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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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City Clerk
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