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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: