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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD
MARCH 26, 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:
Father Birch of St. Lukes Catholic Church, Temple_ City, gave
the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
ABSENT: Councilman- Buchan
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett'
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Manager Woollett referred to page 6, item 21, section 1,
of the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 1962, correct
ing the number of days from "50 days" to "15" days. Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of March 12, 1962, as
corrected, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen- Buchan
6. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -71% second reading.
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 Tyrell moved to
waive further reading, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Buchan
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -71, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Buchan
7. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -70: second reading.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -70 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF-
ORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 4264 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF NEWSPAPERS OR MAGAZINES FROM THE ROADWAY
OR ANY PORTION OF ANY PUBLIC HIGHWAY OR STREET. Councilman
Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt sec-
onded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Buchan
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -70, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen- Buchan
8. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -193: Re- Tournament of Roses stamp,
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 62 -193 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE-
QUESTING THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO DE-
SIGN A STAMP COMMEMORATING THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOURNA-
MENT OF ROSES. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No.
62 -193, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Buchan
9. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -195: Re- Signing Joint Powers Agreement &
Leases.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 62 -195
a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND LEASE AGREEMENTS
A PART THEREOF RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY BUILDING
BY THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TO BE LEASED TO THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE AND UPON LEASE OF THE NEW LIBR
ARY BUILDING THE CITY TO LEASE EXISTING LIBRARY STRUCTURE FROM
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS CITY HALL, WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE
Councilman Fitzjohn made the motion that the Mayor and City
Clerk sign the Joint Powers Agreement and two leases and in-
struct the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate acquisi-
tion of the Legion property. Councilman Merritt seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Buchan
10. BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH: RE- street improvement.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from Bethlehem Lutheran
Church, Rudolph Bloomquist, pastor, stating they had purchased
the triangle piece of property in front of the church and will
improve with curb and gutter and landscaping, and requesting
the Council to pave the north side of Freer St. after which
the Church will dedicate the street to the City. The City Mana-
ger recommended the City Council appropriate $6500. for improve-
ment of the north side of this street and also a portion of the
westerly side of Halifax St. contingent upon installation of
curbs and gutter on Halifax side and Church's dedication to the
City of 30' strip of street on the north side of Freer St. from
westerly boundary easterly.
Councilman Buchan arrived at this time. 7 :50 P. M.
The City Manager advised there was money available in the public
works account to do this now, partly due to difference in amounl .
set up in the budget and the amount expended for installation o.'
three traffic signals. Also that it would take about six weeks
to complete the work. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell
moved to consider this in next years budget, Councilman Merritt
seconded. Rev. Bloomquist spoke in behalf of the Church statinc
they would appreciate having this done as soon as possible.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilman- Buchan
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ORDINANCE NO. 62 -69: Re- Fencing Swimming Pools, first reading.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -69
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING
THE MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOLS AND FENCING THEREOF.. Council-
man Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -69
Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. ACCEPTANCE CASH CONTRACT No. 80384.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Supt. of Streets
advising of satisfactory completion of installation of 3 traffic
signals under cash contract #80384 by the A -1 Signal, and re-
commended the City Council accept the work done under this con-
tract. Councilman Merritt moved to accept, Councilman Buchan
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seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell brought up question of timing of lights and
time of operation. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell mov-
ed that the Council instruct the Traffic Commission to investi-
gate these signals and their timing, Councilman Fitzjohn second -
ed and carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -194: Warrants & Demands.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve Resolution No. 62 -194 in
the sum of $30,582.72, demand Nos. 1230 through No. 1259, Coun-
cilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION PRESENTATION: Chester Otting.
At this time Mayor Dickason on behalf of the City Council pre-
sented Chester Otting with a Certificate of Recognition for his
outstanding services in connection with the Camellia Festival of
1962, which was graciously acknowled by Mr. Otting.
15. APPOINTMENT OF CANVASSING BOARD.
City Manager Woollett read in Full a Notice of Appointment of
Canvassing Board to be William Woollett, Jr. as Inspector,
Karl Koski as Judge, and Marjorie Woodruff as Clerk, to canvass
absentee ballots at the forthcoming municipal election. Coun-
cilman Buchan moved to approve the appointments, Councilman
Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -72: Protecting use of City Seal.
City Attorney Shatford requested this item be put over two weeks
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
17. ANNUAL CLEAN -UP, PAINT -UP, F1 -U' WEEK.
Mayor Dickason spoke in favor of such a week for Temple City
with various civic and church groups participating as well as
the merchants. The City Manager suggested that the new Junior
Chamber of Commerce be requested to take this over and that
sometime during the month of May be set for the date which woulc
give them time to get organized. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
instruct the City Manager to get this started with the Junior
Chamber of Commerce working together with the Temple City Beau-
tiful Committee, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS;
a. Re- marking left turn pockets to provide mid -block bubble-
for proposed Easter Week display.
City Manager Woollett explained the proposed displays and the
cost of re- marking estimated at $200. to be divided between the
merchants, community and City. The displays would be of a re-
ligious nature with each one sponsored by one of the local
churches, and to be illuminated z hr. before sunset to - hr.
after sunrise. Carl Ludlow, Pres. of the Merchants Division
of the Chamber of Commerce spoke in behalf of the proposed pro-
ject. Following much discussion Councilman Tyrell moved that
permission should be granted subject to authorized approval by
the City Engineer, the Sheriffs Dept., and the City Manager,
for suspension display only without any correction or deviation
from road traffic markings as they presently exist, 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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b. Recommend placement A -C berm SE corner Longdon & Golden
West.
City Manager Woollett requested this be tabled, Councilman
Tyrell so moved, Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried,
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMITS
Multiple Sclerosis Society. City Manager Woollett read
a letter from this Society requesting a solicitation per,
mit for use from August 23d tbrough the 26th, Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and
carried.
Los Angeles County Assn. for Mental Health. City Mana-
ger Woollett read a letter requesting a solicitation per-
mit for May 24 through May 28. Councilman Tyrell moved
to grant, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
Councilman Tyrell moved that the City Manager contact the
Chamber of Commerce to get a group rather than various
solicitations during the year, Councilman Buchan seconded,
and carried.
B. Request to move Traffic Control Box on southwest corner
of Primrose & Las Tunas. City Manager advised that tenant
of the building has had his landlord request us to move
this box as it obstructs vision of his display windows.
The cost to move would be between $225. and $250. He ad-
vised the box was so placed as a saving to the City and
where existing lines were underground. It could be moved
15' south on Primrose which would involve the estimated
cost above. This request was not made until after the
signals were in operation. Following discussion Council-
man Tyrell moved the request be denied unless the indivi-
dual stands the expense of moving and the costs of moving
be a lien upon the property until paid, Councilman Fitz -
john seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merrritt, Tyrell,
Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
C. INDOOR SPORTS CLUB: Dorothy Miller.
The City Manager read a letter from Dorothy Miller of the
Indoor Sports Club requesting the City to pay for 500 pro-
grams for the annual convention of the Indoor Sports Club
to be hosted by Temple City club on June 1, 2, and 3d.
Marge Calamia, Camellia Festival secretary, appeared on
hehalf of Miss Miller. Following discussion Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to approve subject to the condition of in-
serting a sheet for the Mayor and City Council to welcome
the members to Temple City, the City•Attorney to approve
the copy for this sheet, at a cost of $67.40 plus tax,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,
Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
D. TEMPLE CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMITTEE: Mrs. Adelyne Minsky.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the above Commit-
tee regarding planting of trees on Temple City Blvd, and
Las Tunas Drive.
Mrs. Minsky, Pres. of the Temple City Beautiful Committe,
advised the proposal was for planting of Indian Laurel
trees which had been recommended, at a cost of about $25,
per tree. There followed considerable discussion regard-
ing planting, watering, base, tree habits, whether it
should be required to be done a block at a time, also
regarding awnings. It appeared most merchants contacted
had reacted favorably, and Mrs. Minsky was to appear be-
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fore the Merchants Committee of, the Chamber of Commerce
to present the program. The City Manager recommended
that the Chamber make a survey of the merchants by name
and whether for or against and then make a recommendation
to the City Council. Councilman Merritt moved to act on
the City Manager's recommendation, Councilman Fitzjohn se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,
Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward at this time.
21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Attorney Shatford presented Resolution No. 62 -196 A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFOR-
NIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREE-
MENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE HOSPITALIZATION OF
CITY JAIL PRISONERS IN THE JAIL !YARD OF THE COUNTY GENERAL HOS-
PITAL. He explained this was necessary to conform to a stan-
dard agreement with all contract cities for above services.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -196, Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Merritt read a letter from the Board of Supervisors
regarding Library Week, April 8 through 14, and suggested the
City Council pass a resolution observing these dates. Mrs.
Bertha Raines, of the County Library Board, first commended the
Council for adopting the Joint Powers Agreement with the County
regarding the new library, and also felt the observance recogni.
tion would be most appreciated. Councilman Tyrell seconded,
carried, and the Mayor so proclaimed.
City Manager reported on the curb and gutter program set up with
City participation with property owners. He presented two
petitions completed as follows:
1. One for the south side of Olive St. from Temple City
Blvd. to Barela with 100% signed up.
2. One for the east side of Zadell St. from Olive St. south
to cul de sac with 68.23% signed up.
He requested the City Council to designate the City Manager as
Supt. of Streets to instruct the property owners concerned that
we will hold a public hearing at the next meeting. Councilman
Tyrell moved that a public hearing be set for the south side of
Olive St. at 7:30 P. M„ and a public hearing be set for the
east side of Zadell St. at 8:00 P. M., both to be held at the
next Council Meeting on April 9, 1962. Councilman Merritt se-
conded and carried.
The City Manager referred to the advisability of having a res-
ponsible person answer City Hall calls when closed, and advised
the Sheriff's Station has offered to have a telephone installed
in the office which has 24 hr. service every day of the year.
Installation cost to the City would be $4.00 and $7.00 monthly
service charge. In emergencies they could pass necessary inform-
ation on to us, it will be a direct line to the Sheriffs Station
when we are closed, Councilman Merritt moved that the City
Manager be authorized to have the telephone installed and for
this service, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as
fol lows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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The City Manager requested the City Council to authorize the
staff to make payroll deductions when requested by the employees
for health, hospitalization, etc. Involves only a small amount
of time and no further expense to the City. 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
The City Manager requested permission to be absent from the City
from Thurs. night to Monday morning on personal business. Coun-
cilman Buchan moved to grant the request, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and carried.
22. Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt seconded,
and carried, Council adjourned at 9:45 P. M. until April 9,
1962, at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall.
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