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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 27, 1962
Are adjourned meeting of the City Council was called to order
by Mayor Tyrell at 7:30 P. M. The main issue up For discussion was
the new Library, with Mr. Geller of the County Library Dept., and
Mr. Fickes of Fickes and Fickes, Architects present.
Council Roll Call:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager`n!oollett.
City Manager 400llett advised the County had committed them-
selves to an additional $15,000. for the exterior of the Library and
complete carpeting inside. Another question involved was regarding
putting the mechanical room in the basement making room for additional
tables and reference room.
4m. Geller, Assist. Librarian, advised that in talking about
a 40 yr. building he would certainly endorse the additional expenditure
of funds in talking about exterior of brick and carpeting throughout.
Architecturally the plans have met all of their requirements, but if
the Council feels the basement would afford more space on the operating
floor, he advised he would commit the County to spending the extra
amount. County Librarian Henderson and Mr. Geller have agreed to put
a 50,000 book capacity in the building. If the Council wishes to make
this move into the basement for the mechanical room he would go along
and agree.
Councilman Dickason arrived at this time. 8 :40 P. M.
Councilman Dickason asked what the addition costs would be
in making this change.
Mr. Fickes explained the additional expense of putting the
mechanical room in the basement, and needing additional space For an
air -way, which would make it about 560 sq. ft. in this basement room.
This cost would be about $62.00.00. Then the additional 500 sq. ft.
upstairs had been figured at the mechanical room costs at approximately
8.50 per sq. ft, and to finish as the other area including carpeting,
acoustical equipment, built -ins, light fixtures, etc., would involve
about $5000,00. In figuring the total additions the carpeting would
be around $6000.00, and face brick exterior over masonry around $1.35
per sq. Ft. or about $6000. together with 8% fee would be around
$25,000.0!:. Mr. Geller advised the County would co along with this.
City Attorney Shatford asked Mr. Geller when the County would pay fo;-
this additional cost, and Mr. Geller advised the County could advance
this amount or pay it additionally when they buy the property.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare necessary documentation after consultation with the County
Counsel or County Counsel representing the Library District, wherein
or whereby, the County will provide for additional expense of approxi-
mately $25,000.00 incurred for the following items: carpeting, face
brick, and change over of plans of the mechanical room to a basement
facility and enlarging the library to that extent, Councilman Merritt
seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen - Nunamaker
Mr. Fickes showed the Council different colors of face brick
and after discussion the Council agreed on a light off -white type brick
The parking lot situation was discussed and it was brought
out that the lot behind the engineering building would be available to
the library for parking after 4.*. M, which was approved by Mr. John
Lambie, County Engineer.
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City Manager :400llett advised the Council regarding the
County Fair passes in the City Hall.
The City Manager requested the Council to set a public hear-
ing for October 22 at 7:45 P. M. for hearings on curb and gutter on
Glickman, and on Olive Sts. Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and carried.
City Manager Woollett requested the City Council to author-
ize the City Manager by minute order to proceed with petition for sale
or removal or clearance of the property of the American Legion building_,
Councilman Merritt so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
The City Manager brought up for discussion the program of
replacement of curb and gutter damaged by tree roots as the area needs
work done in general area north of Las Tunas and west of Temple City
Blvd. On the Live Oak situation the Council stated we do not remove a
tree unless absolutely necessary. There are three property owners in
this area who planted these trees who are dead set against their: re- -
moved. The sidewalk and curb are hazardous caused by the tree roots.
if not repaired, which cannot be done without removing the tree, the
City has liability. This causes a drainage problem also. These ad-
dresses under consideration at present are as follows:
9102 Hermosa, damaged sidewalk
6163 Loma Ave., damaged curb
6047 Hart Ave., damaged gutter
Following discussion the Council agreed to look at these lo-
cations and take this up again at the next meeting.
The next item the Manager . presented pertained to curb and
gutter installed all under one project on Agnes between Miloann and
Howland. He presented a check for approval payable to the contractor
for the 5O per foot improvement program. He explained this covered
all the area but one corner who originally signed up and then withdrew,
and later wanted the contractor to come back in and put the curb in
which the contractor would not do. At present this property owner is
in the process of getting someone else to do the work, and if not done
can be required to do so to complete the area. Councilman Fitzjohn
moved to authorize the drawing of a check in the amount of $1073.21 for
this purpose, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to set a public hearing for Oct.
22, 1962, at 7 :40 P. M. for curb and gutter at 9002 E. Howland Ave.
Councilman Merritt seconded, and roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Nunamaker
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and carried. Council adjourned at 7:30 P. M. until October
8, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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