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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 8, 1961
1. INVITATION:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
IICity was called to order by Mayor Dickason at 7:30 P. M., who
2. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Rev. Lyman Ellis of St. Paul Methodist
Church, El Monte at Freer St., Temple City.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,
Dickason
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Manager Woollett corrected the minutes of December 26, 1961,
under Item 14, page 4, Ordinance 61 -62, which should read Coun-
cilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordi-
nance No. 61 -62 as an urgency ordinance, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and roll call vote as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen-Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
Noes: Councilmen -None
Absent: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes as amended, Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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6, ORDINANCE NO. 61 -58, 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read
title to Ordinance No. 61 -58 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9100 OF
THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1494 OF THE COUNTY. OF LOS ANGELES ADOPTED BY SEC-
TION 9100 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, SAID AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MIN-
IMUM SQUARE FOOT REQUIREMENTS IN ZONES R -3 AND R -4 AND YARD SET
BACK REQUIREMENTS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No, 61 -58, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No, 61 -58, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -61, second readinc. City Attorney Shatford read
title to Ordinance No. 61 -61 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CHANGING PARKING REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO
PRIMROSE STREET BETWEEN LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND WOODRUFF AVE., TEMPLE
CITY, CALIFORNIA, ON FEBRUARY 23, 1962, BETWEEN THE HOURS. OF
4 :00 P. M. and 6 :30 P. M. ONLY. Councilman Tyrell moved to
waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -61, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61 -61, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8, ORDINANCE NO. 61 -63, first reading. City Attorney Shatford read
title to Ordinance No. 61 -63 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO CORRECT DUPLICATION OF CODE NUMBERS. Councilman Tyrell moved
to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -63, Councilman
Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading of Ordinance No. 61 -63 no further
action was taken.
9. TITLE REPORT - East -Nest alley north of Lower Azusa between
Pal Mal and El Monte Ave. City Attorney Shatford advised the
Title Co. has not yet completed this report which involved a
search on six individual lots. Councilman Tyrell moved to table,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. PIGEON NUISANCE:
City Manager '-doollett discussed the problem of pigeon nuisance
and various methods of alleviating this problem. He recommended
that the City Council authorize the City Manager to use necessary
means to destroy such nuisance which will give him the necessary
amount of leeway to fit the cure to the problem. Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to turn it over to the City Manager to handle,
Councilman Buchan cecoiided, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
11. PLACEMENT OF QUESTION OF FALL -OUT SHELTERS ON BALLOT FOR FEBR,
OR JUNE, 1S62. City Manager Wool Lett read a recommendation from
the Civil Defense Committee that we notify the Board of Super-
visors of this County that we feel this should not be placed on
the ballot in Febr. or June of this year. Councilman Tyrell
so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded. Following considerable dis
cussion the roll call vote was as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen - Dickason
ABSENT. Councilmen -None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -182. City Attorney Shatford read title to
Resolution No. 61 -182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A
POLICY ESTABLISHING A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY
USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES JITHIN THE
COUNTY. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt
Resolution No. 61 -182, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -183. A RESOLUTION! OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$11,076.39, demand Nos. 1034 through No. 1076. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -183,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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14. RECOMMENDATIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION: Zone Change Case 61 -25
requesting A -1 to R -3, north city limit between Double Dr. and
'.Welland: Recommend set public hearing.
City Attorney Shatford advised all that is required is to set
this down for Public Hearing. Councilman Tyrell moved that a
Public Hearing be set for January 22, 1962, at 8 P. M. Council-
man Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Bicycle & Pedestrian safety program. Georgia Maxey, 9823
Hallwood Dr., Chairman of the Traffic Commission, advised
the Commission studied this program and found that where
it was used it was highly recommended and that it had cut
down the number of accidents. City Manager`11oollett explain-
ed it was an extension of the program now in existence at our
schools. Also that it was a year around program. Councilman
Tyrell moved to implement the bicycle and safety program as
presented and to authorize the purchase of necessary supplies
for the procram, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dicka-
son
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
2, Nor A r;-n a STREET SIGN AT FREER & FARAGO .
City Manager Woollett explained this provides for intersec-
tion signing of a dead end street. Councilman Fitzjohn moved
to approve, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
3. PEDESTRIAN CROSS -WALK AT WORKMAN & WOODRUFF.
City Manager 'vdoollett stated the Traffic Commission was re-
quested to study these cross -walks requested and that they
consider mid -block cross -walks unsafe. Also the Commission
recommend these two cross -walks be installed and to remove
the mid -block cross - walks contingent upon the goval of thee_ „
post office to their new location. Councilmanmoved to ap-
prove, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickasor
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. County of L. A. Boundary Commission: proposed annexation #27£,
City of El Monte. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and
file, Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried.
2. City of Duarte: requesting city's support to become interest-
ed in State legislatibe problems of Municipal concern. Dis-
cussion followed and Councilman Fitziohn moved to receive
and file and report back after the February meeting of the
League of Calif. Cities at Sacramento, Councilman Tyrell se-
conded, and carried.
Councilman Buchan made a motion to instruct the City Manager
to review the minutes to see whether or not we have adopted
any policy regarding correspondence, and to report back to
the Council at the next meeting, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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3. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: RE- MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Chief Adminis-
trative office of the County, suggesting an administrative
amendment requesting the County to enforce state -wide regu-
lations regarding Mobile Homes & Parks. Following discussion
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the amendment and in-
to instruct the Mayor and City Manager to sign it in behalf
of the City Council. Councilman Tyrell seconded and carried.
4. LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES - Requesting State League Board of
Directors to sponsor and support state legislation enabling
cities to enact additional or supplemental regulations not
inconsistent with state law relating to criminal aspects of
sexual activity and prostitution. City Attorney Shatford
stated this referred to an Ordinance of the City of Los Angel
es which through rulings of the Supreme Court was declared
unconstitutional pertaining to these subjects. Also that
the City of Los Angeles had filed a petition against this
ruling and advised the City to take no action and await the
outcome of this action. Councilman Tyrell moved to file,
Councilman Merritt seconded and carried. City Manager
Woollett requested the City Attorney to keep the Council
advised as to what happens in this case.
5. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the San Gabriel Val-
ley of the Campfire Girls requesting permission for their
annual peanut sale Jan. 12 through Jan. 29. Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to grant, Councilman seconded, and carried.
6. City Manacer Woollett read a letter from the Santa Anita Girl
Scout Council requesting permission to conduct annual sale
of Girl Scout cookies Febr. 9 to March 9. Councilman Mer-
ritt moved to grant, Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried.
17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL: No one came forward at this time.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Buchan stated in the budget $700.00 is set up for
engineering services in regard to annexations, and he felt some
of this could be done by an individual. Councilman Buchan made
the motion to authorize the City Manager to use some of this
money, a maximum of $200.00 for salary and wages rather than
engineering firm services. Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Buchan stated he felt Temple City should be represent
ed at the League of Calif. Cities in Sacramento on Febr. 1 and
2. He made the motion that the City of Temple City be represent•
ed at this League of Calif. Cities meeting, and that the City
Manager and as many of the Councilmen as can possibly go, be
authorized to attend the meeting in Sacramento on Febr. 1 and
2, and expense and transportation be allowed for those attending
this meeting!, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Fitzjohn asked regarding the progress on traffic sig-
nals and City Manager Woollett advised the contract was let a
week ago and work begun, all to be completed in 45 days from
date of agreement.
City Manager':oollett stated in the minutes of Sept. 11, 1961,
a letter from the County Heart Assn. requesting permission to
conduct their annual campaign in Febr. 1962 was read but no
action was taken. He requested the Council to approve this re-
quest. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Buchan seconded,
and carried.
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City Manager Woollett stated the Red Cross Blood Bank requested
permission to place a banner across Las Tunas Blvd. between
Heale's and Fitzjohn's Jan. 10 to Jan. 16. Councilman Fitzjohn
moved to grant permission, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried.
City Manager '.V'oollett stated the Recreation Dept. had established
an adult basketball league of 8 teams, and each will pay a $20.00
entry fee from which fund the cost of referees and trophies are
to be paid. Question was how the Council wished to handle this.
Following considerable discussion Councilman Tyrell made a motion
to authorize the City Manager and the Recreation Director to
open up a trust recreation account at a local bank for such
funds as shall be received from adult basketball league and
also authorized to pay out such funds as necessary, Councilman
Merritt seconded as presented, and considerable discussion follow.
ed. The City attorney advised this was perfectly legal to set
up such an account, or it could be handled from the general fund
set up as a depositary account. Roll call vote as -follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Dickason
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager'':!'oollett advised the Director of Recreation has
been working out of the leaders office in the Live Oak Park
building. He recommended the Council authorize the expenditure
of $310. to do some work on the existing building just back of
the rest rooms, which is now used to issue equipment out of,
this money to be used for paint, light fixture, floor tile,
window, etc. and portable air conditioner. Following discussion
Councilman Fitzjohn made the motion to approve the expenditure
of $307.50 for a temporary office for the Director of Recreation
at Live Oak Park, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as
fol lows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett advised he had received a letter from the
Library Dept. regarding a possible increase in tax rate, and
that the procedure would require legislative action and could
not take place until the 1963 session at Sacramento. The staff
is securing all possible information and will keep Council appris-
ed.
TRACT #26554
City Attorney Shatford stated this final tract map had been held
up by the Title Co. and is now presented with all requirements
met for the final approval of the City Council. He advised the
builder is most anxious to get started and if held over until
the next Council meeting would incur considerable expense to the
builder.
Mr. Ed Holden, Planning Advisor, informed the Council all requir-
ments had been met from various County Depts., performance bonds
furnished, and recommended final approval by the Council.
The City Attorney has approved the agreements and bonds.
City Manager Woollett stated there was only one small item that
needed clarification which was the energy for the street lights
required, which would have to be paid for until the tract is
taken into a lighting district. Mr. Arthur Bowman representing_
the builder agreed to assume this responsibility.
Following considerable discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
approve the recommendations of the City Engineer for tract No.
26554 as follows:
1. Approval of final tract map
2. Acceptance of streets and easements as offered for
dedication on said map.
3. Approval and acceptance of the following_ work agree-
ments and bonds as approved by the City Attorney:
a. An agreement to install sanitary sewers as required
by the subject tract, and surety bond in the amount
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of $5,500.00 executed by Meeker Development Co. and
General Insurance Company of America.
b. An agreement by Meeker Development Co. guaranteeing
setting of survey monuments, tie points and furnish-
ing tie notes, and surety bond in the amount of $840.®
executed by the Meeker Development Co. and General
Insurance Company of America.
4. Acceptance of agreement for installation of curbs,
gutters, trees, cross - walks, sidewalks, base, pavement,
street lights and street signs, and performance bond for
this work in the sum of $10,400. executed by the Meeker
Development Co. and General Insurance Company of Ameri-
ca, with the Meeker Development Company to pay for the
energy for the street lights until such time as the
tract is accepted into a lighting district.
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
19. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Buchan seconded,
and carried. Council adjourned at 9:45 P. M. until the regular
meeting on January 22, 1962, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Cham-
bers in the City Hall.
ATTEST:
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