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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 2, 1988
INITIATION:
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Pursuant to the Agenda posted on January 29, 1988 Mayor
Gillanders called the meeting of the City Council to order
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 1988.
2. The invocation was given by City Manager Karl Koski.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Gil -
landers.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Atkins, Froehle, Swain, Gillanders
Absent: Councilman- Dennis
Also Present: City Manager Koski, City Attorney Martin,
Community Development Director Dawson, Parks
& Recreation Director Kobett, Public Works
Coordinator Peterson, Planning Consultant
Tooker and Julie Estrada of the Temple City
Times
Councilman Atkins moved to excuse Councilman Dennis with
cause, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
PRESENTATION:
A presentation to the City was made by City Councilman Swain
on behalf of Mrs. Nunamaker - Highland for the many benefits
she and her family have received over the years. Mrs.
Nunamaker - Highland was married to former Mayor of Temple
City (Al Nunamaker). The presentation was a China Plate
depicting a Camellia, the City Flower which Mrs.
Nunamaker - Highland designed and painted.
Mayor Gillanders accepted the plate with great appreciation
on behalf of the City.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilman Froehle moved to remove Item 5.C. from the Con-
sent Calendar. Councilman Swain moved to approve the remain-
der of the Consent Calender as recommended, seconded by
Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Regular meeting of January 19,
1988.
Approved as written with Councilman Swain abstaining.
B. ORDINANCE NO. 88 -624 (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS -
Council waived further reading and adopted Ordinance No.
88 -624, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. -
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D. PROGRESS PAYMENT #1 & #2 - TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PRO-
JECT, STEINY & CO., INC.
City Council approved progress payments #1 & #2 in the
amounts of $101,817.00 and $96,718.50.
E. ACCEPTANCE OF WORK - SIGNAL MAINTENANCE, INC. INSTALLA-
TION OF 16 NEW INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED STREET NAME SIGNS,
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
City Council accepted work performed and authorized the
filing of the Notice of Completion, authorized the
payment in the amount of $10,224.00 and authorized the
release of 10% retention -at the end of the 35 -day lien
period.
F. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF
JANUARY 26, 1988
City Council -received -and - filed—the -memo outlining
action taken by the Planning Commission at their regular
January 26 meeting.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 88 -2761: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
City Council adopted Resolution No. 88 -2761 approving
claims and demands in the amount of $241,111.26.
C. RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 1988 - -LIVE OAK PERIMETER DESIGN
Councilman Froehle indicated that it appears as though
this perimeter design is going to proceed in increments
therefore, he inquired whether there were any additional
grant funds available, whether the partial design will
fit into the master plan as the project progress and if
this partial design will prevent vehicles from entering
the south side of the park.
Vic Kobett, Director of Parks and Recreation, indicated
that all grant funds allocated by the voters have been
utilized, however there is the prospect of another bond
issue which will go before the voters statewide and
should this be approved Temple City will receive their
allotment. Mr. Kobett stated that this partial design
will fit into the master plan but will not prevent
vehicles from entering the south side of the park.
Through their studies they have found that there is no
design which would prevent this access into the park
unless it is very obtrusive and at a very substantial
cost.
City Manager Koski added that the strategy is to take
funds available and make partial improvements and then
present a completed package to Council at the budget
session which would make this project part of the
1988 -89 budget with completion this summer pending
approval.
Councilman Froehle moved to approve the modification to
LOP Perimeter Design for installation of six box trees
and four concrete picnic tables at the south end of the
Park in the amount of $4,000, seconded by Councilman
Atkins and unanimously carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
Council Minutes, February 2, 1988 - Page 3
7. NEW BUSINESS:
A. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 88 -1 AND ZONE
CHANGE 88 -895
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that on January 12, 1988 the Planning Commission
conducted a public hearing for General Plan Amendment
88 -1 and Zone Change 88 -895. The minutes and a summary
of the various actions taken was included in the pack-
ets. It is suggested that Council take one area at a
time during the public hearing process and, after the
public hearing is closed, adopt the appropriate Ordi-
nance.
Councilman Atkins moved to include the Planning Commis-
sion minutes and materials as part of the record of
Council's public hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain
and unanimously carried.
AREA 1
Planning Consultant Tooker stated that the General Plan
as adopted in 1987, indicated Area 1A as medium density
residential and during the subsequent public hearings to
change the Zoning from R -1 to R -2 considerable public
testimony and discussion let the Council to direct staff
to amend the General Plan from medium density residen-
tial to low density residential and leave the zoning as
R -1.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 1A and invited anyone wishing to address the City
Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
John Wilde, 4905 Baldwin, stated his support of this
area remaining medium density, R -2. Based on current
land use, most of the property would be non - conforming
if this area was zoned R -1.
Jack Weintre, 4902 N. Baldwin, stated he had presented a
letter to the Planning Commission on January 12, 1988
and wished to indicate he is in favor of the R -2 zoning.
JoAnn MacLean, 4854 N. Baldwin, stated she was in favor
of the R -2 zone change.
Anna Weintre, 4902 N. Baldwin, indicated she was in
favor of R -2. She currently has one unit on her
property.
Joe Campagna, 4930 Baldwin Avenue, stated he was in
favor of the R -2 change. His lot size is 16,000 square
feet and has one unit on it.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Swain moved to close the public
hearing on Area 1A, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Froehle stated that overall the people of
Temple City wanted low density and if this area was
zoned R -2 they could put as many as four units on these
properties. Many of the people who had given testimony
had large lots and wished to have parody with their
neighbors. He indicated that the Planning Commission is
currently looking at a policy regarding the square
footage for residents in an R -1 area which would allow
the placement of one unit for every 7200 square feet
Council Minutes, February 2, 1988 - Page 4
therefore, all the people who spoke could still put 2
units on their lots. Based on these facts Councilman
Froehle stated he was in favor of an R -1 zoning of Area
1A.
Councilman Atkins concurred with Councilman Froehle and
also feels an R -1 zoning is appropriate.
Councilman Swain inquired as to the average size lots in
that particular area and at R -2 density what is the
number of units which could be built on the average lot.
Mr. Bob Dawson indicated that the average lot ranges
from 14,000 square feet to 21,000 square feet with the
average being 17,000 square feet which would allow 4
units at the R -2 density.
Councilman Swain reiterated the statement made by Coun-
cilman Froehle regarding lots with over 14,400 square
feet which may subdivide. These subdivisions would
have-to-meet the .criteria- of . R -1 - zoning of 7200 square
feet. Councilman Swain concurred with Councilman
Froehle and Councilman Atkins and would be in favor of
R -1 zoning.
Mayor Gillanders concurred with the rest of the Council
and was in favor of the R -1 zoning.
Councilman Swain moved to amend the General Plan for
Area 1A to reflect low density residential and leave
the zoning R -1 to be consistent with the General Plan,
seconded by Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
Mr. Tooker indicated that Area 1B- (Lower Azusa Rd) was
previously R -4 and in order to bring it into confor-
mance with the General Plan, it is required that this
area be changed to C -2. As a result of the zoning
consistency public hearing testimony, it was decided by
Council that Medium Density residential would be a more
appropriate General Plan designation. This would re-
quire a zone change from R -4 to R -2.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing for Area
1B, three lots at 10019 -10047 Lower Azusa Road open and
invited anyone wishing to address the City Council on
the matter to come forward at this time.
Domenick Rago, 403 Monterey Pass, Monterey Park, stated
he is the owner of the property and would like it to be
commercially zoned.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter Councilman Froehle moved to close the public
hearing on Area 1B, seconded by Councilman Atkins and
unanimously carried.
Councilman Froehle indicated that in previous meetings
the residents voiced their strong objections to a com-
mercial designation therefore, he would be in favor of
an R -2 designation for Area 1B.
Councilman Atkins concurred with Councilman Froehle and
additionally stated that any commercial development
could be a significant traffic problem.
Council Minutes, February 2, 1988 - Page 5
Councilman Swain stated that in the first hearing when
all the residents were in attendance, she had voiced a
very strong opinion that this particular area should be
commercial property and an R -3 designation was
discussed. It is still her opinion that this would be a
good commercial area but would have been against an R -3
designation due to the potential of an apartment complex
being built. Councilman Swain stated she felt this was
a good compromise and was in favor of an R -2 designa-
tion for this area.
Mayor Gillanders was opposed to the commercial designa-
tion due to the negative impact it would have on the
eight residences immediately adjacent to this area and
would be in support of the medium residential designa-
tion.
Councilman Atkins moved to designate the three lots,
10019 -10047 Lower Azusa, which is referred to as Area
1B, as medium density, R -2, seconded by Councilman
Froehle -and unanimously carried.
AREA 2
Mr. Tooker stated that Area 2 consists of the area north
of Workman to the existing commercial property along
the south side of Las Tunas, on the east and west side
of Camellia and the east and west side of Kauffman. The
General Plan in April, 1987 showed the area as low
density residential. When the zoning changes were to be
made to bring about a consistency with the General Plan,
considerable public testimony from the arearesidents
involved indicated this area should be medium density.
This was to not only reflect the land usage but to
permit two units on the properties allowing utilization
of the alley. These lots average approximately 8750
square feet and under the R -2 designation, two units may
be built.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 2 and invited anyone wishing to address the City
Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
Phillip Vargas, 5733 N. Kauffman Avenue, presented to
the Council a petition of 66 residents who would like
the area to remain low density.
Lloyd Ranabargar, 5822 Camellia Avenue, stated he con-
curred with Mr. Vargas and would like the area to remain
R -1.
Robert Huson, 5812 N. Camellia Avenue, indicated he
supported the low density designation.
Kenneth T. Palmer, 5818 N. Kauffman Avenue, stated he
had been to previous meetings and wanted the area to
remain R -3 but would agree to R -2.
David Manning, 5728 Golden West,that although he does
not live in the affected area he wished to state his
opinion that this area should remain R -1. .
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing on Area 2, seconded by Councilman Swain and
unanimously carried.
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Councilman Swain stated that this area is a very diffi-
cult one and many groups have given input. A large
group from Kauffman had spoken in favor of R -2 at a
previous meeting. On the petition which was given to
the Council by Mr. Vargas, there were 11 signatures
which were immediately affected and others that were in
a close radius who indicated they were in favor of low
density, R -1. Based on all input received thus far,
there were very strong differences of philosophy. Coun-
cilman Swain stated that if there is any area in Temple
City which does lend itself to multiple units it would
be this one due to the back alley access. Additionally,
R -2 zoning would allow only two per lot and would not
allow very large dense developments such as R -3 allows.
However, the area is predominantly R -1 and based on the
overall opinion of the residents of Temple City, Coun-
cilman Swain was in favor of R -1 in Area 2.
Councilman Atkins concurred with Councilman Swain and
stated he was in favor of R -1 in Area 2.
Councilman Froehle stated he had received a phone call
from Mr. Roger Chandler, who lives on the northwest
corner of Kauffman and Workman, _indicating he would like
to see Area 2 remain R -2 rather than down zoned to R -1.
Councilman Froehle concurred with Councilman Swain and
Councilman Atkins.
Mayor Gillanders stated he also agreed with the rest of
the Council.
Councilman Atkins moved to amend the General Plan for
Area 2 to reflect low density residential and zone
change R -1 to be consistent with the General Plan,
seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
Area 3
Mr. Tooker stated that this area is shown in the General
Plan adopted April, 1987 as medium density residential.
Through the public hearing process it became evident
that although the zone change was to make the zoning
consistent with the adopted General Plan, the existing
land use which was R -3, made it necessary to amend the
General Plan to reflect high density. This area is
located on both sides of Noel from 5625 northerly to the
end of the street.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 3 and invited anyone wishing to address the City
Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to amend the General Plan for
Area 3 to reflect high density residential and the
zoning to remain R -3 to be consistent with the General
Plan, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
AREA 4
This area is shown as low density residential in the
General Plan adopted April, 1987. The zoning is cur-
rently R -2 and due to previous public hearings and City
Council input, staff has been directed to amend the
General Plan to show the area as medium density rather
,than low density. This area is located on the west side
of Oak Avenue from 6155 to the intersection of Longden.
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Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 4 and invited anyone wishing to address the City
Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
As no one else 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 Swain moved to amend the General Plan for
Area 4 to medium density residential and zoning to
remain R -2 which is consistent with the General Plan,
seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Area 5
Mr. Tooker stated that this area is shown on the General
Plan as medium density residential. The current zoning
is R -1 with one lot zoned R -2, and it is recommended by
the Planning Commission- that the-zoning be changed to
R -2 due to both public testimony and a petition received
at previous Planning Commission meetings. This area is
located on both sides of Hallowell, Halifax and Doreen.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 5- [Hallowell] and invited anyone wishing to address
the City Council on the matter to come forward at this
time.
Hassan El -Deeb, 4938 Hallowell Avenue, stated he submit-
ted a letter to the Planning Commission regarding his
lot which is currently zoned R -2. He has built another
unit on this property and would like to see it remain
R -2.
Mafa Kamal, 4807 Hallowell Avenue, stated he is in favor
of R -2, medium density for this area.
Dwane Carter, 4815 Hallowell Avenue, indicated he con-
curs with the other speakers and is in favor of R -2.
Donald Steinwinter, 4821 N. Hallowell Avenue, stated he
is in favor of the medium density, R -2.
Melad Khair, 4820 Hallowell Avenue, wished to state he
was supportive of the medium density, R -2.
Robert LoPresto, 4816 Hallowell Avenue, indicated he was
the individual who had started the four -page petition
with many signatures of residents in the area which
stated they wanted R -2, medium density and would like
Council to consider Hallowell separate from the others
in the area.
Amal E1 -Deeb, 4807 Hallowell Avenue, indicated she was
in favor of the medium density, R -2.
Ferial E1 -Deeb, 4938 Hallowell Avenue, stated she was in
favor of R -2.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Froehle moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to leave the General Plan for
Area 5- [Hallowell] on 5 lots medium density and to
change the zoning to R -2 to be consistent with the
General Plan, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unani-
mously carried.
Council Minutes, February 2, 1988 - Page 8
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 5- [Halifax] and invited anyone wishing to address
the City Council on the matter to come forward at this
time.
As no one else 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 Swain moved to amend the General Plan for
Area 5- Halifax to low density and the zoning to remain
R -1 which is consistent with the General Plan, seconded
by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
Area 5- [Doreen) and invited anyone wishing to address
the City Council on the matter to come forward at this
time.
Allan- Shuey, 4825 N Doreen, stated-he was in favor of
low density.
Mary Lawyer, 4826 N. Doreen, stated she was in favor of
low density, R -1.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Froehle moved to close the
public hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain and unani-
mously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to amend the General Plan to low
density and the zoning remain R -1 in Area 5- [Doreen]
which is consistent with the General Plan, seconded by
Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Area 6
Mr. Tooker indicated this area included two lots on
Camellia, 4803 and 4823. The General Plan, April 1987,
showed the first three lots north of Lower Azusa as
medium density residential. Some time ago the zoning in
this area was R -4 and when the zoning was brought into
consistency with the General Plan it was changed to R -2.
Lot A, 4803 Camellia - present use of this property is
an office that was given a land use variance in 1962. It
has been a source of problems in that the use was termi-
nated , therefore, the original land use could not be
re- established. This lot is being considered for an C -1
zoning designation.
Lot B, 4823 Camellia - Owner requested his lot to be
considered medium density residential primarily because
he has alley access to the rear and would like to build
an additional unit.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
4803 Camellia and invited anyone wishing to address the
City Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
George Sotolongo, 4803 N. Camellia, stated there were
people at the last meeting who were against this
property being converted from R -2 to C -1. Therefore, he
circulated a petition in the area surrounding his
property and collected twelve signatures of residents
who were in favor of this area being used as commercial.
Marsha Swindler, 4852 Camellia Avenue, stated she was in
favor of keeping this area R -2 and not changing it to
commercial.
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Jay Swindler, 4852 Camellia Avenue, indicated he was in
favor of this area remaining R -2.
Tom Mclntee, 4840 Camellia, concurs with his neighbors
stating there is just too many cars in the area.
Daniel C. Patterson, 6453 Trelawney, his company occu-
pies the office at 9621 Lower Azusa Road. At the pres-
ent time he has 5 parking spaces which his staff
utilizes. It is his opinion that the parking problem is
not generated from his company nor does he believe it is
generated by the 7 -11. This building has been a commer-
cial building for some time. His company is a consult-
ing firm with a staff of three and he felt that this
business did not contribute to the traffic or parking
problems on Camellia.
Michael E. Wilson, 4834 Camellia, stated he was against
this area being zoned C -1.
Dixie- Mc- Intee,- --4840 Camellia Avenue, -- stated there is a
traffic problem on Lower Azusa and she is against this
area being commercial.
Dolores Amadori, 4829 Camellia Avenue, concurred with
her neighbors and is against commercial zoning.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Froehle stated he does not feel a commercial
building belongs in that area and due to the fact that
the land use variance was for a termite business and
neither that variance nor use exists today, he was in
favor of this area remaining R -2.
Councilman Atkins concurred with Councilman Froehle and
given the constraints of the lot, feels there is no
potential for a commercial use for this lot.
Councilman Swain concurred with Councilman Atkins and
Councilman Froehle and indicated she felt the property
has potential as R -2.
Mayor Gillanders concurred with the rest of the Council
and that the original use is now gone and with it goes
the permission therefore, he supports R -2.
Councilman Froehle moved for the General Plan to remain
medium density residential and zoning to remain R -2
which is consistent with the General Plan, seconded by
Councilman Atkins and unanimously carried.
Mayor Gillanders declared the public hearing open for
4823 Camellia and invited anyone wishing to address the
City Council on the matter to come forward at this time.
Michael E. Wilson, 4834 Camellia, stated he is against
R -2 zoning.
Gerald Mandler, 4823 Camellia, stated that at the last
meeting there were 8 families for R -2 and only 2 against
it.
Tinh T. Huynh, 4824 Temple City Boulevard, his property
is just behind the property. He stated he is in support
of R -2.
Dolores Amadori, 4829 Camellia Avenue, stated she is
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Jay Swindler, 4852 Camellia, stated he would like to
see the property stay R -1.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Atkins stated the only rationale he has heard
for designating this area medium density was because
there was an alley behind this property and unfortunate-
ly, in his opinion, that is not reason enough, there-
fore, he feels this area should remain R -1.
Councilman Froehle indicated he does concur with Coun-
cilman Atkins. He stated there is already a buffer zone
and the line needs to be drawn somewhere.
Councilman Swain concurs with both Councilman Atkins and
-Councilman-Froehle:
Mayor Gillanders stated that just because a property has
an alleyway behind it should not be suitable grounds to
build another residence.
Councilman Swain moved for the General Plan to remain
low density residential and the zoning to remain R -1
which is consistent with the General Plan, seconded by
Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 88 -2762,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 88 -1, seconded by
Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Negative Declara-
tion and introduce for first reading by title only,
Ordinance No. 88 -626, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING ZONE CHANGE 88 -895,
seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
RECESS 9:25 P.M.
RECONVENED 9:35 P.M.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 45808
AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 87 -890 AT 5248 -62 SERENO
DRIVE (NIKOUI AND JALALAT) -
City Manager Koski provided background information
stating that the applicant is requesting approval to
develop ten (10) detached two -story residential
condominiums on a 49,377 square foot R -2 zoned site. The
site is currently improved with four single family
units. The proposal calls for clearing the site and
constructing ten (10) detached units to be served from a
central cul -de -sac private driveway. The developer
proposes four different floor plans and elevations, with
unit sizes ranging from 1,939 square feet to 2,250
square feet. The project meets or exceeds all of the
City's development standards including yard areas,
parking requirements and open space.
Councilman Swain inquired as to the number of units
which could be built on this property.
Mr. Bob Dawson indicated that each lot has 3600 square
feet and the developer could have put 13 units on this
property.
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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.
Tom Claborn, 5208 N. Sereno Drive, stated he was in
favor of this project.
Jeff Jalalat, 357 Walnut Avenue, Arcadia, stated his
partner and himself were planning on building the ten
condos. He feels this would be a big improvement to what
is currently there.
As no one else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Atkins moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Swain indicated she was impressed with the
fact that the developer came in with a project in which
he could have built 13 units but chose to build 10. The
condos-are-very-attractive-and .give -the appearance of a
single family area and she saw no reason to deny this
project.
Councilman Atkins stated the property is adequate for
what the developers wish to do. The project meets all
the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit. He stated
he was in favor of approval.
Councilman Froehle concurred with Councilman Swain and
Councilman Atkins.
Mayor Gillanders also concurred with Council.
Councilman Atkins moved to approve the Negative Declara-
tion, seconded by Councilman Swain and unanimously
carried.
Councilman Froehle moved to approve Tentative Tract Map
No. 45808 and Conditional Use Permit 87 -890 to allow the
development of a ten (10) unit residential condominium
for property at 5248 -62 Sereno Drive, seconded by
Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
C. PUBLIC HEARING : CODE AMENDMENT MAKING IT UNLAWFUL TO
MAINTAIN "GRAFFITI" ON PRIVATE PROPERTY -
City Manager Koski gave background information stating
that the City has always been diligent in attempting to
keep "graffiti" off of public property, as well as,
private property. City crews respond quickly in remov-
ing "graffiti" so as to prevent its proliferation.
Usually property owners also have been cooperative in
removing "graffiti" as quickly as possible. This Code
Amendment would assist in assuring full cooperation in
removing "graffiti" from private property. It would
make it unlawful to maintain a building or structure
defaced with paint, ink, carvings or any other defacing
or disfiguring, commonly known as "graffiti ".
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 else wished to address the City Council on
this matter, Councilman Swain moved to close the public
hearing, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unanimously
carried.
Council Minutes, February 2, 1988 - Page 12
Councilman Atkins indicated he does not agree with this
code amendment. He feels the victim (property owner)
ends up being the guilty party. It is his opinion that
the residents of Temple City have worked very well with
the City to maintain their property.
Councilman Swain concurred with Councilman Atkins in
the fact that the property owner becomes the victim but
feels it is a necessary tool to be used in the areas
which the City is having difficulty. The sooner graf-
fiti is removed the less graffiti there will be.
Councilman Froehle stated that graffiti is more than
just a police problem, it is a community problem and
concurs with Councilman Swain in that graffiti needs to
be removed as soon as possible. He is in favor of this
Code Amendment.
Mayor Gillanders stated that one of the reasons this
area is such a nice place to live is because it has not
been afflicted by a variety-of the-problems that has hit
other Citys in the L.A. County area. One of the reasons
is because Temple City has public involvement and public
input. He indicated he can see certain advantages to
this type of program and would be in favor of it.
Councilman Swain moved to direct City Attorney to draft
an appropriate ordinance on graffiti and also to give a
directive to staff to approach the subject with sensi-
tivity to the property owners, seconded by Councilman
Froehle and carried on a roll call vote.
ROLL CALL
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
8. COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilman - Froehle, Swain, Gillanders
Councilman- Atkins
Councilman- Dennis
A. IRWINDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Council received a letter from Joe DiShanni, Executive
Director of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce, request-
ing a letter of support for 'fair play' regarding the
relocation of the L.A. Raiders. This request is a
result of substantial harassment spearheaded by L.A.
City Councilman Ernani Bernardi and Assemblyman Mike
Roos.
City Attorney Charles Martin abstained from opinion or
comment.
Councilman Swain indicated that Assemblymen Roos has
withdrawn his legislation because he said himself it was
not possible to get 41 votes in favor, but he intends to
piggyback it at the end of the session on other legisla-
tion.
Councilman Atkins moved to send a letter of support for
the City of Irwindale in their efforts to negotiate an
agreement with the Los Angeles Raiders, to Senator
Russell and Assemblyman Mountjoy, seconded by Councilman
Froehle and unanimously carried.
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B. UNITED SAVINGS BANK - REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO OBSERVE
CHINESE NEW YEAR -
The City has received correspondence from Mary Lucero,
Branch Manager, United Savings Bank, requesting permis-
sion to observe the Chinese New Year on Sunday, February
21, 1988 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Temple City Branch
located at 5607 N. Rosemead Blvd. The observance of the
celebration will include a dragon dance and the use of
fire crackers. Ms. Lucero is requesting permission for a
permit to block off a portion of the parking lot just
north of the branch for the dragon dance with the barri-
cades provided by the City and a permit for the use of
fire crackers within the blockade.
Peter Say, United Savings Bank, the Chinese tradition is
to lite up fire crackers which would be lit by profes-
sional people. Additionally, red envelopes will be
given to 500 children encouraging them to open up a
Savings account. A Chinese dragon dance will be per-
formed.
Chief Inid, L.A. County Fire Department, stated there
are quite a number of regulations this event would have
to comply with. Additionally, the County Fire Department
would need a site plan, an activity plan, insurance'
requirements and possible additional security needs.
He stated he would be more than happy to meet with Mr.
Say and discuss the requirements should this activity be
approved by Council.
Councilman Swain moved to approve the Chinese New Year's
Celebration at United Savings Bank on Sunday, February
21, 1988 subject to compliance with all regulations of
the City pertaining to insurance and codes as well as
the L.A. County Fire Department requirements, seconded
by Councilman Froehle and unanimously carried.
9. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Virgil Graff, 6118 N. Primrose, wished to thank the Council
for listening to the residents of Temple City during the
revising of the General Plan. He stated he had been to many
Council and Planning Commission meetings and it was his
opinion that the Council, Planning Commission and staff
always had the community as their main concern.
RECESS TO CRA:
At this time the City Council recessed to meet as the Temple
City Community Redevelopment Agency; approved the Minutes of
the January 19, 1988 meeting,adopted amended Design for
Development site map and standards and adopted Resolution
No. CRA 322, 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
(C.- 0 ay
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11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY ENERGY SURCHARGE
Councilman Atkins stated that back several years ago
during the energy crisis a surcharge was enacted to
punish heavy gas users. During the recent cold spell
gas prices became extremely high due to this legislation
and those most affected were the elderly who are on
fixed incomes and simply can not afford to pay large gas
bills.
Councilman Atkins moved that a letter be sent to state
legislators requesting the legislature to remove the
formula for the baseline rate and give the California
Public Utilities Commission the flexibility to set the
baseline rate whenever it deems necessary, seconded by
Councilman Swain and unanimously carried.
B. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER
Councilman Atkins stated that four (4) very qualified
citizens were interviewed for an appointment for the
vacancy on the Traffic Commission. The decision was
extremely difficult and all four were outstanding peo-
ple.
Councilman Atkins moved to appoint Susan Huls as Traffic
Commissioner, seconded by Councilman Froehle and unani-
mously carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Councilman Atkins seconded by Councilman
Froehle the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 11:55
p.m. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday,
February 16, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 5938
North Kauffman Avenue, Temple City
ATTEST:
Chief De,uty City /clerk
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