HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1960-11-14_Regular 1960CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 14, 1960
1. INITIATION:
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple
2. City was called to order by Mayor Fitzjohn who led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. The invocation was given by Elder Harold Calkins, 7th Day Ad-
ventist Church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT; Shatford & Woollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF October 24, 1960.
Councilman Buchan corrected item 13 of the minutes of the regu-
lar meeting of October 24 to pay the Chamber of Commerce $850.00
for the budgeted amount for the Los Angeles County Fair booth
and brochures and not $750.00 as shown. Dickason corrected
line 3 page 2 of item 7 to read "smacks of a police state ".
Dickason moved to approve the minutes as corrected, Buchan se-
conded, with roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. REQUESTED ABATEMENT OF LIGHT & AIR EASEMENT — DEPT. OF REAL
ESTATE MANAGEMENT: PLANNING COMMISSION
Woollett recommended this be held over until the next meeting.
Merritt felt also it should be held over and stated he had taken
pictures over this area and did not have them back yet. Shatford
advised it be continued until the next regular meeting. Tyrell
so moved, buchan seconded and carried.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 60 -20: AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE - FIRST READING
Shatford stated this Ordinance was drawn to consolidate Ordin-
ance #1, the basic change was necessary language regarding zone
change, which would enable Woollett to establish price and also
when the Master Plan is adopted may be better way of filing.
I recommend the fee be left where it is for the time being, and
as fair with publication and posting costs. He also stated he
was having Ordinance No. 1 re -typed and re- organizing sections.
Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 60 -20 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE.
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1494 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (AS AMENDED) AS ADOPTED
BY THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY BY SECTION 9100 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDED BY SECTION 9103 OF SAID CODE." Dickason moved
to waive further reading of Ordinance No.. 60 -20, Merritt secondr
ed, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen- None
ABSENT: Councilmen - None
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
9. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER:
Mayor Fitzjohn recommended Mr_. Lucian Bruner and stated he felt
personally that he was one of the finest men in Temple City, he
works for Edison Co. and very active in civic affairs, and his
knowledge will be an asset to the Commission. Dickason stated
there was no question about his ability, and made the motion
that Mr. Lucian Bruner be appointed to the Traffic Commission
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. R. Null.
Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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10. ORDINANCE NO. 60 -22 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION & APPOINTMENTS
Tyrell thinks there should be nine members on the Commission
rather than five to get broader coverage, and to get as many
groups as possible represented to get a composite picture, and
there should be a greater membership due to the type of condi-
tion. Dickason felt too large a number loses its effectiveness,
and that the Commission would have to make decisions right away
and that five members to start with would be advisable. Buchan
duggested it might be better for five commissioners, and desig-
nate each one head a•committee covering the different phases.
With too many members it is too hard to get them together at one
time, and this way five would be responsible, and each one would
eo�e�r� b,epresent their group. Merritt stated there were 15 on the
'4411',--Y Youth Center Board and it was difficult to operate at . that time.
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a"t Fitzjohn served also and it was always the same few that came
out every time. Dickason did not feel we should have a large
Commission but should have various facets represented by having
advisory groups., and right now we need a working group to act.
Dickason moved that we initiate a Parks & Recreation Commission
with a membership of five Commissioners to get it started,
Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen- Merritt, Tyrell
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Discussion followed regarding appointments and the following
were recommended for consideration:
Dickason recommended Chas. Ristow, 5751 Rio Hondo Dr.
Buchan recommended Mrs. Bob Turner
Fitzjohn recommended the following -
Haven Andrest, 5817 Primrose
John Clemson, 9854 Val St.
Jacob Gunst, 4929 Hello
Al J. Lindberg, 9932 E. Nadine
John Franklin, 5025 Kauffman
Tyrell recommended Mrs. Bertha Rains
Merritt felt these names be held as recommendations until the
next meeting. Dickason made a motion to continue discussion of
the Parks & Recreation Commission at the next meeting, Buchan
seconded and carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING
8 P. M.
RE- REQUESTED VARIANCE: 4913 N. FIESTA, OWNER BERNARD GOLDSTEIN.
Mayor Fitzjohn declared this appeal hearing now open.
Mr. Ed Holden, of the Regional Planning Commission employed by
the City of Temple City, stated Mr. Goldstein applied for a
Variance to place three houses on property of approximately
11,400 sq. ft. which is 3600 sq. ft. short of number required
for three houses in A -1 5000 sq. ft. area as property is zoned.
A hearing was held before the Planning Commission and the re-
quest refused, and then applicant appealed to the Council. He
advised a zone variance is basically not a means of changing
zoning, but set up so that relief may be granted to specific
property where completely impossible to use the property for .
which it is zoned. Specific findings are required before grant-
ing as to whether he is being deprived of property right. Use
would not be detrimental in this case of two houses on property.
There are none in the vicinity that have three. Mr. Goldstein
is using it for which it is zoned and cannot see that property
variance should be granted.
Mr. Bernard Goldstein, 4913 Fiesta, stated he did not agree with
Mr. Holden that he is short 3600 sq. ft. as the lot is 80 x 160,
or 12,800 sq. ft. but he agreed that he did not have the necess-
ary 5000 sq. ft. He made the appeal as he feels he has space
enough for another house which would provide for another family
to live in Temple City.
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Mrs. Wm. Herbert, 4826 N. Fiesta, stated she was a welfare work-
er and that rental properties bring in more undesirable people,
that there is too much traffic on the street as is, and also
presented a petition with 15 names of other property owners
who oppose it.
George G. Massey, 4847 N. Cloverly Ave. stated, building a house
in such a small space does not provide a proper place for child-
ren, and in this area they want privacy, and that two houses
takes up enough room. The house is too small and not enough
ground and he is very much opposed to it.
Ralph Spellman, 4900 N. Cloverly, protested at last hearing and
also at this time. Two houses on these lots is enough.
James Carr, 5027 N. Fiesta, is very much against it for the same:
reasons.
Mrs. Jessie Plummer, 4839 N. Fiesta, stated it was for two houses
only, and she opposed the variance also. Merritt asked if there
was a deed restriction limitation for only two houses, but Mrs.
Plummer did not know.
Dickason moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commissior
be approved, and that the petition for variance of Bernard Gold-
stein on property at 4913 N. Fiesta, be denied, Merritt seconded
and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Shatford stated with the appeal denied there would be no further
action.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -89: TERMINATING ANNEXATION NO. 2 A (East Temple
City Inhabited)
Shatford read title to RESOLUTION NO. 60 -89: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS IN REGARD
TO THE ANNEXATION OF THE TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO.
2 A, EAST TEMPLE CITY, INHABITED". Tyrell moved to waive fur-
ther reading, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -89, Buchan seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
12. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -90: TERMINATING ANNEXATION NO. 3 A (West Temple
City - Uninhabited)
Shatford read title to RESOLUTION NO. 60 -90: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 60 -84 AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS. Tyrell moved
to waive further reading, Dickason seconded, carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
,Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -90, Dickason seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
NEW BUSINESS:
13. NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION:
Shatford read title in full to RESOLUTION No. 60 -91: A .RESOLU-
TION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DE-
SIGNATED "ANNEXATION NO. 3 -A WEST TEMPLE CITY UNINHABITED ", AND
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GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO
AND SETTING DECEMBER 12, 1960, AS THE DATE FOR THE HEARING
Tyrell moved 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 -91, Merritt seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyre]) & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -92 re- CONVEYANCE LIVE OAK & TEMPLE CITY PARKS
Woollett advised it is the policy of the County of Los Angeles
to convey parks when incorporated, and we must request January
1, 1961. To give them time and facilitate this matter it is
advisable to do this at this time. In the case of Temple City
Park if desirous of not having this conveyed on January 1, we
may write them a letter and indicate to them when we wish it,
providing however we pay for maintenance after January 1, 1961.
Tyrell asked what if we did not agree to maintain it, and was
advised the County would give it to the City any way. Shatford
read title to Resolution No. 60 -92 in full "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING CONVEYANCE
FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF THE LIVE OAK AND TEMPLE CITY PARKS
TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Tyrell moved to waive further read-
ing of Resolution No. 60 -92, Buchan seconded, roll call as fol-
lows:.
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn.
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 -92, Buchan seconded,
roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -93 REQUESTING COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION SERVICE
Shatford read in full title of Resolution No. 60 -93 RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, REQUESTING
COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO FURNISH VARIOUS SERVICES
AT FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Dickason stated
he did not feel we are in a position to act on this, and we
must decide what services we want, and the Parks & Recreation
Commission of the City should work on this. Woollett stated
the Resolution as drawn would authorize the County to perform
only what was requested by the City. At the present time ser-
vices on Live Oak Park and the schools are provided by the Count,
but by virtue of incorporation the County will discontinue this
service on January 1 unless something is done. Emperor school
is physically outside of the City limits and the County will
continue to serve. Clemson school in the El Monte school district
but in City limits the County will not serve. The Parks & Re-
creation Dept. have estimated costs of funding for all within
the City at $26,532. which is less than budgeted and would con-
tinue the existing program until June 30, 1961. This Resolution
simply gives the County Parks & Recreation Dept. legal authority
to provide these services when requested. He suggested to adopt
the Resolution and send a letter to Parks & Recreation Dept.
and indicate to them we are going to have a Commission of our
own. This puts the Dept. in a legal position to act for us to
provide services when asked for by us. Tyrell moved to adopt
Resolution No. 60 -93, Buchan seconded, roll call as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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16. RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPTION RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Mr. Ed Holden, Regional Planning Commission and advisor to
City Planning Commission, advised the Planning Commission has
considered several changes regarding increase of lot sizes. A
number of recommendations have been made by them and now referr-
ed to the Council for consideration.
1. Concerns number of parking spaces
Suggest for residence 1.1 spaces, garage or car port
1 2 spaces for each lot
This has been adopted and used by a number of out -lying
communities and is increase from present and does provide
higher standard for off - street parking. The Commission re-
commends this.
2. Parking Spaces: require 9 x 20 ft. minimum. This increased
standard has been adopted around the County.
3. Width of Access to Lots: R 1 and A 1 have a 9 ft. minimum
for one or two units per land. Recommendation is 16 ft.
for three dwellings, and 20 ft. for four dwelling units.
This makes it definite and establishes standards.
4. Area Requirements in A 1 and R 1 Zone. The general purpose
is to increase size of parcel on which unit is located when
behind house located on the front. 5000 sq. ft for the 1st
dwelling and 5500 sq. ft for each additional dwelling on the
same. 3000 sq. ft. of lot area for each dwelling unit on
a lot or parcel of land which has less than 25 ft. frontage
on a dedicated street. I think this is a mistage and it
probably should have read 5500 sq. ft. It is the Commissions
feeling this should be corrected to 5500 sq. ft. so they
can use it in their plot plan acceptance.
Buchan asked if this would follow along with the possible plan
of a Master Plan, and Mr. Holden advised these are within the
scope of Mr. Whitnall's plans. These are not higher than uni-
form zone ordinance but does increase standards and very reason-
ably so, and makes them more definite for administration.
Merritt felt they will up -grade the community and that it was a
step forward, and he made a motion the City Attorney prepare an
Ordinance for Council consideration in conformity with these
recommendations, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
17. RECOMMENDATIONS: TRAFFIC COMMISSION
(a) Adoption of Truck Routes.
The Traffic Commission recommends truck routes as follows:
Las Tunas Dr. through City east to west
El Monte Ave. between Las Tunas Dr. and Lower Azusa Rd.
Lower Azusa commencing east City limits to west City limits
Also recommended that rather than posting "Truck Routes!'
that the other streets be posted with load limits. There
being a number of people present interested in the routes
Shatford advised that this was not a public hearing.
R. Sale, 9427 E. Olive, suggested other things to consider as
adequate thickness of pavement, to not cut off other truck
routes, and that the total truck traffic through the City was
between 4.5 and 6.8 % of total traffic, with Lower Azusa carry-
ing the heaviest load.
Mayor Fitzjohn stated he backed up the Commission, and if taken
off Las Tunas as we would like to see it would double traffic
on Lower Azusa which would not be doing these people justice.
Edw. J. Hunt, 5830 N. Hart, strongly urges adoption of Commiss-
ion recommendations as Las Tunas is wide enough and pavement
thick enough and with the lanes painted it is more safe than
ever. Lower Azusa is just no adequate if taken off Las Tunas,
and he strongly urged the Council to leave Las Tunas open throug!
Temple City.
H. R. Stoke, 1215 Oak Lawn Rd., Arcadia, associated with Redi-
Mix and Rock & Sand Assn. of So. Calif., stated when considering
any route the Council must take into consideration when elimin-
ating a route, an alternate route must be provided. He is con.
cerned only with Las Tunas. Going El Monte, Lower Azusa, and
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and back up Rosemead and then will not be a way through to the
west, and would be inducing traffic on residential streets main-
ly El Monte. It would cause trucks 12 times as much over -city
streets as they now do and this is a maintenance problem. Also
Las Tunas Dr. is built for trucks. If use denied it increases
cost of building. He stated they have an excellent safety re-
cord. Tonight their principal concern is to keep Las Tunas Dr.
open as a truck route.
John C. Payne, 4939 N. Fratus, a member of the Dump Truck Assn.,
stated if closed it would be detrimental for industry and every-
one especially west of here.
Loyal Riley, 9545 La Rosa Dr., stated he operated a dump truck,
that he did all his trading in Temple City, and if forced to
use Lower Azusa he thought it would be against the people who
live west and also against the people of Temple City.
E. 0. Blackman, West Covina, General Manager of Calif. Dump
Truck Owners Assn., stated rates are established by the Public
Utilities Commission. Any time a route is changed by City Ord -
inanceon routes which traverse that particular segment rates are
increased to a point beyond that segment. Access to and egress
from points of delivery within your city must be permitted so
there would be some traffic. We ask that you consider cities
behind you regarding cost problems.
Ray Guntly, 5454 Sultana, felt it a good route going over Las
Tunas and as far as Lower Azusa is concerned the street is not
as good to handle traffic. There are a lot of truckers living in
Temple City, and do business here, and in order to get home we
would have to violate some law, which I do not believe is a
violation even if posted as he has a right to go home but not
keep his truck there. I think Las Tunas the proper street.
Buchan asked if in business for himself, and Mr. Guntley stated
he was, and Buchan asked what address he used on his Sales Tax
Permit, and when he said his home, Buchan stated that is alright
then the City will get the Sales Tax.
Mrs. Millesan Drews, 9382 Lower Azusa Rd., advised she lived in
the triangle below Lower Azusa Rd. at the western boundary, and
the area is entirely residential and there are lots of children.
The residents were happy when the freeway opened as it took lots
of the traffic away. They are now concerned about trucks coming
back again. The soil is pure sand and vibrations shake the
houses when trucks go by, they are hoping truck traffic will not
be encouraged to go down Lower Azusa Rd.
R. Sale, 9427 E. Olive, stated the routes are being used now.
The fact we are going to post in the opinion of Geo. Envall,
Traffic Engineer, is not going to increase traffic over what
we have. Baldwin is not proposed as a major street at the pre-
sent time, and coming from Arcadia will have to turn on Las
Tunas west or out Lbs Tunas to Live Oak until Baldwin is widened
and surfaced thicker.
Dickason moved to approve the Traffic Commission recommendations
and ask our City Attorney to draw up the necessary documents
and present at the next Council meeting, Buchan seconded, roll
call as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
(b) Additional Painting of MTA bus loading zones.
Lack of length of loading zones necessary for buses to pull out
into the second lane which is a definite hazard. MTA has author•
ity over these zones. They have made a study and have indicated
bus loading zones of 80 ft. After review the Traffic Commission
recommended re- location of the loading zones at Las Tunas Dr.
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and Temple City Blvd. from the near -side to the far -side. There
is additional striping incurred. Tyrell thought all loading
zones should be on the far side of the street. Woollett stated
there would be considerable objection by the property owners.
Merritt also felt the zones sbould be on the far side. Woollett
stated from the nearside the bus can pull into the intersection
without getting into center land to leave curb. He also re-
commended the Traffic Commission hold a public hearing on it.
Dickason moved to refer this item back to the Traffic Commission
for further study, Merritt seconded, and carried.
(c) Center line striping on Cloverly Ave. The Traffic Commission
recommend painting 50 Ft. single center line on south part of
Cloverly where there is a considerable jog 50 or 75 ft., which
would encourage people not to cut the corner. Tyrell moved to
approve, Dickason seconded, roll call votes as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
(d) Installation of "NOT THRU STREET" signs at Heleo St.
Tyrell moved to approve this installation, Merritt seconded and
carried.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 60 -94: Warrabts & Demands No. 269 -293.
Inasmuch as the Bldg. Dept. fees did not cover the cost of their
services Mr. Woollett advised he would check and if continuing
could come up with a better set of fees. Tyrell moved to adopt.
Resolution No. 60 -94, warrants & Demands No. 269 through 293
in the amount of $6445.83, Merritt seconded, roll call vote as
follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
19. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. County Boundary Commission
1. Woollett stated proposed annexation #1960.5, City`of
San Gabriel was dropped because Rosemead has jurisdic-
tion.
2. Woollett brought to the attention of the Council propos -.
ed Annexation #246 City of El Monte (Southwest inhabited,
3. Proposed Annexation 1960 -5A City of San Gabriel:
Woollett advised Rosemead has jurisdiction here also.
Tyrell moved to receive and file, Buchan seconded and carried.
4. Temple City Community Youth Center. Woollett read a
letter from the Board of Directoks of the Temple City
Youth Center offering their services to the City Council
to assist in establishing an organized youth plan.
Buchan moved to answer the letter stating the City is
appointing a Parks & Recreation Committee and their
letter will be referred to them. Merritt seconded and
carried.
6. A letter from the American Cancer Society was read re-
questing a permit to conduct their annual appeal during
April. Woollett was authorized to answer the letter
giving necessary information.
5. Salvation Army. Woollett read a letter from the Salvatior
Army requesting permission to solicit in the City.
Tyrell moved to grant permission, Buchan seconded and
carried.
7. Byron E. Wells. re parkin? lot 642. Mr. Wells has fenc-
this lot allbwing.no parking. Daniel Pinzo, 9544 Las
Tunas Dr. representing the merchants asked if something
could not be worked between the Council and Mr. Wells
with the Council collecting from the property owners.
Shatford advised the City would be in the position of a
Collection Agency which it could not do and that the
property owners are going to have to work this out.
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Shatford said they could get together and form an Association
and deal with Mr. Wells, or possibly the existing Parking Assn...
might work it out with them. Tyrell moved to file, Buchan se-
conded and carried.
8. A letter from Mrs. Louise Wheeler thanking the Temple City
Fire Dept rescue unit for efficient services rendered Henry
Saenz of 4992 Cloverly Ave. Tyrell moved to forward to the Fire
Dept., Buchan seconded, and carried.
9. L etter from Marjorie Finch approving the removal of parking
meters. Tyrell moved to file, Merritt seconded and carried.
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE iN AUDIENCE WISHING TO SPEAK:
B. L. Meek, 6004 Rosemead Blvd., presented a petition with
128 signatures satisfied with present daytime parking and re-
questing the Council to not approve 2 hr. parking on cross
streets. Mayor Fitzjohn stated the Council had not discussed
having two hour parking on side streets. Meek stated the people
do not like to have employees parking in front of their homes
all day, and that two hour time limit would force commercial
into this area which is R 1. Buchan asked what would be peoples
reaction if we were not able to provide sufficient parking so
we could not raise sufficient Sales Tax, and would therefore
have to put in a City Tax? Buchan asked if any one else was
circulating a petition and Mr. Meek said he was doing it as he
had six rentals involved in this area, and also that the people
felt the Council was letting them down. To this Mayor Fitzjohn
took exception stating, "1 am not perfect, but do not like the
inference from you that residents feel we are letting them down.'
Dickason suggested haveing the Manager take the Petition and
when and if it comes up it would be taken, into consideration
on further studies. Dickason made the motion to refer this to
the City Manager to be a part of his study when he makes his
recommendations, Merritt seconded and carried.
Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood Dr., read a letter to the Council
requesting use of part of Temple City Park for the Carnival dur-
ing the Camellia Festival, and the removal of several trees to
make the area useable. The trees are in the rear area of the
park and their removal would be an improvement. Woollett stated
the row of trees is in northmost part just before play area.
This would give an area 75 ft. x 290 ft. and this in conjunction
with the area back of the Fire Station and Womens Club would
give access from Woodruff and Golden West. The figure of $600.
for removal was received from Mr. Ostergaard who is in charge
of trees. Shatford advised this matter be held over until
later as we do not have the parks yet. Mr. Sale said removal
of the trees would make a permanent improvement worth while.
Merritt moved to receive this letter of recommendations for
consideration with no action as of tonight and discuss and check
into it further. Dickason seconded and carried.
Mrs. Millesan Drews, 9382 Lower Azusa Rd., asked what steps had
to be taken to request the name of Lower Azusa Road be changed.
Woollett advised the first step would be to draw up petitions
requesting this from the Council and get as many people as you',
can to sign.
R. Sale, 9427 E. Olive, speaking in behalf of Civil Defense rec.
quested December 7 be proclaimed "National Civil Defense Day "'.
He stated there is no program but this might be a good beginning
Tyrell moved in favor of the proclamation, Merritt seconded and
carried.
Woollett read a letter from James R. Lawler re- vivisection and
presented a petition signed by 300 people requesting rescinding
the contract with the County Pound Dept. Woollett stated on
Sept. 12 the City Council denied the right to the Pound to turn
over any animals picked up in our City for vivisection. Althouc
picked up in our City they cannot and are not used for this pur-
pose. Tyrell moved to file, Merritt seconded, and carried.
Woollett presented a request from the Secretary of the Chamber
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of Commerce requesting permission from the City to decorate the
standards that were used for parking meters for Xmas. Merritt
moved to deny, Tyrell seconded, and carried.
Woollett advised the Council that an Alcoholic Beverage License
had been applied for across the street from the City Hall at
9671 E. Las Tunas. He stated necessary procedure for granting
or refusal, this application was made November 4, and the de-
partment takes 30 days to process. If individuals are desirous
of protesting this license I have the necessary form here. If
e protest is submitted the Dept. will hold a hearing downtown.
If the City Council takes a stand and protests the Board will
hold a hearing here in the City Hall, and people would be given
an opportunity to testify before the Hearing Officer of the Dept.
Valid reasons for protest were proximity to schools, churches,
playgrounds, parks and residential areas, and police protection.
The granting lies squarely with the Stated December 4 is the end
of the 30 day period. Buchan stated if the Council takes any
action they would be setting a precedent.• Tyrell felt it might
be the cleanest one in town, and just because selling beer
is it less bad than selling hard liquor. Woollett stated he
did not think the City Council would want to get into this.
Tyrell felt if the people in town want to protest let them do
so. Merritt said some of the people have spoken to him and he
felt the Council should get into it, to which Fitzjohn agreed.
Shatford advised most cities do not take a stand on this since
the state determines granting or not. Buchan stated the building
would be posted 45 days and anyone going by would be given notice
Anyone who wants to object to it can start a petition requesting
denial of application. We can advise the Board that if a protect
is lodged that we lhave facilities here for holding a Hearing
and offer it to them for any Hearings in our boundaries. Shatforc
recommended the City avoid getting into this kind of argument,
the State has sole right and the City might oppose but the
State still might grant. Buchan moved to table, Dickason secondec
and carried.
Woollett advised the Council that Paul Rejai, Administrative Aide,
was notified today that he had been granted a Graduate Scholar-
ship with Syracuse University for full tuition and books, and
a Research Assistant -ship. In order to take this up he will
have to be in Syracuse by February 6. It is a tribute to an
individual and to his credit that he has been selected. Merritt
moved to have the City Attorney draw a Resolution commending
him for his work for the City of Temple City. Buchan seconded
and carried.
22. ADJOURNMENT:
Buchan moved to adjourn, Dickason seconded, and carried with
adjournment at 11:15 P. M.
ATTEST:
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