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TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 14,, 1964
INITIATION:
1 . The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Merritt at 7: 30 P . M. , followed by invocation given by
2 . Rev. Roger Hillis of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of
3. Temple City. Mayor Merritt then led the 'Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL-:
PRESENT: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker , Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
ALSO, PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford & City Manager `Jloollett
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
a. Regular Meeting of August 24, 1964
b. Adjourned meeting of August 31 , 1964
The Mi,nutes of August 24, -Section 20, Adjournment, was correct-
ed to read "ad°ourned to an Executive Session at 7: 30 P. M. on
August 31 , 1964, at the City Hall". Councilman Harker moved
to approve the minutes of the 24th of August as corrected,
Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker , Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve the minutes of the adjourned
meeting of August 31 , 1964, Councilman Dickason seconded,
roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. -ORDINANCE NO. 64-138: Urgency.
City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 64-138 titled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY AMENDING, THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE JO ADOPT THE NEW FIRE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES AS THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY'. Councilman
' Dickason moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64- 138, Councilman Tyrell
seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker , Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
7. ORDINANCE N0. 64- 139: Urgency
City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 64-139 titled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY ArOPTING THE HEALTH CODE
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (ORDINANCE NO. 7853) AS THE PUBLIC
HEALTH CODE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. 'The City Manager asked
the City Attorney about the County Ordinance raising the fees
for Health services as many of the cities are protesting these
additional fees. The City Attorney recommended this ordinance
be adopted and that a study be made of the fees by the staff
advising the ordinance can always be amended if desired. Coun-
cilman Nunamaker moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64-139, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
8. ORDINANCE NO. 64-140: Urgency
City Attorney Shatford read in full Ordinance No. 64-140 titled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY- OF TEMPLE CITY RE ADOPTING THE BUSINESS
LICENSE ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO INCLUDE ALL
AMENDMENTS TO DATE. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance
No. 64-140, Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to
carry as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
RESOLUTION N0, 64-403: Re-Gambling Legislation
City Attorney Shatford read title to Resolution No. 64-403
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY URGING
THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION IN RESPECT TO GAMBLIN;
OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE PERMIT LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING NOT SPEC-
IFICALLY CONTROLLED BY STATE LAW. Following discussion the
Resolution was revised in Section l line 4, also same Section
line 5 , and Section 2 end of third line to add "organized" be-
for gambling. Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt as corrected ,
Councilman Dickason seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows,,
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
NEW BUSINESS:
10. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: Recommend adoption of a Resolution oppos-
ing lowering of age limit from 21 to 18 yrs. for purchase of
alcoholic beverages .
City Manager Woollett presented a letter from the Board of Super-
visors together with a proposed resolution for cities to adopt
vehemently opposing a proposal made on Aug . 4, 1964 before the
Assembly Interim Committee on Alcoholism and Alcoholic Rehabili -
tation to lower the limit from 21 yrs. to 18 yrs . He recommend-
ed that the Council instruct the City Attorney to draw a Resolu-
tion for this City strongly opposing the lowering of the age
limit . Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker second-
ed, and carried by, the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker , Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
11 . SET PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR CURB & GUTTER INSTALLATIONS:
a. 'fdelland Dr. west side, Daines Dr. to Freer St.
b. Loma- Ave. east side 5300 block, between Olive & end.
c. Loma Ave. west side, 5300 block between Olive and end.
d. Key lt�?est south side, 10500 block between Halifax & Doreen .
e. Pal Mal east side, 5000 block between Arrowood & Key '.fest.
f. Arrowood , south side between Pal Mal and cul de sac.
Councilman Tyrell moved to set the above listed installations
for Public Hearing on Sept . 28, 1564, -at 7: 30 P.' M. , Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
Item 6. Recommend establishment of long range lighting program
for up grading lights in the City. Asst. City Manager
Koski presented the above recommendation and made the recommenda-
tion for 5 locations which need attention, 7 of which are within
the lighting district and the staff suggests the county lighting
district be requested to up grade these seven as soon as possible
and for the City to do the 2 remaining from the appropriation.
Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded,
carried by the following calAed vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Item. 7. Recommend purchase of radar unit and installation of
signs at approved locations .
• Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the recommendation
Councilman Dickason seconded. Councilman Tyrell felt a more de-
finite outline of the operation should be approved before the
purchase, as recommended, should be made. Following considerable
discussion Councilman` Nunamaker called for the question. Roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker
NOES: Councilmen- Tyrell , Merritt
ABSENT: Counci leen -None
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' Item 9. Recommend parking stalls be painted on Cloverly with
indicated red curb markings as per map. (north of
Gidley Ave.)
Asst. City Manager Koski advised this is just north of the in-
dustrial zone south of Lower Azusa Ave. Councilman Tyrell moves
to approve, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to
carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason , Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Item 10. Recommend "NO PARKING AT ANY TIME" sign in front of
First Church of Scientist property a distance of 100 ft
Mr. Koski advised they have considerable off street parking and
have numerous meetings during the week as wel•1 as weekends.
Following discussion City Manager Woollett recommended the City
Council not act on this request and to instruct the staff to
give you a better idea as to when they need this restricted park-
ing. Councilman Tyrell so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, .
and carried.
Item 11 . Recommend installation of 4 way "STOP" signs with pave-
ment markings at intersection of Olive & Cioverly.
Asst. City Manager Koski presented this recommendation. Council -
man Nunamaker moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Item 13. Recommend red curb markings be extended on west side of
Reno north of Las Tunas to point 182 ft. north of said
north curb return.
Mr. Koski advised this street is 30 ft. from curb to curb and
with restaurant and Bank of America there is considerable traf-
fic and with two way traffic it is impossible to park on both
sides. Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Mayor Merritt
seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker , Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
13. SO. CALIF. RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY:
Councilman Harker gave a report on the recent meeting of the
appointees to the Selection Committee to select directors for
the new So. Calif. Rapid Transit Authority and explained how
the organization was being accomplished. The next meeting on
Sept. 23 will elect the directors from the nominees to an
eleven man board. Following this meeting he will report further
to the Council .
14. AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE: EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Councilman Harker at this time presented Christine Kearney of
Australia and Garon Tollbach of Sweden, both of whom are ex-
change students in Temple City for the coming year. Mayor
Merritt welcomed them and introduced them to the Councilmen and
extended them an invitation to appear before the .Council at a
future date.
15. SISTER CITY PROGRAM:
Councilman Nunamaker reported very enthusiastically on the recen`
trip to Magdalena, Sonora , Mexico, which has been selected as
the Sister City of Temple City. He introduced Mrs. Lou Clarkson
Chairman of the Sister City Committee, who turned over to the
Council a plaque presented by that City to the City of Temple
City and also elaborated on the previous report on Magdalena
as well as Guadalajara where the Conference was held.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 64-402: Warrants & Demands
City Manager 'Woollett recommended the deletion of #5549 in the
• . sum of $9.36 , making the total sum $77,926. 15. Councilman Tyrel "
moved to adopt Resolution No. 64-402 , warrants & Demands in the
sum of $77 ,926. 15 , No. 5464 and Mo. 5493 through No. 5576, Coun-
cilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen-Mone
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X17. � REQUEST TO PAINT HOUSE NUMBERS- Lester W. Dale
The City Manager presented this request submitted on a chari -
table solicitation request form, and as this is requested for
his own benefit recommended this be denied and he be advised
=- to apply for a license. Councilman Harker moved to deny ,
seconded and carried.
13. COMMUNICATIONS:
a. L. A. County Boundary Commission: re annexation 1964-2 ,
City of San Gabriel .
Councilman Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Nuna-
maker seconded and carried.
19. TIME FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE 1,,H0 WISH TO SPEAK:
No one came forward at this time.
20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Dickason stated he noticed Arcadia was making a stud
of surrounding areas relative to annexing and thought Temple
City should do likewise. City Manager lnloollett advised this
City was also doing so and that Arcadia was doing their study
in conjunction with us. He advised El Monte is also cooperat-
ing in this research with the aim to better develop city boun-
daries.
Councilman Nunamaker asked about the solicitor applications re-
ceived recently and was advised by the City Manager that we
are trying to devise 'a system whereby we will require addition-
al information before the request comes to us , and felt these
received should be held up for further information.
CouncilmanNunamaker called upon Mr. Kobett, Ch. of the Boys &
Girls Committee for Kids Day, Sept. 25, 26, & 27 at Live Oak
Park. Mr. Kobett explained the circus wanted to sell advertis-
ing for under the big top with the Kiwanis Club to benefit also,.
The City Attorney stated he was asked this last week and advis-
ed the Council would have to amend the Ordinance which strictly
prohibits advertising of any kind in any park. For this reason;
the request was denied.
Mayor Merritt asked about some signing regarding over night
parking to make newcomers and visitors aware that it is not
permitted in the City. There followed discussion regarding
this and it was recommended this be taken back to the Traffic
Commission at their next meeting.
Councilman Dickason advised the cross walk at La Rosa and Temp"!
City Blvd. is still unguarded and a lot of school students
gather there in the morning. Also due to the width of Temple
City Blvd. and distance between signals there islfast moving
traffic. He felt it should be posted and notice given of
pedestrian cross walk. The Traffic Engineer advised the signs
from Cloverly and Olive could be utilized and advance pedestrian
crossing markings could be made.
The City Manager advised of the receipt of a petition from re-
sidents concerned with the operation of the Jack in the Box on
Las Tunas Dr. The Council has been provided with information
from the Food Maker Co. , parent Company of the Jack in the Box.
Additionally a comprehensive report from Capt. Pascoe. He ad-
vised -hat without e;;ception we have had better cooperation
than with any other business firm of this type within our City.
Mr. Dick Coleman of the Food Maker Co. spoke and advised of
their desire to cooperate in any way possible, that they are
now closing at 11 P. M. and have aprivate officer to patrol
the area of their business to help keep order. There followed
considerable discussion following which Councilman Tyrell moved
to put this on the calendar for the second week of October
when the Council meets for review, Councilman Nunamaker second-
ed and unanimously carried.
The City Manager presented a request from the Lions Club to sel "
tickets for their annual breakfast to be held Oct: 18 at Memoli
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Hall . Councilman Tyrell moved to approve, Councilman Harker
seconded, and carried.
City Manager Woollett advised of the possibility of an Agreement
between the County and City for maintenance at the Library .
Councilman Tyrell moved to instruct the City Manager and City
Attorney to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the City , Coun-
cilman Harker seconded, carried by following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker , Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
The City Manager presented a request for the Red Cross to string
a banner across Las Tunas Dr. re the Bloodmobile 10 days prior
to Sept. 21 and April 11 , 1965. Councilman Nunamaker moved
to approve subject to insurance requirements , Councilman Dicka-
son seconded and carried.
The City Manager requested Council approval for necessary sick
leave taken off by Marjorie Woodruff for a broken ankle and
surgery and for Eunice Eccles for surgery. Councilman Dickason
moved to approve, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason,, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Councilman Dickason suggested possibly the Personnel Ordinance
should be reviewed as it might need some revision and for the
City Manager make recommendations to the Council .
The Asst. City Manager advised of street widening and reconstruc
tion of Encinita and improvement of the intersection at Encinita
and La Rosa at an estimated cost of $4,000. He advised 186. tax
money can be used which will revert back to the state if unused.
City Manager 'Aloollett advised the reason for the haste on this iE
something we will have to do when widening and improving Encinit'm
and when this Subdivision came along and in order to go in the
way it should be we have to do this now. The reason for the
haste is the subdivider is to a point where he is in a position
to go ahead and we have to decide. to go with him now or we have
to go alone later. Councilman Nunamaker moved to spend the
. money for this improvement , Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll
call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen-Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell , Merritt
NOES: Councilmen-None
ABSENT: Councilmen-None
Mayor Merritt proclaimed the week of Sept. 17 to 23 as Consti -
tion Week as requested by American Legion Post #279.
Mayor Merritt at this time with the approval of the Council ap-
pointed Al 1,4. Millham as Traffic Commissioner to replace John
Benedict, and also reappointed Richard Sale to the Traffic Com-
mission.
21 . ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn , seconded and
carried. Council adjourned at 9: 40 P. M. until October 12, 1964
at 7: 30 P. M. at the City Hall , 5938 Kauffman.
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