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CC - 01-10-67CITY OF RUSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 10, 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 8:03 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Whiddon. The Invocation was delivered by City Treasurer Hugh Foutz. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 27, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Andersen corrected page 8, item 20F, to indicate "that the Council concurred that the City Asministrator should study and recommend the advisability of including a Council voting device in the new City Hall." It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the minutes of December 27, 1966 be approved as corrected. ' Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. 40 ABSENT': Councilmen: None. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. ORDINANCE NO. 190. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 21. SECOND READING. Heber Hanson, representing Mr. Griegorian the owner of this property, requested that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for additional study with regard to parking. - 1 fl REVISED REVISED REVISED CC 1-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council comply with this request. Roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 192. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO, 24. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONES R-2, C-3 AND P TO C-3-1) AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson 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 Andersen, that Ordinance No. 192 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ABSTAIN: Councilmen: 8. ORDINANCE NO. STR UNSIGHTLINESS. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. None. None. Whiddon. ENGTHENING REGULATIONS RE LITTER, Attorney Watson advised the Council that the existing ordinance regarding unsightliness can be utilized in some instances, but in others the language is too board to be utilized. The Planning Commission may act in all clear cut cases. Mr. Watson requested that he be supplies with specific problems to enable him to prepare the necessary ordinance revisions. 9. STATE RETIREMENT ACTUARY REPORT. City Administrator Farrell requested that this matter be deferred to the next meeting and it was so ordered. 10. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. YANKEE DOODLE. DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT. ' City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the' applicant had requested that this matter be deferred,to the first meeting in February and it was so ordered. NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 67-1. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM.OF $55,353.23 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3068 THROUGH 3138. - 2 - 1- • • • 1-10-67 City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 67-1 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 67-2. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING TO VACATE PORTION OF NEWBY AVENUE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF NEWBY AVENUE AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only following a brief explanation by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 67-2 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, ;^!h i ddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. AUTHORIZING BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM. VALLEY BOULEVARD IN FRONT OF NEW CITY HALL. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition has been executed by the County and subsequent to this execution street trees have been discussed and the County is in agreement with adding trees to the petition. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that street trees be added to this petition and the Mayor be authorized to sign this petition. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14. AWARDING CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CITY HALL. City Administrator Farrell suggested that this matter be carried over in order for him to report to the Architect the decision of the Council with respect to a Council voting device. Mr. Farrell reported that this device would require approximately $900. additional wiring and structural provisions. The voting device will cost approximately $3,000. i - 3 - %rWr cc . 1-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the plans include provisions for a voting device but that the device not be in the development. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION. • ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS IN THE SAVANNAH SCHOOL AREA. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred pending the arrival of the Traffic Engineer. COMMITTEE REPORTS 16. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR TALISMAN CONCRETE WORK AND MINOR MISCELLANEOUS PARK WATERING SYSTEM , MATTERS. Alice Ferl, 3652 Edmond Drive, advised the Council that the Committee is requesting an appropriation of $2,000. to enable them to proceed with the beautification of this triangle at the corner of Mission Drive and walnut Grove • Avenue that has been an eyesore for so many years. Park Director Laudenslayer informed the Council that Park funds are sufficient to meet this request. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the, Council approve this request for funds. Mrs. Ferl advised the Council that the Beautification Committee is also attempting to obtain.inactive funds - of a defunct organization that are on deposit in the First City Bank to be used for the fountain to be con- structed between the Library and City Hall. Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 8:54 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:10 o'clock p.m. 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION. ADDITIONAL REGULATIUNS IN THE SAVANNAH SCHOOL AREA. Traffic Engineer Envall presented the recommendations of the Commission encompassing the entire Savannah School area as follows: 1. Place a boulevard "Stop" with "Stop" and stop bar pavement markings on Hart Avenue at the south approach to Marshall Street. 2. Place a boulevard "Stop" sign with "Stop and stop bar pavement markings on Glendon ;day at the • east approach to Hart Avenue. 3. Place "Stop" and stop bar pavement parkings on Ralph Street at the west approach to Ellis Lane. 4. Place "Stop" and stop bar pavement markings on De Adalena Street at the west approach to Ellis Lane. - 4 - cc 1-10-67 5. Replace the present white crosswalk with advance markings "Pedestrian Crossing" to a yellow school crosswalk with advance pavement markings "Slow School Crossing" across Ellis Lane at the north line of Marshall Street. Also place "Stop" and stop bar pavement markings on Marshall Street at the east and west approaches to Ellis Lane. 6. Place red curb markings on the east side of • Brookline Avenue from Valley Boulevard southerly to the alley, a distance of 62 feet additional red curb. This is to aid vehicular movements on Brookline Avenue due to narrow roadway. 7. Place red curb markings on the east side of Strang Avenue from Valley Boulevard to a point 75 feet south. This is to the curved section. Again, this is to aid vehicular movements on Strang Avenue. 8. Remove the white crosswalk across Temple City Boulevard at the north line of Olney Street. Also remove the advance pavement markings. To encourage pedestrian crossing at this location is a hazardous move due to freeway off--ramp traffic movements. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Ferrell presented this notice of the general membership meeting to be held January 19, 1967. B. EVELLE J. YOUNGER. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication . regarding proposed legislation. C. ALHAMBRA JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the Junior Miss Pageant. D. CITY OF ARCADIA (Not on agenda) City Clerk Armstrong presented this invitation to the dedication of the new Arcadia City Service Facility. 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. . None. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council approve the construction of improvements on Steele Street behind the new County Library but not behind the new City Hall until construction is completed. - 5 - CC • 1-10-67 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council approve construction as proposed by City Administrator Farrell on Steele Street adjacent to the new County Library. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell presented a request from Modern Service Company that the possibility of the rubbish billing being placed on the water bills be investigated. Following discussion, it was second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Administrator representatives of the water the Council. moved by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, study this proposal with companies and report to C..,City Administrator Farrell presented a request from S Modern Service Company that the City amend the Rubbish agreement to conform to changes previously approved by the Council. This matter was ordered deferred to the next meeting. D. City Administrator Farrell presented this request from Modern Service Company that the Council consider possible changes in salvage operation regulations. This matter was ordered deferred to the next meeting. E. RESOLUTION NO. 67-3. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 33," AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEAPING OF PROTESTS THERETO. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 67-3 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, NIhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. F. Park Director Laudenslayer advised the Council that he had received the Agreement from the E1 Monte Union High School District for use of the swimming pool at $35.00. Following discussion of a possible increase for next year, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the mayor to execute. - 6 - cc i • 1-10-57 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting • adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 o'clock p.m. MAYO CITY CLERK • i ~J - 7 -