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CC - 03-14-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 14, 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 Maude at 8:00 o'clock p.m. S 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend John Clarkson of the Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Hersh. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 28, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. MARCH 9, 1967 - SPECIAL MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second b Councilman Whiddon, that the minutes of February 28, 1967 and March 9, 1967 be approved as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. • Mayor Maude introduced John Maurer a former Michigan State Assemblyman. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION. BEAUTIFICATION AWARD. CALIFORNIA- AMERICAN WATER COMPANY. Burl Blue, Chairman of the Beautification Committee presented a Beautification Award plaque to Lynn Magoffin for the California-American Water Company facility on Grand Avenue. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. ROCKHOLD-WILLARD AVENUES, EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO GARVEY AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that corrections had been made and proper notices had been sent. SKr 0 cc 3-14-67 C1 J Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Maude declared this continued hearing open at 8:06 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION N0. 67-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL • OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (ROCKHOLD-WILLARD AVENUES, EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO GARVEY AVENUE).. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-17 be adopted. 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MISSION DRIVE, SOUtHEAST CORNER OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Mr. Byrnes,the attorney for the property owner had requested that this matter be continued for two weeks. Mayor Maude ordered this matter continued to the next regular meeting. 8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ANGELUS STREET, EAST SIDE, PARK TO TERMINUS AND PARK STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ANGELUS TO TERMINUS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this property is in one ownership and backs up to the Edison Company power lines, the petition represents 100% of the front footage. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. • Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improve- ment proceed. 9. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON SERVICE STATIONS. Attorney Brown advised the Council that a question had arisen regarding the legal publication of this hearing therefore deferrment to the next meeting was advisable. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to March 28. 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. ORDINANCE NO. 195. ANNEXATION NO. 31. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 31" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. - 2 - cc 3-14-67 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 195 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, hihiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 196. ANNEXATION NO. 33. ` '.%0 READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN U14INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 33" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. . Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, that ordinance No. 196 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 197. OCCUPANCY PERMITS. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE . MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman ,Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 197 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen', Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. • FIDES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 198. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 20. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 TO P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. - 3 - cc 3-14-67 0 Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 198 be introduced. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14. ORDINANCE 140, 199. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1, R-3 AND R-3-0 TO P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. • Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unaimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 199 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 15 AMENDMENT TO RUBBISH AGREEMENT. Attorney Brown advised the Council that this amendment to Agreement had been prepared in accordance with Council instructions and provides if a pick up falls on a holiday that pick up will be one day late and all remaining pickups that week will be one day later. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council approve the agreement and authorize execution. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: E 16. NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION N0. 67-18 Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $70,845.26 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3339 THROUGH 3406. - 4 - cc 3-14-67 City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title only. Check Number 3406 in the amount of $1,875.00 to L. A. Scott was added to this resolution. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 67-18 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. GUESS STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EAST OF RIO HONDO AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell reported a total of $949.50 in assessments for this project and requested hearing be set for March 28, and it was so ordered by Mayor Maude. • 113. AUTHORIZATION. TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND LANDSCAPING CENTER DIVIDERS ON MARSHALL STREET FROM HART STREET TO 350 FEET WEST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell outlined this proposed project to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize calling for bids for this project. 19. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN. PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 766. ROSEMEAD CENTER. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this project is located at the Montgomery Ward Develop- ment. Attorney Brown recommended that this matter be covered by two actions, first a minute order, and second a resolution. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the work and accept same for public use. RESOLUTION NO. 67-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE: PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 766. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution • No. 67-19 be adopted. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. ZONING RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 31. Planning Director Hersh presented the recommendation of the Planning Commission. - 5 - cc 3-14-67 ORDINANCE NO. 200. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, P AND P-D. Attorney Brown presented this urgency ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman • Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 200 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. ZONING RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNEXATION NO.33. • Planning Director Hersh presented this Planning Commission recommendation. ORDINANCE NO. 201. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES A-1 AND C-3. Attorney Brown presented this urgency ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 201 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 21. ' TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. BRIGHTON AVENUE - NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE. RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation of the Traffic Commission to install 40 feet of red curb on the west side and 25 Meet on the east side of Brighton Avenue north of Garvey Avenue to aid turning movements. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. IVAR AVENUE - SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. RED CURB MARKINGS. Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation of the Traffic Commission that approximately 51 feet of red curb be placed on both sides of Ivar avenue southerly of Valley Boulevard to aid turning movements. - 6 - cc 3-14-67 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. SCHOOL REGULATIONS. ANGELUS AVENUE - RUSH STREET. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the • Commission recommends that school signs be placed on: 1. west side of Angelus at south line of Klingerman Street. 2. south side of Graves Avenue 350 feet west of Angelus Avenue. 3. south side of Rush Street 500 feet west of Angelus Avenue. 4. north side of Rush Street 500 feet cast of Angelus Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. D. IVAR AVENUE. LAE411ENCE AVENUE TO MISSION DRIVE. CENTERLINE STRIPING. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that single skip centerline striping be extended on Ivar Avenue from Lawrence Avenue northerly to Mission Drive with 50 feet of double centerline.striping at the south approach to Mission Drive. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. • COMMITTEE REPORTS 22. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. Planning Director Hersh presented this report of the February 23, 1967 meeting of the Beautification Committee. COI,IMUN I CAT I DNS 23. A. CITY OF SAN CLENiENTE. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution urging greater respect for law and order to deter increasing criminal activity. • B. CITY OF HAWTHORNE. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution supporting Los Angeles City and County use of public funds for development, maintenance and operation of a mass transportation system throughout Los Angeles County. - 7 - CC 3-1t;-b7 C. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution supporting the position taken by the City Council of Irwindale opposing the operations of proposed gambling interests in the City of Irwindale. • D. CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution opposing the application of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company for rate increase. Fir. Farrell also advised the Council a similar resolution had been received from the City of Manhattan Beach. E. CITY OF PASADENA. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution recommending the use of existing railroad rights-of- way for a rapid transit system. • F. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting the placement of a crossing guard for one week commencing March 15 at the corner of Marshall Street and Rio Hondo Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the City Admin- istrator be instructed to check this request and handle as necessary. G. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the regular monthly meeting to be hosted by the City of Irwindale. • 24. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Amelia Masovitch, 3917 Union Pacific, East Los Angeles, addressed the Council regarding the length of time required to obtain a salvage collectors license. 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that it would be necessary to adopt an ordinance before the County may proceed with the upgrading of signals at three intersections on Garvey Avenue that were scheduled for improvement prior to annexation of the area. • ORDINANCE NO. 202. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF GARVEY AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ,ANGELES. City Administrator Farrell presented this ordinance by title only. - 8 - cc 3-14-67 0 It was moved by Councilman man Lowrey, and unanimously reading be waived. 0 Jackman, second by Council- carried, that further It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that urgency Ordinance No. 202 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: !one. B. Director of Parks and Recreation Ralph Laudenslayer advised the Council that the Board of Directors of the Park District recommended that the admission rates at both Rosemead and Garvey Pools be uniform. Schedule of admissions as follows: Age Group Up to 12 13 - 18 Above 18 Family Season Tickets $10.00 12.00 15.00 30.00 Admission Other .25 .35 .50 Groups $7.50 Team Members 2.00 (According to number 4.00 of hours used) 5.00 Lessons - Regular 3.00 Lessons - W.S.I. 4.00 Lessons - Scuba 25.00 0 0 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. City Administrator Farrell announced that the Grand Opening of Montgomery Wards would be Viednesday, March 15 at 9:30 A.M. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman !^lhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 9 -