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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
March 9, 1964
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Nunamaker at 7:30 P. M.
2. Invocation was given by Elder Calkins of the Seventh Day Adven-
tist Church of Temple City, followed by the Mayor leading the
3. Pledge of 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:
Councilman Merritt referred to item 16 line 15 the word should
be "unable" to do so instead of able. Councilman Fitzjohn movec
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24,
1964, as corrected, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UN'FINISHED BUSINESS:
6, RESOLUTION NO. 64 -353: Granting conditional variance to Robt. C.
& Rojeane L. Bitten, Case #63 -75.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 64 -353
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
GRANTING APPLICATION FOR A ZONE VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE
NO. 63 -75 OF ROBERT C. AND ROJEANE L. BITTEN PERTAINING TO THE
REAL PlOPERTY LOCATED AT 6234 NORTH LOMA, TEMPLE CITY. The
City Attorney advised he had prepared this as per the request
of the City Council, that the applicant had submitted substantia
plans for development and would bring present buildings up to
code. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -353,
Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamake!
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
7. PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICT #2.
a. Report on proposed acquisition and improvement under Specia,
Assessment Investigation, Limitation & Majority Protest Act
of 1931. Resolution No. 64 -354.
Wm. H. Krelle, Assessment Engineer, presented the report to the
Council for their approval, and recommended adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 64 -354 setting a public Hearing on said Report for
7 :30 P. M. on April 27, 1964, at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tuna-
Dr., Temple City. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution
No. 64 -354, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
b. Ordinance No. 64 -127 1st reading.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -127 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE
INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARK-
ING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS
FOR PARKING PLACES, AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND
FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading of Ordinance
No. 64 -127, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the follow-
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ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamakei
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
u. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -123: (Unsightliness)
City Attorney Shatford advised that following research of other
cities he felt that the City already had a section in the muni-
cipal code that could be more rigidly enforced and would cover
the problem. He advised by Council action an individual can
be served with a notice to have his property cleaned up within
30 days, and if not done at the end of that time it can be turn-
ed over to the District Attorney for enforcement. Councilman
Tyrell made a motion that the City serve notice on Mr. Janus,
6156 Rosemead Blvd., to clean up his premises, Councilman
Merritt seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
9. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -124: second reading. Re- Zoning Map.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -124 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 63 -112 BY ADDING THERETO THE
ZONING MAP AS PROVIDED FOR BY SECTIONS 303, 304 AND 2403 OF
SAID ORDINANCE NO. 63 -112. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive
further reading of Ordinance No. 64 -124, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64 -124, Council-
man Dickason seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -done
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES: re- proposed Vehicle Parking
District #3.
The City Attorney advised he had reviewed the proposed Agreement
and approved of same and recommended the Council instruct the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City.
Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and
carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
11. PROPOSED PROCLAMATION OF APRIL 20 -24 AS PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK
Assistant City Manager Koski presented a request for a procla-
mation of April 20 -24 as Public School Week from Dr. Jack Rand.
Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Fitzjohn
seconded, and carried.
12. Assistant City Manager Koski presented a letter from the Temple
City Y. M. C. A. requesting permission to place metal trash
containers in the city parking lots. Following discussion it
was agreed to have the Assistant City Manager contact them and
get more information regarding the containers, size, covers,
etc. and rei`er back to the Council.
13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
George Envall, Traffic Engineer, presented the following recom-
mendations:
a. Installation of marked parking stalls east side of Kauffman
north of Las Tunas Dr.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, carried by
the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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10. Placement single skip center -line stripe Arden Dr., Lower
Azusa north to La Rosa Dr.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell second-
ed and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
11. Installation of boulevard stop signs on Kauffman Ave. at
north and south approaches to La Rosa Dr. with STOP and
stop bar pavement markings.
Councilman Dickason moved to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded,
carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. Placement of STOP and stop bar pavement markings on
Woodruff Ave. at its approaches to Oak Ave.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Dickason second-
ed and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason,Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CURB & GUTTER:
The Assistant City Manager recommended the following hearings
be set for dates as shown on curb and gutter petitions:
a, Noel Dr. east side, Olive to cul de sac, set Public Hearing
for March 23, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
b. Noel Dr. west side, Olive to cul de sac, set Public Hearing
for March 23, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
c. Rancho Real, north side, Rosemead to Sultana, set Public
Hearing for March 23, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
d. Arden Dr. east side, Olive to Freer, set Public Hearing for
March 23, 1964, at 7 :30 P. M.
e. Loma, east side, Broadway to Olive, set Public Hearing for
April 13, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
f. Lemon Ave., south side, Oak to Trelawney, set Public Hearing
for April 13, 1964, at 7:30 P. M.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set Public Hearings as recommended,
Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -126: 1st reading.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -126
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, MENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT DUPLICATION
OF CODE NUMBERS AND TO ASSIGN NUMBERS TO PREVIOUSLY UN- NUMBERED
SECTIONS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 64 -126, Councilman Merritt seconded, 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 of Ordinance No. 64 -126 no further
action was taken.
16.
RESOLUTION NO. 64 -352: Warrants & Demands.
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution
No. 64 -352, warrants & demands Nos. 4663 through No. 4736, in
the sum of $41,054.69, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
A warrant in the sum of $369.22 payable to the postmaster for
payment of postage for the mailing of the sample ballots for
the coming municipal election. Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve this warrant, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by
the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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COMMUNICATIONS:
17. a. L. A. Boundary Commission, proposed annexation #24, City of
Rosemead.
Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Dicka-
son seconded, and carried.
b. City of Downey: requesting revision for formula of matching
funds in new gas tax law. Discussion followed as this new
gas tax act calls for matching of funds received. The
Downey Resolution requests the Legislature to amend this act
to eliminate the matching fund provisions. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt the same Resolution, Councilman Dickason second-
ed, and carried.
c. City of Redondo Beach, requesting support of a Resolution
prohibiting the use of tobacco by minors.
Following discussion Councilman Dickason moved to receive and
file, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried.
d.. City of San Gabriel: opposing Unruh School Districts Assem-
bly Bill #46 and the drastic changes of school districts
as proposed.
Mayor Nunamaker stated he felt the bill a blow to local govern-
ment as it takes everything away from the local people. Coun-
cilman Dickason stated the League of Calif. Cities took a posi-
tion on this and are against it. The City Attorney suggest
the Council hold this over until the next meeting as they are
going to introduce another bill which will directly effect
Bill 46. After discussion Councilman Tyrell moved we adopt
a similar Resolution and forward as requested, Councilman
Dickason seconded, and carried.
e. Assistant City Manager Koski presented a letter from Town
Meetings of Freedom and read in full a Resolution they
requested the Council to adopt declaring support of the
Monroe Doctrine and to have it strictly and immediately en-
forced as it is the only policy which stands between free-
dom and ultimate Communist takeover of all Latin America. **
Following considerable discussion by the Council,Councilman
Dickason moved to receive and file, Councilman Fitzjohn second-
ed, motion not carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell
ABSTAINING: Councilman - Nunamaker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mayor Nunamaker stated he was firmly behind the Monroe Doctrine
but felt the wording of the Resolution was wrong to which Coun-
cilman Dickason agreed. Councilman Tyrell moved to have the
City Attorney draft a new Resolution stating this Council was
behind the Monroe Doctrine worded differently than the one pre-
sented, Councilman Merritt seconded, carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamakei
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
f. Assistant City Manager Koski read a letter from the Road
Dept. recommending acceptance for maintenance vie strsst.
improvements in Tract #27787, and release of the Faithful
Performance Bond in the amount of $13,900. with Fireman's
Fund Insurance Co., with Principal the American Capitol
Corp.
Councilman Fitzjohn moved to accept the streets for maintenancE
and to authorize the release of the faithful performance bond
in the amount of $13,900., Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. as
surety and American Capitol Corp. as Principal, Councilman
Merritt seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell,Nuoamaker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
1 8 . TIME FOR THOSE 1 N THE AUDIENCE c. MO WISH TO SPEAK:
Vernon Hammond,5500 N. Persimmon Ave., requested power trans-
mission poles recently installed by So. Calif. Edison Co. be
removed to Lower Agusa and up El Monte, or continue up Tyler
to Live Oak, or be placed below the surface of the street from
McCulloch Ave. to El Monte Ave. He advised the homeowners in
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the area have paid additional cost for underground wiring and
they object to the 95 ft. transmission poles in the parkway
on Deines Dr. Following discussion the City Attorney was in-
structed to research the Tract to see if utility easements were
allowed on the parkways of road dedication for their services,
and will report back at the next Council meeting.
Ray Crume, 5832 N. Primrose, stated his opposition to the plac-
ing of trash cans on the parking lots.
Mr. Mioli who owns property at 5835 Camellia complained regard -
ing the trash cans which are large and with no covers and the
trash blows all over his property. The Staff will follow
through on this.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Fitzjohn asked about the signs for the bicycle racks
and was advised by Mr. Koski that they are being made and when
completed will be installed and the literature distributed to
the schools.
Councilman Merritt asked Traffic Engineer Envail some questions
regarding striping and cross walks and for left turns and was
advised on left turns they try to stop at curb lines and it is
also policy to extend striping through cross - walks.
Mayor Nunamaker commented on the vandalism in tearing apart the
Camellia Festival floats and recommended that an officer from
the Sheriff's Dept. be stationed there next year to avoid a re-
currance.
Mayor Nunamaker presented a Proclamation requested by the Tempi(
City De Molay declaring the week of March 15 -26 as De Molay
Week. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Fitz-
John seconded, and carried.
Assistant City Manager Koski requested Council approval of
4 recommended changes to the construction contract for the
new City Hall as follows:
1. Add new overflow scupper at front roof drain for control of
flooding. Cost $16.00.
2. Add one (1) electrical recepticle in Reception Room 2.
Cost $16.50.
3. Install three (3) 1" conduit from basement to roof for
future antenna cable. Cost $110.00.
4. Revise size of one (1) display board in Council Chamber
and in lieu of glass stops with screws, provide metal
frame with piano hinge. Cost $363.00.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the recommended changes and
costs listed above, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call
vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Nunamaket
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. Koski also requested the Council to set a public hearing to
pass on completion of curb and gutter construction at 9055
Rancho Real and proposed assessment of $96.75, and to set the
II hearing for April 13, at 7:30 P. M. at the City Hall. Council-
man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried.
20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn to 7:15 P. M.
on March 16, 1964, at the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Dr.,
Temple City, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. Council
adjourned at 8 :35 P. M.
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