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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1984-10-16_Regular 1984CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 16, 1984 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Swain called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:32 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 1984, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Pastor Tom Glatts, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9664 E. Broadway. 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, Traffic Engineer Envall, Planning Director Shaw, Parks & Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Peterson, and Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times. Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse Councilman Gillanders for cause, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Tyrell requested Item C(1) be removed from the Consent Calendar. On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, all other items on the Consent Calendar were unanimously approved as recommended. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of October 2, 1984, and Adjourned Meeting of October 8, 1984 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 1984 (1) SET PUBLIC HEARING: REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO RPD AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 43189 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 22 -UNIT SUBDIVISION OF DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY HOMES. Set public hearing for November 6, 1984, regarding zone change and tentative tract. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Received and filed memo relating to action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular meeting of October 9, 1984. C. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1984 (2) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND AGNES AVENUE Approved Traffic Commission recommendation that red curb be placed on the north side of Lower Azusa Road from 25' -34' and from 64'- 75' west of the west curb line of Agnes Avenue, between the exist- ing driveways on Lower Azusa Road. (3) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND WILLMONTE AVE. Approved Traffic Commission recommendation for an additional 24' of red curb on the north side of Lower Azusa Road from 53' to 77' west of the west curb line of Willmonte Avenue. Council Minutes, October 16, 1984 - Page 2 D. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, JOBS BILL JB 751 - RECONSTRUCTION OF CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDE- WALK IN THE VICINITY OF HERMOSA, MYDA, SULTANA, HART, LOMA, AND ENCINITA Approved Change Order No. 2 to CDBG - Jobs Bill Project No. JB 751 in the amount of $12,462.50 as recommended by Kenneth I. Mullen, Consulting Engineers, Inc. E. RESOLUTION NO. 84 -2312: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 84 -2.312 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OI THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $123,832.65 DEMAND NOS. 8516 THRU 8593. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM C(1) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - FREER STREET AND McCULLOCH AVENUE City Manager Koski presented background information stating the Traffic Couuuission has recommended additional red curbing on the south side of Freer west of the yellow school crosswalk in response to a request by Cleminson School Principal Harold Roy for some traffic safety measures to alleviate student vehicle conflict in the vicinity of the school following a student injury on September 10. Subsequent to receipt of letters from parents in the area and as follow -up to Mr. Roy's request, Councilman Dennis and City Manager Koski met with the school principal and president of the PTA at which time it was determined that the red curbing would not meet the needs and that stop signs and crosswalks directly in front of the school might be more appropriate. Traffic Engineer Envall referring to a drawing of the vicinity suggested that stop signs on Freer west of Daleview with crosswalk on the west side of Daleview and elimination of crosswalks on Freer at McCulloch and Welland would give more control to the crossing area in front of 1 school. Tony Straub, 5657 McCulloch questioned if any thought ha d been g iven to the grassed area on the north side of Freer and the request for crossing guards. City Manager Koski stated the property owner has been contacted and the City is waiting for his response regarding the City acquiring the right -of -way from him at which time the City would install a sidewalk with no cost to the property owner. Mayor Swain stated the City has an ongoing problem with crossing guards not only in finding them and keeping them, but in many situations when they are absent it is more dangerous to the children who have become dependent upon them and the Council feels that better traffic control and education would be a more effective method to resolve this problem. Pat Williams, PTA president, stated Mr. Roy was attending a District Meeting this evening, but he wished to express his appreciation, as well as that of the parents, for Council's concern and efforts for the safety of their children. Responding to Councilman Tyrell, Mrs. Williams stated a safety program for the children has been initiated; the children will be cited with tickets from school if they do not abide.by the law; and volunteer parents will police the children for two weeks following installation of the signs and crosswalks until th children are familiar with the relocated and new traffic controls. Howard Holcomb, 5423 .Welland, stated the three vans that are frequently parked close to the crosswalk obstruct the vision of the stop signs and asked if red curbing could be extended. Traffic Engineer Envall stated red curbing near the signs along with stop ahead signs and pavement markings should be sufficient. Council Minutes, October 16, 1984 . - ,'Page 3 Following discussion by Councilmembers, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the installation of two stop signs and crosswalks with all related pavement and curb markings and additional red curb painting; removal of yellow crosswalks across Freer at McCulloch and Welland; and acquire the necessary right -of -way for installation of sidewalks on the northside of Freer; seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani- mously carried by Councilmembers present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 - PAY 'N PLAY RAQUETBALL City Manager Koski presented background information stating at City Council's adjourned meeting of October 8, 1934, the discussion with the Parks and Recreation Conwiission indicated strong concern pertain- ing to the construction of 24 hour racquetball courts by Pay 'N Play Racquetball at Live Oak Park. Additionally, Pay 'N Play's response of October 1, 1984, to the Parks and Recreation Couwiissions's recom- mendations identified that the Company found six of the Commission's recommendations unacceptable to them and based on the Council's con- cerns, staff recommends that the proposal be denied. Councilman Tyrell moved that the proposal by Pay 'N Play Raquetball for the construction of 24 hour racquetball courts at Live Oak Park be denied, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried. B. ORDINANCE NO. 84 -553 (2nd reading) PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO RPD AT THE'NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND GOLDEN WEST Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 84 -553 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING FOR A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO RPD (RPD 84 -709), seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried by Councilmembers present NEW BUSINESS: A. IRWINDALE WASTE -TO- ENERGY FACILITY WASTE STREAM AGREEMENT - PACIFIC WASTE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION City Manager Koski stated since meetings between the waste haulers and their attorneys and between the waste haulers and Pacific Waste were still pending, it is recommended this matter be held over until the November 6 meeting. Councilmembers expressed concern with the proposed agreement, in par- ticular, Councilman Tyrell who questioned its legality and implementa- tion. Councilman Atkins moved that the proposed agreement be continued to the November 6 meeting, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried by Councilmembers present. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: None. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Manuel Almeida, 2108 E. Shamwood, West Covina, requested City's endorse =\ ment proclaiming the Month of November as Veterans Unity Month. He added that a "Veterans' Job Fair" will be held on November 7, 1984, at the South El Monte Community Center and everyone is eligible to attend - students, nonstudents, veterans, and nonveterans. The Fair is being hosted by the State of California. Council unanimously moved to proclaim the Month of November as "Veterans Unity Month." Council Minutes, October 16, 1984 - Page 4 RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 1984; approved policy decision to encourage retail sales on Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive (Southwest Corner); 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. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION - RELOCATION OF COUNTY BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION 1 City Manager Koski referred to request from Roy Buchan, District Engineer, for an extension of time of the occupancy of the Building and Safety Division in the County Engineering Building until November 9, 1984. The additional time would not conflict with City schedule. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the extension of time until November 9, 1984, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried by Councilmembers present. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Dennis, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City 1 Council will be held on November 6, 1984, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: . Ad LII1 Chief Deputy