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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1986-02-04_Regular 1986CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1986 IINITIATION: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dennis called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 1986, 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, Froehle, Gillanders, Dennis Absent: Councilmen- Swain Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Shaw, Parks and Recreation Director Kobett and Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times Councilman Gillanders moved to excuse Councilman Swain with cause, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Dennis inquired if item B. (2) regarding the request from Temple City Unified School District for financialassistance for ballfield maintenance should have included that the adopted budget be amended. City Manager Koski responded that the recommendation from staff should have included this action. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve all items on the Consent Calendar as recommended with the modification as to budget on item B. (2), seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. A. APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 21, 1986 Approved as written. B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 1986 (1) REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK PARK - TEMPLE CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL, Council approved the use of Live Oak Park by the Temple City Youth Football per their schedule which is a part of the staff memo dated January 16, 1936. This approval was given subject to the required Certificate of Insur- ance and adherence to established park rules. (2) REQUEST FROM TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR BALLFIELD MAINTENANCE Council approved financial participation with the Temple City Unified School District for the maintenance of certain baseball facilities at the high school which are used by local organized community youth baseball 1 S 172 Council Minutes, February 4, 1986 - Page 2 leagues for practice and games. The $500 expenditure was authorized and the adopted budget amended. C. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 1986 (1) PROPERTY NUISANCE CASE NO. 86 -139: 4834 ARDEN DRIVE, ROBERT STRAUSS As no appeal was filed, Council adopted Resolution No. 86 -2413 ordering abatement of the public nuisance. As this has been an ongoing problem and the third time the subject property has been declared a public nuis- ance, the City Attorney has been directed and authorized to file a misdemeanor complaint should the abatement not be accomplished by the expiration date. (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Council received and filed memo of the Planning Com- mission outlining action taken at their January 28 meeting. D. APPROVAL OF VENDORS ALONG PARADE ROUTE - 42nd ANNUAL CAMELLIA FESTIVAL Council approved vendor applications from five organizations, as listed in the Chamber of Commerce letter dated January 28, 1986, to sell items along the parade route during the 42nd Annual Camellia Parade on February 22. E. RESOLUTION NO, 86- 2411: EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL Council adopted Resolution No. 86 -2411 appointing budgeted personnel, F. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -2412: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Council adopted Resolution No. 86 -2412 authorizing payment of bills.. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. REVIEW OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION RE: SIGNAGE FOR PAT KELLY TRAVEL, 9661 LAS TUNAS DRIVE City Manager Koski provided backtround information stating that on January 14, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a request for three signs on the front and rear of a build ing located at 9661 Las Tunas Drive. The signs consist of three panels, each of which will carry a tenant name. The wall sign approved for the front of the building measures. 22 feet by 10.fet for an overall area of 25 square feet, and the wall signs on the rear east and west elevations each measure 2 feet by 72 feet with a sign area of 15 square feet. Staff had concluded that the. signs located on the sides of the building were not permissable as the code allows signage on a rear or side only where there is a pedestrian entrance leading directly into the business on that elevation. Since the rear door of the business faces northerly towards the pedestrian mall, staff recommended that one wall sign be permitted on the rear. The Commission in reviewing the plans noted that the rear east and west elevations did show arched accessways to the east and west sides of the bu.ildin'g and thereby approved the request as submitted, finding the archways provided pedestrian access to the building. One consideration not presented to the Planning Commission is that the arched accessways on the sides of the building provide access to adjacent private properties. 1 5' 1 11 Council Minutes, February 4, 1986 - Page 3 Mayor Dennis stated that he had requested the appeal of the Planning Commission since it appeared the Council had a non- conforming request, and also the Downtown Revitalization Committee was studying signs and it would be best to have the benefit of the decision of the Committee. Planning Director Shaw showed a video of the property, indi- cating in his narrative where the proposed signs were to be located. John Peebles, 9427 Broadway, Temple City, owner of the build - ing in question, wanted it clarified that at no time did he represent to the Planning Commission or City staff that the archways represented entrances to their building. Application for the signage was made because it was determined that the business needed more exposure, particularly at the rear .. of the building since the foliage of the trees tend to block the view of signs. Mr. Peebles also wanted to give more exposure to a new tenant in the space fronting on the mall, Las Tunas Lock & Key Shop. It was his opinion that those businesses which front on the parking mall have less exposure than those which front on Las Tunas Drive. He stated that his signs are clean -cut and professional looking. Based on the approval from the Planning Commission, the sign designer made up the signs and now Pat Kelly Travel and Las Tunas Lock & Key are faced with the bill. Councilman Froehle asked if a permit was required for the signs and if it was granted. Planning Director Shaw responded that a permit was granted based upon the Planning Commission's action in approving the signage. Mayor Dennis inquired of Mr. Peebles if he would be agreeable to taking the signs down should the Downtown Business Revital- ization Committee decide that there should be no signs on the sides of buildings. The option of applying for a variance was also offered as an alternative should the Committee decide on this restriction of signs. Councilman Atkins suggested to Mr. Peebles that he take a few moments to discuss the proposition with Mrs. Peebles before making a decision. Joseph Zanghi, 9661 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, representing Las Tunas Lock & Key, stated that he has been at the location for four months without the benefit of a visible sign. It was Mr. Zanghi's opinion that the signs would bring him needed business. He, as Mr. Peebles, felt that the trees tend to block the view of the building and that any signs placed there would not be seen by potential customers. Frank Deleo identified himself as a friend of the Peebles, stating that it was his opinion that the Peebles be permitted to hang the signs since a permit was given, or that they should be reimbursed for the expense of the signs. John Peebles agreed to the conditions offered. If the Re- vitalization Committee agrees to adhere to the signing ordinance as it presently reads, the signs in question will be removed or an application for a. variance will be made. Councilman Gillanders moved to dismiss the appeal and rein- state the decision of the Planning Commission with the con- dition that, should the Downtown Revitalization Committee determine it was preferable to adhere to the signing code as it now appears, the requested signs would come down or a variance applied for, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 70 Council Minutes, February 4, 1986 - Page 4 7. NEW BUSINESS: A. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 44381 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS AT 6033 -39 PRIMROSE AVENUE; APPLICANT: SIMON LEE & ASSOCIATES City Manager Koski advised that at their regular meeting of January 14, 1986, the Planning Commission approve and recom- mended that the City Council approve a tentative tract map to allow development of a 5 -unit detached residential condo- minium located on the west side of Primrose Avenue between Woodruff and Garibaldi Avenues with a street address of 6033 -6039 Primrose Avenue. The property is currently de- veloped with two detached single family dwellings. The applicant proposes to construct five detached two - story, three - bedroom units with three different floor plans ranging in size from 1,575 square feet to 2,618 square feet. The lot coverage for the project is 32% and the open space pro- vided is 3,610 square feet, exceeding the 2,000 square feet required by Code. The density of the project is 11.9 units per acre. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. As no one wished to address Council on the matter, Council- man Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Councilman Atkins moved to approve the request for tentative tract map 44331 for development of five detached condomini- ums located at 6033 -39 Primrose Avenue; certify the Nega- tive Declaration of Environmental Impact; and include the Minutes of the Planning Commission as a part of the hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. B. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM C -1 TO C -1 -0 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5909 -5927 CLOVERLY AVENUE (LUMBERYARD); APPLICANT /OWNER: MARRY SAGHEB City Manager Koski reported that at their regular meeting of January 14, 1986, the Planning Commission approved and recom- mended that the City Council approve a request for change of zone from Cl, limited commercial, to C -1 -0, limited com- mercial and office zone, for property located at 5909 -5927 Cloverl,y Avenue, known as the rear of the Lumberyard. A ch.ige of zone to C -1 -0 would billow business and professional office type uses in addition to fhe retail sales uses already allowed in the zone. The Commission found the change of zone appropriate as the new zone maintained the integrity of the existing C -1 zoned areas while providing some flexi- bility to an area which has no frontage on Las Tunas Drive. A Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact has been filed. Mayor Dennis declared the public hearing open and invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Councilman Gillanders objected to the change of zone, indi- cating that . he's against spot zoning. Councilman Froehle stated that the request has been studied by the Planning Commission in study sessions and regular meetings, and the Revitalization Committee has studied it, and all have been in favor of the change of zone. He would be in favor of the change. • 1 1 :r Council Minutes, February 4, 1986 — Page 5 Councilman Atkins reiterated Councilman Gillanders' objec- tion to spot zoning, although he recognized that the property did need some help. He stated he would prefer seeing a C -2 zoning for the property. Mayor Dennis suggested that the item be carried over to the next meeting as there appeared to be a 2 - 2 vote. Councilman Froehle moved to continue the matter to the meet- ing of February 18 to make a decision on the request for a zone change on property located at 5909 -5927 Cloverly Avenue (Lumberyard), seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. RESTORATION OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY - FUND RAISING ACTIVITY Councilman Gillanders moved to approve a community picnic in Temple City Park on May 18 as a fundraiser for the restor- ation of the Statue of Liberty /Ellis Island, sponsored by the Restore the Spirit of Liberty of Temple City, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Dodie Murset., 5009 North Camellia Avenue, co- chairman of the Lady Liberty Committee of Temple City, requested permission to hold open the date of June 1 for the picnic in case of rain on the 18th of May. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve an alternate date of June 1 for the picnic in the park fundraising event for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, subject to the avail- ability of the park, seconded by Councilman. Atkins and unani- mously carried. B. ESTATE OF GERALD MAURICE FITZGERALD City Manager Koski advised that a proposed First and Final Petition and Account for the estate of Gerald FitzGerald has been received from the law firm of Francis G. Welton and David E. Lich. Councilman Gillanders moved to refer the correspondence to City Attorney Martin for review and written recommendation to the City Council for the meeting of February 18, 1986, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO Wh6H TO SPEAK: No one wished to address Council. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Com- munity Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the regu- lar meeting of January 21, 1986; approved the site and elevation plans for the proposed retail shopping center and Sizzler Res- taurant at Rosemead and Broadway; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 261: Warrants and Demands. 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None S -r p 8 Council Minutes, February 4, 1986 - Page 6 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. 42nd ANNUAL CAMELLIA FESTIVAL - INSURANCE COVERAGE - LA MAR KEMSLEY City Manager Koski advised that a letter from La Mar Kemsley of Kemsley Kiddie Karnival, Inc. dated January 6 stated that he was able to obtain only one million dollars general lia- bility insurance for the Camellia Festival. The City's requirement is five million, which, combined with the three, million dollars the Chamber of Commerce carries, leaves a • shortage of one million dollars in coverage for the Festival. After some discussion, Council agreed to allow the four mil- lion general liability coverage for the 42nd Annual Camellia Festival. B. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER'S PA SYSTEM City Manager Koski directed Council's attention to a report. by Robert Foster of Southland Sound Corporation, who had visited the Council Chambers on January 31 to determine the needs for a better quality.sound system. A copy of Mr. Foster's report was made available to each Councilmember. Councilman Gillanders moved to instruct staff to prepare specifications and plans, and to mail out bid packets for a new sound system for the Council Chambers, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried. C. Mayor Dennis welcomed and introduced his son, Fire Captain Dave Dennis. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Froehle, seconded by Councilman Gillanders, the meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Next meeting of the City Council will, be held on Tuesday, February 18, 1986, at 7:30 p.m.' ATTEST: Chief Djeuty Cit Clerk 1 5 1 F7