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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
SPECIAL MEETING- AUGUST 20, 1962
A Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City
to discuss RESOLUTION NO. 62 -228: AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 5941 GOLDEN! WEST, was held in the City Hail, 9664 East Las
Tunas Drive, Temple City. The meeting was called to order by
Mayor, Jack R. Tyrell, at 7 :00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen: Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt,
Nunamaker, Tyrell;
Absent: Councilmen: None;
Also Present: Woollett, Shatford.
On motion of Councilman Nunamaker, the Council voted unanimously
by viva -voce to waive the usual formalities and proceed with con-
sideration of Resolution No 62228.
1, RESOLUTION NO. 62 -228: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF THE AMERICAN LEGION PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5941
NORTH GOLDEN WEST, TEMPLE CITY, AS PART PERFORMANCE OF CITY'S
OBLIGATIONiS UNDER JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES RE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COUNTY LIBRARY FACILITY.
City Attorney, Henry Shatford, presented information concern-
ing preliminary negotiations and the contents of this resolution
Mayor Tyrell, Mr. Shatford, and representatives of the Legion- -
Francis Welton, Charlie Pothash, Sweed Larson, Jack Beckley--
met in the City. Attorney's office on August 17 to negotiate
a price for the Legion property. The Legion'Initialiy priced
its property at $45,000 based on $12.50 per square foot replace-
ment on the building. In this negotiation, the fact that the
American Legion is having a change of location imposed upon
them was considered. Constituents compromised on a square,
footage basis, and used a figure of $6.50 per square foot. In
determining the proposed cost, constituents used the Legion's
appraisal of the land, and "chopped" both appraisals on the
improvements, coming up with a figure of $37,100. At one
figure-- $35,00 -- representatives of the City agreed that the
Legion should have the building, but it is not included in the
$37,100 figure. it is recommended that the city put the build-
ing for bid with the Legion having first opportunity to purchase.
Resolution provides that Legion may remain until January 2, 1961
subject to the provision that they keep fire insurance in effect
as long as they remain, and that they provide the City with a
policy of Title Insurance.
City Attorney advised that he had checked the policy report,
which appears to be acceptable; that deed restrictions have
expired, only restriction being the water line, which would
not affect the City's use. He recommended that the escrow be
handled in his office 'including preparation of all documents
required for conveyance of title to subject property to the Citl
In response to a query from Mayor Tyrell, Mr. Shatford asserted
that the proposed price could be justified and substantiated
legally, even though it is higher than our appraisals. The
case presents a troublesome question to handle before a jury,
and could cost the City between $3000 and $4000.
Councilmen Nunamaker suggested that the terminal date for the
Legion's retention of possession of subject property be set
on December 2, 1962, instead of January 2, 1963, in order that
this property might be available for Camellia Festival activitic
if needed.
Mayor Tyrell suggested the following: (1) that Section 2
be revised to specify that the Legion may retain possession
until the building is demolished or sold, but not later than
January 2, 1963; (2) that the Legion be required to carry
public liability insurance on the bu i l d i nq 3)under Section 3,
relative to the Legion's .right of J i rr t re= -i :el, that it be
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exercise0,0p or before December 1, 1962, by them, and that
they remo■e the building fifteen days aft6r written demand;
(4) that the price in the resolutiori;be,shown as $37,160
instead of 07000, since this was the determination according
to CouncilmWmbets who were present at the,discussion. Mayor
Tyrell su;gg s edthat City should stipulate its position re
the fixture in the Legion Hall, as could affect the purchase
price of said building.
City Attorney counseled that the City Council lacked jurisdic-
tion to formally authorize purchase of subject property at
this speqjal meeting, and advised adoption of Resolution No.
62 -228, authorizing him to prepare necessary documents,
Councilman „fi'anamaker made a motion to adopt Resolution No.
62.228, . seconded by Councilman D i ckason, and carried with the
following roll call vote:
AYES: bickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell;
NOES: None;
ABS ENT :None.
2. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager read a letter from the Chief
Administrative Office of Los Angeles County with respect to
law enforcement costs, in which it was specified that any
new rates will not become effective before September 1st.
City Manager advised that each month the price increase is
postponed, the City is saved between $3000 and $3500.
Mayor Tyrell announced two meeting dates: (1) on August 23,
the City Manager with others will make an oral presentation
to the Contract Auditors of the Grand Jury; (2) September 25th
tentatively scheduled for presentation to the full Grand Jury.
3. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, seconded
by Councilman Merritt, and carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :3
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