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TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 14, 1964
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
2. Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M. Father Burch of St. Lukes Catholic
Church of Temple City gave the invocation, followed by the Pledge
3. of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Merritt.
4. ROLL C'LL:
PRESENT: Councilmen: Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney ShatFord and City Manager Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Harker moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council held on Nov-
ember 23, 1964, as mailed, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED. BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -142: 2nd reading.
City Manager !^loollett read title to Ordinance No. 64 -142 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEND-
ING SECTION 8100 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
GLASS DOORS AND GLASS PANELS, & THE RE- NUMBERING OF THE CHAPTER
ON REVIEWING STANDS, GRANDSTANDS AND BLEACHERS. Councilman
Harker moved to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No.
64 -142, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: CURB & GUTTER:
Councilman Dickason moved to open the Public Hearing, Councilman
Harker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
Asst. City manager Koski presented the following locations for
public hearing;
A. north side Olive, Cambury to Baldwin, and advised 52% of
block has existing curb and gutter and the sole owner of the
remainder is in favor with adequate width given to parking
entry.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
B. east side McCulloch, Daines to Freer, and advised this sec-
tion is non- dedicated street. There is 100% sign up on peti-
tion and all will sign agreement whereby they will dedicate
right of way necessary for a dedicated street.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
C. Temple City Blvd., east side Sparklett to Lower Azusa at
followine addressee:
1. 4836 Temple City Blvd. 56 ft. frontage, 2. 4830 r
Temple City Blvd. 56 ft. frontage, 3. 4324 Temple
City Blvd. 46 ft. frontage, 4. 4816 Temple City Blvd.
55 ft. frontage. He advised curb and gutter exists
on 73% of the footage with Five property owners remaining
representing 213 ft.
Richard M. McKee, 4836 Temple City Blvd., requested informa-
tion regarding procedure and installation.
No one else came forward to speak for or against.
D. Temple City Blvd. east side La Rosa to Sparklett at following
locations: 1. 5008 Temple City Blvd. 60 ft. frontage, 2.
5002 Temple City Blvd. 60 ft. frontage.
He advised curb and gutter exists representing 80% of footage
and these two properties remain representing 120 ft.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
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E. Temple City Blvd. 5238 representing 30 ft. frontage. He
advised 96% of block has curb and gutter, with just this one
property remaining representing 30 ft.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
F. Lemon Ave., north side Oak to Temple City Blvd. He advised
this petition called for curb, gutter and sidewalk on the
following locations: 1. 9433 Lemon Ave. 96.5 ft. frontage,
9427 Lemon Ave. 80 ft. Frontage, 3. 9413 Lemon Ave.
100.5 ft. frontage, 4. 9401 Lemon Ave. 120 ft. frontage.
He advised 77% of the block has curb and gutter, and 68%
has sidewalk existing. The four properties remaining repre-
sent 397 ft. of frontage.
Earl Dietrich, 9401 Lemon, favored sidewalk but would have
only 10. ft. from property line to house to which he objected
Merle Funk, 9413 Lemon, did not object to curb and gutter but
did not see the need for sidewalks.
Robert Brooks, 9427 Lemon, asked for information regarding
costs of installation.
No one else came forward at this time to speak for or against
G. Lemon Ave. south side Oak to Temple City Blvd. at 9504
Lemon Ave. He advised there is 84% existing curb and gutter
and this one property without representing 62 ft.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
H. Agnes Ave., west side Olive to Howland: 3662 Olive 147 ft.
frontage. He advised 51% existing curb and gutter on the
west side.
4. L. Bolter, asked for information concerning rebate and
costs.
No one else came forward to speak for or against.
I, Agnes Ave. east side Olive to Howland, at 9904 Olive 145 ft.
frontage. No one came forward to speak for or against.
J, Agnes Ave. east side La Rosa to Lower Azusa at the following
locations: 1. 5014 Agnes Ave. 55 ft. frontage, 2. 5020 Agnes
Ave. 65 ft. frontage 3. 5023 Agnes Ave. 135 ft. frontage.
He advised there is 82% existing curb and gutter with 255 ft..
still required.
No one came forward to speak for or against.
Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearings, seconded an
carried. Councilman Tyrell moved that with the exception of the
sidewalks in Item F that the projects be found in the public in-
terest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work
to be done, and that the sidewalks be continued to next meeting
and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the road
deeds for dedication, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried
by the Following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Munamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The Asst. City Manager presented the petition for public hearing
on the north side of Daines Dr. Hallowell to Halifax signed by
100% of the property owners. Councilman Tyrell moved to open the
public hearing, seconded and carried. No one came Forward to .
speak for or against. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public
hearing, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote carried the
motion unanimously. Councilman Tyrell moved to find the project
to be in the public interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets
to cause the work to be done, Councilman Harker seconded, carried
by the Following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
PUBLIC HEARING: CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENT: 10619 Daines Drive
The Asst, City Manager advised this was a completed curb and
gutter project, the property owner did not hire a contractor and
the City installed at a cost of $2.40 per ft., and therefore
the property owner should not be granted the rebate, and recom-
mended the assessment of $168. be approved.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Councilman
Tyrell seconded and carried. Mayor Merritt asked if any one wish-
ed to speak for or against, and no one came forward. Councilman
Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Tyrell
seconded and carried. Councilman Tyrell moved the assessment
be made in accordance with the. recommendation, Councilman Harker
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seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
7. RESOLUTION NO, 64 -419: Catherine M. Capp Variance
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 64 -419 RESO-
LUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY GRANTING
THE APPEAL OF CATHERINE M. CAPP TO MODIFY DECISION OF THE PLANNII\
COMMISSION IN ZONE CASE NO. 64 -129. Councilman Harker moved to
adopt Resolution No. 64 -419, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ABSTAINING: Councilman - Tyrell
8. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -143: Amend. Mun. Code re fences. '1ST READ.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. C7k -143 AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING
SECTION 8115 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BARBED
WIRE AND ELECTRICALLY CHARGED FENCING, Councilman Tyrell moved
to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 64 -143, Councilman
Dickason seconded and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
As this was the first reading no Further action was taken.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -422: re parking restrictions on Baldwin Ave.
George Envall, Traffic Engineer, read title to Resolution No.
64 -422 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO POST BALD,1IN AVENUE BETWEEN
DAINES DRIVE AND LOWER AZUSA ROAD BETWEEN DECEMBER 26, 1964, AND
MARCH 11, 1965, (SUNDAYS EXCEPTED) WITH CERTAIN NO PARKING - TOW
AWAY SIGNS. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No.
64 -422, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -423: re additional traffic control from sheriff
George Envall, Traffic Engineer, read title to Resolution No.
64 -423 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LA.! ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This is for traffic control during the racing season and the
costs are paid by the Santa Anita Turf Club. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -423, Councilman Nunamaker se-
conded and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
RESOLUTION NO. 64 -424: re liability amendment agreement with
County.
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 64 -424 RE-
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHOR-
IZING EXECUTION OF ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
t1r. Shatford explained this protected the City when county em-
ployees were conducting City business and /or any suit was filed
on such employees concerning their conduct, etc. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -424, Councilman Nunamaker
seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. REPORT LEAGUE CALIF. CITIES DEC. 3 MEETING: Councilman Harker
Councilman Harker requested recommendations from the City Council
concerning their stand on proposed changes concerning the Local
Agency Formation Commission receiving salaries or payment for
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their services, and an amendment to County Ordinance #5582 per -
taining to turning over complete control to the Sheriff's Dept.
for emergency at time of major disaster. Also regarding the
Local Agency Formation Commission it was proposed they change
their name, also to end the power of the body to instigate annex-
ations. There followed a lengthy discussion concerning the pro-
posals, following which Councilman Tyrell moved to vote in favor
of the recommendations with the exception of compensation to the
Local Agency Formation Commission,(this motion pertaining only
to the recommendations concerning this Commission), Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The second request for advice regarding the City's position re-
garding the amendment to County Ordinance No. 6582 whereby the
Sheriff takes over control in a major disaster was presented by
Councilman Harker. Following considerable discussion the City
Manager recommended before making wishes of the Council known
that the City Attorney take some time and give a resume of exist-
ing state law as to who has authority during disaster. Following
his research and report to you a decision can then be made as to
the City's stand on this amendment.
13. RESOLUTION URGING STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A GENERAL STATUTE
RETURNING "HOME RULE" TO CITIES OF CALIFORNIA. Councilman Dicke -
son presented a recommendation that the City adopt a resolution
similar to one adopted by Culver City incorporating the above
request, Councilman Nunamaker seconded. There followed consider-
able discussion. The motion was carried by the following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt
NOES: Councilman - Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager Woollett presented Resolution No. 64 -133PC finding
proposed Parking District #3 conforms to the General Plan of
Temple City and Resolution No. 64 -134PC finding the proposed
Parking District #4 conforms to the General Plan of Temple City,
both resolutions adopted by the Planning Commission. Councilman
Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Dickason seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Item 3. Market Basket Parking Lot at Longden & Rosemead: place-
ment of red curb markings north side Longden commencing 107 ft.
east of east curb return of Rosemead Blvd. to point 19 ft. east
of said curb return; a distance of 84 ft, from second drive
easterly of Rosemead Blvd. and red curb markings on south side
Longden from point 35 ft. east of east curb return distance of
47 ft.
b. red curb -south side `:\Joocruff between Temple City Blvd.
& Camellia
c. Oak Ave. School Passenger Loading Zone on west side of
Oak commencing 214 ft. north of north curb line prolongation
of Emperor Ave. to point 254 ft. north of said north curb line
d. Golden West Ave. & Library Driveway: recommend placement
8 ft, red curb north of and 10 Ft. south of subject driveway
e, restricted parking east side Temple City Blvd. between
Lower Azusa Rd. and Olive St. beginning 11 P. M. on Dec. 31,
1564, and continuing until 5 A. M. January 1, 1S65, and authorizE
use of pre - warning reflectors prior to restricted area
f. installation of boulevard stop sign Alessandro at south
approach to Lower Azusa Rd.
Item 16. (3) Cloverly Ave. north of Broadway - recommend place-
ment of two signs, two posts, "No Stopping at any Time" with
arrows east side of Cloverly Ave, from point 20 ft. north of
north curb line to point 86 ft. north of said north curb line.
Item 11 recommend imrned,Iate nstaf:l at i on .of. markedt parkd,ng stal
on Primrose Ave. north of Las Tunas to Woodruff.
Also Resolution No. 64 -421 supporting Holiday Safety Program of
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Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council,
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the above recommendations to
the City Council.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the recommendations of the
Traffic Commission as presented and to adopt Resolution No.
64 -421, Councilman Harker seconded, roll call vote to carry as
fol lows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16. ZONE VARIANCE CASE #64 -139 APPEAL Carl G. Lindeman, 6202 N. Rose-
mead Blvd. Temple City.
City Manager Woollett requested this be held over until the next
Council meeting on January 11, 19)65. Councilman Tyrell so moved,
Councilman Harker seconded, and carried.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -1420: Warrants &- Demands
Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 64 -420, war-
rants and demands Nos. 5845 through 5926 in sum of $42,522.94,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following; called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
18. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. American Cancer Society: City Manager Woollett presented
a request for their annual appeal during April, 196:5. Councilman
Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried.
b. Charitable Solicitation Permits:
(1) Temple City Seventh Day Adventist Church for Christmas
caroling and solicitation Dec. 6 -9
(2) Senior Class of Temple City High School for car wash
Dec. 12, 10 AM to 4 PM at Rays Standard Station.
The City Manager stated due to the dates he had granted permissi-
on on these two requests and requested Council approval.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Dickason second-
ed, and carried.
c. L. A. County Boundary Commission: proposed Annexation #71
City of So. El Monte. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and
file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded and carried.
1 9 . TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE JH0 WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward to speak at this time.
20. MAtTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Nunamaker presented a letter from the Jr. Chamber of
Commerce requesting Jan. 17 -23 be proclaimed National 'Junior
Chamber of Commerce 'Week in Temple City. Councilman Nunamaker
so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded and carried.
Mayor Merritt presented a request from the T. C. Teenage Republi-
can Club to sell mistletoe to raise funds to build a float for
the Camellia Parade. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve,
Councilman Harker seconded and carried.
Councilman Dickason asked if anyone had any information regarding
proposed heliport in the area, with no further information at the
present time available.
Councilman Dickason also requested information regarding the
radar unit and City Manager 'Ioollett will have a report back to
the Council some time in January.
Following discussion regarding the Parking Districts Councilman
Dickason requested a schedule report on each district.
Councilman Tyrell reported on the Contract Cities Seminar program
and that this year it will be held between May 20 and 23 and at
the El Mirador.
Asst. City Manager Koski requested public hearings be set for
curb and gutter for (1) Glickman Ave. 5800 -5000 block east and
west side, Lower Azusa to La Rosa and (2) Daines Dr. 10800 block
north and south side Welland to McCulloch. Councilman Tyrell
moved to set public hearings on the above for 7 :30 P. M. on
January 11, 1965, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried.
City Manager Joollett recommended study sessions be scheduled for
once a month which would be open meetings. It was agreed to set
aside the last Thursday of each month starting in January at
7:30 P. M.
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The City Manager recommended after the first meeting in January
that the Council appoint two members to the Parks & Recreation
Commission and have a joint meeting with them. Also the Council
will have to appoint a Planninc; Commissioner to replace Norman
Erickson who will be leaving Febr. 1, 1965. These appointments
can be made at a personnel session following the regular meeting
on Jan. 11, 1965.
21. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn to December
17, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple City, Councilman Tyrell seconded and
carried. Council adjourned at 10 P. M.
ATTEST: ----Mayor
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