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CC - 12-27-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNC.I L Minutes of December 27, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3013 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 City Administrator Farrell. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend William Ward of the Garvalia Presbyterian Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: DECEMBER 13, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the minutes of December 13, 1966 be approved O as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 4. URAL COMMUNICATIONS FRUM THE AUDIENCE. (done. ,PUBLIC HEAR IJIGS 5. ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO ROSEMEAD LIGHTING DISTRICT. 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 8:07 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed immediately. • RESOLUTION NO. 66-00. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AND ORDERING STREET IMPROVEMENTS. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. 1 • • 6 7. cc 12-27-66 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 66-80 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Hiiaude, Whiddon. NOES Councilmen: ;Done. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. VALLEY BOULEVARD, IVAR AVENUE TO MUSCATEL AVENUE. Mayor Laude disqualified himself from consideration of this matter and relinquished the chair to Mayor pro tem Andersen. Mayor pro tem Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor pro tem Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 66-81. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (VALLEY BOULEVARD, NORTH SIDE, IVAR AVENUE TO MUSCATEL AVENUE). Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and trnanimously carried that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-81 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Whiddon. None. None. Maude. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 24. BEACH GROCERY COMPANY. Councilman Whiddon excused himself from this discussion. Arthur Mark Beach, 1077 Winnetka Avenue, advised the Council he had purchased one additional property. ;Miss Bedoy, representing he brother stated that her brother had not been contacted. Mayor Maude advised Hiss Bedoy that the two week delay was to enable interested parties to get together if they so desired but the City was not attempting to force this or act as a tool but simply provided the time. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that this change of zone be approved subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. - 2 - l CC 12-27-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Whiddon. • RESOLUTION NO. 64i-82. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GLADYS AVENUE AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HERA,ING THEREON. Attorney 'v:!atson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-82 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: none. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Whiddon. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 190. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER 21. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 TO C-3-D AND AMENDING • THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried that T'urther reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 190 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Whiddon. HUES: Councilmen: Maude. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 66-83. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF . $11,627.00 DEMANDS NUi11BERS 3024 THROUGH 3067. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-33 be adopted. 3 - cc 12-27-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, hlhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a . billing from the Architect was not on the Claims and Demands but was in order for approval at this time. Billing is for $7,212.00. It was moved by Councilman Ighiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve payment of this billing. Roil tail vote as follows: 10 • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION No. 66-84. REQUESTING REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SERVICES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS LOF ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES ROSEiAEAD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT 0 TO BE HELD BY SAID CITY ON FEBRUARY THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THE COUNTY OF OF VOTERS OF SAID TO THE CITY OF F A SPECIAL ELECTION 21ST, 1967. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-84 be adopted. Poll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen NOES: Councilmen ABSENT: Councilmen RESOLUTION NO. 66-85 OFFICERS. fandersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATING ELECTION OFFICERS FOR THE VOTING PRECINCTS FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 21ST, 1967. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution Wo. 66-85 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen:. None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - rr 12-27-66 12. R E P 0 R I 'ON 81DS, POOL REPAIRS. Park Director Laudenslayer recommended that the Council accept tl:e low bid sulmitted by Pool Specialties as well as ",lternata "C" It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council approve this recommendation of the Park Director and award the contract to the low bidder with r,1*_ernate "C" included. Roll call vote as foilows: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. HOE.. Cou:ici imen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. REPORT 0.11 BIDS, ANNUAL CURB AND GUTTER WORK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the only bid received was from Louis Lopez who has the current contract. Mr. Farrell recommended that the contract be awarded to Louis Lopez. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the contract for annual street improvement work for schedules 1, 2 and 3 be awarded to Louis Lopez. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Wfiiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14, ORDI111Ai'1CE NO, 191. MORATORIUM ON SERVICE STATIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE:'.ULA,TING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS Ind 1711-1 l h! THE CITY OF ROSE Attorney h'atson presented this ordinance by title only. Following short discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lo,,,/r(--y, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Urgency Ordinance No. 191 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Cou:;ci Imen: ;!one. ASSENT: Councilmen: None. • 15. ESTAB LISHMEINT OF POLICIES RE GARVEY PARK. Park Director Laudenslayer advised the Council that an agreement had been received today, from the County or' Los Angeles providing for the City to assume operation of Garvey Park, January 1, 1967 since transfer of the park can not be accomplished by that date. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the ivlavor to e ;ecute. r cc 12-27-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, h1hiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Park Director Laudenslayer submitted recommendations • regarding priority, fees, rules and application for use of Garvey Park. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Veterans Groups be added to the priority list as item 2A. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: Jackman. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that the recommendations or' the Park Department establishing policies, for Garvey Park be approved. Roll call vote as follows: !`YES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 17. None. COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. CITY OF ALHAMBRA. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution urging landscaping of the San Bernardino Freeway. Miayor Maude requested the City Attorney to prepare a like resolution for consideration by the Council. B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting an in depth study of the County parks and playgrounds. Communication received and filed. C. CITY OF FREEMONT. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication "welcoming" the City of Rosemead to the "Living Christmas Tree Program". Communication received and filed. - 6 - cc 12-27-66 D. CITY OF LONG BEACH. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution opposing a new multimillion dollar convention center in downtown Los Angeles. Communication received and filed. E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City !administrator Farrell presented this communication and resolution regarding administration of the Collier- Unruh Gas Tax Program. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman 'Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution supporting items l and 3 in the League resolution and opposing item 4. i 9. ORAL COivii'/Wil I CAT I ONS FROM THE AUD I ENCE. None. 20, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the date for receipt of City Hall bids be extended one week • to January 6, 1967. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that the date for receipt of City Hall bids be extended to January 6, 1967. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, +nih i ddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in the course of construction of the Montgomery Ward property the section of Hart Street had been constructed 40 feet easterly of the original plan. The Zone Change covered this additional property and vacation of street also covered additional property, but deeds had not been corrected, therefore, it will be necessary to execute a new deed in conjunction.with this project. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman I'1 Jackman, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute and deliver a deed for that protion of Ramona ♦.i Boulevard within the Vhard Center in exchange for a deed to the north/south street (Hart Street) and the extention and widening of Marshall Street. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 7 - cc 12-27-66 Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:25 o'clock p.m. Meeting recessed Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:43 o'clock p.m. C. RESOLUTION NO. 66-86. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS TO PROVIDE FOR LANDSCAPING OF THE SAN BERMARDINO FREEWAY. Attorney Ifdatson presented this resolution 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 Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that Resolution ilo. 66-86 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Alaude, Whiddon. HOES: Councilmen: ;done. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. RESOLUTION NO. 66-87. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING REVISION OF THE COLLIER- UNRUH ACT TO IMPROVE ITS OPERATION AND REDUCE COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION. Attorney 14atson presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 66-87 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. E. Councilman Andersen made inquiry as to the reason the listing of City Officials had been omitted from the news- letters. Mayor Maude instructed this listing replaced in the newsletter. F. Mayor Maude suggested and the Council concurred, that the new City Hall should be equipped with a voting device so that all councilmen's votes are recorded simultane- ously. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 8 -