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MINUTES
APRIL 21, 1987
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted on April 17, 1987, Mayor
Atkins called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 1987.
2. The invocation was given by Reverend Charles Woodworth,
First United Methodist Church, 5957 Golden West Avenue.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor
Atkins.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Dennis, Gillanders, Swain, Atkins
Absent: Councilmen - Froehle
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Associate Planner Saldana, Parks and Recrea-
tion Director Kobett, Public Works Coordina-
tor Peterson and Dick Singer of the Temple
City Times
Councilman Gillanders moved to excuse Councilman Froehle
with cause, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
PRESENTATIONS:
(1) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - Mayor Atkins presented a framed
Certificate of Recognition to Mathew Jacobs, Temple City's
Outstanding Older American and commended Mr. Jacobs for his
many contributions to the community over the years.
(2) PROCLAMATION - "BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH" - Mayor
Atkins presented a proclamation to members of the Quota Club
International of Temple City, proclaiming the month of May
as "Better Hearing and Speech Month ".
(3) PROCLAMATION - "HIRE A VETERAN WEEK" - Mayor Atkins pre-
sented to a representative of the State Employment Develop-
ment Department a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 3
- 9, 1987 as "Hire a Veteran Week ", and the Department had a
Certificate of Appreciation for D & W Associate Builders in
Temple City for their active support in the employment of
veterans.
5. REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL:
A. At this time, the City Clerk assumed the chair and
opened nominations for the office of Mayor for the
coming year.
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B. Councilman Atkins nominated Councilman Gillanders for
the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Swain.
Councilman Atkins moved that nominations be closed and a
unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman Gillanders for
the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilman Swain and
carried.
C. Mayor Gillanders assumed the chair and thanked the
Council for their vote of confidence and the opportunity
to serve as Mayor for the coming year.
Councilman Swain nominated Councilman Patrick Froehle
for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by Coun-
cilman Dennis. Councilman Swain moved that nominations
be closed and a unanimous ballot be cast for Councilman
Froehle for the office of Mayor Pro Tempore, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and carried.
D. Appointments: Mayor Gillanders made the following
committee appointments, following which it was moved by
Councilman Atkins, seconded by Councilman Swain and
unanimously carried that the appointments be confirmed.
Los Angeles County City
Selection Committee
Public Safety
Downtown Revitalization
Committee
Sister City Committee
Temple City Chamber of
Commerce
California Contract Cities
Association
L.A. County Library Board
L.A. County Sanitation Dist.
League of California Cities
Kenneth G. Gillanders
Tom D. Atkins (alternate)
Patrick Froehle
Tom D. Atkins (alternate)
William I. Dennis
Kenneth G. Gillanders
Mary Lou Swain
Mary Lou Swain
William I. Dennis (alt.)
Kenneth G. Gillanders
Kenneth G. Gillanders
Tom D. Atkins (alternate)
Patrick Froehle
William I. Dennis
So. Ca. Transit District and Kenneth G. Gillanders
RTD City Selection Committee Mary Lou Swain (alternate)
Upper San Gabriel Valley
Water District
San Gabriel Valley Associ-
ation of Cities
JPIA - Insurance Authority
San Gabriel Valley Animal
Control Authority
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Tom D. Atkins
Tom D. Atkins
Mary Lou Swain (alternate)
Kenneth G. Gillanders
Patrick Froehle
Mary Lou Swain
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Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 87 -2704,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO,
THE RTD CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF
DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE, seconded by
Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 87 -2705,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITA-
TION DISTRICT 15, seconded by Councilman Swain and
unanimously carried.
PRESENTATION:
On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Temple City,
Mayor Gillanders presented a plaque to Councilman Atkins in
appreciation of the outstanding service given as Mayor during his
term.
Councilman Atkins thanked members of the Council and City Manager
Koski for their support during his term of office and voiced his
appreciation to City staff for their efforts.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Dennis_requested that item 5. A. be removed from
the Consent Calendar.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the remaining items on the
Consent Calendar as recommended, seconded by Councilman
Atkins and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Adjourned Meeting of March 31,
1987 and Regular Meeting of April 7, 1987
Councilman Dennis referred to item 6. A., second to the
last paragraph, indicating that he would like staff to
include the potential maintenance costs along with the
capital improvement costs on all projects not just what
concerns Proposition A funds.
Councilman Dennis moved to approve the Minutes of the
Adjourned Meeting of March 31 as written and the Regular
Meeting of April 7 as corrected, seconded by Councilman
Swain and unanimously carried.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -2706 ORDERING ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR FY
1987 -88 CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT
Council adopted Resolution No. 87 -2706, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ORDERING AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR THE 1987 -88 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY
FOR THE CITY -WIDE LIGHTING DISTRICT.
C. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF
APRIL 14, 1987
(1) PROPERTY NUISANCE - 9002 EMPEROR; OWNER: LANORA
HOBAN
As no appeal was received, City Council adopted
Resolution No. 87 -2709, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING CER-
TAIN PREMISES TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDERING
ABATEMENT THEREOF.
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(2) PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Council received and filed the memo from the Plan-
ning Commission outlining action taken at the
Commission's meeting of April 14.
D. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1987 - REQUEST FOR USE OF LIVE OAK
PARK BY TEMPLE CITY AYSO
City Council approved the request of Temple City AYSO
for use of Live Oak Park on May 30 and June 20 for
soccer sign -ups subject to the usual insurance require-
ments and adherence to the established rules for use of
the park.
E. REJECTION OF BID - INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS ON
ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD BETWEEN BROADWAY AND THE EATON WASH
As the bids of $64,258 and $69,725 were in excess of the
$16,200 estimate of the engineer, City Council rejected
both bids and instructed staff to review the proposal
and renotice for new bids.
F. CLAIM FOR DAMAGE: JACKIE VAN BIBBER
Council denied the claim and referred the matter to
Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 87 -2707: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
City Council adopted Resolution No. 87 -2707 authorizing
the payment of bills.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT INCLUDING THE 7 LAND USE ELE-
MENTS - TEXT AND MAPS A THROUGH W
City Manager Koski stated that the City Council closed
the public hearing on the General Plan amendment on
March 31 with a subsequent Study Session held on April
6. Determinations were made by the Council regarding
land use policy, which have been compiled and will be
presented this evening by Mr. Beland. The revised
densities are as follows: Low Density Residential is
0 -6 dwelling units per acre; Medium Density Residential
is 7 -12 dwelling units per acre; and High Density Resi-
dential is 13 -24 dwelling units per acre.
Councilman Atkins moved to make correspondence
received since the last meeting a part of the public
record concerning the General Plan Amendment, seconded
by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
Dale Beland, Cotton /Beland /Associates, Inc., compli-
mented the City Council and the community of Temple City
for the way in which the General Plan .Update has pro-
ceeded. The amendments to the General Plan will facili-
tate the reduction of long -term development intensity
and stabilize and enhance existing residential neighbor-
hoods. The land use changes are endorsed by policy
statements which, should the City Council adopt the
plan, will be reflected in the publication of the new
General Plan. This will include a map showing what can
be built where, as well as density standards, develop-
ment criteria and policy statements so that the City
will have a tool to work with in future decisions about
new development.
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Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 87 -2708,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE
CITY'S AMENDED GENERAL PLAN AND ADOPTING SAID PLAN,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
Councilman Swain stated that, since the Planning Commis-
sion is presently studying developments with less than a
20 -foot setback, an urgency ordinance should be adopted.
After some discussion, City Council agreed that the
moratorium should be amended by adding a new Section
"(c) Building permits may now be issued for any such
development which receives a Conditional Use Permit
therefor (and Tentative Tract Map if appropriate) where
such building has a front yard setback of at least
twenty (20) feet."
City Attorney Martin introduced Ordinance No. 87- 604 -U,
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AMENDING ORDINANCE 86 -588 RELATING TO A
MORATORIUM. As an urgency ordinance it is effective
immediately and shall remain in effect 45 days unless
extended pursuant to Government Code Section 65858.
On motion by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman
Atkins, and unanimously carried, Ordinance No. 87 -604 -U
was adopted.
B. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF APRIL 15, 1987 - OPERATION OF SWIMMING POOL
AT TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL; DESIGN PLAN FOR TEMPLE CITY
PARK; AND IMPROVEMENTS AT LIVE OAK PARK
City Manager Koski advised the City Council that the
Commission is desirous of having a joint study session
with the Council. The Commission has been advised by
the Temple City School District that they will not share
in the cost of maintaining the swimming pool for the
summer swim program. Concerning the design plan for
Temple City Park, the Commission would like to add one
or more spring- mounted animal play pieces for very small
children, which is not included in the design plan
prepared by Recreation Systems, Inc. Also, the Commis-
sion has recommended that funds be appropriated to
retain a qualified firm to design the perimeter of Live
Oak Park to prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering
without the need to entirely fence the park.
Councilman Atkins moved to refer the subject items to a
Study Session with the Parks and Recreation Commission
on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room,
seconded by Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE RE: C -1 USES
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that in February of this year the City Council
referred the Downtown Revitalization Committee report
containing recommended changes in use for the C -1 and
C -2 zoning to the Planning Commission for study and
recommendation. The Planning Commission held a. public
hearing February 24 and summarized their recommendation
for the C -1 zone in Resolution No. PC 87 -1313 dated
March 24, 1987.
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Councilman Atkins inquired if a copy of the staff memo
dated April 16 and written by Mel Tooker had been trans-
mitted to the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
City Manager Koski advised that the Committee has not
yet received this in -house study. The present Committee
study does not recommend rezoning of any defined geo-
graphic area. It is staff's recommendation that, fol-
lowing rezoning, there be some commercial development
standards to go along with the new uses and the new
zone.
It was Councilman Atkins' opinion that the development
standards need not be applied to a particular zone, and
perhaps could apply to all commercial zones.
Councilman Dennis stated that he would like to keep the
government agency, as much as possible, from telling the
businesses what they can and can't do.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and
invited anyone wishing to speak to come forward.
Richard Konrad, 9600 East Las Tunas Drive, chairman of
the Revitalization Sub - committee on Zoning, advised that
two public hearings were held with the City Council and
Planning Commission to which property and business
owners were invited by mail. Also, a certified letter
was sent to all property and business owners of 100
businesses which were affected, with the exception of
the Ralph's /Thrifty Shopping Center and the Lumberyard.
Following the correspondence, members of the Committee
went out and made personal visits to the business commu-
nity and received 90 signatures agreeing with the Com-
mittee's proposed zone changes. It was the Committee's
opinion that the business district should provide a mix
of retail, service and professional uses.
Councilman Dennis inquired of Mr. Konrad what the main
discrepancy was between the Planning Commission and the
Sub - committee on Zoning.
Mr. Konrad said that it was apparent the Commission
believed it was important to keep the core of the
central business district retail- oriented.
Councilman Atkins stated that, in his opinion, going to
a C -2 zoning and eliminating the C -1 entirely would be
the best way of handling the downtown business problem.
As Councilmembers had many questions which they wished
to discuss in depth, Councilman Swain moved to adjourn
the public hearing to Monday, April 27, at 8:30 p.m. in
the Community Room, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Gillanders commended the Sub - committee on Zoning
for their constructive input, stating that the quality
of work was very impressive.
B. COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM - FISCAL YEAR 1987 -88
RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES,
INC.
City Manager Koski advised that the surveys conducted by
staff indicated that users of the City's Dial -a -Ride
program are very satisfied with the service. The Market
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Shuttle Service, however, has not been as heavily used
as anticipated and it is recommended that the service be
discontinued. Community Transit Services have advised
staff that, to renew the agreement for the service and
to include a new 1988 lift- equipped vehicle, the cost
would be $134,306, which is an increase of $1,732 or
1.3 %. Also, to provide a new vehicle in the program
Community Transit has requested that a three -year agree-
ment be entered into and the budget to be negotiated
annually with an increase based on the Consumer Price
Index.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the tentative renewal
agreement for three years; directed staff to prepare the
agreement; and authorized the Mayor to sign, seconded by
Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
C. REASSIGNMENT OF RUBBISH COLLECTION FRANCHISE AND STREET
SWEEPING AGREEMENT
City Manager Koski stated that on March 26 the City
received correspondence from Chester Otting of Community
Disposal Company advising that he plans to retire and
requested permission to reassign the company's franchise
for rubbish collection and agreement for street sweeping
to Athens Disposal Company owned by Ron Arakelian. The
same terms and conditions of the agreement and amend-
ments would apply to the new contractor if authorization
is given for reassignment. Contact has been made with
the cities with which Athens Disposal is doing business
and all reports were very complimentary.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the reassignment of
the rubbish collection franchise and street sweeping
agreement from Community Disposal Company to Athens
Disposal Company, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Swain suggested that the City prepare a
special token of appreciation for Chet Otting and staff
of Community Disposal.
Mr. Otting thanked the City Council and residents for
the cooperation given over the years and especially
thanked the Council for courtesies extended to him.
9. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO HOLD PARADE ON SEPTEMBER 19,
1987
City Manager Koski referred Council to correspondence
received from Steve Johnson, Program Ccordinator, San
Gabriel Valley Masonic Constitution Observance Commit-
tee, requesting permission to hold a parade on Saturday,
September 19 at 3:00 p.m. in commemoration of the
bicentennial of the Constitution. Mr. Johnson has
contacted the Chamber of Commerce and is aware of the
procedures established for the Camellia FeEtival. Also,
in considering approval of the concept for the parade,
City Attorney Martin has advised that legislation is
currently pending which would preclude the City from
requiring liability insurance for parades.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the parad=_ in concept
and referred the matter to staff for a report and recom-
mendations, seconded by Councilman Dennis and unani-
mously carried.
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B. REQUEST FROM HSIEN TANG FU, 9404 OLIVE STREET TO REPLACE
BLOCK WALL
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that at the Council's March 3 meeting the City
Council authorized staff to negotiate an acceptable
compromise for the cost of replacing the block wall
fence which was removed during the street widening
project on Alessandro. Mr. Ko, attorney for Mr. Fu,
rejected the City's offer and requested full reimburse-
ment of $4,096.60. It is staff's opinion that Mr. Fu
acted prematurely when he contracted to have the work
done without benefit of competitive bids.
Mayor Gillanders stated that an offer to mitigate to the
damages to a fixed figure was made by the City and this
offer has been refused. City Attorney Martin has sug-
gested that the Council should refer this matter to the
Southern California Joint Powers Insurance Authority as
a matter of damages and, therefore, would be inappropri-
ate for the City Council to continue the hearing.
Councilman Atkins moved to deny the claim and refer the
matter to the Southern California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
10. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Cal Magro, 9207 Wedgewood, wanted to know why a meeting
regarding the amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to
C -1 uses could not have been held before the 27th of April
when the Committee: would have appreciated the input of the
City Council.
Councilman Swain advised that the matter has just now come
to the City Council as a posted item on the Agenda. Prior
to this the item was before the Planning Commission and,
therefore, the kCity Council could not discuss a matter which
would be comin:;; before the Council and on which the Council
would have to kake a decision following a public hearing .
Councilman Der,iis added that additional information which
is pertinent to the issue has just become available..
King Huang, :1590 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, in-
quired if the City Council had received his letter regarding
the General Flan as it relates to his property on Rosemead
Boulevard.
City Manager.Koski responded that his letter had been re-
ceived and will be referred back to the Planning Commission
along with other correspondence received from property
owners who ..:E•re taking exception to the recommendations of
the Planning Commission with respect to the updated General
Plan.
RECESS TO (;RA:
At this time Council recessed to meet as the Temple City
Community /Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of the
April 7, 1987 meeting; and adopted Resolution CRA 300:
Warrants rnd Demands. The Minutes are set forth in full in
the recorl.s of the Agency.
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11. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
None
12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. CONFORMING ZONING TO UPDATED GENERAL PLAN BY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Councilman Atkins moved to instruct the Planning Commis-
sion to undertake conforming the zoning to the updated
General Plan, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani-
mously carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman
Dennis, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:30
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May
5, 1987.
ATTEST:
1 Chief Deputy Cil Clerk
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