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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
APRIL 22, 1963
1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of. the City Council was called
to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M., and the Mayor then
2, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION: Elder Harold Calkins of the Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 9664 E. Broadway, Temple City, gave the invocation.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nuna-
maker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of April 8, 1963, as mailed, Councilman Merritt seconded,
roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -105: Over -night Parking. Introduction.
City Manager':!oollett presented Ordinance No. 63 -105 prohibiting
over -night parking except by permit from the City. The Council
studied each section and recommended several changes which the
City Attorney incorporated into the Ordinance, following which
City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 63 -105 titled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE BY RESCINDING SECTION 3203 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY TRAFFIC ORDINANCE NO. 654. ADOPTED AS THE TRAFFIC CODE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND ADDING SECTIONS 3324 THROUGH
3330 TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROHIBIT-
ING ALL -NIGHT PARKING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 3 :00 A. M. AND 5 :00
A. M. EXCEPT BY PERMIT FROM THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY.
No further action was taken as this was the first reading of
this Ordinance
Mrs. Dunn, 5708 Golden West Ave., stated she was very much in
favor of this Ordinance as it would eliminate other people park-
ing over night in front of her property which at the present
time prevent the street sweeper from cleaning that part of the
street.
7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #1 TO JOINT POWERS AGKEEMtNT: Re-new Temple
City Library.
City Manager Woollett said Amendment #1 conforms with the pre-
vious verbal agreements at the Council meeting and will be sign-
ed by the Board of Supervisors as well as the City. Councilman
Tyrell made a motion to authorize the City Manager and Mayor
to sign on behalf of the City Amendment #1 of the Joint Powers
Agreement which approve the additional allocation by the County
of $25,000. to include a basement room in the construction of
the new Library, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8, NEW BUSINESS:
APPOINTMENT BY CITY COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES g. ALTERNATES
TO FOLL0!ING ORGANIZATIONS:
Mayor Nunamaker requested Councilman Fitzjohn.represent the City
at League of Calif. Cities meetings, with the City Manager as
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alternate.
The Mayor requested Councilman Tyrell to represent the City at
the California Contract Cities meetings, with Councilman Merriti .
as alternate.
The Mayor is automatically a director of the County Sanitation
District, and he requested Councilman Dickason be alternate
Director.
Mayor Nunamaker requested Councilman Merritt to be Council re-
presentative on the Finance Committee.
A11 Councilmen agreed to serve as requested, and the Council
approved the recommendations of the Mayor as follows: Council-
man Tyrell moved to approve the appointments as recommended,
Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
9. ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS:
Mayor Nunamaker brought up for discussion of the Council the
question of whether or not the number of fireworks stands should
be limited. Following discussion by the Council it was agreed,
and Councilman Merritt made the motion to leave as is and
previously handled, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call to
carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. PUBLIC HEARING 8 :00 P. M. ASSESSMENT HEARING OLIVE ST. ET AL
City Manager Woollett stated the Council had received a report
broken down by area and footage which would be assessed $2.20
per foot. Mayor Nunamaker opened the Public Hearing, and asked
if anyone wished to speak against this assessment, and no one
came forward, He then requested anyone wishing to speak in
favor of the assessment to come forward, and no one came for-
ward. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing,
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. Councilman Tyrell
moved to find the assessments correct and adopt Resolution No.
63 -280 imposing such assessments, Councilman Dickason seconded,
roll call vote to-carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn,,Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Counc i lmenwNone
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
11. PUBLIC HEARING 8:15 P. M. Curb & Gutter east and west side of
Doreen from Freer to Key West.
City Manager Woollett advised this comprised 1150 lin. ft. for
both sides of the street, with 926 lin. ft signed up requesting
the curb, or 80.5 %.
Mayor Nunamaker declared the Public Hearing opened, and request-
ed to hear those in favor of the project.
Mr. Carl B. Bertram, 5004 N. Doreen, requested that the curbing
be continued on around the corner of his lot so both sides would
have curb. The City Manager advised this could be done on this
project.
Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone wished to speak against this
installation, and no one came forward. Councilman Tyrell moved
to close the Public Hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to find the project to be in
the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to
cause the work to be done, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried
by the following roll call vote: `
AYES: Councilmen- - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyreli, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. AWARDING OF BID ON MAINTENANCE BUILDING: LIVE OAK PARK
City Manager :(!oollett advised the low bid for construction of
this building was $3,258.85 submitted by W. H. & M. G.Johnson,
Co- Owners, contractors located at 9064 E. Broadway Temple City,
and requested the City Council to award this contract to them
In stated amount and instruct the City Attorney to draw the
contract and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign. Coun-
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cilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by
the following rot+ call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to authorize preparation of plans and
specifications and securing of bids on the block wall, paving,
and fencing for above project, Councilmen Merritt seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. EXTENSION OF TIME TO NEW LIBRARY CONTRACTOR:
City Manager Woollett read a letter from Shepard & Morgan, Con-
tractors, who are building the New Library requesting a one day
extension of time as work was stopped on March 28, 1963, because
of rain. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell
seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. recommend a fee of $5.00 per hour for use of Live Oak Park
auditorium by Pat Hibbard snd her baton group if Park is open
and available, otherwise a fee of $8.00 per hour to cover open -
ing and closing costs. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
2. recommend American Field Service be permitted to use audi-
torium at Live Oak Park for a Fashion Tea to raise funds to
send a foreign exchange student abroad without charge by the
City. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Dickason
seconded, carried -by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -279: Warrants & Demands. Following study Coun-
cilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -279, warrants
and demands in the sum of $59,216.92 Nos. 2511 through No. 2548,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Counciimen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Coun ilmen -None
16. COMMITTEE FOR CORNER -STONE CEREMONY: re -New Library
The City Manager advised that pursuant to the instructions of
the Council he was proposing the following individuals to serve
on the Committee for the Ceremony concerning the new library
some time in September, this year
Bert Anspach, President, Chamber of Commerce
Bertha Rains, President, Library Advisory Council
Jack Rand, Superintendent of Schools
Dennis Savage, Representative Ministerial Assn.
Mark Schrock, Past Master of 612 & 805 Masonic Lodges
in this City
William `:Wool Lett, Jr., City Manager
Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn se-
conded, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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17. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR CURB & GUTTER: north side of Longden,
from Encinita to Livia
City Manager Woollett requested a public hearing be set for the
above project for May 13, 1963, at 8:15 P. M. Councilman Tyrell
so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. L. A. County Boundary Commission, proposed annexation #38
City of So El Monte. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and
file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
b. The Mayor read a letter from the Jr. Womens Club of Temple
City requesting May 9 be proclaimed as HEAR FOUNDATION MONTH, anc
also a charitable solicitation permit for that month. Council-
man Fitzjohn moved to grant, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
carried.
c. City Manager Woollett presented a charitable solicitation
permit request for May 24 and 25 to conduct a poppy sale from
the American Legion Auxiliary. Councilman Tyrell moved to ap-
prove , Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
d. Councilman Tyrell read a letter from tpe San Gabriel Valley
Bar Assn. requesting May 1 be proclaimed as LAW DAY. Councilman
Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and
carried.
e. Mayor Nunamaker read a request from the Loyal Order of Moose
requesting June be proclaimed as Moose Month. Councilman Tyrell
moved to so proclaim, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
f. Mayor Nunamaker presented a request from the L. A. County
Fire Dept, requesting May 4 be proclaimed as Fire Services Day.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, and carried.
19. TIME FOR THOSE iN THE AUDIENCE WHO WiSH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Don !etzel, 9614 Olive St., asked how the curbs would be
billed to them. The City Manager advised they would be sent a
bill and given 10 days to pay and if not paid within that time
the amount will be assessed against the property.
Irvin Shapera, 10534 Freer, a corner lot advised he wants the
curb to coo around the corner on Freer to install curb on both
sides of his lot when they put in curb on Doreen. The Manager
advised this can be done.
Marvin Oakes, 9314 Blackley St., stated curb and gutter had been
installed on his property but they did not center the curb and
gutter with his driveway and it was off about 2 ft. The City
Manager advised we would send a man to check this out with him.
W. R. Williams, 1016 Key West, advised he awned the second lot
east of Doreen, and from his property east the block already
had curb and gutter, and he was desirous of haveing it insta-iled
on his property. The City Manager advised we will have a pe-
tition prepared and sent to him to sign and return.
Mr. Gebrow, 10617 Key West, advised curbs were going in east of
Doreen on Key West, and he was interested in curbs and would
like to have it all done in one operation. The City Manager
advised when they can be put together and made one project that
we prefer to do it.
Mr. C. Bertram, 5004 N. Doreen, asked about specifications for
driveway entrances as his lot has been split and the existing
driveway will be moved a little bit. The City Manager advised
a field check will take this in and they will check with him.
Mrs. Mary Corset, 5221 Doreen, advised she lived in front of
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of the lot at this location and wanted to know if the property
owners of the lots in the rear shared the expense of the curb
and gutter and was advised by the City Manager this depended
on what ever she could work out with these property owners, but
she was directly responsible as the installation was on the fron
lot.
Ernest McGrudie, 9230 Olive, asked regarding the assessment on
Olive and was advised he had ten days to pay from the time he
received the bill.
Mrs. Mabel Hein; 9128 Hermosa, requested the "No Parking" sign
be moved from directly in front of her house to at least the
property line in either direction. Following discussion the
City Attorney advised it can be extended or changed to more or
less footage from the center of the street. Councilmen Tyrell
and Merritt felt there should be some leeway and that the sign
could be moved from the center of her property. The City Mana-
ger advised the staff would check and see whether or not this
can be done.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Tyrell stated some time ago there was discussion re-
garding a higher rate of return on funds in the bank by using
Bank of America, and that there was a higher rate of interest
offered. The City Manager advised at present we receive 3%
for six months, and the Bank of America offer 32 %, and this is
going to the finance committee and will be recommended for next
year.
Councilman Dickason recommended the elimination of the left
hand turn on Park St. where it is no 'longer needed. This will
be referred to the Traffic Commission.
Councilman Fitzjohn asked if there was any further report on the
Stay Order of the Jolly Coachman. City Attorney Shatford advis-
ed he will file tomorrow Points of Authority with the Court and
request Atty. Howser to set the matter for Hearing pursuant to
the Stipulation, and we will hear possibly next week.
Mayor Nunamaker presented Resolution No. 63 -281 proclaiming
Public Schools Week for consideration by the Council. Council-
man Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Dickason seconded,
and carried.
Mayor Nunamaker read a communication from the Mayor of Monrovia
concerning the Metropolitan Water District which had advised
if annexation to the district was not made before April 1 the
costs would be several million dollars higher. Now the District
wants to waive this and let some other cities come in. The
City of Monrovia objects to this as good faith would be broken
and object to the extension of this deadline. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to have the City indicate
this City's support to the City of Monrovia on the stand they
have taken on this issue, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and
carried.
Mayor Nunamaker presented a resolution passed by San Gabriel
urging observance of National Flag week July 1 - 7. Councilman
Merritt so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
Mayor Nunamaker read a letter from Sheriff Pitchess regarding
the training program required by the Dept. which had received
highest awards, and that by passing an ordinance the City would
reca+ve a Commission award for adherence to the established min-
imum standards. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt such an ordi-
nance, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. The City
Attorney will prepare the ordinance for the next meeting.
Mayor Nunamaker advised the City had been requested to co -host
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the May meeting of Calif. Contract Cities with other smaller
cities for a cost to us of $100. Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The Mayor read a request for a proclamation for July 4, and for
all bells in the city, churches etc., to ring for 4minutes as a
patriotic recognition. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman
Dickason seconded, and carried.
City Manager'Woollett reported on Tract 27787 and requested the
Planning Advisor to make the presentation. Ray Cushman, Plannin
Advisor stated the Planning Commission and Council had approved
the tentative tract map, and this final map has been checked
out by the County Engineer for final recordation upon approval
by the City Council, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the
final map, accept the streets and easements as offered for dedi-
cation on said map, approve and accept the agreement to install
sanitary sewers as required by the subject tract and a surety
bond in amount of $8,000.00, an agreement guaranteeing setting
of survey monuments, tie points and furnishing tie notes, and
a suirety bond in the amount of $490.00, also an agreement to
provide a water system, and also finds that American Capital
corporation, subdivider of the subject tract, has in good faith
attempted to secure an outright offer-of dedication from the
Sunnyslope Water Co. - has been unable to do so and a refusal
to accept the map for recording would work an undue hardship on
the subdivider, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager recommended the Council acknowledge receipt of a
petition with required number of petitioners which is the next
step in the phase of Annexation No. 6 -A, Muscatel to Burton.
The signatures will be checked with the Registrar of Voters and
report back at the next Council meetin .Councilman Merritt moves
to receive as recommended, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll
call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager read a request from Temple City Family Guidance
Service requesting the month of May be proclaimed Family Guid-
ance month. Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman Merritt
seconded and carried.
Mayor Nunamaker reported about Parking District #1 that they
have more than the half mark needed, and in talking to two or
three others felt they are interested, and that within another
week they will be ready to present this to the next Council
meeting.
21. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt second-
ed and carried. Council adjourned at 9:00 P. M.
ATTEST:
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