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MINUTES
AUGUST 7, 1984
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Swain called the regular meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:34 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 1984, in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Paul Montoya, St. Luke's Catholic
Church, 9451 E. Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Swain
Absent: Councilmen - Tyrell
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,,- Planning
Director Shaw, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett,
Public Works Coordinator Peterson, Julie Estrada,
Temple City Times and Arch Miller, Pacesetter.
Councilman Gillanders moved to excuse Councilman Tyrell for cause,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
5 CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Dennis requested Item C(1) be removed from the Consent
Calendar. Mayor Swain requested Item G be removed. On motion by
Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Gillanders all other items
on the Consent Calendar were unanimously approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of July 17, 1984.
Approved as written.
B. PARKING COMMISSION ACTION - MEETING OF JULY 11, 1984
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Parking
Commission at their regular meeting.
C. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC C0MMISSI0N MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1984:
(2) 4 -WAY STOP - GOLDEN WEST AND LIVE OAK AVENUES
Concurred with Traffic Commission recommendation that a 4 -way stop
at the intersection of Golden West and Live Oak Avenues is not
necessary, and authorized the installation of "WATCH THROUGH TRAFFIC"
signs below the existing stop signs at the intersection.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: REPAINTING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND STRIPING -
SCHOOLS, SELECT SYSTEM STREETS, AND MAINTENANCE AREAS 1, 2, and 3.
Accepted low bid from Traffic Operations, Inc. in the amount of
$27,464.15 for the repainting of pavement markings and striping,
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 83/84 -1 - WHEEL-
CHAIR RAMPS, BUS BENCH PADS, AND SIDEWALK /CURB & GUTTER RECONSTRUCTION
Accepted low bid from Damon Construction Company in the amount of
$62,018.25 for Concrete Construction Project 83/84 -1 and authorized
Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement.
F. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: PURCHASE OF TURF MOWER
Accepted low bid from Downey Mower and Saw Company and authorized
purchase of tractor mower in the sum of $8,827.79.
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H. REQUEST TO PURCHASE SKI.PLOADER TRACTOR
Waived bid procedures and authorized purchase of a used Ford 420
tractor with loader and scraper.
I. PROGRESS PAYMENT NO. 1: CDBG JOBS BILL - CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK
PROJECT NO. JB -751 (Portions of Hermosa, Sultana, Hart, Loma and
Encinita) - Frontier Concrete Construction
Authorized Progress Payment No. 1 in the sum of $32,877.85 to
Frontier Concrete Construction Company for work performed under
the contract.
J. APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A REQUEST
FOR ZONE VARIANCE TO REDUCE REQUIRED LOT FRONTAGE ON A CUL -DE -SAC
FROM 35 FEET TO 28 FEET + AND APPROVAL OF A TWO -LOT PARCEL MAP
(5302 Noel Drive, Temple :City)
Set public hearing for.August 21, 1984, to hear appellant claims
that variance will create parking, water flow and fire hazard
problems.
K. 1984 -85 CHIP AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM
Approved plans and specifications for the 1984 -85 Chip and Slurry
Seal Program and authorized staff to solicit bids.
L. APPROVAL OF CONCEPT FOR SERVICES, RELOCATION, AND TEMPORARY
FACILITIES FOR THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Approved the concept; of services for the building department, its
relocation, and proposed temporary modular facility as detailed
in staff memo of July 27, 1984.
M. APPROVAL OF CASH REGISTER FUND
Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2293 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0 III
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ES'T'ABLISHING A CASH REGISTER FUND.
N. APPROVAL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN -
MARCH 1984
Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2296 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITYCONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MAN -
AGEMENT PLAN - NONHAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT.
0. REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS - LIGHT FIXTURES FOR TEMPLE CITY PARK
Approved reappropriation of funds inthe sum of $5,653 not expended
in fiscal year 1983 -84 for thpi purchase of high pressure sodium
light fixtures to replace the existing incandescent light fixtures
in Temple City Park.:
P. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -2294: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL
Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2294 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PERSONNEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 84 -2295: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2295 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 0
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS,IN THE SUM OF
$300,641.35 DEMAND NOS. 3109'THRU 8229.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C(1.) EDWARDS THEATER PARKING /TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
Councilman Dennis stated he had requested removal of this item from
the Consent Calendar to,see i_f anyoiae was present who wanted to address
the issue.
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Jim Roth, 5822 Sultana, • t'at6a the pr'ob`lems of parking, noise, and
debris continue surrounding the Edwards.Theater. He stated further,
last year Mr. Edwards had agreed to stagger his movies which he did
for two weeks only; this year he promised to have parking monitors
on the parking lot which he did for two weeks, but there has not
been monitoring during the last two week ends.
Mayor Swain stated Dr. Coleman was not willing to lease his property
for additional parking and staff is still waiting to hear from Exxon
regarding the leasing of their property. In the meantime, staff was
directed to check with Mr. Edwards to obtain a status report from
him regarding the parking monitors and movie scheduling.
Councilman Atkins moved to receive and file the Traffic Commission
recommendation that the present parking restrictions in the vicinity
of Edwards•Theater'be maintained; that no further restrictions be en-
acted at this time; and to defer further discussion pending response
from Exxon and a status report from Mr. Edwards, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM G. ORDINANCE NO. 84 -551 (2nd reading) RELATING
TO ANIMAL CONTROL
City Manager Koski stated staff is requesting this matter . be continued
in order to publish a summary of the lengthy ordinance rather than the
full ordinance. 44L4
Councilman Atkins moved to continue the 2nd reading of Ordinance No.
84 -551 to the September 4 City Council meeting, seconded by Councilman
Dennis and unanimously carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION OF CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT 70 -317: BURGER KING - 5541 Rosemead Boulevard
(continued from July 17, 1984, meeting)
City Manager Koski presented background information stating City Council
at their July 17, 1984, meeting considered an appeal of Planning Com-
mission approval for modification of a conditional use permit to allow
a children's play area in conjunction with the existing Burger King
Restaurant. Council tentatively indicated approval of the request at
their July 17 meeting and instructed the City Attorney to incorporate
additional conditions related to the reinforcement of the wrought -iron
fence and pilasters adjacent to Rosemead Boulevard, traffic flow and
control. The proposed resolution as prepared by the City Attorney was
submitted to the applicant and is now before the Council for final con-
sideration. Applicant has concurred with the additional conditions.
Councilman Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No. 84 -2292 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING MODIFICATION TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 70 -317, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani-
mously carried.
B. RECOMMENDATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY 5, 1984:
TRAFFIC SIGNAL STUDY - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND WOODRUFF AVENUE
Council agreed to defer action on this item until the September 4, 1984,
meeting when full Council would be present since Councilman. Tyrell had
expressed his concern on this issue.
C. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT - YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
City Manager Koski presented background information stating City Council
continued approval of the one year agreement for Dial -A -Ride service
pending the receipt of additional information. The current fleet con-
sists of three taxicabs and two vans, one of which is equipped with a
lift mechanism for accessibility to the handicapped. The purchase of
the new vehicles (scheduled for September delivery) will make a total
of five taxicabs and three vans, two of which are equipped for the
handicapped. Yellow Cab Company is registered with the Public Utilities
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Commission and on their behalf are inspected three times a year by
the California highway Patrol. Additionally Yellow Cab inspects all
vehicles bimonthly. With the employment of new personnel, in -house
repairs will be made as soon as problems are detected.
Debbie Tarren, 9665 Workman, stated she was an epileptic; had called
for the service on Saturday from Thrifty's and was told it would be a
20 minute wait; after waiting an hour she called back and was told they
had been there, however, she had not seen a vehicle that had Yellow
Cab or Dial -A -Ride markings and if • they came they must have come in
an unmarked cab. She also stated she has encountered opposition by
the cab company possibly due tp the fact that she is young and her
handicap is not apparent.,;
Mayor Swain stated Council appreciated her willingness to come forward
and staff will check into the question of unmarked cabs.
Councilman Gillanders moved to renew the one -year agreement with Yellow
Cab company of San Gabriel Valley'to provide the Dial -A -Ride service
for senior citizens and the handicapped, with travel allowed within
Temple City for any purpose, and trips outside of Temple City (Arcadia,
Rosemead, El Monte and San Gabriel) for doctor's appointments and
government services and programs only, with the added provisions
allowing City inspection of the vehicles at any time and the option
to withhold monthly payments if the vehicles are not properly main-
tained, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
D. SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATING TO STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT -
FEES
City Manager Koski presented background information stating this matter
has been carried over from previous meetings wherein discussions were
held as to the desirability and'practicality of calling for a Special
Municipal Election and presenting two measures to the electorate in
November to. correspond with the General Election. The two measures
pertain to the continuing ;of the assessments and other City charges
and fees that'would be in jeopardy.should Proposition 36 (Jarvis IV
measure) pass, and it appears important to present to the electorate
the opportunity to vote on . these' two. measures to retain local control
over the lighting district if Proposition 36 passes.
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 84 -2287 calling for a
Special Municipal Election.; Resolution No. 84 -2288 requesting the L.A.
County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the Special Municipal Elec-
tion with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 6, 1984;
and Resolution No. 84 -2289 authoriz.ing the Council to file written argu-
ments regarding the ballot measures, and directing the City Attorney to
prepare impartial analyses, seconded by 'Councilman Gillanders and unani-
mously carried.
E. PROPOSED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAJINGS - NEW CITY HALL
City Manager Koski presented background information stating Dave Oakley,
Architect, has submitted design development drawings for City Council
review and approval, which drawings. :ref.lect previous discussions be-
tween the Architect and Council regarding the main entry. Also, the
existing garage building would be :converted to a large meeting room
with storage, kitchen andrestr.00ms with the restrooms servicing the
Temple City Park patrons:' Cost estimates for the seven various im-
provements are estimated at a:total of $1,086,102 which will be bid
on separately and at the time of bidding Council will have the option
of picking and choosing which, : if riot 'all, improvements should be
included. .
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve Design Development Drawings and
Estimated Budget, seconded by Councilman. Atkins and unanimously carried.
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7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. APPEAL OF A CONDITION OF APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A REQUEST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING THE
EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING CHURCH FACILITY (APPELLANT: FIRST BAP-
TIST CHURCH OF TEMPLE CITY, 6019 BALDWIN AVENUE, TEMPLE CITY
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the Plan-
ning Commission granted the subject conditional use permit allowing
expansion of an existing church facility. Applicant is appealing con-
dition five of the approved CUP which states that prior to issuing
building permits, the church shall develop sufficient parking spaces
to meet ordinance requirements. Applicant is requesting a permit to
convert the two existing classrooms into a Library -Media Center prior
to providing the required parking spaces which they will do before ex-
pansion of the entire project. Their problem is they were contingently
bequeathed a gift which would be in jeopardy if construction was not
commenced within a prescribed period of time. After conversion of
the classrooms, they will provide the additional parking requirements
prior to expansion of the facilities. Council has the authority to
hear this matter on the record or set it for public hearing.
Councilman Atkins moved to include the minutes of the Planning Com-
mission as part of the record, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and
unanimously carried.
Following discussion, OtilmciIman. Atkinidiknoved to grant the appeal on
Resolution No. 84- 1133PC to permit the conversion of specific class-
rooms into a Library- Media;Center, subject to additional parking being
provided prior to commencenert of the expansion of the remaining pro-
ject, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
8 COMMUNICATIONS:
A. 1984 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL EVALUATION & FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Co'uncilmembers received and filed the evaluation report regarding this
year's Camellia Festival. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the en-
dorsement of William Swain as General Chairman of the 1985 Camellia
Festival.
9 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mike Orr, 9102 Hermosa Drive, requested clarification of the City Coun-
cil action on Consent Calendar .Item C(1),''regardirig Edwards Theater
wherein that item was received and filed, did that mean it was tabled?
Mayor Swain stated Council had received and filed the Traffic Commis-
sion report and their recommendation not to change any of the traffic
patterns at this time and Council would proceed to try and locate more
available parking which would be back on the agenda at a future meeting.
Responding to Mr. Orr's request, Mayor Swain stated he would be notified
of the next meeting that this issue would be discussed.
Bill Swain, 5758 Agnes, thanked Council for their endorsement of his
chairmanship to the Camellia Festival and with community cooperation
the 1985 Camellia Festival will be successful and pleasing to everyone.
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time, Council recessed to meet as the Cort unu
nity Redevelopment Agency;
approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July-17, 1984; approved re-
vised site plan and amendment to Participation Agreement for Burger King;
approved request for filming in the CRA parking area by Paramount Pictures;
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. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES CONFERENCE RE: DESIGNATE VOTING
DELEGATE
Councilman Gillanders moved to authorize Mayor Swain as designated
voting delegate for the League Annual Conference in September,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
B. CITY MANAGER'S VACATION
Councilman Gillanders suggested that since a week of the City Manager'
vacation would be spent in Hawksbury Shire representing the City, that
a Minute Order appointing him as an official delegate of the City for
the period of his stay would be appropriate.
Mayor Swain stated, additionally, any funds expended to entertain our
Sister City friends should be allowed and suggested a letter of Greet-
ing from the City Council accompany him.
Councilman Gillanders moved that the City Manager be appointed as an
official delegate of the City while in Australia, and authorized the
expenditure of any funds expended for official duties, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
C. SISTER CITY
Councilman Gillanders stated in radio communication with Hawkesbury
Shire, it was indicated that the Hawkesbury District Band has received
funding and would like to come to Temple City to march in the Camellia
Festival parade. Therefore, 'it is suggested the officers of our Sister
City Association contact the Camellia Festival Chairman indicating that
the Hawkesbury Shire District band has requested permission to partici-
pate in the Camellia Festival.
Mayor Swain, noting that Mr. Pitts, President of the Sister City Com-
mittee was in the audience, thanked him for the work he has done with
the Sister City group and offered Council assistance, if needed, in
making arrangements between'the Hawkesbury District Band and the
Camellia :Festival Committee.
12 ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Gillanders,
meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council
will be held Tuesday, August 21, 1984, 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber
of the City Hall. •
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