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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1985-06-04_Regular 1985CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 4, 1985 INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order :at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 1985 in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. 2. The invocation was given by Pastor James Zackrison of the Seventh - Day Adventist Church, 9664 East Broadway. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Swain, Tyrell, Dennis Absent: Councilman- Gillanders Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Shaw, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Peterson and Julie Estrada of the:Temple City Times Councilman Tyrell moved to excuse Councilman Gillanders with cause, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. PRESENTATION: Mayor Dennis presented a tile plaque to Don Journey, Master of Camellia Lodge No. 612, Free and Accepted Masons of California, in appreciation for the Masons laying the cornerstone for the new City Hall at the City's recent 25th Anniversary Celebration and Dedication held May 17 - 18. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Tyrell, Items A through K on the Consent Calendar were approved as recommended. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of May 21, 1985 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS.& RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 15, 1985 (1) REQUEST FOR USE OF PICNIC SHELTER AREA AT LIVE OAK PARK - CAMPFIRE COUNCIL OF THE FOOTHILLS -CAMP (July 8 -12, 1985) Council approved request for use of picnic shelter at Live Oak Park by the Campfire Council of the Foothills from July 8 through 12, 1985 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for up to a total of 40 individuals, subject to the required Cer- tificate of Insurance, limit of use to three shelters and cleanup of shelter area each day after use. (2) REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITIES AT LIVE OAK PARK - TEMPLE CITY GIRL SCOUTS Council approved use of Live Oak Park by the Temple City Girl Scouts from June 17 through 21, 1985 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for day camp and one over -night on June 20, subject to the over -night use being coordinated with the Recreation Department and required Certificate of Insurance. C. ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 7 Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2361, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Temple City supporting Assembly Constitu- tional Amendment concerning nonpartisan offices (ACA 7- Mountjoy). 1 S 064 Council Minutes, June 4, 1985 - Page 2 D. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 28, 1985 (1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C -2 TO R -2 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8945 EMPEROR AVENUE; APPLICANT/ OWNER: CHARLES JEHL Council set public hearing for June 18, 1985 (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Council received and will file memo from Planning Com- mission outlining action taken at the Commission's meet- ing of May 28, 1985. E. ORDINANCE NO. 85 -562 (2nd reading) AMENDMENT TO TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ADDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVING DISHES Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 85- 562. F. RECOMMENDATION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND WOODRUFF, AND PAYMENT OF INVOICE TO STEINY & CO. 1 Council accepted work performed; authorized payment of $36,322.20; and authorized filing Notice of Completion and release of 10% retention at end of 35 -day lien period. G. PROPOSED BUDGET FY 1985 -86 AND REVENUE SHARING Council set public . hearing for June 18, 1985. H. PROPOSAL FOR DESIGN SERVICES FROM RECREATION SYSTEMS, INC. - LIVE OAK PARK Council accepted proposal received from Recreation Systems, Inc. to provide design services for development of the north- west corner of Live Oak Park at Recreation Systems' hourly rate to a maximum of $2,000 and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign an agreement. I. TRANSFER OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOND ALLOCATION Based upon pending projects., Council agreed to retain alloca- tion for pending Temple City projects rather than transfer allocation to another jurisdiction. J. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2362: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Council adopted resolution to employ budgeted personnel. K, RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2363: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Council adopted resolution to pay bills. 6.. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING:' 7:30.P.M., LEVY. OF FY 1985 -86 ASSESSMENTS - CITY -WIDE LIGHTING :DISTRICT City Manager Koski provided background information stating that Council at their regular meeting of May 21, 1985 accepted the Engineer's. Report for City -Wide Lighting District FY 1985- 86 Levy; adopted Resolution No. 85 -2358 dec'aring the City's intention to, levy and collect assessments; ;td set public hear - ing for June 4, 1985.. Notices of public.hc :wring were posted and published in the Temple City Times. City Engineer's Report indicates there are sufficient funds to operate the district and provide regular street light maintenance. No change is 1 5 068 proposed in the current assessment rates of $11.50 per unit in Lon A (residential properties with lights on their streets) , Council Minutes, June 4, 1985..- Page 3 $3.50 per unit in Zone B (residential properties without lights on their streets, but which benefit from intersection lighting throughout the City), and 64.4c per front foot for commercial properties. Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to address Council, Councilman Swain moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council- man Atkins and unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 85 -2360, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Temple City ordering the levy and collection of assessment for fiscal year 1985 -86 within the City -Wide Lighting Maintenance Dis- trict pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. B. APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP, TRACT NO. 43195, TO ALLOW AN EIGHT - UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM LOCATED AT 4456 and 4504 TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD; OWNER: TOWN.& COUNTRY INDUSTRIES, INC. City Manager Koski presented background information stating that the Department of Public Works of Los Angeles County has advised that Tract Map 43195 has been checked by the City Engineer and is ready for approval and acceptance of dedica- tions shown thereon. The project involves the development of an 8 -unit residential condominium for property located easterly of and adjacent to Temple City Boulevard with a street address of .4456 'and 4504 Temple City Boulevard. In conjunction with the approval, Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions have been submitted, reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as speci- fied in City Council Resolution No. 84 -2320. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the CC & R's as submitted; approve the map; accept abandonment and /or restriction of access rights and easements as offered for dedication on said map; make findings as_containedin staff memo dated May 29, 1985; and authorize City Clerk to endorse certificate. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. 1985 CAMELLIA FESTIVAL EVALUATION.& FINANCIAL STATEMENT Council received and filed 1985 Camellia Festival Evaluation and financial statement. Success of this year's Camellia Fes - tival, under the chairmanship of Bill Swain, was noted. Councilman Swain moved to endorse Marianne Milch as General Chairman of the 1936 Camellia Festival, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: None wished to address Council. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the.regular meeting held May 21, 1985; consideration of precise plan of development for the southwest corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive continued until appraisal data has been received; approved Disclaimer of Easement Rights be exe- cuted by Executive Director;. and approved Warrants and Demands Resolu- tion No. CRA 240. The. Minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. 15 fF2 Council Minutes, June 4, 1985 - Page 4 the Executive Director; and approved Warrants and Demands Resolution No. CRA 240. The Minutes are set forth in full in the records of the Agency. 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:. A. STATUS REPORT ON PENDING LITIGATION - TOWN.& COUNTRY INDUSTRIE INC. vs. TEMPLE CITY et al City Attorney Martin reported that there was no progress report to be made at this time. B. NEW CITY HALL COMMUNITY ROOM - KITCHEN EQUIPMENT City Manager Koski presented to Council a recommendation for an electric range costing $750; a two -door, side -by -side, full length freezer and refrigerator for $1,120; and an ice machine for $1,550 for a total of $3,420 for the Community Room in the new City Hall. Councilman Tyrell approved the purchase, seconded by Council- man Atkins and unanimously carried. C ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTING AND IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR NEW CITY HALL D. City Manager Koski reported that installation of landscape planting and irrigation system for the new City Hall has now been completed and has been inspected and approved by the pro- ject architects, Haynes and Oakley. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept work performed by Greenscape Professional Landscape Service; authorize total contract pay- ment in the full amount; authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion; and authorize payment of 10% retention at the end of the 35 -day lien period, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. City Manager Koski' reported that our Junior Ambassadors to Hawkesbury Shire, Australia will be visiting our Sister City for 12'days from September 18 through 29, 1985. Travel insur- ance will be required and a policy is available through Pat Kelly Travel, the firm coordinating the trip arrangements, at a cost of $51.51 per person for the 12 days. Councilman Atkins moved to authorize purchase of travel insur- ance for Sister Cities Junior Ambassadors, Monica Cushing and Wilhelm Wolfsohn, through Pat Kelly Travel, seconded by Coun- cilman Swain and unanimously carried. E CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - WILLIS 0. PRITCHETT City Manager Koski advised that a claim for damages was re- ceived today from Willis 0. Pritchett. Mr. Pritchett claimed he was walking on sidewalk at Live Oak and Temple City Bouleva. when he tripped and fell on a metal plate which was not flush with the sidewalk. Councilman Atkins moved to deny claim and refer it to JPIA, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. F. 'FORTURNE- TELLING'ORDINANCE City Attorney Martin requested that the exemplar from the City of San .Gabriel regarding fortune telling be placed on the June 18, 1985 Agenda for Council's review and action. Council Minutes, June 4, 1985 - Page 5 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman Tyrell, the meeting adjourned at 8 :00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 1985, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall. ATTEST: 127??Ci-.1K<— Chief De ty City C - 1 � � 060