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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1962-03-12_Regular 19621 C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 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: Rev. R. E. Schulz of the Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, Templ a City, gave the invocation. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Tyrell, Dickason ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1962, as mailed, Councilman Fitzjohn se- conded and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt 6. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -68- Zone change from A -1 -1 to R -1 -5000 1st read. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -68, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CHANGING THE ZONING OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT OF ZONING CASE 61 -23 LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF NORTH ARDEN DRIVE SOUTH ON FREER STREET FROM A -1 -1 TO R -1 -5000. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Merritt 7. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -190, Zone Change #62 -26 R -A to R -3 City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 62 -190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROV- ING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY THAT THE APPLICATION OF MARIE L. TORMEY FOR CHANGE OF ZONE IN ZONE CASE NO. 62 -26 BE DENIED. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -190, Councilman Buchan seconded, Councilman Merritt arrived at this time. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None ORDINANCE NO. 62 -65, Re Building Code fees, 2nd reading City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -65 AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE- LATING TO BUILDING CODE FEES.Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -65, Councilman Buchan second- ed, 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. 62 -65, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 9, ORDINANCE NO. 62 -66, Re Plumbing Code Fees, 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -66 AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE- 247 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 2 LATING 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, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -66, Council- man Tyrell seconded, roll _call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 10, ORDINANCE NO. 62 -67, Re- Electrical Code Fees, 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -67 AN ORDI- NANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE- LATING TO ELECTRICAL CODE FEES. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -67, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Buchan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -67, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOtS: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 11. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -192: Re -Frank G. Bonelli commendation. City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 62 -192, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING FRANK G. BONELLI FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt ResolutionNo, 62 -192, Councilman Merritt seconded . roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- enchen.'Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSFNT: Councilmen -None 12. PROPOSED LIVE OAK IMPROVEMENT: City Manager Woollett stated the improvement proposed from Encin . ita to Temple City Blvd. on Live Oak Ave. had been posted and property owners invited to be here to ask any questions they may have. Mr. Tom Lynch and Mr. Jos. Lynch, project engineers from the County Road Dept. were present to explain and answer any questions regarding the project. Mr. Jim Rowland, 5556 E. Live Oak Ave., and Mr. Homer Spires, 9502 E. Live Oak Ave., both were concerned regarding the removal of the palm trees and were advised that all but two could be saved without damage to the trees and that there would be sufficient ground between the curb and sidewalk for the trees. Carl Vrooman, 5702 Live Oak, was concerned about 4 oak trees side of his house which he stated were pests, and which are located in the easement. Mr. Lynch advised stated that if the trees were to be removed the contract is set up to remove 17 trees, and if not removed they would be paid for only the number removed. If the property owner desires trees removed he should contact the inspector in writing. Mayor Dickason stated it has been the policy of the Council not to re- move any trees unless there is very good reason to do so, which must be presented to the Council and City Manager. Mr. Tom Lynch advised the curb on the north side will be 18 ft. out and on the south side 20 ft. from street center due to the power line installations and previously constructed curb and gutter and cross - gutters on the north side, the price of changing and reconstructing would be prohibitive.. Also that the curb and gutter installation would definitely help the flow of water thus forestalling possible flooding conditions. City Manager Woollett explained the entire cost will be paid by the City out of gas tax funds and there would be no levy on property owners. This installation includes aprons and curbing of present drive- ways which normally is to 6" off of property line, and if it 21+8 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 3 does not meet present driveway at particular location will go on to make a reasonable joint to existing driveway. Mr. Gordon Hanley, 5702 Encinita, stated he had a 40' driveway for three cars side by side and wanted the driveway apron so constructed and was advised this could be taken care of. City Manager Woollett advised the recommendations to the Council on this to guarantee continuation of the project as planned were: 1. Recommend that you authorize a payment each month to con- tractor on this contract which would equal 90% of work done during that month, which will make two payments in- stead of one as it will take about 7 weeks to complete the project. There is included in contract a penalty clause 2. Recommend the contractor be held responsible for the job for a year after completion of the job, which would give adequate time to determine that the work stands up as it is supposed to. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve both re- commendations of the City Manager, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None. City Manager Woollett advised the next step is to call for bids and he asked the Council to authorize the City Manager to call for bids as of March 14, and that bids should be due on April 4. Also the Council should decide regarding the actual awarding of the contract, whether it should be done by the City Manager or at a public meeting of the Council. The estimated cost of the project is $42,000. Councilman Tyrell moved to have the bids out as of March 14, 1962, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Tyrell moved the awarding of the contract be at a pub- lic meeting, that the bids be due on or before April 4, 1962, at 9 A. M., and the hearing for awarding the contract be April 9, 1962, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -69: Relief in Zone change ordinance requirements. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -69 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING AD- MINISTRATIVE RELIEF TO PERSONS ADVERSELY AFFECTED FINANCIALLY BY A CHANGE IN ZONING ON BUILDING ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Buchan seconded, There followed considerable discussion regarding this, The roll call vote to waive further reading was as- follows :' AYES Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -none P.B3 NT : Councilmen-none As there was no motion to adopt this ordinance it died for‘1ack of such a motion. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -191, Warrants and Demands, Nos. 1184 through 1229, in the sum of $31,5Z5.91, Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -191, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen — Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None • 249 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 4 15. REQUESTED INSTALLATION 4 HOLLY OAK TREES: POSTOFFICE. City Manager Woollett advised there was no money in the govern- ment fund for planting of oak trees in front of the new Post- office. The request is for the City to pay for 4 Holly Oak trees to be planted by the Boy Scouts at the dedication of the new building and to be planted in wells provided in the side- walk at a cost of $25.40 for the four trees. Councilman Buchan moved to expend the $25.40 for purchase of these trees, Council- man Fitzjohn seconded roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. PROPOSAL FOR WALK -UP TELEPHONES IN TEMPLE CITY: PACIFIC TELE. CO. Graham Newton, 4807 N. Baldwin Ave., Temple City, of the Pacific Telephone Co., said they proposed the installation of 7 walk -up telephones now with possibly 4 more in the future. The present installations to be as follows: the northeast corner of Temple City Blvd. the southwest corner of Temple City Blvd. the southwest corner of Alessandro & Las Tunas the southeast corner of Sultana and Las Tunas Rosemead and Las Tunas the northeast corner Las Tunas & Primrose the northwest corner Las Tunas & Hart the northeast corner This installation would be for entire expense to the Pacific Telephone Co. with the City only to pay for energy for light or about 50C apiece per month. 15% of the revenue would be for the City. They are open 24 hrs. a day. They are presently in opera- tion in Richmond, Calif., and if approved Temple City would be the first City in So. Calif. to have them. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the project, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -71, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EMPOWERING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE PERMITS AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF PUBLIC TELEPHONES ON THE PUBLIC SIDEWALKS OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND SETTING FORTH THE TERMS OF SUCH LICENSES. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading, 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. 62 -71, no further action was taken. 17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. PROPOSED ONE -WAY EAST -WEST ALLEYS NORTH AND SOUTH OF LAS TUN- AS. Recommend one -way alleys, north of Las Tunas to go east and south of Las Tunas to go west. Chairman of the Traffic Commission Georgia Maxey stated this was brought up again due to complaints received by the Commission. Following dis- cussion regarding the problem and cost of striping, Council- man Tyrell moved to stripe the alley center line and edge stripe, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded. Councilman Merritt stated he favored one -way alleys. Roll call vote as Follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilman- Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Fitzjohn moved to try the striping and table one way alleys, Councilman Tyrell seconded, City Manager 4N!oollett suggested the Council request the Trarfit Commission to sur- vey the results of striping and report back, motion carried to include the above survey by the Traffic Commission. b. BALDWIN AVE. AT OLIVE ST: INSTALLATION OF RED CURB. Councilman Buchan moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn se- conded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 250 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 5 c, EL MONTE AVE, BETWEEN LIVE OAK ST, & LOWER AZUSA RD: Request - additional posted speed sign. Recommend 1 sign 35 mph on west side or El Monte Ave. 400 ft. southerly of Live Oak. Councilman Buchan moved to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None d. SULTANA AVE, SOUTH OF LAS TUNAS DR., 4 SIDE: Requested time limit parking: Recommend 2 signs 2 hr. parking, 7 AM to 6 PM except Sundays. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Coun- cilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None e. 9014 E. LAS TUNAS DR. Requested 20 min. time limit parking zone. Recommend 20 min. green zone. Councilman Merritt mov- ed to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None f. Vending Newspapers on Highways: Recommend Ordinance be amend- ed prohibiting sale of newspapers on any roadway including traffic island. City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordi- nance No. 62 -70 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 4264 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF NE.!SPAPERS OR MAGAZINES FROM THE ROADWAY ON ANY PORTION OF ANY PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET. Discussion followed. No further action was taken as this was the 1st reading of the Ordinance. 9- ADVANCE WARNINGS FOR YELLOW SCHOOL CROSS WALKS. Recommend conforming with State Vehicle Code and remove advance warn- ings. Councilman Merritt moved the advance warnings be re- moved to conform with the state vehicle code, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 18, COMMUNICATIONS: a. City Managerdoollett read a letter from the Cloverly P, T. Q regarding the "WONDERFUL WORLD OF BOOKS" FAIR, SATURDAY, March 17. Councilman Fitzjohn moved the Mayor declare March 17 as "BOOK FAIR DAY ", Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried. b. City Engineer: 1. & 2. Acceptance Sanitary Sewers, private street north of Longdon,,west side of Golden West, and sanitary sewers in Tract #26522, westerly of Glickman Ave. south to Olive St. -J. B. '.slgiber, and release of Faithful Performance Bond on Tract #26522. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None c, Supervisor Warren Dorn - requesting adoption of Resolution con- cerning special stamp commemoratino i5th Anniversary Tourna- ment of Roses Parade- Pasadena. City Manager Woollett recom- mended the Council direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution for action at the next meeing, Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried, d. MEDICOPTOR CORPS: Requested recognition. City Manager Woollett read a letter from this group request- ing recognition as a group offering professional emergency 251 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 6 medical services. Councilman Merritt moved to have the City Manager write a letter of recognition to the organization, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried. e. PASADENA TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSN. -Reply to request for in- formation. City Manager Woollett explained he had written the Assn. for information regarding requirements of entering a float. There are 60 floats each year, and no fee is re- quired to enter but participants pay all costs for floats. He recommended this be received and filed and considered as a possibility in our budget consideration next year. Coun- cilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded and carried. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one in the audience came forward at this time. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Crippled Children's Society of Los Angeles County requesting the Mayor to issue a proclamation in their favor for the period March 22 through April 22. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Buchan second- ed and carried. The City Manager requested authorization of a warrant for $353.13 payable to the Postoffice for mailing of sample ballots for the Municipal Election of April 10. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant this request, 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 stated Karl Koski had received an invita- tion from the Edison Co. to take the Big Creek trip to their installations there and this would necessitate his absence for a short time, and requested authorization for him to make the trip. Councilman Buchan so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded;. roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Manager Woollett read a letter from John Ehresmann, Pres. of the Jr. Hi -Y group requesting a charitable solicitation permit to sell packaged food items from house to house, and a public sale in front of Gunst's Sporting Goods Store, the funds to be used to help send a deserving youth to Y camp. Councilman Fitz- john moved to grant request, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 21. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Buchan moved to adjourn for 10 minutes and re-assemble for further study of the Joint Powers Agreement pertaining to the Library project. Recessed at 10 P. M. COUNCIL RE- CONVENED AT 10 :10 P.M. The City Attorney went over the agreement with the Councilmen and City Manager with considerable discussion on various points. It was agreed that the City Attorney and City Manager should meet with County officials and negotiate some changes, principally as follows: 1s 3 -Z�_6y 1. The rental basis for payment was 50 days after the first of each and every month, which is County procedure. It was felt this should be adjusted. 2. In section 7 of the lease regarding fire damage it states the Countymay reconstruct and if insurance proceeds are not enough the County adds additional money to it which 252 1 Council Minutes, March 12, 1962, page 7 they may not like since there is no provision to reimburse them for what they expend. 3. Thet the City should not assume responsibility for the building maintenance of interior painting, plumbing and air conditioners. 4. That five days be set aside for the use of the parking lots each year for the Camellia Festival. 5. That no specific time be set for the City to purchase the present library building leaving it optional so that purchase could be made subsequent to occupancy, at time of occupancy, or to continue to rent for an indefinite time from the County with option to buy, 6. To try and get them to pay the fire insurance. Mr. Woollett will get figures from Carl Clark for insurance on a building of this size and content. City Manager Woollett will also look into costs of modifying the present library building to suit our needs and report back and will also present the appraisers figures of buildings and prop- erty involved. Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn, Councilman Buchan seconded, Council adjourned at 11 P. M. until the next regular meeting on March 26, at the City Hall at 7:30 P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor 253