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MINUTES
OCTOBER 15, 1985
INITIATION:
I 1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 1985, in the Council
Chambers.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Barry Vail, 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, 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
Mayor Dennis recognized and welcomed Webelo Pack #160 who were
attending the Council meeting as part of their Citizenship patch.
RECOGNITION AND COMMENTS — COUNCILMAN JACK TYRELL
Councilman Tyrell passed away on October 7, 1985.
Councilman Gillanders -- Councilman Tyrell fought for incorpor-
ation of the City and served as Councilman for 25 years. His
memorial is his deeds,
Councilman Swain - The Council has lost a friend. Councilmembers
and citizens alike are charged by Jack to keep this community the
kind of community he wanted - - a place of law and order, a
place of friendship, friendliness, a real "home" place and together
we'll do the work that he would want us to do.
Councilman Atkins - Councilmen Swain and Gillanders have des-
cribed Councilman Tyrell's,attributes and all that could be added
is that it feels lonely . at this end of the table.
City Manager Koski - The community has lost an energetic and dedi-
cated leader; the City Council has lost a supportive colleague;
and the staff has lost, a strong supporter. Councilman Tyrell al-
ways wanted the best for the community, the staff, and the people
of the town. He's, going to be missed by all. The best way for
us to remember Jack is to picture him active, robust and charging
out to do his best for. the City.
City Attorney Martin Jack was a personal friend for over 30 years
and this City certainly stands as a memorial to him. He dedicated
more than half of his adult life to the City - - week in and week
out, month in and month out, and year in and year out. Jack was a
many faceted man because he served with excellence in other fields
as well. He was a prime member of"the Bar and recognized as such;
and he was a fine member of organizations within the Bar. Jack
served not only this City, but cityhood in general. He was first
class. when .,r he went, and I shall miss him.
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Mayor Dennis - For over 25 years the direction of this City was
influenced by Jack Tyrell. I was fortunate to have served with
him for 13 of those years. He was extremely proud of this City
and his family should be extremely proud of his accomplishments
and his contributions to this City. I also had the opportunity
of knowing Jack as a friend. Our families had become close
friends, spending many hours together camping and off - roading
back into the wilderness. My family grew to love Jack and his
family, and we will miss him.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Atkins requested that item F. be removed from the
Consent Calendar for clarification. On motion by Councilman
Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried,
all other items on the Consent Calendar were approved.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of October 1, 1985
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 2,
1985
(1) ADDITIONAL RED CURB - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD .& EMPEROR AVENUE
Council approved. an additional 38' of red curb be placed
on the east side of Rosemead Boulevard in order to
allow adequate visibility.
(2) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - WENDON AVENUE NEAR PRIMROSE
AVENUE
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Council approved Traffic Commission's recommendation for
additional traffic control at . Wendon and Primrose Avenues
with a stop sign at the west. approach to Primrose on
Wendon.
(3) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS - PAL MAL AVENUE
Council approved. Traffic Commission's recommendation
that Sparklett,.Hallwood, Roseglen and Fairhall be
stopped at the east and west approaches to Pal Mal and
Arrowood be stopped at the east approach to Pal Mal,
making Pal Mal a through street with existing 30 MPH
speed limit posting.
C FAU PROJECT FOR 1985 -86 RESURFACING OF LONGDEN AND GOLDEN
WEST AVENUE ET AL
Council, approved resurfacing of Longden Avenue from Rosemead
to the Arcadia City limits., Golden West from Las Tunas to
Lemon: using FAU funds in the amount of $175,000; resurfacing
Myda Avenue, Sultana Avenue. and Hart Avenue from Las Tunas
Drive to Hermosa Avenue using City funds in the amount of
approximately $19,000; and authorized the Mayor to request
the County Supervisors to permit the Los Angeles County Depart
ment of Public Works to design and administer the project for
the City.
D. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: KENNETH VERHARST
Council denied claim and referred it to JPIA.
E. RESOLUTION NO.85 -2389: EMPLOYMENT. OF PERSONNEL
Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2389 appointing budgeted
personnel.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM F. - RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2390: WARRANTS
AND DEMANDS
Councilman Atkins requested clarification on the check to Valverde
Construction Inc. for repair work at Builders Emporium for
$3,237.40 and a check to Typemaster Information Systems for
unbolting typewriters in the amount of $74.22.
City Manager Koski explained that the check to Valverde Con-
struction covered the replacement of a damaged fire hydrant in the
rear of Builders Emporium; and the check to Typemasters covered
the fee charged for unbolting the typewriters in order that the
desks could be moved and painted.
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 85 -2390 approving
warrants and demands, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani-
mously carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. ORDINANCE NO, 85 -5.73 (2nd reading) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF
CHANGE OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO R-2 (4809 HALLOWELL AVENUE);
APPLICANT: HASSAM MOHAMMED ELDEEB
Councilman Gillanders moved -to waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 85 -573, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING 'A CHANGE 'OF ZONE FROM R -1 TO
R -2 (Z.C. 85 -769), ;seconded by Councilman Atkins and unani-
mously carried.
B. PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING
A C -1 -0. LIMITED RETAIL. COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONE
City Manager Koski provided background information stating
that in September the Planning Commission approved and recom-
mended that City Council approve. an Amendment to the Temple
City Zoning Code establishing a new C -1 -0 limited commercial
and office zone. The proposed ordinance would create a zone
which would allow those uses permitted in the C -1 Zone and also
business and professional offices, insurance agents or brokers
and investment securities and stock brokerage firms. A Nega-
tive Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. This
is an outgrowth of the C -1 Zone. Certain areas in the C -1
Zone, Commission felt, were suitable for some limited office
use. Rather than rezone that to the C -2 general commercial
zone, the Planning Commission has created this new inter-
mediate classification.
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
Gillanders moved to close the public, hearing, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
Councilman Gillanders moved to certify the Negative Declaration
of Environmental Impact, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried,
City Attorney Martin introduced. Ordinance. No. B5 -574, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF. TEMPLE CITY
ADDING NEW SECTIONS 9379, 9379.1, AND 9379.2 TO THE TEMPLE
CITY ZONING CODE CREATING A NEW.C- 1- O,.ZONE LIMITED RETAIL COM-
MERCIAL AND. OFFICE ZONE. -for first reading by title only.
Councilman Atkins moved to waive further reading, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and. unanimouslycarried.
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Councilman Gillanders moved to refer the Ordinance to Lee
Strong, developer who is studying the entire commercial area
on Las Tunas, for his input by way of a written report prior
to the second reading, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani-
mously carried.
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 1985 -86 ROBERTI - Z'BERG- HARRIS URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT TEMPLE CITY PARK
Councilman Gillanders moved to authorize filing of an appli-
cation for State Grant Funds in the amount of $14,880 to be
used for improvements to Temple City Park and authorize the
Mayor to sign, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Gillanders moved to adopt Resolution No. 85 -2388,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
APPROVING 'THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT. FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI
Z'BERG URBAN OPEN -SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR IMPROVE-
MENTS AT TEMPLE CITY PARK, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:.
None
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 Temple City Community
Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular meeting
of October 1, 1.985; approved rental payment on the Parking Lot
Agreement on behalf of the City; and adopted Resolution No.
CRA 248: Warrants. and Demands. 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. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND. CITY CLERK'S. ELECTION LAW
SEMINAR - SAN DIEGO, NOVEMBER 20..- 22,. 1985
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve attendance of Chief
Deputy City Clerk At City Clerk's.Election Law Seminar in
San Diego November 20..- 22; 1985; authorize necessary ex-
penses; and amend adopted budget. accordingly, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
B EMPLOYMENT. OF PART-TIME 'CASHIER FOR SALES OF RTD BUS PASSES
Councilman Atkins moved to authorize employment of a part -
time cashier for sales of RTD bus passes from the 25th through
the 10th of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at an
hourly pay schedule of $5,00 - $5.50.. $6.00; and amend the
FY 1985-86 adopted budget accordingly, seconded by Councilman,
Swain and unanimously carried,
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C. MORATORIUM ON NEW USES RELATED TO AND ON BUILDING AND OCCUPANCY
PERMITS FOR APARTMENT COMPLEXES INVOLVING MORE THAN 3 UNITS
Mayor Dennis stated that, during a recent public hearing con-
cerning proposed condominium development, it was brought to
the attention of the Council that the City had no requirement
for Conditional Use Permit on apartments. Therefore, the City
had no opportunity to review those units before being built.
City Attorney Martin was, therefore, requested to prepare an
urgency ordinance that would give the City a moratorium of
45 days on any new apartment construction pending Planning
Commission studies.
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 85 -575, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ENACTING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO THE PROVI-
SIONS OF SECTION 65858 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON NEW USES RELATED TO, AND ON BUILDING
AND OCCUPANCY PERMITS FOR, APARTMENT COMPLEXES INVOLVING
MORE THAN 3 UNITS MAXIMUM DEVELOPMENT, PENDING PLANNING COM-
MISSION STUDIES WITH RESPECT THERETO, for first reading by
title only.
Councilman. Atkins moved to waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 85 -575, seconded by Councilman Swain and
carried on a roll call vote.:
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen - Atkins, Gillanders, Swain, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen -None
D. MARCH 1984 UPDATE OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGE-
MENT PLAN
City Council indicated their support of every effort to allevi-
ate the waste disposal problem.. However, any definitive
endorsement. or approval of present or pending plants for
waste disposal facilities will require a thorough and compre-
hensive review of the Environmental Impact Report and other
technical data available, Staff will prepare a report for
presentation to Council. at. an early date..
E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JPIA - CITY OF WALNUT'S, APPLICATION FOR
MEMBERSHIP
Councilman Swain moved to.. vote in favor of the City of Walnut
being accepted into membership in the Southern California
Joint Powers Insurance Authority, seconded by Councilman Atkins
and unanimously carried,
F. APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY - PATRICK FROEHLE
Mayor Dennis stated that, according to City Charter, the Council
has two options regarding the unexpired term of Councilman
Tyrell - - one would. be to make an appointment within 30 days
and the second would be to call a special election within six
months, Council, in a Study Session held October 14, concurred
on the appointment of Commissioner Patrick Froehle to fill the
unexpired term of Jack Tyrell. It was the general feeling of
the Councilmen. that the duties of five councilmen could not
feasibly be divided among four.
Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the appointment and seat -
ing of Patrick Froehle to fill the unexpired term of office of
Jack Tyrell to April' of 1988 and that he be appointed to fill
the vacant committee assignments, which would include serving
as dei.:gate with the Juvenile Diversion Program and Public
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Safety (Civil Defense, Law Enforcement and Emergency Reserve),
and as alternate with the California Contract Cities and
Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, seconded
by Councilman Swain and carried on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen- Atkins, Gillanders, Swain, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen -None
G. OATH OF OFFICE
City Manager Koski administered the Oath of Office for
Patrick Froehle, appointed to fill the unexpired term of office
of Jack Tyrell to April of 1988.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2391: ADOPTING A RULE OF PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 85 -2391, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ADOPTING .A RULE OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE, seconded by Coun-
cilman Gillanders and carried on a'roll call vote.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Councilmen-Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders, Swain, Dennis
NOES: Councilmen -None
Councilman Froehle said that he had enjoyed working with the
Planning Commissioners and is looking forward to serving on
the City Council, working with the other Councilmen, the City
Manager and City Attorney, City Hall staff and the residents
of Temple City.
12. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
A. STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS - FIESTA AVENUE, LOWER AZUSA
ROAD TO LA ROSA DRIVE
Public hearing is set for November 5, 1985.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Gillanders,
the meeting adjourned. at 8:25 p.m. in memory of Councilman Jack R.
Tyrell, who served consecutively for 25 years as Councilman and
Mayor of the City of Temple City.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Tues-
day, November 5, 1985,. at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
ATTEST:.
Chief D {tty City erk
MAYOR