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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
JUNE 25, 1962
1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Tyrell who led the
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION: City Manager Woollett gave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilman: Nunamaker
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 11, 1962
Councilman Merritt corrected the minutes on page 6 the roll
call vote should read "NOES: Councilman Merritt ". Also item
10 the second part the birth date should be June 8 and not
June 15. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of
June 11 as corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE NO. 62 -83: 1st reading
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -83 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEND-
ING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3306 TO SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE
WEIGHT LIMIT SIGNS AS AN APPROPRIATE DESIGNATION OF TRUCK
ROUTES. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 62 -83, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
As this was the 1st reading no further action was taken.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -81: 1st reading
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 62 -81 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING THE RECOMMENDA-
TIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZONE
FROM R -1 TO R -3 ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5828 NORTH
ROWLAND, TEMPLE CITY. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 62 -81, Councilman Dickason seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
As this was the 1st reading no further action was taken.
At this time Mrs. Adelyne Minsky spoke to the Council regarding
the Temple City Beautiful program of tree planting on Las Tunas
Dr. According to the Master Plan of Trees the Bottlebrush tree
was designated for this area. She requested the Council to
change this to the Indian Laurel tree which is recommended as
it grows nicely, is not dirty, does not attract birds and with-
stands fumes from cars, and therefore they prefer this tree.
She also advised Los Angeles City Beautiful uses this tree, and
also Monterey Park and Monrovia. Councilman Fitzjohn moved the
Master Plan of Trees be amended to allow Indian Laurel trees in
place of the Bottlebrush, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
carried.
8. CURB & GUTTER POLICY:
City Manager Woollett presented the present curb and gutter
policy as it now stands together with the following recommendae.
t i ons:
No change in amount of rebate except projects must meet
the following conditions to qualify for the rebate:
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a. complete installation of curb and gutter on one side ,
of street on one block
b. where project is undertaken by property owners as a
voluntary project City will make rebate to all proper-
ty owners participating one time only. Any curb and
cutter installed as a subsequent part of project
will not be granted the rebate by the City.
c, when the project is initiated by petition or recommend.
ed by the Street Superintendent, and approved at the
public hearing, a rebate will be made to the property
owners who are a part of the subject project if they
commence the installation of improvements prior to the
expiration of the 60 day period. (by commence is meant
selecting a contractor, securing a permit and if de-
sign is immediately available deposit necessary funds
in escrow so the contractor may begin work)
d. when an improvement district is formed to install
curb and gutter improvements no rebate will be made
to property owners by the City.
Survey, design, staking, & inspection provided by the City:
No change
Removal of trees from parkway by the City:
No change
Paveout of roadway surface to match existing street by the City:
No change
Following considerable discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
adopt the recommendations, Councilman Merritt seconded and car-
ried. City Manager Woollett advised that as business picks up
on this we are going to lump the projects and go to bid, but
so far this is not the case.
9. PROPOSED INCREASE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT COSTS:
City Manager Woollett reported that Mr. Will of the County Ad-
ministrative Office had advised that the County had requested
the Grand Jury Audit Committee to study law enforcement costs
for this year and any cities wishing to appear before them
may do so. He also advised he was trying to get the Committee
together this week to determine the presentation that should
be made to the Grand Jury, and also when a presentation should
be made before the Board of Supervisors. Some 25 cities of the
County are getting together and they agree with the viewpoint
as presented.
Mayor Tyrell stated Supervisor Bonelli is favoring us by allow-
ing us to make the presentation to the Board of Supervisors on
July 10 representing the League of Contract Cities. We are
having a meeting of contract cities to plan appropriate strategy:
in line with some suggestions made by Mr. Bonelli, and in view
of the report Mayor Tyrell recommended to the Council to instruc
the City Manager to enter into alternate negotiations which we
could be ready to implement if we are faced with such exorbitant
rates that we are unable to meet. Also we have made initial
overtures in this regard and he thinks they should be followed
up, and which we may be forced to consider seriously. Mayor
Tyrell made the following recommendations to the Council:
1. That they accept as the starting point for a cost
analysis the figure of $64,076 per unit as approved by
the Grand Jury in 1958.
2. That this sum be increased by such increments as reflect
the increase in the cost of this service from that date
and alternate proposals be rejected.
3. That they exert such personal influence as is possible
and practicable to indoctrinate the members of the Board
of Supervisors to the acceptance of an objective present;
tion of this issue.
4. That the Mayor be authorized on behalf of the City to
direct appropriate correspondence to the Supervisor in
charge of our Supervisorial District.
5. That on behalf of the City appropriate requests be made
for the opportunity of presentation before any agency or
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subdivision thereof, including but not limited to the
Board of Supervisors or a Grand Jury, which may concern
itself with this issue. -
6. That our City contact contract cities in other supervi- --
sorial districts to solicit their attention to the possi-
bility of direct contact with their Supervisor by them fo:
additional support.
7. That our City Manager and Mayor be instructed to enter
into preliminary negotiations for providing alternate
methods of police protection along any one or combination
of the following theories:
a. Creation of our own police department;
b. Contracting with a neighboring city for police
services;
c. Associating with one or more neighboring contract
cities for the establishment of a police service
with joint facilities and supervisory personnel. -
Mayor Tyrell requested the Council move to adopt the recommenda-
tions as listed if satisfactory with the Council. Councilman
Dickason so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
10. PUBLIC HEARING: 8 :00 P. M.
Zone change Case No. 62 -34, 62.46, 6252, 6258 Rosemead Blvd., -r
Martin Heydel, request change from R -1 to C -2.
Mayor Tyrell declared the Public Hearing opened. Ray Cushman,
Planning Advisor, presented this case to the Council advising
the Planning Commission recommended approval. The Mayor asked
if anyone wished to speak for or against this request. Planning
Commissioner Johnston reported on the discussion of the Planning
Commission regarding an alley for future use. Mr. Heyde], 9008)
E. Longden spoke in favor of the recommendation. Chairman Harker
of the Planning Commission also spoke in favor of the request.
No one spoke against it. Councilman Merritt moved to close the
Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
Following considerable discussion Councilman Merritt moved that
we go on the Planning Commission recommendation and grant the
zone change, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
11. PUBLIC HEARING: 8 :15 P. M.
Curb & Gutter Improvement 5325 and 5327 Halifax
City Manager Woollett advised the remainder of the block had put
in curb and gutter, and that Mr. Peterson, the owner, has hired
a contractor to install, but he felt we should go ahead with the
Public Hearing. Mayor Tyrell declared the Public Hearing opened
and asked if anyone wishes to speak for or against. No one came
forward. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to close the Public Hearing, -
Councilman Merritt seconded and carried. Councilman Merritt mov-
ed to find the project in public interest and to have the Supt.
of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Dickason se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
12. PUBLIC HEARING: 8 :30 P. M.
Curb and Gutter improvement, 10206 Olive St.
City Manager Woollett advised there was no need for a Hearing as
the owner of the property has put curb and gutter in. He advised
on the corner the curb was already in on Olive St. and the owner
installed curb on the side street and the question is if he is
eligible for rebate. Following discussion Councilman Dickason
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moved to grant the rebate, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
13. POUND SERVICES:
City Manager Woollett advised copies of the Agreement had been
given each of the Councilmen. Mayor Tyrell asked if there was
any discussion. Councilman Dickason referred to page 1 in
regard to radio - equipped motor vehicle "connected to the fre-
quency of the Police Department of the City ". Following dis-
cussion and being informed by Lt. Baker of the Sheriffs Dept.
that they could not be connected with the frequency of their
Dept., the following was added if such frequency is available.
Mayor Tyrell referred to page 2 under item 3 "but which fee
shall not be less than four ($4.00) dollars' and added "by mutu-
al agreement ". Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the Agree-
ment to include these two amendments, and to instruct the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the Agreements, Councilman Dickason se-
conded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
14. NEW BUSINESS:
PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CONCERNING RECREATION SERVICES: Mayor Tyrell asked the Council
for discussion following their review of the Agreement. On
page 2 item (b) was changed to read "limited audio - visual, musi-
cal instruments and similar type of equipment_. Page 4, item 7,
was corrected to read "or other status est 4t4ng from 7-Y - "--
his employment by the City." Councilman Dickason moved to in-
struct the Mayor and City C Jerk to enter into an agreement with
the Temple City School District, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Case No. 62 -35 Harold & Eleanor Kreble to construct a duplex
having less than required square footage at 5809 N. Encinata.
Ray Cushman, Planning Advisor, presented this Case and advised
the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mr. Kreble spoke
in favor of his request. No one spoke against. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to grant Zone Variance Case
No. 62 -35 as recommended by the Planning Commission and instruct
the City Attorney to draw a Resolution in conformance with the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, Councilman Dickason
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
16. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Request joint meeting with the Council on July 19 or July 26c
Following discussion the Council agreed that the 4th Thursday of
each month be set aside for joint meetings with the Commissions
and July 26th was set for the meeting with the Parks & Recrea-
tion Commission.
2. Recommend fee schedule change for kitchen use at Live Oak
Park. Following discussion it was agreed that no action be tak-
en on this until the joint meeting of the Commission and the
Council on July 26.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -214: Warrants & Demands
Following discussion Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolu-
tion No. 62 -214, warrants and Demands, Nos. 1580 through No.
1605 in the sum of $54,506.94, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
18. RESOLUTION NO. 62 -216:
City Manager Woollett explained this was in reference to Tract
No. 26522 where the contractor provided for street lighting and
energy costs until annexed to a lighting maintenance district.
They have contracted with Edison Co. for street lights and re-
quested annexation to a lighting district, but will need per-
mission from the Council before annexation can be consummated
The Resolution title is as follows: RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT
AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF
COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1395 PETITION NO. 20 -32
Mr. Woollett advised if adopted 3 copies would be executed and
returned to the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County, and
prior to annexation to the District a public hearing will be G
held. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 62 -216
and instruct the City Manager to return to the County Road Dept.
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen•Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
1. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Boundary Com-
mission of Los Angeles County re an annexation No. 1962 -2 City
of San Gabriel, -which concerns the strip of property of the
Edison right -of -way, and that he had been advised by Edison Co.
that they invariably protest such annexations, and have done so
in various other cities. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive
and file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
2. City Manager Woollett reported on a letter received from Mrs.
Mary R. Nichols, of 5625 -5627 Sultana, requesting modification
of the Variance granted to Clyde and Eva Casner at 5620 -36
Rosemead Blvd. which backs up to her property. Her request was
for making the business operate five instead of six days betweer
the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM, in order to eliminate the noise of
their machines on Saturdays and during the hours most of her -
tenants were home. Following discussion the City Attorney ad-
vised the Resolution passed by the Council will control and if
violating what they were given this body can force them to com-
ply. Councilman Merritt moved to refer to the Planning Commis -
sion, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried
3. City Manager Woollett presented a request from Mrs. W. J.1
Jones, 10649 Fairhall St., for planting trees on Fairhall sign-
ed by 11 property owners in the block. Mr. Morgan Fishback,
10659 Fairhall, Mr. Bill Jones, 10649 Fairhall, spoke regarding
the problem they have. Mayor Tyrell recommended to refer this
to the Traffic Commission, and advised those present that the
Commission would study the problem and report back to the Counci
with recommendations. Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and carried.
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
L. E. MacCosbe, 5708 Cloverly, requested the following:
1. that the City clean up the area of the alley on Cloverly
100 ft. south of Las Tunas
2. at 5738 Cloverly, a vacant lot, needs weeds taken care of
3. something be done about the Eucalyptus trees on Cloverly
which are very dirty
4. also to stop Grace Dean from selling tours on City property
as well as any others trying to sell there
City Attorney Shatford advised it was illegal to sell anything
on City property and he will write Grace Dean so advising her.
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21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Fitzjohn asked regarding the business license review
the Council had requested as he felt the City should have con -
trol of the licenses issued. City Manager Woollett advised
this matter was brought up during budget meetings and the staff
is working on a recommendation for the consideration of the
Council. He also thought a recommendation from the Chamber of
Commerce regarding this might be helpful which will be done.
City Attorney Shatford advised he had drafted an Ordinance from
the Planning Commission Resolution re the zone change from R -1
to C -2, Martin Heyde], and read title to same, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPROVING RECOMMEN-
DATIONS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND GRANTING A CHANGE OF ZOIQE
FROM R -1 TO C -2 ON THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6258, 6252,
AND 6246 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED IN CHANGE OF ZONE
APPLICATION NO. 62 -34 OF MARTIN T. HEYDEL. Councilman Merritt .
moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 62 -82, Council-
man Dickason seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the City Engineer with
respect to opening of bids on Woolley St. sewer project which
inclosed the low bid which was submitted by Jack Brkich & Sons
of 9638 E. Rust St., El Monte, in the sum of $4,605.00 which
is 15.12% under the estimate. He requested the City Council
to instruct the City Attorney and City Engineer to draw a con-
tract awarding the bid to them at bid price. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to instruct the City Attorney
and City Engineer to prepare such a contract, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
City Manager Woollett requested the City Council to designate
the Deputy Civil Defense Director as the individual who is to
be the Shelter Representative. The survey for shelters has been
made and it is now necessary for an agreement to be signed be-
tween the property owners and the government for stock - piling
of supplies. Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman Merritt .
seconded and carried.
City Manager Woollett stated the City Council had received an
award certificate at the Coordinating Council dinner on June 15
specifically for the lease- contract agreement with the County
in regard to the library. He also advised he was interviewing
the last architects for this building on Friday and would have
recommendations for the Council at their next meeting.
He also read a postcard from Councilman Nunamaker from New
Orleans.
21. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt second-
ed and carried. Next meeting of the Council July 9, 1962, at
7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers. Council adjourned at
9:55 P. M.
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