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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-09-09_Regular 1963C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE Ci T'i TEMPLE CITY, CAL!F(RNiA SEPTEMBER (:7, 1 96i INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P.M. 2. Rev. Dennis Savage of the Temple City Christian Church. 37:.3 Garibaldi, Temple City, gave the invocation, following which 3. Mayor Nunamaker led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker ABSENT: Councilmen - None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager WcolJett. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Manager Wccllett corrected the minutes of the regular meet- ing of the City Council of August ?6, 1963, as follows: Page 7, next to last line should read: on Seot. ^ in the City Hall" Page 8, t :.th line, should read ''what bank to use for the demand account'' Councilman Tyrell moved to aoorove the minutes of the regular meeting of August ?6 as corrected, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -Non: ABSENT: Councilmen -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -111: Controlling Installation of Bus Be;,ches within the City. City /attorney Shatford read title to Ordin- ance No. 63 -111 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING 'ROVISIONS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN REGULATIONS 'WITH REFERENCE TO BENCHES IN PUBLIC STREETS, stating this was the second reading. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt; Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ,ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Fitzjohn moved tc adopt Ordinance No. 63 -111 . seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the Following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamake r NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilmen -None 7. REPORT ON PROPOSED POLES FOR CHRISTMS TREE LIGHTS: City Manager Woollett explained the or000sal with surrorting map showing existing and proposed locations of poles. The cur- rent situation is makeshift and not entirely safe. The entire program would cost an estimated$14,V0. but could be broken down over a period of years. After considerable discussion Council- man Fitzjohn moved to appropriate $2,900. to add to ts'e $1,000. already appropriated For Xmas lights to complete the - rciect at the intersection of Las Tunas Dr. and Temple City Blvd. only, contingent ulcn the merchants Furnishing the lights For Xmas decorations, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen-Dickason ABSENT: Councilmen -None 516 Council Minutes, September 9, 1 ^63 Page 8. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -109: Establishment minimum public Street Frontage on a Residential Lot as 35 ft. - 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -109 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEND- ING ORDINANCE NO. 63 -107 TO CLARIFY AND MAKE CERTAIN NO LOTS SHALL BE DEVELOPED OR CREATED HAVING LESS THAN 35 FEET MINIMUM FRONTAGE IN CONFORMITY WITH ORDINANCE N0. 63 -103. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 63-109, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: ABSENT: Councilmen - None Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P.M. - CURB, GUTTER & SIDEWALK a. Golden West, east side, Flaherty to Garibaldi, curb, gutter & sidewalks b. Longden, north side, Golden West to Salter, curb, gutter and sidewalks c. Rancho Real, north side, Sultana to Loma, curb and gutter d. Rancho Real, south side, Sultana to Loma, curb and gutter e. Longden, north side, Salter to east city limits, curb, gutter and sidewalk. The City Manager presented the above petitions each signed by at least 60% or more of the front footage of the property owners. Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried. Mr. Ken Walter, 9129 Rancho Real spoke in opposition to item "c" stating that the present 40 ft. street would be narrowed to 36 ft. after curbs and gutters were put in and felt this was too narrow for safe passage of cars if there should be a care parked on either side of the street directly opposite one another. Mr. & Mrs. Dan Kelty, 9056 Rancho Real stated they wished to now sign the petition, although they objected very strongly to the way in which the petition was presented to them. Felt the City should send letters to all property owners before a peti- tion is circulated which would state all the facts. City Mana- ger Woollett apprised the Kelty's of the fact that the City is not in a legal position to interfere in any way until the prop- erty owners indicate their wishes. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to determine the improvements to be in the public interest and to instruct the Road Supt. to cause the work to be done, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilmen - None PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. - ORDINANCE NO. 63 -112 - ZONING ORDINANCE: Planning Advisor Cushman advised that this is a regulatory or- dinance supplying the conditions under which the zoning map will apply when it has had its hearings and been adapted. Councilman Merritt moved to open the Public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried, After a brief recess, City Attorney Shatford read the last paragraph of the ordinance which states that this Ordinance be- comes effective upon the adoption of the new zoning map and it shall become a part of the Ordinance and the old ordinance under which the City is now operating is repealed and rescinded. The new one will not become effective until such time as a new zoning map is agreed upon and adopted, at which time the present one 517 Council Minutes, September 9, 1963 Page 3 will become extinct. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 63-112, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone wished to come forward. Mr. B. L. Meek, 9556 Woodruff Ave. asked about R -3, 4 and C zones as applied to the present zoning, stating that C -1 zone is now eliminated. Mr. Cushman advised that new zoning has both R -3 and R -4 and is basically the same as present with the ex- ception that new ordinance wil..l designate the lot area Per dwell- ing. In place of C -1 zoning there will be a CC Zone (Commercial Center). All C zones will be exclusive and will not Permit residences. Don Secres, 10249 Green St. expressed concern over the increased minimum lot size in residential zones from 5,000 sq. ft. tc 7,200 sq. ft., and was advised by the Planning Advisor that all existing property cuts would be recognized as legal building sites regardless of square footage. There are over YO Parcels of legal record under 4000 sq. ft. Any new Parcels would have to maintain a minimum of 72x:.0 sq. ft. Mrs. Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood Dr. wondered if it would not be wise to hold in abeyance the adoption of the ordinance it- self until after the public hearings were held. City Attorney Shatford advised that there must be a starting place and the adoption of the ordinance was the logical place to start, but that it would be possible to amend parts of the ordinance. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance 63 -112 seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt; Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None PUBLIC HEARING: 8:00 P.M. - ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CURB AND GUTTER, 5306 Weiland Dr. City Manager Woollett explained that pursuant to the Petition, a public hearing was held on Nov. 12, 1962, work has been com- pleted and the street has been paved out with everything approved The total cost for the project is $1,251.56 and the share at 5306 Welland (62 lin. ft.) is $166.16. This public hearing is to determine those for and against this assessment. Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried. No one spoke either for or against this assessment and Councilman Fitzjohn moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -3�.:( assessing the property at 5306 Welland Dr., seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None PUBLIC HEARING: 7:45 P.M. - REQUESTED ZONE CHANGE EAST SIDE ROSEMEAD BETWEEN HERMOSA & GARIBALDI FROM R -1 to C -1, B. L. Meek. et al Planning Advisor Cushman stated that there are 17 ownerships in- volved in this request, of which 3 owners have signed the pe- tition. No development plan was submitted. The surrounding area is fully developed in single family dwelling .units. Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Mr. B. L. Meek spoke in behalf of the other parties and stated 518 Council Minutes, September 9, 1963 Page 4 that there were a total of 15 signatures, the rest being on the 2nd page of the petition. The reason for the requested zone change stems From the fact that Rosemead Blvd. is a main highway with C -2 and 3 and M zones on the south clear down to Long Beach and C -3 to the north, all within the City limits. Petitioner contends that R -1 on Rosemead Blvd. is unrealistic. The following people also spoke in favor of granting this zone change: George Zeliff, 6351 Sultana; George Zeliff III, same address Mrs. Mathew Delacorte, 6030 Rosemead Blvd.. Gladys Geley, 6022 Rosemead Blvd.; Carl Lindeman, 6202 Rosemead Blvd.; and Florence Cole, 6040 Rosemead Blvd. Mr. Zeliff modified his statement by saying that although he was in favor of commercial zoning on Rosemead Blvd. he felt very strongly that it should be of the nature of a planned shopping area. The Mayor then asked if there was anyone wishing to sneak against the proposed zone change, but no one came forward. C. Ray Johnston, Planning Commissioner expressed the Feelings of the Planning Commission, stating that they were very much against this type of strip zoning unless it is accompanied by a Precise plan of development. This feeling would be true of any area in Temple City at this time. Mr. Meek spoke in rebuttal, stating that he felt the reo .)le re- questing this zone change were being discriminated against. Mrs. Meek stated that speculators are buying prcperty and then renting until the property becomes more valuable, and due to the lack of interest and pride in ownership the area is deteriorating and feels it will become a slum area. Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell- Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Since the public hearing on the proposed zoning maps For the area south of Glribaldi will be held on September ?r;.; it was gen- erally felt by the Council that this matter should be held over until such time as all residents in the area may heard, and when the Planning Commission makes its specific recommendations to the City Council, which should be within a three month period. Councilman Merritt moved to deny the request for zone change without prejudice and instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution to that effect, seconded by Councilman Dickason. City Attorney Shatford stated that if, after the adoption of the Master Plan, Mr. Meek should not be satisfied and wish to re- apply for a zone change under the new Zoning Ordinance, this body will, on its own motion, institute proceedings on that area without further cost to Mr. Meek. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None NEW BUSINESS: 9. RETENTION OF GORDON AND BRYS I S WHITNALL AS PLANNING CONSULTANTS TO THE CITY: City Manager Woollett apprised the Council of the value of re- taining the Whitnall's for the balance of the fiscal year (10 months) in order to aid the City in proper development of the commercial and manufacturing centers. The Whitnall's have been retained in this capacity to develop Chapman Center in Fullerton, Manchester center in Fresno, Mar Vista Center in Costa Mesa, and are now being retained by the City of Hawthorne and Anaheim. They function as advisors to the legislative body of the City. Their fee would be $300. per month, and would require an appra- priation of $3,000. from the budget, for which there are suf- ficient funds. After brief discussion, Councilman Fitzjohn 519 Council Minutes, September 9, 1963 Page 5 moved to retain the Whitnall's for the balance of the Fiscal year and authorize the Mayor and City Council to authorize the agreement after it is approved by the City Attorney. Seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 5 - Radar speed check on Sultana Ave. between Hermosa and Longden. Item 10- Placement of pedestrian crosswalk across Las Tunas at Agnes. Item 11- Placement of vertical LOADING ZONE ONLY sign on south side of Las Tunas between Agnes & Rowland Item 12- Upgrading of weight limit and arrow signs on all necessary city streets for truck routes. Item 13- 1 (a) - Repaint curb markings at snorkel box on north side of Las Tunas on west side of Temple City Blvd. Councilman Dickason moved to approve all above items, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Item 8 - Request City Attorney to draw ordinance for placement and enforcement of bike racks at specific locations on Las Tunas Drive. Traffic Engineer Envall stated that the Traffic Commission re- commended the City Attorney be asked to draw up an ordinance for placement of specific bike racks in the City, stalls to be placed on curbs facing toward streets, with appropriate signing. A discussion followed regarding City liability in case of an accident and Mr. Woollett introduced a proposal suggested by some of the merchants for the placement of bike racks in the red zones adjacent to intersections on the side streets off Las Tunas. These racks could accommodate 4 bikes and be placed on the sidewalk to be approached in either direction. Councilman Dickason moved to have the City Attorney draw uo an ordinance and refer this matter back to the Traffic Commission, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -307 - WARRANTS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM CF $13,583.00, DEMAND NOS. 2959 through No. 3018. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -3;17, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None COMMUNICATIONS: 12, 1. Request for charitable solicitation permit, Santa Anita Girl Scout Council. 2. Temple City Lions Club, request to conduct Annual White Cane Days, Oct. 4th and 5th. 3. Temple City March of Dimes, request to conduct line of dimes on Friday, Jan. 24th. 4. United Way, request to hang street banner across Las Tunas from Nov. 1st to 15th. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to a? ?rove the above requests, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried. 5...' L. A. County Boundary Commission: Proposed annexations #337, City of El Monte; No. 4, City of So. El Monte; and No. 1 ? -63 City of San Gabriel. Councilman Dickason moved to receive and file, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried. 520 Council Minutes, September 9, 1963 Page 6 13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mr. A. Lindberg, 9932 Nadine St., addressed the Council stating that he was disappointed in the "buck passing" regarding the bike racks on Las Tunas. Felt that this matter of bicycle and pedestrian safety has been before the Council and passed back to the Traffic Commission too many times in the past two years. The particular matter of bike racks has not, however, been before the Council previously, and Council felt that more study was needed in this matter due to the safety factor, and thatoff- street parking of bikes is more feasable. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: (a) City Manager Woollett read petition protesting interum zoning on Temple City Blvd. with 34 signatures affixed. (b) City Manager stated that a check to Shepard & Morgan was omitted From the expenditure Resolution because approval had not been received from the architect due to his illness. This has since been approved. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the expenditure, seconded by Councilman Fitzjohn and carried by the following rcll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn ,Merritt,Tyrell,Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None (c) City Manager stated a Notice of Completion on the new library had been filed today. (d) City Manager requested a public hearing be set for Curb and Gutter project on Key West, north side, between Halifax and Doreen. Councilman Dickason moved to set a public hearing at 7:30 P.M. for Curb and Gutter on Key West, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. (e) Councilman Merritt moved to appoint T. Donald Buchan as City Treasurer to replace Walter Griesmeyer, seconded by Council- man Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn ,Merritt,Tyrell,Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mr. Buchan will be sworn in at the next Council meeting, and a Deputy City Treasurer will probably be selected by then. (f) Councilman Tyrell stated that there are two things before the California Contract Cities Assn. at the present time: (1) problem of liability for acts of employees leased to the City (governmental immunity). John Todd, William Woolleti Jr. and self have been appointed on committee to investi- gate. (2) A discussion will be held at Oct. meeting concerning the Sheriffs sub- contract and problems. County Counsel has Proposed a new contract on this phase of our contractual obligations. The same committee on governmental im- munity has been appointed to discuss this subject also and a series of meetings will be held. (g) Councilman Tyrell also asked what progress is being made regarding the development of the downtown business center. Mayor Nunamaker stated that they are moving ahead and are making plans for the properties they want to buy, but this will in no way affect Parking District No. 2. (h) Councilman Merritt stated the next Californ-i -a Contract Cities meeting is Sept. 18th and he will attend. 15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. Council adjourned at 11:15 P.M. until the next regular meeting on September 23, 1963 at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall, 966t. E. Las Tunas Dr., Temple City. ATTEST : )J Q�s� City Clerk, City of Temple City, Calif. Mayer, City o Tem?leCit , Calif, 521