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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1985-11-05_Regular 1985INITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1 1 CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 1985 Mayor Pro Tem Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35'p.m., Tuesday, November 5, 1985, in the Council Chambers. 2. The invocation was given by City Manager Koski. 3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem Atkins. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Froehle, Gillanders, Swain Absent: Councilmen - Dennis 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 On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Froehle, and unanimously carried, Mayor Dennis was excused with cause. PRESENTATION: Mayor Pro Tem Atkins read a. proclamation signed by Mayor Dennis proclaiming the month of November, 1985 as Veterans Unity Month and urged all citizens, especially employers, to assist and cooperate in developing job opportunities for the remaining unemployed veterans whose qualities make them good candidates for employment. The proclamation was later presented to Sam Candela of the State Employ- ment Office, Mayor Pro Tem Atkins encouraged everyone to come view the display in City Hall commemorating Veteran's Day. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro Tem Atkins requested that item G. be removed from the Con- sent Calendar. 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 15, 1935 Approved as written with Councilman. Froehle abstaining. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1985 (1) PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RE: PROPERTY ADDRESS IN ARABIC NUMERALS AND 50% OF TOTAL SIGN AREA IN ROMAN ALPHA- BET AND /OR ARABIC NUMERALS The matter has been referred by Council to a Study Session on November 18, 1985. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Council, received and filed memo from the Planning Commission outlining action taken at the Commission's meeting of October 22, 1985. 1 128 Council Minutes, November 5, 1985 - Page 2 15 * C. COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN REVISION Council referred the matter to Study Session on November 18, 1985. D. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - EGN CONSTRUCTION, INC.; LOMA - BIDWELL RE- SURFACING PROJECT (LOMA ET AL, CASH CONTRACT 84/85 -2) Council accepted work performed; authorized payment of $31,556.98 and authorized filing Notice of Completion and release of 107 retention at the end of the 35 -day lien period. E. AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS - RESURFACING OF FOUR TENNIS COURTS AT LIVE OAK PARK Council authorized staff to solicit bids for sandblasting, re- surfacing and restriping of tennis courts at Live Oak Park. F. PROPOSAL FOR ELECTION SERVICES - GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 1986 Council accepted, a proposal for services for the General Munici- pal Election to be held on April 8, 1986, from Martin & Chapman Co, in the amount of $5;94.230. H. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE JAMES. T. BATTS Council denied claim and referred it to JPIA. I. RESOLUTION NO. 85 -2393: EMPLOYMENT. OF PERSONNEL Council adopted Resolution. No. 85 -2393 appointing budgeted personnel. J. RESOLUTION NO.. 85- 2392:. WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Council adopted Resolution No. 85 -2392 'authorizing payment of bills. G. .FALCON CABLE TV - DEREGULATION AND RATE INCREASE Mayor Pro Tem Atkins chose at this time to publicly announce that Falcon Cable.TV's rates.for basic service will again be raised effective November 1 due to deregulation and that the City Council could do nothing to prevent this increase. Clinton Wager, 'Vice President and 'General Manager, Falcon Cable TV, stated that pursuant to the Government Code Falcon Cable has deregulated. 'Effective November 1, 1985, there will be an increase' in the rate for the basic cable service from $9.95 to $12.95. To offset the increased costs to the sub- scribers, Falcon is going to be expanding their basic service programming by the Addition of a nightly movie channel, a Los Angeles sports channel and a science and nature channel. It was the general feeling of the Council, in view of the two recent increases,' that another increase in cost to cable con- sumers was. viewed unfavorably. • Councilman Swain moved to acknowledge the proposed rate increase and deregulation of rates as provided by State law; amend the existing franchise to reflect deregulation; and direct staff to investigate means of bringing back to Temple City funds which would otherwise be sent to the Foundation for Community Service Cable Television, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unani- mously carried. . UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Tone Council Minutes, November 5, 1985 - Page 3 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS; FIESTA AVENUE, LOWER AZUSA ROAD TO LA ROSA DRIVE (Pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code) City Manager Koski provided background information stating that public hearing had been set for this evening regarding the installation of eight 5800 lumen, high pressure sodium vapor street lights on marbelite poles with overhead service on Fiesta Avenue from Lower Azusa Road north to La Rosa Drive. All pro- perty owners were contacted regarding the petitions, and the petitions were returned with the signatures of 29 of the 41 property owners in favor of the installation. These signatures represent 69.8% of the front footage of the block in favor of the project. The lights will be spaced at approximately 160- to 190 -foot intervals pursuant to the Street Light Installation Guidelines approved by the City Council. A. Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been prepared. The cost to property owners for installation is estimated at $62.51 per property, which is a one -time charge for the marbelite poles. Thereafter, they will be in Zone "A" and there is an energy charge annually of $11.50. Mayor Pro Tem Atkins declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mrs. Beatrice Herbert, 4826 'North Fiesta stated that she felt the cost was nominal considering the benefits of having street lights. and is very much in favor of the project. Carl Landreth, 5020'Fiesta`Avenue asked Council if residents had a choice as to the type of street lights which will be installed as he was not in favor of the sodium vapor lights. He prefers the old -style lights found in the older sections of the City. City Manager Koski responded to Mr. Landreth that the sodium vapor lights are the most economical and the City was endeavoring to keep the cost to the residents as low as possible. The lights to be installed meet engineering standards as far as light dis- persement on the pavement. Councilman Swain advised Mr. Landreth that all City street lights. are going to be changed to the high pressure sodium vapor lights on a gradual basis. There being no others wishing to address Council on the matter, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, secon- ded by Councilinan'Swain and unanimously carried. Mayor Pro Tem Atkins advised that he would like the records to show that appreciation: was given to Mrs. Martha Haniotis for her efforts in petitioning, her neighbors to request the street lights.` Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the Negative Declaration of Environmental'Impact, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani- mously carried. Councilman Swain inquired if the proposed street light instal- lation had the same spacing as a recent project where Council felt that there should be. a greater distance between street lights. City Manager Koski responded that the standard spacing is 130 feet, and the proposed installation was 160 -190 feet, but that the main aim was to install the lights as close to the property ,line as possible rather than in the middle of the front yards. 1 5 1 26 Council Minutes, November 5, 1985 - Page 4 Councilman Swain stated that she has driven on Fiesta at night and found it to be extremely dark; and that, if she lived on that street, she would certainly be in favor of the project. Councilman Gillanders stated that, since approximately 70% of the residents on the street wish to have street lights installed and they are willing to bear the expense, he sees no reason why the project should not be approved. Councilman Froehle said that his position has already been ex- pressed by Councilman Swain and Councilman Gillanders and was in support of the project. Councilman Gillanders moved to deny all protests and order the construction of street lights and instruct the Superintendent of Streets to cause the work to be accomplished and to report, on the improvements when the work is completed, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve annexation of the area to Municipal Lighting District Zone "A ", seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. TEMPLE CITY SISTER CITY, INC. Sister City president, Barbara Abraham, requested the City to sponsor a Community Band since insurance costs were prohibitive for the organization to get it on their own. Council expressed their concern over the insurance problem, but generally supported the concept of a Community Band. Councilman Gillanders moved to instruct the staff to investi- gate the availability of insurance coverage and draw up guide- lines defining the sponsorship responsibilities of the City and the Sister City Organization, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. B. TEMPLE CITY GIRL SCOUT ASSOCIATION - CHRISTMAS CAROLING Correspondence was received from Mary Manning of the Temple City Girl Scout Association requesting permission to use Temple City Park on Friday, December 20, 1985 for Christmas caroling. Mrs. Manning anticipated approximately 200 -300 members of the Girl Scout organization would be in attendance along with the Temple City High School orchestra and the Brighter Side Singers. It was anticipated that publicity would bring many of the residents of the City to the park to join in the Christmas caroling also. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mary Manning, 5728 Golden West Avenue, stated that, since the recent loss of the Scout House, many troops are still left without a place in which to meet. Also, there are other youth organizations in the community who could use a place to hold their meetings. Mrs. Manning requested the City Council to procure a youth facility within the community. Mrs. Manning also voiced concern about her difficulty in reserving a room at Live Oak Park for her Leaders' Meeting once a month. Concerning the Leaders' Monthly Meeting, Parks. and Recreation Director Kobett responded that he felt that something could be worked out for this use, but that the Parks and Recreation Commission was presently studying the' fees and charges and also the use criteria. Council Minutes, November 5, 1985 - Page 5 The Commission has requested the Department not to overload the facility with any one individual group, limiting the time an . organization may use the facility. Councilman Gillanders moved to refer the matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission to study current available facilities to be used by Temple City youth groups, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Com- munity Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1985; approved a request to sell Christ- mas trees on the southwest corner of Rosemead'Boulevard and Las Tunas Drive; approved the acquisition of properties and employment of services of Al Berest; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 249: 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. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION LEGISLATION TOUR - JANUARY 14 - 16, 1986. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the attendance of the City Council and City Manager at the Legislative Orientation tour in Sacramento and authorize the necessary expenditures, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. B. ACCEPTANCE OF BID - SALE OF UNIT 108 (1969 FORD ECONOLINE VAN) Councilman Gillanders moved to accept the high bid of Oscar Nunez in the amount of $456 for the purchase of Unit 108; and authorize the City Clerk to release ownership of the vehicle to Mr. Nunez, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. C. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CAR - PETING.FOR CIVIC CENTER BUILDING Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the specifications and calendar of events. for the purchase.and'installation of carpet- ing for the Civic Center; and authorize staff to solicit bids for the project,. seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. D. CCCA ASSESSMENT FOR,LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING .PROP "A" FUNDS Councilman Gillanders moved to approve an. assessment in the amount of $200 for legal services provided through the Cali- fornia Contract Cities Association for possible lifting of re- strictions regarding the use of Proposition "A" funds, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. E. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUDIT REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 1984 -85 Councilman Gillanders moved to receive and file the annual audit completed by the City's accounting firm of McGladrey, Hendrickson & Pullen, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. 124 Council Minutes, November 5, 1985 - Page 6 F. STUDY SESSION - NOVEMBER 18, 1985 Council has set Monday, November 18, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. for a Study Session in the Council Conference Room in City Hall. G. 75th ANNIVERSARY - FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Councilman Swain advised that she had attended the Sunday morn- ing service initiating the month -long celebration of the First United Methodist Church 75th anniversary and stated that repre- sentation from the City was very much appreciated by the congre- gation. A plaque was presented to the church on behalf of the City of Temple City and the church in turn presented a framed certificate to the City. Councilman Swain said she appreciated representing the City at the event and had a lovely time. H. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES - HONORING JACK TYRELL Councilman Swain reported that the California Contract Cities Association was considering naming the annual tennis tournament held at the Palm Springs Seminars the "Jack Tyrell Memorial Tournament" since Councilman Tyrell had been instrumental in helping to initiate the tournament; it is also proposed to estab- lish a "Jack Tyrell Memorial Award" with an accompanying $500 scholarship given to the outstanding graduate student in the Criminal Justice Department at Cal State, L.A. I. CLAREMONT McKENNA STUDY - PHASE II City Manager Koski advised that the legal analysis by Warren Beebe of Kindel & Anderson on Phase II of the Claremont McKenna Study is scheduled to be presented at a meeting set for Friday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m., in the City Hall. The original group of cities involved at the onset of the study plus a select number of cities have been invited to attend. Members of the City Council are also encouraged to attend this presentation. 12. ITEMS SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING: A. EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 85 -575 AN INTERIM ORDINANCE IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON APARTMENT COMPLEXES Public hearing is set for November 19, 1985.. 13. ADJOURNMENT:. On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Froehle, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on,Tuesday, November 19, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ATTEST: Chief =y ty City 'erk 1 5 1.'4-'3