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Home My Public Portal AboutCity Council_Minutes_1961-05-08_Regular 1961CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, MAY 8, 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. 3. The invocation was given by Rev. R. E. Schulz of the Lutheran Church, 9123 Broadway, Temple City. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn ABSENT: Councilmen -None ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager Woollett. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes as mailed, Coun- cilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 6. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -41 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61..41 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN CHAPTER DESIGNATIONS. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61 -41, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 7. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -42; 2nd reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61 -42 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 61 -29 AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO (1) FIX THE TIME PERIOD FOR USE OF APPROVED PLOT PLANS AFTER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES CHANGING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND (2) LIMITING PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF PLOT PLAN APPROVAL. Councilman Buchan moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -42, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote as fol- lows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None Councilman Buchan moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61-42, Council- man Dickason seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 8. ORDINANCE NO, 61 -43, 1st reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61 -43 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, OF INTENTION TO PROCEED UNDER ARTICLE 5, TITLE 5, DIVISION 1 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE (.PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW) TO VACATE EASEMENT. Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -43, Councilman Buchan seconded. Shatford explained this action would be necessary when the final tract map of the planned subdivision is approved and was introduced at this time so that adoption would tie in 159 Council Meeting, May 8, 1 96-1..,' page 2.. with final tract map approval. Following discussion the roll call vote was taken: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None As this was a first reading no further action was taken. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -134, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 12 -61 TERRITORY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, TO THE CONSOL- IDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. City Manager Woollett explained this was for our Annexation No, lA East Temple City (Baptist Church property) which was de- annexed from Arcadia and annexed to Temple City, and this resolution was necessary for their fire protection. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Reso- lution No. 61 -134, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: louncilmen -None 10. RESOLUTION No. 61 -135, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR INACTIVE DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN CITY MONIES IN A SIX MONTH TERM DEPOSIT. The City Manager explained some tax money from the state had been received earlier than anticipated and as a result was re- questing $100,000.00 be transferred to an inactive account at 3% interest for six, months. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -135, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 11. GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: City Manager Woollett explained the General Services Agreement with the County expires on June 30, 1961, and he recommended that the Council authorize renewal of the Agreement for a five year period by minute request. Councilman Tyrell moved to so do, , Councilman Buchan seconded, and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 12. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -136: WARRANTS & DEMANDS Following discussion Councilman Dickason moved to adopt Resolu- tion No. 61 -136 Warrants & Demands Nos. 504 through 534, in the sum of $130,055.43, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 13. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Chairman Georgia Maxey of the Traffic Commission presented the following recommendations: 1. BROADWAY & ROSEMEAD 'BLVD.,: Recommend lane lines be placed on Broadway at the intersection approachto Rosemead in lines 100 ft. in length, with vertical signing on the north side of Broadway west of Rosemead denoting "ONE LANE ROAD" and on Broadway south curb east of Rosemead "NO PARKING 3 PM TO 6 PM'; Following discussion Councilman Buchan moved to adopt, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen - Tyrell ABSENT: Councilmen -None 2. PROPOSED ONE -WAY ALLEYS IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT: The Commission requests the City Council to approve a public hearing to be held within the next 60 days regarding proposed one -way alleys east and west off Las Tunas, to have the 160 Council Meeting, May 8, 1961, page 3 City Manager schedule the Hearing and inform interested parties. Chairman Maxey explained the proposal was to make those north of Las Tunas Dr. one way west, and those south of Las Tunas one way east. Councilman Dickason moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 3. ROSEMEAD BLVD. - WEST SERVICE ROAD SOUTH OF PENTLAND: Recommend "NO PARKING AT ANY TIME signs be placed on the east side of the west service road to Rosemead Blvd. from Pentland Street southerly 850 feet. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell, & Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 14. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the State Division of Highways re directional signs to Temple City on the San Bernardino Freeway, which they have agreed to install on the off -ramp. 2. City Manager Woollett read letters from C. L. Mathews, and Theresa Depies in commendation 'of the Rescue Unit of the Fire Dept. Councilman Tyrell moved to refer to the Fire Dept., Councilman Merritt: seconded, and carried. 15. TIME RESERVED FOR AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION: No one stepped forward to speak with the exception of Georgia Maxey who paid tribute to the City Council for its cooperation in the Camellia Festival as well as all other Civic programs. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: 1. City Manater Woollett presented a bill directed to the City Attorney for law service from the NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL LAW OFFICERS in the sum of $67.50, for 1961 -1962. Councilman Tyrell moved to pay the bill, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell,Fitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 2. City Manager Woollett advised regarding the leasing of a postage meter, the initial charge is $32.50 installed and $6.00 per month to rent. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved that the City Manager lease a postal meter, slug included andto also get a postal scale. Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Buchan, Dickason, Merritt, Tyrell,IFitzjohn NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen -None 3. BOUNDARY COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY: a. City Manager Woollett read a letter concerning proposed annexation to So. El Monte. Buchan moved to receive and file, Dickason seconded and carried. b. Also a letter regarding Annexation 24, So. Arcadia, Uninhabited. If completed together with other area east of Double Drive being considered in another annex- ation, would give all County territory east and south- east of Temple City to Arcadia. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Buchan seconded & carrio ed. c. City Manager read a letter from Mr. Anspach. of Liebergs in appreciation of the improvements to the alley behind their store. Councilman Tyrell moved to pass on to the Road Dept., Councilman Buchan seconded & carried. d. City Manager Woollett also advised the following had requested fireworks booths and would be checked out: Los Flores Ward, Church of Latter Day Saints, and The American Legion, and the Rotary Club, and the YMCA. 161 Council Meeting, May 3, 1961, page 4 Councilman Merritt suggested the staff make a tour of the busi« - ness section to check on the litter, boxes, trash etc, in the alleys. Councilman Tyrell brought up discussion regarding the development of Live Oak Park for all the citizens, suggesting a definite plan and map be made out and improved to meet the plan over a period of time. 17. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried, adjourned at 9:15 P. M., until the next regular meeting of the Council on May 22, 1961, at 7:30 P. M. ATTEST: n City Clerk �� 1 1 1 62