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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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