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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1962-02-26_Regular 19621 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. 8, 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 21+1 Council Minutes, February 26, 1962, page 2 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 242 Council Minutes, February 26, 1962, page 3 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. 243 Council Minutes, February 26, 1962, page 4 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 244 Council Minutes, February 26, 1962, page 5 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. 245 1 1 Council Meeting, February 26, 1962, page 6 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 246