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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1962-06-25_Regular 1962C 1 T ¥ C O U N C I L 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: 299 Council Minutes, June 25, 1962, pace 2 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 300 Council Minutes, June 25, 1962, page 3 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 301 Council Minutes, June 25, 1962, page 4 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: 302 Council Minutes, June 25, 1962, page 5 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. 303 1 1 Council Minutes, June 25, 1962, page 6 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. ATTEST: 4 )A,71 City Clerk 304