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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
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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