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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
ADJOURNED MEETING
AUGUST 30, 1962
The adjourned meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Tyrell at 7:30 P. M., who then led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Roll Call as Follows:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Woollett & Mr. Geller representing the
County Library, and Mr. Fickes of Fickes & Fickes, Architects,
Mr. Fickes presented three schematic maps of the library area
displaying 3 different positions and shapes of the 10,000 sq. ft.
building laid out in respect to the park. He explained in detail re-
garding outline of each plan and recommending Plan C which showed an
obl ,fig building parallel to Las Tunas Drive, with the entrance toward
the park area with a wide overhang, and also a patio in front of that
with access available from Golden West, and also from the parking
area to the west of the building. He advised he had gone over this
with Mr. Geller and Chief Librarian Henderson who were very much in
favor of Plan C. This plan also gave a driveway on the north end for
cars to enter the parking lot from Golden ',West.
The Council studied each detail at length pertaining to the
lay -out of the building, the driveway entering from Golden West, the
patio, over -hang area and proposed lay -out of the interior. They were
concerned about potenti®3 enlargement in the Future and it was ex-
plained by Mr. Geller that the County Library Department considered
this library would be adequate to serve the City when it had reached
the saturation point and that all these things had been taken into
consideration by their Department, and also that they were well pleas-
with Plan C.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve Schematic Plan C as
submitted by Fickes & Fickes, Architects, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Meriitt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen - -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett requested the Council to consider two
requests he had received which needed immediate action.
1. County Fair Banners Across Las Tunas Dr. They request
permission to put these banners up right away. Councilman Fitzjohn
moved to approve and grant permission subject to the City Attorney's
approval of liability factors, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carri-
ed.
2. American National Red Cross, request Red Cross banner
for 10 days preceding the Bloodmobile date of Sept. 10. City Manager
Woollett advised that Foley Advertising Co. will put up the banners for
both affairs and they have done this many times in Temple City and
have necessary liability insurance. Councilman Nunamaker moved to
grant the request, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
Mr. Geller reminded.the Council of the Anniversary Celebra-
tion of the County Library (50 yrs.) on Sept. 12, 1962.
Chas. Hamby of The Methodist Chdreh requested the Council to
consider better lighting in Temple City Park, and was advised it was
under consideration.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, and carried, Council adjourned at ° . P. M.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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