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CC - 10-11-66E CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 11, 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 3:06 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman ltlhiddon. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Wallace A. Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, 'rdh i ddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Envall, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer. 3-. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 27, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the minutes of September 27, 1966 be approved as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whi,ddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 4, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. PRESENTATION OF BEAUTIFICATION AWARD. Burl Blue, Chairman of the Beautification Committee, presented a plaque to Hans Maggenburg for his efforts in beautifying the vacant property at the corner of Ellis Lane and Temple City Boulevard. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5.. ANNEXATION NO. 30. Mayor Maude stated that this was the time and place for the continued public hearing on this matter and requested the City Attorney to report. Attorney Brown advised the Council that current legislation requires that an annexation be completed within one year of Local Agency Formation Commission approval or that an extension of time be obtained. In the matter of Annexation No. 30 no extension was obtained therefore this automatically CC • 1o-11-66 constitutes abandonment of proceedings. In view of the foregoing Attorney Brown advised the Council that no further action should be taken. 6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET. Mayor Maude stated this was the time and place for the continued public hearing on this matter. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell reported on the post card poll authorized by the Council at the last meeting. This poll indicated that the majority of property owners desire to have curbs, gutters and aprons installed. Attorney Brown recommended that new petitions be circulated. One for curbs, gutters and aprons and a separate petition for sidewalks. 7. APPEAL OF ZONE VARIANCE CASE N0, 41. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data concerning this matter. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. • The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstong, Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. Mr. Livanouse, representing the applicant, requestec this matter be continued for two weeks. Mr. R. A. Fratt, 3241 N. Gladys Street, requested that the protest petition filed at the Planning Commission hearing be filed in this appeal. Mr. Fratt also submitted a letter of protest from Kustom-0-tive Equipment Company, 3316 San Gabriel Boulevard. Mr. Robert Aurielo, 3318 N. Gladys, and Mr. Frank McGinley, 3248 Gladys Street, also spoke in opposition to this variance. Mayor Maude requested a show of hands from the audience who were present to protest this variance. A count showed 33 protestants present. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that this hearing be continued to the next regular meeting. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 2 - cc 10-11-66 Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 8:45 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 8:53 o'clock p.m. 8. VACATION OF PUBLIC STREET (ALLEY EXTENDING FROM GARVEY AVENUE TO VIRGINIA STREET) • Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data concerning this proposed vacation. 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 9:00 o'clock.p.m. Harold L. Snyder, 425 N. Line, West Covina, representing the applicant addressed the Council. Mr. Snyder advised the Council that the property would be fenced, curb and gutter (with no driveway breaks) would be installed on the south side and the east cul de sac of Virginia Street. Richard F. Gamache, 7961 Virginia Street and Dick Powers, 7945 Virginia Street, made inquiry regarding this proposal but did not protest. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:06 o'clock p.m. • RESOLUTION N0. 66-63. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PUBLIC STREET (ALLEY EXTENDING FROM GARVEY AVENUE TO VIRGINIA STREET LYING BETWEEN DENTON AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD). Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that Resolution No. 66-63 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Iath i ddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. ORDINANCE NO. 185. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REQUIREMENTS. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING FOR A LIMITED MODIFICATION PROCEDURE PERTAINING THERETO, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. - 3 - E C cc 10-11-66 0 E 10 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 185 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES APPROVAL. STORM DRAIN PROJECT 6801. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that these additional costs had arisen due to a realignment by the County which necessitated redesign of that portion at Olney Street and the Freeway. Attorney Brown advised the Council that there was no legal obstruction to paying these additional costs. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council approve payment of these additional engineering costs. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. ilone. None. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 186. ESTABLISHING TERMS OF OFFICE OF PLANNING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only and explained that it covered only the Planning Commission as the Traffic Commission could be covered by Resolution. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and ordinance No. 186 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 66-64. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 46 RELATING TO THE TERM OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. - 4 - • CC 10-11-66 s It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution illo. 66-64 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 187. ESTABLISHING CITY TREASURERS SALARY. FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OR ROSEMEAD INCREASING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CITY TREASURER AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Ordinance Ho. 187 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, 1,!hiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 13. RESOLUTION N0. 66-65. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $15,993.61 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2716 THROUGH 2783. City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-65 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14. REPORT ON STATE ACTUARY. City Administrator Farrell presented this report. Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter . deferred to the next meeting and additional information presented including a reitteration of statements submitted in a 1960 communication as well as a list of neighboring cities participating under this plan. 15. APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS. CITY AUTOMOBILE. City Administrator Farrell presented the proposed specifications. -5- cc 10-11-66 0 0 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve these specifications and authorize Bid Notice. 16. REPORT ON DRAINAGE PROBLEM. DELTA - CHARIETTE - HELLMAN INTERSECTION: • City Administrator Farrell presented this proposal to construct a cross gutter across Chariette and corrective surfacing of the surrounding area. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man hlhiddon, that the Council accept this report and authorize the City Administrator to proceed with this project. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman; Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None: ABSENT: Councilmen: None: 17. RELEASE OF STREET LIGHTING BOND. TR 24250: City Administrator Farrell presented this communication from Edison Company that the Street lights have been installed and the cost of ornamental poles borne by the subdivider. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council accept this report of the Edison Company and release this bond. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, `rlh i ddon: NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP. TRACT 26746. Planning Director Hersh presented this tentative tract map. A development at the north end of Fendyke Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council approve the tentative tract map for Tract 26746. Roll call vote as follows: . AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, blhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 22. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME. P-D ZONE. Mayor Maude ordered this matter set for public hearing October 25. -6- 0 cc 10-11-66 lg. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. SPEED REVISION - DEL IMAR AVENUE FROM FREEWAY TO GARVEY AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that this area be upgraded to 30 miles per hour. • It was moved by Councilman 1,?hiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. B. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMIT PARKING. VALLEY BOULEVARD, NORTH SIDE, LOMA AVENUE EAST TO CEMETERY. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that based on a request of the property owners in this area the Commission recommended the extension of the existing 2 hour time limit parking. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man 11hiddon, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. C. IVAR AVENUE, NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD, MARKING MODIFICATIONS. Traffic Engineer Envall outlined the changes recommended by the Commission to conform to the newly widened road- way as well as provide greater convenience for the new shopping center and Post Office. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS. 20. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO FILE APPLICATION FOR MATCHING FUNDS RE BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommended that the Council apply for matching funds under the Urban Beautification. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to file application for this program. COMM UNICATIONS 21. A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of Open House to be held by the Sheriff's Department on October 15, 10;00 A.M, to 4:00 P.M. B. CALIFORNIANS FOR YES ON 1A. City Administrator Farrell presented this request for support of Proposition IA on the November ballot. - 7 - cc 10-11-66 C. CITY OF SANTA MONICA. City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to attend a Forum on Community Development. 22. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Ken Pike, Sister City Committee Chairman, requested • financial support from the City to help defray costs of the forthcoming visit of a delegation from our Sister City, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council authorize expenditure of up to $2,000 to help defray costs of this official visit. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, !Vhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: i'lone. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Councilman Lowrey requested that the Mayor proclaim Sister City Week. Mayor Maude requested that a proclamation be prepared and also a Resolution of Affiliation to our Sister City. This would be Resolution No. 66-66. The Council concurred unanimously with this request. • 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS, A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the agreement which he had requested deferment on at the last meeting had not been altered to cover the underground installation of the mid block left turn movement but he would recommend approval at this time. Ho will continue to work with the State on the desired additions and if successful this may be handled by an amendment to the agreement. Due to participation by the developer of the shopping center - actual cost to the City on the installation of highway lighting, traffic signals, and construction of channelization on Rosemead Boulevard at Glendon Way and Marshall Street will be approximately $6,100. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council approve this agreement, and authorize the Mayor to execute subject to approval by the City Attorney. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Anderson, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, whiddon. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. Attorney Brown advised the Council that an Ordinance had been prepared amending the Municipal Code with respect to employees receiving $400. per month or more salary. - 8 - Cc 10-11-66 n `J 0 ORDINANCE NO. 188. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO ACT ON CERTAIN MATTERS OF PERSONNEL !%MERE THE SALARY RATE OF AN EMPLOYEE OR POSITION IS $400.00 OR OVER,. AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Ordinance Mo. 108 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowery, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • E C. Mayor Maude called attention to plants obstructing the view at the intersection of Temple City Boulevard and Ellis Lane and the projection into the roadway south of the curb adjacent to the new service station on Temple City Boulevard at Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whi,ddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:47 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 9 -