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C I T Y C O U N C I L
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA.
AUGUST 17, 1965
1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 P. M. Invocation was given by Councilman Nunamak-
2. er in the absence of Rev. Dunkelberger of the Baptist Church.
3. Mayor Harker then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
Absent: Councilman- Merritt
Also Present: City Attorney Martin, City Attorney Kramer, City
Treasurer Buchan, and Acting City Manager Koski
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of August 3, 1965.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of August 3, 1965, as mailed, Councilman Dickason second-
ed and the motion was unanimously carried.
At this time Mayor Harker requested Mrs. Loui Clarkson to come
forward. He then commended her for her fine services as Chairman
of the Sister City Committee for the past year and presented her
with a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Council and
the City.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 65 -173: 2nd read. Re- authorizing contract with
SERS,
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No, 63 -173 AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING
A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EMPLOYEE
RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 65 -173, Councilman Nunamaker seconded,
the motion was unanimously carried. Councilman Tyrell moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 65 -173, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and
the motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman - Merritt
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. Re Bringing building, electrical & plumbing
codes up to date to coincide with the County Ordinance
Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Council-
man Dickason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The
City Attorney advised these hearings were legally required when
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an ordinance is adopted by reference. Mayor Harker asked if any-
one wished to speak for or against this ordinance. No one came
forward to speak. Councilman Tyrell moved to close the Public
Hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, motion unanimously carri,
ed.
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordinance No. 65 -170 which
is the second reading, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
AMENDING SECTIONS 8100, 8200, AND 8300 OF THE TEMPLE CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1965 EDITION CF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, ELECTRICAL LAWS & PLUMBING LAWS, BY REFER-
ENCE. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading and to
adopt Ordinance No. 65 -170, Councilman Tyrell seconded, motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
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PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. Re amendinca sewer and industrial waste
ordinance to conform with County Ordinance -
City Attorney Martin read title to Ordnance No. 65 -171, second
reading, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY AMENDING THE SANITARY SPIER AND I NDUSTR I,?,L ';r TASTE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Councilman Nunamaker moved to open
the Public Hearing, Councilman Tyrell seconded, the motion was
carried unanimously. Mayor Harker asked if anyone wished to
speak for or against this ordinance. No one came forward to
speak. Councilman Nunamaker moved the public hearing be closed,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance
No. 65-171 and to adopt, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call
vote to carry the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. ASSESSMENT HEARING, Curb & Gutter, 10102
La Rosa Ave., in the sum of $80.
Acting City Manager Koski requested this be held over until the
meeting of September 7, 1965, Councilman Tyrell so moved, Coun-
cilman Nunamaker seconded, motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. OPENING OF BIDS FOR BONDS TO BE ISSUED FOR
UNPAID ASSESSMENTS LEVIED ON LANDS IN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT
NO. 1
City Attorney Martin stated three bids had been received. He
recommended Acting City Manager Koski be appointed Street Super-
intendent to replace Mr. Woollett for Parking Dist, purposes.
Councilman Oickason so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Mayor Harker announced this to be the time and place fixed for
opening of bids for $160,756,09 of bonds to be issued to repre-
sent unpaid assessments levied upon lands within Vehicle Parking
District No. 1, and requested the City Clerk and City Treasurer
to open the three bids received, examine and read them. Bids
received as follows:
Name of Bidder Interest Rate Premium if tie
1, Charles L. Swanton, Bev. Hills 4.24% $161.
accompanied by good faith check in amount of $5000.
2. Taylor & Co., Beverly Hills 4.60% $ 51.
accompanied by good faith check in amount of $4900.
3. J. B. Hanauer & Co., Bev, Hills 4.75% $128„
accompanied by good faith check in amount of $4822.71
Mayor Harker excused the City Treas.& Acting City Manager, for
checking and computation, a report thereon to be given to the
Council later during the meeting.
7. Item 7 was held over for presentation by Acting City Manager
Koski later in the meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -513: adopting "NO TAX RATE" for fiscal year
1965 -66 -
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 65 -513 A RE-
SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY INDICAT-
ING NO CITY TAX RATE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1965 -66. Councilman
Dickason moved to adopt resolution No. 65 -513, Councilman Nuna-
maker seconded, the motion carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker,
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
9. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -514: Re annexation to L. A. County Lighting
aintenance District #1395, Petition #71 -45, Dnal Dev. Inc.,
Tract #29569, Randwick & Degas Sts.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -514, Council-
man Nunamaker seconded, roil call vote to carry as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
10. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ZONE VARIANCE CASE #65-
163, Marantha High School, Applicant, Temple City Brethren Church:
owner, 5537 Temple City Blvd. Appealed by John R. Gallagher,
9550 Wedgewood
City Attorney Martin advised the Council he had been contacted
by the attorney representing the Marantha High School requesting
the Council to act on this matter tonight as it was causing a
hardship as it would delay the opening of the school if a public
hearing were scheduled. The City Attorney advised the Council
may do one of three things, (a) affirm the action of the Plann-
ing Commission, (b) require a summary of all evidence upon which
the Commission made its decision; and after receiving such evi-
dence shall take such action as in its opinion is indicated by
such evidence alone; (c) refer back to the Planning Commission,
or set for public hearing before the City Council. Following
discussion and being advised Mr. Gallagher, who filed the appeal
as well as others calling in had been advised they did not have
to be present as the Public Hearing would be set and they would
receive legal notice when this was to be heard before the Counci'
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the Public Hearing for September
7, 1965, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Dickason seconded. At this
time Mr. John Hill, 9416 Olema St., speaking on behalf of the
school asked if this could not be considered other than Sept. 7.
in order to expedite the decision. Following discussion the
vote on the motion on the floor was as follows to be carried:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
The Public Hearing will be scheduled for Sept. 7, 1965, at 7:30
P. M. with legal notice being given property owners in the re-
quired area.
PUBLIC HEARING: OPENING OF BIDS FOR BONDS: Cont'd,
At this time the Committee appointed to check and compute the
bids on the bonds to be issued to represent unpaid assessments
upon lands in Vehicle Parking District No. I reported that the
bid of Charles L. Swanton, Beverly Hills, interest rate of 4,24%
was the best bid. After considering the various bids and the
report thereon, Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution
No. 65 -515 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE
CITY, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT UN-
PAID ASSESSMENTS ON LANDS IN VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT N0. 1
OF SAID CITY, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion was
carried adopting Resolution 65 -515 which awards the bonds to
Charles L. Swanton at the interest rate of 4.24 %, the roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
7. REPORT ON BRIDGE & STREET IMPROVEMENTS ON BROADWAY
Acting City Manager Koski reviewed the written report on the
proposed improvement of Broadway from Eaton ':,'ash to Rosemead
Blvd. including reconstruction of the Broadway `grid ?e over Eaton
Wash. This is to be a City- County joint participation in the
improvement. Estimated design costs would be $10,000. which the
County will fund. Construction cost estimated to be $85,000.
with City's share $20,000., which would be budgeted July 1, 1966.
City's right of way acquisition cost estimated to be $55,000.
Following approval of the City - County agreement design work will
be initiated. He outlined budget changes which could be made
to fund the acquisition costs, and advised the project funds to
be used are 186 Gas Tax Appropriations. He recommended Supervis-
or Bonelli be advised of the City's interest and that an.agree-
ment be prepared as soon as possible. Councilman Tyrell moved
that the Mayor be instructed to advise the County by written
communication of the City's interest in this project, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
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11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: Presented by Acting City Mgr
Item 6. approval of crossing guard schedule as presented by the
Traffic Engineer. Councilman Dickason moved to approve
Councilman Tyrell seconded, motion unanimously carried.
Item 9. installation of Stop sign with stop bar pavement mark-
ings, street name signs, and not throuc7h- street sign
at intersection of Garibaldi & St. J`:mes Dr. Council-
man Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell se-
conded, the motion was carried unanimously.
Item 13 recommend Jr. Chamber of Commerce be commended for in-
stallation of reflector buttons on Sultana & Baldwin.
Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Tyrel
seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried. The
staff will prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature.
12. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMNr.NDAT I ONS:
1. Res. #65 -171PC recommending Mobile Home Ordinance be incor-
porated in City zoning regulations. (Ord. 65 -151).
2. Res. #65 -172PC recommending off - street parking ordinance be
incorporated in City zonino regulations. (Ord. 65 -153 &
Ord. 65 -162)
City Attorney Martin advised that since the adoption of the
zoning ordinance the Council has adopted Ordinances #65 -151
and #65 -153, and Ordinance No. 65 -162 will have its first read-
ing at the next Council Meeting. In order to incorporate them
into the Zoning Ordinance a Public Hearing must be held and he
recommended one be set for Sept. 7, 1965, at 7:30 P. M. Coun-
cilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
13. APPROVAL OF SURVEY MONUMENTS & RELEASE OF FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE
BOND, TRACT #29678, Baldwin Builders, Sawyer Tract, St. James
Dr. in the sum of $570., Aetna Cas. & Surety Co.
Acting City Manager Koski advised a letter had been received
from the City Engineer recommending the City Council approve
the survey monuments and tie points for Tract #29678 and to
release the faithful performance bond in the sum of $570.,
surety the Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. Councilman Tyrell so
moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
14. PET I T IOC, RE PLANTING OF PARK':''AY TREES ROWLAND AVE. BETWEEN LAS
TUNAS DR. & LIVE OAK AVE.
Acting City Manager Koski presented a petition signed by prac-
tically all of the residents in the above named area asking thy_
city to consider this area for trees in the next tree planting
program. This would require approximately 42 trees at an estir:
ated cost of $10. each, and is in accordance with the City tree
planting program. Following discussion Councilman Dickason
moved to give this request priority in the tree planting pro-
gram, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
15. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -516: Warrants & Demands
Acting! City Manager presented Resolution No. b5 -516, warrants
and demands in the sum of $8,699.17, No. 6936 through No. 6979.
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution Ho. 65 -516, Council
man Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
16. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Acting City Manager Koski presented a request for a procla-
mation of the month of September, 1965, as "Constitution Obser.
vance Month" from Samuel E. Harris, Member of the 538th Masonic
District. Councilman Tyrell moved to so proclaim, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Mark
Schrock of the 538th Masonic ,District advised a special prograas 791
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b. T. C. Lions Club request a charitable solicitation permit
for Oct. 1 and 2, and that these days be proclaimed as "White
Cane Days" and that pertinent advertising be posted along main
thoroughfares. Councilman Dickason moved to approve the designa-
tion of "'.'kite Cane Days" Oct 1 and 2 and to approve the solici-
tation, Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unan-
imously.
c. The Acting City Manager presented letters from the L. A.
County Boundary Commission re proposed annexations #1965 -1 and
1965 - ;, both for City of San Gabriel. Councilman Dickason moved
to receive and file, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the mo-
tion was unanimously carried.
17. TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE !!H0 WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward at this time to speak.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Tyrell asked about the traffic signals coordination
on Las Tunas Dr. Acting City Manager Koski advised there are
some problems in the equipment and they are being checked out
at this time. He will follow through on expediting the correc-
tion of the problems.
Councilman Nunamaker reported to the Council on the activities
of the League of California meeting. The proposed cigarette
tax was not signed by the Governor, and the lease tax on cars
and equipment will bring in large revenues to the cities. The
Highway Patrol is in charge of all freeways even through the
cities. The 1 gas tax comes off immediately and Bill 1150
was passed for building of parks and recreation areas.
Councilman Nunamaker brought up for consideration the Southern
California Association of Governments Formation Committee. He
advised 71 cities and 4 counties have signed the agreement and
others are considering membership at this time. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Tyrell moved to pass. The motion died for
lack of a second. Councilman Nunamaker then moved to join the
group for one year, Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker, Harker
NOES: Councilman - Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
At this time Mayor Harker appointed Councilman Dickason as the
City representative on SCAG.
City Attorney Martin presented ordinance No. 65 -172 re charitable
solicitation permits and requirements for a first reading.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading Ord. No. 65 -172
Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion unanimously carri-
ed. No further action was taken as this was the 1st reading.
Acting City Manager presented a request for an additional exten-
sion of time of four months for Tract #21396. If granted this
would give them a total of two years which is the maximum time
allowed. Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to
grant, Councilman Dickason seconded, motion unanimously carriedo
The Acting City Manager requested authorization to go to bid for
a new truck for the park department for approximately $3500.
This is in the budget. The City Attorney advised we did not
have to co to bid on this type of purchase, only on public works.
The Acting City Manager referred to his report concerning drain-
age on Ladell Ave. southerly of Olive and recommended excavation
of a shallow channel from Zadell Ave. cul de sac to the new Tract
drainage structure and constructing a concrete line, the estim-
ated cost of the work would be approximately $200.00. Council-
man Nunamaker moved to approve the recommendation, Councilman
Tyrell seconded and the motion carried by the following roll can
vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Merritt
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The Actin City Manager read a letter from the Soroptimist Club
of Temple City requesting permission from the Council to conduct
a Fashion Show at Live Oak Park which would involve stating when
the merchandise shown is available and the price of same. Coun-
cilman Nunamaker moved to approve the request, Councilman Dicke -
son seconded and the motion was unanimously carried.
Mr. Koski then presented a letter from the Sister City Committee
requesting Council approval of the new slate of officers as
submitted. Councilman Dickason moved to approve the slate,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
19. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Dickason moved to adjourn, seconded and
unanimously carried. The Council adjourned at 3 :55 P. M.
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on
September 7, 1965, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers of the
City Hall, 5930 Kauffman Ave., Temple City.
ATTEST: 60A--
-Mayor
Deputy City Clerk
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