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CC - 04-25-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 25, 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 8:05 o'clock P.m. 0 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey. 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, Joehnck, Street. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 11, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 11, 1967 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Doug Stone, Manager of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce and Paul Taylor, President of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, presented individual Certificates of Apprecia- tion to the Council for their outstanding past year. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1* 5. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. DISCUSSION RE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4535 IVAR AVENUE. Following discussion, Mollie Bennett, 5572 N. Angelus, San Gabriel, realtor representing the owners of the property, indicated she would work with the planning department on a proposal to develop lots to the rear of the property fronting on Turpin Avenue. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 204. OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEE PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. C, Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. • CC 4-25-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 204 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 8. PROPOSED PARKWAY ORDINANCE. Attorney Joehnck presented this proposed ordinance. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen, instructed the City Attorney to prepare this ordinance in form for action at the next meeting with the inclusion that this ordinance be enforced only on complaint. 9. PROPOSED SERVICE STATION SURVEY. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that it had been determined that this survey could be handled by the Planning Consultant and that no additional funds would be needed. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 67-31. COMMENDIIG HARVEY JOHNSON. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING HARVEY JOHNSON. Attorney Joehnck informed the Council that this resolution had been adopted in principle at the last meeting. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by.Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-31 be adopted. NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION N0. 67-32. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $92,764.88 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3521 THROUGH 3579. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 67-32 be adopted. - 2 - CC . • 4-25-67 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. APPOINTMENT OF SANITATION DISTRICT ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to appoint Walter Lowrey as Alternate to the Sanitation District. RESOLUTION NO. 67-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE ;ITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No, 67-33 be adopted. 13. APPOINTMENT OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ALTERNATE. . Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to appoint Grady Whiddon as Alternate to the League of California Cities. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. 14. APPOINTMENT OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to appoint Stuart Maude as representative and Wallace Jackman as Alternate. It was moved by Councilman ;+Ihiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. 15. APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY BOARD REPRESENTATIVES AND 1 ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to appoint Wallace Jackman and Grady Whiddon as Representatives and Walter Lowrey as Alternate. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. 16. APPOINTMENT OF i<ST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE. • Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to appoint Grady Whiddon as Representative. It was moved by Councilman Maude\, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. - 3 - cc 4-25-67 17. APPOINTMENT OF CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint the Mayor as Representative and Stuart Maude as Alternate. RESOLUTION NO. 67-34. 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 COMP41TTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-34 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. IAA. APPOINTMENT OF LARTS REPRESENTATIVE. • Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint the Mayor as LARTS Representative. RESOLUTION N0. 67-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Z OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-35 be adopted. 110A. RESIGNATION AND APPOINTMENT - ROSEMEAD RECREATION AND is PARK BOARD. (Not on Agenda) Mayor Andersen stated he wished to resign from the Recreation and Park Board, his resignation being on file. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept Mayor Andersen's resignation from the Recreation and Park Board. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint Councilman Lowrey to the Recreation and Park Board to fill this unexpired term. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing • appointment be ratified. 19. APPOINTMENT OF SCAG REPRESENTATIVE. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint the Mayor as the representative to SCAG. - 4 - CC • • 4-25-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. 19A. CITY SPOKESMAN FOR ANNEXATION (Not on Agenda) Mayor Andersen commended Councilman Maude for the fine job he has done as spokesman in the anne>cation program . and requested that he continue in this capacity. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS,. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred pending Mr. Envall's arrival. COMMITTEE REPORTS 21. None. COMINUN I CAT I ONS • 22. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the "compensation" portion of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965. RESOLUTION NO, 67-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO THE HIGHh'AY BEAUTIFICA- TION.ACT OF 1965. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-36 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. CITY OF CULVER CITY. City.Administrator Farrell presented this resolution opposing Senate Bill 723 proposing that the office of City Treasurer shall be appointive. This communication was received and filed. C. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting endorsement of Assembly Bill No. 3 to revise the Mayo-Breed Formula. This communication was received and filed. - 5 - f cc 4-25-07 D. CITY OF NORWALK. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution urging the adoption of state legislation to permit General Law cities to levy a cigarette tax. This communication was received and filed. E. V. GILBERT City Administrator Farrell presented this communication protesting the moratorium on dog kennels. This communication was received and filed. F. LEO HENLI14 (Not on Agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this letter of resignation from the Traffic Commission to become effective following the June 1 meeting. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regret and the staff instructed to • prepare a plaque for Mr. Henlin. G. ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received an invitation to the Council for the opening game of the season, Sunday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. at Rosemead Park. Mayor Andersen stated that Item 20 would be considered at this time. 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. RESTRICTED 'PARKING, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, MARSHALL STREET TO GLENDON WAY. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that parking be restricted on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard only, between Marshall Street and Glendon Inlay. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman ldhiddon, and unanimously carried, that parking be restricted on both sides of Rosemead Boulevard from Marshall Street to Glendon Way. B. RED CURB MARKINGS, GRAND AVENUE, PACIFIC TELEPHONE COMPANY. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that red curb markings be placed on the north side of Grand Avenue commencing 290 feet west of the west curb line of Bartlett Avenue for a distance of 40 feet to the commercial driveway and also 39 feet of red curb markings between the main driveway and the auxiliary driveway westerly. It was moved by Councilman !.Vhiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. - 6 - CC • 4-25-67 C. SCHOOL CROSSWALK, RUSH STREET AND DELTA AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that: 1. Place a stop and stop bar on Delta Avenue at the south approach to Rush Street. 2. Place a yellow school crosswalk with advance pavement marking "Slow School Crossing" across Rush Street at the west line of Delta Avenue. 3. place a boulevard stop on Angelus Avenue at the north approach/to Rush Street. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. RED CURB MARKINGS, RIO HONDO AVENUE, SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that additional red curb markings be installed on the east and west sides of Rio Hondo A Avenue southerly of Valley Boulevard for an approximate distance of 184 feet. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. E. CROSSWALK, HELLMAN AVENUE, INGLESIDE LODGE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that a pedestrian crosswalk be placed across Hellman Avenue midway between Stevens Avenue and prospect Avenue with sufficient red curb markings and signing. It was moved by Councilman illaude, second by Councilman • Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. F. RED CURB MARKINGS, FALLING LEAF AVENUE, SOUTH OF GARVEY AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that both sides of Falling Leaf Avenue between Garvey Avenue, and the alley entering from the west approach be painted red. (A distance of 110 feet.) It was moved by Councilman whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. • G. RED CURB MARKINGS, TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 50 feet of red curb marking be installed on Temple City Boulevard extending northerly from the driveway to the James Jones Company. - 7 - cc 4-25-J7 0 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. H. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF SIGNAL AT DE00N AVENUE AND GARVEY AVENUE. (Not on Agenda) Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that some months ago the Commission had recommended that the signal at Denton Avenue be relocated to Kelburn Avenue. At present the County has let the contract to upgrade the existing signal at a cost almost equal to the relocation. Mr. Envall requested authorization to request that the County relocate this signal to the intersection of Kelburn rather than upgrade the existing location. It was moved by Councilman rlaude, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council authorize staff to request the County to modify the contract in accordance with the foregoing request. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, ''Wh i ddon. t NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council of the Sheriff's Department budget request. Following considerable discussion, it was. moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that a letter be sent to the Board of Supervisors stating that . the Council feels-that the budget request of Sheriff Pitchess has merit and requests that the Board give as much favorable consideration as possible. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Supervisor Bonelli had requested that the Council designate an outstanding veteran to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the Library dedication. • Following discussion, the Council concurred that George Smail, newly elected Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars be the Council's selection. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from the Rapid Transit District requesting opposition to the proposed legislation which would repeal the use of Tidal Oil Funds by the District. This communication was received and filed. - 8 - cc 4-25-67 0 D. City Administrator Farrell requested that the Council study the Boulevard Beautification Program to determine whether or not it should be required in conjunction with the Curb and Gutter Ordinance requirements. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council it would be necessary to adjourn this meeting to Monday, May 2 to award contracts. F. Councilman Lowrey advised the Council that Marshall walker, Public Relations Representative, had passed away last week. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gary A. Billhimer, who gave his life in Viet Nam. iieeting to be adjourned to May 2, 1967 at 5:00 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 9:54 o'clock p.m. ~J L MAYOR CITY CLERK - 9 -