HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1984-08-21_Regular 1984CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
AUGUST 21, 1984
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Swain called the regular meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 1984, in the Council Chamber of
the City Hall.
2. The invocation was given by Bishop William Hatch, Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter -Day Saints, 6249 Kauffman.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen - Atkins, Dennis, Tyrell, Swain
Absent: Councilmen - Gillanders
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning
Director Shaw, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett,
Public Works Coordinator Peterson, and Judy Cook,
Temple City Times.
Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse Councilman Gillanders for cause,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Atkins moved to approve Items A through J on the Consent
Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried, Councilman Tyrell abstaining as to Item A.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES " - Regular Meeting of August 7, 1984.
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 1984:
(1) PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
Received Commission recommendation for proposed ordinance
which specifies penalities for violators of Park Rules and
Regulations and instructed City Attorney to introduce Ordi-
nance for 1st reading at the September 4 meeting.
(2) REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK FACILITIES - TEMPLE CITY
AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
Approved Temple City American Little League use of the north
and south baseball diamonds and a portion of the grassed area
and concession stand from February 1, 1985, through July 31,
1985; and use of Live Oak Park Shelter Area for annual Pancake
Breakfast, all subject to the required certificate of insurance
and park rules as set forth in staff memo dated August 16, 1984.
C. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning
Commission at their August 14, 1984, meeting.
D. APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM - FROM 1985 -1988
Approved the three -year cooperative agreement between Temple City
and the County of Los Angeles participating in the Los Angeles
Urban County Community Development.Block Grant Program from
July 1, 1985, through June 30, 1988.
Council Minutes, August 21, 1984 - Page 2
E. FALCON COMMUNICATIONS - INTERNAL CORPORATE REORGANIZATION
Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2297 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE INTERNAL CORPORATE RE-
ORGANIZATION OF FALCON COMMUNICATIONS.
F. 1. BUDGET FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE FACILITIES
2. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
Approved proposed budget for temporary office facilites; approved
appropriation of funds in • the amount of $8,000 from General Fund
reserve; amended 1984 -85 adopted budget accordingly; and approved
extension of time for County:Engin:eer to vacate facilities.
G CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: DANIEL CHACON
Received claim for damages and denied and referred to JPIA.
H. SET PUBLIC HEARING -.ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS -
ARDENEL AVENUE, 5200 BLOCK (Pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act
of 1911, Streets and Highways Code)
Accepted the installation of one street light on the 5200 block
of Ardenel Avenue; set public hearing for September 18, 1984, to
approve assessments; and instructed the Superintendent of Streets
to so notify the property owners.
I. SET PUBLIC HEARING - ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS
WORKMAN AVENUE, ALESSANDRO AVENUE TO OAK AVENUE (Pursuant to Chap-
ter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code)
Accepted the installation of one street light on subject block;
set public hearing fpr'September 18, 1984, to approve assessments;
and instructed the Superintendent of Streets to so notify the
property owners.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -2298: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Adopted.Resolution No, 84 -2298 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY`ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$143,199.71 DEMAND NOS. 8230 THRU 8310.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. - ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING IM-
PROVEMENTS - CAMELLIA AVENUE, SPARK'LETT STREET TO LOWER AZUSA ROAD
(Pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and
Highways Code)
City Manager Koski presented background information stating City
Council at their regular meeting of July 17, 1984, set public hearing
to approve assessments to property owners regarding the installation
of four street lights on new marbelite standards with overhead service.
The installation has been confirmed by staff and energized by Edison
on June 27, 1984. Cost of_ installation was $968 resulting in an assess-
ment of $37.23 per property owner.`
Mayor Swain declared the' public hearing open and invited anyone wishing
to speak to come forward. There being no one that came forward to
speak, Councilman Dennis moved to close public hearing, seconded by
Councilman Atkins, and unanimously carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the assessments as detailed in the
staff report dated August`'13, 1984,, and directed the Superintendent of
Streets to notify property Owners and collect the assessments, seconded
by Councilman Atkins, and unanimously carried.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. - 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: (Appellant: Rudolph E. Acosta - 5308
Noel Drive, Temple City)
:ylittvf .
Council Minutes, August 21, 1984 P1age 3
City Manager Koski presented .;.backgroundinformation stating Council
set public hearing for this'- evening' to "hear the appeal of a decision
by the Planning Commission for a zone variance at 5302 Noel Drive.
The Planning Commission found that there are exceptional circumstances
given the large size, shape and location of the lot, and that zone
variance is necessary to allow for the reasonable development of the
property. The issues claimed by appellant were raised before the Plan-
ning Commission and the Commission determined that parking was adequate
and the problems of drainage and fire hazard were addressed in letters
from the Fire Department and Consulting Engineer, both letters con-
cluding no adverse affect by the development.
Mayor Swain stated the Council has the correct portion of the July 10
Planning Commission minutes before them and at this time the Council -
members reviewed those minutes. Councilman Atkins moved to include
all prior records and minutes of the Planning Commission as part of
the record, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
Mayor Swain delcared the public hearing open and 'invited anyone wish-
ing to speak to come forward.
City Attorney Martin stated the matters testified to before the Plan-
ning Commission have been set forth in the minutes of the Planning
Commission which have been made available to Council; and it is not
necessary to repeat, however, anyone wishing to come forward may re-
peat if they wish.
Rudolph Acosta, 5308 Noel Drive, Appellant, stated at the time this
matter was before the Planning Commission, he had presented a petition
from the surrounding residents in opposition to this development be-
cause they felt it would have an irreversible impact on the neighbor-
hood in creating a parking problem; a drainage problem; and a potential
fire hazard due to the location of one of the structures at the end of
a long driveway. He stated further that when the residents had gone
before the Planning Commission they were informed that the Fire and
Sheriff's departments had reviewed the plan and no concerns were in-
dicated, however, upon his communications with these departments he
was told their first communication was the August 16th approval by
Chief McCann . and questioned the Planning Director's statements.
Planning Director Shaw stated the City files have records of the cir-
culation list having been made prior to July 10 to the Fire and
Sheriff's Departments and when no responses were received the pre-
sumption was that there was no problem.
Steve Terry, 5309 Noel, stated his main objection was the parking
problem that is already at a minimum for their visitors and the new
development would only further jeopardize it.
Ken Mullen, representing the owner of the development, stated the
additional driveway does eliminate a parking space or approximately
10 feet and responding to inquiry from Councilman Tyrell stated the
20 foot wide driveway provides sufficient access for emergency vehicles.
There being no one else that came forward to speak, Councilman Atkins
moved to close public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins stated he visited the property and felt the over-
grown trees on the parcel presented more of a police problem and
potential fire hazard and the development would be to the advantage
of the neighbors. Also, the property is so unique, it is worthy of
granting the variance as a good approach to a difficult problem.
Councilman Dennis agreed with Councilman Atkins and that the property
is basically a land locked parcel which cannot be used for much else
than what is being proposed and many cul -de -sac streets pose similar
types of problems.
Mayor Swain felt the property is difficult to maintain in its present
state; is badly overgrown and in need of care; the long driveway would
alleviate some of the parking problem; and the valuation of the surround-
ing properties in the area would be enchanced by the development.
- Council Minutes, August. 21, 1984 - Page 4
Councilman Tyrell stated he would be in favor of the development if
the width of the driveway would be extended from 12' to 16' which -
would then provide parking spaces the entire length of the driveway.
Councilman Atkins moved to deny the appeal and reaffirm the decision
of the Planning Commission approving Zone Variance 84 -724 and Parcel
Map 16455 for 5302 Noel Drive, with the additional condition that the
rear property have a driveway. not less than 16 feet wide, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
C. PROPOSED PARK AND RID; LOT
City Manager Koski presented background information stating the
Parking Commission held a special public hearing on August 8 with
property owners and tenants Within Vehicle Parking District No. 1
to review the proposed Park and Ride lot which has been under study
and consideration for several months. • At the public hearing, owners
and tenants of properties Within that parking district expressed ob-
jections to the location'of the lot:which would take away prime park-
ing spaces in the heart of the business district without benefit•to
the businesses in that area. In addition, the Parking Commission
expressed concerns regarding the adticipated difficulties with en-
forcement and.assurances that' Would have to be made with the Los
Angeles County Transportation Commission primarily that if at any
time in the future the facility isFno longer used for Park and Ride
purposes, the City would be.req.uired to'-reimburse the Proposition A
fund for full cost of the project:plus interest. The Commission
recommended as an alternative lot a new parking facility be con-
structed at 5915 Primrose, however; LACTC may deny funding that lot
as it is too far removed from a major bus stop.
Mayor Swain stated when the Park and Ride lot was first proposed, she
was in favor of pursuing:it, however, since that time, LACTC has added.
tighter restrictions where it 'would' no longer appear feasible, although
at some point in the near future the desperate need for parking shoulr
be explored.
Councilman Atkins moved to terminate further proceedings and to advise
the affected agencies, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
7 NEW BUSINESS:
A. REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FR0M R-1 TO RPD AND TENTATIVE -TRACT
MAP 43136 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF AN 18 -UNIT SUBDIVISION OF DE-
TACHED SINGLE-FAMILY-HOMES (9809 Lower Azusa Road)
Following discussion, Councilmembers concurred that before a realistic
determination can be made on this development, the General Plan should
be reviewed regarding the circulation element surrounding Golden West
Avenue and Lower Azusa Road. A modification of the General Plan would
require public hearing by -the Planning Commission and Council requested.
input from the Traffic Commission:* •
Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearing for October 2, 1984,
regarding the circulation element of the General Plan and possible
changes regarding the extension of Golden West Avenue to Lower Azusa
Road; refer this issue to the 'Planning Commission for their public
hearing and-recommendations; request input from the Traffic Commissio
and set public hearing for October 2nd'regarding the approval of the
development at Golden West Avenue and Lower Azusa Road, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and. unanimously carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward to speak.
Council Minutes, August 21, 1984 - Page 5
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency;
approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 7, 1984; 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. CO -HOST CITY - NOVEMBER MEETING OF THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the City of Temple City co-
hosting the November 1984 meeting of the California Contract
Cities Association and authorized the expenditure of funds,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman°" "ienhis, seconded by Councilman Atkins, meet-
ing adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Next regular meeting of the City Council
will be held Tuesday, September 4, 1984, 7:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
ATTEST: