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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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