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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCity Council_Minutes_1961-08-14_Regular 1961CITY OF TEMPLE CITY TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 1961 1. INITIATION: The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temple City was called to order by Mayor Dickason at 7:35 P.M., who 2. led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. INVOCATION: Invocation was given by Reverend Ralph Walker of the First Baptist Church of Temple City. 4. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn ALSO PRESENT: City Manages- Woollett, City Attorney Shatford 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Buchan moved to approves the minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 1961 as mailed, seconded by Councilman Merritt, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman - Fitzjohn UNFINISHED BUSINESS :. None 7. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -150: Warrants and Demands Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ALLOWING CLAIMS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $15,982.05 DEMAND NOS. 710 THROUGH 740, Councilman Buchan seconded, roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -151: INTENTION TO FILE APPLICATION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY. Mr. Woollett informed the Council that this was the necessary preliminary step in filing an application with Social Security Office requesting that our City employees be covered. This would cover all present employees and any additional ones. This has already been budgeted for and is in lieu of a pension plan. It will be retroactive as of January 1, 1961 and will not cover any employees on a contract basis. Councilman Tyrell wished to have a clause inserted excluding "any and all contract services". Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolution 61 -151 as amended, seconded by Councilman Buchan, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn 9. RESOLUTION NO. 61 -152: Recognizing Need for a Comprehensive Civil Defense Program. Mr. Woollett explained that this Reso- lution was drawn at the request of the Council to re- affirm its decisions with respect to Civil Defense. An alternate Resolution No. 61 -152 -A was drawn up, copies of which were dis- tributed to the Council. After reading both Resolutions, Coun- cil felt that both conveyed basically the same thought with the exception of more words in one. Councilman Merritt moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -152, seconded by Councilman Tyrell, roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn 183 Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 - Page 2 10. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PLANNING COMMISSION: Vacation of a future street easement (Tract No. 26554)® Mr, Woollett brought the Council's attention to the maps on the board pointing out the area in question as shown by the shaded area. This portion is approximately 240 feet and has been reserved for a future street The proposed street runs north and south and lies between Grace - wood to the west, Hallowell to the east, Daines Drive on the south and Live Oak to the north. The street would be 30 feet wide and would go south to Daines, but not clear through to Live Oak, City Attorney Shatford stated that he has prepared an Ordinance for a first reading explaining that the City must adopt an ordinance and intent to vacate. in each such case an ordinance must be drawn and then a public hearing scheduled, in this case December, 11, 1961. Notice must be posted 10 days be- fore a hearing, which gives anyone time to voice any objections. The first re ;ding would sb.r S pt mh o. 1 1 , 1961, After the public hearing a resolution w; Y1 be adop :a.z' declaring the easement has been vacated, Councilman i'ierri tt moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 61-46, seconded by Councilman l yrel l and carried unanimously 11. County of Los Angeles Boundary Commission: a) Proposed annexations Nos. 16, 17, and 18, City of Rosemead. b) City. of Arcadia proposed annexation #26. Mr. Woollett informed the Council this was merely an official announcement and recommended to receive and file, carried unanimously. 12. Requested street name change: Mrs. Elizabeth B. Kendig, 5621 N. Pal Mal Avenue. Mr, Woollett read the basic communication in which Mrs. Kendig requests the name of Lynrose rather than Bogue for a new street of subdivision in Tract No. 26554. Following a ten minute recess in order to study the street numbering map, Councilman Merritt made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Councilman Buchan, roll call vote as follow AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn 13. Temple City Lions Club: Permission to conduct White Cane Drive. Mr. Woollett read the basic communication from Mr. M. P. Kettle, President of the Lions Club requesting permission to conduct their Annual White Cane Drive on Friday, October 20th and Satur- day, October 21, 1961 and also requesting a proclamation from the Mayor declaring the above dates as White Cane Days. Councilman Merritt moved that the Mayor proclaim White Cane Days and grant permiss oar to conduct the White Cane Drive as request- ed, seconded by Co;.anc i lman Buchan, roil can vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Mrritt, Dickason NOES: Councilmen °- None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn Mayor Dickason so proclaimed October 20 and 21, 1961 as Annual White Cane Days. 14. Placement of umbrellas on the 9600 block on Las Tunas. Mr. Al Stoppel of Stoppeies Store for Boys made the original request which was read by Mr. Woollet The merchants along the 9600 block on Las Tunas wish permission t:o place co'orfui umbrellas in the pipes which formerly held the parking meters, This would lend a festive air to the business center and perhaps ' draw more customers, as well as provide shade for passers -by. The question arose as to whether these umbrellas would inter- fere in any way with either cars or trucks parking along the cut-b. Since there would be some overhang which would interfere with a truck parking it was suggested that the pole could be bent slightly. However, this would then allow the umbrellas to hang too low over the street for safety of pedestrians. The City Attorney felt that there should be some control by Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 - Page 3 the City as there was a question of liability, also maintenance. Councilman Buchan made a motion to table this item for further study, seconded by Councilman Tyrell and carried unanimously. 15. Letters of commendation: Fire Department Rescue Unit. Mr. Woollett read two very fine letters of commendation regarding the prompt and courteous action of the Fire Department Rescue Unit. Councilman Tyrell recommended these letters be referred to the Fire Department, seconded by Councilman Buchan, carried unani- mously. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Mr. G. H. Bedell, Chairman for the American Legion Committee of "Proud Americans of Temple City" read a Resolution requesting the Mayor and City Council to proclaim the period of October 19 - 28 for Patriotic Education and Observance, and that all citizens within the city be asked to give proper respect to this period. This reso- lution is similar to one passed by the Assembly and Senate of the State of California and the County Board of Supervisors. The Ameri- can Legion hopes to have all organizations and churches take part in this week of observance and education. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt this. Resolution, seconded by Councilman Merritt, carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: a) Councilman Merritt commented on the fact that there was such a large number of people in the.audience -and without a single complaint. Councilman Tyrell observed that Reverend Walker was the first one of the ministry to stay after the invocation for the entire Council Meeting. b) Mayor Dickason asked Mr. Woollett to read a letter received by him from A. E. Valle, So. Calif. School of Anti - Communism, requesting the Mayor proclaim the week of August 28th to September 1st as Anti - Communist Week, along with many other cities. Council- man Tyrell made a motion requesting the Mayor proclaim the week of August 28th to September 1st as Anti - Communist Week, seconded by Councilman Buchan and roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen .— Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn c) Councilman Tyrell said that he has received several calls from people concerning overnight parking of trucks and trailers also the possibility of a business being operated on the corner of Alessandro and Workman. d) The Council inquired regarding the progress being made in the hiring of a Director of Recreation. Mr. Woollett informed them that there have been several examinations and oral interviews but that so far there has been no one who qualifies for the job. A Resolution was placed in the Councilmen's files this evening which, when approved, will appoint Chris N. Jensen as Maintenance Man. Mr. Woollett stated that he would like to recommend his appointment immediately as he fully expects that by Monday of next week the City can take over completely from the County except that the County should mow the lawn on Tuesday as usual. Mr. Jensen was interviewed by the City Manager, Karl Koski and Mr. Ristow and appears to be very well qualified. Councilman Tyrell made a motion to adopt the Resolution No. 61 -153 APPOINTING CHRIS N. JENSEN PARK MAINTENANCE MAN, seconded by. Councilman Buchan and carried by the following roll call vote: 185 Council Minutes - August 14, 1961 W Page 2 AYES: Councilmen -. Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen - None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn e. City Manager Woollett reported on his visit with CHP Com- missioner Crittenden in Sacramento last Friday.with regard to CHP's ultimatum to pull out of Temple City on September 1, 1961. It has been the policy of CHP since 1951 to serve newly in- corporated cities until the City was in a position to provide this service itself, which would be a period of 18 months to two years. Commissioner Crittenden agreed to study the feas- ibility of the City contracting with CHP, but this would not be legally possible at present due to a ruling.by the State Department of Finance. It could be brought before the Legis- lature but would probably not be in effect until 1963. Mr. Woollett made the following recommendations to the Council: (1) That the Council reaffirm the request made in writing by our Mayor to Commissioner Crittenden for CHP to continue to provide traffic services until July 1, 1961 (2) That the Council indicate its desire and interest in in determining the feasibility of contracting with CHP for traffic services. (3) That the City Council tonight direct the Mayor and/or myself to contact our elective representatives, and discuss this matter with them. (4) That we give Commissioner Crittenden this week to reply to the Mayor's letter requesting an extension of CHP services until July 1, 1962. If the answer is not re- ceived this week, the City Manager will automatically contact the Commissioner by letter. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt the recommendations of City Manager Woollett, seconded by Councilman Buchan and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen - Buchan, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason NOES: Councilmen m None ABSENT: Councilman Fitzjohn Mayor Dickason and the City Manager had a discussion with Senator Richards who agreed to lend his support and the Council felt that it should get all the personal contact possible to lend support with respect to contracting for service with CHP. Councilman Tyrell moved to investigate contract service, seconde by Councilman Merritt and carried unanimously. f. Mr. Bob Turner had previously requested permission to place advertising signs across Las Tunas informing the public_ of the All Nations Indian Pow Wow. City Manager Woollett felt this was a worthy cause and requested Council's permission. Councilman Merritt made a motion to grant permission for placement of signs advertising All Nations Indian Pow Wow on guy wires across Las Tunas Blvd., seconded by Councilman Buchan and carried unanimous 18. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Buchan moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Merritt and carried. Council meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. until the next regular meeting on August 28, 1961, at 7:30 P.M. at the City Hall. ATTEST 186