Loading...
CC - 05-28-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 28, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Whiddon at 8:00 o'clock p.m. IS 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Dale Goodrich of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck, Street. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 14, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried,, that the minutes of May 14, 1968 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Eldridge Rice, Superintendent of the Garvey School District advised the Council that the district has selected a school site in the area located between Egley Avenue and Fern Avenue, west of Jackson Avenue and east of New Avenue. Necessary filings will be made with the City and Mr. Rice requested that this matter be expedited as quickly as • possible. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager advised the Council that Rosemead Fiesta Days will be held July 11-21. Mr. Stone also suggested that a resolution of commendation be considered for Beach's Market Development. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, advised the Council of his concern over national politics. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION TO MRS. ROBERT W. STONE. Mayor Whiddon read this resolution in full and presented • it to Mrs. Stone. 6. BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS TO ALICE FERL AND ALVIN JAFFE. Beautification Committee Chairman Burl Blue presented plaques to Alvin Jaffe for the beautification of his property on Garvey Avenue and to Alice Ferl for all the work she has done as secretary of the Beautification Committee and for her work on John Guess Park. CC 5- 28- 68 PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, HELLMAN AVENUE TO TERMINUS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this matter has been continued from the last meeting, and some corrections had been made. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to • please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. Administrative Assistant Steve Street advised the Council that the project has been checked and some corrections made, some chipped concrete is still to be repaired. R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:38 o'clock p.m. • RESOLUTION NO. 68-55. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, HELLMAN AVENUE TO Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-55 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68-56. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET) • Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution. No. 68-56 be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 68-57. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THF`REIH (GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, PARK STREET TO TERMINUS). Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolutic,~ No. 68-57 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION N0. 68-58. SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 15 AND SENATE BILL 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 15 AND SENATE- BILL J. 11. - 2 - cc 5-28-68 Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 668-58 be adopted. • 9. RESOLUTION NO. 68-59. APPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY APPLICATION. Administrative Assistant Street advised the Council that readoption was required to clarify coverage for Councilmen. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-59 be adopted. • 10. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT. SENATE BILL 425. Attorney Joehnck requested this matter deferred to the next meeting and it was so ordered by Mayor Whiddon. 11. AGREEMENT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICE. City Administrator Farrell summarized the contents of this agreement. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize execution. • NEW BUSINESS 12. ORDINANCE NO. 240. DECLARING MORATORIUM ON LOT SPLITS. URGENCY. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING LOT SPLITS IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Pike, that Ordinance No. 240 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - CC 5-28-68 13. ORDINANCE NO. 241. ESTABLISHING MINIMUM LOT SIZE AND DEFINING USABLE PORTION OF TANDEM LOTS. INTRODUCTION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SETTING LOT SIZE STANDARDS IN THE R-1 AND R-2 ZONES OF THE CITY. Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only and explained that minimum lot size in accordance with previous Council and Planning Commission action was . included in this ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that Ordinance No. 241 be introduced. Roll call vote as Follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION N0. 68-60; CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF'ROSEMEA'v' ALLOWING C..RTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $36,774.67 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5400 THROUGH 5451. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-60 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ijRESOLUTION N0. 68-61. COMMENDING EMMA hf. SHUEY. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING MRS. EMiMA SHUEY. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.. isiayor !tdhiddon advised the Council that he had requested that a plaque also be prepared for Mrs. Shuey. 40 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-61 be adopted and the preparation of the plaque be ratified. lo. RESOLUTION P!0. 68-62. CANCELLING STREET SWEEPIP:G SERVICES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CANCELLING STREET SWEEPING SERVICES UNDER THE STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. - 4 - CC 5-28-68 City Administrator Farrell explained that bids were being obtained in an attempt to handle this service through a private company. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-62 be adopted. • 17. RESOLUTION No. 68-63. AUTHORIZING CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO PERFORM PERSONNEL SERVICE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERFORM PERSONNEL SERVICES. Administrative Assistant Street advised the Council that the fee to fill the current vacancy would be $10.00 for this service. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. • 68-63 be adopted to fill this one position only. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 68-64. DECLARING PORTION OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD A PART OF COUNTY SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Attorney Jo6hnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-64 be adopted. 19. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATIONS. City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that the following organizations met the ordinance requirements for fireworks permit applicants: Rosemead Youth Association Rosemead Enterprises Inc. Optimist Club of Rosemead Veterans of Foreign Wars Rosemead Post 1930 . Kiwanis Club of Rosemead California Rosemead Pop Warner Football Rosemead Jaycees Boy Scout Troop 318 Post 598 Troup 598 South San Gabriel Optimist Club It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing applications be approved. - 5 - 5- 5-28-68 0 20. REQUEST FOR EASEMENT PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY. Following short discussion, the Council indicated that more information would be required such as a scale map showing location of facilities serving existing structures. 0 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. PINE STREET SOUTH OF GARVEY - RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council the Commission recommended that an additional 44 feet of red curb markings be placed on the east side of Pine Street extending southerly of Garvey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. 8929 GARVEY AVENUE - SHORT-TIME PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that two 12 minute green zones • from "8 A.M. to 6 P.M." be placed on the north side of Garvey Avenue to commence 84 feet east of the east curb line prolongation of Stingle Avenue to a point 128 feet east of said east curb line. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Mayor l+lhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. ELDRIDGE RICE SCHOOL - BUS LOADING ZONES. Traffic Engineer Envall recommended that signs P.M., School Days Only, priate arrows be placed . from the first driveway southerly. advised the Council the Commission stating "No Stopping, 7 A.M. to 5 School Buses Excepted" with appro- on the east side of Angelus Avenue north of Rush Street to 160 feet it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman ',nderccn, and unar.:mcusiy carried, that ti-, reccm-',ndation be a.-proved. D. A. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council the Commission recommended that a 30 miles per hour speed limit regulation be placed on Hellman Avenue between San Gabriel Boulevard and Walnut Grove Avenue. It ,was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Councilman Pike voted no. COMMUNICATIONS 22. p CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH. - 6 - CC 5-28-68 City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution urging the Board of Supervisors to exercise fiscal responsibility. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that a similar resolution be prepared for consideration by this Council. B. YELLOW CAB OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. City Administrator Farrell presented this request for a • flat fee for licensing of taxi cab operations. Mr. Farrell recommended that this request be denied. Deputy Gillmann reported to the Council on this matter. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the recommendation of the City Admin- istrator and this request be denied. 23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. • A. RESOLUTION N0. 63-65. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING BEACH'S MARKET AND MAX BEACH. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-65 be adopted. B. Councilman Maude advised the Council that he had given some thought to the action taken at the last meeting and felt the action with regard to funds was unnecessary. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the action of May 14 appropriating $1500. be rescinded. C. RESOLUTION N0. 68-66. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING MAYOR H. G. WHIDDON, FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second byy Councilman Maude, and carried, that Resolution No. 68-66 be adopted. Mayor Whiddon abstained from voting. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that representatives of the Rapid Transit District would like to make a presentation to the Council on Monday, June 3, 1965. - 7 - cc 5-28-68 E. Councilman Pike indicated he felt the Council may have acted to quickly with regard to the request of San Gabriel Valley Cab Company. There being no further business to come before the Council Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting adjcurned • to dune 3, 1868 at 1:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK • • 0 - 8 -