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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1961-04-10_Regular 1961CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA .MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 10, 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 of Allegiance to the Flag. At this time one minute of silence was observed to commemorate Mr. Lee Payne of the Temple City Times who passed away on this date. Mr. Shatford, City Attorney, spoke a few words in memory of Lee Payne and his outstanding journalism. 2. The invocation was given by Rev. Ralph Walker, of the First Baptist Church of Temple City. 3. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt & Fitzjohn ABSENT: Councilmen - Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Manager Woollett corrected the minutes of March 27, 1961, as follows: Page 2, toward end of first sentence stating the "Fire Marshal will check" should read the "Fire Department will check." Item 8, page 2, 5th line from bottom of first paragraph reads "Chief Administrative Office" should be "Chief Administrative Officer ". Page 5, 2nd line of second paragraph reads "City Attorney coun- seled", should be "City Manager counseled ". On item 13, page 5, last paragraph, Manager Woollett asked for clarification from Councilmen Buchan and Dickason regarding the motion to table for consideration later. When an item is tab ?co it automatically is placed on the next agenda. Due to motion it was not clear if the Council was desirous of having this brought up at this particular meeting. Councilman Buchan stated it was his intention to delay any action on it at this time. Page 7, item 17, Communications under #3. Now reads "City Man- ager commented that a tentative recommendation has been made'; should read as follows: " City Manager commented that a tenta- tive recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce Business License Committee has been made ". Buchan moved to approve the minutes as corrected, Dickason se- conded, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell 6. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -39 ( 2nd reading) City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61 -39 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING SECTIONS 5101 AND 5102, AND ADDING 5103 TO THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RE THE HEALTH CODE. Councilman Dickason moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -39, Council - man Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61 -39, Council- man Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt & Fitzjohn NOES: Counci lmen -None ABSENT: Councilman - Tyrell ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: BROCHURE DISCUSSION. City Manager Woollett requested a continuation until the next meeting at which time he will be able to furnish a more complete 152 Council Minutes, April 10, 1961, page 2 report. Buchan moved to table, D'ickason seconded and carried. 8. City Attorney Shatford read Ordinance No. 61 -40 in full, title as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING SIGNS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY. As this was a first reading of Ordinance No. 61 -40 no further action was taken. 9. WARRANTS & DEMANDS: RESOLUTION NO. 61.130, in the sum of $14,549.25 demands No. 462 through No. 486. City Manager Woollett referred to warrant No. 475 payable to the Los Angeles County Road Dept. for the month of February. All of these bills are verified by the staff whoalso review the bill in light of the budget each time. There are available copies of our analysis of this statement. With the exception of street repairs and maintenance item we are currently below the budgeted amount. In .maintenance and repairs we did a great deal of our maintenance work in January and February and will be doing a lesser amount for the remainder of the year. Of the total bill $6758. was for street maintenance. Following discussion Councilman Buchan moved to adopt Resolution No. 61-130, Demands Nos. 462 through 486 in the amount of $14,549.25, Councilman Dickason seconded and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, & Fitzlohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman- Tyrell 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 4. City Manager Woollett read a.letter from the City of Arcadia requesting designation of Baldwin Ave. as a truck route. They stated by revuting truck traffic off of Baldwin Ave. south. of Las Tunas Dr. will force trucks to use Las Tunas Dr. to Rosemead Blvd. as an alternate route. The only other route to the San Bernardino Freeway is Las Tunas Dr. to Double Drive, to Valley Blvd. Additional truck traffic on alternate routes will impose undesirable traffic conditions. At the time of the hearing on truck routes neither the trucking companies or the Traffic Com- mission felt this route was necessary, and it was decided the situation would remain the same at least until Baldwin Ave. is improved. Councilman Buchan asked regarding the status of Bald- win Ave. at the present time and what size vehicles are allowed on it. He stated also that there was considerable truck traffic on Baldwin Ave. in Temple City from 9 P. M. to 12 P. M. and he wondered if they were in violation. Woollett advised if he felt it a problem there we can have the Highway Patrol check on it. Councilman Buchan moved to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried. 2. City Manager Woollett read the recommendation of the Traffic Commission for installation of a boulevard stop bar and "stop" pavement markings, together with "stop ahead" advance pavement markings be placed on Olive Street and both approaches to Temple City Blvd. Councilman Dickason moved to accept the recommendation of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Buchan seconded and carried. 3. The Coordinating Council's Community Inventory requested an installation of a cross -walk at Bogue across Baldwin Avenue. The Traffic Commission felt this should not be installed at Bogue St. but recommended a cross -walk be placed on Baldwin Ave. at the south line of Live Oak. Councilman Dickason moved to accept the recommendations of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried. 4. Woollett read the request from the Shopping Market for red curb between two driveways on their property which represents 19 ft. of curb and when occupied obstructs the sight distance when entering or leaving the driveways. The recommendation is to remove the 19' parking space between the two driveways by making the curb red. Councilman Buchan moved to accept the re- commendations of the Traffic Commission, Councilman Dickason se- conded, and carried. Council Minutes, April 10, 1561, page 3 11. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. City Manager Woollett read a letter from Robert B. Heuer, Director, Dept. of Real Estate Management, County of Los Angeles directed to the Board of Supervisors requesting the transfer of Live Oak Park to the City of Temple City under certain condi- tions. This letter was approved by the Board of Supervisors on Febr. 21, 1961. Woollett recommended that a motion be made to receive and file, and at the time the deed is given to the City, that the City Clerk be instructed to record the deed with the County Recorder. Councilman Dickason so moved, Merritt seconded, and carried. 2. Temple City Hospital: Cancellation emergency aid program. Woollett read a copy of the letter directed to Mr. Robert J. Thomas, Director, Dept. of Charities, Los Angeles County General Hospital, written by Dr. Willard J. Chandler, requesting can- cellation of the contract between the County of Los Angeles and the Temple City Hospital. This applies only to the usual em- ergency aid cases brought in by the Temple City Sheriffs and the California Highway Patrol officers. Our contract with the; County still gives us this service through the Methodist Hospi,7 tal, the San Gabriel Community Hospital and the El Monte Emergen• cy hospital. The Temple City Hospital will continue 24 hour emergency services to people of the area for private patients. Councilman Buchan moved to receive and file, Councilman Dickason seconded and carried. 3. Woollett read a letter from Mrs. R. F. Fihout, 5722 Agnes St. Temple City, commending the Rescue Unit of the Fire Dept. for their fine services. Councilman Buchan moved to pass the letter on to the Fire Dept., Councilman Dickason seconded and carried. 12. Time reserved for Audience: Mrs. Georgia Maxey, 9823 Hallwood Dr., Temple City, asked the Council to make a study concerning a valid area in the small park for the carnival for the Camellia Festival which would be available each year. She felt this would greatly facilitate future planning. 13. Matters from City Officials: Woollett read in full Resolution No. 61-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO PERMIT THE TAX COLLECTOR OF TEMPLE CITY TO EXAMINE CERTAIN SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS, which names Walter Gr, esmeyer, City Treasurer, and William Woollett, Jr., City Manager, and Karl L. Koski, Administrative Assistant. This re- solution will give them the necessary authority when they go to Sacramento. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolution No. 61-129, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilman•Tyrel1 Councilman Merritt inquired about possibility of short time park ing areas within Temple City. Woollett advised the Traffic Com- mission discussed this at their last meeting and has requested the staff to draw an ordinance which will provide this. It will go to the Traffic Commission at their next meeting and then to the Council. 14. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Buchan moved to adjourn, Councilman Dickason seconded . and carried, with Council adjourned at 8 :15 P. M. until the next regular meeting on April 24, 1561, at 7:30 P. M. ATTEST: ty er < 154