park Facilities; approve the advertising and receiving of bids; and approve calendar of events, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS = WEDGE - WOOD STREET - ALESSANDRO TO ENCINITA AVENUE City Manager Koski presented background information stating the City Council at their regular meeting of August 16, 1983, set public hear- ing for this evening regarding the installation of four street lights on existing wooden utility poles with overhead service on the subject streets at the request of property owners. The proposed lighting was field checked and approved by the City's Lighting Engineer, Dwight French, and the spacing meets current lighting standards. The property owners are aware of the required annexation to Zone A and the rate in- crease from $3.50 to $11.50 annually. Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Ethel Fisher, 9227 Wedgewood Street, stated she had originated the petition and everyone was willing to sign if the existing poles were utilized and there would be no additional installation costs involved. Councilman Dennis moved to close public hearing; approve the Negative Declaration; find the project is in the best interest of the public; adopt Resolution No. 83 -2182 A RESOLU.JTION 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 Council Minutes, September 6, 1983 - Page 4 and instruct the Superintendent of Streets to initiate proceedings to annex the area into Zone A of the City -Wide Lighting District, seconded by Councilman Atkins, and unanimously carried. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. COMMUNICATIONS: ill A. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS: REQUEST TO USE CITY HALL AS CHECK -IN CENTER ON NOVEMBER 8, 1983, FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION City Manager Koski stated the Registrar- Recorder's office has requeste the use of the City Hall facilities as a. check -in center for the November 8, 1983, election. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the use of the City Hall as a check - in center for the November 8 election, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. B. TEMPLE CITY ALANO CLUB City Council received and made part of the file, a communication re- ceived from a concerned citizen regarding the Temple City Alano Club activities. Since two of the Counci.lniembers will be in San Francisco during the week. of October 4 Council meeting, it was deemed advisable to reschedule the Alano Club public hearing from the 'October 4 to the November 1, 1983, meeting. Councilman Tyrell moved to reschedule the Alano Club public hearing to the November 1, 1983, City - Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. 9 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward to speak. RECESS TO CRA: 1 At this time, Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency, approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1983; adopted a budget for the fiscal year 1983 -84; adopted Resolution approving Develop- ment and Design Controls for Block "C" within the Rosemead Redevelopment Project; approved signage for Horne Savings temporary facility; 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. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. RESIGNATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER MARK SCHROCK City Manager Koski stated the City received a letter from Commissioner Schrock tendering his resignation effective September 30, 1983. Councilman Tyrell requested staff to send a letter of appreciation accepting his resignation with regrets. Staff will implement the necessary procedure to fill the vacancy. B. PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT STANDARDS Council received the staff report on the proposed standards for the installation of residential street lighting criteria for their con- sideration for adoption at the next Council meeting. ;. Council Minutes, September 6, 1983 - Page 5 C. SURPLUS CHEESE AND BUTTER PROJECT Council received the staff report on the surplus cheese and butter distributed to eligible citizens on August 24, 1983. D. EAST PASADENA WATER COMPANY City Manager Koski submitted a memo and copy of the Public Utilities Commission report which would be a part of the hearing to be held on September 12, 1983, regarding their application for a loan to upgrade their water system and also their request to increase the rates for water service. Councilman Dennis acknowledged receipt of staff report dated September 6, 1983, which addressed the procedure for the property owners to -create a water district and the funds available for development of a water system. Also attached was a series of questions relating to the present operation of the water company. He stated he wanted the Council to be aware of the options available and responses that can be made to those concerned Temple City residents who live within the East Pasadena Water Company service area. E. PURCHASE OF AERIAL LIFT TREE TRUCK Mayor Gillanders presented a request from staff for authorization to make an offer on an available used tree lift truck which has been approved in the 1983 -84 budget. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive bidding procedures and authorized staff to negotiate with Asplundh for the purchase of a used aerial lift tree truck, seconded by Councilman Atkins, and unanimously carried. F. MARCH ON THE CAPITOL Councilman Swain reported on the trip with Mayor Gillanders and City Manager Koski to Sacramento and their meeting with the legislature and Senator Russell regarding subventions which the City is losing and are now being taken by the State thus reducing the General Fund revenue by 25 %. They met also with the League and 15 other no- property- tax cities and representatives from the Governor's office. Temple City proposed that litigation to get access to property tax pool was in order. Councilman Tyrell suggested, since Senator Russell is just becoming familiar with the Temple City area and the problems that face no- property -tax cities, it might be helpful if Councilmembers met with him for a breakfast session. Councilmembers concurred and requested staff make arrangements for the breakfast with Senator Russell. G. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY ANIMAL CONTROL Councilman Dennis requested Council's concurrence on the San Gabriel Valley Animal Control Authority proposed changes in the agreement whereby a different formula for the allocations of the costs to cities will be used. Previously the formula used was based on population. The Administrative Committee is proposing that a formula based on 75% of impounds and 25% on population with an adjustment for the City of San Gabriel which houses the facility be adopted. Council concurred with the proposed new formula. H. 1983 FIREWORKS ACTIVITIES AND DAMAGE REPORT Council received the fireworks activities and damage report and noted that damages have been going down through the joint efforts with law enforcement and requested staff express Council's appreciation to Fire Chief Bragdon for their ongoing work. Council Minutes, September 6, 1983 - Page _6 I. TEMPLE CITY PONY -COLT LEAGUE. Mayor Gillanders displayed a medal presented by. Mr. Shimsuke Itoh on behalf of the Japan Pony Baseball Association to the City of Temple City in appreciation for efforts in promoting international- friendship and good will through.youth baseball: 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Dennis, meet- ing adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, September 20, 1983, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: