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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1964-05-11_Regular 1964C I T Y C O U N C I L CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA MAY 1 1 .. 1964 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by 2. Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M. Rev. Kenneth Dunkelberge - ~. of the First Baptist Church of Temple City gave the invocation, follow - 3. ing which Mayor Merritt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt ABSENT: Councilman-Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, & City Manager Woollett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of April 27, 1964. City Manager Woollett made the following corrections to the minutes: item 4, typographical error "Dity Attorney" should be "City Attorney "; item 6, line 3 should be the "Mayor :presented" and not "City Manager presented "; page 2, last paragraph should read "Mayor Merritt read the following motion ", and "Councilman Dickason seconded the motion "; page 3, item 7 line 5, should read "as the figures were not agreeable to the owner and a new lease was drawn to adjust these figures ". Item 9, line 5, elim- inate "until May 25 "; item 14, paragraph line 2 should read "shoulder patches ". Councilman Dickason moved to approve as corrected, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the follow- ing called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -133: 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -133 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 2 OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT. Councilman Nunamaker moved to waive further read- ing of Ordinance No. 64 -133, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -tone ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell Councilman Tyrell arrived at this time, 8 :35 P. M. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64 -133, Coun- cilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen-None PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. Curb & Gutter: South side of Olive, Barela to Golden West. The City Manager advised the petition represents 100% of the lineal footage, and the estimated cost of the project would be $1515. Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Mayor Merritt asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the improvement and no one came forward. Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Dickason seconded; carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason,-Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 610 Council Minutes, May 11; 1064. paste 2 Councilman Nunamaker moved to determine the project tl be in public interest, approve expenditure of Funds for this project and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 7. STATUS REPORT ON SISTER CITY COMMITTEE: Mrs. Ralph Clarkson: Mrs. Clarkson reviewed what had been done to date and recommend- ed a meeting be scheduled. Following discussion it was agreed to hold a committee meeting on June 9, 1964, at the new City Hall at 7 :30 P. M. with all interested citizens invited. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 64 -86: 4823 Fiesta Ave., Harold E. Kreeble, appeal from Planning Commission decisi- on Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Council- man Harker seconded, carried by following called vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Planning Advisor Cushman presented the factual data concerning this variance request. Harold E. Kreeble, 4823 Fiesta, the owner of the property involv- ed spoke in favor of his request and presented a colored map of the area showing lots with two houses. Byron Hayes, 4840 N. Cloverly spoke in support of the applicant. Mrs. Wm. J. Herbert, 4826 Fiesta, spoke against the variance - and presented a list of names in the area she advised were op- posed also. Willis A. Ferry, 4338 Fiesta, Mrs. Katheryn Hill of 4814 Fiesta, Ovie Cobb, 4832 Fiesta, all were opposed to the development. Councilman Dickason requested the Chairman of the Planning Com- mission, Paul Beckley, to come forward and answer some questions. The City Attorney ruled against this stating the Council was here conducting a hearing on an appeal and no one from the Planning Commission should argue their decision. The City Attorney also ruled the petition presented by Mrs. Herbert was unacceptable in the form as presented. Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing, Council- man Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Attorney to draw a resolution reversing the Planning Commis- sion decision and granting a variance with condition driveway be increased from 9 ft. width to 12 ft. for adequate access to the rear parcel, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None- ABSTAINING: Councilman- Harker 8. PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICT #1: Res. 64 -367. City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 64 -367 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CAL- IFORNIA, APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. Councilman Nunamaker moved to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 64 -367, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to- -carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -134 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 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 Nunamaker moved to waive further reading, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows to carry: 611 Council Minutes, May 11, 1964, page 3 AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was the first reading no further action was taken. City Manager Woollett recommended this meeting adjourn to May 18, 1964, at 7 :15 to have the second reading on this ordinance in order to have the public hearing on June 29, 1964, as re- commended. 1 SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONERS: At this time the City Manager requested John Clemson and Leonard (Bud) Adams come forward and he then gave them the oath of office, following which they were congratulated by the Coun- cilmen. 10. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER: The City Manager advised Mr. Clemson was appointed for the un- expired term of Mr. Harker on the Planning Commission which would be May 25, 1964, and recommended he be appointed for an- other four years to May 25, 1968. Councilman Dickason moved to appoint Mr. Clemson to serve as a Planning Commissioner for another four years to May 25, 1968, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the fo +lowing called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -Bone ABSENT: Councilmen -None PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICT #3: Special Counsel Agreement The City Manager presented the Agreement with O'Melveny & Myers for legal services in Parking District #3 and recommended the City Council instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign in be- half of the City. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Dickason seconded; roll call vote to carry as Follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 7. Additional pavement markings on Daines Dr. at inter- section with Baldwin Ave. The City M=nager advised this would not permit a left turn due to the blind corner. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommendation, Councilman Nuna- maker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: SIDEWALKS a. Double Drive west side, Daines to Freer: b. Double Drive west side, Freer to Grand: c. Live Oak Ave. south side, Cambury to Baldwin: The City Manager recommended the above petitions be set for public hearing for May 25, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -366: Warrants & Demands. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -366, war- rants and demands No. 5009 through No. 5099 in the sum of $49,637.91, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 15. COMMUNICATIONS: a. City Manager Woollett presented a letter from the County Boundary Commission re proposed annexation #344, City of E l Monte. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Nuna- maker seconded, and carried. 612 Council Minutes, May 11, 1964, page 4 b. The City Manager presented a charitable solicitation re- quest from the Temple City Sea Scouts for a car wash at Ray's Standard Station, on May 16, 1964, 9 A. M. to 4 P.M. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Nunamaker se- conded, and carried. c. The City Manager presented five applications to sell fire- works as follows: American Legion, Church of Latter Day Saints, Optimist Club, T. C. Y's Mens Club, and T. C. Lions Club. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant permits to the five applicants, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried. d. City Manager Woollett presented a request for a proclama- tion from Dr. Franklin Park for OBSERVANCE DAY, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN, MAY 24, 1964. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried. e. City Manager Woollett presented a letter from Frederick E. Garside, appealling the Planning Commission decision on Case #63 -71 for a proposed convalescent hospital on north- west corner of Broadway and Temple City Blvd. Councilman Dickason moved this appeal be set for public hearing on May 25, 1964, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Tyrell seconded and carri- ed. 16. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Mrs. Frank Stunden, 5355 Double Drive, asked for information regarding additional sidewalks on Double Drive to be included in the public hearing set for May 25, and was advised by the City Manager that if presented on May 18 at the Council meet- ing that it could be included, but the Council cannot set a hearing until they have a certified petition of more than 60% of the lineal footage involved. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: City Attorney Shatford requested the City to authorize him to prepare a resolution in recognition of the outstanding services of Ralph H. Turner which he would like to be able to hand to him at the dinner in his honor on May 21. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, and Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Harker gave a report on the League of Calif.-Cities meeting. The report concerned storm drains in the area, rapid transit and the water situation, which the Council discussed. Councilman Tyrell recommended the programs at the Contract Cities Seminar this week as they are very good and urged the Council to attend. The City Manager advised the present City Hall has been leased to the L. A. Times for their east San Gabriel headquarters, and that the plan was to move the City Hall on May 27. He re- quested permission for the City Hall to remain closed on that day so we can be ready for business on Thursday. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City. Manager presented a request from the Recreation Dept. for a sidewalk oil painting display on the south side of Las Tunas Dr. from Temple City Blvd. on June 5 from 11 AM.to 2 PM. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried. Pursuant to the memo sent the City Manager requested permission for the Director of Recreation to hire workers for the summer program. This is covered in the budget and the same procedure as used previously. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote: 613 1 1 Council Minutes, May 11, 1964, page 5 AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Manager presented a request by the Boys Christian League to sell tickets for a circus, the funds to benefit the building fund for playgrounds from May 12 to June 6, 1964. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried. City Manager Woollett presented Change Order #3 for the new City Hall involving the plaque in the foyer, additional exterior lights, additional acoustic tile in work room, painting of wall on north property line or parking area, and revise glass in partition from clear to obscure, total expense $412.20. Coun- cilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None The City Manager reminded the Councilmen that Thursday, May 14, is Student Day in Government day and to meet at the City Hall at 10 A. M. with the program ending at 3 P. M. 10. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn to May 18, 1964, at 7:15 P. M. in the Council Chambers, 9664 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City. Council adjourned at 9:15 P. M. ATTEST: City Clerk of the City o Temple City, California Mayor of the City of Temple City, California 614