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C I T Y C O U N C I L
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, b CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 26, 1962
i. 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:
City Manager Woollett gave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
ABSENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of February 12, 1962, as mailed, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
6. PUBLIC HEARING 7:30 P. M. REQUESTED DANCE & ENTERTAINMENT
LICENSE, KON TIKI - PETER J. CHRISTY.
Sgt. Coffey of the Sheriffs License Detail reported that the
field survey showed no record on the applicants, adequate park-
ing, location was posted prior to public hearing, also that
these are new owners. He recommended the Council approve the
application subject to approval from the Health Dept., Fire
Dept., and Building & Safety Dept.
Peter J. Christy, 5668 N. Muscatel, San Gabriel, applicant and
owner, advised the plan was to put in a similar operation as
the Blackwatch. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the hearing,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
Councilman Tyrell moved the application be granted subject to
favorable approval of the Health Dept., Fire Dept., and Building
Dept., Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt,Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
7. CONFERENCE, LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES - SACRAMENTO FEBR. 1 & 2.
City Manager Woollett read in full the Resolution adopted by the
League opposing Super - Metropolitan government for the informatior
of the Council and audience.
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PETITION: BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH - Request improvement of north
side of Freer St.: Report of City Manager.
City ManagerWoollett stated in a survey of the City there were
many locations where we have only partial streets dedicated for
public purposes, and which in some cases appear to be dedicated.
The survey indicated some 429,450 sq. ft. area presently used
for public streets that are not dedicated for those purposes.
Just placing of black -top and base, without contingent costs
such as engineering, survey, staking, supervision, inspection,
etc., for 429,450 sq. ft, the estimated cost was $257.670.
which shows one of the real needs of our City. The proposed
improvement requested by the Church consists of 1080 sq. ft. of
base and black -top at 604 a sq. ft. would cost approximately
$6480. If this were to become a precedent the Council should
consider requiring the property owners who are going to dedicate
for public street purposes, to place the curb and gutters at
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their expense. We cannot complete all of these at once but if
interested in doing so he recommended we set aside a certain
amount of money each year and start working on this.
Rev. Rudolph Bloomquist, of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 10403
E. Freer St., stated the Church is interested in getting this
work done, and also reported the Church has tried to get the
small triangle of land on its easterly boundary which should be
acquired before the improvement is made on Freer St. As yet
they have been unable to get this triangle.
Councilman Buchan made the motion that if the City can be of any
assistance in securing an agreement between the Church and the
property owner without legal expense that we give it to them,
but until such time as this problem is settled the street im-
provement be held in abeyance, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
stating he thought something like this might be considered in
next year's budget so whole City would have an opportunity,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
PUBLIC HEARING 8 :00 P. M. Zone Change #61 -23, A -1 -1 to A -1 -5000
D. L. Secres, 5231 Arden Drive: Planning Commission recommend
approval.
Mr. Topping of the Regional Planning Commission presented the .
request, findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission
relative to Case No. 61 -23. Resolution No. 62 -11 PC of the
Planning Commission recommends approval subject to following
conditions:
1. applicant will dedicate for street purposes 12 feet of
the easterly side of his property and to improve same with
installation of curb and gutter to be in accordance with
City standards,
2. prior to final adoption of any ordinance changing the
zone that applicant shall deed the said easterly twelve
feet to the City of Temple City for road purposes, said
deed to be approved by the City Attorney, and installation
of curbs and gutters pursuant to City standards.
3. applicant will dedicate southerly six feet of real prop-
erty as a pedestrian and drainage easement providing the
residents in immediate area pay for the improvement and
thereafter dedicate same to the City of Temple City, with
owners exercising an option to acquire said easement with-
in six months from February 5, 1962. The Commission re-
commends this ( #3) should not be made a condition of change
of zone, but rather that before adoption of such an ordine,
ante the applicant shall have executed documents deemed
necessary by the City Attorney to bind applicant to terms
of his offer upon such persons executing same as in the
opinion of the City Attorney shall convert the offer into
a binding option agreement relative to the 6 ft. easement.
Mr. Don L. Secres, 10249 Green St., spoke in his own behalf.
The Mayor called a five minute recess at this time.
William Pursley, Chairman of the Planning Commission , stated
Mr. Secres is asking for a zone change and that is what is to
be considered, and that all lots would be over the 5000 sq. ft.
minimum.
Councilman Tyrell moved the hearing be closed, Councilman Buchan
seconded.
The Mayor recognized Mrs. C. R. Bollbuck, 5155 Arden Dr., who
stated when buying their house which is directly south of the
Secres property she was advised by Los Angeles County and City
of Arcadia that they had no intention of doing anything with
Green St. and Arden Dr. She was in favor of proposed improvement.
Mr. Robt. Thomas, 5202 Arden Dr. also spoke in favor of change.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Fitzjohn
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Considerable discussion followed regarding possibility of ex-
tending Green St. and also Freer St. coming through. City At-
torney Shatford advised this is a recommendation for a zone
change and Council should consider whether change should be
made or not. Looking at Green St. it is a non - dedicated public
street, no effort has been made for 15 yrs. to extend the street,
and a house has been built blocking it. The City could not
condemn this house legally because it would be buying private
property for a private street. Until these people see fit to
improve and dedicate Green St. the City is in any position to
consider here in a zone change case of asking the applicant to
give up any of his property for this purpose. If the City wishe,
something done they will have complete control when the tract
map comes in. The developer is going to have to do what you
say.
Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary documents for official approval pursuant to condi-
tions recommended by the Planning Commission and add the 45'
set back, and present at the next Council meeting, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Fitzjohn
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Zone Change Case #62 -26, R. -A to R -3, M. L. Torme'
NE & NW corner Broadway and Sultana: Planning Commission recom-
mend denial.
Mr. Topping of the Regional Planning Commission presented this
request, findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Mr. W. R. Mcilvenna of M. W. Finley Co., 9170 E. Las Tunas Dr.,
spoke for Mr. Tormey in favor of this request.
The following residents of the area spoke against this request;
Mr. Dan Goldfarb- -9070 E. Broadway, Mr. Leo Turner- -5549 N.
Sultana, Mrs. Maria Turner - -5549 N. Sultana, Mrs. Ann Whitehead -
Mr. Wayne Cunningham - -9105 E. Broadway, Mr. Roy Larson--5575
Noel Dr., Mrs.Carolyn Curtis - -5517 Noel Dr., Mr. Gardner -5533
N. Noel Dr.
Mr. Jim Tormey, 9083 Broadway, stated the property was 600 ft.'
long and 91 ft. wide which does not permit cutting a street.
He also wondered if R -3 could be considered with a single story
limit which would not infringe upon anyone's privacy.
Mr. Gardner, 5533 N. Noel Dr., stated they were not objecting
to building houses, but were objecting to two story business.
Councilman Tyrell moved the Hearing be closed, Councilman Bucha
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
Mayor Dickason called a five minute recess, following which he
declared the public Hearing closed.
Councilman Tyrell moved the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission be approved denying the request and the City Attorney
be directed to draw appropriate documents and submit them at the
next Council meeting, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vot .
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
Councilman Merritt stated there was considerable comment as to
lack of objection to R -3 in single story, and suggested the own-
er might make another application.
Mayor Dickason felt this action should be taken without preju-
dice in view of the Master Plan which is under way, and he be-
lieves it will be worked out in respect to the Master Plan with
the whole City.
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11. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -65, amending Chapt. 1, Article V111, Municipal
Code relating to fees charged under Building Code. Introduction.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -65 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RELATING TO BUILDING CODE FEES. Councilman Tyrell moved to
waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -65, Councilman Buchan
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -66, amending Chapt. 3, Article V111, Municipal
Code relating to fees charged under Plumbing Code. Introduction.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -66 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RELATING TO PLUMBING CODE FEES. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -66, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: .Counci lman- Fitzjohn
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -67, amending Chapt. 2, Article V111 of Municipal
Code relating to fees charged under Electrical Code. Introduction
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -67 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CODE FEES. Councilman Tyrell moved to
waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -67, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
14. VENDING OF NEWSPAPERS ON HIGHWAYS:
City Manager Woollett read a letter from Capt. Pascoe of the
Sheriffs Dept. regarding the wor ing of the ordinance pertaining
to vendoring on streets and highways. Councilman Tyrell moved
to refer to the Traffic Commission, Councilman Buchan seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
15. RESOLUTION NO. 62,189, Warrants & Demands, Nos. 1160 through
1183, in the sum of $1261.19
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -189, warrants
& demands in the sum of $1261.19, No. 1160 through No. 1183,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
16. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
a. Expenditure of $300. for Master Plan for Live Oak and Temple
City Parks. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to
grant, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
b. Purchase of two 18 ft. 10 rows bleachers, cost $1500. Fol-
lowing discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Coun-
cilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Fitzjohn
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c. Installation two shuffle boards, cost $1500. Following
discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
d. Purchase of six picnic benches, cost $600. Following discus-
sion regarding type of benches and tables, Councilman Tyrell
moved to approve, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Fitzjohn
e. Installation of one bang board, cost $400. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Mer-
its seconded,roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn
17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. Tentative Tract #20748: Recommend approval with conditions.
Mr. Topping of the Regional Planning Commission presented the
Tentative Tract Map #20748 for the north side of Longden oppo-
site Primrose, and west of Temple City Blvd., which the Planning
Commission recommended to the Council for approval with the
following conditions:
1. Provide 5000 sq. ft. area requirement and an average
width of 50 ft. for all lots in the subdivision except for
lots 4 and 5, the Planning Commission expressly finding
that it is impractical in this case to conform to the regu-
lar required average 50 ft, width; that 46 ft. average width
will suffice as to lots 4 and 5.
2. to waive items 3 and 7.
3. that under item 8, the addition of the words and provi& .
required energy for street lights until such time as subdivi,
sion is placed in a Lighting District ".
4. that under item 10 (a) the following be added "with a
30 ft. roadway having a 5 ft. easement on either side ".
City Manager Woollett added two conditions as follows;
That subdivider file a petition requesting a zone change,
thet "with a 30 ft. roadway having a 5 ft. easement on eithe-
side" be added.:;
Mr. James Cecka representing Linier Investment Co., 1521 Azure
Way, Arcadia, the subdivider in this request, stated he would b
satisfied with acceptance as submitted to the Council. Council
man Tyrell moved the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be approved without prejudice to approval of final map, Council-
man Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Fitzjohn
18. COMMUNICATIONS: There were none to be considered.
19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISHED TO SPEAK:
Al Lindberg, Planning Commissioner, at this time thanked the
press for their fine reporting of the Grant Bachtold plaque
presentation.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Woollett reported regarding a survey for fall -out
shelters within the City, and stated three proposed as follows:
the County Engineers Bldg., Community Church on Golden West,
and Santa Anita Sanitarium. This is the first phase of the sur-
vey, and in second phase of study will go further into potential
use. Also if they do qualify we might be eligible to store in
this area.
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City Manager asked the Council regarding how long they wishes to
retain the tapes of meetings, advising we needed more now and
would either have to purchase or erase and re -use tapes we have.
Councilman Tyrell moved we start using them over again, Council-
man Merritt seconded and carried.
City Manager Woollett read a letter regarding dedication of the
new Dodger Stadium. Councilman Buchan moved to instruct the
City Manager to inform all service clubs, Councilman Tyrell se-
conded, and carried.
City Manager Woollett read a letter requesting Council and offic.
ers to attend a testimonial dinner on March 15 with a resolution
of commendation for Mr. Bonelli to present that night. Council-
man Buchan so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
City Manager Woollett presented a request of 20 residents on
north side of Lower Azusa between El Monte and Persimmon indicat-
ing they are willing to have alley north -south improved. He
stated he would like a preliminary sketch made showing where it
goes and what it will cost. Councilman Merritt so moved, Coun-
cilman Buchan seconded and carried.
The City Manager gave a report on proposed re- building of Live
Oak Ave. from Encinita Ave. to Temple City Blvd., with rest of
Live Oak from Temple City Blvd. to city limits on the east to
be done next year. He stated this is a major east -west city
street and it will be renewed completely and widened. Also it
will be paid for out of gas tax funds. It will be necessary to
remove and replace many driveway aprons to make them fit. We
have all the right of way and project is designed. We hope that
at the next Council meeting to have everything ready so you can
authorize me to call for bids for this project, set a date of
determining best bid and set 35 working days to complete project.
With a public hearing next meeting, the contract could be signed
by April 9 and completed by May 28. The budget for this project
is $68,483. which is all gas tax money and it appears cost may
be considerably under estimate.
City Manager Woollett read a letter regarding the Town Hall
Public Service Awards. All agreed on Hon. Frank Bonelli for
one , and for the City Manager and Mayor to select the second.
A discussion followed regarding the circulating file on corres-
pondence and the City Manager will every Thursday check out any-
thing necessary to come before the Council for action and report
to the Councilmen. Councilman Tyrell also suggested purchasing
a stamp which would indicate action recommended by those using
the file and reading contents.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Buchan seconded,
and carried, Council adjourned at 11:15 P. M. until March 12,
1962, at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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