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CC - 03-12-68• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 12, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018 Charlotte Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:05 o'clock p.m. • 1, CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 27, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 27, 1968 be approved as printed. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - ROTARY CLUB, DICK COOK - PRESIDENT. Dick Cook, President of the Rosemead Rotary Club presented a check for $500. to the City as a portion of the $3000. pledged for construction of Fort Rotary. Mr. Cook intro- duced the Rotarians present. IS 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Jim Udom, 3813 Muscatel Avenue, made.inquiry regarding properties being sold on Glendon Way. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, presented a brief report of Chamber functions for the past year he has served as Manager. Harry Hemingway, 2661 Pine Street, and Mr. Soots, 2703 Pine Street, addressed the Council regarding a drainage problem. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, BURTON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, RAMONA BOULEVARD TO GARVEY AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing 84% of the front footage on the east side and 68% on the west side. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. cc 3-12-68 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:21 o'clock p.m. Mr. Bucolla, 21224 Cienega Avenue, Charter Oak, owner of the.property on the southwest corner of Burton Avenue and Ramona Boulevard advised the Council he would be unable to dedicate any right-of-way as this would place the property line at the wall of the building. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at .8:24 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 7. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing for the formation of Assessment District No. 1 and Maintenance District No, 1 open. Public hearing opened at 8:25 o'clock p,m. Attorney Watson requested City Administrator Farrell to state his name for the recordi • Mr. Farrell replied Milton A. Farrell. City Attorney Watson asked Mr, Farrell the following questions. Are you designated by the City Council as Street Superintendent for these proceedings? Are you familiar with the proposed work and improvement described in Resolution of Ihtention,and in plans, profiles and specifications? Are you familiar with boundaries of the proposed district to be assessed? In your opinion does the proposed work and improvement • benefit the area to be assessed? In your opinion is the work and improvement required for public interest and convenience? In your opinion does public interest and convenience require the formation of the proposed maintenance district? City Administrator Farrell answered all the foregoing questions in the affirmative. Mayor Andersen asked the City Clerk if the affidavits of posting, mailing and publication were on file. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirmative. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that the foregoing affidavits be received and filed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 2 - CC 3-12-68 At the request. of Mayor Andersen, Administrative Assistant Street presented the boundaries of the proposed district and a description of the work to be done. Mr. Street introduced Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer; George Roach, Landscape Architect; and Jerry Atkins, Engineer of Work. Mayor Andersen asked the City Clerk if any written protests had been filed. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirmative and read aloud the protests. Administrative Assistant Street informed the Council that written protests represented 29.46%. the petition requesting that a portion of area be excluded represented 27.52%. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen stated that proponents would be heard, • then opponents. Burl Blue, Economic Development Committee, Gene Slagoski, First City Bank, and Frank DiNoto, Universal Savings and Universal Square addressed the Council favoring this proposal. G. A. Edmisten, 9127 Valley Boulevard, Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Alden Hitchcock, speaking for his mother for 8949-51 Valley Boulevard, Edith O'Reilly, 8846-58 Valley Boulevard, Zak Zakarian, 9207 Valley Boulevard, Mildred Ruettgers, 9001 Valley Boulevard, and George Treantofelles, 9219 Valley Boulevard • addressed the Council opposing this proposal. Mr. Angles challenged the inclusion of three parcels as favoring the district. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing continued to 9:20 o'clock p.m. to enable Administrative Assistant Street to check the challenged parcels. Hearing was continued at 9:12 o'c=lock p.m. 8. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to later in the meeting. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. ORDINANCE NO. 235. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 33. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-2 AND C-1 TO C-1-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. - 3 - cc 3-12-58 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 235 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 0 10 NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 235. RELATIVE TO SALARIES OF CITY COUNCILMEN TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION OF COUNCILMEN AND OTHER CITY OFFICERS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 230' be introduced. toll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 0 ORDINANCE NO. 237. All ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FIXING THE COiPENSATION OF CITY CLERIC AND CITY TREASURER. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman i,iaude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 237 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION N0. 5,13-24. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $134,257.03 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4855 THROUGH 4942. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 5$-24 be adopted. - 4 - cc 3-12-68 0 0 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT Councilmen: None. 7. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. • Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing for Assessment District No. 1 reopen at 9:20 o'clock p.m. Administrative 'assistant Street reported that one property had been included in error and the correct percentage represented on the petition is 64.1% George Roach, Landscape Architect, and Laurence Thompson, Assessment Engineer addressed the Council answering questions which had been raised and explaining various points concerning the district. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 9:53 o'clock P.M. • On the advise of Attorney Watson, Councilman Maude stated he would abstain from voting. RESOLUTION NO. 68-25. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OVERRULING PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED FORMATION OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, further reading would be waived. There were no objections. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman • Lowrey, that Resolution No. 68-25 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Counciimen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude. RESOLUTION r1O. 68-26. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, ORDERING THE WORI< FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND ORDERING FORMATION OF iAINTENANCE DISTRICT 110. 1. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, further reading would be waived. There were no objections. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman !,%!hiddon, that Resolution No. 68-26 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: i;aude. - 5 - • cc 3-12-68 Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:59 o'clock P.M. Meeting recessed Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:12 o'clock p.m. 8. SUBDIVISION ORDIHANdCE. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter continued to April 23. C 12. RESOLUTION N0. 68-27. CANCELLING LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUSINESS LICENSING SERVICE. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CANCELLING THE BUSINESS LICENSE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. Itlwas moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 06-27 be adopted. 0 13. RESOLUTION NO. 58-28. ORDERING CITY CLERK TO CONVASS ELECTION RESULTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH DAY OF APRIL, 1953, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERIC OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-23 be adopted. 0 • 14. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF DRAINAGE EASEMENT. Planning Director Hersh requested that this matter be withdrawn until such time as the final map is ready for approval and it was so ordered. 15. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD City Administrator Farrell advised assessments for this project total Mlayor Andersen ordered this matter April 23. DATE. DOROTHY STREET, 1-0 GLADYS STREET. the Council that $1,818.51. set for public hearing x 16. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell presented this agreement for the improvement of San Gabriel Boulevard. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute subject to approval by the City Attorney. - 6 - • cc 3=12-68 Roll call vote as follows: LJ AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. CONSIDERATION OF LEAGUE RECOMMENDATION RE: HOTEL-MOTEL TAY,. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for consideration. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. GARVALIA AND JACKSON AVENUE. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that park crews trim the foliage • from the tree trunk and that "Stop Ahead" pavement markings be placed on Garvalia Avenue at the west approach to Jackson Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. GARVALIA AVENUE AND STEVENS STREET. RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 20 feet of red curb markings be placed west of the Church driveway and five feet of red curb markings be placed east of subject driveway. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman • Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. RIO HONDO AVENUE, SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. RESTRICTED PARKING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 40 feet of red curb markings be placed on the east side of Rio Hondo Avenue extending northerly of the curb return of Steele Street. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be, approved. D. BROOKLINE AVENUE AND GUESS STREET. BOULEVARD STOP. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that boulevard stop signs be placed on Guess Street at the east and west approaches to Brookline Avenue with stop and stop bar pavement markings. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. E. 8527 VALLEY BOULEVARD. RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that five feet of red curb markings - 7 - cc 3-12-6d be placed on the east and west sides of the drives on Valley Boulevard adjacent to the Rubio 11<'ash. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. F. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE, NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. ADVANCE WARNING SIGNS. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that "School Crossing" signs be placed on Walnut Grove Avenue 350 feet in advance of the Wells Street - Edmond Drive crosswalk. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. G. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AT WILLARD SCHOOL. CROSSING GUARD. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that "School Crossing" signs be placed on Walnut Grove Avenue in advance of the Willard School crosswalk, and further recommended for budget consideration a Crossing Guard for the next fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. H. LA PRESA AVENUE AND FERN AVENUE. BOULEVARD STOP. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 9 Spot reflectors (142111) be placed on both sides of Fern Avenue at La Presa Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 1. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT MARSHALL STREET. U TURNS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that the Council request the State Division of highways to post the intersection of Rosemead Boulevard at Marshall Street permitting "U Turns". It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. J. DOROTHY STREET AND GLADYS AVENUE. DIP SIGNS. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that Dip Signs be placed on Gladys Avenue 250 feet in advance of Dorothy Street. r~ It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS 19. A. TOWN AFFILIATION ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this request to join the Town Affiliation Association. This communication was received and filed. - 8 - i CC -12-53 B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the Annual California Contract Cities Seminar to be held May 9-12 in Palm Springs. It was moved by ;Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be instructed to make reservations for this seminar • in accordance with budget appropriations. C. DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS. City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to participate in Recognition Day for Older Americans. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be instructed to select and submit the older american to be honored at this event. D. CITY OF GARDENA. E, CITY OF BELL GARDENS. • City Administrator Farrell presented resolutionf from the City of Gardena and Bell Gardens regarding Ad valorem tax on citizens by a regional governmental agency, and a resolution from the City of Gardena supporting legisla- tion to revise the Mayo-Breed formula for allocation of State gasoline taxes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney he instructed to prepare a resolution opposing legislation which would permit the imposition of any ad volorem tax by any regional governmental agency without the approval of the electorate. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney • be instructed to prepare a resolution supporting legislation to revise the Mayo-Breed Formula for the allocation of State gasoline taxes. F. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the March 20 meeting. G. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this notification that a city may take over the Economic Opportunity program if they so desire. Communication was received and filed. • H. LOS ANGELES JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to attend a Citizen Involvement Awards luncheon. 1. WILLIAM ROSE. (Mot on agenda) Mayor Andersen presented this letter of resignation from the Economic Development Committee. - 9 - CC • 3-12-iii It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this resignation with regret. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES COMMITTEE. 0 Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint the following to this committee: Edison Company Division ;Manager or Pacific Telephone Division Manager City Administrator Planning Director Representative of County Engineer Representative of Road Department, and Councilman Maude It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and c.n.rrled, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City of Montebello bello has filed an annexation extending . northerly of Arroyo Drive and the City of San Gabriel has filed an annexation just north of the City limits. The Council concurred that the City Administrator should appear before the Local Agency Formation Commission opposing the proposed annexation by the City of Montebello. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he would recommend that the City approve the installation by the City of the concrete work, flagpoles and stair rails in the landscaped fountain area between the City {-fall and the Liorary. This work would cost approximately 75,000. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second i,y Councilman • Lowrey, that the Council authorize up to ;5,000, for this work. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None, D. Administrative Assistant Street advised the Council that a number of inquiries had been received as to which side of Mission Drive would have sidewalks installed. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman • Maude, that sidewalks be installed on the south side of Mission Drive. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: (done. his representative or his representative - 10 - CC • 3-12-6S E. Councilman Whiddon made inquiry concerning the inclusion of the Council in the social security program. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council be included in the Social Security program. Inquiry was made as to whether or not the Chamber of Commerce employees might participate in the City . insurance program. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to check t:is suggestion out, F. Councilman laude made inquiry regarding ABC licenses and requested a study and report on street sweeping. Councilman t4aude also suggested and it was so ordered that the City Administrator be instructed to contact and work with the Baldwin Part: City Administrator supporting a legislative change in the allocation of cigarette taxes. G. It was moved by Councilman laude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council inspect the now City hall and find it complete to their satisfaction prior to the move being authorized, H. Councilman Jac'-man again called attention to the post office problem. 0 L J It was moved b;/ Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meetin,,, adjourn in memory of Cpl. Rare Z. Hernandez who lost his -fife in Viet Ham. Meeting adjourned at 11:35 o'clock p.rn. MAY0R _ CITY CLERK 11 -