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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
MAY 10, 1565
IN IT IAT ION:
1. Mayor Harker called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M. Council -
2. man Nunamaker gave the invocation followed by the Plede of
3. Allegiance to the Flag led by the Mayor.
44. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin & City Manager Woollett,
Traffic Engineer Envall & Asst. City Manager Koski
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Adjourned Meeting of May 3, 1965; b. Regular Meetinc of May
4, 1965; Special Meeting of May 6, 1965.
City Manager "ool 1 ett requested approval of the May 3 and May 4
minutes be held over until the June 1 meeting. Councilman Dicka-
son moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 6
as mailed, Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion was carried
unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -154: 2nd read. Adding section relating to trash
collection areas..
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -154 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING MEW SUB-SECTION (c) TO
SECTION 8504 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TRASH
COLLECTION AREAS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further read-
ing of Ordinance No. 65 -154, Councilman Merritt seconded, the
motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Nunamaker moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 65 -154, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll
call vote to carry the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
7. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -155: 2nd read. Amending County Ordinance tdo.
5560 Licensing Ordinance, to authorize the City Manager to con-
sent or protest on behalf of the City Council.
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -155 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 6205 TO THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE CF BUSINESS
LICENSES. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 65 -155, Councilman Tyrell seconded, the motion was
unanimously carried. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordi-
nance No. 65 -155, Councilman Tyrell seconded, motion carried by
the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -Hone
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -156: 2nd read. Amendment to County Ordinance No.
654.4 to authorize removal of vehicles from streets after 72 hours
instead of 120 hrs. to conform with County amendment and request
for us to do likewise.
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -156 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING SECTION 3334 TO THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, THEREBY AMENDING SECTION 3305 OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY ORDINANCE 6544 RELATING TO TRAFFIC. Councilman
Nunamaker moved to waive further reading of Ordinance Mo. 65 -156
Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion was unanimously carried.
Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -156, Council-
man Merritt seconded, the motion was carried by the following
called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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9. ORDINANCE NO, 65 -157: re appeals from Planning Commission deci-
sions concerning; variance and conditional use permit application
City Manager'. 'oollett advised this had been referred to the
Planning Commission for review prior to the second reading.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -159: 2nd read. Re-establishing Parking Commis-
sion.
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -159 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3 TO AR-
TICLE VII OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A PARK -
ING COMMISSION. Councilman Merritt moved to waive further read-
ing of Ordinance No, 65 -159, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the
motion was carried unanimously. Councilman Dickason moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 65 -159, Councilman Merritt seconded, the
motion was carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
1 1 . ASSESSMENT HEARING FOR CURB & GUTTER: a. east side of Agnes,
Olive to Howland, b. east side of Temple City Blvd. La Rosa to
Sparklett.
City Manager :Joollett requested this public hearing be re -set
for 7 :30 P. M. June 1, 1965. Councilman Tyrell moved to re -set
the public hearing for June 1, 1965, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, the motion was carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -158: 1st read. codifying and amending sections
of the Zoning Ordinances No. 63 -107 and 53 -112.
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -158 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY CODIFYING AND READOPTING SEC-
TIONS 9100, 9100.1, 9100.2, 9100.3, 9100.4, 9100.5, AND 9100.6
AS NEW SECTIONS 1 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE
TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (t.1H I CH SAID ARTICLE IX I S HEREAFTER
TO BE KN0' /N AS THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY) , ADD -
ING NEW SECTION 1311 THERETO, AMENDING SECTIONS 24.00 AND 2501
THEREOF, AND CODIFYING ORDINANCE 63 -107. Councilman Tyrell
moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 65 -153, Council-
man Nunamaker seconded, the motion was carried unanimously.
As this was the first reading of this ordinance no further actior .
was taken.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -476: Requesting $6030, for Engineering from
State allocated gas tax funds for fiscal year 1965 -66.
Asst. City Manager Koski advised this was the epproval of the
budget proposal of $6000. for engineering funds for the 1965 -66
budget. Mr. Koski read title to Resolution No. 65 -476 RESGLUTIO
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPTING AND SUB-
MITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING
FUNDS. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -476,
Councilman Merritt seconded, motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT; Councilmen -None
RESOLUTION NO. 65 -475: Requesting $80,244. for Maintenance from
State allocated gas tax fund for fiscal year 1965 -66.
Asst. City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 65 -475
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADOPT-
ING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED
FROM THE STATE HIGHi'!AY FUND TO CITIES. Councilman Tyrell moved
to adopt Resolution No. 65 -175, Councilman Merritt seconded,
the motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. REQUEST FROM SUPERVISOR BONELLI: Support of proposed 20 sales
tax for County purposes. Mayor Harker presented the letter from
Supervisor Bonelli in which he requests City support of his pro-
posal for a County 20 sales tax to provide revenue for the Coun-
ty and to help relieve the burden placed upon the County propert
owner,
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tax payer. He also stated that the State was proposing a 1%
additional sales tax which would provide an estimated $59,4
million for State revenue, This would make a total sales tax
in the state of 50. He requested an expression of opinion of
the Council as to whether they wish to take action or File
the request. Following considerable discussion Councilman Nuna-
maker moved to co on record as opposing this proposal, Council-
man Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as
Follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -done
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. APPROVAL OF MASONRY WALL it RELEASE :F FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND
FOR TRACT #23':)07. :`EST SiDE OF PAL MAL BE'T:1EEN LIVE OAK iT D! 1NES
NOEL & MARY 3ALDWIN.
City Manager oollett presented a letter from the City Engineer
recommending the Council approve and accept the work in the
above named Tract #23607, and also that the Council cancel the
faithful performance bond for construction of masonry walls,
Principal Noel & Mary Rita Baldwin, Surety Glens Fails Insurance
Co. in the amount of $800. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve
the recommendations of the City Engineer, Councilman Dickason
seconded, and the motion was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION: Jr. Chamber of Com-
merce, Pres. Robert Garvin.
City Manager ;°!oollett advised the Jr. Chamber of Commerce had
requested this presentation be held over until June 1. Council-
man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the
motion was carried unanimously.
17. CLAIM FOR PERSONAL INJURbES: McMahon & Arkley, Attys.
City Manager'.loollett presented a claim For injuries sustained
by Kathy Dale while participating in a program at Live Oak Park,
This claim was filed.. by McMahon & Arkley, Attys. for Kathy Dale,,
Councilman Merritt moved to deny the claim and refer it to the
City insurance company, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call
vote to carry the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager 'r!oollett presented the Planning Commission recomm
mendation as follows: a. Planning Commission Resolution No.
65 -152PC recommends pre- zoning certain properties westerly of
Rosemead Blvd. between Emperor and Callita to R -1 Potential C -2,
and b. set a public hearing for 7 :30 P. M. June 1, 1965, and
notify the property owners. Councilman Tyrell made a motion in
accordance with the recommendations, Councilman Merritt seconded
and the motion was carried unanimously.
1S. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Item 5. TraFfic Engineer Enva11 presented the recommendation
that "No Stopping Between 7:00 and 5 :00 P. M. School Days Only"
signs be placed at the following locations:
1. East side of Temple City Blvd. between Camino Real and
Lemon Ave. and i5 ft. south of Lemon Ave.
2. South side of Lemon Avenue between 100 ft. east of Temple
City Blvd, to Trelawney Ave. ,
3. East and west sides of Trelawney Ave. between Lemon Ave. and
Olema St,
L }, North side of Lemon Avenue immediately east of Temple City
Blvd. 100 ft.
5. High school frontages on west side of Temple City Blvd„ and
north side of Lemon Ave.
Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve the re-
commendation, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried,
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Item 8. Rosemead Blvd. at Wedgewood and Live Oak: Engineer Envali
stated the Commission recommend a "Not a Through Street" sign on
the south side of Wedgewood at the west line of Rosemead with the
Live Oak and Rosemead sign to remain the same. Councilman Tyrell
moved to grant, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
Item 10. Recommend boulevard Stop signs at the east and west ap-
proaches to Rio Hondo. Councilman Dickason moved to approve,
Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion was unanimously carried.
Item 11. Recommend placement of red curb markings on the north
side of Las Tunas Dr. from curb return at Agnes to west driveway
for a distance of 18 ft. westerly; placement of 9 ft. of red curb
immediately west of the west driveway and 9 ft. immediately east
of the second driveway. Councilman Merritt moved to approve,
Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion was unanimously carried.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -477: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Woollett presented Resolution No. 65 -477, warrants
and demands in the sum of $48,045.70, Nos. 6532 -6597. Councilman
Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -4477, Councilman Nunamaker
seconded, motion carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
21. CORRESPONDENCE:
a. City Manager Wooliett presented a request from Mr. Jacob Gunst
to place street banners at Temple City Blvd. and Las Tunas Drive
from July 15 to August 10 advertising a get together at the High
School to raise money for the proposed Community Center. Council-
man Merritt moved to approve subject to required insurance cover-
age, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion was carried unani-
mously.
22. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Alex Miller, of the Temple City Y's Mens Club spoke concerning
the late filing of the application for a Fireworks stand. He ex-
plained this was due to change of officers in the group. Also
that they had stands the past several years and this was the main
fund raising project for the year for the Temple City Y.M.C.A.
which pays for the rent of their building and operation and re-
quested approval of their late application. Following discussion
Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Dickason second-
ed, and the motion was carried. The permit will be granted.
23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Woollett advised that since moving there were items
which we no longer need including the glass drapes used in the
front and back of the old City Hall. When we moved they were
cleaned and placed in storage, and he recommended the Council de-
clare them surplus and authorize the staff to determine what they
should be sold for and accept bids. Following discussion Council-
man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion wa,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett presented a request for tree removal from
Mrs. Cortise, 5027 Agnes, as the tree roots have gotten into the
sewer pipe and stopped sanitation to the entire house. Inspection
found a large elm which had raised the curb, the water meter and
sidewalk. Mr. Woollett recommended the City remove and replace
this tree. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker
seconded and the motion was carried; unanimously.
The City Manager presented a notice from the Los Angeles County
Boundary Commission re proposed annexation #38, west Arcadia, to
the City of Arcadia. He explained this was the area left out of
the proposed Annexation fro to Temple City. Councilman Tyrell mov-
ed to receive and file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
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City Manager nloollett recommended the City Council appropriate
$300. for necessary actuarialstudy for consideration of a retire-
ment system. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, the motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager !oollett recommended the City Council appropriate
$500. to conduct the necessary survey on proposed annexation #8.
Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll
call vote to carry the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager presented a letter from the City Engineer re
Tract #29569 recommending the (1) City Council find all work has
been completed as required by the Subdivision Water System Agree-
ment Form A -2C, and (2) release the subdivision Water System
Agreement Form A -2C between the City and the Subdivider, and the
Labor and Materials Bond for Tract #2G569, Bond #202619 in the
amount of $3500. submitted by Dnal Developers, Inc., as principal.
and National Automobile & Casualty Ins. Co. as surety. Council-
man Tyrell moved in accordance to the recommendations, Councilman
Merritt seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 65 -478 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, FINDING AND DETER
MINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY RE-
QUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF THE FEE INTEREST IN AND TO CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS, TO WIT: OFF STREET
PARKING FACILITIES. He explained this authorizes condemnation
action on properties in Parking District No. 3 because of owner-
ship. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -478,
Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion carried by the Following
called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
ABSTAINING: Councilman- Merritt
NOES: Councilmen.41one
ABSENT: Councilmen »None
The City Attorney presented a request from the Southern Calif.
,Water Co. for renewal of their water maintenance franchise which
they have held with the County for some years. Their request is
now submitted to the City rather than the County and proposed for
Forty years. He recommended the request be acknowledged and
referred to the City Manager for appropriate recommendations
which the Council approved.
Councilman Merritt asked the Traffic Engineer if the mast arms on
the traffic signals were at maximum height advising one was hit
and bent by a house moving company. Traffic Engineer Envall ad-
vised they were and the City Manager also advised that movers
had to have a permit and were also liable for any damage they in-
curred.
Councilman Tyrell felt the flashing amber traffic lights were
holding up traffic and should be turned off as he felt the new
signals were causing the problem until coordinated with the other
signals. Following discussion Traffic Engineer Envall stated he
would try to have this signalizing completed by June 1.
Councilman Tyrell advised the Council that an assembly bill had
been introduced to investigate the Lakewood Plan, in essence to
determine if the contract cities are paying their just share of
services rendered. This will be discussed at the Contract Cities
Seminar in Palm Springs. Councilman Tyrell stated this should
be handled through the Association and it will be on the agenda
very shortly.
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Councilman Nunamaker advised that Parking District No. 2 is
practically finished and they are going to have an opening day
possibly next week and cut the ribbon. He requested everyone
be ready to come when the notices are sent out. The Business
& Industrial Committee is picking up the tab on this.
24. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn to May 27, 1965, at 7:30
P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman
Ave., Temple City. Council adjourned at 8 :30 P.M.
ATTEST: Mayor
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