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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1964-08-10_Regular 1964C 1 T Y C O U N C I L TEMPLE CITY,' CALIFORNIA' August 10, 1964 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by. Mayor Pro -Tem Harker at 7:30 P.M., followed by invocation given 2. by Rev. Hamby of the Comm. Methodist Church of Temple City 3. Pledge of Allegiance followed led by Mayor Pro -Tem Harker. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen - Merritt ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: (a) Special Meeting, June 29, 1964: Mayor Prc -Tem Harker corrected the word "unanimous" in Item No. 4 to read "anonymous ". Councilman Dickason moved to ap- prove the Minutes of June 29, 1964 as corrected, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt (b) Regular Meeting, July 13, 1964: City Manager Woollett corrected the word "media" on Pg. 3, under Matters from City Officials, to "median "; and on Pg. 4, Item 13, last paragraph, should be Boyce O'Banion, rather than Boysen Banning. Councilman Nunamaker stated that under Matters from City Officials, his motion should have read "investigate the cost and install ". Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the Minutes of July 13, 1964 as corrected, seconded by Councilman Dickason and car- ried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. TEMPLE CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: Presentation of Facts Con- cerning Bond Issue for September 15, 1964: School Superintendent, Dr. M. John Rand, presented the facts con- cerning the Bond issue and stated his purpose was not to seek en- dorsement by the City Council, but merely to relay facts in order to gain active support by community leaders. He introduced Mr. Al Pfalzer, who in turn presented an audio- visual presentation put together by a Citizens Committee composed of parents repre- senting all of the schools in the Temple City Unified School District. Those narrating were: Rod Buchan for Longden School, Matt Jacobs for La Rosa School, Ev Lindbery, Clover School; Russ Hickle for Emperor School, Jack Littler for Oak Ave. School, and Sandy Benjamin for the High School. Each stressed the needs for their particular school, while Otto Mason, Business Manager for the School District spoke of District needs. Although the Council as a body was not in a legal position to endorse the Bond Issue, each Councilman individually gave their wholehearted support. Councilman Nunamaker moved to request the City Attorney to draw a Resolution urging the people to get out and vote, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt NEW BUSINESS: SISTER CITY: Councilman Nunamaker announced that the Sister City Committee has .selected the city. of Magdalena, Sonora, Mexico for 641 Council Minutes, August 10, 1964, Page 2 our Sister City. A Sister City Convention is being held in Guad- alajara, Mexico on Aug. 23, 24, and 25th and a delegation has been chosen to attend, among which is Councilman Nunamaker and Planninc; Commissioner Ray Johnston. Dr. Rand gave a report of his visit to Magdalena and the similarities of the two communities. He plans on a program of Sister City relations whereby a group of 20 youngsters from Magdalena would spend the summer in Temple Cit; and live in our homes, while 20 Temple City children would live in Magdalena in selected homes there. Mrs. Lou Clarkson, Chairman of the Sister City Committee, read Resolution No. 64 -393, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE CITY OF MAGDALENA, SONORA, MEXICO TO BECOME A SISTER -CITY IN THE PEOPLE -TO- PEOPLE PROGRAM AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF MAGDALENA TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID FROGRAM. Councilman Dickason moved to approve Resolution No. 64 -393, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt There followed a discussion concerning the expenses of the dele- gates to the Sister City Convention in Guadalajara. Councilman Nunamaker moved to authorize actual or necessary automobile ex- penses not to exceed $500., seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Ncne A 5- minutes recess was called at 8:55. Meeting resumed at 9: P.M. 7. TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: City Manager doollett advised that the terms of Traffic Commis- sioners Sale and Benedict expire this month and it is up to the City Council to make a decision as to whether to make an appoint- ment at this time or hold a closed personnel session for this purpose, although this must be done before the first meeting in September. Since there are several requests from individuals wishing to serve on a City Commission, Councilman Tyrell moved to set a personnel session at 7:00 P.M. prior to the next Council Meeting on August 24, 1964, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried. 8. COOPERATIVE STREET PROJECT: West side of Golden West, Olive to Blackley Streets: City Manager Woollett advised petitions with 100% signatures has been received requesting curb, gutter and street widening. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve and set a public hearing for 7:30 P.M. August 24, 1964, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 9. REQUEST FOR CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION: (a) Olive Street, north side, Hilton to Cloverly (b) Longden Ave., north side, Sultana to Livia City Manager advised signatures on both these petitions exceed the 60% required. Councilman Tyrell moved to set public hearings on both Olive St. and Longden Ave. for 7:30 P.M., August 24, 1964, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 642 Council Minutes, August 10, 1964, Page 3 10. TRACT NO. 12.5148 - ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS ET AL: City Manager advised the work has been satisfactorily completed. Councilman Dickason moved to approve the work and cancel the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $4,000., seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 11. FIRE CODE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: City Attorney Shatford advised the new Los Angeles County Fire Code and Health Code will necessitate an amendment to the Muni- cipal Code, and he will prepare an ordinance to be Presented at the next Council meeting. 12. PURCHASE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000., $1,000,000. and $25,000. at a cost of $3,789. City Manager ad- vised this includes liability, Fire, Comprehensive but not Work - mans Compensation. The staff has spent considerable time in try- ing to determine, in the light of past experience, what kind of policy the City should have and what reputable company would give the most reasonable price, which proved to be General Insurance Company. The agent handling this company is Carl Clark Insurance. Council questioned whether other insurance agents had been asked to bid on this insurance and Mr. Woollett advised that other agents had been contacted and all felt this was the best we could do. Since the present policy has already expired and the City is presently on a binder, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the purchase of insurance as proposed, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt It was agreed that prior to the time this insurance runs out, the matter be brought before the City Council for consideration. 13. TRACT #28317 - COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY, EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT FROM JUNE 24, 1964 to JUNE 24, 1965. City Manager .tiloollett advised that M. W. Finley Company, engin- eers for the Community Disposal Industrial Tract, has requested an extention of time because of numerous delays they have en- countered. Councilman Tyrell moved to grant a one year extension, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 14. TRACT #28317 - FINAL MAP: City Manager stated the revised map for Tract #28317 is essen- tially the same as the preliminary map. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the map and accept the streets and assessments and accept the work agreements and bonds after approval by the City Attorney, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 15. STREET S '!EEP I NG CONTRACT 'RBI TH COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY: Mr. Woollett introduced Mr. Chester Otting, Secretary and Manager of Community Disposal. Council felt the contract agreeable and Councilman Tyrell moved that contract as submitted be approved and City Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 643 Council Minutes, August 10, 1964, Page 4 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: (a) Item 8 - Mark alley located south and east of intersection at Temole City Blvd. and Lower Azusa Rd. Traffic Engineer Envall advised there is a private parking lot adjacent to this alley and more effective parking would result it alley were marked for delineation, with a 4" line along northerly side. (b) Item - Placement of "Not a Through Street" sign on south side of Randwick at east line of Glickman. Mr. Envall stated this is standard Procedure to sign cul -de -sac streets in this manner. It was also recommended by the Traffic Commission that sub - dividers be required to install signs where required. (c) Item 13 - Place 18 ft. of red curb marking on west side oF Agnes north of Las Tunas and 15 ft. of red curb on east side � of Agnes south of Las Tunas. Mr. Envall advised this will increase sight distance for turning movements. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the Traffic Commission re- commendations, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Counilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 17. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -391: Warrants & Demands, Nos. 53',5 through 5463 in the sum of $80,441.61. City Manager Woollett advised that checks #5407 and 5408 are drawn to the City Treasurer and City Manager for a trip to Sacramento. Last year the City Manager and Assistant City Manager made this trip and were successful in picking up ad- ditional sales Tax Revenue. The reason for this trip is prim- arily the same, and also in hopes of accomplishing a rather thorough analysis of basic sources of revenue (where it comes from) and try to arrive at a basic formula For the Future. Meetings will be held with State personnel to try and stream- line some of our operations. Councilman Nunamaker asked why so many checks were to out -of- town merchants and was advised by City Manager that staff makes as many purchases as possible within the City, but in many cases local merchants either do not have the merchandise or the price is less elsewhere. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve Resolution No. 64 -391, seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by the Following roll call vote.: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt 18. COMMUNIC/.TI%DNS: (a) City of Gardena - Resolution protesting imposition of County's Public Health License fees. Mr. Woollett explaine, that since new changes in processes, the County is not re- covering the amount of money they have to spend and have changed the fee schedule. The County has a right to do this and this is what Gardena is, objecting to. City Attor- ney advised he will draw a memo of explanation. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, seconded and carried. (b) City oF Santa Monica: Resolution Urging Adoption of State Legislation authorizing+ local control of gambling. City Manager advised Council that since the Agenda was made up, twc similar Resolutions have been received. City Attorney Shatford felt it would be far more favorable if the :tale would amend the laws to control gambling and re- word cld sections. Then different communities adopt dif- ent laws it creates untold confusion. There is better law 61+4 Council Minutes, Aug. 10, 1964, Page 5 enForcement, expecially in contract cities, iF there is a standard law. Mr. Shatford offered to draw a Resolution and further clarify. (c) Boundary Commission: Proposed Annexations #31),3, 348, 349 and ?51, City of El Monte. Councilman Nunamaker moved to receive and file, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried. II 1 9 . TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUD I E 3CE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: (a) Bob Halle, reporter For the Alhambra Post Advocate addressee the Council and expressed appreciation for all cooperation and knowledge he has received from officials and staff dur- ing his two years coverage of the City news. He has ac- cepted another position and wished to say good -bye to all. (b.) Mr. Jun i os Parkhurst, representing the Senior Citizens on the Sister City Committee, stated that during his European tour he and his wife visited Hammerfest, Norway, the most northerly city in the world. He was presented with a framed certificate cF welcome, and suggested that Temple City might show cordiality by having some particular item, which might be given to Foreign visitors. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: (a) City Manager advised a request was received From the Kiwanis Club for permission to conduct a telephone solicitation for advanced sale of Circus tickets to merchants only. This is For their annual Kids Day program at Live Oak Park. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried. 1 (b) request for Charitable Solicitation was also received from the United Church Women to conduct their annual UNICEF drive on Halloween. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, seconded by Council- man Nunamaker and carried. (c) Resolution No. 64 -392, appointing Mark Alien Landgreen as part -time employee for the Recreation Department. Council- man Tyrell moved to ap;_roint, seconded by Councilman Nuna- maker and carried by the Following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: Merritt (d) Dedication of new City Hall: Chairman Al Lindberg oF the ? ?arks & Recreation Commission suggested that a Navy Band be obtained to play a band concert in Temple City Park in conjunction with the Formal dedication of the new City Hall. All agreed it sounded like a good idea, and to make plans. (e) Councilman Nunamaker asked about policy on location of bill- boards and was advised that present zoning ordinance per- mits billboards in CM zones only. (f) City Attorney Shatford advised of the present status of IIParking Districts and will have report at the and of week. 21. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Dickason and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM to the next regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. on August 2': -, 1964 at the City Hall, 5938 N. Kauffman Ave., Temple City. A closed personnel session for the purpose of appointment oF two TraFFic Engineers wi 1 l be held in the Conference roorn at 7:00 P.M. ATTEST: i ty�C c_3 '7iJ Mayor 645