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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1961-06-26_Regular 1961CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF REGULAR MMET- ING, JUNE 26, 1961 1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Buchan, who led the 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Elder Calkins of the Seventh Day Advent- ist Church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City.' ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen-Fitzjohn, Merritt, Buchan ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Tyrell ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woollett. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 1961. Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 1961, as mailed, Councilman Fitzjohn second- ed, and carried. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 61- 44,._second reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61 -44 PAI ORD- INANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY DECLARING ITS INTENTION AND DE- SIRE TO HAVE CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES ANNEXED TO THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading, Councilman Merritt se- conded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Tyrell Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Ordinance No. 61 -44, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Tyrell COUNCILMAN TYRELL arrived at this time. 7. RECOMMENDED ONE -WAY ALLEYS NORTH & SOUTH OF LAS TUNAS DR. City Manager Woollett stated the Traffic Commission recommended the alley north of Las Tunas be one -way going east and the alley south of Las Tunas one -way going west. Also that a survey was made of all owners adjacent, about 150 were notified and only 4 or 5 attended. The Council requested the staff to ascertain the . feeling of the merchants regarding this proposal and a petition was prepared and circulated, and the results of the total number canvassed qumbering about 40, 28 were for one -way alleys and 16 against. Geo. Envall, T• affic Engineer, recommended one -way alleys, but that the alley be west -bound north of Las Tunas, and east -bound south of Las Tunas. Georgia Maxey, Chairman of the Traffic Commission stated that after making another survey with Mr. Envall she agreed with him and his recommendation. Councilman Fitzjohn advised at least three or four nights a week that the area around the Masonic Temple is practically filled with cars due to activities of the Temple. Councilman Tyrell asked if there was any necessity for this at the present time. Councilman Mer- ritt felt he would as soon see them stay as they are, but where merchant parks half on his property and half in the ald &y he would like to see that eliminated, which he stated in some in- stances was ariall day situation. Mrs. Maxey stated the recommendation was for the safety factor involved, and City Manager Woollett advised with respect to safe- ty one of strongest points is,you remove almost half of the blind corners. Following considerable discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to reject the recommendation of the Traffic Commission at this time, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll calf vote as follows: 173 Council Minutes, June 26, 1961, pace 2 AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -1 PRC Parks & Recreation Commissioner Al Lindberg stated the request was for approval of an appropriate plaque commemorating Grant Bechtold, who was killed in an automobile accident on the free- way, for his work with youth and in sports. Also that this plaque be placed at Live Oak Park where he was active from his early years. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt the recommenda- tions of Resolution 61 -1 Parks & Recreation Commission, and that the request be granted, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen- Dickason 9. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -45, 1st reading. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordinance No. 61 -45 AN ORD- INANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING PARKING REQUIREMENTS ON CITY STREETS. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61 -45, Councilman Merritt seconded. Mayor Pro Tem Buchan asked the City Attorney if the word "street" would not be more appropriate than "highway" in the Ordinance, and City Attorney Shatford will make this change. Roll Call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen- Dickason As this was the 1st reading no further action was taken. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -144, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REQUESTING THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO PROVIDE CROSSING GUARDS, which City Manager Woollett explained was a formality requesting the same services for 1961 -62 which we have had in 1960 -61. Following discussion Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -144, Councilman Fitzjohn second- ed, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason RESOLUTION NO. 61 -145 WARRANTS & DEMANDS Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -145, war- rants and demands nos. 623 through 652 in the sum of $9621.40, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen- Dickason 12. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -146 AID TO CITIES FUNDS City Manager Woollett explained the request for the sum of $26,017.35 from the County Aid To Cities Funds. That it was to facilitate the decision already made by the Council that this amount which is available to us from the County, is requested at this time. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 61- 146. Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen- Dickason 13. CERTIFICATES OF RECO6NITI0N At this time Mayor Pro Tem Buchan requested the following to come forward: Lucian G. Bruner, Fran Burr, Marge Calamia, and B. L. Meek. All were present except Fran Burr. Mayor Pro Tem Buchan presented each with a framed certificate of recogni- tion from the City of Temple City for their individual services in behalf of the City and expressed the Council's appreciation. 174 Council Minutes, June 26, 1961, page 3 14. RESIGNATION FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION City Manager Woollett read a letter from Charles A. Ristow re- signing as a .Commissioner on the Parks & Recreation Commission, as of July 1, 1961. Councilman Tyrell moved to accept with re- gret, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded and carried. It was also de- cided that it would be appropriate to have the City Manager write him a letter or have a plaque made for period served. 15. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER Mayor Pro Tem Buchan requested the Councilmen to turn in any recommendations with name, address's, and telephone number, to City Manager Woollett who will in turn advise each Councilman in order that they may consider them. City Manager Woollett stated the entire Council will not be back until the 28th of August, and suggested this appointment be made at that time. Councilman Tyrell suggested this also apply to the appointment for the Parks & Recreation Commission. It was agreed to hold these over until August 28. 16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Zone. Variance Case No. 61 -18 PC Ude & Nelson: Recommend Denial. City Attorney Shatford stated the Commission's grounds for denial were (1) existence of a light & air easement and no request for abatement, (2) it would constitute a tract, (3) the requested variance is not in the best interest of property in the area.. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Buchan, NOES: Councilmen -None ABSENT: Councilmen - Dickason 17. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Temple City Volun teers Committee requesting the City to provide supervision for teenage night at Hollywood Bowl which is sponsored by the County Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Hight School, to be held on August 11. Mr. Woollett stated if the Council ardrees with this request he would make arrangements with an employee to go. Coun- cilman Fitzjohn made a motion to approve the request, Councilman Merritt seconded, and carried. 18. COMMUNICATIONS: City Manager Woollett stated a and b were acknowledgements of letters written recommending Frank G. Bonelli to the Governers Commission to study re- apportionment. Councilman Tyrell moved to file, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. C. City Manager Woollett read a letter from the San Gabriel Sym- phony Assn. requesting a date to make a presentation to the Coun- cil. Councilman Tyrell moved to file, Councilman Fitzjohn second- ed and carried. D. The City Manager also read a letter from Estella M. Barron expressing appreciation for the Rescue Unit of the Fire Dept. Councilman Tyrell moved to receive pass on to them, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Mr. B. L. Meek, 6004 N. Rosemead, stated first he wanted to thank them for the plaque, and also would like to suggest several things to the Council. 1. That the signs various merchants place on the sidewalks out - side'_their place of business was very detracting to the appear- ance of the City, and not a credit to the Community. 2. That the City consider sidewalks especially around schools. 3. That the money donated to the Chamber of Commerce which he understood was accounted for annually be accounted for quar- terly. 4. Also as the expenditures are getting pretty close tic <the amount 175 Council Minutes, June 26, 1961, pace 4 of income he felt we should have a business license tax. City Manager Woollett responded regarding side -walks near the High School, that when Temple City Blvd. reaches final alignment the High School will consider side =walks but until then it would be imprudent for them to do so. Also in regard to the Chamber of Commerce the City does not give them a flat sum that is unappropriated or unallocated.. It is only given for a specific purpose, the Chamber submits to the C;:_, City Council a series of vouchers where payment is made or where due. Therefore the City is in a position to know exactly what the money is spent for. City Attorney Shatford stated the Council had considered a City Business License at its initial meeting on May 25, 1960, it was considered very thoroughly by studying various cities and it was determined at that time not to adopt a business license at that time.. They are primariaoy reculatory and produce a small amount of income. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. City Manager stated he had notification of annexation No. 5, Montebello, and a small annexation to Pasadena. Councilman Ty4r6:1 rell moved to receive and file, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded4 and carried. Also there will be a meeting of the League of California Cities on July 6. Councilman Buchan is going and anyone else please notify the office. City Manager Woollett reported on progress of the OASI program and the application is being prepared. 21. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to adjourn, Councilman Merritt second- ed and carried, adjourned at 8 :50 P. M. ATTEST: pty:Cierk . Mayor Pro Tem 176