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CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY
JANUARY
INITIATION:
M I N U T E S
TEMPLE CITY
CALIFORNIA
4, 1966
1. Mayor Harker called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order at 7:30 P. M. Councilman Nunamaker, who is Pastor of the
2. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ in Temple City, gave the in-
3. vocation. 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 & City Manager Koski, Atty.
Kramer of O'Melveny t Myers, & Engineer Krelle
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Regular meeting of Dec. 7, 1965. On page 6, the first line
the minutes were corrected to read "spread for 10 yrs." Council-
man Nunamaker moved to approve as corrected, Councilman Dickason
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Special meeting of Dec. 21, 1965. Councilman Merritt moved
to approve as mailed, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motior
was unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. - ASSESSMENT HEARING, PARKING DISTRICT NO.3
Mayor Harker announced that the hour of 7 :30 O'clock P. M. had
arrived, and it was the time and place fixed for the hearing on
the assessment filed in the matter of Vehicle Parking District
No. 3 of the City of Temple City.
The City Clerk presented to the Council the affidavits of mailing
and publication of notice of filing the assessment, following
which he presented the assessment roll to the Council.
Attorney Kramer of O'Melveny & Myers explained the proceedings w.
commenced a little over a year ago for financing of off- street
parking facilities in the City under 1943 law. In March followir
a public hearing the Council ordered the formation of the Distric
and ordered the City Attorney to acquire the necessary properties
This having been accomplished the Supt. of Streets has had prepar
ed an assessment spreading the cost of the project among the var
ous property owners. The question before the Council at this tin:
is as to the fairness of this assessment spread. The purpose of
the hearing is to give the property owners an opportunity to be
heard on the spread and to lodge protests if they so desire.
Supt. of Streets Koski was sworn in by City Attorney Martin and
was questioned by Atty. Kramer. The Supt. of Streets testified
the assessment was prepared and spread under his direction, and
that in his opinion the assessment has been spread upon the lands
in the district subject to assessment in proportion to the bene - :,
fits to be derived from the proposed acquisition and improvement.
He advised Engineer Krelle had prepared the assessment under his
direction.
City Attorney Martin swore in Engineer Krelle who testified he
had prepared the assessment spread under the direction of the
Supt. of Streets, and he believed the assessment has been spread
upon the lands in the district subject to assessment in proporti-
on to the benefits to be derived from the proposed acquisition an
improvement. Mr. ,rejje advised in spreading the assessments con-
sideration was given to the are:w of the various properties in the
District, the business potential, location and proximity and
accessability to the proposed parking facility. Any properties
within 200 ft, of the facility can be determined to receive full
benefit. The properties on Las Tunas Dr. and the first 200 ft.
north of the facility were assessed on the same basis with the e>.
ception that all properties on Temple City Blvd. excluded the bec
65 ft. so all would have the same depth. From 200 ft. to 300 ft,
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north of the facility the assessment was 50% and northerly be-
yond 300 ft. the assessment was 25 %' which .he believed equitable.
He advised he had 40 years experience as a civil engineer on
this type of municipal improvement, - with the County ten years
and six years of private practice doing the same work, which in
this time has amounted to over $50,000,000. He advised on Temp1e.-
City Blvd. they were assessed on only 110 ft. depth which is the.:,
same as on Las Tunas Blvd.
The City Clerk read in full a letter of protest filed by Ray 0.
Parady,- owner of Lot 195, Tract 6561. Also a letter of protest
from Chas. Mahaffey, owner of Lots 192, 193, and 194.
The Mayor asked if either, of these property owners were present
and wished to speak. Mr. Parady came forward to speak.
Ray 0. Parady, 9175 Bidwell Si., owner of Lot 195 which is 200
ft. from the new parking lot, protested the assessment as well
as method of assessment. Lot 195 is 25 ft. wide.
Mr. Mahaffey was not present.
Mayor Harker asked If anyone wished to present an oral protest
and no one came forward to - speak.
Mayor Harker- then asked i.f any other- person present desired. tam,
be heard at this time in connection.w.i :th this assessment. No
one came forward to speak.
Atty. Kramer asked Engineer Krelle to comment on Mr. Parady's
protest. Mr. Krelle advised they felt breaking the assessments
down on the 100 ft. basis was not in error but reasonable.. .1z_
relation to the benefits received.
There followed considerable discussion by the Council regarding
the assessment spread. Attorney Kramer advised the Council that .
if, as a result of protests or otherwise, it believes the assess
ment was not properly spread or is incorrect in any other parti-
cular, it should order the assessment changed, otherwise it is
the of the Council to confirm the assessment as filed.
Councilman Merritt suggested the assessments on the Temple City
Blvd. properties start with the iow at the north and graduate
southerly with 100% being assessed adjacent to the parking. lot.
Councilman Tyrell felt only one property north of the lot had
equal advantages to the properties on Las Tunas Dr. and it could
have an entrance from the parking lot. The lots on Las Tunas Dr .
are mostly completely developed and they rely completely on the
parking lot. On Temple City Blvd. even if developed to 1TO ft.
they still have 65 ft. to provide parking. He felt the property
to north ard adjacent to parking lot should be assessed 100% and
the rest should be graduated northerly as they will not have
access to the parking lot.
Councilman Nunamaker stated the value of the properties are in-
creased by the parking lot and that with only two protests out p.
twenty -one assessments it was not enough to change the assessment
spread. He also cited First Western Bank already has its,own
parking lot and they are being assessed 100% by the assessment
spread.
Mayor Harker suggested starting with the lot adjacent northerly
to the parking lot the assessment be 100% and working down to
30% at the northerly end of the district.
Councilman Dickason questioned whether the assessment should be
on a graduated scale.
City Attorney Martin stated the law does not disqualify a proper-
ty owner within the district, and Councilman Merritt is one, so -::.
he directed a. question to Councilman Merritt asking him if he di_
take the position of not being prejudiced or biased and would
vote fairly, to which he responded that he did:take this positic:
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City Attorney Martin suggested the assessments be graduated on
a 7% increment as follows: #21 - 30 %, #20 - 37 %, #I8 - 44 %,
#17 - 51 %, #16 - 58 %.
Councilman Merritt moved the matter be referred back to the
Engineer to be re- spread on the properties on Temple City Blvd.
#9 through #21 for the same amount but on a graduated scale.
Councilman Tyrell seconded the motion. Roll call vote to carry .
the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to continue the public hearing for two
weeks to Jan. 18, 1965, at 7:30 P. M. for Engineer Krelle to
change the assessment spread, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
6. TRACT #29316: Roy M. Almquist, etal.
City Manager Koski presented the map for Tract #29316 and advis-
ed the City Engineer recommends the Council approve the map,
accept the streets and easements, as offered for dedication on
said map, approve and accept the following work agreements
which have been approved by the City Attorney: a. agreement
guaranteeing setting of survey monuments tie points, and furnish
ing tie notes and City Receipts #6242 & 6243 for $530. in lieu
of faithful performance bond, b. agreement to construct a water
system and City Receipts #6242 & 6243 for $3000. and $1500. in
lieu of faithful performance and labor and material bonds. Also
that the Council finds that Roy M. Almquist, subdivider of the
subject tract, has in good faith attempted to secure the signa-
tures of So. Calif. Edison Co. and So. Co. Gas Co., easement
holders, has been unable to do so, and a refusal to accept the
map for recording would work an undue hardship on the subdivider.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve as recommended by the City
Engineer, Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was unan-
imously carried.
REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION: DOUBLE DR. IMPROVEMENTS
City Manager Koski presented a request from Krelle & Lewis for
a time extension for Dukes Landscaping for the completion of the
median strip on Double Dr. due to the rainy weather. Following
discussion Councilman Dickason moved to approve a 20'day exten-
sion, which would extend completion to Jan. 15 to compjete the
landscaping; Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 66 -180: 1st read.
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 66 -180 and read titi:.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING NEW SECTION 203.1
TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DRAINAGE OF
LOTS IN SUBDIVISIONS AND LOT SPLITS. Councilman Merritt moved
to waive further reading, Councilman Dickason seconded, the motion
carried unanimously. No further action was taken as this was
the first reading.
RESOLUTION NO. 66 -555: Recreation Dept. personnel
City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 66 -555 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY APPOINTING
PART -TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES. He explained these were re-
placements. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No.
66 -555, Councilman Merritt seconded, motion unanimously carried.
10. RENEWAL OF STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Res. #66 -558
City Manager Koski read title to Resolution No. 66 -558 A RESOLU-
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A RErEWAL OF A CONTRACT ,'JITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGEL-
ES CONCERNING STREET MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS.
Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -558, Council-
man Dickason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -557: ORDERING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ON
BALDWIN AVE. FOR WIDENING STREET
City Attorney Martin read title to Resolution No. 66 -557 A RESOLU•
TION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, FINDING AND
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DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS -OF -WAY FOR PUBLIC
STREET PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO (BALDWIN AVE.
PROJECT). He explained this was necessary for the widening of
Baldwin Ave. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No.
66 -557, Councilman Merritt seconded, motion unanimously carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -556: re sale of property in Temple City for
delinquent taxes
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 66 -556 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA,
OBJECTING TO THE SALE BY THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, PURSUANT TO DIVISION 1, PART 6, CHAPTER 7, OF THE REVENUE
AND TAXATION CODE, ONE PARCEL OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY AND AGAINST WHICH THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY LEVIED
TAXES. He explained this parcel is important to the City for
street purposes. Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution
No. 66 -556, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was un-
animously carried.
13. SET PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION:
Variance case #65 -173, Rudy Strnad, 9738 Las Tunas Dr.
CEtyt ,Attorney Martin advised based on the ordinance amending
procedure on appeals the Council had four alternatives as follows:
a. may confirm action of the Planning Commission
b. study minutes, tapes and exhibits and debate either to confirm
or reverse
c. refer back to the Planning Commission
d. hold hearing de novo
Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to consider under
procedure "b ", Councilman Dickason seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried. The City Attorney advised this procedure
will be followed prior to next meeting when the Council will be
prepared to vote.
14.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
City Manager Koski presented the following recommendations from
the Traffic Commission:
Item 5. installation of Barked parking stalls on Agnes and
Rowland between Las Tunas & Woodruff.
Item 11. installation of "Stop Ahead" pavement markings on Olive
St. at Encinita.
Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to approve Items
5 and 11 as recommended by the Traffic Commission, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
There followed a discussion regarding the buses coming .down
Baldwin to Las Tunas and then left on Temple City Blvd. which
causes a traffic tie up. Discussion concerned putting a no left
turn sign on Temple City Blvd. and the Traffic Engineer advised
this could be done and the busses would have to observe it which
would take them to Rosemead to turn left for the freeway. The
City Manager will check with Santa Anita Turf Club for their
assistance on this problem.
15. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. recommend American Little League of Temple City be granted per-
mission to make improvements as requested on field at Live
Oak Park.
Following discussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve, Coun-
cilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -559: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -559 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLO1ING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $52,429.76, DEMAND NOS. 7417 THROUGH
7519. Also he requested approval of a warrant in the sum of
$75,000. for transfer from active to inactive account for 30 days,
Councilman Merritt moved to adept Resolution No. 66 -559 and also
to approve the transfer of $75,000. to inactive account, Council-
man D.icIason seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -560: Warrants & Demands, T.C.Impr.Fd. P.D. #1
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -560 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLO';!ING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1245. DEMAND NOS. 112 & 113, ACQUISI-
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TION AND IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 1.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -560, Coun-
cilman Tyrell seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
18. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Request from Rotary Club of Temple City for installation of
Ford gum ball machines. City Manager Koski presented the
letter of request from the Rotary Club, the funds to be used for
youth and civic service. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell
moved to approve, Councilman Dickason seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
b. Request from T. C. High School Class of 1956 for charitable
solicitation permit to sell advertising to merchants to
finance publication of a reunion booklet for their class.
City Manager Koski presented the above request and following con-
siderable discussion Councilman Dickason moved to disapprove and
deny the request, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
c. Request from T. C. Chapt. of American Field Service to sell
ads for programs for a show to aid in financing foreign ex-
change program.
City Manager Koski presented this request and Councilman Nunamak-
er moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
19. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO :'!ISH TO SPEAK:
Ray Parady, 9175 Bidwell St., thanked the Council for reconsider,
ing the assessment on Parking Dist. No. 3 on Temple City Blvd.
Raymond Burger, 9108 Rancho Real Rd., stated he lived in R -3
zone directly behind the Temple City Animal Hospital, and stated
the noise from the dogs barking is almost unbearable to the
neighborhood. He requested the Council to do something to con-
trol the problem. Following a lengthy discussion it was decided
to have the City Manager contact Dr. Jobe and see if arrangements
cannot be made to alleviate the problem.
Mayor Harker recognized Mrs. Robt. Moses of the San Gabriel
schools, together with a number of students who were present
observino city government in action. He welcomed them and invit-
ed them to come again and bring questions if they so desired.
Mr. Stalkeeper, 9033 Rancho Real Rd., stated he wished to support
the complaint of Mr. Burger, that the noise was unbearable and
requested the Council to do something for the homeowners in the
area.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski presented a request for a proclamation from
the Jr. Chamber of Commerce proclaiming Jan. 16 -22 as J -C week
and to urge all citizens to give full consideration to future
services of the Junior Chamber. t1ith the approval of the Council
Mayor Harker so proclaimed.
The City Manager requested the City Council to set a public
assessment hearing for curb and gutter installed on the north
side of Pentland between Alessandro and Encinita, on one proper-
ty at 9221 Pentland. Councilman Nunamaker moved to set a public
hearing for 7 :30 P. M. on Jan. 18, Councilman Dickason seconded,
and the motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a proposal for election services from
Martin and Chapman in the amount of $1714.and recommended the
Council approve hiring them for this service. He also advised
a bid had been made by Aldine Printing Co. who do election work
as well as printing office supplies, etc. As Martin & Chapman
do nothing but election services and are specialists in the field
the City Manager recommended Cnem to the Council. Following con-
siderable discussion Councilmen Tyrell moved to approve the bid
of Martin & Chapman, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen - Dickason, Nunamaker
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
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The City Manager advised he had reviewed the applicants for
Planning Director and asked the Council if they wished to act
on his recommendation or if he was authorized to make the se-
lection. Following discussion the Council advised the City
Manager to make the selection.
The City Attorney stated a letter had been received from the
Municipal Court of Alhambra requesting the $1. traffic fine be
amended to conform with other cities and the county. He read
title to Ordinance No. 66 -181 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY REPEALING SECTION 3305 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE. He recommended this ordinance be adopted as an urgency
ordinance. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to
waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 66 -181 as an
urgency ordinance, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and the motion
res carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 66 -182 as an
Urgency Ordinance adding sections to the Municipal Code establish
ing the term of office of Commissioners as two years. He read
title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ADDING
NEW SECTIONS 2722.1, 7304.1 and 2.1 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO TERMS FOR COMMISSIONERS. He explained this
will set all terms at two years on expiration of present terms.
Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading and to adopt
Ordinance No. 66 -182 as an urgency ordinance, Councilman Merritt
seconded, and the motion carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Mwrritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Attorney Martin presented Resolution No. 66 -561 A RESOLUTIOP
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING RESOLU-
TION NO, 60 -46 RELATING TO TERMS FOR COMMISSIONERS. Councilman
Nunamaker moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -561, Councilman Merril
seconded, roll call vote to carry the motion as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Merritt, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Harker
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mayor Harker at this time stated the term of Mike Cornelison
as Commissioner on the Parks & Recreation Commission expires
this month and reappointed him for a two year term. As Mr.
Cornelison was not present the City Manager will administer the
oath of office at the first opportunity.
Councilman Dickason stated that April is only two months away and
he hoped many candidates would file for Councilmen. He stated
he will not be running this year.
21. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Nunamaker moved to adjourn, seconded
and unanimously carried. Council adjourned at 10 :00 P. M. Next
regular meeting of the City Council on Jan. 19, 1966, at 7:30
P. M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 593' Kauffman
Ave., Temple City.
1 ATTEST:
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City Clerk
Mayor
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