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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1961-03-13_Regular 1961CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OFF THE CITY COUNCIL, MARCH 13, 1961 1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Fitzjohn who led the Pledge 2. of Allegiance to the Flag. Mr. Lucian Bruner, 5217 Golden West, 3. gave the invocation.• 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: Atty. Tom Lumsdon representing Henry Shatford, and City Manager Woollett. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Woollett corrected the minutes on page 5, Section 12, sub- sectio? #3 to read as follows:" 260 property owners received notices. 99 were represented on the application representing 64 parcels. Also objections by 59 people owning smaller lots representing 64 other parcels and who were against the change were received." Dickason moved to adopt the minutes of February 27, 1961, as corrected, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen—Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 6. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -37 AMENDING CODE RELATIVE TO SALE & USE OF FIRE WORKS. Attorney Lumsdon read the title to Ordinance No. 61 -37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMEN ING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO THE SALE AND USE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CiTY, AND REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. Dickason stated at the last Council meeting he suggested this ordinance be tabled for two weeks as he felt the public should be given a chance to speak. Also that he had only one contact during that time and that was a "pro" and he was interested to know what the other members of the Council had learned. Merritt stated he had spoken to a number of people at Live Oak Park regarding the possibility of changing the ordinance, and they were not aware of an ordinance against fireworks, also that they have been buying and using them. Also he could find noone opposed to selling fire works in the City. Mayor Fitzjohn at this time requested anyone in the audience against the use or sale of safe and sane fireworks in Temple City to please step forward and speak. Mr. Carl E. Johnson, 9204 Olive, Temple City, stated at the pre- vious meeting he was against it, and we can get along nicely without it. He was hoping more cities would also not allow it. He did not feel anything was being taken away from the children and if just one accident was eliminated it waswor.th it. He felt the letter from the Fire Dept. and others heard at the previous meeting opposing this ordinance was well received and he would like to see the ordinance continued as it is. Mrs. Martha Johnson, 9204 Olive, felt selling fire works was not strengthening the community, and although this is not a big thin it is a start in the wrong direction and if we continue to do things to lower the ideals of the community she does not think it a good thing. Mr. Parkhurst, 5651 Olive, stated as a member of the American Legion he had seen fireworks used a good many years. The profit from sale of fireworks supports many Legion Posts in their com- munity work more than any other source of income. He felt this sale is a good clean way to make an income that will support a veteran organization. He also advised the big firework show at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on the 4th is put on by the County Council of the Americal Legion, and the money'is used to main- tain the service department of the County Council of the America 139 Council Minutes, March 13, 1561, page 2 Legion. This is a group of service officers who are well versed in the laws where vets may obtain rights to which they are en- titled. Mr. Fred Brukins representing the Latter Day Saints Church, said they are concerned and have come to the conclusion these are ab- solutely safe and sane, and they wish to convey to the Council that youth groups of the church would like to enter into the sale Mr. Jack Dalismer, Pres. of Temple City Rotary Club, stated they were all for it, and they could use the money for various service projects and as long as they are sold in surrounding communities Temple City might as well have the benefit of sales tax and pro, fit. Councilman Buchan stated he felt holidays were created for spec!- fic purposes and the 4th is recognized by fireworks. He also felt the kids today are losing the spirit, and he can see nothing wrong in allowing safe and sane fireworks to be sold and used here in Temple City. Dickason said on hearing both sides of the argument he felt the people opposed were thinking in terms of old fashined fireworks where there is danger to life and limb but in his opinion he did not think this true today, and at this time he favored pro argu- ments, but would be willing to postpone another couple of weeks taking any action to see if there is any more reaction from the people of Temple City. Merritt stated he spoke to a friend and he was opposed, but all the people he spoke to at Live Oak Park had children there and they were all heartily in favor of using fireworks, and had bought there's in the surrounding areas in the past. Tyrell stated his position had ..not changed any since the last meeting. He said it is not necessary for any club to make money in this manner when jeopardizing the safety of our children. It is the duty of the Council to provide for the City what we deem is in the best interest of our citizens and the mere fact that there are four or five here for it, it still is not representing the people as a whole. Many people are law abiding and if they cannot afford it can use the law as an excuse and use their money for necessities. He is wholeheartedly against it and in support of the Fire Dept. and the L. A. Fire Dept. he can see no dissim- ilarity between this and the show type. We do not have a safe and sane firework any more than we have a safe and sane match and he considers fireworks are the same idea. Mayor Fitzjohn stated logically speaking he felt it unfair when all surrounding communities have the right to sell and use fire- works, that the average family is intelligent and the right place 10 use them would be in the front or backyard of their home and fire damage would be negligible. He believes that all on the Council believe in protecting our childredn. He stated he is heartily in favor of abolishing the ordinance we took over and adopted when we became a city, and he would be in favor of adopting this ordinance for the sale of safe and sane fire works. It is not right that we forbid the people in Temple City to use them when they can purchase them in surrounding towns and use them here which they have been doing many years. Woollett gave a report on fireworks in the surrounding cities. He also stated he would like to propose a couple of changes in the Ordinance as follows: Section 3113. The Council shall require a cash deposit with thr City Clerk in the sum of $100.00 for each 20 feet ln length or ce�,��ted portion thereof. Woollett recommends this be changed to 24 feet. l''�"a1-1'' Section 3118. Sub- section d. There shall be at least one super - yisor, twenty one years of age or older, on duty at all times. _. Woollett recommends this be changed to .18 years of age. Also in sub - section k footage be changed from 20 ft. to 24 ft. Section 3115, sub- section 3, Woollett recommends fee be changed from $10. to $25. to cover cost of inspections. Buchan moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -37 as changed by the City Manager. Dickason seconded. Roll Call Vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 140 Council Minutes, March 13, 1961, page 3 Dickason stated he was in favor oP a higher fee for regulation rather than income to the City. Tyrell stated it was a source of some disappointment to him that the Council could not follow the lead of the County. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -36, 2nd reading. Attorney Lumsdon read title to Ordinance No. 61 -36 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENS ING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTIONS 4250:2, 4250.3, 4250.4, and 4250.5 RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION OF TIP SHEETS AND COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING MATTER ON PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. Merritt moved to waive further reading and to adopt Ordinance No. 61 -36, Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows.: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 8, CURRENT USE OF COUNTY PARKING LOTS Woollett stated that on Febr. 20 the time limit was removed on .y3oAw5 the four 1otsAin the City and since that time the staff has been Lorr NC'{'ep doing a survey. He recommended to the Council to leave restric- tions off until the next Council meeting when he w i l l have a full report. Buchan moved to table until the next meeting, Merritt seconded and carried. PROPOSED PURCHASE OF RECORDING EQUIPMENT. Woollett presented Karl Koski, Administrative Assistant, v -o re, pared the two page report submitted to the Council. Mr. Koski discussed his report and answered various questions by the Counci and following considerable discussion Buchan made the motion that `I -151s the Council have a demonstration on the T -1-5 - Wa l l ensak and post e tiez pone any further discussion until that time. Dickason seconded and carried. 10. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE NO. 61 -38. 1st reading. Attorney Lumsdon read title to Ordinance No. 61 -38 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 1200.1 THROUGH 1200.10 RELATING TO ARRESTS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY ORDINANCES.' Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -38, Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was the first reading of the Ordinance no further action was taken. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -125 WARRANTS & DEMANDS. Attorney Lumsdon read title to Resolution No. 61 -125 A RESOLUTI''0 OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $16,627.59 NOS. 422 THROUGH 442. Woollett stated as this Resolution included the first bill from the Road Dept. in the amount of $11,677.28; he had prepared a breakdown of the . charges we are being billed for which was available to them. Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -125, demands nos. 422 through 442 in the sum of $16,627.59. Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. RECOMMENDATIONS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION: 1. Additional "NO PARKING" zone Lemon Ave.- Temple City Blvd. west. Tyrell moved to accept the recommendation of the Traf- fic Commission, Buchan seconded, and carried. 2. Traffic Channelization- Encinata & Broadway. Tyrell stated he felt this raised area in this intersection a traffic haz- ard. Mr. Bruner, 5217 Golden West, of the Traffic Commission, said he personally thought it a monstrosity but it is some- 141 Council Minutes, March 13, 1961, page 4 thing the County put in on the basis of traffic accident record. Dickason made the motion to refer this back to the Traffic Com- mission for further study, Buchan seconded and carried. 3. Proposed "NO PARKING" zone Sultana south of Las Tunas. This was recommended as it is a narrow street with a fair amount of traffic. Tyrell moved to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission. Dickason seconded and carried. 4. Baldwin Ave. & Daines Dr. west approach -- constricted roadway' Recommendation was for placing arrow markings and reflectors. Tyrell moved to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Com- mission, Merritt seconded, and carried. 5. Temple City Blvd. West Side, south of Woodruff Ave. . Parallel parking stalls. Tyrell moved to adopt recommendation of the Traffic Commission Buchan seconded and carried. 13. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. County of Los Angeles Boundary Commission - proposed annexa- tion City of El Monte #255. As this in no way affects Tempi, City Tyrell moved to receive and file, Buchan seconded and carried. 2. L. A. County Medical Assn. - Request March 19 -25 proclaimed. as Community Health Week and March 19 as Polio- Tetanus Ino- culation Day. Buchan so moved,Dickason seconded and carried. 14. Time reserved for anyone in the audience wishing to address the Council. No one stepped forward at this time. 15.. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: �l. Woollett reported on the special meeting of the Traffic Com- mission held on March 9, 1961, regarding proposed widening of Double Drive and signalization at Double Drive & Freer. The storm drain will not be completed until 1962 which means 12 or 2 years before the storm drain work will be completed and con- tinual traffic problems would be in existence for some time. For this reason the Commission asked the staff to come up with something regarding temporary installation at this corner. The F,xe4i- Commission feels a 1 ,green on Double Drive except when people wish to cross, installed at Freer should be considered. The es- timated cost would be $3340. which includes all labor to dis • mantle and for the permanent installation. Because of the ur- pt "- 4'h "s'"'9 gency he met with the engineer of & Si 1.-=t1-on of the `�`V "' °'r County regarding their willingness to pay for their half. The etreerck Road Dept. felt it not a good thing because existing traffic lrtA,`4 . ` pattern does not meet with their warrants establishing a basis for installation of signalization. They would not be willing to participate in the fixed timing type. They did say if the City wanted to go ahead and pay the full cost the County would give them permission to do so but at this time do not wish to participate. Mrs. Frank Stunden, 5355 N. Double Drive, stated it is costing $2000. to maintain crossing guards which she assumed would be removed at the time the signal was installed. Mr. Bruner of the Traffic Commission quoted the traffic engineer that in a large number of instances the need for crossing guards was relieved. Tyrell stated he is heartily in favor of installing a signal. He moved that we install the temporary signal at a cost of $3340. even if the City has to pay in full, and we should have it as soon as possible. Merritt seconded. Buchan asked if this cannot be installed by June 30, if it then comes in the future budget. Woollett advised if the contract was let prior to June 30 it would be in this years budget. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 2. Woollett stated the City signed an agreement with the State for a Master Agreement. Recently the State designed a new agree- ment which is the same as far as the City is concerned. Through some oversight they wanted this executed by March 1 and we have just received it. He would appreciate the Council authorizing the City Clerk and the Mayor to sign and return this Agreement. 142 Council Minutes, March 13, 1961, page 5 Buchan asked if there was any change in the distribution as yet and was advised there was not. Tyrell moved to delegate the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Master Agreement, Buchan seconded and carried. Woollett advised of a meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Author ity relative to offering reduced fares to senior citizens. Ty- rell moved Administrative Assistant Karl Koski attend and represent the City of Temple City, Buchan seconded, and carried. 3. Woollett read a letter from Palos Verdes Estates together with a Resolution opposing extension of the Brown Act, which re- quires any consultations of any type be held in a public meeting. Tyrell felt we should go on record as opposing it. Woollett read in full E 1 -7-. and Resolution #345 of Palos. Verdes (}1lFrdial -Gr Estates opposing AB 127 as an unwarranted extension of the Brown Act. Tyrell made a motion to adopt the same Resolution and to forward a copy to each of the names listed thereon. Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 4. Woollett advised regarding the problem of deficit in build ing permit fees and costs. He suggested that we do nothing to the fee schedule at this time as he believes we will break even by the end of the year, and prefers not to raise the fee until after this quarter as he feels we can make it up. Dickason felt we should study it for a few more months, Buchan seconded, and carried. 5. Woollett stated March 1926 is the 50th anniversary of the Campfire Girls, and they request March 19 -26 be proclaimed as Golden Jubilee Week for the Campfire Girls. Mrs. Ambrose Mazola of 9933 Nadine, presented the request. Tyrell so moved, Buchan seconded and carried. Buchan stated he would be unable to attend the League of Calif. Cities meeting in Southgate on March 16 and asked if someone could attend in his place. It was agreed that City Manager Woollett would represent Temple City at this meeting. Dickason stated he was appointed to the Library Advisory Council to represent the City Council. The meetings have been held in the evening but recently have been changed to afternoon meeting which makes it difficult for him to attend. The Mayor suggestec possibly Mrs. Rains could give the Council a report on these meetings. Woollett stated he felt it of such importance that someone should attend,and requested permission of the Council to attend and report back to them)which was granted. 16. ADJOURNMENT: Dickason moved to adjourn at 9:30 P. M.) Buchan seconded, and carried to adjourn to the next regular meeting on March 27, 1961 ATTEST: Mayor y of ` e ple City, California o f the �i't ity er o the City o p e ity, Cal j fornia 143