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C iTY OF TEMPLE C 1TY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 7, 1965
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to
2. order at 7:30 P. M. Invocation was given by Rev. Jerry Leegit
of the Christian Church, 9723 Garibaldi Ave., Temple City.
3. Mayor Harker then led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin and City Manager Koski
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. R;e ?ular meeting of November 2, 1965.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Council Meeting of November 2, 1965, as mailed, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unanimously carried.
b. Regular meeting of November 16, 1965.
Councilman Dickason moved to approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of November 16, 1965, as mailed, Councilman Merritt se-
conded and the motion was carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. RECOMMENDATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATION FACILITIES: Pacific
Ackworth School.
Mr. Richard T. Manners, Chaire'nn of the Pacific Ackworth P1annin.:
and Development Committee, presented the recommendations to the
Council regarding recreational development of the City as it
particularly concerns their property. They feel there are a
number of questions unanswered as to the feasibility of the City
acquiring their property for a public park and requested further
consideration of the Council before any definite action is taken,
They also recommended that a committee be formed with represent.•
tives from the City Commissione, the Temple City Board of Edrece-
tion, and such other groups or individuals having an interest an('
concern for public recreation, for the purpose of devising a
program whereby these needs would be met, and to establish the
guide lines of an over -all long term goal, and that the Council
meet with this Committee for this purpose.
Mayor Harker stated in view of the considerable amount of mater-
ial presented that the Council and school representatives not
attempt further discussion at this time in order that the Council
may have the opportunity to study the recommendations as present-
ed by Mr. Manners.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -543: Denying appeal from Planning Commission
decision, Variance Case #65 -176, William E. Graham
City A t .cr rey Martin presented Resolution No.. 65 -543 and read
title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC i L OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CM:
T':
GRANTING A VARIANCE IN ZONE VARIANCE CASE NO. 65 -167. Councilman
Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -543, Councilmen Merr i t i-
seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
8. PARKING DISTRICT #2: Final Acceptance of Wo; °k C Author i zat ien
of final payment to Sully- Miller Co. ror construction,
City Manager Koski presented the filial report from Engineers
Krelle & Lewis and they recon,:end acceptance of the construction
FnprovemerLs and chat he final payToent of $1748,75 be made.
Councilman Merritt so moved, Ce. ;n:. i ;rian Nunamaker seconded, and
the motion was unanimously ce-riec.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -52,9: Approv i g Traffic Commission request to
State Division of Highways re red curb markings adjacent to fire
hydrants on Rosemead Blvd.,
City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 65 -549 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING �"R'AFF i C COMMISSION RErAJEST TO .STA i E DIVISION OF H LGH \'!A;`:::
FOR APPROVAL OF RED CURB MARKINGS ADJACENT TO FIRE HYDRANTS ON
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Rosemead Blvd. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No.
65 -549, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was unani-
mously carried.
10. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT: COUNTY LIBRARY
City Manager Koski presented the Agreements for grounds mainten-
ance by the City which was approved by the Council on Sept. 21.
He requested authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
the agreements on behalf of the City.
Councilman Dickason moved to approve the Agreements and to author
ize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign on behalf of the City, Coun
cilman Merritt seconded; and the motion carried unanimously,
NEW BUSINESS:
11. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -547: appointing park maintenance and recreation
personnel'
The City Manager read title to Resolution No. 65 -547 A RESOLUTION,;
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING PARK MAINTENANCE & RECREA-
TION PERSONNEL. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution —
No. 65 -547, Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion was carried
unanimously.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 65 -548: Appointing Chief Deputy City Clerk.
City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 65 -548 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING MARJORIE A. i'OODRUFF
AS CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt
Resolution No. 65 -548, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
13. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Victor Kobett, Recreation Director, presented the following re-
commendations from the Parks & Recreation Commission:
a. Policy on marking material for Live Oak Park Field: recommcn,?
the City furnish material for co- sponsored groups with these
groups furnishing the labor under the direction of the Re-
creation Dept;`that non - sponsored groups be allowed to buy
line marking material at the price for which the City can pu
chase it and to provide the labor under direction of the
Recreation Dept.
Following discussion Councilman Dickason moved to approve the
recommended policy, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
was unanimously carried.
b. Waiver of Fee & Charges for use of Live Oak Park Facility:
recommend Senior Citizens of Temple City be allowed use of
Live Oak Park on New Years Eve, but denial of their request
for waiver or reduction of hourly fee for such use on basis
of policy that hourly fee will be charged to any group for
use of fac'lities during hours or days when the facility is
normally c,,osed. Following discussion the Council stated
this was a policy matter already established by the Council
and require,i no Council action. Councilman Merritt moved to
take no action, Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion was
carried unanimously.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 65. 544; Warrants & Demands in the sum of $20,641.5
Demand Nos. 732c -7416
City Manager Koski presented the above Resolution. Councilman
Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -544, Councilman Nuna:- a!ke
seconded, and cal ried by unanimous roll call vote.
15. RESOLUTION MO. 65 -545: T. C. Parking Dist. #1 Improvement Fund:
Demands #109 -111 in the sum of $1,370. presented by the City Mgr.
Councilman Nunam ker moved to adopt Resolution No. 65 -545, Loun-
oiilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION NO. t5 -546: T. C. Parking Dist, #2 Improvement Fund
Demand #112 in ' °: he sum of $1,748.75. pitenfiltdzty the City Menace,
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution #65 -546, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and the notion carried unanimously,
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17. COMMUNICATiONS:
a. City Manager Koski presented a letter of request for a chari:
able solicitation for the March of Dimes Campaign on Jan. 21,
1566. This would consist of the Line of Dimes on the north side:
of Las Tunas Dr. from Primrose to Camellia, automobile solicita-
tion by adult Kiwanians in the left turn pockets on Las Tunas Dr.
just east and west of Temple City Blvd., and on Temple City Blvd.
on the north and south side of Las Tunas Dr., also a 4 . way "MO
LEFT TURN" standard in the center of the intersection, the use
of a public address system from Primrose to Camellia, and that
no other charitable solicitation be permitted during this time.
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved that with the excep-
tion of excluding other solicitation at this time, that the re-
quests be granted subject to the Kiwanis Club assuming all risks
and providing liability insurance approved by the City Attorney,
Councilman Dickason seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. City Manager Koski presented a request from the Greater Los
Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council asking the Council
to enact a Resolution supporting the Holiday Safety Program and
to urge all citizens to do everything possible to prevent ac-
cidents during the Holiday season. Councilman Tyrell moved to
adopt Resolution No. 65 -551 as requested, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, and the motion carried unanimously.
c. The City Manager presented a request from the Civil Air Pa-
trol Cadet Band Squadron Eleven to sell candy and nuts between
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Following discussion Councilman
Tyrell moved to grant, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
18. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE 14HO WISH TO SPEAK:
Mr. Miles Purlis, 1632 Watson Dr., Arcadia, stated he was a mem-
ber of the Board of Trustees of Temple Beth David, and they were
interested in the Ackworth School presentation, and Trade the re-
quest that every possible consideration be given the School, and
also that any decisions made be a matter of public record. He
was advised of the dates of the Council Meetings, and study
sessions which are all open to the public, agenda items are pub-
lished as well as reports on the public meetings, and no action
is taken except at a public meeting.
Rabbi C. Angel, 722 E. Camino Real, Temple Beth David, also spokE
in favor of the Ackworth School in regard to acquisition of their
property. He hoped when further discussion takes place that the
community would have an opportunity to hear the discussion and
raise questions.
Mayor Harker explained in detail that the Council meets the 1st
and 3d Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers, that they
are open public meetings. Study sessions are held on Monday
evenings preceding each Council meeting in the North Meeting ROOT
which are also open to the public. The Study sessions are differ
ent than the regular meetings in that no decisions are made there
no minutes are kept, and no votes taken. All actions taken are
at a regular meeting in the Council Chambers. The Mayor stated
the Council has been making decisions effecting all of the people
in the City yet there are asfew as five or six people attending
Council Meetings. He asked how the Council can represent the
people if they are not interested enough to come out to the rneek.-
ings.
Councilman Tyrell stated he had been on the Council five years.
This involves church and state and he was greatly concerned. He
stated the Counrsl would like to have the continued support of
those present and other organizations, and not particularly on one
subject, and the Council would welcome attendance at their meet-
ings. This support has been iacl :ing over the past five years.
Henry Heller, 5611 N. Cambury, stated the Council has a great
question to answer in their own minds and he was sure they would
come up with the right answer, and in this case the interest of
justice shot'lld be most considered, even more so than the good
of the majority.
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Herman Abrams, 9843 E. Olive, stated he felt the Council was
doing a very good job and this was evidenced by lack of people
coming to the Council meetings. When something is done that
arouses the interest of the people they show up at the meetings.
The interest is now shown and should not be taken as being too
late as the decision has been made.
Mayor Harker advised no decision has been made except the fact
that condemnation proceedings have been started. This is not a
dead issue. The Council is charged with the responsibility of
coming to decisions, just, equitable and best for the zommunity.
He in no wey intended to infer a decision already had been reach
ed
Councilman Merritt advised the Council has never planned any of
their decisions either one way or the other due to attendance or
lack of attendance of the audience, and in some decisions they
have not been supported by those in attendance. Also he comment-
ed it was nice to know there is an interest in the community.
Councilman Tyrell commented as a rule attendance was because of
a selfish interest. He cited a recent meeting where a large
number of people were present, and when the one item on the agend .
in which they were interested they left with about 90% of the
agenda left to act upon. The people generally interested in
programs and over -all problems the Council likes to hear from
about the town on an objective basis.
Councilman Nunamaker commented that most people misunderstand
condemnation proceedings, that this has to be done to make a
study on the price of the property and get it out in the open.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
The City Manager presented a request from the Bill of Rights
Commemoration Committee proclaiming the week of Dec. 9 -15 as
"Bill of Rights sleek ". Councilman Nunamaker moved to so proclair:
Councilman Merritt seconded, the motion unanimously carried.
City Manager Koski presented a charitable solicitation permit
request for a car wash at Rays Standard Station on Dec. 11
from 9 to 4 P. M., with a $1. donation from the Junior Class of
T. C. High School to finance the Junior Prom. Councilman Merl i-t
moved to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, the motion was
unanimously carried.
request for a charitable solicitation permit by the T. C. Sea
Scouts for a car wash at 9237 Las Tunas Dr., on Dec. 14 & 18
was also presented by the City Manager. Councilman Merritt moved
to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was
carried unanimously.
The City Manager read a letter from William Swain reporting on
his recent trip to Magdalena, Mexico, our Sister City, which
was received and Filed.
Ray Cushman, Planning Director, reported on the recommendations
of the Planning Commission concerning building policy, and build-
ing permit policy if areas proposed are annexed. This would
provide a reasonable transition from County to City regulations
as at the time of annexation all prior County approvals would be
suspended. The Following provisions are recommended by the Plann-
ing Commission:
1. re building permits: if in and filed before annexation they
could go ahead.
2. the City would permit variances when granted by the County
one year from the original date of County approval.
3. lot splits would be honored for a period of one year from the
final date of annexation or two years From the date of County
approval. The County approval period is two years.
Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to accept the
Planning Commission recommendations, Councilman Merritt seconded,
the motion carried uhanimously.
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The City Manager called to the attention of the Council the
scheduled public hearing before the Planning Commission on Jan.
25, 1966, re off- street parking requirements for places having
entertainment. The legal notice of the public hearing published
in the paper is ail the notification that is required for the
public hearing.
City Attorney Martin presented Urgency Ordinance No. 65 -179 in
connection with the Freeze placed upon Entertainment Licenses,
and read the ordinance 41iful1, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CiTY COUNCiL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPORARILY AMENDING THE ZONING CODE
OF THIS CITY BY PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES iN THE C -2 AND C -M
ZONES, AND ADOPTING THE SAME AS AN INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 65058 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE AND DECLARING
THAT SUCH ORDINANCE SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE. Councilman
Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 65 -179 as an Urgency
Ordinance, Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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The City Manager presented an invitation from the Governors
Committee to a meeting in Los Angeles on Jan. 11 for the
Beautification Program. Following discussion it was decided not
to send a representative from this City.
The City Manager presented a letter from the County Engineer
re the construction of sanitary sewers in Green Street requesting
the City Council to adopt a resolution of intention and to set a
date for the hearing thereon. He also presented the Health
Officers Report and the Map to be sent for recordation, and
the Plans and Specifications, to be filed. The Health report
is as follows:
'To: the City Council, City of Temple City
Subject: Temple City Improvement No. 4 - Sanitary Sewers in
Green Street, City of Temple City
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that sanitary
sewers be installed in this district.
Analysis: This Department has made an investigation of Temple Cit
Improvement No. 4, Sanitary Sewers in Green Street, City
of Temple City.
During the course of this investigation, 24 house -to -house calls
were made. Of this number, 7 occupants were not at home or did
not answer the door. Of the 17 property owners or tenants ac-
tually contacted, 1C or 50.8% reported having experienced trouble
with their individual subsurface /sewage disposal systems. They
complained of the seepage pits filling up, causing raw sewage
to back up into the house plumbing fixtures or to overflow onto
the surface of the ground; also that frequent pumping and clean-
ing out of the seepage pits or the construction of new pits was
necessary.
The soil within the area of this proposed sanitary sewer district
consists mostly of adobe and fine silt. This type of soil is not
conducive to the proper functioning of any type of subsurface
sewage disposal, as it has very poor lead-ling qualities.
in view of our survey, I, the undersigned Acting Health Officer
of the County of Los £'Angeles, having been officially designated
by the City Council of the City of Temple City to perform public
health services in the City of Temple City, do hereby respectfull;.
recommend that proceedings be instituted at once for the installa-
tion of sanitary sewers in this district as an improvement necess
ary to the protection of public health. This recommendation is
made pursuant to the provisions of Section 2808 of the Streets &
Highways Code.
Very truly yours
Gerald A. Heidbreder, M. D.
Acting Health Officer, Los Angeles
County Health Dept., 220 N. Hill St.
Los Angeles, California!'
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The estimated cost of the project is $10,650. spread for 25 yrs.
The majority in the area or 51% can protest this out at the
public hearing. Re excessive costs the City Attorney advised if
in excess of 10% of the estimate further notice can be given
and a second public hearing held. Following discussion Council-
man Tyrell moved to set the public hearing for January 1(, 1965,
at 7:30 P. M., to file the plans and speci-Fications,and Health
Report after being spread upon the minutes, with the City Clerk,
and to adopt Resolution of Intention No. o5 -550, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a proposed agreement with Bates &
Deal for continued work on Annexations #10, #11, and #12. Follm
ing considerable discussion Councilman Nunamaker made the motion
to go ahead with the Agreement. Councilman Tyrell wanted more
time to study the proposal as he was not in attendance at the
study session on Monday night at which time this was reviewed.
Councilman Dickason seconded the motion, and the roll call vote
to carry the motion was as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Dickason asked regarding the unsightly ordinance and
was advised this would be considered at the next study session.
He also asked about the sidewalk and tree planting programs and
the City Manager advised the staff was working on them.
Councilman Dickason read a report from an article that Mr. Gerhol2
the President of the Chamber of Commerce of the U. S. gave con -
ce.rna-ng future planning and development, showing a very serious
defFcit in parks and recreation; and the necessity of looking
into the future 20 to 30 yrs.
Councilman Merritt asked about the sidewalks at the Condominium
and the City Manager advised they were 6 ft. wide on T.C. Blvd,,
He also asked about the driveways which are depressed and was
advised this is one of the problems with the Sidewalks.next to
the curb.
20. As the, next 'recu 1 ar meeting would be Dec. 21, and Christmas week
,Councilman Nunamaker proposed having a dark week, and following
discussion .loved to adjourn to the regular meeting of January t.,
1966, at 7:30 °•P.,. M. in the Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Ave.,
seconded and `unanimously carried. Council adjourned at 9 :35 P.M.
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