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CC - 07-26-660 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 26, 1966 A regular meeting Rosemead was held . Charlotte Avenue. by Mayor Maude at 1. CALL TO ORDER of the City Council of the City of in the Council Chambers, 3018 North The meeting was called to order 8:00 o'clock p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. 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, Envall, Hersh, Farrell Foutz, Watson, Meyer. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULIE 14, 1966 JUNE 20, 1966 JUNE 27, 1966 JUNE 28; 1966 JULY 12, 1966 • It was moved by.Councilman Lowrey; se Jackman, that the minutes of June 141 June 27, 1.966, June 28; 1966 and July as written. Roll call vote as follows: AYES. Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: - REGULAR MEETING - ADJOURNED MEETING - ADJOURNED; MEETING - REGULAR MEETING -.REGULAR MEETING cond by Councilman 1966` June 20, 19661 12; 1966 be approved Andersen,.Jackman, Whiddon. None. None. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Lowrey, Maude, 5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. VALLEY BOULEVARD. UNIVERSAL SQUARE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this petition represented 100% of the 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 8:03 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this improvement proceed. 0 • cc 7-26-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: C6unci-7men: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. ANNEXATION NO. 30: Attorney Watson advised the Council that the assessed valuation of publicly owned land has not been received from the Assessor's Office, therefore he would recommend that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. 0. E. DeWeese, 731 Muscatel Avenue, and R. W. Whitaker, 637 North Hazel Avenue addressed the Council regarding this matter. It was.moved by Councilman Whiddon, second.by Councilman Jackman, that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Whiddon. . None None Lowery, Maude, • 7. WITHDRAWAL..OF.PROTEST RE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE 9262 VALLEY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in view of the Conditional Use Permit which has been approved for this location, it would now be in order to withdraw the protest that was filed with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the protest to the issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage License for 9262 East Valley Boulevard be withdrawn. Roll.call vote as follows: AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None. NEW BUSINESS • 8. RESOLUTION NO. 66-47. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS., A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $21,590.96 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2357 •THROUGH 2401 city Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. --2 - cc 7-26-66 0 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman „ that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-47 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • Whiddon.. NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None AYES: Counc Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that refunds of two fireworks stand deposits had been omitted on the Claims and Demands resolution for the Woodcraft Rangers and for the Optimists Club in the amounts of $200.00 and $100.00 respectively. Also, received too late to be placed on the resolution was a billing for $5,000 from the A.E. Cook Company for work completed on the present City Hall location. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve the following warrants: South San Gabriel Optimists Club of Rosemead 100.00; Rosemead Woodcraft Rangers $200.00; and A. E. Cook Co. $50^0. Roll call vote as follows: is AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowery, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None:, ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. RESOLUTION NO. APPROVING CIRCULATION OF PETITIONS, ANNEXATION ARE~O. 31.. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the affidavit of publication of the proponents statement had not been filed and recommended that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting. 10. AGREEMENT, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM. City Administrator Farrell explained that only two of the Garvey Elementary Schools remain in the County, therefore the County had recommended this agreement whereby the City would provide the recreation program for these schools.. It was moved by Councilman Jackman,. second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. . Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ilmen: Anderson, Jackman, Lowery, Maude, None. None. - 3 - CC • 7-26-66 11. DED`IC'ATIONS OF RIGHT OF WAY, MISSION DRIVE.. A. Della Ann Larsen B. Ralph John and Eliene Strinz C. Ralph John and Eliene Strinz D. El Monte Cemetery Association Attorney Watson advised the Council that the foregoing dedications were in order for acceptance by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council accept these dedications and authorize recordation. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11A. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY. ELLIS LANE F.J..& F.E. PETERS (NOT ON AGENDA) Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance subject to approval by the County Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation subject to approval by the County Engineer. F~ Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. ,:COES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. SETTING DATE OF ANNUAL BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. City Administrator Farrell and Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer informed the Council of the preparations and plans for this celebration. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried that the Council approve Saturday, August 6th as the date for this celebration and the tickets for the barbeque be $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for children under 12 years. 13. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS.. 0 _1}- ANNUAL STREET • CC 7-26-66 C City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was for the annual street improvement contracts for curb and gutters and paving. It was moved by Councilman Andersen second by Councilman Lowreyy that the Council authorize advertising for bids. 0 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this public address system equipment would be relocated to the permanent City Hall when it is completed and is approved by the Architect. Approximate cost $1300.00. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council approve the purchase of this public address system equipment. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: i•ione. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 15. POWER OF ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZATION LETTERS FOR BANK OF AMERICA PAYROLL SERVICE. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve and authorize execution subject to approval by the City (Attorney of the control forms. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowery, Maude, dhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: N^ne. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred until later in the meeting. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS • 17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: A. Requested Vacation of Chestnut Street. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission recommended that this request for vacation be deferred to allow further study by the Commission and staff. - 5 - • cc 7-26-66 0 Following discussion, and reference to the minutes of March 22, 1966 when this matter was referred to the Planning Director, City Administrator and City Attorney for report, Council deferred action pending receipt of this report at the next meeting. 0 18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMEdDATIO;NS A. Muscatel Avenue Through Regulations Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that Boulevard stop signs be installed on Guess Street, east approach to Muscatel Avenue; Ralph Street, west approach to Muscatel Avenue; and c:. De.'.dalena Street at both east and west approaches to Muscatel Avenue with Stop and Stop bar pavement markings. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. Boulevard Stop-Ralph Street at Walnut Grove Avenue. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that a Boulevard Stop be installed on Ralph Street at the west approach to Walnut Grove Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman • Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. Parking Regulations - Mission Drive at Rosemead High School. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended modification of the existing "No Parking Any Time" regulations in front of the high school to be changed to "No Parking 6 A.M. to 6 P.M." It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. D. Additional Regulations - Duff School. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Councii that the Commission recommended the following: 1. Place a W33 School sign on the south side of Dorothy Avenue at the :ast line of Del Mar Avenue for eastbound traffic. 2. Place a W33 School sign on the north side of Dorothy Avenue 250 fact east of Brighton Street for westbound traffic. 3. Place yellow school crosswalks across Dorothy Avenue at the west line of Brighton Street and across Brighton Street at the north line of Dorothy Avenue. 4. Place a boulevard stop sign and stop pavement markings on Brighton Street at the north approach to Dorothy Avenue. - 6 L cc 7-26-66 0 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the.foreooing recommendation be approved. E. Parking Restriction - 3919 Rosemead Boulevard. • Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Comriission recommended that 5-feet of red curb markings be placed north and south of the 10 foot driveway at this address. Attorney Watson advised the Council it would be necessary to adopt a.resolution in order to obtain an Encroachment Permit on this State Highway. RESOLUTION NO. 66-48. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT ON STATE HIGHWAY. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-48 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Counicimen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES:. Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 19. None COMMUNICATIONS 20. A. JAMES D. DRISCOLL City Administrator Farrell presented this Assembly Resolution proclaiming 1969 as California's Bicentennial Year. Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 8:45 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude stated item 16 would be considered at this time. i 16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIOi%4 APPOINTMENT. Mayor Maude advised the Council that he would like to appoint Harold Henry to the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried that the Council ratify the foregoing appointment. - 7 - cc 7=26-66 21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIFNCEi done. n Lj 22; MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS, I-, City Admin.I,strator Farrell advised the Council that he had an agreement for cxtensiori of the storm drain..from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue. Total amount of agreement $27;500. It was moved by Councilman Andersemy second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize execution subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form, Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B, City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that action should be taken at this time to acquire the necessary right-of-way on the south side of Marshall Street west of Rosemead Boulevard. Attorney Watson explained that the action would involve the northerly 25 feet of the three properties facing Marshall Street and a total take of the parcel on the corner of Marshall Street facing Rosemead Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 66-49, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF EASE- MENTS FOR NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY AND FEE SIMPLE ABSOLUTE OWNERSHIP FOR ROAD PURPOSES IN CERTAIN PROPERTIES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-49 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was.moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the City !Attorney be authorized to offer up to the amounts shown in the appraisal for these properties. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon`. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. -0- cc 7-26-66 C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Rosemead Review would be publishing a special edition commemorating the City's seventh anniversarys A full page ad in this edition would be $344. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Whiddon, that the Council authorize this fill page ad. . Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Anderseny Jackman, Lowrey) Maude, Whiddont NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that Mr. Tad Uyeno had contributed approximately $1200: worth of plants to the City and suggested that the Council present Mr. Uyeno with an award. Mayor Maude instructed the City Administrator to write a letter of thanks to Mr. Uyeno. E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the League of California Cities Association would meet on August 4. F. Councilman Jackman called attention to the problem of water standing in the crossgutter on Hellman Avenue at Charlotte and Delta Streets. G. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that work had beguh on-the storm drain project on Valley. • Boulevard, The first unit would be between Muscatel Avenue and Rosemead Boulevardi It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:44 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 9 -