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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1985-03-05_Regular 19851 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 5, 1985 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Swain called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 1985 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Rev. James Zackrison of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9664 East Broadway. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Swain. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Gillanders, Tyrell, Swain Absent: Councilmen -None Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Shaw, Parks.& Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Peterson and Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times. PRESENTATION Mayor Swain presented a Certificate of Recognition to Barbara Abraham, president, Sister Cities Association, commending her for all her time Iand effort in making the visit of the Hawkesbury Shire representatives such a tremendous success. A letter of congratulations to Barbara Abraham from Thomas W. Gittins, Executive Vice President, Sister Cities International in Washington, was also read by Mayor Swain. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of February 19, 1985 B. RECOMMENDATION FROM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 1985 - REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK BY ARCADIA COMMUNITY CHURCH - MARCH 24, 1985 Approved use of Live Oak Park on March 24, 1985 by Arcadia Community Church for the purpose of presenting skits subject to the required Certificate of Insurance and adherence to es- tablished rules for use of the park. C PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 1985 Received and filed memo from the Planning Commission relating to action taken at their regular meeting of February 26, 1985. D. SET PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS FOR CLOVERLY AVENUE ET AL 83/84 -3 CURB AND GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS (SO. SIDE OF GRAND AVE. BETWEEN EL MONTE AVE. & PERSIMMON AVE.) E.G.N. CONSTRUCTION CO. (CHAPTER 27, IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911, STREETS.& HIGHWAYS CODE) Council set public. hearing for March 19, 1985, 7:30 p.m. to approve assessments as set forth in staff memo; and instructed Superintendent of Streets to so notify affected property owners. E. SET PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS FOR CLOVERLY AVE. ET AL 83/84 -3 ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS (BETWEEN PERSIMMON & EL MONTE AVE. FROM GRAND TO EL MONTE. CITY .LIMIT) Council set public hearing for March 19, 1985, 7:30 p.m. to approve assessments noted in staff memo of February 11, 1985; instructed Superintendent of Streets to so notify affected 1S'6c 4 property owners. Council Minutes, March 5, 1985 - Page 2 F. MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) 84/85 -1 Council approved project and locations under provision of existing contract with Damon Construction Co.; and authorized Superintendent of Streets to cause work to be done. Work is to commence no later than March 20, 1985 and be' completed by May 1, 1985. G. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, EAST SIDE OF SULTANA AVE., BETWEEN LAS TUNAS AND BROADWAY (PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 27, IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE) Council approved extension of existing contract with Damon Con- struction Co. for construction of approximately 1,000 1.f. of 4" thick, 4' wide PCC sidewalk on the east side of Sultana bet- ween Broadway and Las Tunas; authorized Superintendent of 'Streets to cause work to be done; and appropriated additional funds and amend adopted budget to show an interim cost to the City of $10,427. City will be reimbursed through assessments to property owners. H. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 16455 - 5032 NOEL DRIVE (R -1 ZONE), APPLICANT: JUNE T. WILSON Council approved final Parcel Map No. 16455; found that this project will not violate any of the provision of Sections 66474, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; found that the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its de- sign and improvement, is consistent with the general plan re- quired by Article 5 (commencing with Section 65300) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code, or any specific plan adopted pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 65450) of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of the Government Code; and instruc- ted the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map of Parcel Map No. 16455 the certificate which embodies the approval of said map. I. SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENT TO INSURANCE CODE SECTION 533, EVIDENCE CODE SECTION 352 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 825 AND 990 AS THEY CONCERN PUNITIVE DAMAGES Council approved support of legislation which would permit employees to be covered by insurance against punitive damages and will send a letter of support to legislators. J. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2336. ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL ELEC- TION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 26, 1985 TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY Council adopted Resolution 85 -2336, a Resolution of the City of Temple City ordering the canvass of the Special Election of March 26, 1985 to be made by the City Clerk. K. RESOLUTION NO. 85- 2337.; EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Adopted Resolution No. 85 -2337, a Resolution of the City Counc' of the City of Temple City appointing budgeted personnel. L. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2338 WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Adopted Resolution No. 85 -2338, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Temple City allowing claims and demands in the sum of $332,003.01. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 36735 TO ALLOW A 13 -LOT SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES (WESTERLY EXTENSION OF KEY WEST, SOUTH & WEST OF t -Oa\ LA ROSA DRIVE.& EAST OF ARDEN DRIVE), APPLICANT: GEORGE WEIGAND 1 �, FOR FAIRHAVEN DEVELOPMENT CO. Council Minutes, March 5, 1985 Page 3 City Manager Koski presented background information stating that the Planning Commission.at their regular meeting of Feb- ruary 12, 1985 approved, by a vote of 5 :0, a tentative tract map to allow development of a 13 -lot single family subdivision located at the westerly extension of Key West, south and west of La Rosa Drive and east of Arden Drive. Phases I and II of the project have been completed; however, Tentative Tract 36735 expired in May of.1984, making it necessary to refile a new tentative tract map. All infrasturcture elements, including roadways, utility facilities, water mains, fire hydrants, etc. are to be installed by the subdivider /developer. The houses will be approximately 2,000.square feet in area and estimated to sell for $180,000. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 79 -331) has been reviewed and certified and is still adequate for the current project. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and invited any- one wishing to speak to come forward. George Weigand of 1425 Melody Lane in Arcadia and the applicant for Fairhaven Development Co. stated that the terms and condi- tions were the same for the third phase of the project and he felt everyone was familiar with the project. Mr. Weigand offered to answer any questions Council might have regarding the project. Council had no queries. There being no one else wishing to speak, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins moved to certify Negative Declaration of En- vironmental Impact, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani- mously carried. Councilman Atkins moved to. approve Tentative Tract Map 36735 to allow development of a 13 -lot single family subdivision per Resolution No. 85- 1162PC, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried. 7. NEW BUSINESS: A PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. PROPOSED GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PRO- JECTS OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - FY 85 -86 City Manager Koski presented background information stating that on February 26, 1985 the Planning Commission recommended that funds from the Community Development Block Grant Program be di- rected to commercial redevelopment within the Rosemead Boulevard Redevelopment Project to encourage development and revitalization of corrmercial properties in the redevelopment area and assist in creating jobs. The total cost for the redevelopment project has been estimated at nearly $4 million and CDBG funding is neces- sary to reduce the overall cost of the project. Currently approximately $523,000 from the program is available for this project. Mayor Swain declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to address the Council, Councilman Gillanders moved to close _the public hearing, seconded by Council- man Atkins and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins stated that, .. since one of the objectives of the Community Development Block Grant Program is to create jobs for Temple City residents, it was his hope that Temple City residents would be given priority in hiring.' Councilman Atkins made this state - ment because of conversations with Temple City youth who-felt they were overlooked because they lived in Temple:sCity. City Manager Koski stated that, although there can be no guarantee that Temple City residents would receive priority in hiring, everything possible will be done to accomplish this. -43.0 1120 Council Minutes, March 5, 1985 - Page 4 Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the goals and objectives of the Community Development. Block Grant Program and use the CDBG funds as recommended by the Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. B. PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR CITY HALL FACILITIES City Manager Koski referred to a detailed staff memo dated Feb- ruary 25, 1985 to Council following an investigation by staff of 15 different telephone systems to find one which best meets th needs of the City. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve acquisition of a TIE Delphi BX telephone system from FirsTel for City Hall facilities, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. C. ADOPTION OF THE 1982 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26), MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29) AND PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28) City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinances No. 85 -557, No. 85 -558 and No. 85 -559, amending Sections 7100, 7200 and 7400 of the Temple City Municipal Code thereby adopting by reference only the County Building,.Mechanical and Plumbing Codes respectively. Councilman Atkins requested clarification regarding elimination of certain building types from the Building Code as well as cer- tain fire retardant roofing requirements. City Manager Koski responded that he will get further information to Councilman Atkins on those two subjects. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and set public hearing for April 2, 1985 for second reading, seconded by Coun- cilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. SUPERVISOR HAHN'S PROPOSAL FOR CITIES' SUBSIDY OF RTD FARE IN- CREASES FROM PROP A FUNDS 1 City Manager Koski referred to communication from Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, who was asking cities' support from their Prop A allocations to help maintain bus fares at their current levels. Due to a $43 million loss facing the Southern California Rapid Transit District, they have made the decision to raise the basic fare from 50 to 85G• effective July 1. The City's Proposition A unexpended fund balance is estimated at $501,600 as of June 1. Council concurred that the subject would best be dealt with in a study session at a later date. 9 TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: None wished to address the Council. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular meeting held February 19, 1985; held study session immediately following Council Meeting regardi consideration of precise plan of development for the southwest corner Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive; approved roof sign at 9022 Las Tunas Drive, Elliott's.Freefall Bar. The Minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL: 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None. 15 019 1 1 Council Minutes, March 5, ,1,985 .- Page 5 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION 26TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR - PALM SPRINGS, MAY 30 TO JUNE 2, 1985 Councilman Gillanders moved to authorize registration and con- ference expenses for City Officials attending the 26th Annual Municipal Seminar in Palm Springs May 30 through June 2, 1985, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. B. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATION - RECLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION TO SAFETY SERVICES COORDINATOR Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the reclassification of Administrative Assistant to Safety. Services Coordinator per staff memo dated February 26, 1985, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. C. TEMPLE CITY PERFORMING. ARTS BOOSTERS - REQUEST TO HANG BANNER AT TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND LAS TUNAS DRIVE Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the request from the Temple City Performing Arts Boosters to hang a banner at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive for a period of approximately two weeks prior to their up- coming musical, "Carousel", seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously .carried. D. CLAIM AGAINST CITY FOR DAMAGES - PAUL F. QUAKKELSTEYN The City received a claim for damages from Paul F. Quakkelsteyn who received injuries when . he walked into a pole located in the parking lot at 9518 Las Tunas Drive. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the claim brought against the City by Paul F. Quakkelsteyn and refer it to J.P.I.A., seconded by Councilman Gillanders and uanimously carried. E. PLANNING :COMMISSIONERS .'INSTITUTE, .. SANTA CLARA Mayor Swain complimented the efforts of Commissioners Tom Brea - zeal and Richard Abraham in their planning and presentation of one of the business seminars at the Planning Commissioners Insti- tute in Santa Clara the weekend of February 28. City Attorney. Martin was a luncheon speaker at this same seminar. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Tyrell, seconded by Councilman Atkins, meet- ing adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to CRA study session. Next regular meet- ing of the City Council will be held Tuesday, March 19, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: Chief D -puty Cit lerk / } -ev,d. 1 F fl18