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CC - 08-09-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD,,CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 9, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council or 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 Darrglin Partin of Girl Scout Troop 410. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Arnold C. Andersen. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Armstrong, Envall, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 26, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, that the minutes of July 26, 1966 be approved as printed. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. ANNEXATION NO. 30. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had been in contact with the Assessor's office on several occasions and it appears likely that the valuations of the . publicly owned lands will be available for the August 23rd meeting. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that the hearing on protests be continued again to the next meeting to await the Assessor's report on publicly owned property. cc • • / 0-9-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • 7. REPORT ON REQUESTED VACATION OF CHESTNUT STREET. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that the preliminary title report has not yet been received. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION N0. 66-50. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $151,858.73 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2402 THROUGH 2483. City Treasurer Hugh Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-50 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-51. APPROVING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS ANNEXATION AREA NO. 31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF A COPY OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 31" AND Ai11 AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION. Attorney Watson asked if the Proof of Publication was on file. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirmative. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-51 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey, - 2 - CC • • 0-9-66 10. REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION, CASH CONTRACT 1-66. MISSION DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation of the Road Department that a 25 working day extension be granted due to a strike in the plant of the supplier of made-to-order electrical equipment required for this project. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that Strecker Construction Company be granted a time extension of twenty-five (25) working days, without penalty. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 11. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATES. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. A. MUSCATEL AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO DE ADALENA STREET. City Administrator Farrell reported that total project cost was $639.10. B. STRANG AVEiIUE, WEST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO GUESS STREET. is City Administrator Farrell reported that total project cost was $1517.28. Mayor Maude ordered public hearings set for August 23. 12. AGREEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, BATES AND DIEHL. Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement in principle and authorize the City Attorney to prepare the final agreement. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. COMMISSION RECO;;MENDATIONS 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. • A. DENIAL OF REQUEST TO VACATE "FUTURE STREET" WEST OF . MUSCATEL AVENUE AND NORTH OF RALPH STREET. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that this request be denied until such time as the property to the north is developed, at which time the street will either be extended or proven unnecessary. - 3 - CC • d-9-66 J. P. Dauer, 0779 Ralph Street, addressed the Council regarding this request. City Attorney Matson requested time to check the title report and tax bills for this property. ,Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting. • 14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. TIME LIMIT PARKING, GARVEY AVENUE, CHARLOTTE AVENUE TO MUSCATEL AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that two hour, 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., Sundays Excepted, parking regulations be placed on both sides of Garvey Avenue between these limits. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. B. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND ELLIS LAidE, RESTRICTED TURN. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended a "No Left Turn - 6-9 A.M. and 3-6 P.M." be placed on the east side of Temple City Boulevard for northbound traffic to eliminate this congestion problem. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. C. TIME LIMIT PARKING, DEL MAR AVENUE, HELLMAN AVENUE TO DOROTHY STREET. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that two hour, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., Sundays Excepted, regulations be placed on both sides of Del Mar Avenue between these limits. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. D. BOULEVARD STOP - FERN STREET AT MUSCATEL AVENUE. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that Boulevard Stop signs be placed on Fern Street at the east and west approaches with "Stop" and stop bar pavement markings. . It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried that the fore- going recommendation be approved. E. PASSENGER LOAD I HG ZONE, M I SS I Oil DRIVE AT ROSEMEAD POOL. Traffic Engineer Envall. advised the Council that the Commission recommended that a forty (10) foot passenger - 4 - CC • • 8-9-66 loading zone be placed on the north side of Mission Drive from a point 65 feet west of the west curb line prolongation of Loma Avenue to a point 105 feet west of said curb line prolongation. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. • COMMITTEE REPORTS 15. hone. COMMUNICATIONS 16. A. CITY OF GLENDALE. City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to an Open House and tour of Glendale's new Municipal Services building. B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. (Not on Agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the August meeting of the Association. 17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. t"irs. Walter Smith, 3527 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council • requesting the installation of street lights in the 3500 block of Ivar Avenue. J. P. Dauer, 8779 Ralph Street, addressed the Council regarding water standing in the gutter area on this street. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude introduced Harold Henry, newly appointed member of the Economic Development Committee. Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 8:54 o'clock p.m. S. City Administrator Farrell presented in full a letter of resignation from the Planning Commission from Willietta Xunz. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council accept the resignation with thanks and a plaque be prepared for Mrs. Kunz. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. - 5 - CC • 3-g-66 C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Road Department recommended approval of additional work to the I'iission Drive project to include two additional traffic control signal induction loop detectors. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council approve the addition to the Mission Drive project of two additional Traffic • Control Signal Induction Loop Detectors at a cost of $1,082.00. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jac,man, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 0 D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the contractor on the Montgomery Ward project has been required to place a concrete cap over the sewer line under this property and will ultimately drop directly into this line. No permits or inspection are required but without Council action a charge will be based on a front footage basis. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Vlhiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, that in accordance with Section 5204 of the Sanitary Sewer and Industrial V%Iaste. Ordinance that the Council require the minimum fee of $30.00, and waive the normal Three Dollars ($3.00) a front foot connection charge. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen; None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Administrative As that he had a revised program at the Garvey City. This agreement District of $1.15 per sistant Meyer advised the Council agreement coverinS, the Recreation Elementary Schools within the provides a contribution from the student. Andersen, Jac!-man, Maude, Whiddon. None. Lowrey. NOES: Councilmen: . ABSENT: Councilmen: F. Attorney Watson reported on the progress of the Marshall Street right-of-way acquisition west of Rosemead Boulevard. - 6 - cc -9-66 G. Administrative Assistant Meyer that the escrow on the property at street is closed and the City will approximately two weeks. advised the Counci 3022 Charlotte have possession in I-1. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that notification had been received from the Post • Office Department that there will be no change in the postal district designation until.such time as a majority request has been received from the residents of the entire South San Gabriel area. Work is still being done on this matter. 1. Councilman Jackman stated that the City of 'vionterey Park is protesting greatly extended bus stops in their City and requested that bus stops in Rosemead be checked out. Mayor Maude requested City !-administrator Farrell to check this matter. J. Mayor Maude requested that letters of thanks be written to the Fire Department and Sheriff's Department and service Clubs for their cooperation in the City Birthday Celebration. Mayor Maude also e;pressed the thanks of the Council to the City Hall staff and the park staff for their work on this celebration. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Nlhiddon, and unanimously carri.:d, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9.13 o'clock p.m. • MAY CITY CLERK - 7 -