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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1964-07-13_Regular 1964C 1 T ¥ C O U N C I L TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JULY 13, 1964 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by 2. Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M. followed by invocation given by Father Birch of St. Lukes Catholic Church of Temple City. The 3. Pledge of Allegiance followed led by Mayor Merritt. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 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. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -135: Consenting to establishment of a portion of Double Drive as a part of system of County Highways: 2nd Read. City Manager Woollett read title to Ordinance No. 64 -135 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF- ORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT 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 moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 64 -135, Councilman Harker se- conded, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64 -135, Council- man Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 7. ORDINANCE NO, 64 -136; Re- Determination Parking Dist. #1 is in public interest and ordering acquisiton and improvement.2hd reed City Manager Woollett read title to Ordinance No. 64 -136 AN OR- r DINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, FINDING AND DE- TERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE, AND ORDERING, THE ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SAID CITY AND ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF SAID DISTRICT. Councilman Nunamaker moved to waive further read- ing of Ordinance No. 64 -136, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt OrdinancelNo. 64 -136, Coun- cilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None NEW BUSINESS: 8. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -387: Re- Glickman Ave. City Attorney Shatford presented Resolution No. 64 -387 and read title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY SETTING ASIDE PORTION OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR STREET PURPOSE ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF LIVE OAK PARK AS A PART OF GLICK- MAN AVENUE AND BOGUE STREET. He explained this is a fully im- 635 Council Minutes, July 13., 1964, page 2 proved street but the County in deeding the Park to the City re- quired all be used for park purposes only, thus the CIty had to have -the County waive reversionary rights on this part of the park property, which the Board of Supervisors approve. it is now necessary to adopt this resolution, and the City Attorney so recommended. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and to adopt Resolution No. 64 -357, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 9. TEMPLE CiTY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Request endorsement of school bond issue: Dr. Jack Rand. City Manager Woollett advised due to unexpected circumstances Dr. Rand was unable to be present and recommended this be held over until the next meeting of the Council. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried. 10. PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM AT EMPEROR SCHOOL, 1964 -65: City Manager Woollett presented the Agreement through which the City would provide after school recreation services at Emperor School which has been completed by the County for the amount of $2250. He advised this was the same standard Agreement we have had with the County for the past several years, and recommended approval, and that the Council instruct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 11. PROPOSED SPECIAL COUNSEL AGREEMENT, PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICT #4. City Manager Woollett presented the Counsel Agreement for propos- ed Parking Dist. #4 formation with O'Melveny & Myers which is the same as the others executed for the other parking districts and recommended approval and authorization for Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. Councilman Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Tyrell - seconded, and carried by following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -355: Requesting County Aid to Cities fund for Improvement of Double Drive. Assistant City Manager Koski advised this is a request of the City to the County for $20,000, from County Aid to Cities Fund for reconstruction of Double Drive and modification of traffic signals. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -38C, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -389: declaring Freer St. a public street from Halifax westerly to Arden Dr. Assistant City Manager Koski stated this provides for dedication of this area as a public street which meets requirements whereby the City can accept it as a public street and assume responsibili• ties of same. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -359, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as Follows: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Item 5: Placement of traffic signals at Broadway and Encinnta on re -call from 10 P. M. to 6 A. M. and to rescind four way Blvd, stop regulations. Assistant City Manager Koski advised the east and west would be flashing amber, and the north and south flash- ing red. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell 636 Council Minutes, July 13, 1964, page 3 item 6: Placement red curb marking east side Loma 37 ft. so. of Las Tunas to point 96 ft. south of Las Tunas. City Manager Koski advised this was a signalized intersection but Loma is a 30 ft. street and investigation shows a traffic hazard in negotiating the turn. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen=Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Item 8: Recommend installation radar signing per attached loca- tions: Asst. City Manager Koski advised this was to give proper notification of the use of radar equipment which has been approv- ed for purchase in the budget, signs to be placed on'majoi city streets entering the City. Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the locations as recommended, Council- man Dickason seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None item 10: Placement of no stopping at any time signs north side of Olive St. at Rosemead. Asst. City Manager advised this was recommended in conjunction with double centerline striping. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: ITEM 2 DOUBLE DRIVE. Asst. City Manager Koski advised the commission recommended to the Council the installation of a raised berm down the center -of Double Drive in area between Live Oak and City limits.. He ad- vised thb original destgn'called for striping but discussions with Traffic Engineer and Commission the recommendation for a raised berm was made to which the County has agreed, and which will increase the cost $2,000. with City share approximately $1,000. The raised mediawwouid be 14 ft. wide. There followed considerable discussion regarding the treatment of the area which at present calls for black top. The Council felt this should be treated more like the raised area above Las Tunas Dr. in Arcadia to carry out the same theme in planting. It was agreed that if so the water pipes should be installed before the paving is done. Councilman Nunamaker made a motion to have the berm installed and for the staff to investigate the cost of installing the water pipes of sufficient size to serve the area at a later date, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyreil, Merritt NOES:, Councilmen -None ABSEN: Councilmen -None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -382: Warrants C. Demands. City Manager Woollett presented Resolution #64 -3.02 'iarrants & Demands Nos. 52.8 through No. 5344 in the sum of $67 850.63. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 6L. -382, Council- man Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as •Follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyreil, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. COMMUNICATIONS: a. City Manager Woollett presented letters from the Los Angeles County Boundary Commission re proposed annexations 1964 -1 City of San Gabriel, #67 City of So. El Monte, #3 City of Arcadia. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried. 17. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Chas. Oakley, 6164 N. Rosemead, complained about the new owners of the property previously owned by Mr. Janus, stating they have six cars and they strip them down and they are soread all over the lot which makes it unsightly. He advised a Mr. McDougall now 637 Council Minutes, July 13, 1954, page 4 lives there and the property is owned by ',-dm. E. Cunningham, 1609 Sierra Madre Villa Ave., Pasadena. The City Manager advis- ed this was the first time he had reported this problem to the City and that the staff would check it out. Mr. Joe Ronstad, 6641 Barela, spoke again in support of declar- ing Oct. 24 as United Nations Day. Mr. Wm. Haughsted, 9444 Olema, congratulated the Council on their stand and opposed any further action by the Council to approve the proclamation. Mr. D. Zahner, 5753 Golden West St. was also opposed 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: It was decided to combine items 17 and 18 on this subject and Councilman Harker made a statement regarding his position. He had recommended reconsideration at the last Council meeting and this was approved unanimously by the Council to be brought up at tonights meeting, which gave the people an opportunity to express themselves by mail, telephone, and in person. The total response he received was less than .2% of adult population of Temple City, excluding anonymous mail which indicated any action was not of great concern to the community. However he was disturbed by the contents of some of the mail which was very distasteful and hate propoganda of a positively disgusting nature and with which he absolutely wanted no identity. The response although small was equally divided for and against the previous action taken by the Council. In- researching previous actions by the Council pertaining to Pro- clamations for various activities, he felt a prec *dent had been established, End he moved to instruct the Mayor to proclaim October 24 as United Nations Day, Councilman Nunamaker seconded. Mrs. Hazel Zeller, 6351 N. Sultana, San Gabriel, spoke in oppos- ition to U. N. Day. City Manager iti°oollett advised the Council that of the letters received in this regard 61 letters were against the proclamation and 27 letters indicated approval of the proclamation, and also that some of the letters were from organizations representing a group iof people. Councilman Tyrell reiterated his feelings that the Council should not become in- volved with the type of discussion heard tonight, and he did not think it appropriate for the Council to make a declaration on this as a legal matter when we know so little about it and when we do not have a representative vote of the people of the town. In Monrovia nothing was done, In Alhambra', San Gabriel and Arcadia nothing was done and no reaction of the people but in Temple City because of some material in the paper the people go outlandish. He felt the Council should not concern themselves about this. Boysen Banning, 10316 E. Olive, felt we were all part of the United Nations and we should get behind it and if things are not richt do something to correct them., Councilman Dickason stated every year the President requests this and he thought it good that this.community does consider this on a local level. Mayor Merritt called for the vote. AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker,1Nunamaker, NOES; Councilmen- Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Dickason asked about the drainage problem on Kauffmar. Ave. and the City Attorney advised Waade Realty had advised they were going to do something about development there and he would check and see what was going on. At present they have built some sort of ditch that has been draining any excess water off. The City Manager advised a request for a zone variance to con- struct buildings just south of Lower Azusa is coming before the Planning Commission and this can be discussed at that time. Mayor Merritt requested the Planning Commission to do some check- ing on bill boards. The City Manager advised when brought up before the Council some time ago that the Council prohibited construction of any more bill boards :until the new zoning ordi- nance was adopted. This ordinance has been adopted and it pro- vides for sign boards in C M and M•::Zones. The City Manager presented a proposed Agreement for the assess- ment Engineers Krelle & Lewis for proposed Parking District #4, and recommended the Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk 638 Council Minutes, July 13, 1964, page 5 to sign on behalf 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 The City Manager presented Tract #29492 map, a new subdivision. The preliminary map was approved by the Planning Commission and Council and now returns to Council with recommendation for fin- al approval and recommendations as follows: 1. approval of the map 2. acceptance of streets & easements as offered for dedication on said map 3. approval & acceptance of following work agreements and bonds after approval by City Attorney a. Agreement to install sanitary sewers as re- quired by subject tract, and surety bond in amount of $3400. executed by J. B. Weber Dev, elopment Co., Inc. & Firemans Insurance Co. c. Agreement by J. B. Weber Dev. Co. guarantee- ing setting of survey monuments, tie points & tie notes and furnishing surety bond in amount of $850. executed by J. B. Weber Dev. Co. & Firemans Fund Insurance Co. 4. recommends the Council finds as follows: a. the J. B. Weber Dev. Co. Inc., subdivider, has in good faith attempted to secure signa- tures of Merchant Trust Co., easement holder has been unable to do so & a refusal to ac- cept the map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider. b. that J. B. Weber Dev. Co. subdivider, has in good faith attempted to secure an outright offer of dedication from So. Counties Gas Co., has been unable to do so, and a refus- al to accept the map for recording would work undue hardship on the subdivider. Councilman Tyrell moved approve the recommendations as submittec by John A. Lambie, City Engineer, Councilman Nunamaker 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 new Agreement with the County En- gineer which provides services rendered to us on Subdivisions, adopted by the County, and in order to continue checking final subdivisions for the City the new County Ordinance requires the Agreement, which is in conformance with the previous one, and he recommended approval and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City. Councilman Dickason so moved, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote as follows to carry: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT:Councilmen -None The City Manager brought up for Council consideration whether or not the City should hold an open house as this building is al- most completed. He suggested that after the vacation periods when everyone is back at work to hold an open house, provide a display of fire and police equipment in parking lot, etc., and he requested. Following discussion it was felt an open house should be held sometime in September and on a Sunday afternoon, with Councilmen and Commissioners present, and light refresh,' ments, and the staff will come up with recommendations at a later date. Councilman Nunamaker asked about the Jack in the Box and the City Manager advised there was a new manager who would have to file for a new license, and both Sheriff's Dept. and staff were working with the owners and think we can work it out. 639 Council Minutes, July 13, 1964, page 6 Assistant City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 64 -390, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. He advised the Council had passed a Resolution on the proposed budget, and this one follows up on that and adopts the budget. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -390, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None. 19, ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried, with Council to adjourn to August 10, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. Council agreed to not hold a second meeting in July and to adjourn to the first regular meet- ing date in August. Council adjourned at 9:10 P. M. � 4 ATTEST: ayor 1 640