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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 6, 1966
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council to
order. at 7:35 P. M. Rev. Rudolph Bloomquist, of the Bethlehem
2. Lutheran Church, 5319 N. Halifax, Temple City, gave the invoca-
3. Lion, following which Mayor Tyrell led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen- Beckley, Clemson, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich
Public Works Director Pizzorno, City Manager Koski
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of August 16, 1966.
Councilman Merritt corrected the minutes of the regular meeting
of August 16, 1966, as follows: page 7 paragraph 6 line 2 to
read "as the Mayor" instead of "some of the councilmen ", also
page 6, item 28 the address on the second line should be 4235
Heleo and not 6258 Hart Ave. Councilman Merritt moved to approve
the minutes of the regular council meeting of August 16, 1966,
as corrected, Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion was
unanimously carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
7:30 P. M. OPENING OF BIDS FOR BONDS VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 4
City Manager Koski advised that this was the time and place
fixed for the opening of bids for $46,711.00 of bonds to be
issued to represent unpaid assessments levied upon lands within
Vehicle Parking District No. 4, The following bids received
pursuant to the notice inviting bids were then publicly opened
by the City Manager and City Treasurer, examined and read:
Bidder Interest Rate Premium
Taylor and Company, Beverly Hills 5.70% $51.00
Charles L. Swanton, Beverly Hills 5.74% 93.50
First California Co., Los Angeles 6.00% 56.00
Each bid was accompanied by a good faith check in an amount not
less than 3% of the principal amount of the bonds to be issued.
Mayor Tyrell appointed a committee consisting of the City Attorneā
City Treasurer and City Manager and all bids were referred to
them for checking and computation, a report thereon to be given
to the Council later in this meeting.
Mayor Tyrell then called the following agenda items for action
while awaiting the report from the'Committee:
8. SET PUBLIC HEARING: SIDEWALKS: Baldwin Ave., east side, between
Lower Azusa & La Rosa
The Director of Public Works presented a request for sidewalks
on Baldwin Ave., the east side, between Lower Azusa and La Rosa
and requested a public hearing be set. Councilman Clemson moved
to set a public hearing for Sept. 20, 1966, at 7:30 P. M., Coun-
cilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -655: '.Warrants & Demands, in the sum of
$52,526.80, Nos. 8678 through No. 3742
Councilman Clemson moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -655, Council
man Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -656: Demand No. 121 in the sum of $385.00 on
the Vehicle Parking District No 1 Improvement Fund.
The Mayor explained this . was payment for the wall constructed
between the parking lot and adjoining residence on Camellia.
Councilman Merritt moved to adt:pt Resolution No. 66 -656, Council -
rpan Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENT: Broadway, south
side, 9200 -9400 block
The Director of Public Works advised this assessment was on two
parcels where the people did not contract with the contractor.
One party misunderstood the procedures and having a flag lot was
under the assumption that the parties in the rear were respon-
sible for 1/3 each. Over 50% of the block already had curb and
gutter. The Mayor declared the public hearing opened.
Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for
or against this assessment and no one came forward to speak.
Councilman Clemson moved to close the public hearing, Councilmar
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the assessment and direct
the property be so assessed, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. CURB & GUTTER: Lower Azusa, south side,
Fiesta to alley west of Temple City Blvd.
The Director of Public ' Works presented an affidavit of posting
and a petition showing 79% of the people in this area petitioned
for curb and gutter.
Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for
or against the petition. No one came forward to speak.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman
Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Harker moved to find the project in public interest
and instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to be done,
Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING: Re Clarification of R -2 Zoning.
The City Manager requested the Planning Director to make a repor.
The Mayor declared the public hearing opened. Planning Director
Dragicevich read the Planning Commission Resolution No. 66 -218P
making recommendations for R -2 zoning which was adopted as a
result of a public hearing and staff report before the Commissic:
At present an R -2 zoning permits a dwelling unit for each 3600
sq. ft. which in the case of some of the large lots would permit
a number of units, and the present ordinance does not say how
many can be constructed in R -2 zone. They recommend not more
than two dwelling units in R -2 zone.
Mayor Tyrell asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for
or against the recommendations and no one came forward to spear:.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman
Beckley seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Following considerable discussion Councilman Clemson moved to
instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for Council
study, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unani-
mously.
REPORT BACK FROM COMMITTEE RE AWARD OF BONDS VEHICLE PARKING
DISTRICT NO. 4
City Manager Koski advised the Council that the City Treasurer,
City Attorney and he had reviewed the bids received for the
above named bonds and the City Treasurer would make the recommer..
dation. City Treasurer Buchan advised Taylor and Company of
Beverly Hills, with a bid of 5.70% per annum is the low bidder,
and the check in the sum of $1401.33 submitted was sufficient
to cover the requirements. Following discussion Councilman
Clemson moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -654 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, A?-IARDING
BONDS TO BE ISSUED TO REPRESENT UNPAID ASSESSMENTS ON LANDS IN
VEHICLE PARKING DISTRICT NO. 4 OF SAID CITY which awards the
bonds to Taylor and Company with a bid of 5.70% and premium of
$51., Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion carried unani-
mously.
The City Manager requested authorization to open a checking ac-
count at the First Western Bank, Temple City, to receive funds
from the bond sale to be known as "Vehicle Parking District No.
4 Improvement Fund ". Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Coun-
cilman Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
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6. ORDINANCE NO, ,36-204: 2nd read. Re Zone Change, Roseglen St.
Lots 1 through 7, from M -1 and M -2 to R -I-7200
City Attorney presented Ordinance No. 66 -204 for second reading
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN
PROPERTY ( Roseglen Street). Councilman Merritt moved to waive
further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 66 -204, Councilman
Beckley seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -657: requesting League of California Cities'
support for legislation controlling motorcycle noise and con-
sideration on the Conference Agenda at San Diego, Oct. 16 -19.
City Attorney Martin presented the above Resolution No. 66 -657
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RE-
QUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SPONSOR LEGISLATION
CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE NOISE AND TO PLACE SUCH ITEM FOR DISCUSSIO
ON THE AGENDA OF THE 68TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Councilman Clemson
moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -657, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
9. BALDWIN AVE: Request by Sheets Construction Co. for substitution
of their landscape sub - contractor.
Director of Public Works Pizzorno presented the above request
subject to the approval of the City Attorney. He advised also
that we have a release from Akatani for the landscaping and the
request was for the substition of Builders Service instead.
The City Attorney advised he approves. Councilman Clemson moved
to grant the substitution of Builders Service in the place of
Akatani, Councilman Beckley seconded, and the motion carried un-
animously.
12. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. Request from Temple City Lions Club. The City Manager pre-
sented the request of the Temple City Lions Club to solicit fund-
for annual White Cane Days drive to help the blind on Friday,
Sept. 30, 1966, 12 noon continuing until Sat. evening Oct. 1,
1966, at 5 P. M. Councilman Beckley moved to approve, Councilma,
Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
b. Request from Santa Anita Girl Scout Council. City Manager
Koski presented a request from the Santa Anita Girl Scount Coun-
cil to sell Girl Scout Calendars from Nov. 18 to Dec. 19, 1966,
and for their cookie sale in February of 1967. Councilman Clem-
son moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motior .
carried unanimously.
c. (1) Request from S. E. Harris, Sr. Jarden of Temple City
Lodge #612, and similar request from (2) Mrs. Chas. E. Warfsh,
Chairman Constitution '.leek of the Alhambra -San Gabriel Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution, both requesting Sept. 17 -23
be declared as "Constitution Observance Week ". Councilman
Merritt moved to authorize the Mayor to so proclaim, Councilman
Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
d. Request from Los Angeles State College. The City Manager
presented & request from Los Angeles State College at Los Angeles
requesting the Council to proclaim Oct. 3 -7 endorsement of the
California Political Forum and encourage residents of Temple Cit;
to participate in this venture. Councilman Beckley moved to
approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried un-
animously.
e. Request from Ralph Gunst, Temple City Chairman of the March
of Dimes. City Manager Koski presented the above request for a
five year permit for the "Line of Dimes ", and "Mothers March" ac-
tivity, during the month of January, and also for &permit to
cover special events held during the year with notice and date
filed with the City in advance. Their first special event is
scheduled for Oct. 29, 1966, at Temple City High School for a
"Dozen Dimes Square Dance" and for which they wish to sell tick-
ets in advance, they ask this be included in the permit request.
Following discussion Councilman Clemson moved to approve this re-
quest, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unani-
mously.
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f. Communication re plane noise nuisance in South Temple City.
The City Manager read the complaint received re the plane noise
nuisance. Following discussion this was referred to the staff
to get the traffic pattern from the County who now operates this
air field in El Monte, and all possible information regarding is
for future plans as well as present regulations, and the Council
to consider this matter when all this information is available.
13. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Alien Lloyd, 4919 Heieo Ave., advised he had been appointed by
Ralph Gunst to the March of Dimes committee, and thanked the
Council for their favorable consideration, also extending an
invitation to purchase tickets for the "Dozen Dimes Square Dance'
for that benefit to be held on Oct. 29, 1966.
No one else came forward to speak at this time.
14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski requested Council approval for staff members
D. Recupero, Al Pizzorno, G. Dragicevich; V. Kobett and D. Buchan
to attend the League of California Cities Conference. Councilman
Beckley moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager requested the Council to set a policy on the use
of the Xerox machine regarding the cost of reproducins public
city documents. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to
approve a charge of $1.00 per page, and a fee of $,50 for certi-
fication of a document, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the
motion carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a status report on the waivers re
Parking Districts #1, #3, and #4. He advised a committee had
been assigned to contact the original property owners. The Com-
mittee meets Thursday night at which time they hope a determina-
tion can be made. He also advised the bids contain, an alterna-
tive bid to allow for the construction of the entire mall for
the three parking districts. He also advised the additional cost
for the mall would be between $15,000. and $20,000.
The Director of Public '.,forks presented confirmation from the Cour
Road, Dept. re undergrounding services to three signals which woul
have to be done because of the utilities going underground. The
cost would be about $2300. which can be saved elsewhere in the
budget to absorb this expense.
The Director of Public Works advised the San Gabriel Director of
Public ':,forks had submitted to the Los Angeles Formation Commissior
a request for boundary adjustment, and request the City's consent.
This is for three properties adjacent to the Flood Control proper-
ty which are in San Gabriel, and due to the release of some foot-
age from the Flood Control which they have added to their lots
and which is in the City of Temple City. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve .this release, Councilman Clemson seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Beckley asked the City Attorney for some clarification
re the mall and allowance to build to the property line when ad-
jacent to the parking lot, and was advised the City had given the
property owners the right to build back to the end of their lot
and that the City can always construct the mall.
Councilman Beckley reported on his attendance at the Sister City
Convention in Mexico. He felt it very worthwhile but needing
more organization.
Councilman Harker advised following adjournment of the League of
California Cities meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, that the City Se-
lection Committee convened, and Harry Fault was reelected as
Director of our Corridor.
Councilman Clemson stated he was much disappointed regarding the
mall but felt the Chamber was doing all it could to solve the
problem. He also mentioned he had contacted people they know in
the annexations, and he volunteered for that purpose if needed.
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Mayor Tyrell stated that it appeared the City was not going to
get a chance to discuss the annexations publicly with the opposi-
tion.
Councilman Merritt stated the recent ordinance re political post-
ers had not had much effect, and that the problem was growing
rather than diminishing. The City Manager advised he had not
had much success but would contact the candidates headquarters
and the follow -up would depend on how far the Council wants to
take it. Councilman Merritt stated if they have the permission
of the owner of the building that would be it.
City Treasurer Buchan advised the Council interest rates are
continuing to increase, that the rate for 180 days to one year
is now 52% for interest with the bank willing to take money for
one year at that rate.
Councilman Merritt commented on the Circus held at Live Oak
Park under the sponsorship of Mr. Gunst for the benefit of the
Youth Center. This circus is to be conducted annually and
Councilman Merritt advised the results this year exceeded the
Circus held last year at the T. C. High School.
15. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Beckley moved to adjourn until the next
regular Council meeting on Sept. 20, 1966, at 7:30 P. M., Council -.
man Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, Coun-
cil adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
1 ATTEST
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