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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
AUGUST 26, 1963
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M.
2. Rev. R. E. Schulz, of the Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, .
Temple City, gave the invocation, following which Mayor Nuna-
3. maker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag;
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nuna-
maker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Manager Woollett corrected the minutes of the regular meet-
ing of the City Council of August 12, 1963, as follows:
Item 17, part 4, 4th line as follows: "and discuss the Compre-
hensive General Plan report with the Whitnalls."
Item 17, second paragraph correct to "Councilman Fitzjohn moved
to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
Page 3 under Public Hearing, Annexation 6 -A, 4th line should
read " a total of 68.94% of the assessed valuation of property'
owners "in the area who had signed the petition.
Page 6, 4th paragraph regarding denial of entertainment license
instead of seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn, should read "agreed
to" by Councilman Fitzjohn.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 12 as corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -111: controlling installation of bus benches
within the City. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance
No. 63 -111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL COUE'BY ADDING PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGU-
LATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO BENCHES IN PUBLIC STREETS. Following
discussion the following changes were made:
Section 3917 should read : safe construction approved by the
City Engineer,
Section 3921, sub - section c, line 5 should read "After 60 days,
the City Council may sell,"
Section 3922, sub- section a, 4th line should be "approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney"
Section 3923 should read "the Street Superintendent shall keep
and maintain an index file of all permits granted or renewed
under the provis-fon of this ordinance and furnish the City Li-
cense Collector - - -"
Section 3924, second paragraph, eliminate "The City Engineer"
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 63 -111 as corrected, Councilman Fitz-
john seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading of Ordinance No. 63 -111 no further
action was taken.
7. RESOLUTION NO,.63 -303: terminating Annexation 6A, West Temple
City, Inhabited,
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution 63 -303 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TERMINATING
ANNEXATION 6 -A WEST TEMPLE CITY UPON MAJORITY PROTEST BEING MADE
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Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -303, Council,
man Merritt seconded, carried by following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -304: granting zone variance to Frank Harbert,
9518 E. Las Tunas Dr.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -304 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANT-
ING REQUESTED APPLICATION IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -51 OF
FRANK HARBERT FOR ZONE VARIANCE AT 9518 E. LAS TUNAS DRIVE.
Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -304, Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK
a. Agnes, west side, Miloann to La Rosa, curb and gutter
b. Golden West, west side, Longden to Craiglee, curb, gutter
& sidewalks
c. Golden West, west side, Garibaldi to Longden, curb, gutter
& sidewalks
d. Golden West, east side, Wendon to Flaherty, curb, gutter
& sidewalks
e. Golden West, east side, Longden to Wendon, curb, gutter
& sidewalks
f. Olive St., north side Pal Mal to El Monte, curb & gutter
g. Olive St., north side Temple City Blvd. to Cambury, curb
& gutter
h. Welland Ave., west side, Daines to Freer, curb & gutter
i. Golden West, east side, Longden to Val, curb, gutter &
sidewalks
j. Longden Ave., south side, Golden West to City limit, curb,
gutter and sidewalks
The City Manager presented the above petitions signed each one
by at least 60% or more of the footage (front) of the property
owners. The City Attorney ruled these may all be considered in
one Public Hearing as long as people speaking identify themselve:
as to area they represent. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to open
the Public Hearing, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone in the audience desired to speak
for or against any of these petitions.
Flo Kelly, 5429 N. Welland spoke in opposition to item "h ". Also
Jacqueline Comstock, 5319 Welland, spoke in opposition.
Mr. Cross, 5403 Welland, and Mrs. Joyce Hill, 5427 Welland, both
spoke in favor of item "h."
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing on Welland,
(item "h ") Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Councilman
Tyrell moved to determine the improvement to be in the public
interest and to instruct the Road Supt. to cause the work to be
done, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Dorothy McGee, 6252 N. Golden West, spoke in opposition to item,
"e ". Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing on
Golden West, items "b, c, d, e," Councilman Dickason seconded
and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to find the improvements
to be in the public interest and to instruct the Road Supt. to
cause the work to be done, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. Fox, 6204 Golden West, advised the storm drain installed re-
cently is approximately one foot back of the present curb line
and wanted information regarding correcting this and who is to
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pay for it. The City Manager advised that in a case such as
this in no case will the property owner be asked to pay for 1t.
Item "I ". Florence Fraley, 9805 Val, and protested against this
installation. Robert Raines, 6438 Golden West requested the
names of the petitioners on item "i" be read. Jas. R. Merritt
of 6233 Golden West, advised he circulated the petitions and
the east side of Golden West petition was from Longden to Val
and the west side from Longden to Craiglee, which would not
effect the property of Mrs. Fraley, 9805 Val. M. P. Kettle of
6362 Golden West on the east side opposed the installation.
Also Mrs. Rufner, 6406 Golden West spoke in opposition. Coun-
cilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing on item "i"
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. Councilman Tyrell
moved to determine the installation in the public interest and
to instruct the Road Supt. to cause the work to be done,
Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows;
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing on the bal-
ance of the petitions ( "f, g, & j "), Councilman Dickason second-
ed and carried. Councilman Dickason moved to determine these
improvements to be in the public interest and to instruct the
Road Supt, to cause the work to be done, 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
It was explained to the audience that if 60% or more of the lin-
eal front footage in each block petition for these improvements
according to the California Government Code the cities must ac-
cept and approve these installations. (Highways Code). Also that
this City had instituted a policy two years ago where the City
will contribute 50t per foot if everyone signed up in the block.
The City also assumes the cost of engineering and the pave =out
costs. Also if the City causes the work to be done the property
owners are given 60 days to do so, and if not done the city goes
ahead and takes bids on the project. Also that the Council de-
sires to save as many trees as possible and this is given consid-
eration when the plans are made for each individual petition.
Regarding ownership of the parkways the City Manager advised the
City has an easement over a portion of properties called the
parkway for road purposes and which is owned by property owner
but no taxes are paid on due to easement, but property owner is
responsible for upkeep and improvement.
Mr. John Netzel, 9863 E. Olive requested information regarding
the 50Y refund if the City handles the installation and was ad-
vised they get their reimbursement anyway.
9. RESOLUTION NO, 63 -305: denying request of Hal Broadhead on behalf
of the Jolly Coachman for an entertainment license.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -305 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RESPECT
ING DENIAL OF ISSUANCE OF ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE TO HAL BROADHEAD
FOR USE AT PREMISES KNOWN AS THE "JOLLY COACHMAN ", LOCATED AT
9151 -9153 LAS TUNAS DRIVE, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA. Councilman'
Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -305, Councilman Dicke-
son seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:45 P. M.- REQUESTED ZONE CHANGE EAST SIDE ROSEMEAD
BLVD., BETWEEN HERMOSA & GARIBALDI FROM R -1 TO C -2, B.L.MEEK etas
The City Manager requested this Public Hearing be scheduled for
7:45 P. M. on Sept. 9, 1963, as all of the legal notices requir-
ed could not be gotten out prior to the required ten day period.
Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, and
unanimously carried.
The Mayor declared a five minute recess at this time.
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10. PRESENTATION OF PLANS FOR NEW CITY HALL:
Mr. Gene Fickes of Fickes & Fickes, Architects for the Library
and the modification of the existing library into a new City
Hall, presented the plans and explained the various details in-
volved. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct
the City Manager to request bids and to present a recommendation
to the City Council for the meeting of Sept. 23 to award the
contract, the contract not to be awarded until payment is receiv-
ed by the City from the County, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
RESOLUTION NO. 63-301: setting a "No City Tax Rate"
City Manager Woollett presented Resolution No. 63 -301 and read
title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
INDICATING NO CITY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1963 -1964. He
advised this is the fourth year of no city tax rate. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -301, Councilman Fitzjohn
seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. REPORT ON PROPOSED POLES FOR CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS:
The City Manager reported on the permanent poles for Christmas
tree lights as well as being used throughout the year for vari-
ous banner displays. He advised the recommendation was putting
in new poles, galvanized which would not require painting for at
least ten years, includes electric connection with a meter at
the back of the building, which would be activated only when in
use. He requested. the Council to determine where they would
want these poles placed to initiate the program which to complete
could be budgeted for several years. He suggested they consider
the four at the main intersection, one each in the middle of the
block on north, south, east & west side, and one each block in
the center of the block from city limit to city limit. By indi-
cating where and how many you proposed to consider at this time
the staff can get a better figure worked out. Councilman Merritt
moved that the staff come up with a recommendation of the plan
retaining the existing facilities at Temple City Blvd. & Las
Tunas Dr, with a single string in the center of each block on
Las Tunas Dr. from one city limit to the others and a single
string a block north of Las Tunas and south of Las Tunas on
Temple City Blvd., Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the
following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker.
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT:Councilmen -None
13. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, TRACT #26554.
City Manager Woollett advised we had a letter from the Road Dept.
recommending the City accept the street improvements in the
above tract and that the faithful performance bond covering same
be cancelled. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Dickason
seconded, and carried.
14. APPEAL FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING REQUEST FOR
OVER -NIGHT PARKING PERMIT: JAMES M. CARLISLE, 9234 KEY WEST.
Following discussion and in the absence of Mr. Carlisle from the
Council meeting, Councilman Tyrell moved to dismiss the appeal,
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
15. APPROVAL SPECIFICATION 1958 STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE #524.
City Manager Woollett presented a letter from the L. A. County
Flood Control requesting Council approval of the above. Council-
man Tyrell moved to approve the plans and specifications, and to
authorize the District to proceed with construction as described
therein, and to grant permission to occupy and use public streets
in the City of Temple City to construct, operate and maintain
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said installations, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16, RESOLUTION NO. 63 -302: Warrants & Demands
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -302, warrants
and demands in the sum of $17,403.87, Nos. 2932 through #2958,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry following:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
a. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -112: ZONING ORDINANCE
Planning Advisor Cushman advised the Planning Commission in over
40 meetings had gone through the initial draft of the proposed
zoning ordinance prepared by the Planning Consultants word by
word, and then a second draft was made and re- checked making sure
all corrections, and ideas suggested by the Council, staff and
Commission were incorporated in this. This draft is presented
to you tonight. The City Manager advised the Council must hold
a public hearing on this matter, and if the Council desired to
have it introduced tonight we will advertise the meeting of
Sept. 9 which will be the second reading. He also advised it
is the intention of the Planning Commission to start public
hearings on the new zoning map starting on Sept. 17. Councilman
Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 63 -112,
Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
b. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -110: Establishing interim zoning in area
bounded by Las Tunas Dr, to Woodruff and Cloverly to Temple City
Blvd. City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 63 -110
titled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING AN IN-
TERIM ORDINANCE IN CONFORMITY WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65806
ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THAT CERTAIN AREA
LYING BETWEEN CLOVERLY AVE. ON THE WEST, TEMPLE CITY BLVD. ON
THE EAST, LAS TUNAS BLVD. ON THE SOUTH, AND WOODRUFF AVE. ON
THE NORTH. The following people spoke in opposition to this
Ordinance:
Mrs. James Morris, 5946 N. Cloverly
B. L. Meek, 9556 Woodruff Ave.
Myrtle Sherwin 59062 N. Cloverly
Estella Meek, 6004 N. Rosemead
There followed a lengthy discussion regarding this ordinance
following which Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt this ordinanc
No. 63 -110 correcting the number of days to 90 days in Section
1, in Section 4 line 5, "shall remain in full force and effect
for three months" and line 8 same section "prior to the end of
ninety days ", Councilman Merritt seconded, and adopted as•an
urgency ordinance by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: .Councilmen -None
c. ORDINANCE N0. 63 -109: establishment minimum public street
frontage on a residential lot as 35 ft. First reading.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -109 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING:
ORDINANCE NO. 63 -107 TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CERTAIN NO LOTS SHALL
BE DEVELOPED OR CREATED HAVING LESS THAN 35 FEET MINIMUM FRONT-
AGE IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDINANCE NO. 63 -103, Councilman Tyrell
moved to waive further reading, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote to carry as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
18, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend granting fee free use of Live Oak Park for American
Field Service on Sept. 15, 1963, between 3 and 5 P. M. for a
reception for our first American Abroad student and our new
exchange student. Councilman Dickason moved to grant, Council -
man Tyrell seconded, and carried.
19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Item 5. Placement of capitalized "NO STOPPING ANYTIME" parking
restriction west side of Sultana. The City Manager recommended
this be held over as we do not have a report necessary to act
upon the recommendation. Councilman Tyrell moved to table,
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
Item 7. Approval of proposal to straighten "S" curve on Longden
and Encinita. Chairman Sale of the Traffic Commission advised
this recommendation will not require obtaining additional right
of way. Following considerable discussion Councilman Fitzjohn
moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Item 9. Placement of boulevard stop sign on McCulloch north
approach to Freer. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Coun-
cilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Item 10. Restriction of parking west side of Salter between Ex-
trella & Longden.
Item 11. Placement of additional 19ft. red curb markings on west
side of Temple City Blvd. south of Woodruff.
Item 13. Re- painting of existing red curb markings east side of
Reno St. to white,
Councilman Dickason rnoved to approve items 11, 13, and 10, Coun-
cilman Tyrell seconded, roll call to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
20. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS, CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK
The City Manager recommended a Public Hearing be set for Sept.
9, 1963, at 7:30 P. M. for the following:
a. Golden West, east side Flaherty to Garibaldi, curb, gutter
& sidewalk
b. Longden Ave., north side Golden West to Salter, curb, gutter
& sidewalk
c, Rancho Real, north side, Sultana to Loma, curb & gutter
d, Rancho Real, south side, Sultana to Loma, curb & gutter
e. Longden, north side, Salter and east city boundary, curb,
gutter and sidewalk
Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
carried.
The City Manager also requested a public hearing be set on Curb
& Gutter assessment for 8:00 P. M. on Sept. 9, 1963, Councilman
Fitzjohn so rnoved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
21. Welcome Wagon International, Inc. request permission to establis
themselves in our City, The City Manager presented the above
letter and following discussion the Council felt this should be
handled by the Chamber and moved to file by Councilman Tyrell,
seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried.
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2. Los Angeles Union Label Council: The City Manager read a
letter of request that the first week in September be proclaimed
as :Union Label Week ". Councilman Merritt moved to so proclaim
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
3. L. A. County Boundary Commission: proposed annexations #323,
#325, #332A, #338. City of El Monte. The City Manager presented
these proposals. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
22. Russell Edwards, 5674 N. Loma, requested information regarding
installation of curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
Mrs. Bertha Rains, 6438 Golden West, commented on the dinner
meeting of the Council, Planning Commission and staff to receive
and discuss the Comprehensive General Plan Report with the
Whitnalls, which was held at Eatons, and expressed her disapprova
of this type of meeting. It was open to the public per City
Manager Woollett, and one of the reasons it was held at Eatons
was that they had a room available large enough to accomodate
any of the public that might wish to attend. That this was
open to the public was stated in the minutes of August 12, 1963.
Charles Oakly, 6164 Rosemead, claimed the conditions to be met
by Gabriel Janus of 6156 N. Rosemead, within two weeks after the
granting of the variance had not been complied with. The City
Manager advised he had a report from the departments involved
that Mr. Janus had complied on all requirements within the two
weeks specified that they should be done. However he has to
Jan. 1, 1964 to comply with the balance of the requirements.
Also he advised Mr. Oakley any damages to his property is a civil
suit between Mr. Janus and himself. In view of the comments
of the City Manager the Council felt there was no complaint and
suggested Mr. Oakley at his convenience make an appointment with
the City Manager for further discussion if he so desired.
Mr. Von Dusen , 9344 -48 -52 Lower Azusa, stated he was in the
building business, and asked if Ordinance No. 63 -109 was to
knock lot splits out of Temple City. He was advised that this
ordinance was only clarification of an existing ordinance passed
last April controlling lot splits, and this new ordinance only
clarifies sections of the new subdivision ordinance.
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MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The City Manager advised that they had conducted a walk- through
final inspection of the library and in the next few days will
be officially accepted, and the City Manager will accept as agent
for the City Council. He advised he had received a request from
Mr. Phillips of the County Library requesting permission to
commence moving into the new library, and recommended he be
granted this ermission. They are trying to be in there complet
ly by Sept. 2b the day of the dedication. Councilman Merritt
so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
Mayor Nunamaker read a letter of resignation from Walter E.
Griesmeyer, as of Sept. 15, 1963, as City Treasurer due to
additional duties in connection with his position at the Secur-
ity 1st National Bank. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell
moved to accept with regret, and that the proper plaque be pre-
pared commending him for his services, Councilman Fitzjohn se-
conded, and carried by the following called vote;
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager recommended the Council set up an executive
session to appoint a new City Treasurer and Deputy City Treas.
Following discussion it was agreed that such a session would be
held at 7:00 P. M. on Sept. 9, prior to the regular Council
meeting.
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The Council at this time discussed the report from the City
Manager on investment of reserve funds and what the different
banks offered. Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Tyrell
moved to let the City Manager determine what bank to use until
we appoint a new City Treasurer, Councilman Merritt seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
24, ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn, Councilman Tyrell seconded,
and carried. Council adjourned at 11:35 P. M. until the next
regular meeting on Sept, 9, 1963, at 7:30 Pe M. at the City Hall,
9664 E. Las Tunas Dr., Temple City.
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