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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1962
1. INITIATION:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
City 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. Dennis Savage of the Christian
Church, 9723 Garibaldi Ave.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
ABSENT: Counc i L ian -Tyre l l
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt corrected the minutes of January 22, 1962,
page 2, item 8, line 1, to read between "Welland & Double Drive"
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of January 22,
1962, as mailed with above correction', Councilman Buchan second-
ed, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
6. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -64, Zone change case No. 61 -25, approving A -1
to R -3 zoning. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further read -
ing of Ordinance No. 62 -64 APPROVING RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLAN-
NING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONE ON THE REAL PROPER
TY LOCATED BETWEEN LIVE OAK & DAINES DRIVE AND %JELLAND & DOUBLE
DRIVE AS REQUESTED IN CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION NO. 61 -25 OF
THE ARCADIA INVESTMENT COMPANY, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
As this was the 1st reading no further action was taken. Also
the City Attorney advised the 2nd reading should be held in abey-
ance until such time as all requirements have been met and the
Ordinance will then be presented to the Council for second read-
ing and adoption.
7. PLAQUE PRESENTATION: HONORING GRANT BECHT0L).
Mr. Al Lindberg, Parks & Recreation Commissioner, addressed the
Council and audience in commemoration of Grant Bechtold who was
killed in an automobile accident, and who had been exceptionally
active in sports from his boyhood to the time of his untimely
death. Following this Chairman Gunst of the Parks & Recreation
Commission read the inscription on the plaque and presented it
to Mayor Dickason to be placed in the recreation room at Live
Oak Park.
8 :00 P. M. Councilman Tyrell arrived at this time.
CIVIL DEFENSE PROGRAM:
City Manager Woollett stated the proposed plan for Civil Defense
is one which would become active in an emergency. If approved
by the City Council it will be forwarded to the State of Calif-
ornia for approval, after which time we will prepare the necess-
ary ordinances and resolutions to place the plan in effect.
Councilman Buchan moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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9. TECHNICOLOR CORPORATION: BROTHERHOOD WEEK.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Technicolor Corp.
addressed to the Mayor requesting Febr. 18 to 25 be proclaimed
as "Brotherhood Week ", and a Chairman be appointed for observance
of same. Councilman Merritt moved the Mayor make the proclama-
tion for Brotherhood Week February 18 -25, Councilman Buchan se-
conded, and carried. The Mayor asked the City Manager to assist
him in naming a Chairman.
10. SPECIAL CONFERENCE: LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES, SACRAMENTO
City Manager 400llett gave a brief report on the Conference
attended on Febri 1 and 2 by Councilmen Buchan and Merritt and
himself, concerning various metropolitan issues. The basis for
representatives from all cities in the state meeting was to dis-
cus matters in respect to metropolitan government and to deter-
mine what policy of League of Calif. Cities should be. One of the
League responsibilities is to provide legislative representation
for the cities. He advised a Resolution was drawn which will
be brought up at the next Council meeting. Councilman Buchan
stated it was noticable they were all 100% not in favor of met-
ropolitan Government. Also that Governor Brown stated local
government was necessary but such problems as water from northern;
Calif. to So. Calif., Rapid Transit, etc. were too large for any
particular area to handle, and these could be handled by metro-
politan government.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -187: Revising 1961 -62 Budget.
City Manager Woollett explained this was transferring $115. from
one account allocation to another and recommended approval.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -187 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA,
REVISING THE 1961 -62 CITY BUDGET, Councilman Merritt seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -188: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Woollett stated warrant #1158 listed as $973.76 on
the Resolution should be changed to $818.40 as since preparing
the Resolution in checking with the Edison Co. it was found some
of the intersection lights would not be installed as soon as we
expected them to be. The remaining lights when installed we
will be billed for through the Edison Co. Also check #1119 in
the amount of $50.00 payable to Henry Shatford For expense to
League conference in Sacramento should be voided as he was un-
able to attend, which makes the total corrected to the amount of
$25,843.30. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No.
62 -188, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $25,843.30, DE-
MAND NOS. 1107 THROUGH NO. 1159 as amended, Councilman Buchan
ser^.nndr d. roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- •Ruchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen-None
ASSENT: Councilmen -None
13, PROPOSED NEW TEMPLE CITY LIBRARY.
City Manager Woollett explained the Joint Powers Agreement copies
of which each Councilman had received. The plan includes cone. r
struction of a new library building of some 10,000 sq. ft. which
the City would construct and lease to the Library Dept. of the
County until the 1963 -64 fiscal year at which time the County
would purchase it outright from the City. The City would acquire
necessary land north of Temple City Park for the building to be
constructed of concrete or blocks, with an estimated purchase
price of $200,000. The City would acquire the present Library
building of 2850 sq. ft. for a City Hall at an estimated net
cost to the City on c)mpletion of project of $59.975.00.
Mr. Geller of the County Library Department stated it was equit-
able from a financial point of view and he was anxious to see it
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go through as a matter of cooperation between the County and
City of Temple City. He explained the present library inadequate
with, about 18,000 books, but area does not permit more in the
present building, whereas with the proposed new Library it
would accomodate 50,000 volumes.
Following considerable discussion it was decided to spend more
time in study of the agreement and its ramifications and to
hold a special study meeting during the weekend to discus these
plans, with the City Manager to arrange the best time for all
concerned.
14. COMMITTEE OF MAYORS OF THE CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
A discussion followed regarding advisability of joining this
organization with the result that Councilman Fitzjohn moved that
the City pay the fee for the membership of the City Mayor in
the organization of "Committee of Mayors of the Cities of Los
Angeles County ", in a sum not to exceed $45.00, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
15. A. ZONE CHANGE #61 -23 A -1 -1 to A -1, D. L. Secres, 5231 Arden Dr.
City Attorney Shatford asked this be placed on the agenda for
the next meeting as the Planning Commission must adopt a
Resolution on this due to the nature of this case. This can
be done and presented at the next Council Meeting at which
time a Public Hearing can be held. Councilman Tyrell moved
to set a Public Hearing for this case on February 26, 1962,
at 8 P. M., Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickasor.
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
B. Zone Variance #61 -24, C & E Casner, 5620 -36 Rosemead Blvd.
Planning Commission recommend variance be granted.
City Manager Woollett explained the proposal is to maintain
a storage and certain manufacturing ,at the above address
which is currently in use as a storage yard. There are comm-
ercial and industrial uses on Rosemead Blvd. in that area.
The Planning Commission has held a public hearing and deter-
mined there are special and extraordinary circumstances, that
granting the variance is not detrimental, and they recommend
granting the variance. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve
the recommendation of the Planning Commission as contained
in their Resolution No. 62 -9PC, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickasor
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
C. ZONE CHANGE #61 -23 R -A to R -3, M. L. Tormey, NE and NW corners
of the intersection of Broadway and Sultana
The City Attorney advised this called for a public hearing.
Councilman Tyrell moved a public hearing be set for February
26, 1962, at 8 :30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. On the East side of Baldwin south of Olive the Commission
recommend installation of 20 ft. of red curb. Councilman
Merritt moved to approve the recommendation, 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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B. West side Temple City Blvd. northerly city limits: installa-
tion 30 MPH sign.
Following discussion Councilman Buchan moved to approve,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Petition: Bethlehem Lutheran Church request improvement of
north side of Freer from Halifax west. Following consider..'
able discussion Councilman Tyrell moved this request be
recommended back to the staff, and traffic commission for a
survey on the whole matter, and get costs of this improvement
also how many other similar conditions in the City and how
much it would cost to modify these others, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
B. Footlighters of Temple City.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Footlighters
signed by Nancy Cash, requesting official recognition of
their group as a community theatre. Mrs. Dorothy Schloss
and Miss Nancy Cash spoke in behalf of the Footlighters.
Following considerable discussion Councilman Fitzjohn made
the motion to give them official recognition as one of this
City's Community Theatre groups, and that through the Dir-
ector of Parks Recreation that production dates be coordin-
ated so as not to be conflicting, Councilman Buchan seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
C. CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMITS:
1. Volunteers of America: Operation of salvage truck.
City Manager Woollett explained this is merely a renewal of
permission previously granted. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
grant, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
2. Harold V. Moore: Painting of house numbers on curbs.
Mr. Moore stated this is a business but that they donate a
share of the profits to some organization within the City.
Following discussion the Council agreed that this was a
business for profit and felt it was misleading to the public.
Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request, Councilman
Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt', Tyrell, Dickason,
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
D. VENDORS DURING CAMELLIA FESTIVAL:
1. Reorganized Church of Jests, Christ of Latter Day Saints
Bake Sale in front of Cool's Candies store,
2. Troop 174, Boy Scouts of America, to sell popcorn, pea-
nuts, ice cream and novelties,
3. Kiwanis Key Club: to vendor prior to and during parade.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve these applications,
Councilman Buchan seconded and carried.
18. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. J. W. Parkhurst stated he was a member of the Senior Citizens
and they need a public address system. As the group had saved
up a little he said he was trying to interest them into buying
such a system and leaving it at the park for their own use as
well as other groups using park facilities. It was suggested
that it might be better for the group to donate what they could
to the City for that specific purpose and let the City purchase
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the equipment and pay the difference between donation and cost.
He also protested the vendors professing to be veterans selling
boutonnieres during the Festival and was advised that they
would not be allowed as any vendor has to have permission from
the City Council and that this will be enforced.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Woollett reported to the Council regarding the
Master Plan on trees. It was necessary to remove some 20 or
more trees from the parkway which were breaking sidewalks and
curbs, were dead or diseased. The public is very interested in
what type of tree is put in to replace the one removed and we
have received some protests in this respect. As the Council
adopted the Master Plan of trees no changes can be made without
Council approval. He will instruct anyone who complains to
write directly to the Council for Council action.
City Manager Woollett also called Council attention to the re-
port concerning tabulation of tax rates of communities in this
County which gives Temple City the lowest tax rate in San Gab-
riel Valley of which we can be justly proud.
Councilman Merritt reported on a situation in a new subdivision
on proposed street of Lynrose west from Pal Mal in the 5600
block, where the corner house will face the new street and
have only a side yard set back on the other street which makes
this house set way out near the street with other houses facing
Pal Mal having required front yard set back, which is poor plan-
ning and has made home owners in the area very unhappy. Mayor,
Dickason agreed that this is something that they must do some-
thing about. Councilman Tyrell stated a simple solution was
that the set back on the side of a corner lot should be the
same as the front set back. Councilman Tyrell moved that the
Planning Commission be instructed to give the Council a specific
recommendation on this subject. Councilman Merritt seconded and
carried.
20. Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded
and carried, Council adjourned at 10:30 P. M. until the next
regular meeting on February 26, 1962 at the City Hall at 7'30 PM.
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