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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-10-28_Regular 1963C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 28, 1963 INITIATION: II 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. 2. Elder Harold Calkins of the 7th Day Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City, gave the invocation. 3. Mayor Nunamaker then 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 & Asst. City Manager Koski 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 14, 1963, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: WALTER E. GRIESMEYEF Mayor Nunamaker commended former City Treasurer Walter E. Gries- meyer for his fine service to the City from time of incorpora- tion until his recent resignation, and on behalf of the City and City Council presented him with a Certificate of Recognition. PROVISION OF BICYCLE RACK: Ordinance No. 63 -114: 1st reading. a. ORDINANCE NO. 63- 114 :City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -114 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY PROVIDING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY BICYCLE RACKS BY RESOLUTION AND LIMITING PARKING TO SAID RACKS WHERE ESTABLISHED. There followed a discussion regarding fine to be paid for non- compli- ance and it was agreed that a fine of $1.00 should be establish- ed. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordi- nance No. 63 -114, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None b. Proposed location of bicycle racks. Asst. City Manager Koski presented the proposed locations for the racks as recommended by the Traffic Engineer, each rack providing for four bicycles, and the cost of about $25.00 per rack, with a slight additional cost for signs for the racks. Following discussion . Councilman Tyrell moved to establish all positions as indicated and the cost of signing be added to the cost of the racks, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carriec by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL ZONE VARIANCE CASE #63 -60, 7 :30 P. M., 9701- 9705 E. Broadway, Marcelle Shea Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Commissioner Harker of the Planning Commission explained the action taken by the Commis- sion and the denial was based on the ordinances adopted by the City requiring frontage on a dedicated street. Attorney Francis Welton spoke on behalf of Mrs. Shea and advis- ed the front house had 5808 square feet of land and the larger 530 Council Minutes, October 28, 1963, page 2 lot in the rear had 9912 sq. ft with no street frontage on a public street, and the front property with 48 ft. frontage on a dedicated street. He explained there was no change requested regarding improvements but only a division of the two properties for the purpose of sale due to personal conditions. He also ad- vised the property to the east is split with three different ownerships and the one to the west is split into four with separate ownerships. Roy Mau, adjacent to west of property concerned, advised that he did not object, and that a petition submitted containing some 36 signatures of property owners did not object to the division of the property . Kathryn St. Pierre, 9667 Broadway, also spoke in favor of the variance. Ray Johnston, Planning Commissioner, spoke in favor of the de- cision of the Commission in denying the variance request and reminded the Council that the ordinances requiring frontage on dedicated streets was adopted to control flag lots such as this would be if granted. It was brought out that both houses were served by the same sewer and water lines and that separate lines would have to be brought in for the front house. Also the matter of a fence to separate the properties was discussed. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. City Attorney Shatford explained to the Council what they had to consider and what the law is before they reach a determina- tion. Councilman Tyrell moved to over -rule the Planning Commis- sion and grant the variance as the property surrounding has been divided and this would be in appropriate and conforming use, the property should be fenced and the rear part should be non - severable, with all utilities on the particular property which it serves. Councilman Dickason was in favor of holding this over until the next meeting to further study this. Councilman Fitzjohn thought action should be taken at this time, and second ed the motion. There followed considerable discussion, and Councilman Dickason moved to hold over for further study until' next Council meeting, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell Motion not carried. Councilman Tyrell called for the question on his original motion; Roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker Councilman Tyrell moved to have the City Attorney draw a Resolu- tion granting the variance subject to the conditions outlined,',: Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried by the following vote; AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen -None ABSTAINING: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker 0 NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -312: Giving City Clerk authority to sign grant deeds. City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -312 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE JOINT POWERS PROJECT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN REGARD TO EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW COUNTY LIBRARY, AND ALTERATION AND MODI- FICATION OF FORMER COUNTY LIBRARY INTO NEW CITY HALL. Council - man Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -312, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote:. 531 Council Minutes, October 28, 1963, page 3 AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 9. AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY HALL. Asst. City Manager Koski called on James and Gene Fickes, archi- tects for the new City Hall, to discuss and explain the bids received on this construction. Mr. James Fickes presented the Council a signed copy of the bids and explained fully regarding the construction and facilities being the best and from their determination there was no place where costs could be justifi- ably reduced without decidedly lowering the quality of the build- ing and involving considerable expense periodically. They re- commended the Council award the bid to the low bidder of CollettE & Edgley, 159 Waverly, Alhambra, In the amount of $132,320.00 plus alternate for upholstering fixed seating in Council Chamber in amount of $905.00 and Alternate #2 for additional carpeting in Council Chambers in amount of $990.00. There followed con- siderable discussion. Councilman Tyrell felt the bids were reasonable, and the lower three very close, and that the con- tract should be awarded to the low bidder to include the two alternates, and to get the City Hall under way, and made this a motion, Councilman Merritt seconded the motion. The City Attorney advised he had prepared a resolution for this purpose and Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the Resolution No. 63 -320 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AWARDING CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT ALTERATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE FORMER COUNTY LIBRARY BUILDING LOCATED AT 5838 KAUFFMAN STREET, TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA including the two alternates for a total of $134,215.00, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilman- Dickason ABSENT: Councilmen -None 10. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -115: 1st reading City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -115 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING INSURANCE REQUIRE= MENTS OF SECTION 3922 (c) OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO STREET BENCHES. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive fur- ther reading of Ordinance No. 63 -115, Councilman Merritt second- ed, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was the first reading no further action was taken. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -318: re employees. Asst. City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 63 -318 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING A CLERK TYPIST AND PART -TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES explaining the clerk - typist position was budgeted and Rose Marino has been hired subject to Council approval, and the others listed on the resolution are part -time employees for the recreation department. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 63 -318, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen ,-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. APPROVAL OF WATER SYSTEM, & RELEASE OF SUBDIVISION WATER SYSTEM AGREEMENT FORM A -2C, TRACT NO. 27787 Asst. City Manager Koski read a letter from the County Engineer approving the work and recommending release of the agreement. Councilman Tyrell moved to find all of the work has been com- pleted - -as required by the Subdivision Water System Agreement Form A--2C; and to release the Subdivision Water System Agreement Form A -2C, between the City of Temple City and the subdivider, American Capital Corporation, 10484 East Valley Blvd., El Monte, California, as principal, dated March 20, 1963, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following called vote: 532 Council Minutes, October 28, 1963, page 4 AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 63 -62, Walter A. Sawyer and Emory F. Sawyer Councilman Tyrell moved to set this appeal for public hearing on November 11, 1963, at 7 :30 P. M. at the City Hall, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -319: Re- Longden Lighting District Zone 2 Asst. City Manager Koski read a letter from the County Road Dept advising a petition with 61% of property owners assessed valua- tion had been received and recommended the Council approve this annexation to Longden Lighting District Zone 2, Petition No. 157 -122. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -319 A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF LONGDEN LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 2 PETITION NO. 157 -122, Councilman Fitzjohn 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 -317: Warrants and Demands Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -317, war- rants and demands in the sum of $13,628.46, nos.4218 through 4244, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following caller' vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 10. Recommend allowing charge of 35t per person for Jr. High dances. Mr. Koski advised this fee was requested to up- grade the program. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Dickason seconded and carried. COMMUNICATIONS: 17. Los AngelesCounty Boundary Commission: proposed annexations #48, #49, #50, #51, City of So. El Monte. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. Asst. City Manager Koski presented a request submitted by Linda Heaton, Pep Commissioner of T.C.High School, for a parade for Homecoming on Nov. 8 at 2 :45 P. M. for between 20 to 30 minutes. Councilman Dickason moved to grant, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. 18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Chas. Oakley, 5164 Rosemead, again complained about Mr. Janus who owns the property next door to his and requested the Council- men to come up and look the situation over. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: The Asst. City Manager advised the staff survey on condition of sidewalks, roadside trees and rear of business properties next to the alleys indicated the need for a clean -up and the staff will now undertake the necessary work to accomplish this. Also he advised regarding the initial inquiry made by the City to the Flood Control regarding projects on Baldwin and Golden West, whereby the Flood Control District will pay to the City the amount allocated for the pave -out from the newly installed flood control trenches with the City to use funds as part of the cost of re- surfacing the street following the installation of the curbs and gutters programmed for installation. The City must enter into a formal agreement embodying these terms and the 533 Council Minutes, October 28, 1963, page 5 Council is hereby requested to accept these terms and the District will then prepare the necessary ,formal agreement which will be returned to the City for approval following which it will be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for their approv- al. Councilman Dickason moved to have the Mayor accept the terms as shown and sign for the City, Councilman Tyrell second- ed and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Fitzjohn asked when the poles in the street would be in and Mr. Koski advised by the end of this week or first of next week, and they will be strung with cable approximately Nov. 11, and the concrete has to be set up for 20 days. The decora- tions will be put up a few days prior to Thanksgiving and lights turned on the day following the holiday. Mayor Nunamaker reported on the Sister City program and advised Mrs. Clarkson had prepared a report on the meeting in San Fran- cisco and gave each Councilman a copy. 20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Merritt moved to adjourn and carried. Council adjourned at 9:40 P. M. until the next regular meeting to be held on November 11, 1963, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr. ATTEST: 1 Mayor 534