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CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
TEMPLE C i TY , CAL r 1 ORN I A
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 1961
1, INI'.f4ATION:
The regular meeting of the City Counc i i of the Gity of Temple
City was called to order by Mayor Dickason at 7:30 P. M., who
2, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
3. INVOCATION:
Invocation was given by Elder Harold Calkins, 7th Day Adventist
Church, 9664 Broadway.
4, ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
ABSENT: Councilman - Buchan
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford and City Manager Woo1lett4
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilman Merritt moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Council Meeting of October 20, 1961, as mailed, Councilman Fitz-
john seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilman-Buchan
ORDINANCE NO, 61-52: City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordi-
nance No, 61-52 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE
OF STREET TREES: REQUIRING PERMITS FOR THE PLANTING, PRESERVA-
TION AND REMOVAL IN PUBLIC PLACES. There followed considerable
discussion regarding various changes suggested, City Attorney
Shatford will re -do the ordinance incorporating various changes
and submit it for re- introduction at the next regular meeting,
7. ORDINANCE NO, 61 -53: City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordi-
nance No, 71 -53 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING STREETS AND SIDEWALKS IN THE
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, He stated this was basically aimed at sign:.
on the sidewalks which are increasing daily, The question of
draining swimming pools into the street and placement of bicycle
stands on the sidewalk were discussed. The City Attorney will
rewrite the ordinance including these two items.
8, ORDINANCE NO, 61 -51: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C17'
OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A PERSONNEL SYSTEM,
Councilman Tyrell recommended this for further study. City
Attorney Shatford stated the staff has done a lot of work but
felt the Council would want to study it over at some length, it
was agreed that this be held over for more study before intro-
duction.
ORDINANCE NO. 61 -5k City Attorney Shatford read title to
Ordinance No, 61 -54 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE UNIFORM LOCAL
SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE. He explained this was drafted by
the League of Calif, Cities in connection with the Board of Equ-
alization to correct the law relating to where there would be a
double tax, and actually all this does is to clarify the law of
the State of California, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive fur-
ther reading of Ordinance No. 61 -54, Councilman Fitzjohn second-
ed, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: councilmen - Buchan
As this was the first reading no further action was taken.
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10. RESOLUTION NO, 61 -174: AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR
JAIL SERVICES. The City Attorney explained this agreement and
resolution as clarifying the present arrangements regarding
medical, surgical and hospital treatment of prisoners. He then
read title to Resolution No. 61 -174 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ;WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES FOR THE HOSPITALIZATION OF CITY JAIL PRISONERS IN THE
JAIL WARD OF THE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL. Councilman Tyrell
moved to adopt Resolution No. 61 -174, Councilman Merritt second-
ed, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen- Buchan
11. RESOLUTION NO, 61 -175: 4ARRANTS & DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$21,059,02 DEMAND NOS. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Resolu-
tion No, 61 -175, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, roll call as fol-
lows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen- Buchan
l2. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION.
Councilman Tyrell requested these recommendations be held over
for further study to which the Council agreed.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 61 -56: Amending the Municipal Code to establish
the City Manager in charge of Plot Plan Approval. City Manager
Woollett explained this was to expedite plot plan approval and
to relieve the Chairman of the Planning Commission by having the
approval given by the City Manager or such members of the staff
he may designate. City Attorney Shatford read title to Ordin-
ance No, 61 -56 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMPLE CITY, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY TO ESTABLISH THE CITY MANAGER IN CHARGE OF PLOT
PLAN APPROVAL, Councilman Tyrell moved to waive further reading
of Ordinance No, 61 -56, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT Councilmen- Buchan
As this was the first reading no further action was taken
14. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
1. Cloverly & Olive - removal of temporary crossing guard recommend
ed.
City Manager Woollett read letters from Mrs. Thomas Niemeyer;
Safety Chairman, Cloverly P. To A., Mayne Utterson Principal of
Oak Ave. School, Wilbur Hawkins, Principal of Cloverly School,
and H. B. Beckner, Supt. of Schools, requesting the continuation
of the crossing guard services at Cloverly and Olive,. Following
discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to refer this back to the
Traffic Commission for further study, Councilman Fitzjohn second-
ed, and carried.
2. Additional Traffic Control devices: Live Oak to Lower Azusa,
& El Monte Ave, to Double Drive.
3„ Olive Street to Lower Azusa, & Temple City Blvd, to Baldwin
Ave,: Additional Traffic Control devices.
4„ Removal of one hour parking restrictions Trelawney St, south
of Lemon,
5. Installation "No Parking" zone Temple City Blvd, on bridge
south to railroad right of way.
6. Installation of single skip center line Olive St. & Rosemead
Blvd. to El Monte Ave.
7, Installation of Pedestrian Crosswalks north and south line of
Las Tunas Dr, in Baldwin District.
Following discussion Councilman Fitzjohn moved to approve items
2 through 7 listed above, Councilman Merritt seconded, roll call
vote as follows:
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15. AWARD PRESENTATION® CALIFORNIA CITIES EMPLOYEE SAFETY CONTEST-
League of Calif, Cities and. State Compensation Insurance Fund,
The City Manager announced that he had been requested to hold
this over until the next Council meeting.
i6. COMMUNICATIONS:
L. A. County Boundary Commission, City of So, E1 Monte, proposed
Annexations Nos. 13, 19, 22, 23 & 2L.. Councilman Tyrell moved
to receive and File, Councilman Merritt seconded; and carried.
17, City of Hermosa Beach: Resolution #2388 Condemning Soviet Union
for Resumption of Nuclear Testing. Councilman Fitzjohn moved to
receive and file; Councilman Merritt seconded and carried,
18, American Cancer Society: City Manager 'Woollett read a letter
from the American Cancer Society requesting April, 1962, be de-
sisnated as Cancer Control Month, and also for a charitable
solicitation permit for that month. Councilman Tyrell moved to
grant the request, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried,
19. Junior Women's Club of Temple City: City Manager Woollett read
a letter from the Junior Women's Club requesting a charitable
solicitation permit for the campaign against Muscular Dystrophy„
and that a Proclamation be made for the week of November 26 to
December as Muscular Dystrophy Week in Temple Cith, Councilman
Fitzjohn moved to approve the proclamation and request for soli-
citation, Councilman Merritt seconded and carried,
20, City Manager Woollett read a letter from Mr, Waiter B. Powell
772 Mirada P1., Altadena, who was concerned in respect to our
Ordinance No. 61 ®48 restricting archery and requesting the Coun-
cil to reconsider it, Mr. Powell was in the audience and spoke
in support of his requests Following considerable discussion
and as non of the complaints were from citizens of Temple City
the Council decided the ordinance should stand as is
21, City Manager Woollett read a letter from Ray G. Fortner regard -
ing the pigeon problem in Temple City, Councilman Merritt moved
the staff come up with recommendations to alleviate this problem,
Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
22, Lloyd A. Walters: Non- Military War. City M..nagerWoolle't read
a letter from Lloyd A. Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Ave., Rosemead,
regarding the Cold War against Communism. Councilman Tyrell
moved to file, Councilman Fitzjohn seconded, and carried.
TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE WHO °:fl SH TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL: No one came forward to address the Council.
24, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Tyrell requested all mail addressed to the City Coun-
cil or Mayor be kept in a circulating file in the City Hall
available to all Councilmen so they may be informed prior to the
Council meetings and thus eliminate time consumed at meetings
for letters not to be considered. This was agreed to and copies
of any letters addressed to the Mayor and Council letters will
be handled in this manner.
The Councilmen each gave a short report on the meetings attend-
ed at the League of California Cities Conference in San Francis-
co
City Manager Woollett read a letter from the Board of Supervise,
ors requesting an expression of views as to whether or not an
election should be called regarding the question of fall -out
shelters. Following discussion it was decided to refer this to
the Civil Defense Committee for a recommendation to be returned
at the first meeting in December.
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Councilman Tyrell reported on the progress of the Civil Defense
Committee and that they were trying to develop a .good plan for
our City and it would protect our City. City Manager Woollett
stated they hoped to make a comprehensive report to the Council
the first meeting in December.
City Manager Woollett reported from the Camellia Festival Com-
mittee a request to modify our ordinance to control vendors from
outside of the City. Youth groups, etc., of the City could
sell these things and help raise funds for their own benefit.
City Attorney Shatford stated we can restrict vendors to members
of service organizations or youth groups which have been in the
City three to five years. Councilman Fitzjohn made a motion that
the City Attorney draw up an ordinance to this effect to restrict
vendors to Temple City organizations, Councilman Merritt seconded
and carried.
Mayor Dickason read a letter from the Boy Scouts of America
requesting December 2, be proclaimed as GOOD TURN DAY„ With
agreement of the Council the Mayor so proclaimed.
City Manager Woollett requested authorization to purchase the
legal file for the Councilmen a Councilman Merritt so moved,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Fitzjohn, Merritt, Tyrell, Dickason
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilman- Buchan
25. ADJOURNMENT:
Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn at 10 :30 P. M. until Tuesday
November 14, 1961, at 7 :30, in the City Haifa Councilman
Merritt seconded, and carried,
ATTEST:
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