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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 28, 1963
1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council was called
to order by Mayor Tyrell at 7:35 P.M. The Mayor then led the
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Elder Harold Calkins of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr., Temple City.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrel
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford; City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
(a) Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 14, 1963, seconded by Councilman
Merritt, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker,Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
(b) Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the Ad-
journed Meeting of January 16, 1963, seconded by Councilman Nuna-
maker and, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker,Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. James Fickes, Fickes & Fickes Architects who designed the
proposed new library, addressed the Council stating that there
was a problem regarding the service room in the basement. Plan
Checking specified two exits in order to expand. the basement.
The cost of this is more than the budget will stand. The crux
of the problem seems to be in the definition of "service area'.
Councilman Merritt moved to refer this matter to the staff for
clarification, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker,Tyre11
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mayor Tyrell called upon William H. Germain and Russell W. Holm
to come forward to take the Oath of Office as Parks & Recreation
Commissioner and Planning Commissioner respectively. After being
sworn in by the City Manager, Mayor Tyrell then congratulated
Commissioner Germain and Commissioner Holm and welcomed them into
the City family.
7. REQUEST FOR ON -SALE BEER LICENSE: JOLLY COACHMAN, 9151 -53 E.
Las Tunas Drive.
Mr. Woollett stated that since the Agenda was made up both the
applicant and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board have indicated
that the application has been withdrawn. City Attorney Shatford
informed the Council that the subject is therefore moot.
Councilman Nunamaker stated that he felt there should be another
hearing to determine whether the nuisance and policing problem
has been abated. City Attorney Shatford stated that this must
be done at a public hearing to give everyone concerned an oppor-
tunity to speak. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to set a public hear-
ing at 7:30 P.M. February 21, 1963, seconded by Councilman Nuna-
maker and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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Mrs. Joseph Lang, 9133 E. Hermosa Drive asked the Council why it
was necessary to hold another public hearing when the subject in
question has been put on probation. Mayor Tyrell explained that
the purpose of this public hearing would be to determine whether
or not the nuisance has been abated.
8. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:45 P.M. - Installation of Curb and Gutter on
West Side of Loma Ave. between Las Tunas Dr. and Duffy St.
Mr. Woollett explained that the individuals and property owners
on the west side of Loma Avenue have been notified of the public
hearing. At present there is 53.37 percent of curb and gutter
already installed and the remaining property owners, with the
exception of one, have signed a petition in favor of curb and
gutter.
Mayor Tyrell declared the Public Hearing opened and asked if
anyone in the audience wished to speak against the installation
of curb and gutter on this street.
Mr. Biagio Petani, 5753 Loma Ave. stated that he objects on the
grounds that is not in a financial position to pay For this work
due to the fact that he is elderly and his wife is not well. He
felt that as a citizen he should not be forced to pay for some-
thing he does not want, although he does agree that it will im-
prove the neighborhood.
There were no further protests and Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and
carried.
Mr. Fred Avery, 5731 Loma Ave. asked if this would increase the
taxes and if so, how much? Mr. Woollett informed him that it
would not increase his tax and that although the contractors pricE
less the 50t rebate by the City would amount to approximately $2.0
per ft.the additional cost of paveout, surveying, design, etc.
costs about $10 per lineal Foot, which is paid for by the City.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to grant the request for curb and
gutter on the West side of Loma Avenue between Las Tunas Dr. and
Duffy Street, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
DISCUSSION OF CURRENT STATUS OF SALE OF TOUT SHEETS WITHIN THE
CITY.
Lt. Baker gave a brief summary of just what a tout sheet is and
explained that the present ordinance is inadequate as it is now
worded. Considerable discussion followed and Councilman Dickason
moved to refer the matter to City Attorney Shatford for possible
rewording, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. PROPOSED KRLA - TEMPLE CITY CIVIC FORUM: Mr. William McMillan,
Director of News 5 Public Affairs of KRLA addressed the Council
and gave a brief outline of a proposed Civic Forum to be conductec
in this City. The program itself is of half hour duration, how-
ever the actual session would be taped for two and one /half hours
and then cut to one -half hour. KRLA arranges the entire program
and furnishes coffee and donuts to help create a relaxing atmos-
phere. A panel of about four people is customary and these people
would be chosen according to the subject matter chosen for dis-
cussion. A group of townspeople constitute the audience and they
in turn fire questions at the panel. This type of program has
been successful for the past three years, and about eight a year
are presented. Council all agreed it was a fine idea.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to refer all arrangements for the Forum
to the staff, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
11. TEMPLE CITY JR. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Request for Financial
Assistance on Erection of Entrance Signs on Las Tunas Drive.
The City Manager stated that the Traffic Commission has approved
the design of the sign and in the absence of Gary Tieman, Vice
President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, read a communication
requesting City aid in financing the two entrance signs which
would be placed on Las Tunas Drive at Rosemead Blvd. and. Baldwin
Avenue. The total cost of the signs would be $3,000. of which
one -half would be paid for by local service clubs and the re-
maining $1,500 is being requested of the City. After considerablE
discussion, it was generally felt that requests of this nature
work a hardship on the budget as they crop up from time to time
during the year after the budget has already been appropriated.
It was felt that the service clubs should try to think ahead and
put in a request in the early spring for discussion at the budget
hearings.
Councilman Merritt moved to refer this item back to the Junior
Chamber of Commerce and request that they take it up totally with
service clubs. Seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
Councilman Nunamaker then made a motion to recommend that the
various commissions be notified that they do no work for an or-
ganization until that club comes up with a plan for raising the
money for their project.
After an explanation by the City Manager that the Traffic Commis-
sion did nothing but investigate the safety factors involved with
the design of the sign (as they would investigate any request by
a citizen or group for any type of traffic regulation) Councilman
Nunamaker withdrew his motion. City Attorney Shatford explained
that if a group is planning a project which might involve traffic
and safety, then the Traffic Commission must determine whether or
not it is acceptable before they can go ahead with the financing
of the project.
Councilman Nunamaker then made a motion to approve the design of
the Entrance Sign, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried .
12. OLIVE STREET ET AL CASH CONTRACT #41252, Curb and Gutter and Cross
Gutters:
Mr. Woollett explained that this was a combination of several
petitions for curb and gutter and rather than take each one
separately they were all put out to bid as one package. The
lowest bidder was A -1 Concrete, Inc. at $15,658.40, which brings
the cost to $1.70 per lineal foot. This is the lowest price in
the Valley and the firm is thoroughly competent.
Councilman Dickason moved to award the contract to A -1 Concrete,
Inc. in the amount of $15,648.40 and instruct the City Attorney
to draw the contract and agreement. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
13. RESOLUTION NO. 63-259: Warrants & Demands, No. 2.229 through 2261,
& Nos. 2264 & 2265, in the sum of $22,621.61.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -259, seconded
by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
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14. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Temple City Jr. Chamber of Commerce: A request was received
for permission to place a banner across Las Tunas Dr. to announce
a Seat Belt Clinic, to be held on February 2, 1963. Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to grant permission, seconded by Councilman Dicka-
son and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
b. L. P. County Boundary Commission re proposed annexations
#313 & #315 City of El Monte. Councilman Dickason moved to re-
ceive and file, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried.
c. Benjamin E. Talley: Request to paint numbers on curbs:
Mr. Woollett briefed the Council on the present policy of requir-
permi ss i on from the Council to perform such work. At the present
time permission has been granted to only one individual, a high
school boy. The individual applying at this time intends to con-
duct this as a commercial enterprise. The request at this time
comes as a result of a complaint received by the Sheriff's Dept.
that Mr. Talley was painting curbs in the City without a license.
Mr. Talley stated that he had operated within the City on previ-
ous occasions with only a County license and was not aware that
he was in violation. After considerable discussion regarding the
amount of curb and gutter in the City and the possibility of a
conflict with the young man already authorized to paint numbers,
it was felt that there was sufficient need to keep both people
busy for a long time.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to grant permission for painting of
numbers on curbs to Benjamin E. Talley, seconded by Councilman
Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett instructed Mr. Talley to report to the City
Hall twice a week in order to keep the City informed as to the
location and area currently being worked.
15. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:.
Mr. Ed Zinsky, 5671 Loma Ave. stated that the boy who is now paint
ing curb numbers is doing a fine job and wondered if by granting
permission to another individual it would put the boy out of busi-
ness. The Council assured him that there was enough to keep them
both busy.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Dickason asked if it wouldn't be possible for the City
Hall to handle Road Department permits within the City, rather
than have people drive way out to Baldwin Park where this is now
handled. Mr. Woollett informed him that it was his understanding
that this was now being handled at the County Engineer's Office
and that he would check into the situation and see whether this
was the case.
Councilman Fitzjohn asked what was being done regarding the over-
night parking ordinance. Many people were receiving citations
and he wondered if a permit could not be issued in certain cases.
Mr. Woollett stated that the staff would check into the situation
and would report at the next meeting.
Councilman Dickason brought up the subject of one -way alleys,
stating that people are still getting tickets, and wondered if
perhaps the center -line stripe was causing confusion. After a
brief discussion, Traffic Commissioner Sale came forward and
stated that at a meeting of the Traffic Commission and staff held
Saturday morning this subject was brought up and it was felt that
large block arrows painted on the outside of each alley would help
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to refer this matter back to the Traffic
Commission, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried.
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Councilman Merritt asked for a report of the intersection lightinc
project and Mr. Woollett informed him that he will have a status
report for the next meeting.
City Manager Woollett had the following items:
a. Notice of Proposed Annexation #314, City of El Monte.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, seconded by
Councilman Nunamaker and carried.
b. Approval has been received from the State on Live Oak Avenue
construction and we are going ahead with plans and specs which
have been furnished and are putting it out to bid, with bid open-
ing date set for February 19th. This will make it possible for
the contractor to go to work the day after the racing season ends.
c. Received an informal petition from property owners on Las
Tunas between Muscatel and Burton requesting that this area be
annexed to Temple City. This is one of several that are on their
way in. Suggested that this be acknowledged and request a recom-
mendation from the Planning Commission in conjunction with pro-
posed annexation. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, seconded by
Councilman Merritt and carried.
Mayor Tyrell informed the Council that a bill was received in the
amount of $40. for membership to the Committee of Mayors. He
questioned the value of such a membership and Councilman Dickason
stated that he found it quite informative during his term of of-
fice and that he attended a few meetings. However, he felt that
unless the meetings were attended there would be no value in be-
longing. It was felt that this was an individual preference and
it was decided to let the next Mayor decide for himself whether
or not to belong.
Mayor Tyrell stated that the new dugouts at for the Little League
field at Live Oak Park are almost completed and the volunteer
fathers who are doing the work are doing a wonderful job. All of
this is at no cost to the City. Mayor Tyrell felt that the City
should think about adult baseball and night lights. Councilman
Fitzjohn stated that it would be in order to recognize the indivic
uals who are working on the Little League field.
Mayor Tyrell also informed the Council that the new outdoor lights
are on at Live Oak Park and look great.
Councilman Dickason stated that there was a misunderstanding with
regard to his request to have published in the newspapers the
weather report for the City. It was not for the data, but the
publicity only.
Mr. Woollett made reference to the Adult Ballroom Dance Program
to be conducted at Live Oak Park, copies of which are in each
Councilman's folder.
17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn to Jan. 29th
at 7:45 P.M. at the City Hall, seconded by Councilman Merritt and
carried. Council adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
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