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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- 28 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, page 2 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 29 1 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, page 3 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 30 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, page 3. 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. 31 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, page 5. 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 32 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, page 5. 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. 33 Council Minutes, July 25, 1960, Page 7. 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. 1 ATTEST: f O qty_ er 1 1 Mayor',. 34