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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1962-04-23_Regular 1962C 1 T ¥ C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1962 1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Tyrell at 7:30 P.M., who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.. 3. INVOCATION: Reverend Lyman B. Ellis, St. Paul Methodist Church, gave the Invocation. 4. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; Absent: Councilmen -None; Also Present: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Voollett, Planning Advisor Cushman, and Tom Lumsdon. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 1962: City Manager corrected last sentence, page 1, to read: "City Manager Woollett advised he felt we can work closely with the property owners on this, and he thinks we can control this closely enough so it will not involve the long encumbrance of city funds." Councilman Dickason moved to approve the minutes of April 9 as corrected seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried unanimously. April 17, 1962: City Manager corrected next to last word of paragraph 2, Item 14 -- Matters From City Officials- -from "two" to "four ". Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the Minutes of April 17 as approved, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried unanimously. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: Mayor Tyrell presented Certifi- cates of Recognition to past Mayors Fitzjohn and Dickason, and to retiring Councilman Buchan. Additionally, Mayor Tyrell p resen tc,d a gift of a rod and reel to Mr. Buchan from members of the City Council. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -73: RE. sideyard setbacks 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 SECTIONS 9107 THROUGH 9109 TO THE MUNICI- PAL CODE REQUIRING PLOT PLAN APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION ON CORNER LOTS. Council- man Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell;' NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. 7. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -73, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT :Councilmen -None. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -72: (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROHIBITING THE USE OF THE OFFICIAL CITY SEAL, OTHER SEALS, EMBLEMS OR EMBLEM SEALS USED BY THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, FOR OTHER THAN OFFICIAL CITY USE. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried with the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT :Councilmen -None. 268 Council Minutes -2- April 23, 1962 8. SHERWIN- WILLIAMS COMPANY, 5619 Temple City Blvd. requesting permission to have Boy Scouts distribute 1962 Home Decorator in Temple City. City Manager advised that pursuant to Council's will of April 9, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Boy Scouts had been contacted. He read their response from District Scout Executive, James T. Buckhouse, advising that certain policies govern money raising efforts of Boy Scout Troops. Councilman Nunamaker opposed further action on this matter, asserting that to permit this type of distribution for Sherwin - Williams Company would be a violation of this City's ordinance governing distribution of advertising matter. Councilmen Fitzjohn moved that this matter should be referred to the Scout Masters of the troops involved, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Nunamaker; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. 9. FRANCIS PETITION VS COMMUNISM, a proposed measure relative to subversive activities submitted to City for endorsement by William Conover of 5420 Temple City Boulevard, Temple City. City Attorney reported essentially as follows: Principle objection to the proposed constitutional amendment is based upon Section 3, which would permit Grand Jury to render de- cisions without allowing accused opportunity for defense, and which in use could be easily extended beyond its intended purpose. He also questioned validity of Section 7 in that contents is covered under the Dillworth Act and of Section 8 as providing inadequate enforcement relative to unlawful acts committed on school property. City Attorney suggested that an editorial appearing in the Los Angeles Times on April 1 and one appearing in the Star News on April 5 provide good information on this measure. It was agreed by members of the Council that existing legislation deemed this measure to be purely academic. Councilman Dickason moved to read and file, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried unanimously. 10. TEMPLE CITY IMPROVEMENT #1, SEWERS WOOLLEY STREET ET AL. Norris Bravender, Regional Engineer, presented facts concern- ing Improvement District No. 1: that it involves an area immediately west of Golden West and South of Lemon; that the project'was requested by people living in the area, and pre- paration of plans and specifications authorized by the City Council. Mr. Bravender recommended that the Council adopt Resolution No. 62 -201 by a /5 vote finding the construction of sanitary sewers necessary as a health measure and Resolu- tion No. 62 -202, Resolution of Intention ordering the work to proceed. He advised that the filing date for Resolution of Intention should coincide with date of adoption and that the public hearing should be scheduled for second meeting in May (the 28th). Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -202, a Resolution of Intention ordering work to proceed relative to Woolley Street Improvement District No. 1, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker, and carried with the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, m. . Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen: None; ABSENT:Councilmen: None. Councilman Nunamaker moved that Resolution No. 62- 201,finding the construction of sanitary sewers necessary as a health measure be adopted and the report from the Health Officer be spread upon the minutes of the Council, seconded by Council- man Fitzjohn, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. 269 Council Minutes -3- April 23, 1962 11. PROCLAMATION FIRE SERVICE DAY, May 5, 1962. City Manager read Proclamation presented by Chief Byron Robinson. Councilman Merritt moved that the Mayor be instructed to sign said Proclamation, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried unanimously. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 62- 200: Warrants and Demands. Check #1307 in amount of $165L..19- -City Manager explained that this amount was final payment of the $2500 budgeted for the Camellia Festival, and that since the cost of float chassis were less than the anticipated $1000, the difference was expended for the Camellia Festival and included in this check. Check No. 1309 in amount of $102.45 payable to L. A. County Tax Collector explained as the City's cost for business license collection by the County. Under present arrangement, all collections are forwarded to City, and City is billed for services at approximately 1 /10 of the receipts. Check #1314 payable to Martin and Chapman for election services in the amount of $1906.46, considered exceptionally high by Council- men Dickason, was explained to include election supplies that will be used in future Municipal elections. Martin and Chap- man were selected for this service on the basis of two estimate that were submitted to this City. Check #1414 covering the first rebate at the rate of 500 per lineal foot on the Coopera- tive Curb and Gutter Program should be in the amount of $654.00 payable to First Western Bank, Escrow #8896 rather than in the amount of 546.25 payable to Norlund -Tussy Construction Co; Check #1413 In the amount of $247.50 payable to Department of Charities of Los Angeles County is a cleanup payment for ser- vices rendered to residents of this City by ambulance companies City Manager explained that local ambulance companies turn uncollected bills over to the Department of Resources and Charities of the County, who in turn bills the City for bona- fide expenses. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -200, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried with the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: A. Zone Change Case No. 62 -30, Weber Development Company, requesting change of zone from A -1 -1 to R -I -5000 on property lying between Olive on the north,Gre#en- on the South, Arden on the East, and a line parallel to and 150 feet west of the centerline of Glickman on the West - -an area which is co- terminus with Subdivision No. 27309. City Manager advised that City Council must schedule a public hearing on this case. Councilman Dickason moved that a public hearing be scheduled before the City Council on May 14, 1962 at 8:00 p.m., .second- ed by Councilman Merritt, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyre l l ; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT :Councilmen -None. B. Tentative Tract No. 27309, Jack Weber Development Company. Planning Commission recommends acceptance of this tentative tract map subject to modifications. This subdivision is composed of interior portions of approximately fifteen owner - ships with a cul -de -sac street having access off Glickman Avenue. It is recommended that Glickman be dedicated to 50' instead of 60'; that lot 2 be modified to permit area as shown on map; that future street shown on tract map be recorded as a lot in the subdivision; that an easement for a future street running east and west be vacated in order to clear title on property; that street lights, street improvements, S' planting easement be required; that 1' strip vicinity of lot 18 be kept in trust for ten years in lieu of acquisition of one lot, just outside tract to add to subdivision; that all routine conditions recommended by Subdivision Committee 270 Council Minutes -4- April 23, 1962 be included; that City Attorney review matter of drainage relative to the rights of people living on Green Street. Jack Weber, Weber Development Company, 5926 Temple City Blvd, stated that property owners living on the North side of Green have agreed to his plan to install curb and gutter on that side of Green to facilitate drainage from Glickman Avenue. City Attorney advised that California law provides that if a private street has been used for public use you cannot en join. City Attorney will provide written evidence relieving City of any liability as far as the public street opening onto a private street. City Manager advised that before curb and gutter may be installed on Green, City will authorize engineering to determine the proper grade of the street. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve tentative tract map No. 2730:) with conditions as submitted by Planning Commission, seconded by Councilman Merritt, and carried with the•follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. C. Resolution No. 62 -15PC A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL GRANTING OF. A ZONE VARIANCE TO THE TEMPLE CITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO CONSTRUCT TWO LIGHTED SIGNS IN R -1 ZONE AT 9723 GARIBALDI, TEMPLE CITY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Planning Advisor, Ray Cushman, explained that the request is to install two lighted bulletin boards according to stand- ard church signs used by most churches. Councilman Dickason moved that the City Attorney be instruct- ed to draw a resolution of the City Council approving the request for variance, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT :Councilmen -None. D. Ordinance No. 62 -74. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 728.1 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR PLOT PLAN APPROVALS (9102). (first reading). Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker, and carried unanimously. 14. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY, 851 E. Grand, San Gabriel. PROPOSED.: AGREEMENT:. City Manager advised that this is a proposed agreement whereby the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society would provide the same services to the City as are now being provided by County Contract, and recommended that the City Council instruct the City Attorney and himself td make a study and report back. Mr. Woollett advised that any time City wants to terminate services, County will be cooperative. Mrs. Joan Coleman, Manager and Director of San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, a non - profit organization for prevention of cruelty to children and animals, described the proposed operation. She asserted that her organization presently serves West Covina, San Marino, San Gabriel, and Altadena; that under terms of proposed agreement, City would receive 20% of money collected for dog licenses. Mr. B. L. Meek, 6004 North Rosemead, Temple City, pointed out advantages of suggested agreement: (1) proximity to City; (2) same telephone exchange: (3) expedite finding of lost animals, as pound carries animals around in truck all day. Councilman Dickason moved to instruct the City Manager to investigate and make recommendation and to include the possi- bility of terminating the present contract with the County, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried unanimously. 271 Council Minutes -- April 23, 1962 15. COMMUNICATIONS: A. From Michael A. and Linda R. Logue, 9. 5.1;2 Live Oak Avenue, requesting removal of two palm trees front of this address. City Manager read letter and advised that plans had been made . to remove only trees that were absolutely in the way of the improvement of Live Oak. After discussion, Councilman Dickason moved to deny this request, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried with the . following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen - Merritt; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Merritt reported that there will be a science fair at the City of Commerce on the 16th of May during the regular hours of the Contract Cities meeting. B. Councilman Dickason moved to instruct the staff to prepare a report concerning the progress of the Master Plan, and to set up guide posts concerning future accomplishments, second- ed by Councilman Merritt, and carried unanimously. C. City Manager read request from John Anson Ford, Honorary Chairman Senior Citizen Month, asking the City to proclaim the month of May, 1962, as Senior Citizens Month. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to instruct the Mayor to proclaim May as Senior Citizens Month, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried unanimously. D. City Manager read request from Bureau of Health -s Education, Sacramento, asking City to proclaim the week be- ginning May 6, 1962 as National Youth Fitness Week. Councilman Nunamaker moved to proclaim as specified, seconded, by Councilman Merritt, and carried unanimously. E. City Manager read request from Miss Aurelie Langefort, President, of National Secretaries Association, asking the Mayor to sign a proclamation proclaiming week of April 22 to 29 as Secretaries Week. Councilman Dickason moved to instruct the Mayor to issue said proclamation, seconded by Councilman Merritt. and carried un- animously. F. City Manager reported that since the purchase of four additional sets of five -tier bleachers for Live Oak Park, it has been determined that to guarantee the safety of people sitting in the top row, an additional 4' should be added to the top of the fence at a cost of $100.00. He recommended authorization of this expenditure. Councilman Nunamaker moved to so authorize, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, and carried with the followins roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT:Councilmen -None. G. Council agreed on Thursday, May 10, at :30 in the City Hall for a personnel session. H. City Manager requested permission of the Council to draw checks in favor of the seven people representing the City at the Contract Cities Conference in Palm Springs in the amount of $75.00 each. Councilman Merritt so moved, seconded by Councilman Dickason, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; Absent - Councilmen -None. 272 1 1 1 Council Minutes MIS April 23, 1962 1. City Manager read a letter from R. 1. Clarkson of 9891 Wendon requesting annexation of his property and the property next door at X895 Wendon, property owner, Parker, to the City of Temple City. City Manager advised that City of Arcadic would have to consent to detachment; that their City Manager has indicated acquiescence; that it would be an uninhabited annexation processed by the same procedure as that for the Temple City Baptist Church. Councilman Merritt moved that the property in question be annexed, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker, and carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell; NOES: Councilmen -None; ABSENT :Councilmen -None. J. After discussion, Councilman Merritt moved that the City Council recommend that the chairman of the commissions do not succeed themselves. Motion died for lack of a second. 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn , seconded by Council- man Merritt, and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned to May 14, 1962 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, at 9:20 P.M. 273