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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 14, 1963
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
City was called to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M. who
2. then gave the invocation, following which he led the Pledge of
3. Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nunamaker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of September 23, 1963.
City Manager Woollett referred to page 3, item 15, paragraph
three, correcting "stop light" to "Mast Arms ". Also page 4,
first paragraph, 5th line to read "open all the time ". Council-
man Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of September 23, 1963,
as corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -313: Requesting annexation to Consolidated Fire
Protection District.
The City Manager advised this was a request to put the property
annexed on Wendon Way into the District. Councilman Tyrell moved
to adopt Resolution No. 63 -313, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded,
roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
7, ACCEPTANCE OF WORK & CANCELLATION OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS:
a, Tract #26522, Bond #C 7- 037 -500 in amount of $15,100.00
b. Tract #27309, Bond #C 7- 041 -481 in amount of $30,300.00
Tract #27309, Bond #M 7- 041 -482 re- payment of taxes
c. Tract #20748, Bond #33 S 54562 in amount of $8750.00
d. Tract #27787, Bond #C 7045953 in amount of $490.00
City Manager Woollett recommended the work covered by these bonds
be accepted and that the Council authorize cancellation of the
above Faithful Performance Bonds. Councilman Merritt so moved,
Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
NEW BUSINESS:
8. AGREEMENT WITH O'MELVENY & MYERS, LEGAL SERVICES, OFF- STREET
VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT #2.
City Manager Woollett advised this was the same agreement as
previously executed for Parking District #1 and recommended
approval of the Special Council Agreement and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be instructed to sign in behalf of the City. Council-
man Dickason so moved, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call
vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mayor Nunamaker advised they already had 6 signatures on this
which is about 20% of requirement, and that they have 532% of
the 60% required for Parking District #1.
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9. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -314: appointing David Recupero Administrative
Aide.
The City Manager advised this position was budgeted for July 1,
1963, and requested approval of David Recupero. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -314, Councilman Dickason
seconded, and carried by the following called vote:
AYES; Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: Walter E. Griesmeyer
Mayor Nunamaker advised that due to a prior committment Mr.
Griesmeyer could not be present and requested this be held over
until the next Council meeting.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL 2 TRACT 12998 LOCATED BETWEEN 9346 AND 9352
E. LOWER AZUSA AS A GIFT FROM THE COUNTY FOR ROAD PURPOSES
Manager Woollett advised the property indicated is on the south
side of Lower Azusa just east of the railroad tracks. The sole
use of this triangular shaped parcel is by Hastain & Miller Bros.
for access in making floats for the Rose Parade. It was picked
up by the County for non - payment of taxes. This Company came to
the City with the problem and the County will give to the City
for road purposes this parcel, the Hastain & Miller Bros. Co.
have agreed and signed an agreement whereby they will pay the
complete cost for construction of the street. He advised it to
be in the public interest to have the public street, and they
have agreed to pay the City Treasurer the sum the City Engineer
determines to be the cost, and recommended the Council accept
this parcel for road purposes. Councilman Merritt moved to
accept for road purposes the above named parcel, and instruct
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign with provision for the construc
tion of a 40 ft. street south from Lower Azusa with entire cost
to be borne by Miller Bros. & Hastain, Councilman Tyrell seconde..
and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. RESOLUTION N0. 63 -315: Warrants & Demands
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolu-
tion #63 -315, in the sum of $37,212. 48, Nos. 4130 through No.
4217, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following
called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
5. Sultana between Longden & Hermosa - removal of yellow double
center line striping & replace with single center -line
Traffic Engineer Envall explained the recommendation. Council -,
man 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
9. Temple City Blvd. & Workman: installation 20 f'c. red curb
north side of Workman at west corner of Temple City Blvd.
and 27 ft. red curb on west side of Temple City Blvd, at
north side of Workman Ave.
Traffic Engineer explained the recommendation and Councilman
Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried
by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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7. Bicycle Riding & Parking: placing designated bicycle
parking stall to occupy one parking space in middle of
block on south side of Las Tunas Dr. between Primrose
& Temple City Blvd. and between Camellia & Temple City
Blvd., and to be marked with signs, and to instruct
the City Attorney to draw such an ordinance.
Traffic Engineer Envall explained the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission in detail. There followed a lengthy discussi-
on, Mayor Nunamaker made a motion to have the City Attorney
draw an ordinance putting bicycles in red zone and for the
traffic engineer to get as many as possible in each such zone.
The City Manager advised the staff will give recommendations at
the next meeting giving placement and costs, and the City Attor-
ney advised he will draw the ordinance and the Council can de-
signate by resolution the location of the racks, the ordinance
to provide where racks are located the bicycles cannot park ex-
cept in the racks but in other streets they may be parked where
vehicle parking is permitted. Carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen - Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
COMMUNICATIONS:
14. a. Appeal of Zone Variance Case #63 -60, Marcelle Shea, 9701 -05
E. Broadway.
City Manager Woollett advised this was an appeal from the Plan
ning Commission denial of the request, and recommended this
appeal be set for Public Hearing on October 28, 1963, at 7:30
P. M. in the Council Chambers. Councilman Tyrell so moved,
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
b. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission: City Manager Woollet
presented proposed annexations #31, City of Arcadia, and #332 -A
and #339 City of El Monte, and #46 and #47 City of South El
Monte. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and carried.
1 5 . TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Ed. Raith, 9803 Garibaldi, stated he just wished to call
Council attention to the catch basins at the corner of Golden
West and Garibaldi, and that they were too high and the water
goes right by them. The City Manager advised this was done by
the County Flood Control District and he would take this matter
up with them and report back to the Council next meeting.
Chas. Oakley, 6164 N. Rosemead, complained again regarding the
property adjoining his owned by Mr. Gabriel Janus and was advis-
ed by both the City Manager and City Attorney that the City was
doing everything necessary to effect compliance with all city
requirements.
Mrs. Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood, requested the Council to pro-
claim October 23 as United States Day and for the flags to be
flown in the down town area, and for the citizens to fly their
flags also. Councilman Merritt so moved, Councilman Tyrell se-
conded, and carried.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Attorney Shatford presented Resolution No. 63 -316: A RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING
THE CITY TREASURER T. DONALD BUCHAN TO INVEST OR REINVEST, AND
TO SELL OR EXCHANGE. SECURITIES OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND
DEPOSIT SAME IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 53607 AND 53608. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Reso-
lution No. 63 -316, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by
the following called vote:
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AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell asked if we had been paid by the County for
the new library and the City Manager advised this will be acted
on the 17th of the month and we expect payment around the 20th.
He also asked about the traffic light arms and Mr. Woollett ad-
vised they will be installed in the next few weeks.
Councilman Dickason stated he felt the library should be kept
open on holidays and Sunday afternoon for the benefit of all
and particularly students. The City Manager will get some
information in this regard and report back to the Council.
Councilman Dickason also suggested that possibly once a month
before a council meeting the councilmen have a study session
in the public meeting room in the new library to give them a
chance to discuss various subjects of concern to the Council
such as the public work program and the new 1 gas tax money,
also Contract Cities regarding services contracted with the
County. Following discussion the first pre - council meeting
for study session was set for November 25, 1963, at 5:45
at the new public meeting room in the new library with the
discussion to be on the new gas tax and public works.
Councilman Fitzjohn asked regarding the bids on the modifica-
tion for the new City Hall. City Manager Woollett advised the
bids will be opened on October 24th and brought to the Council .
at their meeting on October 28.
Councilman Merritt stated in numerous areas in the business dis-
trict and around the tree plantings the weeds are heavy and
also debris in the alleys and asked whose responsibility it was
to keep these clean. The City Ms.nager advised it is the res-
ponsibility of the property owner unless debris is in the
public street or public alley. It was suggested that the staff
make a survey and send a letter of gentle reminder to merchants
involved.
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Cub Scout pack at
St. Lukes Church requesting a charitable solicitation permit
to sell tickets Oct. 21 to Nov. 23, with a 50 donation, the
funds to be used for cub scout activities. Councilman Fitzjohn
moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
The City Manager advised the City is participating in the Econo-
mic Educational program with the School District and Robert
Garrison has been assigned to the City Hall, and he recommended
the Council authorize putting him on the city staff at a rate
of pay of $1.00 per hour. At 4 hours a week it will require
$136.00 which can be paid from salary savings made by not hiring
an Administrative Aide until October and which was budgeted as
of July 1. Following discussion Mayor Nunamaker moved to approv
recommendation and to pay him the minimum wage, Councilman
Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett referred to the master tree planting pro-
gram for this year and asked at this time if the Council wishes
to approve the program the planting should start in December
and requested authority to do so. Councilman Dickason moved to
proceed with the program, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and car-
ried by unanimous roll call vote:
17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn and carried.
Next Council Meeting October 28, 1963, at T:30 P. M.
ATTEST:
City' 1erk49'
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