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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1986-12-16_Regular 1986CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 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, December 16, 1986. 2. The invocation was given by Reverend Charles Woodworth of the First United Methodist Church, 5957 North Golden West Avenue. 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 Associate Saldana, Parks and Recrea- tion Director Kobett, Public Works Coordina- tor Peter and Julie Estrada of the Temple City Times 5. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Swain requested that item E. be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. On motion by Councilman Gillanders, seconded by Councilman Froehle, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was unani- mously approved as recommended. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular Meeting of December 2, 1986 Approved as written. B. PROGRESS PAYMENT #1 - VETERANS ADDRESSING SERVICE, CURB ADDRESSING Council approved progress payment #1 for work completed on the curb addressing project by Veterans Addressing Service in the amount of $4,428.90. C. CAMELLIA FESTIVAL REVIEWING STANDS City Council accepted the proposal of James R. Johnson, P.E., in the amount of $1,800 for the preparation of all necessary plans and specifications to enlarge the exist- ing reviewing stands. D. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1986 (1) LOS ANGELES COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Council adopted by reference the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Volume II. 1 3":19 Council Minutes, December 16, 1986 - Page 2 (2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION - City Council received and filed the memo from the Planning Commission outlining action taken at the Commission's meeting of December 9. F. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR SIDEWALK SALE Council approved the request of the Chamber of Commerce to hold their annual sidewalk sale on January 31 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Las Tunas Drive between Prim- rose and Camellia. Approval was given subject to non - Chamber members having adequate liability insurance naming the City as additionally insured. G. ORDINANCE NO. 86 -598 (2ND READING) AMENDING THE REDEVEL- OPMENT PLAN Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No. 86 -598, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. H. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -2685: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS Council adopted Resolution No. 86 -2685 authorizing the payment of bills. E. COMMUNITY DISPOSAL CO. REQUEST FOR RATE INCREASE Councilman Swain stated that she felt it was important to advise the residents of Temple City the reasons for the proposed increase in rates requested by Community Disposal. She advised that solid waste disposal fees have increased 42% and liability insurance has increased 1,267 %.over the past five years making it impossible to keep the rates to residents down. Councilman Gillanders added that fees will continue to increase due to diminishing dump areas and that insur- ance rates will in all probability continue to rise. Councilman Swain moved to approve a monthly increase of $1.20 per single family residence and S.60 for each additional unit effective January 1, 1987, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 86 -797 (YEH) 5318 -22 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD City Manager Koski stated that in October the Planning Commission approved with conditions a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the development of a 22 -unit motel at 5318 -22 Rosemead Boulevard. On Novem- ber 7 the City Clerk's Office received an appeal of Condition No. 21, which pertains to the prohibition of cooking /kitchen facilities with the exception of the manager's living unit. A request to withdraw the appeal was made prior to the Council's December 2nd meeting; however, Council denied the withdrawal of the appeal and continued the matter to this evening when the appellant could attend the hearing. Staff contacted the Depart- ment of Housing and Community Development and was ad- vised that local jurisdictions have control over minimum or maximum lengths of stay at motels. Council Minutes, December 16, 1986 - Page 3 Mayor Atkins declared the public hearing open and in- vited those interested to come forward to address Coun- cil on the matter. Jack Wood, 200 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, representing the owner of the subject property, stated that the owner wishes to have four kitchenettes constructed. within the complex as this type of rental in the motel business has become more popular lately and would increase his profit as the rooms with a kitchenette are $10 more per day. Mr. Wood went on to say that the owners are agreeable to two rentals per 24 -hour period per room; and would construct a six -foot block wall between the proposed project and a neighbor making the request. Gordon Fisher, 5722 Kauffman Avenue, said that he and Mrs. Fisher would be in favor of rental of a room on a twice in a 24 -hour period basis; and that rental of .rooms with a kitchenette should be for less than one month at a time. Don Platzer, 5328 North Rosemead Boulevard, stated that there are sufficient motels within the area of Temple City whose rates are lower than those quoted for the proposed motel on Rosemead Boulevard and offer more extras as well. He also felt that the construction of the motel and the Sizzler restaurant in conjunction with a 7 -store shopping center will greatly increase traffic in the area, which Mr. Platzer feels is already a prob- lem. As no one else wished to address Council, Councilman Gillanders moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders moved to certify the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, seconded by Coun- cilman Swain and unanimously carried. Councilman Gillanders stated that he believes the condi- tions of approval to be reasonable and agreed with Mayor Atkins' suggestion to include a condition regarding the banning of exit barriers being constructed in the park- ing lot. He was in favor of including the construction of kitchenettes as it would be desirable especially for families travelling; would like to see the 21 -day limit on these rentals; and a limit of renting each room no more than twice in a 24 -hour period. Councilman Froehle stated that the area is zoned to allow motels and, therefore, it was not the Council's obligation to determine if this was a good business venture or not. He felt that the block wall requested by Mr. Platzer should be constructed prior to commence- ment of the motel construction; and concurred with all other points mentioned by Councilman Gillanders. Councilman Dennis suggested a condition of kitchenette rentals to be no more than 21 days within a 3 -month period. Councilman Swain was in agreement with all statements made by Councilmembers. 15 3 7 Council Minutes, December 16, 1986 - Page 4 Councilman Gillanders moved to modify the conditions of approval as follows: (1) that cooking /kitchen facilities are allowed in only four of the 22 units and the man- ager's living unit; (2) that each motel unit shall not be occupied or registered by a person or persons for a period of more than 21 calendar days in any 90 -day period; (3) that the motel rooms shall not be rented more than two times in a 24 -hour period; (4) that no . barricades impeding ingress or egress to the parking are permitted; and (5) a six -foot wall shall be erected prior to commencement of construction of the motel, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. B. FAU PROJECT - GOLDEN WEST /LONGDEN RESURFACING UPDATE AND ADDITIONS City Manager Koski provided background information stating that on July 15, 1986 the City Council approved an agreement with the County to use FAU funds, gas tax money and SB 300 money to fund the resurfacing project of Longden and Golden West for a total cost of $445,000. The City has now been advised by the County that with the delays, changes, additions, increased costs of labor and material, the total cost of the project now stands at $484,000. The additional $39,000 required is avail- able in the budget. Following. a short discussion, Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the revised budget for the Longden /Golden West Avenue FAU Project, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. 7. NEW BUSINESS: None 8. COMMUNICATIONS: A. TEMPLE CITY SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR ASSIS- TANCE City Manager Koski stated that the Sister City Associa- tion has requested financial assistance in providing transportation for the visiting netballers from Hawkes- bury Shire in February, and would like to have permis- sion to use the telephones in City Hall to make calls twice a month to Hawkesbury. Councilman Gillanders recommended that the City provide the actual service rather than a cash donation in order not to set a precedent. This would be in reciprocation for transportation provided to Temple City citizens when they visited Hawkesbury Shire. Councilman Swain suggested that arrangements for bus transportation may best be handled through the City's Parks and Recreation Department since they've had expe- rience in this regard. Councilman Dennis was against spending the City's gen- eral fund dollars for this particular purpose and felt that, if the Council approves this donation, other service organizations within the community will make similar requests. it Council Minutes, December 16, 1986 - Page 5 Mayor Atkins stated that these, were overseas visitors and, therefore, this was a unique situation which would not regularly come up. Councilman Swain also pointed out that the City Council was instrumental in establishing the Sister City Organi- zation and should, therefore, feel some responsibility toward supporting it financially. Councilman Swain moved to provide bus transportation through the Parks and Recreation Department for the netballers from Australia, seconded by Councilman Froehle, and carried with Councilman Dennis voting against the motion. Councilman Gillanders moved to allow the Sister City Organization use City Hall telephones for calls made to Hawkesbury Shire, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried. Dick Dietz, Chairman, Sister City Community Band, ad- vised that the Board of Directors of the organization was primarily concerned about the safety of the Austra- lian visitors when they travel to three organized events while here. 9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one wished to address Council. RECESS TO CRA: At this time Council recessed to meet as the Temple City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of their regular meeting of December 2; adopted Resolution CRA 290 approving the annual report and amending its annual budget; and adopted Resolution CRA 289: Warrants and De- mands in the amount of $2,971.18. 10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA: None 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: A. TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL RAMRODDERS CLUB - REQUEST TO RAISE FUNDS City Manager Koski advised that the Ramrodders Club has requested permission to caravan through City streets with 50's vintage cars playing music from that era on January 3 between the hours of 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. continuing on with a car show to be held at Temple City Park until 4:30 p.m. These activities have been planned in preparation for a "Sock Hop" fundraiser to help fund the school athletic programs, cheer leading and pep activities. The dance is scheduled to be held at the High School on Saturday, January 10. Councilman Gillanders moved to approve the request of the Temple City High School Ramrodders Club to caravan and use a loud speaker on City streets; and hold a car show at Temple City Park on Saturday, January 3, 1987 subject to the conditions noted in the staff memo dated December 16, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unani- mously carried. 1 5 Council Minutes, December 16, 1986 - Page 6 B. OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER JOHNATHAN SILVAS RE: CITIZEN ASSISTANCE Councilman Dennis referred to a staff memo dated Decem- ber 9 detailing an incident which occurred in the City when Animal Control Officer John Silva.s provided assis- tance to resident, Ray Youman. He commended $ilvas for his action and inquired as to when the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition would be made. City Manager Koski responded that the presentation was planned for December 24 at the staff recognition lunch- eon. C. AB 2926: SCHOOL DISTRICT DEVELOPER FEES Mayor Atkins advised that a letter from the City of Walnut has been received requesting that correspondence be sent to the State recommending the wording in the subject bill be expanded and made more clear and con- cise. Councilmembers concurred that the wording was ambiguous and recommended that a letter be sent to the Chairman of the Assembly Committee in Local Government expressing Council's opinion. 12. ADJOURNMENT: On motion by Councilman Dennis, seconded by Councilman Swain, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 1987. ATTEST: Chief DeptM;y City C