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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1963-12-23_Regular 1963C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 23, 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., 2. following which the Mayor gave the invocation, followed by the 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker ABSENT: Councilmen-Fitzjohn ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Manager Woollett corrected the minutes of Dec. 9, 1963 as follows: Page 1, Public Hearing appealing zone variance Case #63 -62, the phrase "and without future fee" should be changed to read ''give credit for the fee paid for the variance'. Also, on the last page under Adjournment, should read 'adjourn to the next meeting on December 19, 1963 ". Councilman Dickason moved to approve the Minutes of December 9, 1963 as amended, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. RESOLUTION NO. 63-335: Denying without prejudice Variance re- quested by Walter A. Sawyer & Emory F. Sawyer, Variance Case #63 -62. .City Manager Woollett read title. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 63 -335, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen- Fitzjohn PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. Requested change of zone Case #63-69, property west side Arden Drive between Randwick and Green St. from A -1 -1 acre to R -1. Planning Advisor Cushman explained that a subdivision tract No. 29143 for 9 parcels having 5,000 sq. ft. or more has been submitted and approved and contractor is re- questing a change of zone from A -1 Acre to R -1 to permit this useage. Councilman Tyrell moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried. Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone wished to speak for or against and no one came forward. Council- man Merritt moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. Mr. Cushman advised that the sur- rounding area consists of some older homes on larger lots, but that the newer homes in the area are on 5,000 to 6,000 sq. ft. lots. Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to draw an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations of the Planning Commission, making the effective date that time when the Council approves the final tract map. Seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn City Attorney Shatford arrived at 7:45 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P.M. - Zone Variance Case #63 -64, Benjamin Boyd 10520 Key vWest.- Appeal of Planning Commission Decision. Councilman Dickason mowed to open the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Planning Advisor Cushman ad- vised the requested variance was to allow a second parcel having the required 5,000 sq. ft. but not the required front footage. 555 Council Minutes, Page 2, December 23, 1963 Total square footage of lot is 13,200, while the second parcel proposed is 5600 sq. ft. The surrounding area is developed in single family residences. The Planning Commission recommended denial, primarily on the basis that there are two parcels on either side with the same situation and an approval on this case would mean an invitation to approve the other two. After study- ing the map, it was felt that perhaps there was enough area by combining forces to build a subdivision, but there were strong doubts on the part of the Planning Advisor. Mayor Nunamaker asked if anyone wished to speak for the requested variance and Mr. Benjamin Boyd, 10520 Key West, owner of the property in question, addressed the Council stating that he felt that an injustice was being done him due to the fact that his house is the smallest in the area and his lot one of the largest. At present, the land is assessed at more than the house, and in his opinion he would never be able to sell his house without a loss at its present status. Mr. Boyd discussed in great detail his feelings with regard to the improvement of his property, and felt that unless he were granted this variance the property would gradually deteriorate, thus becoming an eyesore to the whole neighborhood, as well as a financial loss to him. Mayor Nunamaker then asked for those who wished to speak against granting this variance. Mr. Robert Juenemann, whose parents live at L..941 Doreen to the rear of Mr. Boyd's lot, stated that his parents moved to their present home 15 years ago for the express purpose of having a large yard with privacy. It is their feeling that if this one variance were granted it would soon lead to others, thus destroying the spaciousness of the area. Mrs. Caroline Hintz, 4927 Doreen, also expressed these sentiments and was very strongly in favor of denial. Noone else wished to address the Council and Councilman Dickason moved to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. City Attorney Shatford informed the Council that although Mr. Boyd stated his case very well, the size and shape of a lot and the location with respect to surrounding homes and lots is of primary importance in making a decision of this nature, and the Planning. Commission felt that granting this variance would be an encroachment for surrounding residences. Councilman Tyrell moved to deny the appeal and reaffirm the Plan- ning Commission's decision, and instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution to this effect. Seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn NEW BUSINESS: 8. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR ASSESSMENT ON CURB & GUTTER CONSTRUCTION AGNES AVE. WEST SIDE, MILOANN TO LA ROSA. City Manager Woollett suggested public hearing be set for 7:30 P.M on January 13, 1964. Councilman Tyrell so moved, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. 9 AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEMPLE CITY, EL MONTE, ROSEMEAD & SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY re improvement of grade crossing and protective devices on crossing #3493.3 on Temple City Blvd.: City Manager Woollett recommended the Council instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement. Councilman Dickason so moved, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn 10. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -334: ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET FOR FUNDS ALLOCATED BY STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES: City Manager Woollett read title and explained Resolution No. 63-334. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 63-334, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: 556 Council Minutes, Page 3, December 23, 1963 AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn 11. ASSIGNMENT OF FOUR PARKING LOT LEASES FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CITY: Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign indicating acceptance, and instruct the City Clerk to sign for the leases. Seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn 12. REVISED BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES AGREEMENT: City Manager Woollett explained that this Agreement gives the City more flexibility in getting the County to do what we wish. Councilman Merritt moved to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk . to sign for a four year term, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn 13. RESOLUTION NO. 63 -333: WARRANTS & DEMANDS, NCS. 4435 through 4456 IN THE SUM OF $2,686.55. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 63-333, seconde by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote AYES:. Councilmen: Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Fitzjohn 14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: ORDINANCE NO. 63 -118 AMENDING NO. 63 -112 TO ALLOW SIX CHILDREN IN FOSTER HOME WITH 24 HOUR CARE: City Attorney Shatford read title and explained the purpose of allowing six children in an R -1 Zone rather than three was to allow children from large families to remain together. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further reading, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. 15. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: CURB AND GUTTER: (a) Lora St. north side, Pal Mal to cul de sac (b) Lora St. south side, Pal Mal to cul de sac Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearings on the two curb and gutter projects for 7:30 P.M. January 13, 1964, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried. 16. COMMUNICATIONS: None 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: (1) Charles Oakley, 6064 Rosemead Blvd. stated that the people. next door to him at 6156 Rosemead Blvd., Gabriel G. Janus, were given until December 15, 1963 to cease and desist operation and to this date are still doing upholstery work. City Attorney Shatford informed Mr. Oakley that the matter would be checked. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: (1) Mr. Woollett informed the Council that the Deputy City Clerk Marjorie Woodruff, had sufFered a fall resulting in a broken ankle, which was broken in three places. She has undergone sur.- gery and is in the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, where she will remain for at least a week. She is expected to remain at home at least three weeks after that. (2) City Manager Woollett requested that the City Hall be closed at 12:00 Noon on Christmas Eve in order to give the employees an opportunity to do their last minute shopping in Temple City. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. (3) Mr. Woollett wished everyone a Merry Christmas from the staff ,1 9. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn at 8:35 P.M. and carried. Council adjourned until the next regular meeting on January 13, 1964 at 7:30 P.M. at tap Ci .1. ATTEST: r I 7I) •� ' _ Mayor CH.,/ 557