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CC - 05-14-68i CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 14, 1968 r~ 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor. 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, Street, Watson. 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 23, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 23, 1968 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, advised the Council of the plans of the Merchants Committee for sales • promotions for "Rosemead Week" - July 7-13. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council regarding discussion of agenda items. Mayor.Whiddon welcomed Mrs. Ruth Dunlop, and her Citizenship Class from Mark Keppel High School, Adult Education who were in attendance. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Attorney Watson stated that this public hearing was required to include the minor electrical details which had been omitted in the original plans. • mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUT`I'ON N0. 68-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. FINDING THAT INSUFFICIENT PROTESTS EXIST TO PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 14 0. 1, AND OVERRULING PROTESTS THEREON. CC i 5-14-68 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: • ABSTAIN: It was moved Taylor, that Roll call vo Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: Maude. by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Resolution No. 68-42 be adopted. to as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude. City Administrator Farrell presented the following bids: Mounder Bros. $ 93,286.00 Valley Crest Landscape, Inc. 101,061.00 • Mallcraft, Inc. 110,627.00 Mr. Farrell recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder. RESOLUTION N0. 68-43. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1), IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 68-20. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Mayor Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-43 be adopted. 0 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude. 6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that revisions had not been completed and recommended that this hearing be deferred to June 11. Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter deferred to June 11. • 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $1,818.51. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. - 2 - cc 5-14-68 Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:20 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. 0 Ll S. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 68-44. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE). Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-44 be adopted. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. City Admirnistrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $2,,011.01. 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 8:21 o'clock p.m. Fred Sandoval, 3215 Charlotte Avenue, addressed the Council regarding his driveway tie in. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:22 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 68-45. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CHARLOTTE AVENUE) BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET). Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilmen Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-45 be.adopted. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, HELLMAN AVENUE TO TERMINUS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $19,916.11. 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 8:23 o'clock p.m. R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, and Mrs. White, 3034 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. Mr. Fratt presented a list of 16 cracks in the curb which he felt should be checked. - 3 - CC • 5-14-68 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that this hearing be continued to the ne;ct meeting. 10. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $2,039.52. • Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor 14hiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:33 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION 110. 66-46. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEiMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPER IHTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESS ENTS THEREIN (DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE ",VENUE). Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-46 be adopted. 11. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $6,758.21. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. • (Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:34 o'clock p.m. M. A. Contabile, 3862 Charlotte Avenue, and John Dessoye, 3812 Charlotte Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:55 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 68-47. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET). Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-47 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Whiddon ordered the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 8:57 o'clock p.m. - 4 - CC • 5-14-63 Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:47 o'clock p.m. Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to reappoint Thomas O'Hagan and Raymond Holmes and appoint James Floe to fill the unexpired term of Paul Taylor. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. • 13. RESOLUTION N0. 68-48. OPPOSING DETRIMENTAL MUNICIPAL COURT CONSOLIDATION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ANY MUNICIPAL COURT CONSOLIDATION PLAN WHICH ACTS TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE RESIDENTS OF THIS CITY. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-48 be adopted. NEW BUSINESS 14. RESOLUTION NO. Ss-49. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF ;$'129,024.94 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5282 THROUGH 5399. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 63-49 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, • Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 6%1-50. HONORING MRS. ROBERT W. STONE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING MRS. ROBERT W. STONE. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. , -50 be adopted. • Mayor Whiddon requested that Mrs. Stone be invited to the next meeting for presentation of this resolution. 16. RESOLUTION N0. 68-51. HONORING MILDRED B. JANSON. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONORING MILDRED BERNIECE JANSON. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full. - 5 - CC • • 5-1k-61; It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 6-51 be adopted. Mayor Whiddon advised the Council that he had requested that a plaque also be prepared for presentation at Mrs. Janson's retirement dinner. It was moved by Mayor Ydhiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be • ratified. i ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that an understanding could not be reached with respect to the L.filliams property and therefore recommended that Eminent Domain proceedings be authorized and the property owner will then be billed for street improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 68-52. A RESOLUT 1014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT DOMAIN. • Attorney Watson preseited this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 60-52 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: done. lfi. 19613-69 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. . Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to make the following appointments: A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. Representative: Mayor Whiddon Alternate: Councilman Maude B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. Representative: Councilman Maude Alternate: Councilman Andersen C. LIBRARY BOARD. Representatives: Councilmen Pike and Taylor Alternate: Councilman Andersen • D. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING CONGRESS. Representative: Councilman Andersen Alternate: Councilman Taylor E. CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE. Representative: Mayor Whiddon Alternate: Councilman Andersen - 6 - CC • • 5-14-6d F. SCAG. Representative: Mayor Whiddon. G. LARTS. Representative: Mayor Whiddon. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing • appointments be ratified. RESOLUTION NO. 60-53. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 5U-53 be adopted. RESOLUTION N0. 6£1-54. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEiiEAD APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO • THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY COORDINATING COM IITTEE. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman iiaude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-54 be adopted. 19. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer requested the Council approve the site and date for the Anniversary Celebration. Mr. Laudenslayer suggested Rosemead Park on August 10. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the recommendation of the staff that the Anniversary Celebration be held at Rosemead Park on August 10. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Chairman of the Park Board, and the Mayor work with the Director of Parks and Recreation as co-chairmen for the Anniversary Celebration. 20. 7_APOPAN COMMUNITY CENTER - IDENTIFICATION. Director of Parks and Recreation Laudenslayer recommended: 1. Addition of 6" "ZAPOPAN COMJ,4UN.ITY CENTER" in • matching letters under existing "City of Rosemead" on front of building. $145.00 2. Installation of 6" "City of Rosemead" "Zapopan Community Center" in dark green enamel letters on South wall, visible from Garvey Blvd. (Dark letters show up better against white wall; color will give more "life" to building). $237.00 $ TJ T. -0 6` 7 - CC 5-14-68 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and approving the necessary transfer of funds from the reserve fund. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, iiaude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 21. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND. TRACT NO. 23595. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City Engineer recommended acceptance of this sanitary sewer and release of bond. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer; and cancel the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company Bond No. 3914457 faithful performance bond for the construction of sewers in Tract No. 23595 under Private Contract No. 7416. 22. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND. TRACT NO. 25746. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City Engineer recommended acceptance of this sanitary sewer and release of bond. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer; and cancel the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company Bond No. C-7 067 723 faithful performance bond for the construction of sewers in Tract No. 26746 under Private Contract No. 7857. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 23. None. COMMON I CAT I ONS 24. A. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell presented this written notice of the Final Report dated May, 1963. Public Hearing will be held July 18, 1968. • B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution requesting support of AB 15 and SB 11. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution. - 8 - CC • 5-14-b8 C. HI NEIGHBOR CELEBRATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the Alhambra Hi Neighbor celebration to be held May 13-13. D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. . City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding SB 425. Mayor Whiddon instructed the City Attorney to prepare a report on this proposed legislation for the next meeting. E. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - ROBERT H. FINCH. City Administrator Farrell presented this report on the California Bicentennial Celebration Commission. 25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. • 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that an agreement for janitorial service had 1jeen prepared in accord with the bid submitted by Plarchants Building Maintenance Service. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Merchant's Building Maintenance Service be authorized to perform janitorial service for the City Hall on a one (1) month basis to enable the Council to study this proposed agreement. • B. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the revised Agreement for the Walnut Grove Railroad crossing was in order for approval. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the foregoing agreement. C. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that plaques be prepared for Walter Lowrey and Wallace Jackman. D. Councilman Pike requested that the Traffic Engineer investigate the location of the traffic signal in • relation to the crosswalk on Valley Boulevard at Mission Drive. E. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that Mayor !Whiddon be the City's choice as a candidate for the Board of Directors for Rapid Transit Corridor D and $1,500, be budgeted for use in accordance with the terms of a resolution to be prepared by the City Attorney. - 9 - CC 5-14-68 0 Coll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting • adjourn, Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m. MAYOR - CITY CLERK 0 0 - 10 -