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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1965-01-11_Regular 1965C O U M C I L M I NUT E S TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA JANUARY 1 1 , 1965 INITIATION: 1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by 2. Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Nunamaker gave the invoca•• 3. tion followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mayor Merritt. 4.% ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Wool Lett, Jr. Asst. City Manager Koski, & Traffic Eng. Envall 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: a. regular meeting of Dec. 14, 1964 b. public hearing adjourned meeting Parking Dist. #2, Dec. 17/64 Councilman Harker moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 1964, and the minutes of the adjourned meeting for public hearing on assessments of Parking District #2 held on December 17, 1964, Councilman Dickason 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 -143: 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 64 -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 Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES :. Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64 -143, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 7. RESOLUTION NO, 65 -427: re Home Rule City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 65 -427 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF -. ORNIA, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT A GENERAL STATUTE RETURNING "HOME RULE" TO THE CITIES OF CALIFORNIA. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt, Councilman Tyrell 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: 7:30 P. M. a. Glickman Ave., 4800 -5000 block east and west sides, Lower Azusa to La Rosa b. Daines Dr. 10800 block north and south sides, Welland to McCulloch. Councilman Dickason moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded and carried. Asst. City Manager Koski reported on the east side of Glickman Ave. 60.2% had signed the petition, on the west side of Glickman Ave. 90.1% had signed the petition. That on Daines Dr. on the south side 80% had signed the petition and on the north side 69.7% had signed the petition. Mayor Merritt then asked if anyone wished to speak for or against these installations. Mr. Joe Parmer, 4922 Glickman, stated he was not in favor, and hiE property is on the east side of Glickman. 689 Council Minutes, January 11, 1965, page 2 Mr. :Wickman, on the west side of Glickman and owner of Lot 12 asked regarding percentage of signers in his block. No one else came forward to speak. The Asst. City Manager advised that Daines Dr. is a non - dedicated street and we have the agreements for dedicating on the south side of the street, the County owns the north side and have offer ed it for road purposes. Councilman Harker moved to close the public hearings, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried. Councilman Harker moved to find the projects to be in public in- terest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done, 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 8. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT: NORTH SIDE OF LEMON, OAK TO TEMPLE CITY BLVD Asst. City Manager Koski advised if the sidewalks were placed next to the curb seven trees would be removed, and if adjacent to the property line three trees on the corner would have to be re- moved. He recommended continuation from present location of sidewalks at the High School adjacent to the property line to the corner. Earl Dietrich, owner of property at corner of Lemon and Oak, spok against installation at the property line as it would be only about 12 ft. from his living room. He preferred the sidewalk next to the curb. Roy Baker, 9433 Lemon, also wanted the sidewalk next to the curb. Councilman Tyrell moved to take out the trees all the way from th, ease driveway to Oak and install the sidewalks along the curb and put in new trees, Councilman Nunamaker seconded. Following con- siderable discussion the motion was voted upon as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Merritt The motion did not carry. Councilman Dickason moved to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done in accordance with the recommendation, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Merritt NOES: Councilman - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None NEW BUSINESS: 9. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 3: Res. 65 -429 approving report and setting time and place of hearing, and Ord. 65 -144 declaring intention to form and to acquire and improve lands proposed in petition. City Manager Woollett read title to Resolution No. 65 -429 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF- ORNIA, APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THER: ON. He advised this sets the public hearing for March 11, 1965, at 7 :30 P. M. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -429, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by called vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Manager Woollett read title to Ordinance No. 65 -144 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INT£N TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 3 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS FOR PARKING PLACES, AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -144 Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and carried by the following callec 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, 690 Council Minutes, January 11, 1965, page 3 10. PARKING DISTRICT NO. 4: Res. 65 -430 approving report and setting time and place of hearing, and Ord. 65 -145 declaring intention to form and to acquire and improve lands proposed in petition. City Manager Woollett read title to Resolution No. 65 -430 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIF- ORNIA, APPROVING REPORT AND FIXING TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING THEREON. He advised this set the public hearing for March 18, - 1965, at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 65 -430, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -N-one ABSENT: Councilmen -None City Manager Woollett read title to Ordinance No. 65 -145 AN ORDI- NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE INTEN- TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO FORM VEHICLE PARKING D I S., TRICT NO. 4 OF SAID CITY AND TO ACQUIRE AND IMPROVE LANDS FOR PAR;' ING PLACES, AS PROPOSED IN THE PETITION THEREFOR, AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Councilmar Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -144, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vc vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -Done ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was the first reading no further action was taken. 11. RENEWAL AGREEMENT #35 FOR FIVE YEARS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE SERVICE OF THE COUNTY COMMENCING MAY 25, 1965. The City Manager advised it was necessary to renew the agreement for these services and also stated that at any time the Council desired they could terminate these services by a reasonable notic to the County. Discussion followed regarding renewal, termination, and possibil- ities and advantages of developing a business license ordinance which would be for a nominal fee but would give the City a better opportunity to control licensing as pertained to zoning etc. The staff will determine what administrative costs would be and the Chamber of Commerce will also be asked to give the City recommendations which will be presented to the Council for consideration. Councilman Tyrell moved to renew the Agreement with the County for a five year period to May 24, 1970, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Dickason seconded,carried by the following called vote AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -426: adopting budget for expenditure of funds allocated from State Highway Fund to Cities. Asst. City Manager Koski presented the above Resolution. Council man Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -426, Councilman Nuna- maker seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. RECOMMENDATION OF REVISION OF MASTER PLAN FOR TREE PLANTING: Temple City Blvd., Workman to south city boundary. Asst. City Manager Koski presented the recommendation that the presently approved Carrotwood tree for the above location be changed to Lemon Bottlebrush to conform with the planting in the plan for Temple City Blvd. north of Las Tunas Dr. Following dis- cussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the recommendation, Councilman Dickason seconded, and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14. APPEAL ZONE VARIANCE: NO. 64 -140: Jean B..Moore City Manager Woollett advised this was the first appeal under the new zoning ordinance and unless there is a substantial change the Council will render an opinion on the . record, and he recom- 691 Council Minutes, January 11, 1965, page 4 mended this be continued until the next Council meeting which would give the Councilmen adequate time to study the records in the case. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconc ed, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 15. RESOLUTION NO. 64 -425: Re Storm Drain Private Drain No. 515 Asst. City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 64 -425 which transfers and conveys storm drain improvements, Private Drain No, 515, to L. A. County Flood Control for future operation, mainten- ance, repair and improvement and recommended its adoption as re- commended by the City Engineer, and that the Council authorize cancellation of the Faithful Performance Bond for this construc- tion in Tract #28317, in the sum of $4,000. with Surety the Pacific Employers Ins. Co., and principal Community Disposal Co. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -425 and to authorize cancellation of the faithful performance bond as re- commended, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 16. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS & RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS: A. Tract #28317, Community Disposal Co., Bond #O1 -B -97677 Pacific Employers Ins. Co., sewers constructed under Private Contract #6854. B. Tract #28607, Noel & Mary Rita Baldwin, Bond $11,000. Glens Falls Ins. Co. Sewers constructed under Private Contract #6760. C. Tract #29492, J. B. Weber Dev. Co. Inc., Bond #C- 7050818, Firemans Ins. Fund Co. in amount of $3400. Sewers constructed under Private Contract #6938. City Manager Woollett presented the above listed sewer installa- tions for acceptance by the City for public use, and for cancella- tion of the Faithful Performance Bonds for this work as listed. Councilman Nunamaker moved to accept the listed sanitary sewers as listed for public use and to authorize the cancellation of the faithful performance bonds as listed, Councilman Tyrell seconded, . carried by the following called vote: AYES: Counci lmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merri't:t,. NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 17. REQUESTED TIME EXTENSION TRACT #29316, Arcadia Engineering Co. City Manager Woollett presented a request for time extension from the Arcadia Engineering Co. as approval of their tentative tract expires on January 12, 1965, and recommended a six month's extension. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Harker secondec and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Traffic Engineer Envall presented Traffic Commission recommenda- tions as follows: Item 6. Installation of "Not a Through Street " sign at following cul de sac streets: a. south side of Jaylee Dr. at east line of Loma Ave. b. east side Harker Dr. at north line of Broadway. c. east side of Ardsley Dr. at north line of Sparklett. d. north side Robinhood Ave. at west line of Ryland. e. north side of Bogue St. at west line of Pal Mal. f.north side of Danbury at west line of Pal Mal. g. south side Sparklett at east line of Pal Mal. h. south side Arrowood Dr. at east line of Pal Mal. I. south side of Roseglen at east line of Pal Mal. j. south side Fairhall Ave. at east line of Pal Mal. k. north side Lora St. at west line of Persimmon. 1. north side Miloann at west line of Persimmon. m. west side of Arrowood St. at west line of Persimmon. n, north side La Rosa St. at west lire of Persimmon, 692 Council Minutes, January 11, 1965, page 5 Item 11 6A. installation of Blvd. Stop sign with stop and stop bar pavement markings on La Rosa Dr. at west approach to Encinita Ave. Item 11 6C. installation of pavement markings on west side of Baldwin Ave. at approach to narrow portion opposite Daines Dr. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the re- commendations of the Traffic Commission as presented, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None There followed considerable discussion concerning the alignment of the street at Encinita and Longden and west curved approach to this intersection. Mr. Woollett will get a status report prepar- ed and to the Council concerning this problem. 19. SALE OF SURPLUS PARKING METERS: City Manager Woollett stated the City still owned 274 surplus Miller parking meters which,can be sold at auction through the L. A. County Purchasing & Storage Dept. on behalf of the City.; Following a lengthy discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to keep the meters for possible future use in parking lots etc., Council- man Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell NOES: Councilmen- Harker, Merritt ABSENT: Councilmen -None 20. RESOLUTION NO. 65L428: Warrants & Demands City Manager Woollett presented Resolution No. 65 -428, warrants and demands No. 5927 through No. 6039, in the sum of $45,863..78 Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65-428, Council- man Dickason seconded, carried by the following called vote:,. AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen-None ABSENT: Councilmen -None CORRESPONDENCE. 21. a, City of Albany, Res. #64 -95, re destruction of education pro- cesses at state supported accommodations. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Dickason seconded and carried. b. City Manager Woollett presented a letter from'. the L. A. Count Boundary Commission re proposed annexation #35 to Arcadia and 1964 -65 to City of San Gabriel. Councilman Dickason moved to receive and file, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried. 22. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK: Harriet Pearls, a member of the Rhetoric Toastmistress Club re- quested a Proclamation for Febr. 21 -27 as Toastmistress Week. Councilman Dickason so moved, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried. Bertha Rains, advised the Council of a questionairre being sent to teachers and students regarding library services in the commun ity, and will later report to the Council the results of the sur- Bob �Garvin, 9651 Nadine, reported on the property at Broadway and Temple City Blvd. which is to be demolished and re= built. He stated it was a safety hazard with broken glass and unsightly which will be acted upon by the staff. Councilman Nunamaker asked regarding parking on the road ease- ments between the curb and property line and also between the property line and the improvements on the property. City Manager Woollett will check with the sheriff's department as well as on zoning and report back to the Council. 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Harker reported to the Council on the League of Calif. Cities meeting and that they were considering a joint meeting being set up with the Contract Cities group and wanted Council reaction to such a meeting. The Councilmen felt this was just another approach to consolidation of the two groups which the League favors and Contract Cities opposes.. 693 Council Minutes, January 11, 1965, page 6 Councilman Nunamaker reported on the Sister City program as it concerns their visit here for the Camellia Festival. They are expecting about 80 people from Magdalena, Mexico for the event. He advised the Committee needs two large grand stands, to be put up and taken down, they need tables and chairs for the dinner at the new building of Community Disposal Co. and also tables and chairs at the Carnival to be placed on the Library patio and to be reserved for the Sister City hosts and guests where the Senior Citizens will be serving doughnuts and coffee to them. Councilman Tyrell felt the City should provide the things.they have asked for, the grand stands for the parade, tables and chairs for the luncheon, use of the park, tables and chairs for Sat. night „and whatever over -time necessary for park maintenance per- sonnel to set up and take down the requested equipment, Councilman Harker seconded and carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell,.M rritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Nunamaker asked about the annexation at Longden and Rosemead and the City Manager advised the petition is being signec . and the City has agreement with other cities to support the 're- quest. Asst. City Manager Koski presented the low bidders on Temple City Park Addns, and Live Oak Park restrooms and parking lot. At Live Oak Park the low bidder was Saviano Constr. Co. of South `E.lti, Monte at $17,000. and at Temple City Park the Brentwood Landscap- ing Co. of Bellflower at $35,203. He recommended the two con- tracts be awarded these two low bidders. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to award the bids as recommended and in- struct the City Attorney to prepare owner - contractor agreements, and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Counc.isl°ien -None ABSENT: Councilmen-None Traffic Engineer Envall brought up the four signals in City and recommended mast arms at Las Tunas and Encinita, Las Tunas and Oak and Las Tunas and Golden ':test, and Garibaldi and Temple City Blvd. where it narrows. He advised the cost was $17,500 without mast arms and about $1500. additional for mast arms. He also recommend ed moving controls at Primrose and Camellia to side streets at a cost of about $500 or $600, Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the modifications adding the mast arms as recommended and to authorize going to bid for them, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote: AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 24. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried. Council adjourned at 10:30 P. M. Next regular meeting orthe City Council on January 25, 1965, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 593` =3 Kauffman Ave., Temple City. ATTEST: City C l er7 Mayor 694