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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1964-06-22_Regular 19641 1 C 1 T ¥ C O U N C I L TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JUNE 22, 1964 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M. The invocation was given by Rev. 2. Roger Hillis of the Presbyterian Church of Temple City, follow - 3. ed by the Mayor leading the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 4, ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 8, 1964, as mailed, Councilman Nunamaker second- ed, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. CITY OF LAKE MOD: RES. #1497- opposing initial Pacific Southwest Water Plan in support of Metropolitan Water District position. City Attorney Shatford presented a Resolution as requested by the Council and read title to same as follows: Resolution No. 64 -386 A,RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ENDORSING THE METROPOLITAN :'ATER DISTRICT'S STAND IN OPPOS- ING THE INITIAL PACIFIC SOUTHWEST :'ATER PLAN AND REQUESTING MODIFICATION OF SAME. The City Attorney recommended the Council reconsider and take no stand on this issue as it becomes very involved and requires a great deal of research to better know the conditions. There followed considerable discussion follow- ing which Councilman Dickason moved to receive and file the Resolution No. 64 -386, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried. NEW BUSINESS: 7. AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM WITH TEMPLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT: City Manager'doollett presented the above Agreement for Council action advising it is already executed by the School District and that this Agreement is the same as we have had the past two years with them for recreational programs during the summer and after school programs. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approv and instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 8. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -383: Assistant City Manager Koski presented a Map and Report of Routes for Select System for the City of Temple City showing major City streets, and advising] the Select System will be our official road plan for the City by establishing and adopting the Select System and we will be in a position to use 2107 and 186 Gas Tax Funds on these streets only. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -303, Councilman Tyrell second- ed, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 626 Council Minutes, June 22, 1964, page 2 9. RESOLUTION NO. '(.k -304: Agreement for Maintenance of Rosemead Blvc Assistant City Manager Koski presented the above Agreement for Maintenance effective July 1, 1964, for continuation of existing maintenance program. The City spends no City funds on Rosemead. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Resolution No. 64 -334 and to instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Agreement on be- half of the City, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 10. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -135: Re- Double Drive. 1st read. Assistant City Manager Koski advised the Road Superintendent sub- mitted this ordinance which allows the County to expend funds on this reconstruction program. A short time ago the Council approved the plans and specifications on Double Drive from Live Oak to Grand Ave. and this is a supporting document enabling this improvement. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 64 -135 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISH- MENT OF A PORTION OF DOUBLE DRIVE '.'WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was the 1st reading no further action was taken. 11. PROPOSED CURB & GUTTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Loma Ave, east side, Broadway to Olive. Assistant City Manager advised the Council has approved the above installation. However the design indicates there are approxi- mately fourteen trees that lie in the location of the proposed curb and cutter installation. Mr. Ostergaard of Roadside Trees advised these were walnut trees 40 to 50 years old and three of these trees are in very bad condition, 2 are covered with ivy and within two years they will be gone. He also advised the life expectancy on the balance would be possibly five years. Also walnut trees are not on the Master Plan of Trees as they bear fruit which falls and causes a hazardous condition. Councilman Nunamaker moved to have the trees removed under these conditions, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. TEMPLE CITY COMMITTEE ON HUMAN CONCERN: City Manac;er':ioollett recommended this item be referred back to the staff, Councilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Tyrell se- conded, and carried. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: proposed Tract #29673. City Manager •'oollett presented a map of a proposed Tract #29678 located on the north side of Garibaldi subdividing a single piece of property, The Planning Commission recommend approval subject to their conditions which are: 1. approval expires one year from date of approval of tract 2. provide sufficient area for all lots to conform with A -1 -5000 zone 3. provide 36 ft. between curbs within 40 ft. richt of way for cut de sac street 4. provide 5 ft. planting, utility, and sidewalk easements on both sides of street 5. dedicate 30 ft. from center line of Garibaldi Ave. and com- plete improvements to satisfaction of the City 6. provide standard sidewalks on all streets adjacent to curb 7. provide street lights and energy until subdivision can be brought into lighting district, street trees, and street signs in accordance with requirements of the City. Also comply with Road Department's requirements re street and drainage improvements and easements need. Easements not granted 627 Council Minutes, June 22, 1964, page 3 or recorded within rights of way proposed to be deeded or dedi- cated for public streets until after tract is recorded, unless such easements are subordinated to road easement by certifica- tion on title sheet of final map. Align center lines of all streets without jogs at intersections. Street design to have minimum center line curve radii which will provide center line curves of 100 ft. minimum length or to satin faction of Road Dept. Also provide for contributory drainage from adjoining properties No building permits unless sheet overflow eliminated, floors of buildings elevated with no openings in foundation walls to at least 12 inches above finished grade. Approval contingent upon the installation and dedication of local sewers to serve the subdivision. Councilman Harker moved to accept the Planning'Commission Re- commendation and approve the proposed Tract #29678 subject to their conditions, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14_ RESOLUTION NO. 64 -381: temporary employees City Manager recommended approval of Resolution No. 64 -381 for part time employees in the Recreation and Park Maintenance De- partments. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Harker se- conded, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSTAINING: Councilman - Dickason NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -380: Warrants & Demands City Menager '.'doollett presented Resolution No. 64 -380, warrants & demands Nos. 5219 through 5247 in the sum of $7,809.40. Coun- cilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. k -380, Council- man Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. COMMUNICATIONS: a.Proclamation of July as Parks & Recreation Month. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried. b. L. A. County Boundary Commission: proposed annexation #33A City of El Monte. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried. 1 7 . TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE `,4HO / I SH TO SPEAK: Mr. Joe Ronstad, 6641 Barela, appealed to the Council to re-con- sider the proclaiming of October 24 as United Nations Day. Following considerable discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved that we observe United Nations Day as proposed by the President of the United States and we have been asked to do for that day, Councilman Dickason seconded not carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker NOES: Councilmen- Harker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None 1 MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: City Manager 4 /oollett presented Resolution No. 64 -385 A RESOLU -. TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO PROVIDE CROSSING GUARDS for the 1964 -65 fiscal year. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Re- solution No. 614 -385, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 628 1 1 Council Minutes, June 22, 1964, page 4 Mayor Merritt proclaimed the month of August as Multiple Scler- osis Month as approved by the Council. A letter was received from Assemblyman Hon. Bob Monagan of the Twelfth District urging the ringing of bells on July 4 at 11 A. M. For "Let Freedom Ring" national program which was approved. 19. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn to 7:30 P. M. on June 29, 1964, in the Council Chambers, 593; Kauffman Ave., seconded by Councilman Harker and carried. Council adjourned at 3:30 P. M. 4/t) /71.,e.1,e5747( ATTEST: Mayor crM/jCJg O lerk 629