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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 9, 1962
1. INITIATION:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
2. City was called to order by Mayor Dickason at 7:30 P. M., who
led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION:
City Manager Woollett cave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mayor Dickason stated he wished to correct the minutes for two
misspelled words on page 5, Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve
the minutes of March 26, 1962, as mailed with these corrections,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt,'Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
6. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M.
PROPOSED CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH SIDE OF OLIVE ST.,
TEMPLE CITY BLVD, TO BARELA,
Mayor Dickason declared the Public Hearing opened,
City Manager Woollett stated for the record the petition receive
was for installation of improvements on the south side of Olive
St. in the 9600 block between Temple City Blvd. & Barela St. -
The cost is to be borne by owners of the property where improve-
ments are to be installed. Property owners of 100% of the prop-
erty have signed the petition.
John Posen, 9640 Olive St., stated he represented the petition-
ers, and the reason For requesting City Council assistance was
that none of the petitioners knew just how to handle it as they
had contacted three contractors with no replies.
City Manager Woollett advised that if the Council approves this
tonight that each property owner will be given 60 days to inw
stall these improvements, and after that time if not done the
City will do it and bill them for the costs. The City Attorney
ruled that the 60 days could not be waived even though the
sicn -up of property owners was 100% however if all concerned
advise they want the City to do it he presumed there would not
be any objection. City Manager Woollett stated if the Council -
makes a determination that the work be done pursuant to the re-
quest he can order the design and engineering work done which
would consume a part of the 60 day requirement.
Following discussion Councilman Buchan moved the Hearing be clos<
ed, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Tyrell
Councilman Merritt moved to instruct the City Manager to cause
the proposed curb and gutter improvement on the south side of
Olive St. from Temple City Blvd. to Barela St. to be installed
and that he also cause the engineering work to be done for this
purpose, Councilman Buchan seconded. City Manager Woollett ad-
vised he felt we can work dose with the property owners on this
and he thinks we can control this closely enough so it will not
involveAcity funds. Roll call vote as follows: s,,g Y a�_lz c.,yer.K
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AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
7. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -69: 2nd 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. Councilman
Merritt moved to waive further reading, Councilman Buchan se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Ordinance No, 62 -69, Council-
man Buchan seconded, roll call vote as Follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Tyrell
8. City Manager Woollett reported to the Council the following
changes on the election boards:
Precinct 1, Jule Franklin, 6430 Loma Ave., replacing Charlotte
Severns
Precinct 7, Martha Lambert, 5703 N. Rio Hondo Dr., replacing
Pearl Darnell
Precinct 8, Dorothy Runham, 5612 Golden West Ave., replacing
Jean U. Beckley
Precinct 11, Caroline Christenson, 4877 Fratus Dr., replacing
Ann Waters
Precinct 13, Lola M. Urban, 5143 Barela St., replacing Marian
Hatch
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Buchan second -
ed, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Tyrell
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT: LIVE OAK IMPROVEMENT CASH CONTRACT #41157
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Road Dept. Supt. of
Streets stating the bids had been reviewed, and the Boddum Con-
struction Co. was the low bidder, and requesting the City Coun-
cil to instruct the City Attorney to prepare , and the Mayor be
instructed to sign, an agreement for Cash Contract #41157 to
Boddum Construction Co., 6116 Paramount Blvd., Los Angeles 5,
Calif., in the sum of $33,871.35. Mr. \!oollett also advised
the Council the total appropriation For this project was set
at $68,000.00. With preliminary engineering, project engineer,
plans and specifications the total cost is estimated to be from
$30,000. to $40,000. There were seven bids, with the Boddum Con_.
struction Co. being the low bidder which is a thoroughly compe-
tent firm, and the City Manager recommends the recommendation
as read be passed by the City Council. Councilman Buchan m,ved
that the City Manager be instructed to execute a contract pre-
pared by the City Attorney for work to be done under cash con-
tract #41157 covering the work on Live Oak Ave. from Encinita
Ave. to Temple City Blvd., to the Boddum Construction Co., Inc.,
6116 Paramount Blvd., Los Angeles 5, Calif., in the amount of
$33,371.35, as recommended by N. H. Templin, County Superinten-
dent of Streets. Councilman Fitzjohn seconded.
7:55 P. M. Councilman Tyrell arrived at this time.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
RESOLUTION NO. 62 -197: Revising 1961 -62 Budget
City Manager Woollett advised this would increase activity ac-
count #1800 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS by $1000.00, making
the total appropriations for all funds $587,257.00 and not
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$536,257.00. This $1000. increase Is to provide for appraisal
services on buildings and property concerned with the proposed
new library of this City and no money was budgeted last year
as this was not considered at that time. This was the low bid-
der and he considers this e very reasonable figure considering
the report. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve Resolution No.
62 -197, 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 -198: Y4arrants & Demands
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No 62 -198, war-
rants & demands Nos. 1260 through 1305, in the sum of $9174.19,
Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
9. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00 P. M.
PROPOSED CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS ON EAST SIDE OF ZADELL ST.
OLIVE ST. SOUTH
Mayor Dickason declared the Public Hearing opened.
City Manager Wooflett explained this was the same as the previ-
ous petition considered for the east side of Zadell St. south
to the cul de sac in the 5300 block. There are two who have not
signed, one of the 60' properties involved already has curb and
gutter installed and is in escrow. The other signature of the
property owner we do not have which is for the southeast corner
of Ladell St. and Olive, owned by Virginia M. Williams. Two
owners of 120' already have curb and gutter and as required one
of these has signed the petition. If 60% of the property owners
have signed the petition it is possible for the Council to indi-
cate to the other property owners and go along with the improve-
ment. In checking he learned Mrs. Williams has instructed the
contractor who is doing this other work to place curb and gutter
around her property although this has not officially been report .
ed by Mrs. Williams. Also this project has already been engin-
eered and 68% of the footage ownership have signed the petition.
It is within City Council authority that the work be done within
the entire area of this project.
Noone in the audience wished to speak for or against the peti-
tion.
Councilman Tyrell moved the Public Hearing be closed, Councilman
Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to instruct the City Manager to cause
the proposed curb and cutter improvement on the east side of
:adell St. from Olive St. south be installed, Councilman Buchan
seconded, roll cal-} vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. Zone variance Case 62-28, 5517 -5523 N. Rosemead Blvd.
Mr. Cushman, Planning Advisor, stated the request is to put
in a garage at this location and the rear 40' is in zone P
and the owners wish to put the building to the end of the
property. The Planning Commission recommend it be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1, Developed in accordance with Plot Plan in case
2. Completed prior to July 1, 1962
3. Agreement by applicant that there be no fender or body
work done on the premises, which owner has agreed to.
Owner also agreed to put up a 7' masonry wall at the rear and
wouth side where the parking lot area is to be.
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Mr. Winged, 5555 N. Rosemead Blvd., contractor for the re-
quested building,requested if approved that the completion
date be extended as t) demolish and reconstruct and arrange
financing constitutes a hardship to complete by July 1, 1962.
Noone else wished to speak for or against this request.
Councilman Merritt moved the Council approve the recommenda-
tions of the Planning? Commission in Zone Case No. 62 -28 and
that the variance as requested be granted, subject to the con
ditions set forth in Planning Comm. -Res. No. 62 -13PC except
for the completion date, which be amended to September 1,
1962, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
3. Zone variance Case 62 -27, 4803 N. Camellia
This request is to c._nstnuct in the sideyard of an existing
residential property an office and work area for a pest ex-
termination business. It is presently zone A -1, property to
is commercially developed. This requires a property line
variance for set -back and to permit commercial use.
Mr. Cushman stated the Planning Commission recommends approv-
al with the following; conditions:
1. It be developed substantially in accordance with the Plot
Plan in the case.
2. Approve side -yard set -back prior to signs being installed,
and approved by the Planning Commission
3. That only business to be conducted shall be within the
structure shown to be constructed on the Plot Plan.
4. That only business to be conducted shall be the extermina-
ting business, and before any business can be conducted
a zone variance shall be obtained.
5. Owner to file affidavit stating he is aware of and accepts
all of the conditions of the variance as granted.
Robert Bristol, owner of the property asked for clarification
regarding a sign and was advised that Planning Commission
would first have to approve any sign installation before
being installed.
Following considerable discussion regarding chemicals involv-
ed Councilman Tyrell moved that the recommendations of the
Planning Commission in Zone Case No. 62 -27 be approved and
that the variance as requested be granted subject to the
conditions set -Forth in Resolution No. 62 -14PC of the Plann-
ing Commission, except that in regard to chemical extermina-
tion products only pre- packaged labeled goods may be sold
or kept on the premises. Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote as rollows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickasor,
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
C. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -73: Re- sideyard set - backs on corner lots.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -73
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 9107 THROUGH 9109 TO THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REQUIRING PLOT PLAN APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILD-
ING PERMIT FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION ON CORNER LOTS. Councilman
Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyreli,Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 62 -73 no further
action was taken.
14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A, Proposed new hours of operation new time signals on Las
Tunas Dr.: Recommend no change.
Mrs. Georgia Maxey, Chairman of the Traffic Commission stat-
ed this was considered by the Commission and both the Traf-
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fic Engineer and Sot. Wallace of the Sheriffs Dept. agreed
that the timing and operation should remain as it is present-
ly. Following much discussion Councilman Buchan moved to
accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, Council-
man Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, FitZ1ohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15.
COMMUNICATIONS:
City Manager Woollett read two communications from the Los
Angeles County Boundary Commission retarding two annexations
to the City of El Monte, not effecting Temple City. Councilman
Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Buchan seconded,
and carried.
1 6 . TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK.
Mr. Wm. Conover, 5428 Temple City Blvd.,requested the Council
to endorse the Lewis Francis petition to aid in getting an
amendment on the June ballot against the Communist movement
in the State of Calif. This is to keep subversives from
holding any position paid for from taxes, and to _allow no tax
exemptions to members of a subversive group. Following dis-
cussion City Manager \Ioollett suggested that sufficient copies
be provided for the Council and staff, and this can be brought
up for recommendation at the next meeting. Mr. Conover agreed
to supply the requested copies.
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Mayor Dickason stated he would like to have the City Treasurer
attend Council meetings once per month and make a report to
the Council regarding finance meetings etc. City Manager '.!ooll-
ett suggested the 4th Monday of every month as it follows the
Finance meeting.
Also Mayor Dickason requested Mr. Whitnall attend a Council
meeting and give a personal report and give the Council a
chance to ask him questions. Mr. Woollett stated Mr. Whitnall
will be present at the next Planning Commission meeting for
formulation of classes for interested persons in the community.
Mayor Dickason felt it important to get this program moving so
we can get a good Feaster Plan for the City of Temple City and
get a better understanding of what has been done.
The City Manager read a letter from H. C. McClellan of the Dod-
ger Stadium Committee requesting Apr. 1 -21 as Baseball Fiesta
for dedication of Dodder Stadium, Councilman Buchan moved that
.pr. 1 -21 be proclaimed as Baseball Fiesta time, Councilman
Fitzjohn seconded, and as there was no objection Mayor Dickason
so proclaimed,
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Pan American Union
requesting Apr. 14 be proclaimed as Pan American Day and Week
as a time for celebration in this City. Councilman Merritt mov-
ed to receive and file, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: .Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilman - Dickason
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager read a letter from Albert S. Anspach of the
Rotary Club of Temple City regarding a Sea Scout 180 project
of displaying flags and having them available to the public
at a cost of $5.00 Nnd also requesting permission from the Coun-
cil to solicit the citizens of Temple City. Councilman Fitz-
john moved the permit request of the Sea Scouts be granted,
Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried.
City Manager Woollett requested the Council to authorize the
appointment of William Peters as a recreation leader to replace
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Kurt Myers who has left the area. Councilman Tyrell so moved,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager read a letter from Lorraine Vogt, 5737 Golden
lest Ave., requesting permission for the Senior High members of
the Methodist Youth Fellowship to hold a Spring Festival on the
grounds of the Community Methodist Church, Saturday, April 23,
and a bake sale in front of Leiberg's Dept. Store Saturday, May
12. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -hone
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager presented other curb and gutter projects and
read the list and recommended the Council appoint the City Mana-
ger as Superintendent of Streets for this purpose and authorize
a public hearing; on May 14, for the following:
Olive St. - south side between Fratus and Alessandro
Alessandro Ave. - west side between Olive & Blackley
Blackley St. - north side between Encinita & Fratus
Blackley St. - south side between Encinita & Alessandro
Blackley St. - north side between Fratus & Alessandro
Fratus Dr. - east side between Olive & Blackley
Councilman Tyrell moved to appoint the City Manager as Superin-
tendent of Streets for these projects and set a Public Hearing
for them on May 14, at 8 P, M. at the City Hall. Councilman
Buchan seconaed, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett advised the Council that one of the resi-
dents has pigeon trouble and none of the prescribed treatments
has been of any help, and he requests permission to use a B -B
gun on his own property to solve the problem. City Attorney
Shatford advised that according to our Municipal Code we could
not grant this permission.
The City Manager read a letter from the Boundary Commission re-
garding an annexation to Monrovia. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
receive and file, Councilman Buchan seconded and carried.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from Sherwin Williams Paint
Co. requesting a permit to distribute home decorators guides in
Temple City, distribution to be done by a local Boy Scout troop
and only to be handed out at the door, the troop being paid for
their work and the money going into their treasury. Councilman
Tyrell stated as a member of the Board of Directors of the Scout
Council he Felt this sort of thing should be approved by the
Scout Council first. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell so
moved, and it was agreed that this should be done,
18. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to April 17, at 7:30 P. M.
at the City Hall, Council Buchan seconded, and carried. Council
adjourned at 9:10 P. M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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