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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
JANUARY 5, 1988
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted on December 31, 1987 Mayor
Gillanders called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 1988.
2. The invocation was given by Charles Eddleman, Presiding
Elder, The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints, 9468 Broadway, Temple City.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gil -
landers.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Councilmen- Atkins, Dennis, Froehle, Swain,
Gillanders
Councilman -None
City Manager Koski, Attorney Martin, Commu-
nity Development Director Dawson, Parks &
Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works
Coordinator Peterson and Julie Estrada of the
Temple City Times
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Consent Calender as
recommended, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Regular meeting of December 15,
1987.
Approved as written.
B. SET PUBLIC HEARING - STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS, 5300
BLOCK OF LOMA AVENUE, SOUTH OF OLIVE STREET (Pursuant
to Chapter 27, Improvement Act of 1911, Streets and
Highways Code)
City Council set public hearing for Street Lighting
Improvements on the 5300 Block of Loma Avenue, south of
Olive Street for January 19, 1988.
C. TEMPORARY DELAY OF CONTRACT REQUEST FOR 1987 -88 CAPE &
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
Council approved the temporary suspension request of
Cape & Slurry contract to no later than May 1st.
D. COMMUNITY DISPOSAL CO. - CHANGE OF PICK UP DAYS
City Council approved the request from Community Dis-
posal Company for the change of pick up days to Monday
and Thursday for the eastern area of the City.
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E. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2756: WARRANTS AND DEMANDS
City Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2756 approving
claims and demands in the amount of $1,122,560.02
F. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2757: APPOINTMENT OF BUDGETED PERSONNEL
City Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2757 approving
the appointment of budgeted personnel.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF ORDINANCE 87- 602 -UE WHICH
IMPOSES A MORATORIUM ON USES RELATING TO BUSINESSES OF
ACUPRESSURE.
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that on March 17, 1987, the City Council adopted
the above Urgency Ordinance which will expire February
1, 1988. Additional studies relative to this matter are
in progress. In the interim, this extension would keep
the moratorium in place until the Zoning Ordinance is
adopted. The interim Ordinance_will prohibit businesses
and uses related to acupressure until such time that
proper zoning regulations are drafted and the necessary
public hearing can be conducted.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and
invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on
the matter to come forward at this time.
As no one wished to address the City Council on this
matter, Councilman Swain moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Froehle moved to adopt Ordinance No.
88- 623 -UE, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY EXTENDING ORDINANCE 87 -599 -U AND 87 -602 -U
IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON USES RELATING TO THE BUSINESS
OF ACUPRESSURE PENDING PLANNING COMMISSION STUDIES,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
7. A. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONE CHANGE 87 -892 PROPOSED CHANGE IN
ZONING FROM R -1 TO R -2 ON A SINGLE LOT AT 5766 -68 N.
LOMA AVENUE
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that the subject rezoning from R -1 to R -2 was
inadvertently omitted from a previous zone change case.
The subject lot is currently improved with five apart-
ment units and is designated Medium Density Residential
on the General Plan. This rezoning from R -1 to R -2 will
bring the zoning into consistency with the Adopted
General Plan and into conformity with the existing
improvements on the lot. The Planning Commission recom-
mended approval at their meeting of December 8, 1987.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open and
invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on
the matter to come forward at this time.
David Brown, 646 N. Hazel, Rosemead, stated that this
property is one of several which his family owns and the
R -1 zoning makes it difficult to get refinancing and in
addition, contributed to the increase in insurance rates
on the new policy. Mr. Brown added that his property is
exactly the same as the property behind his and would
like to have the same zoning.
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As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Froehle moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by Councilman Atkins and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Dennis stated he saw no logical reason for
denying the request since it is exactly the same as the
properties to the east.
Councilman Swain concurred with Councilman Dennis and
indicated that in the original discussions of the Gen-
eral Plan, this property had been R -2 and in the proc-
ess, it was inadvertently omitted.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the Negative Declara-
tion and introduce for first reading by title only
Ordinance No. 88 -625, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM R -1 TO R -2 IN CASE NO. 87 -892, seconded by Council-
man Atkins and unanimously carried.
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FROM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SIDE-
WALK SALE ON JANUARY 30, 1988 BETWEEN 9:30 AM AND 4:30
PM
Council received a letter from the Temple City Chamber
of Commerce requesting approval to conduct a sidewalk
sale on January 30, 1988.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the request of the
Temple City Chamber of Commerce to use the public
right -of -way for a sidewalk sale on Saturday, January
30, 1988, from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., seconded by
Councilman Dennis and unanimously carried.
B. CORRESPONDENCE FROM MR. ALDO SCIOLINI RE: NEIGHBOR DISPUTE
City Manager Koski stated that a letter was received
from Mr. Sciolini, 5421 Baldwin Avenue, which indicated
the basic nature of the problem to be drainage. Both
Mr. Koski and Mr. Dawson, as well as, the Road
Department Superintendent have been out to the subject
site to see if there is any way to resolve the drainage
problem. In addition, Code Enforcement Officer, Steve
Wilkomm had been out to see Mr. Cheng, who, in an effort
to help resolve the matter, has offered to install gut-
ters on the westside of the roof. He has also offered
to dig a trench on the westside property line and a
drain at the driveway to catch all runoff and have it
flow to the east away from the adjacent property.
Council determined this matter should be handled by
staff since Mr. Cheng does not have any legal obliga-
tions under City Ordinances.
C. TEMPLE CITY HIGH SCHOOL RAMRODDERS CLUB - REQUEST FOR
FUND RAISER - JANUARY 9, 1988
On motion by Councilman Swain, seconded by Councilman
Froehle, it was unanimously carried that a "subsequent
need" to take action regarding the approval of a fund
raiser for the Temple City High School Ramrodders on
January 9, 1988, arose after the posting of the Council
Agenda on December 31, 1987.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the request of the
Temple City High School Ramrodders for advertising the
event on Saturday, January 9, 1988 by using a loud
speaker attached to a lead car from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
p.m , seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously
carried.
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9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
None
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time the City Council recessed to meet as the Temple
City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of
the December 15, 1987 meeting, approved sign modifications
for United Savings Bank, and adopted Resolution No. CRA 320,
authorizing payment of bills. The Minutes of the Agency are
set forth in full in the Agency's records.
RECONVENE AS CITY COUNCIL:
10. ACTION ON REQUEST BY CRA:
None
11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Froehle indicated that there has been some ques-
tions as to why the market that burned down some time back
is still standing and asked Mr. Dawson to inform the public
of the status of that situation.
Mr. Dawson stated that due to the fact there was suspicion
of arson, the Sheriff's Station and the County Fire
Department were conducting an investigation which held up
the process for a two week period of time. Since then a
letter was sent from the County Building Official and the
Code Enforcement Officer encouraging the removal of the
structure with undue haste. At this point, it is still
caught between the property owner, the tenant and the insur-
ance company but staff is being assured it will be removed
soon. Staff will remain abreast of this situation to assure
a speedy compliance.
Councilman Dennis stated that Fiesta Floats had captured
awards for six out of nine floats which they produced in the
City of Temple City and indicated he felt some sort of
recognition for his consistent quality of work representing
the City was in order.
Councilman Dennis wished to inform both Council and the
public that this term of office will be his last with the
City of Temple City due to certain personal reasons. His
decision has been one he has put a great deal of thought
into and due to circumstances as they currently stand in
other aspects of his life, he cannot put forth the time
needed to commit to this position at the standard in which
he feels is necessary. After sixteen years with the City
Council, he stated it was not an easy decision but he does
look back with pride on the years spent on the Council and
the programs and contributions he was able to make.
Mayor Gillanders stated he was taken aback by Councilman
Dennis's announcement and wished to note that over the years
Councilman Dennis has contributed a great deal and has
always taken his position on the Council very seriously. His
presence and expertise will be missed not only by the Coun-
cil but by the people of the Community. Additionally,
Councilman Dennis has been an active and effective member of
the CCCA, which will also miss his involvement. Mayor Gil -
landers made mention of the strong Revitalization program
which Councilman Dennis developed and worked on.
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Councilman Swain wished to express her disappointment in
Councilman Dennis' decision. She stated she will look for-
ward to working with him the next four months and will be
sorry to see him leave. Additionally, Councilman Swain
wished to inform the Council that she spoke with Mrs.
Millham before the Council meeting and Mr. Millham was doing
fine after his surgery earlier in the day.
Councilman Atkins indicated he has enjoyed working with
Councilman Dennis over the last sixteen years and although
he may not be a part of the Council he is sure he will be a
strong, active member of the Community. Additionally, he
wished to state that in the paper there was an article
regarding an Assembly Constitutional amendment being intro-
duced to levy a 1% tax on all new construction in California
with a purpose of building school buildings. He noted this
was in addition to the assessment of one year ago. His
objection was not only that an assessment was recently
levied but that City government will have to collect and
incur the repercussions.
Councilman Froehle stated he was disconcerted by Councilman
Dennis' announcement and although he respected his decision,
he felt the Council was losing a strong leader.
12. CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION TO CONSIDER
PERSONNEL MATTERS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957
AT 8:10 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M.
13. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Swain seconded by Councilman Dennis
the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:20 p.m. The
next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19,
1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5938 North
Kauffman Avenue, Temple City
ATTEST:
Chief De City
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