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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 20, 1966
INITIATION:
1. Mayor Tyrell called the regular meeting of the City Council
to order at 7:30 P. M. Elder Harold Calkins, of the Seventh Day
2. Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City, gave the invocation;
3. following which Mayor Tyrell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Clemson, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilman - Beckley
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martin, Planning Director Dragicevich,
Public Works Director.Pizzorno, Traffic Engineer Envall,
Engineer Krelle, and City Manager Koski
Note was made that Councilman Beckley's absence was due to his
attendance at a Scouts Award meeting as a Council representative
and his absence was excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular meeting of Sept. 6, 1966.
The Chief Deputy City Clerk corrected the minutes of the regular
meeting of September 6, 1966, on page 2 the last paragraph, the
requested authorization to open a checking account at the First
Western Bank, should also have included authorization for the
City Treasurer and City Clerk to sign the checks. Councilman
Clemson moved to approve the minutes as corrected, Councilman
Merritt seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. CANVASS OF SPECIAL ANNEXATION NO. 11 AND NO. 12 ELECTIONS
City Manager Koski presented the Canvass of Annexation No. 11
Election as follows:
Precinct No. 1, total number of ballots voted: 379
Precinct No. 2, total number of ballots voted: 205
Precinct No. 3, total number of ballots voted: 175
Number of Absentee ballots voted: 11
Total ballots voted: 770
"Yes" Votes: 236
"No" Votes: 534
Total Votes: 770
The City Manager presented the Canvass of Annexation No. 12
Election as follows:
Precinct No. 4, total number of ballots voted: 323
Precinct No. 5, total number of ballots voted: 217
Precinct No. 6, total number of ballots voted: 2S5
Number of Absentee ballots voted: 17
Total ballots voted: 817
"Yes" Votes:
"No" Votes:
183
634
Total Votes: 817
Councilman Merritt moved in view of election results that both
Annexation No. 11 and No. 12 be terminated and the results of the
Elections be spread upon the records, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Clemson, Harker, Merritt, Tyrell
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman- Beckley
PUBLIC HEARING: CONTINUED: petition re Temple City Animal Hospital
City Attorney Martin advised a petition with about forty names hac
been submitted in January protesting the noise at the Temple City
Animal Hospital. The Petition was presented to the Council, and
they recommended investigation by the staff and a conference with
Dr. Darr Jobe, owner of the hospital, in an attempt to alleviate
the problem. Surveys were to be made of sound level and possible
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structural changes recommended. The matter was to be reconsider-
ed by the Council on June 8. Prior to that date several other
complaints were received regarding other kennels and the Council
deferred action until all could be solved. In July a Public
Hearing was held before the City Council following consideration
and recommendations from the Planning Commission, regarding
kennels generally, and in August an urgency ordinance was adopter:`
which required a conditional use permit for a kennel operation.
Following this the continued Public Hearing from July 19 was set
for Sept. 20, 1966.
Mayor Tyrell declared the continued public hearing reopened, and
asked Dr. Jobe if he wished to be heard.
Dr. Darr Jobe, owner of the Temple City Animal Hospital, 5406
Rosemead Blvd., stated to date he had spent $13,680. on engineer
report, lawyers fees, insulation and other improvements some of
which are not as yet completed. He advised the Planning Director
and City Manager had looked at the installation which he estimat-
ed to be about 1/2 completed and he estimated it would be the end
of March, 1967, before he could complete planned improvements as
at the present time he has done as much as he can affort right
now, they are installing cages at the present time and he hopes
to get everything done as soon as possible.
The City Attorney advised the petitioners should be heard from.
Ray Burger, 5417 N. Sultana Ave., stated there is work being done
over there but felt there was not much improvement as yet. He
felt this could be continued on and on and he felt a definite
time should be set for elimination of the problem.
Mr. Stahlheber, 9033 Rancho Real, felt Dr. Jobe was trying to do
something about the noise but also felt some definite time should
be set when the work will be completed and decisions made.
Mrs. Sheperd, 9028 Rancho Real, felt consideration should also
be given to noise outside the building when the dogs are outside.
It is all open and very noisy when the dogs are out.
Dr. Jobe advised the dogs are never out at night, and any noise
heard at night is from inside the hospital, and this is one of
the things he is trying to control. He stated they cannot keep
all dogs quiet at all times and that is why he is located in M -1
zone.
Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood, stated Dr. Jobe is a substantial
businessman, has been here some time and is doing everything he
can and he is located in the right zone and is within his rights.
Mrs. Manlove, 9035 E. Olive, stated he was not there before the
residences, and that unless the open spaces are not enclosed
nothing is going to do any good to stop the noise.
ft one else came forward to speak.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman
Harker seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Tyrell felt the problem is one the Council should consider
and that the petitioners had been very patient, and also Dr. Jobe
had certainly shown good faith not only in investment of funds
to date but there will be considerably more expense to him. He
suggested that Dr. Jobe be requested to make every attempt to
complete the balance of improvements recommended to him not later
than March 31, 1967. If at that time the nuisance has not been
eliminated to the satisfaction of the protestants a survey should
be taken to determine amount of noise eliminated.
Councilman Clemson agreed with Councilman Harker but felt Dr.
Jobe should be given a chance to complete improvements and felt
a deadline of May 23, 1967 would be adequate.
Councilman Merritt also agreed with Councilman Harker and comment-
ed on the amount of expense Dr. Jobe has gone to and the progress
he has made. He felt if extended to March 31, Dr. Jobe could ask
for an extension and this could go on and on. He stated he did
not think the noise could get down to whePC you would not hear
anything at all, but should be brought down to where a person
could live with it.
Mayor Tyrell stated with hot weather normally starting in June
at which time the noise is the worst, and Dr. Jobe's expenditure
to date has been about $2000. per month, he felt March is too
early a date to set for completion.
Following discussion Councilman Harker moved to reopen the con-
tinued hearing on May 23, 1967, at 7:30 P. M., Councilman Merritt
seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Jobe asked what assurance he would have if he expended say
$25,000. that it would be satisfactory and was advised that the
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Council could not guarantee anything by Mayor Tyrell.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7:30 P. M. Sidewalks, Baldwin Ave., east side, between
Lower Azusa and La Rosa
Public Works Director Pizzorno reported petitions have been sign-
ed by owners of frontage of 1100 ft. of the total of 1500 ft, or
73 %, requesting sidewalks on the east side of Baldwin Ave., be-
tween Lower Azusa and La Rosa.
Mayor Tyrell declared the public hearing opened, and asked if
anyone wished to speak for or against this petition. No one
came forward to speak.
Councilman Merritt moved to close the public hearing, Councilman
Clemson 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.
7. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE CLARIFICATION OF R -2 ZONE: NO. 66 -209
City Attorney Martin presented Ordinance No. 66 -209 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTION 503 OF THE TEMPLE
CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOT AREAS IN R -2 ZONE. He ex-
plained this allowed only two houses in R -2 zoning no matter
how large the lot. The City Manager explained a variance could
be filed for any variation to the ordinance. Councilman Merritt
moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 66 -209, Council-
man Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. As
this was the first reading no further action was taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
8. TEMPLE CITY SHOPPING CENTER: Request for permission to hang flag-
The City Manager presented a request from the committee of the
Temple City Shopping Center to replace their flags which were
up last spring and taken down during the summer. They wish to
replace them for September, October and November. Following
discussion Councilman Clemson moved to approve subject to re-
moval for placement of the American Flag on Columbus Day, Oct.
12 and Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Councilman Harker seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Merritt also asked
that they be requested to renew or replace some of the banners
which were in pretty bad condition,.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 66 -658: Warrants & Demands
City Manager Koski presented Resolution No. 66 -658 A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $22,074.46, DEMAND NOS. 8743 THROUGH
8795. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 66 -658,
Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Item 5. ENCINITA AVE. BETWEEN LONGDEN AVE. & WOOLLEY ST. The
Traffic Engineer presented a recommendation for a No Stopping
At Any Time" sign to be placed on Encinita from Longden to
Woolley St. and center line striping on paved dedicated portion
of the same area. Also edge of road striping on the east side
of this pavement. He reported a survey of residents on the west
side were in favor of the recommendation. Councilman Clemson
moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
Item 6. KAUFFMAN AVE. & LAS TUNAS DR.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendation for install,..
tion of a pre -empt signal at Las Tunas Drive and Kauffman, with
pre-empt control button to be activitated from Fire Engine Co.
47, to turn all four signals to solid red for the length of time
it takes for emergency equipment to move out onto Les Tunas Dr.
The purpose is in support of Fire equipment from Engine Co. 47.
Following discussion Councilman Clemson moved to approve this
recommendation, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was
unanimously carried.
Item 8. RANDWICK DRIVE & DEGAS ST. The Traffic Engineer present-
ed the recommendation that a "Not a Through Street" sign be plac-
ed on the north side of Randwick at the west line of Degas Ave.
Councilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Harker seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
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Item 10. ROSEMEAD BLVD. & PENTLAND ST. Traffic Engineer advised
the Traffic Commission recommends placement of a boulevard stop
sign and stop and stop -bar pavement markings on the south
approach of the east Rosemead service road to Pentland. Coun-
cilman Merritt moved to approve, Councilman Clemson seconded,
and the motion was unanimously carried.
11. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. City Manager Koski presented a request for a charitable soli-
citation permit from the Muscular Dystrophy Assns. of America,
Inc. Los Angeles County, from Dec. 1 -31. Councilman Harker mov-
ed to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion was
carried unanimously.
b. The City Manager presented a request from Mrs. Wilbur Gasti-
neau, Pres. of Temple City Council of Parents and Teachers to
proclaim October as PTA Membership Month in Temple City, and to
urge all concerned to become active members. Councilman Merritt
moved to approve, Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion was
unanimously carried.
c. City Manager Koski presented a request for Council reconsid-
eration re granting a permit for solicitation for UNICEF, from
Jon Lacey the Asst. Minister for the Temple City Christian Church
and similar letters from Mrs. Ruth A. Weiss, Rev. Anthony Leuer,
Mrs. John Waller, Rev. Dennis Savage, Mrs. Stanley Herdrich,
Mrs. John C. Holthaus, Mrs. Richard Morrison, Mrs. L.R.Taylor.
He read the original request submitted by Mrs. Fern B. Hull for
a permit for UNICEF solicitation for money on Hallowe'en. The
following were present and spoke in favor of the solicitation:
Mrs. Fern B. Hull of 9116 Ardendale Ave., Eleanor Bartlett of
9638 Callita Ave., Mrs. Ed. Sawyer, Mrs. John C. Holthaus,
Mrs. Lee Taylor of 6133 N. Muscatel.
Councilman Merritt stated the Council had approved some agencies
that were not necessarily in Temple City. However UNICEF is
strictly for out of the country. This was the concern of Coun-
cilman Harker and Clemson also. Mayor Tyrell stated one of the
issues of incorporation and still is an issue, was the volumes
of throw away papers and door to door solicitation which the
Council has tried to control as much as possible. It was also
brought out there were many children in Los Angeles County
hungry at night. Mr. Bill Burt, 4923 N. Ryland, spoke against
UNICEF and stated over 5000 Los Angeles County children go to
bed hungry every night.
Mayor Tyrell stated under section 4504 of the Temple City Munici
pal Code it states a permit shall be issued if the Council finds
the application to be truthful, and in good faith and in all
probability no fraud would be perpetrated on the public. In
view of these facts Councilman Harker moved to grant the request.
Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion was carried unani-
mously.
d. The City Manager presented a request from the City of Santa
Fe Springs requesting a proclamation supporting their drive to
collect canned food, clothing, etc, for earthquake victims in
Turkey where their Sister City is located. Councilman Merritt
moved to so proclaim, Councilman Clemson seconded and the motion
carried unanimously.
e. Request for a permit for teenagers to solicit funds Dec. 10
and 11 for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital for aiding
Leukemia Stricken American Children "ALSAC ". Councilman Merritt
moved to approve, Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
12. TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO SPEAK:
Ray Burger, 5417 Sultana Ave., thanked the Council for their
consideration of the dog situation on Rosemead, and also for
the curb and gutter going in on the south side of Olive.
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
City Manager Koski presented a request from the Temple City High
School Pep Commission for a small parade on Sept. 22 in connec-
tion with the first football game. Lt. Baker advised there was
no problem and that this was an annual event. Councilman Clemsc
moved to approve, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the motion
carried unanimously.
The City Manager presented a request from the Foley Advertising
Co. for permission to hang County Fair banners on Las Tunas Dr.
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and Temple City Blvd. Councilman Merritt moved to approve sub-
ject to insurance coverage and to follow the picnic banners,
Councilman Clemson seconded, and the motion carried unanimously,
Wm. Krelle of Krelle & Lewis, Engineers, presented the two bids
received for the construction of Parking Districts #1, #3, and
#4. He explained in detail the one complete bid received from
MacWell on all four parts of the construction which was 43%
over the estimate. Also Osborne Co. of Pasadena only bid Sche-
dule #1 for curb and gutter, paving, surfacing, etc. which was
30% over the estimate on #1. Following discussion Engineer
Krelle stated they did not feel these bids were realistic and
he recommended they both be rejected and the project delayed
until January which would allow the project to go to bid
in Dec. with work to start after the holidays. This would give
ample time for bids to be received and would also allow ample
time for completion. Public Works Director Pizzorno concurred
with the recommendations of the Engineer. Councilman Harker
moved to reject all bids, Councilman Merritt seconded, and the
motion was unanimously carried.
Public Works Director Pizzorno reported on the surplus property
advertised for bid on Baldwin Ave. He had received a bid from
John Hewko, 10109 La Rosa Dr., to buy the house and garage at
5452 Baldwin Ave. for $1500. on condition he be granted a zone
variance to move it to Lot 5 at 21396 Rosedale Dr. where set-
backs would not meet requirements. He also presented a check
for $150.-as 10% of the offer submitted. The Planning Director
advised the Council he had checked this house and he felt the
house is large for the lot the applicant is proposing to move
it on, and that it would require a variance from the Planning
Commission. Following discussion the City Attorney suggested
the bid be held and an application be made to the Planning
Commission for a determination prior to Council consideration.
Councilman Clemson so moved, Councilman Merritt seconded, and
the motion carried unanimously.
Public Works Director Pizzorno advised a representative from the
County was to have been present to report on the airport at El
Monte, and was unable to attend and requested this be held over
until the next Council meeting, to which the Council agreed.
City Manager Koski reported on the political signs that he had
written letters to the candidates who will have them off the
end of this week.
Inasmuch as Councilman Beckley did not arrive for the Council
Meeting Councilman Harker moved he be excused as he was parti-
cipating in a Boy Scout awards ceremony as a Council representa-
tive, to which the Council agreed unanimously.
14. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Tyrell declared the Council adjourned until
the next regular meeting of the City Council on October 4, 1966,
at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers, 5938 Kauffman Ave.,
Temple City. Council adjourned at 9:25 P. M.
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