Loading...
CC - 10-24-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 24, 1967 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 8:08 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend William Ward of the Garvalia Presbyterian Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 10, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Maude requested that the minutes of October 10, 1967 be corrected on page 4, item 12, at the end of last line by adding "and check setbacks". It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 10, 1967 be approved as corrected.. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. William Ward, President of the Rosemead Coordinating Council advised the Council that this organization adopted a resolution urging the Council's support of an expanding program for the youth of the community. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, thanked the Council for their cooperation and support of the parade and invited attendance at the Starlight Sale to be held at Garvey Square November 8. Mr. Stone also invited the Council to attend the opening of the Security First National Bank, Rosemead Square, November 17 at 9:00 A.,M. 5. CANVASS OF ELECTION RESULTS. ANNEXATION NO. 34. The election return envelopes were opened by Councilman • Maude who read aloud the results shown on the tally sheets of each precinct and City Clerk Armstrong checked these figures against the result of votes cast sheets. Canvass was as follows: Precinct 1 - Correct Precinct 2 - Correct Absentee Votes - Correct cc 0 10-24-67 r CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS. That, in accordance with the provisions of Section 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the results of said election are hereby declared to be as follows: a. The was . b. The c. The and whole number of votes cast 914. measure voted upon at said Shall "Annexation No. 34" to the City of Rosemead? number of votes given at e. against the measure was as in said election election was: be annexed 3ch precinct for follows: For Against Precinct 1 12C 369 Precinct 2 104 302 Absent Voter Ballots 2 9 d. The total number of votes given for and against the measure was as follows: • For 234 Against 680 RESOLUTION NO. 67-85. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL ANNEXATION ELECTION HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, KNOWN AS CITY OF ROSEMEAD "ANNEXATION NO. 34" ON THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1967, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was nerved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman .Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-85 be adopted. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 29. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and advised the Council that the Commission recommended approval. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. . Jerry Beach, Applicant, 10315 Van Alden, Northridge addressed the Council. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:23 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. - 2 - CC . 10-24-67 Roll cal,) vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. 7. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 30. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data and • advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended approval. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. George Bach, representing Tudor Land Company addressed the Council regarding this proposal. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:29 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. 8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, 8200 BLOCK, GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 100% on both sides of the street a waiver of the 60 day waiting period representing 100% of the front footage has also been filed. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 3:31 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DOROTHY STREET, SOUTH SIDE, 8200 BLOCK, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, APRONS AND SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 100% on both sides of the street a waiver of the 60 day waiting period representing 100% of the front footage has also been filed. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. - 3 - cc 10-24-67 0 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 5:32 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. • 10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WHITMORE STREET, BOTH SIDES, 8900 BLOCK, ROSEMEAD PLACE TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petitions represent 84% on both sides of the street. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:33 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 0 11. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, LAFAYETTE STREET, NEST SIDE, 3400 BLOCK, ARTSON STREET TO HELLMAN AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition represents 60.8% of the front footage. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:34 o'clock p.m. A. C. Maxfield, 3421 Lafayette Street addressed the Council regarding this proposed improvement. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:38 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, WEST SIDE, 3100 AND 3200 BLOCKS, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition represents 64% of the front footage. • Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:39 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. - 4 - CC • 10-24-67 13. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PARK STREET, NORTH SIDE, 8300 BLOCK, ANGELUS AVENUE TO TERMINUS. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition represents 68% of the front footage. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:14•0 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. 14. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ANGELUS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, 3100 AND 3200 BLOCKS, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition represents well over the required percentage. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to • please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:41 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds are available. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ly. ORDINANCE NO. 218. LAND DIVISION FEES. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MODIFYING THE FEE FOR FILING TENTATIVE MAPS FOR SUB- DIVISIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that Ordinance No. 218 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. . 16. ORDINANCE NO. 219. AMENDING BUILDING CODE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE AND THE ROSEP'.EAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. - 5 - CC • • 1U-24-67 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 219 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: HUES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. None. Lowrey, Whiddon. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 220. REQUIRING DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL: SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE RELATING TO STURM DRAINAGE PRECAUT1014S AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. \ Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 220 be adopted. . Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. 18. LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting when a full Council would be present. NEW BUSINESS 19. RESOLUTION NO. 67-86. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMA14DS IN THE SUM OF $82,449.14 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4281 THROUGH 4334. City Treasurer Fouta presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that Resolution No. 67-86 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. None. Lowrey, Whiddon. • 20. RESOLUTION NO. 67-87. AUTHORIZING DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. - 6 - cc • 10-24-67 0 It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 67-87 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. • 21. RESOLUTION NO. 67-88. AUTHORIZING REQUEST TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD CROSSING. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TU THE PUBLIC UTLLITIES COMMISSION FOR FUNDS FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR PROTECTION OF CROSSING NO. B-493.3 AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-88 be adopted. 22. AWARDING CONTRACT, MISSION-DELTA PARK BUILDING. City Administrator Farrell presented the following bids: K R W Construction Co. $12,139.00 Diamond Builders 12,448.00 Patrick H. Cox 13,736.00 Robert J. Hassett 13,930.00 Schulz Bros. 14,890.00 Motz Contracting Co. 15,200.00 City Administrator Farrell presented a recommendation from Ray Girvigian that the contract be awarded to K R W Construction Company. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, • second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council reject all bids. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that this project be designed within the budget and the Council be consulted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. 23. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE. VALLEY BOULEVARD, SOUTH SIDE, IVAR AVENUE TO MUSCATEL AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell reported that assessments for this project total $8 458.33 and recommended that hearing be set for November 14, 1967. - 7 - CC • • 10-24-67 Mayor Andersen ordered hearing set for November 14, 1967. REPORT ON DELTA AVENUE - GARVEY AVENUE SIGNAL UPGRADING. 24 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the upgrading of signalization and removal and replacement of curbs and gutters would cost approximately $6500.00. Funds to cover this project could be transferred from the Loftus Drive - Temple City Boulevard signalization account. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that the Council budget an additional $6500.00 from gas tax funds for the upgrading of the signals at Delta Avenue and Garvey Avenue. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • Andersen, Jackman, Maude. None. Lowrey, Whiddon. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 9:23 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:55 o'clock p.m. APPOINTMENT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER. 25. ?Mayor Andersen stated he would like to reappoint William Scales to a full two year term on the Traffic Commission. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. PROPOSAL RE: NEIDERHISER PROPERTY, 4535 NORTH IVAR AVENUE. 26 Molly Bennett advised the Council that the Neiderhiser's wished to offer their property to the City for the sum of $20,500. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this proposal be taken under study. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 27. None. COMMITTEE REPORTS• • 28, None. COMMUNICATIONS 29. A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication from the new District 7 District Engineer. - 8 - cc 10-24.67 B. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. City Administrator Farrell presented concerning the recent amendments to Act. C. BEACH GROCERY COMPANY. 0 this communication the Uutdoor Advertising City Administrator Farrell presented this request from the Beach Grocery Company for the City to install Boulevard Beautification street improvements on the Beach Market property on Garvey Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this request be approved upon receipt of the necessary petition and/or deposit. 30, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 31, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell presented an invitation to a dinner honoring James Nicklin, to be held November a. B. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization to advertise for bids for the Council Chamber Auditorium seating and sound system for the new City Hall. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize advertising for bids as requested. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that April 13, is the only Saturday open on the calendar of the Masonic Lodge Grand Master and wished to know if the Council wished to set that date for the dedication • of the City Hall. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council set the date of r.pril 13, 1968 for the laying of the cornerstone of the new City Hall and the date be confirmed with the State Masonic Lodge Grand Master. D. Mayor Andersen requested the Councilmen to give some thought to possible appointments to the Cornerstone Time Capsule Committee. E. Attorney !Matson advised the Council that he had prepared an ordinance to clarify the minimum require- ments for P-D zoning. The Planning Commission had requested that a 3 acre minimum requirement be set forth in the original ordinance and have adhered to a policy of a 3 acre minimum for development. ORDINANCE NO. 221. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SETTING MINIMUM AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENTS IN P-D ZONES. - 9 - cc 0 10-24-b7 0 Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further readinc be waived. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 221 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ll AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, Whiddon. F. Administrative Assistant Street presented a recommenda- tion to the Council that a citizen's committee be appointed to form a Historical Society. G. Administrative Assistant Street requested that the Council indicate the number of plaques to be purchased bearing the new city seal. 40 Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that 100 plaques be ordered. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: There being no further business, Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned at 10:57 o'clock p.m. Andersen, Jackman, Maude. None. E MAYOR CITY CLE K Lowrey, Whiddon. 0 - 10 -