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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-06-10_Regular 19631 C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JUNE 10, 1963 INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M. Rev. Dennis Savage of the First Christian Church of Temple City gave the invocation. The Mayor then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Adjourned Meeting of May 23, 1963. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of May 23, 1963, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Dickason Regular Meeting of May 27, 1963, Councilman Merritt referred to page 7, the middle of the page regarding the comment made concerning Alwei.g building a trans- portation system which can be built by alweig for $170,000,000. without taxation, and corrected the minutes to state that Coun- cilman Merritt made this comment. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of May 27, 1963, corrected, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Dickason UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -289: Re- Granting Zone Variance to Gubler Orchid Co., 9441 E. Broadway with conditions. The City Attorney felt that as no one was present representing th, applicant and his attorney had advised the ten year limitation was not satisfactory, that this matter should be held over until further contact could be made. Councilman Tyrell moved to table seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -290: Opposing increase in Los Angeles County Tax Rate for 1963 -64. City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -290 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY EXPRESS- ING STRONG OPPOSITION TO ANY INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE TO BE LEVIED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE 1963 -64 FISCAL YEAR. Coun- cilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -290, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Dickason 8. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -291: Supporting Proposal for a Rapid Transit System Being Supported Out of Fare Boxes: City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -291 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REFUTING PUBLIC PRONOUNCEMENT BY GOVERNOR PAT BROWN THAT NO PUBLIC TRANS- PORTATION SYSTEM CAN BE BUILT IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITHOUT THE AID OF A TAX LEVY IN SUPPORT THEREOF. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -291, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -}one ABSENT: Councilman- Dickason 1+65 1 Council Minutes, June 10, 1963, page 2 9. PRESENTATION CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: a. Godfrey Lumsdon. As Mr. Lumsdon was unable to be present his certificate will be presented at a later date. b. Thomas Lumsdon, Assistant City Attorney. The Mayor presented Mr. Thomas Lumsdon with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the City Council for his services to the City as Assistant City Attorney, from which position Mr. Lumsdon recently presented his resignation. 10. PRESENTATION CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION: MARCH OF DIMES Mayor Nunamaker presented to the City a Certificate of Apprecia- tion from the March of Dimes for the cooperation of the City in their annual drive. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00 P. M. CURB & GUTTER a. West sideof Pal Mal, Olive to Freer. The City Manager advis- ed a petition had been received signed by 100% of the property owners. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against. No one came forward. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to find the project in the public interest and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Merritt seconded. carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason. 8 :10 P. M. Councilman Dickason arrived at this time. b. North side of Grand Ave., Persimmon to McClintock. Council- man Tyrell moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation. Dorothy Doss, 10831 E. Grand Ave., asked regarding payment as she desires to pay cash and not have a lien on her property. She was advised that she would be notified and at that time could do so. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project to be in public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None c. North side of Grand Ave., McClintock to Daleview. Councilman Merritt moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. The Mayor asked if anyone present wished to speak for or against this installation. No one came forward at this time. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to find the project to be in the public interest and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done Coun. cilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None d. North side of Olive St., Loma to Sultana. Councilman Merritt moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this installation. Mr. Steve Miiicik, 9095 E. Olive, requested information regarding regulations of amount of footage for driveways, and the City Manager advised he could go up to 20% of the property frontage which in his case of 62 ft. frontage would be about 12 ft. for a single driveway. He was desirous of two driveways and was advised to submit a plan and ask permission for what he wanted to do. 466 Council Minutes, June 10, 1963, page 3 Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public Hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. Councilman Merritt moved to find the project to be in public interest and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell second- ed, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS: PRIVATE CONTRACT #6403. City Manager Woollett read a letter From the Dept. of the County Engineer recommending the City accept the sewer constructed under Private Contract #6403 on the south side of Lemon St. between Oak Ave. & Temple City Blvd., for public use and approve the work so proper maintenance can be provided and permits can be issued for additional connections. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason 13. AGREEMENT FOR CONTINUATION OF COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM WITH TEMPLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The City Manager stated the present contract with the School District is for one year and they wish it extended for another year in the same manner. Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such an agreement and to send it to the Board of Education for signature, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen-Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON PLOT PLAN #424., south., west corner of El Monte Ave. & Freer St. The City Manager read a communication from Dnal Developers Inc. who had presented this appeal stating they wished to withdraw their request for an appeal. Due to this fact no further action was taken. 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: a. Tentative Tract #28317, west side of Encinita just south of Flood Control Channel. The City Manager read a letter received from M. W. Finley & Co. who are the architects and engineers for this tract requesting removal from Council consideration for tonight as they wish to hold up action until the recommendations of the Planning Commis- sion may be reviewed. This can be considered at a later date if they so desire. b. Purchase of Proposed Comprehensive General Plan Report: The City Manager advised the Planning Commission recommend the Council authorize purchase of 100 additional copies of this Report which is being prepared by the Whitnalls. At present the City will receive 25 copies which is just about enough for offi- cials involved. They contain valuable information far use of school district and other organizations in the City and the City Manager recommended purchase of 100 additional copies at $3.50 apiece. Following discussion it was agreed that a fee being charged for these Reports would make it self - sustaining, and Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: CounciImen'Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason 16. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -292: Warrants & Demands. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -292, warrants and demands in the sum of $84,794.20, warrant Nos. 2642 through No. 2704, Councilman Merritt seconded, roil call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 467 Council Minutes, June 10, 1963, page 4 17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 6. Daines Dr. at Welland Ave.- recommend expenditure of $200. to ease dip on westerly side of intersection of Welland & Daine Traffic Engineer Envall explained the problem at this intersec- tion and following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve the recommendation, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker NOES: Councilman-Tyrell ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 7. Crossing Guard at Rosemead & Callita--retention of Crossing Guard for summer school session. Councilman Tyrell moved to retain the Crossing Guard as recommended, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 8. Bicycle & Pedestrian Warning Notices -- Summer operations. The recommendation is for continuation of the present program during the summer vacation and the City Manager advised the letters would be sent to the parents by the city staff during that time. Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Fitz, john seconded, ro41 call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 10. Agnes North of Lower Azusa Road -- recommend installation of temporary "NO PARKING" signs on Agnes to commence 200 ft. north of Lower Azusa Rd. to about 650 ft. north on east side of Agnes. Following discussion with the Traffic Engineer Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the temporary signs and limiting the "NO Parking between the hours of 7 to 9 and 4 to 6, Councilman Fitzjohn se conded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen-Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 11. Lynrose & Pal Mal -- recommend installation of "Not a thru Street" sign. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 18. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -293: Adoption 1963 -64 Budget City Manager Woollett read title to Resolution No. 63 -293 A RE- SOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING THE CITY BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING REVENUE OF THE CITY FOR THE 1963 -64 FISCAL YEAR The Mayor read a letter from the Camellia Festival Committee requesting the City to finance the broadcast of the Festival in Febr. in the amount of $2250. for community promotion rather than commercial advertising. C. Ray Johnston, Chairman of the Festival, 6161 Oak Ave., spoke in favor of this request being included in the budget. Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn recommended this not be included in the budget and that the Committee contact the merchants first as he felt this could be handled in that manner, and if not completely successful it cou +c . be brought before the Council again for an assist which Council- man Merritt and Tyrell agreed. Councilman Dickason advised'he was neutral on this matter. Mrs. Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood Dr., spoke in regard to Civi4 Defense and requested the Council to re- consider the communica- tion equipment request in the budget. Following discussion and information furnished by Lt. Baker of the Sheriff's Dept. the City Manager will investigate the availability of this type of - equipment located in the Sheriffs station at this time. Council- man Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -293, Councilman Fitz- john seconded ro +1 call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- -Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Dickason stated he was not in accord with all aspects 468 Council Minutes, June 10, 1963, page 5 of the budget he would vote Aye as we have to have a budget. 19. AGREEMENT -- REVISED HEALTH SERVICES WiTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY The City Manager advised there were several changes made which will facilitate services and eliminates the $1.00 per month fee and this new agreement also provides the agreement will remain in effect until specific action to terminate is taken by either party. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the following roil call vote: AYES: Councilmen -Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -Norte 20. COMMUNICATIONS: a. American Field Services. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the American Field Services requesting use of Live Oak Park on Friday, June 21, 1963, from 5 :00 to 9:30 P. M. including the kitchen for entertainment of the exchange students without fee. Councilman Dickason moved to approve the request, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded; roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None b. The City Manager presented letters from the L. A. County Boundary Commission regarding proposed annexations #327 City of El Monte, and #42 and #44 City of South El Monte. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, Councilman. Merritt seconded and carried. c. The City Manager read a letter from the Mutual Improvement Assn., a youth affiliate of the Latter -Day Saints Church re- questing permission to paint house numbers on curbs at $1. per residence as a fund raising project. Following discussion it was felt a standard size, color, number type, etc. should be set up by the staff. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the request with standard specifications, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. 21. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came forward at this time. 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Tyrell asked what had been done regarding the deter- gent situation and was advised by the City Manager that he would check on the assembly bill to determine the status. Councilman Dickason stated he had been in San Diego and could not . get to the Council meeting on time for which he apologized. Councilman Fitzjohn asked information regarding the undedicated part of Encinita and the City Manager advised the staff was work• ing on this project and explained the procedures. City Manager Woollett read a letter from Russell Holm, Planning Commissioner, advising that due to his health he would have to resign from the Commission effective on July 1, 1963. Council --- man Tyrell moved to accept with regret and to prepare a Certifi- cate of Recognition for him, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. The other Commissions will be contacted. for any addi- tional recommended people and then a date can be set for an ex- ecutive session to appoint a new Commissioner. The City Manager presented a request from the Director of Recrea- tion to display between Temple City Blvd. and Camellia the paint- ings which have been completed at the recreation classes to show what has been accomplished and the interest shown. He also ad- vised that the present liability insurance of the City would cover this. Councilman Fitzjohn. mowed to approve., Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried. The City Manager presented a letter of request for rebate of 50t per foot on curb already installed and not paid and a lien filed on the property at 5105 Farago, Mrs. Louise Caulfield. One other 1+69 Council Minutes, June 10, 1963, page 6 property owner had not signed the petition but did pay his assessment in full and did not receive the rebate. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the request, Councilman Dickason seconded and carried. Mayor Nunamaker advised he had expected to name a committee for - the Sister City project but there were two more names to be chede. ed out and he will hold this open until the next meeting. 23, ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Council adjourned at 8:50 P. M. until the next re- gular meeting of the Council on June 24, 1963, at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr., at 7 :30 P.M. ATTEST: _ ) City Clerk ayor 1- 470