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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-01-14_Regular 1963C 1 T Y C 0 U ! C 1 L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JANUARY 14, 1963 1, INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Tyrell at 7:30 P. M. The Mayor the led the 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.. 3, INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Rev. Roger Hillis of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9642 Live Oak Ave., Temple City. 4, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Munamaker, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, Administrative Assistant Karl Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Dickason referred to page 4 of the minutes of Dec. 20 regarding placing key man insurance on Mr. Woollett during his vacation, and amended the minutes to include his opinion in opposing the motion as follows: "Councilman Dickason opposed the motion on the grounds that the City finances were sound and that a perpetuation of this City's operation was not de- pendent upon this type of thing, and that in his opinion this was tantamount to gambling with public funds." Also he felt in split votes the various opinions of the Councilmen should be stated in the minutes. In additionand following the vote he added "the motion failed to carry" Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of December 20, 1962, as amended, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None At this Time Mayor Tyrell requested Mrs. Russell Ludwig to come forward and presented a Certificate of Recognition for services rendered the City by Russell Ludwig as a Commissioner on the Planning Commission, which Mrs. Ludwig accepted on behalf of her husband who was unable to be present. 8. STATUS REPORT OF CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE: Councilman Dickason reported on the second meeting of this Com- mittee. Consideration was given to change from Area D to Area' B as most of the City services are from the County. However after checking it was found to be not feasible at this time so we will align ourselves very strongly with Area D, As the sur- vey is completed a written inventory will be prepared of the following: public shelters, food, blankets, storage, Doctors, Pharmacists, nurses, and heavy equipment within the City. Mr. Dick Sale reported on the existing alarm system, that present siren would have to be increased by 2/3 of what it now is in order to cover the City. He suggested the Council ask for bids for a warning system for the City,to be considered in next an- nual budget. fie recommended to the Council that as soon as possible the light warning system be installed at City Hall by the Telephone Company and that there was money in the budget to pay for this installation, Councilman Nunamaker moved to have the stafF investigate costs of a warning system for the City, Councilman-- Marr.i tt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Fitzjohn moved to have the telephone warning system installed in City Hall, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll cal. vote as follows: 392 Council Minutes, January 14, 1963, page 2, AYES: Councilmenw-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 6. ORDINANCE NO. 62 -97: Urgency Ordinance. City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 62 -97 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY FOR CONTINUANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE EVENT OF GREAT PUBLIC CALAMITY. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Ordinance No. 62 -97, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried by the followin,- roll call vote: - AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -stone ABSENT: Councilmen -None ORDINANCE NO. 62 -99: Urgency Ordinance, City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 62 -99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 3502.1 TO THE • TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR PERSONS OF ANY AGE TO DISCHARGE OR FIRE FIREARMS AND OTHER WEAPONS I M THE - CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordi- nance No. 62 -99, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote adopting the ordinance as follows: AYES: Councilmen-rDickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 9, APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON PLANNING & PARKS AND RECREA- - COMMISSIONS: Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn mov- ed to adjourn this meeting to a personnel session of the Council on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1963, at 7:30 A. M. at Sugar's Restaurant, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. 10, PUBLIC HEARING: 8 :00 P. M. Appeal on Zone Variance Case #62 -41. Planning Advisor Ray Cushman advised the Council that this appeal concerned a property at 10048 Olive St. and the request was for 3 building sites each with less than the required area of square footage. Also the area from Baldwin Ave. to Arden and Olive to Green Sts, are all zoned A -1 -1 acre and there is not one one acre lot in the area, Mayor Tyrell declared the Public Hearing opened and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak against granting of this variance. Robert Ingram, 5317 Zadell St„ requested the Council to consid- er a delay in granting this variance stating the majority of - property owners in the area desire a study of the possible de- velopment oF the entire area with proper drainage, dedicated streets, -and would improve the entire area to mutual benefit of all land - owners'in the area. - Dick Lucas, 530) Zadell St., was opposed to back -yard building and felt it would cause all their properties to decrease in value Mayor Tyrell read a letter dated Nov. 26, 1962, in Favor of the protestants for the record signed by the following: Robert J. Ingram, 5317 N. Zadell Ave. Richard Janda, 5325 N. Zadell Ave. Richard Eben Lucas, 5301 M? Zadell Ave. W. R. Boren, 5311 N. Zadell Ave. Mrs. W. R. Boren, 5311 N. Zadell Ave., also was in favor of de. laying the variance approval to give the property owners an opportunity to have a subdivider prepare a proposed development of the entire area. No one else came forward to speak in favor of the appeal and the Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the variance. Mrs. Tolbert, owner of the property involved which is in escrow - with the Van Pettens' the purchasers, spoke in favor oF the pro- posed developments,. 393 Council Minutes, January 14, 1963, page 3 Thomas Mcllroy, 10014 Olive St., spoke in favor of the variance. Mrs. Van Petten, 11752 Coldbrook Ave., Downey, purchaser and developer of the property advised they proposed to build Fine homes of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with a patio, landscaped and wit: plenty of play area for children, and also meeting the parking requirements, and felt their plan would be a great improvement to the area. Wm. Harker, Chairman of the Planning Commission, explained the procedure of the Planning Commission lc arantirg his variance, and also advised the Council that t :e Commission was not made aware of any efforts to develop a subdivision or any ^ther use of the land..The Commission felt these people had the right to develop their property, and felt these properties could be de- veloped nicely on an individual basis. Also allegations that this area might be re -zoned to R -1, R -2, or R -3, had no founda- tion as at the present time City Attorney Shatford advised that based on this development the Council might like to hold the Public Hearing open. At the Public Hearing before the Planning Commission no suggestions were made as presented to the Council tonight. Also the people appearing here tonight about developing their own property were adamant in retaining their property as it was, and are appealing the decision rendered by the Planning Commission and therefore would have to have some sound basis for appeal. One sound ob- jection is the Master Plan which you can consider, and the other basis for appeal is that they want to develop their property and denial may assist their development, and these are the only reasons for reversal of the decision of the Planning Commission. The reason for holding this Hearing open is if these people do have sincere intent to develop their property you could fore- stall your decision for 30 or 60 days and request them to bring in a plan by a developer and present to you something by which you can logically determine whether this particular piece of property could be included in any development. Councilman Fitzjohn felt if there was any possible chance of a development such as the Weber tract east of this property that it would be good for the community and good for Temple City. Councilman Merritt felt that there are some areas that could not be developed in any other way, but in this area there is a possi, bility of developing in a larger manner and for this reason he would like to see it held over for a larger development with dedicated streets, etc. Councilman Dickason favored holding it over for 60 days if it did not cause undue preseure on people presently involved. Councilman Punamaker was in favor of holding over for 60 days and for a development plan to be brought in for the area. Councilman Dickason moved to hold the Public Hearing over for ,60 days until March 11, 1963, at 8:00 P. M. at the City Hall Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote carrying the motio as follows: AYES: Councilmen — Dickaeon, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 11e PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Tentative Tract #27787, north side or Broadway between Sultana & Noel. Planning Advisor Ray Cushman advised this tract was presented to the Planning Commission who approved with the following conditions, and recommended the Council so approve: Design Item 3--The Street will be 36 ft. wide with a 43 foot dedication. Design Item 6- Provide standard three Foot sidewalks on both side: 394 Council Minutes, January 14, 1963, page L. of the street. Design Item 7 -Add to the existing standard that the turnaround be relocated approximately 30 ft. southerly. Design Item 7a -Allow the backyard setbacks to be reduced to 12 feet, rather than the standard 15 -toot requirement. Advisor Cushman also stated these lot sizes were 5000 sq. ft. which are permitted and consistent with the area. P. L. McNutt, subdivider, asked the Council to consider lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, on the cul de sac, and that the setback for these lots be reduced to 15 ft. to align these houses with the houses built on down the street. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the request for set back for the houses on lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, to align these with the other houses to be built down the street, Councilman Fitzjohi: seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker,Tyrel , l NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Punamaker moved to approve the tentative tract map subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and including the above approved request, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -Hone ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 5. Recommend 105 ft. of red curb be placed on west side of Cloverly from the north curb line of Broadway northerly. Item 9. Placement of "STOP AHEAD" sign on La Rosa Dr. westerly in advance of intersection of Arden Drive. Councilman Dickason moved to approve item 5 and item 9, Council- man Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote carrying the motion as follows: AYES: CouncilmenwDickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -Hone ABSENT: Councilmen -None COMMUNICATIONS: Installation of DIP signs and pavement markings on Olive St. at Temple City Blvd. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: CouncilmenwDickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyreli NOES: Councilmen -Hone ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. PETITION FOR CURB & GUTTER: WEST SIDE OF LOMA AVE. BETWEEN LAS TUNAS DR. AND DUFFY ST. Councilman Dickason moved to set a Public Hearing for 7 :L.5 on - January 28, 1963, at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr., Coun- cilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: - -- AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -Hone ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14. REQUEST FOR SALE OF MERCHANDISE DURING CAMELLIA FESTIVAL: a. Women's Dept. of Re- Organized Church of Latter Day Saints for baked goods sale in front of Cool's Candy Store. b. Mens Committee, Boy Scout Troop #174, for sale of peanuts and popcorn before and during the Camellia Festival Parade. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve requests a and b, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. 15. TRACT #26522, A letter from the County Engineer recommended the City Council accept the work in the matter of the construction of a wall on Tract No. 26522, and that the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $320. for this purpose be authorized for cancellation. Councilman Dickason moved to accept the work and authorize the cancellation of the Faithful Performance Bond No:- C- 7037503 for the amount of $320. in conjunction with this con- 395 Council Minutes, January 14, 1963, page 5 struction, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the follow: ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen — Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. RESOLUTION 'IO. 63- 258: WARRANTS & DEMANDS Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -25n, warrar. & demands Nos. 2154 through 2177 and 2196 through 2228, in the sum of $20.703.93, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll ca-1-1 vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyreli NOES: Councilmen -none ABSENT: Councilmen -None 17. COMMUNICATIONS: a. Karl Koski, Administrative Assistant, presented a letter from the Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed incorpora- tion of the City of South San Gabriel. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. b. Mr. Koski next presented letters from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission regarding proposed annexations #308, 310, 311, 312, City of El Monte. Councilman Dickason moved to receive and file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. 18. TIME FOR THOSE I M THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward at this time to address the Council. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Dickason referred to publication of temperatures in various cities and wondered what procedure was to get a record of the City of Temple City and what tale equipment would cost. Following discussion it was referred to the staff for investiga- tion. Councilman Nunamaker referred to the beer license application oF the Jolly Coachman. Following considerable discussion Council- man Nunamaker moved that the City Manager be directed to inform the Alcoholic Beverage Control Dept. that the Council request a Hearing on this application, if any, be held within the City of Temple City, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker,Tyreil NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mayor Tyrell requested the staff also get an indication as to what the consequences of this license would be. Councilman Merritt recommended the staff consider traffic dip signs on La Rosa west of Temple City Blvd. Also he commented on the improvement of the new microphones. Mr, Koski, Adminstrative Assistant, presented a letter from the County Administrative office concerning deeding Temple City Park to the City. Mr. Koski next presented a letter from the County Engineer re- garding the proposed street name of Craiglee St, to a street easement running west of Golden West Ave. the alignment of which conforms to existing Craiglee St. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen »Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mr. Koski presented a letter from the City Engineer regarding sanitary sewers in Tract #20748 and recommended the Council approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewers • 396 Council Minutes, January 14, 1963, page 6 constructed for said tract #20748, and to cancel the bond For faithful performance for the construction of said sewers in the amount of $3,000., Councilman Merritt so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen- - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mr. Koski then presented a letter from the City Sngineer recom- mending the Council accept and approve the work for public use of the sanitary sewers under private contract #6264. Councilman Dickason so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following roll- call vote: AYES: Councilmen —Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -+one ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Nunamaker spoke regarding the "Good Humor" man saying he packed his truck on Olive and several times children have been nearly hit, and he wondered if we can move them out of the City. Also he felt their music boxes were annoying, and he advised he understood Arcadia had ruled them out of the City. It wos decided to have the staff investigate and find on what basis this can be done, City Treasurer stated the final date for payment of the assess- ment on the sewers on Woolley St. was Saturday the 12th and he had nothing further. He was advised a meeting was being set-- up for the City Manager, City Engineer, City Auditor and him- self as City Treasurer to take the necessary action to set up the bonds for the properties remaining unpaid. 20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn to January 16, 1963, at 7:30 A. M. at Sugar's Restaurant, 600 Las Tunas Dr., -- Arcadia, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. Council ad- journed at 10:00 R. M. ATTEST: 1 397