HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1960-07-25_Regular 1960CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF JULY 25, 1960
1. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
City was held in the City Hall, 9664 E. Las Tunas Drive, and
was called to order by Mayor Fitzjohn at 7:30 P.M.
2. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mayor Fitzjohn.
The invocation was given by Reverend Anderson of the Bethel
Lutheran. Church, 5319 Halifax Road.
Roll Call: Present: Councilmen = Buchan, Dickason, Merritt,
Tyrell and Fitzjohn
Absent: Councilmen- None
Also Present: Shatford & Woollett
5. Tyrell moved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 11,
1960 be approved as mailed, Merritt seconded, and carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. TEMPLE CITY SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL:
The City Manager reported on his research regarding the above
hospital as requested by the Council in respect to petition
submitted by Mr. Ray Burger and signed by 29 residents pro-
testing its operation. Replies to inquiries as follows: De-
partmentof County Engineer - "Addition was built in 1952 -1953,
some built in 1950, hospital built in 1950 and construction
approved. Files show no record of complaints regarding this
structure. The use is permitted in the area." From the Health
Dept. - "No record of any complaint having been made. Hospital
inspected July,19, 1960, reported operated in clean and sani-
tary manner. Recommendation made operator get new trash cans
with tight fitting covers. From the Pound Dept.-"No complaints,
therefore no investigation. From the American Animal Hospital
Assn.- "The hospital is a member in good standing with the As-
sociation, which was organized to provide the best hospital
and veterinary facilities. In order to.maintain.membership
must comply to standards. As inspector of the states of Ore-
gon, Nevada, California, Arizona, I found it well managed and
have no suggestions to make to meet requirements of the.organi-
zation." Mr. Leo E. Wells, Special Investigator, Board of
Examiners in Veterinary Medicine, Sacramento, stated that at
no time has he ever had to make any recommendation regarding
the operation of this hospital, and if so desired could pre-
sent records verifying his statements from Sacramento. "Tyrell,
if Mr. Burger or any one of the signers were present and wished
to speak. None present at this time. Tyrell stated he wishes
to bring to attention that the condition could be quite in-
tolerable and that 29 people signed the petition stating the
noise of the dogs was a nuisance to such an extent the value
of their property is being decreased. Tyrell moved to table,
Buchan seconded and carried.
7. LOMA AVENUE - REQUESTED IMPROVEMENT: Woollett read a letter
from Mrs. John Rupe, 4954 N. Loma Ave. stating the .approach
to Loma Ave. was torn up when Sereno Ave. was improved. At
this point _Loma Ave. is a private street and all the residents
would like to have it repaired soon. Investigation shows Loma
Ave. in this area is 25 ft. wide with each property owner own-
ing half the street in front of his residence. The improve-
ments were installed by private contractor hired by property
owners. Mr. Potter, 4840 Serreno Dr., talked to people living
on Loma asking if interested in having improvements made on
their street. They did not want to dedicate the street-:�as the
County would not accept a 40 ft. St. Work on Serreno proceeded
and curb and gutter were installed. County also paid for ad-
ditional gutter on both sides as they would on private drive-
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way facing street. Shatford stated as an undedicated street
the City has no obligation to make any repair, and that it
would be unlawful expenditure of public funds. Buchan sug-
gested the. City Attorney write her the circumstances . that takes
it out of city jurisdiction. Shatford advised he would write
Mrs. Rupe.explaining the position of the City and explaining
the city is limited in what it can do in these matters.
NEW BUSINESS:
8, Woollett read a letter from Paul Langlie, District Manager of
Southern California Edison Company dated July 11, 1960, re-
questing franchise. Woollett presented the application to the
City Council. Merritt moved the application, of Southern.Cali-
fornia Edison be .received by the City Council, Tyrell seconded,
roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason,
Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen- None. ABSENT:
Councilmen, none. The City Clerk presented Resolution No. 60 -59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN ELECTRIC FRAN-
CHISE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY. Tyrell movodv:to
waive further reading, Merritt seconded, roll call vote as
follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell
& Fitzjohn: NOES: Councilmen = None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -59 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, DE-
CLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT AN ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO SOU -
THERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY, Buchan seconded, carried by
the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dicka-
son, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen- None.
ABSENT: Councilmen - None.
Mr. Paul Langlie, 130 W. Lime Ave., Monrovia, District Manager
of Southern California Edison Company, stated they need the
franchises as they do a great amount of financing and many
states require insurance companies or savings banks before
they can buy bonds of Edison Co. or any company, that such
companies have large franchises. They also then have .the right
to use the streets. He explained the.1905 and 1937 Acts, re-
garding the revenue the City receives which is 1 %, which would
be figured both ways and whichever the larger the City would
receive.
It being 8 P.M. The Protest Hearing on Annexation 1 -A was
called to order.
PROTEST HEARING
The Mayor asked if anyone present was opposed to Annexation
No. 1 -A, TEMPLE CITY BAPTIST CHURCH. As no one protested
Shatford stated the City of. Arcadia approved annexation of
the church area. Shatford requested to continue, the matter
over to the next meeting to determine if necessary to go to
the County for legal reasons to clear it up fully. As no one
else wished to speak on the matter Tyrell moved to adjourn
this hearing until the next regular meeting of the Council on
August 8, 1960, at 7:30 P.M. roll call as follows: AYES:
Councilmen.- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell &Fitzjohn.
NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. Woollett presented to the Council an application for franchise
from .Southern California Gas Co. dated July 20, 1960, signed
by W. R. Davis, Executive Vice. - President. Merritt moved that
the application of Southern California Gas Co. be received by
the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, Tyrell seconded,
roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason,
Merritt, Tyrell &Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT:
Councilmen -None. Dickason read title of Resolution 6o -60
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED
FOR BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO. AND moved to waive further
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reading, Buchan seconded, roll call as follows: AYES:
Councilmen: Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn.
NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Dickason
moved to adopt Resolution No. 6o-6o RESOLUTION BY THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION
TO GRANT THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
GAS CO., Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES:
Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn.
NOES: Councilmen- None. ABSENT: Councilmen- None.
10.
Woollett submitted proposed Resolution 60 -61 RESOLUTION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO GRANT THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR BY THE
SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. Merritt moved
the application of Southern Counties Gas Company be received
by the City Council and filed with the City Clerk, Tyrell
seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan,
Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, and Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -
None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Dickason moved further read-
ing of Resolution No. 60 -61 RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT
THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR BY SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COM-
PANY OF CALIFORNIA be waived, Buchan seconded, carried by
following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason,
Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen- None. ABSENT:
Councilmen -None. Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -61
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY [DE-
CLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT THE GAS FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR
BY SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, Buchan se-
conded, carried by following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen -
Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Council-
men, None. ABSENT: Councilmen- None.
Woollett stated the reason for acting on all three at the
same time was because all require application, franchises,
and public hearing, and the hearing for these three applications
will be August 22, 1960, and that the papers can be looked at
in the office of the City Clerk between now and August 22, the
time set for the hearing.
12. Woollett advised that under the 1958 Storm Drain Bond Issue
two voted upon will be constructed partially or wholly within
the City of Temple City, one down Baldwin Ave. from just north
of Las Tunas Dr. to Lower Azusa Rd., the other north of railroad
and just west of railroad crossing Temple City Blvd, then south
into the City of Rosemead. Letter was read by City Manager re-
garding work and agreements signed by Chief Engineer Mr.M. E.
Salsbury. Agreements are necessary as City Council has juris-
diction over this area. Woollett read the agreement in full.
Shatford stated agreement primarily says the City grants per-
mission to go ahead with project voted by people in 1958 Bond
issue, and that it is the cities responsibility to get utilities
moved but should not be paid for by the city; that the utilities
can be compelled to relocate at their own expense and not at the
expense of the City. The City would not be compelled to move
their own facilities at their own expense, the Flood Control
usually reimburses. Buchan made motion that we sign agreements
with Flood Control, Dickason seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn.
Noes: Councilmen- None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
At this time the Mayor asked if the representatives of the Gas
Companies wished to speak. Mr. Robert Salter of Southern Cali-
fornia Gas Co. stated each Company was certificated in differ-
ent areas of the City, So. Calif. Gas Co. from Encinita west
and Southern Counties Gas Co. the rest of the City. He estim-
ated city revenue from Southern Calif. Gas as about $1600. for
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year which represents about 20% of City. Buchan asked regard-
ing necessity of moving lines for Storm Drain. Salter stated
any statement by him would be general as you have to go to
proper department, etc., but said Gas Co. would be obligated to
re- locate at their own expense. If across private property it
would go to Flood Control District and they would reimburse
them. Harry Deem, Southern Counties Gas Co., stated their fran-
chise would amount to approximately $4500. for 1960, and $9000.
per year beginning 1961.
COMMUNICATIONS: Woollett announced regular meeting of Cali-
fornia League of Cities on August 4, 1960, 7:15 P.M. at Rodger
Young Auditorium and to let him know who will attend in next
few days.
14. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES:
(a) a letter from the County Engineers office re- pending improve-
ments, 1- Daines Dr. petition submitted for curb, gutter, drain-
age: (b) Emperor Ave. curb, gutter, drainage, petition circulat-
ed. District maps inclosed to aid in projects. Woollett re-
commended to the Council that they have the City Manager contact
and find out if they wish to continue with these proposed im-
provements. Dickason made motion to so do, Tyrell seconded and
carried.
(b) Communications from the County notifying of proposed annex-
ations, #233 -City of El Monte, a few parcels on east side of
Pall Mall and Emory: #10 -City of Rosemead, territory from center
line of Broadway south to City of Rosemead, west to City of San
Gabriel, and East to City of Temple City. Received and filed.
15. UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSN. The regular meeting of the
Assn. to be August 10, 1960, at Eatons = Santa Anita, dinner at
7 P.M. Shatford stated it should be of great interest to all
present to know about this Assn. composed of producers of water
who are keenly aware of water in the area and he urged all coun-
cilmen to go. Will call Mr. Shatford for tickets.
16. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was
read by Woollett regarding placing signs directing people to the
City parking lots. Considerable discussion followed, also
about the agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. Woollett ad-
vised he expected to present a proposed agreement at next Council
meeting. Tyrell thinks city should place signs and not pay
Chamber to do so, and the Council can act when they know definite
number of signs. Merritt suggested referral to Traffic Commission
Tyrell 'moved to table, Dickason seconded and carried.
17. Woollett read a letter from Grant De Bruton regarding rodent
control in the City. City Manager stated $500. was set in the
budget for rodent control, and that the Sanitation District
will submit a plan to the City and will also present a Resolu-
tion to the Council which will provide for performance of this
service. Buchan moved to table until resolution is presented,
Dickason seconded and carried. It was suggested that a report
be .made, the city to have a copy and one sent to property owners
as it takes their cooperation. Mr. Tamby, 9816 La Rosa Dr.
asked regarding charge for rodent control and was advised the
City pays the bill. Motion carried.
18. Mr. E. S. Howser of 9428 Woodruff Ave., asked about a parade per-
mit from the city and was advised that application he had re-
quested from the Sheriff's Dept. was all that was required. Mr.
Howser addressed the Council stating the Chamber of Commerce was
putting this on and the Lions Club was asked to put this on all
the way through. There will be a parade, free refreshments,
prizes, etc, on August 27, Saturday, 10:30 until noon.
13.
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19. A letter signed by Wm. Rolph, and D. A. Fry, both of N. Glickman,
requested their street (undedicated) name be changed from North
Glickman to Green Lane which would facilitate deliveries, etc.
Shatford advised we should check it out with fire department,
police department, and post office and we can then advise them.
Woollett will investigate.
20. Woollett read a letter from Mrs. Florence Schlueter, 5124 Arden
Drive, regarding the traffic condition on Arden Drive .where See-
man Hospital is located and the street becomes very narrow due
to the fact that the Hospital owners will not relinquish property
to widen road. Shatford stated he knew the owner and the Hospi-
tal was doing a wonderful job with these unfortunate children.
He will call her and see if she .would be willing to sell property
necessary to alleviate the situation, or whether it will be nec-
essary to start condemnation. He felt if appraisal made and
proper presentation made she would go along with it. She is
lawful owner, and as she has re- married would have to have a
quit -claim from husband. He recommended strongly the Council
look over this situation, get an appraiser and try and work out
a deal in a free manner, otherwise will have to have a condemna-
tion proceeding started. Woollett recommended the Council to re-
fer it to the Traffic Commission and get recommendation from
them back to the Council and then proceed and try and find some
way to secure this property. Should also get title report.
Buchan moved to refer the matter to the Traffic Commission,
Dickason seconded, carried unanimously. Woollett stated an or-
ganizational meeting of the traffic commission will be held the
first week in August, and will be publicized. The Commission is
composed of the five appointees, and an advisor from each of the
following: Highway Patrol, Sheriff's Dept., and City Manager.
21. Woollett reported on a conference with Mrs. Edward Fober et al
regarding a drainage problem on the south end of Kauffman, which
he just presented to the Council. In 1953 a sub - divider of the
city rather than go through subdivision built as separate units
four at a time. Result is the south end of Kauffman is non -
dedicated. 8 people purchasing these homes were assurred that
the street would be dedicated. Street dead -ends almost behind
the sheep ranch with no proper arrangement made for drainage.
Considerable discussion followed and to be investigated thor-
oughly before next council meeting. Shatford says we cannot do
anything until the street is dedicated. Dickason thinks to our
interest the street should be taken through to Lower Azusa, and
if we can to urge these property owners to dedicate it to us
then the City can proceed to take the street through to Lower
Azusa and eliminate the drainage problem, but they should take
the first step and dedicate the street. Buchan said we should
be very careful to set precedent. Shatford will look into the
matter further.
23. BYRAN WELLS LOT FOR PARKING: Shatford reported on lot behind
Heale Hardware belonging to Byran Wells, stating he took a lease
drawn up following the same type as the County has made .down to
Mr. & Mrs. Wells. The lease reads $85.00 per month rent to be
paid from parking meter development fund. Both Mr. & Mrs. Wells
were agreeable to it and both signed it. Shatford recommended to
the Council from the standpoint that it is business property and
it would be .a shame for it to go into another kind of use. It
is a five year lease with an option to renew for five years,
lease to start the 1st of August. Mr. Wells is not interested
in selling the property. He pays the taxes but the City is to
pay any increase in taxes. Woollett stated we had received $467
from the receipts less all expenses, and I assume revenue to City
will be between $40O. and $600. per month. Buchan feels these
things should be city owned. At one time $7500. would have bought
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this lot, then $13,500. and now no proposal of price. He felt
a lot of money would be paid for lease and would still need
parking and the price of the lot could continue to rise. He
would like to see something of an over -all picture presented
before obligating ourselves. Tyrell thought we should .try to
buy them and if not able to do so condemn them. Shatford sug-
gested that we hold over until next meeting and see .what we can
do about a condemnation proceeding. Buchan moved to table any
further action until next meeting and in the meantime have Shat-
ford make a study of condemnation proceedings possible, Dickason
seconded and carried.
Shatford then reported an accident prior to incorporation where
a woman fell due to need of sidewalk repair. It has been re-
paired but informed Council of possible needs.
Dickason asked about the Parking Meter Fund the County is holding.
Shatford reported on .asking the assignment of leases from the
County, that they were pretty well assurred regarding fund but
after discussion it was decided to go no further with the leases
until some resolution on this fund. Shatford recommended any
proceedings to procure subject leases under previous Resolution
be held up until further action on behalf of the Council. Buchan
moved to abate any further decision to acquire four leases from
the County for the City of Temple City, Dickason seconded and
carried. It was suggested Woollett find out about getting 100%
of the receipts.
23. Resolution No. 60 -62, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE
SUM OF $5208.82 DEMAND NUMBERS 1239 THROUGH 154 was presented
to the Council. Following discussion Tyrell moved to adopt
Resolution No. 60 -62, Demands No. 129 through 154 in the amount
of $5208.82, Dickason seconded, carried by following roll call
vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell &
Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen- None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Woollett stated a group in the south part of the City are assess-
ed 25 on their tax bill for the recreation area in Rosemead and
he recommended to the Council to instruct the City Attorney to
pull them out of the district so they do not have to pay this
levy. Tyrell moved to do so, Buchan seconded, roll call as
follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, &
Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen - None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
Nscussion followed regarding Temple City - City Limits signs.
The Highway Dept. furnishes them only on Rosemead as it is a
State Highway. Woollett stated the cost from $20. to $42. apiece
and the allocation is already in the budget and approved. Buckan
moved the .City Manager proceed with installation, Tyrell seconded
and carried.
The subject of. House Numbering Maps was considered by the Coun-
cil. Shatford recommended swinging sections which can be mounted
and recommended for use of all the people as well as the City.
Estimated cost of cloth maps which can be corrected and brought
up to date periodically. Paper maps cost $380.00. It would
take 17 house numbering maps to cover the city with which.a
property can be pin- pointed and located. Shatford stated the
City must have .a house numbering map for zone variances and
changes to locate properties within 500 ft. of property in ques-
tion. Tyrell moved to get the paper maps at approximately $190.,
Merritt seconded, carried by following roll call: AYES: Council-
men- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Coun-
cilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
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Regarding the complaint on the use of the alley behind Rancho
Real Rd., Mr. Gould has been given until August 8 to clear his
equipment from the _dedicated . alley. Tyrell requested the Sher-
iffs Dept. make.a report to the City Manager.
Merritt moved to adjourn, Dickason seconded, and carried.
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