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MINUTES
JUNE 18, 1935
INITIATION:
I 1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 1985 in the Council
Chamber of the City Hall.
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2. The invocation was given by Reverend Barry Vail of Bethlehem
Lutheran Church, 5319 North Halifax Road.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Dennis.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Gillanders, Swain, Tyrell, Dennis
Absent: Councilmen -None
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
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Tyrell,
Items A through M on the Consent Calendar were approved as recom-
mended with Councilman Gillanders abstaining on 5. A. Approval of
Minutes.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of June 4, 1985
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE. 5,
1985
(1) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - STOP SURVEY AT "T" INTERSECTIONS
Council approved implementation of Traffic Engineer's
"T" intersection stop locations;. approved $900 additional
funds; and amended adopted budget accordingly.
C. RESOLUTION NO, 85- 2364:. AUTHORIZING COUNTY TO COLLECT SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2364 AUTHORIZING THE ADDI-
TION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT -FEES TO THE TAX BILLS.
D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - DIVERSIFIED ELECTRIC - STREET LIGHT CON-
VERSION PROJECT, PHASE IV
Council accepted work performed by Diversified Electric Co.;
authorized payment of $3,697.95; authorized City Clerk to file
Notice of Completion;. and authorized payment of 10% retention
of $5,510.27 at the end of the 35 -day lien period.
E. REPAINTING OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND STRIPING - SCHOOLS, SELECT
SYSTEM STREETS, AND MAINTENANCE AREAS 4, .5 & 6
Council approved specifications and authorized staff to solicit
bids.
Council Minutes, June 18, 1985 - Page 2
F. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - COMMUNITY SERVICES
Council approved additional funds in the amount of $8,982
to Account 2079 for community services and amended the
adopted budget accordingly.
G. RENEWAL OF AGREEMENTS - FY 1985 -86
(1) PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR - PATTIE BATES
Council approved renewal of agreement and authorized
Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
(2) AUDITING SERVICES - McGLADREY HENDRICKSON,& PULLEN
Council approved renewal of .agreement and authorized
City Manager to sign letter of agreement.
H. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - MEETING OF JUNE 11, 1985
Council received and filed memo from Planning Commission
outlining action taken at Commission's meeting of June 11,
1985.
I. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION - INCREMENT ASSESSMENT
RE: AMBULANCE LITIGATION
Council authorized increment payment of $300 on lawsuit
which involves ambulance costs for emergency service to indi-
gents in the City.
J. RESOLUTION NO. 85- 2365:. INVESTMENT POLICY
Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2365 ACKNOWLEDGING THE
RECEIPT AND FILING OF THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY FOR THE YEAR 1985.
K. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: STREET LIGHT CONVERSION- PHASE V
Council accepted low bid from Paxin Electric, Inc. in the
amount of $60,230 and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the contract.
L. ACCEPTANCE OF BID: LOMA AVENUE ET AL, CASH CONTRACT 84185 -2
Council accepted low bid from E.G.N. Construction Co. in the
amount of $36,078.10,. and authorized Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the contract.
M. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2368: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2368 to pay bills.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION MODIFYING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 71- 358 (4510 Temple City Boulevard)
OWNER: TOWN & COUNTRY INDUSTRIES, INC..
City Manager Koski provided background information stating
that City Attorney Charles Martin, City's Special Counsel
Henry Barbosa, and William Brutocao, Counsel of Town & Country
Industries, have worked out the documents, agreement and reso-
lution of the City Council confirming the Planning Commission
resolution adopted at the last Commission meeting. Subsequent
to that meeting, a letter from the apartment house residents
was received regarding the operation of gas- powered refriger-
ation units in the caged area. Therefore, a condition was
added to the agreement, and approved by all concerned, which
stipulated that operation of the gas- powered refrigeration
units in the caged area is prohibited at all times except
9 n7 while the trucks are in transit. This condition is found in
Resolution No. 85 -2369 CC)NFIRMING PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLU-
TION NO. 35- 1186PC MODIFYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 71 -358.
Council Minutes, June 18, 1985 - Page 3
City Attorney Martin stated additional concerns were submitted
to him prior to this evening's meeting and referred to
Exhibit "X" attached to Planning Commission Resolution No.
85- 1186PC regarding triangle- shaped unmarked spaces. It was
the understanding of counsel from both sides that these spaces
will not be used as parking spaces. Additionally, the "middle
ground" will be restriped and tandem parking will be indi-
cated as spaces 1 and 3 on Exhibit "X ". Further, a white line
would separate the parking spaces from the alley and cars
parked in the middle ground would not be allowed to encroach
over the white line into the' alley. Finally, this matter will
be enforced by the Sheriff's Department under the direction of
the City Manager. In view of the changes made, City Attorney
Martin recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
85 -2369. •
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the letter agreement and
adopt Resolution No. 85 -2369 confirming action by the Planning
Commission regarding modification of the Conditional Use
Permit 71 -358 granted to Town.& Country Industries, Inc.,
seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. Reso-
lution No. 85 -2369 was concurren.t.ly read, agreed to and signed
by Town.& Country Industries, Inc.
B. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8945 EMPEROR AVENUE;
APPLICANT /OWNER: CHARLES JEHL
(1) GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL
(2) ' CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C-.2 :TO R -2
City Manager Koski provided background information stating
that at the May 28, 1985 Planning Commission Meeting, it was
approved and recommended that City Council approve a General
Plan Amendment from Commercial to Medium Density Residential
and a change of zone from C -2 to. R -2 for property located
northerly of and adjacent to Emperor Avenue with a street
address of 8945 Emperor. These changes would allow the devel-
opment of up to 5'residential dwelling units on the subject
property, Commission found the proposed medium density resi-
dential land use designation and R -2 zoning to be consistent
with existing General Plan Land Use Designation, consistent
with nearby and adjacent zoning, and to be compatible with
other residential land uses on Emperor. A Negative Declar-
ation of Environmental Impact . has been filed indicating that
the project will not have a significant environmental impact.
Several discussions were held debating whether the zoning
should be R -2 or R -3. In deference to the residents in the
area, Commission recommended the R -2 zoning.
Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited
anyone wishing to speak to come forward. •
Charles Jehl, 9164 Bidwell, stated that he had requested a
high density zoning for the property at 8945 Emperor since
he felt his neighborhood was rather a "mixed" neighborhood.
Almost directly across the street from the property is a very
large apartment, house; directly to the east is commercial; on
the west side are three or four houses. High density would
also provide more flexibility in what could be done with the
property. Although there are no firm plans for the property
at the present time, Mr. Jehl stated that one of the con-
siderations would be an apartment house and /or condominium.
He felt that developing property in a high density zoning
would be more economical.
Planning Director Shaw verified that the County area directly
next to the subject property is basically a single family resi-
dential zoning designation. Directly across from the Jehl
property is a 31 -unit apartment, house and has a density of
appr : ate1y 14 units per acre, a, little bit, higher than the
City's, wedium density. • 1-5' fl
Council Minutes, June 18, 1985 - Page 4
Elliott Ellenson, 8934 Callita, said that he is a 35 -year
resident of the area and takes a great deal of pride in his
home. He feels that, since the apartments have come to the
neighborhood, crime has gone up appreciably, and apartment
owners in the area do not seem to have the pride of owner-
ship which homeowners in the area have. Mr. Ellenson stated
he would welcome an. R -2, but not an R -3 zoning being granted
Mr. Jehl.
Patricia Winchester, 8940 Callita, stated that she has owned
her property for 19 years and was concerned about a higher
density zoning being granted. However, she would have no
objection to the R -2 zoning being •granted the property at
8945 Emperor.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public, hearing, seconded
by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to include the records of the Plan-
ning Commission as a part of the Council's public hearing;
certify Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; and
approve and adopt Resolution No. 85 -2370, a Resolution amend-
ing the General Plan (GP 85 -7) from commercial to medium den-
sity residential, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 85 -564, an
Ordinance providing for a change of zone from C -2 to R -2 for
first reading by title only. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive
further reading, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously
carried.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
2. ADOPTION OF FY 1985 -86 BUDGET
City Manager Koski advised Council that, pursuant to federal
law, the City must hold a public. hearing on the proposed use
of revenue sharing funds. along with the public hearing for the
adoption of the proposed annual budget. This public hearing
is for citizen input and particularly the senior citizen
segment of the population. The amount of revenue sharing funds
to be discussed for the fiscal year 1985 -86 is $30,500. Revenue
sharing funds are programmed to cover law enforcement expenses.
The proposed annual budget for fiscal year 1985 -86 is $3,987,122.
Estimated revenue is $4,508,900..
Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited any-
one wishing to speak to come forward.
There being no one wishing to address Council, Councilman
Tyrell moved to close the spublic hearing,' seconded by Council-
man Atkins and unanimously carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve expenditure of $30,500:
Revenue Sharing. Funds for public safety; adopt Resolution No.
85 -2366. adopting City Budget for fiscal year 1985 -86; and
adopt Resolution No.'85 -2367 adopting a salary schedule and
pay, plan for fiscal year 1985 -86, seconded by Councilman Gil -
landers and unanimously carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. STATUS REPORT - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AT TEMPLE CITY HIGH
SCHOOL UTILIZING STATE GRANT FUNDS
City Manager Koski referred to memo sent to the City Council
from the Parks and Recreation Commission summarizing a recent
meeting held between the Commission and the Temple City Uni-
fied School District. 'A general agreement between the two
has been reached and they would like to proceed with site
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Council Minutes, June 18, 1985 - Page 5
Councilman Swain moved to defer the matter of proposed improve-
ments at Temple City High School utilizing State Grant Funds
to a Study Session on July 16, immediately following Council
meeting.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 85 -565: URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FORTUNE- TELLING
City Manager Koski advised that, due to civil rights actions
taken against cities and the recent Supreme Court ruling, it
is necessary to amend the City's Municipal Code regarding
fortune - telling as the Code presently prohibits fortune -
telling.
City Attorney Martin introduced Urgency Ordinance No. 85 -565
AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FORTUNE -
TELLING BY-AMENDING SECTIONS 4810 AND 5143 (h) BY ADDING SEC-
TIONS 4811, 5200 (1 -1) AND 5205.1 AND BY REPEALING SECTIONS
4809 AND 4811 RELATING THERETO for first reading by title only.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and adopt Ur-
gency Ordinance No. 85 -565 amending Temple City Municipal Code
relating to fortune-telling,' Which takes effect .immediately,
— seconded by Councilman Atkins, and-carried on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Atkins, Gillanders, Swain, Tyrell, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF LOCATION - FIREWORKS STAND
City Manager Koski. advised Council that the City of Hope's
Temple City Chapter. has requested a change' of location to the
southwest corner of Las Tunas. and Rosemead Boulevard for their
fireworks stand. • Exxon, owners of the property, have given
their permission for this use and the two parties have signed
a contract.
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the request of the City
of Hope to change the, location of their fireworks stand to
the southwest corner of Las Tunas Drive and Rosemead Boulevard,
seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously carried.
B. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - BUDGET INCREASE
City Manager Koski advised that the 1985 -86 Budget from the
Chamber of Commerce was received this afternoon along with
a schedule of proposed Chamber - Community activities and pro-
grams. It was recommended that the subject be held over until
the following Council Meeting of July 2 in order to allow
Council time to review the material. and figures provided by
the Chamber of Commerce. Council concurred with the recom-
mendation.
I 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 June 4, 1985;
approved and authorized Executive Director to sign renewal agreement
with McGladrey Hendrickson •& Pullen; approved Warrants. and Demands
Resolution; and approved change of location of the City of ,Hope fire-
works stand. The Minutes are set forth in full in the records of the
Agency.
Council Minutes, June 18, 1985 - Page 6
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
None
11 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. ASSEMBLY BILL 1868 (Calderon) FOR PERMANENT REPRESENTATION ON
STATE AIR RESOURCES BOARD (SCAQMD)
Mayor Dennis advised that Tom Heinsheimer, the cities' rep-
resentative to the South Coast Air Quality Management Dis-
trict Board, requested that the cities adopt a resolution in
support of AB 1868, which would provide a permanent seat on
the State Air Resources Board.
Councilman Gillanders moved to oppose the recommendation that
Council support AB 1868, seconded by Councilman Atkins, and
approved by all Council members with the exception of Mayor
Dennis, who opposed the motion.
B. STATUS REPORT - NEW CITY HALL
City Manager Koski stated the letter from David Oakley explains
to Council the reasons for delay in completion and advises_
that request for final acceptance by Council will be brought
to the Council's July 16th meeting.
Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file letter dated
June 12, 1985, from Haynes & Oakley, Architects, Incorporated
regarding the completion of the new City Hall, seconded by
Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
C CLAREMONT McKENNA - PHASE II REPORT
City Manager Koski referred Council to the June 10, 1985
letter from Rodney T. Smith, Acting Director for the Center
for the Study of Law Structures, Claremont McKenna College,
advising that a total of $31,000.will be required to carry
out Phase II of the Claremont McKenna Study re Constituional
Reform Gone Awry. Based on the May 8, 1985 letter from Kindel
and Anderson and a.sub.sequent.conversation between Paul Freese
of Kindel and Anderson and Rod Smith, it was determined that
additional research will be required in four more areas.
Councilman Gillanders moved to appropriate $31,000 toward the
Claremont McKenna Phase II Report and amend the adopted bud-
get accordingly, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and unanimously
carried.
D. RTD - CREATING TRANSPORTATION ZONE IN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
Mayor Dennis requested Council review the subject material he
had received at a meeting held by Supervisor Pete Schabarum
regarding the feasibility of a San Gabriel Valley Transit
Zone being developed.
Council adopted Resolution No.,-852371 supporting the formation
of a transportation Zone Steering Committee for the San Gabriel
Valley,. and Council will review material and consider the pro-
posal for a Transit Zone at a future Study Session.
E, SOLICITATION OF BIDS COUNCIL CHAMBER SEATING
City Manager Koski stated that, since there was a plan to use
the public seating in the Council Chamber for the Community
Room of the new City Hall, bids should be solicited for new
seating in the Council Chamber.
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Councilman Atkins moved to authorize staff to solicit bids for
the replacement of seating in the Council Chamber of the City
Hall, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2372 - METHOD OF DRAWING CHECKS AND WARRANTS
City Manager Koski stated that, pursuant to Government Code,
the legislative body, by resolution, may prescribe an alterna-
tive method of drawing warrants and checks. Resolution No.
85 -2372 would allow warrants and checks to have the joint sig-
natures of the City Clerk and City Treasurer, or their deputies
when authorized.
Councilman Swain moved to adopt Resolution No. 85 -2372, PRE -
SCRIBING A METHOD OF DRAWING WARRANTS AND CHECKS, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
G. INTERSECTIONS REFERRED TO TRAFFIC COMMISSION FOR STUDY
Councilman Swain moved to have the intersections of Woodruff
and Golden West, and Woodruff and Kauffman studied to deter-
mine whether to make these intersections four -way stops
and /or remove. the painted crosswalks, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders and unanimously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Gillanders and seconded by Councilman
Swain, the meeting adjourned at 8 25 p.m; The next meeting of
the City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 1985, in the
Council Chamber of the City Hall.
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