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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-11-25_Regular 1963C I T Y : O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 25, 1963 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple IICity was called to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M. City 2. Manager Woollett gave the invocation, followed by the Mayor 3. leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 11, 1963, as mailed subject to a correction to a roll call vote to be corrected at the next Council meeting, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 1 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -116: Second Reeding City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -116 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DE CLARING ITS INTENTION AND DESIRE TO HAVE CERTAIN TERRITORY WITH- IN ITS BOUNDARIES ANNEXED TO THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PRO- TECTION DISTRICT. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call to carry as follows: - AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 63 -116, Councilmar: Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT.: Councilman - Dickason CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. Appeal zone variance Case #63 -62, Walter A. Sawyer and Emory F. Sawyer City Attorney Shatford advised he had met with Mr. Sawyer and his attorney John Shaw and they are willing to withdraw their apps 1providing they can work out a sub- standard subdivision, and it appears that it can be worked out and the City might call for some adjustments which might be beneficial to the City. For this reason he requested the Council to continue this to the next meeting, to give them additional time to wotk this out with the surveyor and engineer. Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the public hearing to the next meeting at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Dickason 8. INSTALLATION OF RAISED ISLAND ON LAS TUNAS DR. BETWEEN ROWLAND AND BALDWIN: The City Manager advised this recommendation from the Traffic Commission was based upon the necessity for the new entrance signs. Subsequent to the last meeting he talked to the City of Arcadia and the sign will be placed on the existing island. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the use of the existing island Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Dickason 540 Council Minutes, November 25, 1963 -, page 2 Councilman Dickason arrived at this time. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 63 -117: Urgency Ordinance City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 63 -117 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CIT-Y OF TEMPLE CITY EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORDINANCE NO. 63 -110 TO PERMIT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF ZON -- ING TO BE APPLIED TO A PORTION OF THE AREA LYING BETWEEN CLOVER - LY AVENUE ON THE WEST, TEMPLE CITY BLVD. ON THE EAST, LAS TUNAS- - DRIVE ON THE SOUTH, AND WOODRUFF AVE. ON THE NORTH. He explain- ed this extension of time was necessary to give the City Council ample time to consider matters coming before the Hearings being held before the City Council on the Master Plan and the time has run out on this zone freeze. We are very close to complet+nc studies and on Nov. 19 the Planning Commission made recommenda- tions to the Council. The Council must hold at least one public hearing and will consider this subject area. The City is trying to create a parking district encompassing a portion of this area and a larger area and certain people residing in this area have objected to their property being included therein. The present area effected by this ordinance still includes lots #254, #253, - and the north half of #252. This ordinance is enacted as a re- sult of the Government Code as a result of the Legislature adopting a law in the Government Code which permits cities to hold zoning. Under the law we are allowed to do this to hold a certain type of zoning until the Council can consider it. The maximum period under the law that this can be frozen is one year. The Mayor announced 312% had signed up and promises made which would make approximately 56% and it takes 60 %, and that is the reason for this time extension. The City Attorney read in full Ordinance No. 63 -117. Councilman Fitzjohn stated the prime in- terest is parking interest and he believed it a good plan and would approve this ordinance. Councilman Tyrell questioned the good faith of this action and requested definite figures and facts to support this action, Councilman Dickason stated he was for progress in the City, and he felt the shopping area needs improvement and he would be back of this. Councilman Merritt stated you have to have an idea, and you have to have faith in the idea, you have to have a start and he was in favor of this now rather than later when the City would have to buy apartment houses rather than old residences as at present, and he would approve. Mayor Nunamaker made a motion to adopt urgency ordi- nance No. 63 -117, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded. At this time B. L. Meek, 6004 Rosemead, spoke in protest to this ordinance, and questioned legality of this council meeting. City Attorney Shatford advised this was a regular meeting of the City Council and perfectly legal, and the Council can discuss anything. There followed lengthy discussion by the Councilmen. The Mayor called for the vote prior to which the City Attorney read Ordinance No. 63 -117 in full. The Ordinance was adopted as an urgency ord-i -nance by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Nunamaker NOES: Councilman - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None NEW BUSINESS: 10. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Item 5. Revised policy for the use of the picnic shelter at Live Oak Park. Al Lindberg, Commissioner, advised the Commissir on recommend approval. Following discussion of the various recommendations on this item Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Adoption of revised zoning map for the entire City. The City Manager advised after four public hearings the Planning Commission has recommended adoption of the map for new zoning map, and recommended at this time before holding any ;discussions concerning this matter that the Council solicit opinions of the property owners, and set two hearings, one December 3, for the portion of the City west of Temple City Blvd. and the second on December 10 for the portion of the City east of Temple, Ci ty 541 Council Minutes, November 25, 1963, page 3 Blvd. Councilman Tyrell moved to set the Public Hearings as recommended, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried, 2. Zone Chance Case #63 -69, to change area west of Arden, - -south of Freer, eest of Glickman, and north of Green St., from A -1- 1 acre to R -1. The City Manager recommended the Council set for Public Hearing this request for the next regular meeting on Dec. 9, 1963, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. 3. Tentative Tract #29148: Ray Cushman, Planning Advisor, advised the zone change set for Public Hearing is co- terminus to this Tract. This tentative tract is recommended by the Planning Commission for approval with amendments. Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve the Tentative Tract #29148 with the conditions; as amended, Councilman Merritt seconded. City Manager Woollett advised this does not become effective unless the zone change is approved. Rol+ call vote to carry the motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen — Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker. NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12: PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO THE CITY BY LOS-ANGELES COUNTY FIRE FIGHTERS ASSN, The City Manager advised the Assn, requested this be held over until our next meeting. 13. APPEAL ZONE VARIANCE CASE #63 -64: Benj. Boyd, 10520 Key West. The City Manager requested the City Council to set a Public Hearing for 7:30 P. M. on December 23, 1963. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. CANCELLATION BOND #33S- 56614BC in the amount of $244,650, secur- ed by Shepard & Morgan from Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. The City Manager advised this was completed and deeded to the- - County and requested authorization to cancel the faithful per - formance bonds. Councilman Fitzjohn so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen—Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 15, RESOLUTION NO. 63 -328: warrants & Demands Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -328, warrants & demands in the sum of $56,252.20, demand Nos. 4339 through 4362, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: — AYES: Councilmen —Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Woollett read a letter of request for a charitable solicitation permit from the First Lutheran Church of Temple City to sell Christmas cards on Nov. 29 in front of Gilbert -- Kell's and the Band Box, and also advised a certificate of in- surance had been furnished. Councilman Tyrell m;vdd to grant, IICouncilman Merritt seconded, and carried. 17, TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: — Mrs. Those Hamilton, 4905 Kauffman asked for information regard- ing what precise R -4 is and the Planning Advisor Ray Cushman answered her questions. A. L. Lindberg, 8932 E. Nadine, spoke regarding the tragic events of the past week -end, and read an editorial commending the cour- age and bravery of Mrs. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. He recommenc ed the City Council send letters to our Congressmen requesting the Congress to act in haste and present the higheat award — possible to bestow on a woman. Councilman Tyrell moved accord- ing to the recommendation to send letters to investigate the possibility of such action, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carries 51+2 1 Council Minutes, November 25, 1963, page .4 180 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: 19. ATTEST: City Manager Woollett presented an Agreement for execution be- tween the City and the L. A. County Flood Control District con- cerning the final pavement on Golden West Ave. which the City - has requested be held up until the-City completes the installa- tion of curb, gutter and sidewalk, and to transfer the funds . necessary for this pavement to this City to be used for final pavement when the above installation has been completed. He requested the City Council to approve and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows; AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Manager recommended at this time that the Council re- lease the faithful performance bonds posted by Jack Brkich with reference to Temple City Improvement District #1. Councilman Dickason so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Manager Woollett presented a request of Alpha & Omega Girl's organization requesting permission to conduct a food sale in front of Fishers & Leibergs on Saturday, December 7. Coun- cilman Fitzjohn moved to approve with insurance conditions, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried. Councilman Fitzjohn asked when the cross arms in the street would come down and was advised by City Manager Woollett that they are the property of Mr. Foley who has advised they will be taken down very shortly. Councilman Merritt advised the light at the corner of Kauffman and La Rosa was damaged. Also the light at Oak and Woodruff was reported damaged, and the red light in the area of Las Tunas Dr. and Encinita was still operating. These will all be taken care of. Councilman Tyrell stated he.felt The City should recognize the Lion's Club who put up flags and also, had black ribbons on them. He felt it made the City look much better, and Mayor Nunamaker also advised people were much impressed by this display. Councilman Tyrell asked how the new zoning map will affect the - horses and Planning Advisor Cushman advised there is a-particu- lar period of time for normal abatement period for non- conform- ing use and it is tied to the structure involved. Councilman Tyrell advised the meeting called this morning he did not acquiesce to as he felt the timing highly inappropriate when the world is in mourning to schedule a Council meeting at the time the President was being buried. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn and carried. Council ad- journed at 9:05 P. M. until the next regular meeting to be held on December 7, 1963, at 7:30 P. Mo at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr., Temple City. Crty e12r 543