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.CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 9, 1963
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
City was called to order by Mayor Nunamaker at 7:35 P. M.
2. Father Lenihan of St. Lukes Catholic Church of Temple City gave
the invocation, following which the Mayor 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 and City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Minutes of November 11, 1963. Councilman Merritt corrected
item 18 page 5 to show Councilman Merritt seconding last item.
b. Minutes of November 25, 1963. The City Manager corrected
item 14 by adding "building" as follows: "advised this building
was completed " and also item 19 the next meeting to be
held on Dec. 9, 1963. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve as
corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as
follows to carry:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PUBLIC HEARING: CON'T. Appeal zone variance Case #63 -62, Walter A.
Sawyer & Emory F. Sawyer
The City Attorney recommended the appeal be denied without pre -
judice to a future application which will involve subdivision
rather than a lot split, and without future fee for subdivision
Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Attorney Shatford will draw a resolution denying the appea!
without prejudice.
6. PRESENTATION OF DONATION: L. A. County Fire Fighters Assn.
Capt. Brook of the Los Angeles County Fire Fighters Assn. pre-
sented to the City for Parks & Recreation of the City a check
in the sum of $250.00 to add to the youth program. Mayor
Nunamaker accepted for the City with appreciation.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. CURB &'GUTTER
A. Daines Dr. north side between Pal Mal & E.1 Monte.
B. Daines Dr. south side between Pal Mal & El Monte.
C. Grand Ave. south side McClintock to City Limits.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and carried. City Manager Woollett advised on
A that 390 lin. ft. of 628 lin. ft. or 62.1% had signed the pe-
tition. On B 357 lin. ft. of 583 lin. ft. or 61.2% had signed
and on C 115 lin, ft. of 182 lin. ft. or 63.1% had signed.
Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone wished to speak for or against
and no one came forward. Councilman Merritt moved to close the
Public Hearing, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried.
Councilman Merritt moved to determine the improvements to be in
the public interest and instruct the Supt, of Streets to cause
the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell 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. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -329: re- occurrence of needless traffic ac-
cidents. The City Attorney read in full Resolution No. 63 -329
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -329, Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -330: Re- bicycle racks
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 63 -330
a RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ES7
TABLISHING LIMITED BICYCLE PARKING ON CERTAIN POSTED BLOCKS PUR-
SUANT TO SECTIONS 3330, THROUGH 3330.4 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNI-
CIPAL CODE. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No.
63 -330, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None.
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
APPOINTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONER:
The City Manager advised the term of John Clemson as CommissionE
expires on Dec. 29, 1963, and recommended that he be re-appoint-
ed for a four year term beginning on Dec. 29, 1963. Councilman
Dickason moved to re- appoint John Clemson for a four year term,'
Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None.
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Resolution No. 63 -51PC re- proposed precise zoning plan for
Temple City.
City Manager Woollett recommended the Council receive this Re-
solution from the Planning Commission and utilize the contents
in the Public Hearings on the Zoning Map. Councilman Tyrell
moved to receive, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried.
2. Resolution No. 63 -53PC recommending zone change from A -1 -1
acre to R -1 Zone Case #63 -69, property west side of Arden Drive
between Randwick Dr. and Green St.
City Manager Woollett recommended this be set for Public Hearinc
on Dec. 23, 1963. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Fitz-
john seconded, and carried.
3. Recommended potential zone M -1 and M -2 zone on new Zoning
Map in area bounded by Rosemead Blvd., Lower Azusa Ave., Eaton
Wash, & Encinita Ave. and recommend to you careful consideration
during Public Hearings, and due to high cost of securing area
possibly could not be developed to proposed potential use.
William Harker, Planning Commissioner, explained in full the
thinking of the Commission regarding this potential zoning.
Councilman Merritt moved to receive the information for the
Public Hearings, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
4. Recommend property on south side of Las Tunas Dr. between -
Eaton Wash and westerly City limits be zoned C -M, this indica-
tion to be added to proposed new zoning map and considered with
it. The Council received the information for future reference
at the Public Hearings on the Zoning Map.
11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Item 9. Recommend restricted parking east side of Temple City
Blvd. between Lower Azusa Rd. & Olive St. from 11 :00 P. M. on
Dec. 31, 1963, until 5 :00 A. M. on Jan. 1, 1964, and authorize
use of pre-warning reflector prior to restricted area for Rose
Parade Float route. Chairman Dick Sale of the Traffic Commis-
sion presented the recommendation. Councilman Fitzjohn moved tc
approve Item 9, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the fol.,
lowing roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Item 10. Race Track signing on Baldwin Ave. between Daines Dr.
& Lower Azusa Rd. during racing season from approximately 11:15
A. M. to 1 :15 P. M. on the east side, and approximately : :15
P. M. to 6:30 P. M. on the west side. Councilman Dickason moved
to approve item 10, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the
following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Item 11. 2b. Recommend installation of additional red curb pave-
ment marking on Woodruff Ave. west of Temple City Blvd. for
safety turning movements to alley and driveway. Councilman
Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll cal
vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Item 12. 2C. Recomment installation of STOP and stop bar pave-
ment markings on Emperor Ave. at Oak Ave. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. AUTHORIZATION FOR FICKES & FICKES TO PROCEED WITH CONSULTING
SERVICE: Resolution No. 63 -332
The City Manager recommended adoption of this Resolution to
authorize the expenditure of $1,000. for design work on the
Master Plan of Temple City Park and consideration of existing
school district maintenance center for development as a park.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -332, Council-
man Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. REPORT ON CURRENT STATUS ON BUS BENCHES:
The City Manager advised it is the recommendation of the staff
that the Council approve the bus locations as listed in order
that permits may be issued, stating this reduces the number by
fourteen of bus benches. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve,
Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
lit. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: FOR CURB & GUTTER
a. Daines Dr. south side, Double Drive to Welland
b. Daines Dr. north side, Double Drive to Welland
The City Manager recommended these two petitions be set for
Public Hearing for 7:30 P. M. on January 13, 1964. Councilman
Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
15. REPORT FROM LIBRARIAN:
City Manager 400llett advised pursuant to request of the Council
he had communicated with the Librarian discussing under what
conditions the library.could be opened additional hours. Accord-
ing to the Library Dept. circulation has increased over the
wildest estimates at the new Library. It would cost the City
$90.88 per day for an 8 hr. shift of three people which does
not include custodial expenses. Councilman Dickason felt the
library should be open Sundays and holidays to take better ad-
vantage of the library. Don Elder, representing the student
body at Temple City High School, spoke favoring the library
being kept open to 10 or 10:30 P. M. and it could be used to
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great advantage on Sundays as most of them put off their studies
until Sunday, and also on minor holidays. He also suggested
the use of the meeting room of the library for student gather-
ings where they could talk and hold committee meetings, etc.
Lt. Baker referred to the curfew hour of 10 P. M. which would
not interfere if they had transportation and went home from
there. Councilman Dickason referred to all these holidays the
County and State have, and which he felt were excessive. Mrs.
Bertha Rains of Temple City, who is a member of the Advisory
Council of the County Library, advised the Council to be cau-
tious in spending money for very many additional hours, and if
not used would be difficult to cut back. Very few libraries are
open on Sunday and very few open after 9 :00 P. M. She also
stated the public library is not a school library for students
to do their home work. This is a school function and not a
library function. The public library supplements the school
library and does not serve for reference work for their home
work. Also in some instances school libraries have opened for
students to study, and it would be much better for them to go
to the High School to study where they would not interfere with
other people as the library can be really enjoyed by older
people. Also in the meeting room they plan to have art exhibits
etc., and anything in there would be on loan and must be kept
under security conditions. Also holidays such as Lincolns &
Washingtons birthdays if not observed as national holidays we
could have the State consider a change and have the students
observe the holidays in school as when let out for observance
it does not serve any purpose and it defeats the reason for the
holiday. If just used for students you are paying for a staff'
to supervise home work. Staff hours are determined by circula-
tion. There followed considerable discussion with it finally
agreed that the staff research this further and come up with
some statistics regarding use of the library, and by whom.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -331: Warrants & Demands
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve Resolution No. 63 -331
in the sum of $11,976.77, Demand Nos. 4363 through No. 4434,
Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
17. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission: the City Manager
read a letter regarding proposed annexation #57, City of So. El
Monte. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to receive and file, Councilma.
Merritt seconded, and carried.
18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Edw. Raith, 9803 Garibaldi, spoke regarding curb and gutter and
sidewalk on Golden West between Garibaldi and Flaherty. He ad-
vised he represented 339 ft. of frontage and these owners wish
to request the Council to consider deletion of sidewalks. From .
Garibaldi to Woodruff the people did not want them. They did
not know there was a 40 ft. right of way and 2 ft each side will
be taken off the property, with a 6" curb, and 5 ft. parkway,
which would put sidewalk up against the fences. When sidewalks
are authorized between Garibaldi and Woodruff he advised they
woul&go along with the installation. He requested the Council
to withhold the sidewalks until they can be heard. Following
discussion it was recommended with the approval of the City
Attorney that a public hearing be set for January 27, 1963,
at 7:30 P. M. to consider this request, Councilman Tyrell so
moved, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The City Manager read a letter from the Boy Scouts Troop #161 of
the Methodist church requesting permission to sell candles and
bags of mistletoe at three locations, at the Market Basket on
Rosemead and Longden, the Shopping Marton Las Tunas and Clover -
ly, and the Pinzow Shop at Las Tunas and Primrose, from 9 A. M.
to 5:30 P. M. December 14, 1963, Councilman Merritt moved to
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approve, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
A request from the Camp Fire Girls to sell candy from January 17,
through February 3, 1964, was considered by the Council. Coun-
cilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded,
and carried.
The City Manager called the attention of the Council to the
Treasurers Report. Also to the packet with information for the
public hearings on the zoning map which might be of great a
assistance at the Public Hearings.
The City Manager presented a request from the property owner
of the northwest corner of Workman & Temple City Blvd. to re-
move two trees which the owner would replace at his expense.
There are two sycamores causing damage to the roof structure of
the commercial building and he asks the City to remove, and if
the Council approves to authorize the cost of removal estimated
at about $40. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the removal
at estimated cost of $40. Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Attorney Shatford advised the new owner of the Jolly Coach-
man had contacted him and had agreed that the matter be set for
public hearing regarding the dance and entertainment licenses.
Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to set the Public
Hearing for 7 :30 P. M. on December 19, 1963, at the City Hall,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
The City Attorney advised he had been contacted by representa-
tives of Proctor & Gamble regarding distribution of free samples
of Crisco Oil. He advised according to our present ordinance
these could not be distributed. However if the Council so wishe
they could amend the ordinance to allow this but by doing so
would be setting a precedent. Following discussion the Council
decided to leave the ordinance as it is and so no further action
was taken.
Councilman Dickason asked regarding the tree planting program
and the City Manager advised we have the trees and are ready to
plant as soon as the weather is favorable.
Councilman Merritt advised the red light on Las Tunas near En-
cinita had been replaced with amber which is also a violation.
Also he reported a rotating amber light on the southeast corner
of Oak and Las Tunas Dr. He also asked about the portion of
Golden West and Lower Azusa Road acquired from the County. The
City Manager advised we got the strip from the County and a pe-
tition is being circulated asking property owners to indicate
willingness to dedicate and put in curb and gutter, and then
it will come back to the Council requesting the City to pay for
the pavement.
Mayor Nunamaker reported Parking District #1 now has 542% sign-
ed with only 52% to go. Parking District #2 they now have 522%
signed with only 72% to go with enough promised to make this up.
Also the American Savings & Loan have purchased the northeast
corner of Camellia to build a new building and are in the'pr.oces
of buying the parking lot and also the second lot behind Fisher
Drug store being bought for parking purposes.
20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn and carried.
Council adjourned at 9:05 P. M. until the next regular meeting
on December 23, 1963, at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall.
ATTEST:
(Mayor '
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