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MINUTES
MAY 20, 1986
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 1986, in the
Council Chamber.
2. The invocation was given by Pastor Ted Sneed of the Seventh
Day Adventist Church, 9664 East Broadway.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor
Atkins.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Froehle, Gillanders,
Swain, Atkins
Absent: Councilmen -None
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Planning Director Shaw, Parks and Recreation
Director Kobett, Public Works Coordinator Peter-
son and Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times
5. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Councilman Dennis requested that item B. (4) and B. (6) be
removed from the Consent Calendar.
On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman
Froehle, the remaining Consent Calendar items were unani-
mously approved as recommended.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting- of May 6, 1986
Approved as written.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF
MAY 7, 1986.
.(1) WENDON WAY.& CLOVERLY AVENUE - ADDITIONAL RED CURB
Council approved placement of additional red curb
in the area of Longden School, as recommended in
staff memo dated May 8, 1986.
(2) 9543 -9564 BROADWAY - INSTALL RED CURB
Placement of red curb along Broadway on either
side of all three driveways of the Temple Town-
house was approved by the City Council.
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(3) KAUFFMAN AVENUE - LIMITED TIME PARKING
Approval was given to limited time parking on
Kauffman Avenue as outlined in staff memo dated
May 8, 1986.
(5) CRA PARKING LOT - INSTALLATION OF SPEED BUMP
Pursuant to a complaint received from Clark
Drugs regarding excessive speed of vehicles in
front of the store, Council approved the place-
ment of a speed bump in the isleway between
Albertson'sMarket and Clark Drugs.
(7) PAL MAL AVENUE: FREER STREET TO LOWER AZUSA
ROAD - RADAR SPEED SURVEY
Council approved the retention of the existing
30 MPH speed limit on Pal Mal Avenue between
Freer Street and Lower Azusa Road.
(8) LOWER AZUSA ROAD - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD TO
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD - RADAR SPEED SURVEY
Council approved the retention of the existing
40 MPH speed limit on Lower Azusa Road between
Temple City Boulevard and the Southern Pacific
Railroad.
C. 1986 -87 CAPE SEAL AND SLURRY SEAL PROGRAM - APPROVAL
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT
BIDS
City Council approved the plans and specifications and
authorized staff to solicit bids for the 1986 -87 annual
preventive maintenance program for streets in Mainten-
ance Areas 5 and 6.
D. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - AMERICO RIZZQ.
Claim for damages was denied and referred Eo the
Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -2435: INTENTION TO LEVY 1985 -86
ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council accepted the Engineer's Report for the City -
Wide Lighting District; adopted a Resolution of Inten-
tion to. Levy and Collect assessments,,for fiscal year
1986 -87; and set public hearing on the matter for the
June 3, 1986 Council meeting.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - MEETING OF MAY 13, 1986
Council received and filed the Planning Commission
memo relating to action taken at the Commission's
May 13, 1986 meeting.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 86- 2436: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
Council adopted Resolution No. 86 -2436, a Resolution
to pay bills.
B. (4) LOWER AZUSA ROAD :& BALDWIN AVENUE - REPORT FROM
COMMISSION
Councilman Dennis did not agree with Traffic
Commission's . recommendation that changes were
not necessary. He felt that a- -1e-ft -hand turn
onto Lower Azusa Road from the Jack -in- the -Box
Restaurant driveway was unsafe.
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Councilman Dennis moved to have a "right turn
only" sign placed in the Lower Azusa Road drive-
way of Jack-in-the-Box Restaurant, seconded by
Councilman Gillanders and unanimously carried.
(6) McCULLOCH AVENUE - INSTALLATION OF "STOP" SIGNS
Councilman Dennis stated that, where there was a
"T" intersection, he felt a "stop" sign should
be installed.
Councilman Gillanders concurred with Councilman
Dennis, stating it would be an extra precaution
against an accident occurring.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the recom-
mendations of the Traffic Commission regarding
placement of "stop" signs, as stated in staff
memo dated May 8, 1986, with an additional
"stop" sign placed at McCulloch and Lynrose
Street, seconded by Councilman Gillanders and
unanimously carried.
6. .UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 4413
TO DEVELOP A SIX -UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM LOCATED
AT 5632 McCULLOCH AVENUE; APPLICANT: KENNETH T. HUANG
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that the Planning Commission at their April 22,
1986 meeting approved a Tentative Tract Map to allow
development of a six -unit detached residential condo-
minium located on the east side of McCulloch Avenue
between Daines Drive and Live Oak Avenue with a street
address of 5632 McCulloch. The applicant proposes to
remove the existing structures and construct 6 two -
story residential condominiums with an overall density
11.36 dwelling units per acre. Each unit will have
an attached two -car garage and six guest parking
spaces areevenly distributed throughout the project
A Negative Declaration, of Environmental Impact has
been filed.
Councilman Froehle inquired if the double pane win-
dows were for the second story only or both_.floors;:
and if sidewalks would be installed.
City Manager Koski responded, saying that the double
pane windows would be used throughout the structure
for energy conservation and soundproofing; and that
sidwalks will be installed. The requirement of the
double pane windows is a policy decision rather than
an Ordinance requirement...
Mayor Atkins declared the public hearing open and in-
vited anyone wishing to address the subject to come
forward.
Kenneth T. Huang, 8369 Wendon'Street, San Gabriel,
advised that he was the engineer on the project, work-
ing very closely.with the architect and owner. He
felt that the development was of.high'•'quality and would
attract high caliber owners. 'Also,.he stated that the
project was compatible to neighboring properties.
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Councilman Froehle inquired of Mr. Huang if there was
any decorative brick work planned for the area of the
driveway and fence, since a great deal of cement would
make the complex look rather stark.
Mr. Huang responded that there is decorative brick
work planned and indicated such on plans which he
showed members of the Council.
Mayor Atkins asked Mr. Huang if he was in agreement
with all of the conditions noted on the Conditional
Use Permit.
Mr. Huang responded affirmatively.
As no one else wished to address Council on the matter,
Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hear-
ing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Dennis asked what the maximum number of
units would be allowed on the property..
Planning Director Shaw responded that the property
is zoned R-3' and couid be developed to 11.36 units
but is being developed as an R -2 due to the fact that
the General Plan indicates the parcel as medium den-
sity.
Councilman Dennis stated that he had no problem approv-
ing the project.
Councilman Swain indicated that she was pleased with
the medium density plan, the open spaces and the
attractiveness of the proposed project.
Councilman Gillanders concurred with statements made
by Councilman Swain.
Councilman Froehle concurred with the positive response
of other members of the Council.
Mayor Atkins stated that he also agreed with the Council
members that this was a welcome project to Temple City.
Councilman Gillanders moved to certify the Negative
Declaration of Environmental Impact, seconded by
Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the request for
Tentative Tract Map 44413 allowing development of a
six -unit residential condominium per the findings
and conditions of approval as recommended by the
Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Dennis
and unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS - FIEST AVENUE, LOWER AZUSA ROAD TO
LA ROSA DRIVE (Pursuant to Chapter 27, Improvement
Act of 1911, Streets and Highways Code)
City Manager Koski stated that, at their regular meet -
ing of November 5, 1985, City Council ordered the
installation of eight 5800 lumen HPSV lights on new
marbelite poles with overhead service on Fiesta
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Avenue between Lower Azusa Road and La Rosa Drive.
A petition was submitted by property owners pursuant
to Chapter 27 proceedings. The street lights were
installed and energized by Southern California Edison
Company on March 28, 1986, and installation has been
confirmed by staff. The cost of installation was
$1,920; therefore, the 41 property owners have been
assessed at $46.82 per property. A Negative Declar-
ation of Environmental Impact has been filed.
Mayor Atkins declared the public hearing open and
invited anyone wishing to. address the subject to come
forward.
As no one wished to address Council on the matter,
Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hear-
ing, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Dennis moved to accept the installation of
eight 5300 lumen HPSV lights on Fiesta Avenue bet-
ween Lower Azusa Road and La Rosa Avenue; and approve
the assessments and instruct the Superintendent of
Streets to notify property owners.
C. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 17278 CREATING TWO LOTS
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAINES DRIVE AND BALDWIN
AVENUE, WITH A STREET ADDRESS OF 5444 BALDWIN AVENUE;
APPLICANT: WESTCO LAND, INC.
City Manager Koski advised that the City Engineer from
the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has
checked Parcel Map No. 17278 and indicated in corres-
pondence that it is now ready for approval and accept-
ance of the dedications. The Parcel Map allows the
creation of two lots with areas of 7,540 square feet
and 8,816 square feet. The existing dwelling on the
southern lot would be retained. ,A new single family
dwelling would be constructed on the northern lot.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the map; accept
abandonment and /or restriction of access rights as
offered for dedication on said map; approve and accept
work agreement; and make findings as outlined in staff
memo dated May 14, 1986, seconded by Councilman Gil -
landers and unanimously.carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
None
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9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
George Koumachian, 9622 East Craiglee, advised that Bar-
bara Abraham, president of Sister City, Inc. had requested
him to read a letter from the Mayor of Magdelena de Kino
advising that she had appointed Dr. Ernesto Valdez as the
president of the Magdelana de Kino sister city. Professor
Valdez is anxious to establish an exchange of students bet-
ween his city and Temple City. Professor Valdez inquired
about getting used medical and dental textbooks. Mr.
Koumachian advised Council that Mayor Fernandez is very
interested in the Sister City program and is offering her
full support to Dr. Valdez.
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William Russo, 5626 McCulloch Avenue, requested clarifi-
cation on item 5. B. (6) McCulloch Avenue - Installation
of "Stop" signs.
Councilman Dennis advised Mr. Russo that Council approved
"Stop" signs at all intersections recommended by the
Traffic Commission with an additional "Stop" sign placed
at McCulloch and Lynrose Street.
Mr. Russo stated the latter was what he wanted to hear.
Delores Swinn, '5444 'Baldwin Avenue, requested confirma-
tion that item 7. C. had been approved by the City Council.
Mayor Atkins responded that it had been approved.
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time Council recessed to meet as the Temple City
Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of
the May 6, 1986 meeting; and adopted Resolution No. CRA 272
approving warrants and demands in the amount of $43,656.25.
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB - INSURANCE CONCERN
City Manager Koski referred to staff memo dated May 15,
1986, which had been submitted to Council in the Fri-
day Memo, wherein the club requested a letter from the
City absolving the Senior Citizens Club from any lia-
bility in the event of an accident inasmuch as they
have no insurance and have been unable to obtain lia-
bility insurance for the club.
City Attorney Martin advised that the City could not
honor the club's. request.
Responding to.an inquiry from City Manager Koski,
Councilman Gillanders stated that the officers of the
club would be covered under their, homeowner's liability
insurance policyif they, have one.
Council instructed staff to meet with club officers to
discuss the possibility of officers using their home-
owner's insurance for personal protection.
B. CALIFORNIA CQNTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING
Councilman Dennis. advised Council that he and the mem-
bers of the Executive Board of the California Contract
Cities Association met with the Local Government Com-
rnittee. and have developed a good relationship with them.
He further reported that the ambulance suit with the
County is scheduled to go to court on the 15th of June,
but will most likely be continued.
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Councilman Dennis reported that at the last board
meeting the legal action regarding no property tax
cities was discussed and the City's City Manager and
City Attorney would be meeting with the Pacific Legal
Foundation on Thursday, May 22 at City Hall. He
wanted to point out that Contract Cities does recog-
nize that the City of Temple City has expended
funds up front on this issue, and Contract Cities
will go ahead and make the assessments to the other
cities in order to enable Temple City to be reimbursed
for the up -front costs."
Several members of the Executive Board of Contract
Cities expressed their hope that Councilman Gil -
lenders be reelected to the board of Southern Cali-
fornia Joint Powers Insurance Authority as they felt
he was doing an excellent job.
C. TRAFFIC SURVEY - ARDEN DRIVE FROM OLIVE TO LOWER AZUSA
Councilman Swain advised members of the Council
that she has received several resident complaints
regarding excessive speed on Arden Drive between
Olive Street and Lower Azusa Road.
Councilman Gillanders stated that Halifax Road
from Olive to Lower Azusa is also a problem as to
excessive speed.
Council members were in agreement that the Traffic
Commission should conduct a traffic survey of Arden
Drive and Halifax Road between Olive Street and
Lower Azusa Road.
D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Councilman Gillanders reported that currently the
Joint Powers Insurance Authority (of which Temple City
is a member) has an arrangement whereby the cities all
share on a pro rata basis for amounts from $50,000 to
$500,000. Losses that exceed $500,000 are handled by
an excess carrier. With the escalating costs and prob-
lems facing insurance companies, carriers are becoming
more reluctant to insure cities at all, resulting in
42 cities in California that are without insurance.
Councilman Gillanders requested a policy position by the
Council on a vote which will be taken at the next meeting
of the executive board of the JPIA as the decision of
the board will affect all the cities. The following
are the options available:
1 that the Authority super- impose an assess-
ment on each of the member cities.to estab-
lish a fund to re- insure the cities for
the excess coverage of $500,000 to approxi-
mately $10,000,000 for each occurrence;
2. that a second JPIA be created that would
cover the City's.insurance.from-$500,000
to $10,000,000;'
3. continue as presently exists as long as
insurance is available on the open market.
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City Attorney Martin recommended, based on the options
available, that Council vote in favor of the superfund.
Councilman Gillanders concurred in that it appeared to
give the cities more control over their own destiny.
Council concurred that Councilman Gillanders vote in
favor of the superfund.
E. 1985 ANNUAL SISTER CITY AWARDS SPONSORED BY READER'S
DIGEST FOUNDATION
Mayor Atkins advised that Temple City has been chosen
to receive an award for the "best overall program" for
a city with a population of less than 50,000, which
was sponsored by the Reader's Digest Foundation, and
which will be awarded at the Sister Cities International
Conference in Los Angeles on July 19, 1986.
F CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED FROM DAVID DREIER RE: CORPS
OF ENGINEERS' PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE SANTA FE
DAM RECREATIONAL PARK
Mayor Atkins advised Council that he had received cor-
respondence from Congressman David Dreier advising that
legislation was recently presented in Congress to
direct the Secretary of the Corps of Engineers to con-
vey the property located within the. Santa Fe Dam Recre-
ational Park area along the San Gabriel River directly
to the City of Irwindale - - at taxpayers' expense.
The proposed use for this property would be to con-
struct a toxic waste incinerator. The City of Duarte
is interested in obtaining this same piece of property
for the purpose of developing an equestrian facility
on the site. Mr. Dreier has urged the City Council to
urge the Board of Supervisors to let this property go
to a recreational use rather than a toxic waste site.
Councilman Swain moved that:Mayar.Atkins respond to
Congressman Dreier's letter by writing Congressman
Carlos Moorhead that the City Council of Temple City
urges a negative vote on the proposed legislation,
seconded by Councilman Gillanders and unanimously
carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Froehle, seconded by Councilman
Gillanders, the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Next meet -
ing of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, June 3,
1986, at 7:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Chief uty City .;r' lerk
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MAYOR