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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1960-08-08_Regular 1960CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 1960 1. The regular meeting of the City Council of the City - of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Fitzjohn who then turned the 2. meeting over to American Legion Post #279, Temple City Com- mander Robert Townsend presiding. Chaplain Lee Hill gave the invocation, following which Mr. Gaylord Bedell, Past - Commander presented the flag of the United States, and also one of the State of California to the City of Temple City through Mayor Fitzjohn in behalf of American Legion Post 279 of Temple City. The Mayor commended the American Legion for their wonderful work in combating communism and instilling true Americanism in the hearts of all people, and then accepted these beauti- ful flags with heartfelt appreciation of the Council and the people of Temple City. The Commander dedicated the colors and all joined in giving the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell and Fitzjohn Absent: Councilmen- None Also present: Shatford & Woollett. 4.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Dickason moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the City Council of July 25, 1960, as mailed, Buchan seconded, and carried. 5 Under - Sheriff Harold C. Marlowe not present. 6. TEMPLE CITY SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL: Dr. Jobe was present at the last meeting when this matter was on the agenda at last meeting, but Mr. Burger who presented the petition was not there so the matter was held over to this meeting of August 8. Both being present the Mayor asked if either wished to comment further. Mr. Burger stated he had no comments. Buchan moved that we file the petition and take no further action, Dickason seconded, carried by following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen - None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. 7, PROTEST HEARING- ANNEXATION NO. 1 -A: Shatford requested this be held over until the next meeting on August 22 due to the fact that we have not yet received a letter from the County, and if noone present wishes to speak I would suggest you hold it over. Merritt made a motion to continue this over to next meeting on August 22, Buchan seconded, roll call as follows: AYES: Council- men - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Council- men -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. 8. TEMPLE CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PUBLIC PARKING SIGNS: Continued from last meeting. The Chamber suggested large, legible signs be erected to direct people to public parking lots. Woollett stated we have already ordered signs for city limits and some are already placed. Mr. F. M. Jackson, Vice - President of the Chamber of Commerce stated the letter was to suggest to the Council that we have signs and plenty of them, possibly some- thing significant as designating this as the Camellia City, these signs to show where we do not have meters and free parking is available. Also signs to show free off - street parking in- cluding lots provided by merchants. Buchan moved to refer this to the Traffic Commission, Dickason seconded, roll call as foll- ows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen - None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. 9 William Rolph- REQUESTED STREET NAME CHANGE: Concerns an undedi- cated street off from Green St. which is also an undedicated street, requesting to change the name to Green Lane. Woollett stated he had checked with the Sheriffs and Fire Depts., who felt it was not in the interest of public safety to grant this request. Shatford stated a motion was in order based on reports that a letter be written stating this information together with the fact that the City Council does not have jurisdiction over 36 Council Minutes of August 8, 1960, page 2. an undedicated street. Merritt so moved, Dickason seconded, and carried by Following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen- None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Tyrell also suggested people should be informed by mailing an agenda when they have something com- ing up on the agenda so if they desire they may be here. 10. BYRON WELLS LOT: Shatford stated Mr. Wells is still considering whether or not he will submit a price to the City which he will be willing to sell the lot to the City. Shatford thinks it advisable to wait until we hear from Mr. Wells and there is no action to be taken now unless you wish to further discuss the lease which is still open. Buchan stated he felt we should get an option and moved to table this matter until Mr. Wells de- termines whether or not he will give an option. Dickason sec- onded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -Noce 11. NEW BUSINESS: REQUESTED AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY DISPOSAL COMPANY. Shatford stated the Council will first have to pass an ordinance concerning garbage and rubbish disposal, and you can then enter into a contract. He stated it was a very necessary ordinance for the City and upon request Shatford read in full the ordin- ance he had prepared. The Council considered the amount of liability insurance in the ordinance, and Tyrell moved the insurance be increased to $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00, Merritt seconded, roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Merritt moved that this Ordinance be adopted, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Coun- cilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Tyrell moved this Ordinance be adopted as an Urgency Ordinance, Merritt seconded, carried by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell ,& Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Shatford then read title to a Resolution No. 60 -66 re the City Council of the City of Temple City awarding a contract for collection of garbage and rubbish. Merritt moved the Resolution No. 60 =66 be adopted, Buchan seconded. There followed consider- able discussion as follows: Mr. B. L. Meek, 6004 N. Rosemead, stated he was opposed to the City granting any one Company a contract, that other companies should be allowed to serve the city, and that they should be controlled by the City licensing them. This he felt would give other companies the same rights within the City. Mayor Fitzjohn stated the Council had investigated the Community Disposal Co. and gone through their facilities, and in his experience in Temple City he had found Mr. Beckley and Mr. Chet Otting two of most honest individuals he had ever known, also the reason the Council chose the Community Disposal was that they are a Temple City concern, and assured the people they will continue to re- ceive same fine service, and that their rates were fair. Meek asked regarding a public hearing. Shatford explained the state set forth certain requirements regarding public utilities which do not apply to rubbish type of agreement. Mr. Welton of the Community Disposal stated the Co. has consider- able area outside of the incorporated area of Temple City and they are willing to exchange customers that any company may lose in the City for customers that live outside of the area of Temple City, and they have been so informed.; Also that they do not wish to hurt anyone and they do have customers that can be exchanged. 37 Council Minutes of August 8, 1960, page 3. A. R. Sale, 9427 E. Olive St., asked about controls on Company regarding collection. Shatford stated under contract if they failed to live up to agreement the City would take immediate action to make them comply with terms of agreement. J. H. Bedell, 6126 Golden West, was in favor of agreement and stated he had known Jack Beckley for many years, and from other experience in various cities he found the type of service here far superior and recommended granting franchise. Joe Ronstad felt the people would like to know schedule of charges. Shatford stated for two weekly collections charge was $2.00 per month for single residence, for more than one dwelling the first one for two collections monthly would be $2.00 and $100 for each additional unit. The rates are geared to the living index for the protection of the public. Ed Talbert, 10949 Freer, stated he had lived in Temple City a little over a year and found the disposal services far superior to his experience in other cities. Lloyd Larson, 6354 N. Willard, stated Beckley had picked up his rubbish for 26 yrs. and have never failed in a pick -up. Carl Clark, 9711 Olive, re- disposal study finds the Community Disposal doing a good job. Stated also one reason for the 10 yr. term was the Company have to keep up good equipment and if not long term contracts cannot get finance for equipment. A. L. Nunamaker, 5757 N. Agness, stated Mr. Beckley had been a business man here for 25 yrs. and he was for interests of Temple City, and the Council was wise in giving a franchise to a local man. Rev. Roger Hillis, 5537 Robinhood, stated he felt more time and thought should be given before entering an agreement so more people would know about it. Shatford stated the City Council is lawfully entitled to pass and to enter into an agree- ment and they can determine if it is better to have one carrier. Also that in Sierra Madre it has been disastrous with several companies operating. Mr. Meek again spoke stating he did not object to Community Disposal and felt their services were superior but also felt other companies should be allowed also. He also asked regarding dumping sites. Mr. Welton replied stating the Company owns in- terest in dumping sites and they are ample. A. Tambe, 9816 La Rosa Dr., Felt the problem should be put be- fore the people and they should have a choice. Mr. John Dallenbecker, 5729 Cloverly, stated he was in favor of the agreement with Community Disposal Co. Tyrell felt he wanted to study the agreement and ordinance fur- ther before voting on it, he was concerned by government control over business. He stated he had never had better service and the charges were reasonable, but he thought ten years a long time as might have other people running the Company before end of that time. He would not want to see it on a bid basis as the kind of service is more important. He stated if we take over a contract we should be very careful. Also at such time as another organization with sub - standard services were operat- ing he felt it would be the duty of the Council to consider a franchise to protect the public. He suggested to the Council this matter be postponed until next meeting in order that we may all review this agreement and those of other cities. Also the public will have ample time and opportunity to be present 38 Council Minutes of August 8, 1960, page 4. and also could be published in the paper, and if desirable at that time could be implemented September 1, 1960. The roll call vote followed: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Discussion followed regarding a performance bond. Mr. Beckett stated they carried a $10,000.00 performance bond in San Gabriel. Tyrell moved Community Disposal Co. furnish Temple City a performance bond in the amount of $10,000.00, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. ACCEPTANCE & RECORDATION OF ROAD DEED - GRACEWOOD AVEL: Shatford referred to Resolution No. 60 -65 a resolution of acceptance on the part of the City as suggested by #27281 of the Government Code. He stated this resolution must be adopted before the City can zccept this property, and also that this resolution will remain on record of the City and future acceptance can be made automatically by officers.. Tyrell moved for adoption of Resolution No. 60 -65, Merritt seconded, roll call as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen - None. 13. RESOLUTION No. 60 -63 - WARRANTS & DEMANDS: Woollett read Resolution No. 60 -63 for warrants & demands in the amount of $4319.23 Nos. 155 through 183 which had been audited by the Auditor and Deputy City Treasurer. Tyrell made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 60 -63, demands in the amount of $4319.23 numbers 155 through 183, Merritt seconded, roll call vote as °follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen =: None. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -64 re- RODENT CONTROL: Woollett referred to a letter from Mr. Grant De Bruton requesting rodent control. Woollett stated $500. had been set up in the budget for this purpose and he presented Resolution No. 60 -64 which if executed by the City and Board of Supervisors based on estimate given by the Health Dept. would authorize expenditure for this pur- pose. Buchan moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -64, Tyrell sec - conded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Coun- cilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn. NOES: Coun- cilmen-None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. 15. Mr. John Dallenbecker, 5729 Cloverly, requested something be done about dogs running loose. Woollett will refer the matter to the Pound Dept. Mr. L. E. MacCosbe, 5708 Cloverly, had a list of locations where hedges, etc. needed trimming at intersections to avoid serious accidents. This list was accepted by Mr. Woollett to be referred to the Traffic Commission. Communications - Mr. Woollett presented a letter from the Boundary Commission re- Annexation 238, to El Monte, uninhabited area southeast of El Monte. Buchan moved to receive and file, Dicka- son seconded and carried. Woollett read a letter from G. G. Childress, 5746 N. Golden West, re- rubbish pick -up in Temple City stating $2.00 per month was too high. Tyrell moved to file, Merritt seconded and carried. Woollett read a recommendation from the Traffic Commission re- garding new striping on Las Tunas Dr. providing left hand turn- offs. He stated we have in the budget money to re- surface Las Tunas Dr. and he would prefer to do so before painting. Suggest Council consider recommendation and bring it up at the next meet- ing. Merritt moved to table, Buchan seconded, and carried. 39 1 1 Council Minutes of August 8, 1960, page 5. Woollett referred to last Council meeting re -alley obstruction north of Rancho Real where the people were given to August 8 to remove the rubbish from the alley; these people have request- ed a week's extension to remove the rest of it. Merritt moved to grant a week's extension, Dickason seconded, and carried. Woollett recommended to the City Council that the City purchase a set of legal code books. He has discussed this with the City Attorney who has checked into the prices which were $330. from the West Co. and $203. from Bancroft Whitney Co. Shatford urged the Council make this expenditure and recommended the $203. set which he felt adequate for the use of the City, and as he had a West set both would be available to the City. Merritt moved the purchase be made, Tyrell seconded, carried by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen = Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell &. Fitzjohn. NOES: Councilmen -None. ABSENT: Councilmen -None. Shatford asked, to have held over the withdrawal procedure by an area of Temple City included in the Rosemead Recreation area. Discussion followed regarding Serrano Dr. and Loma. Fitzjohn felt the City should take care of it due to the hazardous con - dition. Tyrell felt land - owners should be responsible and pay the bill. Woollett stated as Loma was undedicated it can be treated only as a driveway entrance. Shatford said City could repair only to easement. It was decided to have Woollett cont- act the Road Dept. and get the cost and report back at the next meeting. Tyrell opened discussion regarding Highway Patrol response to accidents, as well as Ambulance response. Dickason felt the Temple City car should answer these calls, and that the City should get better service. Tyrell asked regarding our membership in the League of Calif. Cities and if the City was not responsible to host one of the meetings with no action taken. Tyrell then asked about the library problem. Shatford advised he was trying to get an opinion from the County counsel. If O.K. will then advise our Council and the library people can go ahead. Tyrell stated he thought the Council might look into the possi- bility of better ambulance service. Alhambra purchased pne for $10,000. Could have someone run it for the City and could possibly get better service if the City had it. Woollett will find out how many ambulance calls the City has a month, and the cost estimates and report at the next meeting. 16. Buchan moved to adjourn, Dickason seconded and carried. ATTEST: IIC City Clerk 40