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CC - 01-24-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 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 Maude at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Meyer. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 10, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. Mayor Maude ordered the approval of Minutes of the January 10, 1967 meeting deferred to the next meeting. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 5. HARRY S. BUCHANAN - PLANNING COMMISSION. RETIREMENT. Mayor Maude joined Mr. Buchanan on the floor level of the Council Chambers, Mayor Maude commended Mr. Buchanan for his many years of service to the community and to the City since its incorporation and presented him with a plaque of appreciation. • 6. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AWARD. UNIVERSAL SAVINGS AND LOAN AND UNIVERSAL SQUARE. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. VACATION OF PORTION OF GLADYS AVENUE. Councilman Whiddon excused himself from these deliberations and took a seat in the audience. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:14 o'clock p.m. Arthur M. Beach, 10777 Winnetka Avenue, Los Angeles, and Harold Meek of Robert Peterson Architects, addressed the Council requesting this proposed vacation. - 1 - CC . 1-24-67 R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys-Avenue, Mrs. R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, Robert Kaiser, 3051 Gladys Avenue, and H. C. Dyer, 3232 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to this proposed vacation. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be closed. • Public hearing closed at 8:35 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 67-4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF GLADYS AVENUE. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. it was moved byy Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 67-4 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: Whiddon. Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:12 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:22 o'clock p.m. 8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DOROTHY STREET, NORTH SIDE, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE. CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 100% of the front footage and waiving the 60 day waiting period. 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 9:23 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by'Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, HELLMAN AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, LAFAYETTE STREET TO ECKHART STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council a petition had been filed representing 62% of the front footage. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. - 2 - cc 1-24-67 Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open'at 9:24 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, STRANG AVENUE, EAST SIDE, GUESS STREET TO MARSHALL STREET. CURB, GUTTER AND APRONS. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 64% of the unimproved 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 9:25 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. J It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 11. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, HELLMAN • AVENUE TO DOROTHY STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing 100% of the front footage on the east-side and 76.7% on the west side. 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 9:26 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 12. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, GARVEY AVENUE TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing in excess of 60% of the remaining frontage following the vacation of a portion of the street this evening. 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-9:27 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman • Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 13. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, WEST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS AND APRONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing 66.6% of the front footage. -3- cc • •,I 1-24-67 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 9:28 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. ORDINANCE NO. 192. CHANGE OF ZONE. BEACH GROCERY COMPANY. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONES R-2, C-3 AND P TO C-3-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey; and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.. • It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 192 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ABSTAIN: Councilmen: 15. ORDINANCE NO. STR UNSIGHTLINESS. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. None. None. whiddon. ENGTHENING REGULATIONS, RE: LITTER, Attorney Brown recommended that the city proceed under the existing ordinance, Section 4652 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, then if this law is found inadequate changes may be • made. 16: AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CITY HALL. City Administrator Farrell reported that low bid was $420,000. and recommended that Alternates C a plus item of $1,450, Alternate D a plus item of $1,200, and Alternate E a minus item of $2,500. be included in the contract. Council concurred with Mr. Farrell's recommenda- tion. Mr. Farrell also reported that the inclusion of provisions for a Council voting device will be $829.15, for a grand total of $420,979.15. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that awarding this contract be deferred to the next meeting. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None., - 4 - h_ CC • ' 1-24-67 17. AMENDEMENT TO RUBBISH AGREEMENT. Following considerable discussion, the Council concurred they would study and investigate this matter. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. • 18. DISCUSSION OF SALVAGE OPERATIONS AND LICENSING. Mayor Maude referred this matter to the City Contractor and City Attorney for study and recommendation. 19. STATE RETIREMENT ACTUARY REPORT. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that Mr. Mayor was present to answer any questions the Council might have. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. • NEW BUSINESS 20. RESOLUTION N0. 67-5. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $78,185.75 DEMANDS NUMBER 3139 THROUGH 3187. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 67-5 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, . Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 21. ORDINANCE 140. REGARDING OCCUPANCY PERMITS. Attorney Brown presented a proposed ordinance. Following discussion, the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance for the next meeting that would exclude residences located in the C and M zones. 22. BIDS FOR DEMOLITION OF 8540 DOROTHY STREET. City Administrator Farrell presented the following bids: • Rowland Tree Service $295.00 Ababa Demolition Engineers, Inc. $305.00 Selfwrecking and Supply $420.00 Joyce Tree Service $450.00 F. Girard Cushing is Sons $500.00 Green Brothers, Inc. $500.00 -5- cc • 1-24-67 It was moved by Councilman 14hiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that a contract be awarded to the low bidder, Rowland Tree Service, if properly licensed for demoliton work, if not to the second low bidder, Ababa Demolition Engineers, Inc. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: • NOES: ABSENT: 23. DISCUSSION REHABILITA Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: OF INCLUSION TION ORDINANC Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude,-'Whiddon. None. None. OF COMMERCIAL AND 114DUSTRIAL IN E. Following short discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter referred to the City Administrator, the Planning Director and City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the Council. 24. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the Chairman of this Committee had requested that additional members be appointed • to this committee from,the newly annexed areas of the City. Mayor Maude stated that he would like to appoint Mildred O'Hagan, LaVerne Higgins and Louise Klinger from the recently annexed areas and Orville Wallace, Caretaker of the Rosemead Cemetery. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 25. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 20 REVISED. AREA EAST OF MONTGOMERY WARD DEVELOPMENT. • B. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 25. AREA WEST OF MONTGOMERY WARD DEVELOPMENT. Mayor Maude ordered these two matters set for public hearing on February 26, 1967 in accordance with staff recommendation, if there were no objections. There were no objections. COMMITTEE REPORTS 26. None. COMMUNICATIONS . 27. A. CITY OF LOS ANGELES. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution offering the services of the Los Angeles City Social Service Department on a contractual basis. - 6 - CCU 1-24-67 B. RAFFERTY AND COMPANY. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication summarizing the experience and services offered by this company. C. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS City Administrator Farrell presented this communication • suggesting uniformity of action to solve the curfew problem and also presented the recently adopted County ordinance on curfew. Mayor Maude referred this ordinance to the City Attorney for study and recommendation at the next meeting. D. LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. City Administrator Farrell presented three resolutions recently adopted by the Los Angeles City School Districts. E. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. City Administrator Farrell presented two recommendations • from the Program Committee. One, that the regular monthly meetings be held at a centralized meeting place and two, that both dinner and cocktail hour be "no host." Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council support both these recommendations and a copy of this action be sent to the Association. F. COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION WORKSHOP. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of a workshop to be held February 17, 1967. G. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. • City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the opening of a League office in Sacramento and the recommendation that each city designate a city official to keep other city officials informed with regard to state legislation. Mayor Maude appointed the City Administrator, Councilman Andersen, and the City Attorney as those responsible to keep abreast of State legislation. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. H. ALFRED H. SONG. • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication transmitting a copy of S.B. 54. 28, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, made inquiry regarding the action of the Council in vacating a portion of Gladys Avenue: - 7 - CC • 1-24-67 29. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell requested that the Council set February 14, 1967 for public hearing to extend Ordinance No. 174 for one year. Mayor Maude ordered public hearing set for February 14, 1967. • B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that total cost of improvements (Parkway trees) for 3400 block of Delta Street was $104.00 and recommended that hearing be set for February 14, 1967, Mayor Maude ordered public hearing set for February 14, 1967. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that utilities on Steele Street behind the library and City Hall are being placed undergeund therefore street lights on existing poles will be removed. Six light standards at $125. apiece will be required to replace street lighting. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council authorize the installation of these six standards. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen.: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: .done. ABSENT: Councilmen; t+!one. D. City Administrator Farrell presented a request from Monterey Park for a realignment of boundary on Garvey Avenue. Council concurred that this matter be taken under submission. . E. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Beautification Committee will be conducting a contest for beautification of the Rosemead Cemetery. This will be a class project and prizes will be awarded. F. Ralph Laudenslayer informed the Council that perhaps he had misunderstood a question at the last meeting with respect to the $2,000. requested by the Beautification Committee and requested clarification of their action. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that additional funds be provided for the improvements of Talisman Park, this money not to be from existing park funds. Roll call vote as follows: is AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. - 8 - CC • 1-24-67 ® 1 G. Mayor Maude stated he would like to see files prepared for all City people, (Council, Commissions, Staff) that shows all expenses for the year at a glance. It was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that such files be prepared. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:24 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 is - 9 -