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CC - 05-24-66CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 24, 1966 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East • Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maude at 8:02 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Whiddon. The invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Envail, Hersh, Farrell, Foutz, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 10, 1966 REGULAR MEETING. It was-moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the minutes of May 10, 1966 be approved as pr i:nted. • . Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Wilfred Campbell, 3547 Ellis Lane, addressed the Council regarding the development of property at 3713 Rio Hondo Avenue and the proposed widening of this street. Frances Hethcock, 3535 Rio Hondo Avenue, Ernest Smith, 3612 Rio Hondo Avenue, and Roy McCormick, 8925 Lawrence Street, addressed the Council regarding the proposed widening of Rio Hondo Avenue. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - ROSEMEAD YOUTH ASSOCIATION. Mayor Maude presented a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of the National Park and Recreation Board to • R.Y.A. President John Petri. Mr. Petri accepted this certificate and introduced R.Y.A. Secretary Ethel Griffin. • • Cc 5-24-66. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 16. MONTGOMERY WARD DEVELOPMENT. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data pretaining to this case. 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 8:36 o'clock p.m. Wilfred Campbell 3547 Ellis Lane, made inquiry regarding this proposal. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:35 o'clock p.m. ORDINANCE NO. 180. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1, R-3, AND C-1 TO C-3-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: 11 AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 180 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: 9 AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSM TO RAMONA BOULEVARD. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. None. None. ENTS. IVAR AVENUE, GARVEY AVENUE City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $16,643.30. 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 8:40 o'clock p.m. Joe Tuzzelino, 3114 Ivar Avenue, John Andrew, 3422 Ivar Avenue, and Edward Fondrick, 3120 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. - 2 - • • cc 5-24-66 Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:45 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 66-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (IVAR AVENUE, GARVEY AVENUE TO RAMONA BOULEVARD). is Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by.Council- man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-33 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: UNFINISHED RESOLUTION Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. BUSINESS N0. 66-32. COMMENDING TELPHER E. WRIGHT. Mayor Maude advised the Council that this was the resolution adopted in principal at the last meeting. 9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-34. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. PITKIN STREET. S A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (PITKIN STREET, ENCINITA AVENUE TO TERMINUS). City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the billing for 9L.•27 Pitkin Street had been corrected to $282.47. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-34 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen; None. 10. REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN INSTALLATION ON GLENDON WAY. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Montgomery Ward is willing to place a pipe of adequate size to also handle the flow north of Glendon Way. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council approve this reimbursement as proposed. - 3 - cc 5-24-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • NEW BUSINESS H. RESOLUTION NO. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections this item would be deferred until City Treasurer Foutz arrived. There were no objections. 12. RESOLUTION N0. 66-35. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. City Administrator Farrell presented the project statements for these funds allocated under Section 2107.5 of the Streets and Highways Code. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-35 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: 'Councilmen; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 66-36. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented the project statements for these State allocated Funds. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-36 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - • • cc 5-24-66 13A. RESOLUTION NO, 66-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented the project statement for these State allocated funds. 0 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. 66-37 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14. RESOLUTION N0. 66-38. COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR SELECT SYSTEM STREETS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF $35,000. FROM COUNTY AID-TO- CITIES FUNDS FOR ORDINARY MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS ON SELECT SYSTEM STREETS 141-IICH INCLUDE PATCHING, SIGNING, STRIPING, SWEEPING, MARKING, RESURFACING AND SEALING, AND REQUESTING THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS. • City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-38 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 66-39. DECLARING INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF GLENDON WAY AND RAMONA BOULEVARD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A FRONTAGE ROAD, A PORTION OF GLENDON WAY AND A PORTION OF RAMONA BOULEVARD AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and advised the Council that the resolution set June 14th as the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-39 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon.. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 5 - cc 5-24-66 Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:13 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:28 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude stated item 11 would be considered at this time. • 11. RESOLUTION N0. 66-40. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS 114 THE SUM OF $24,675.20 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1938 THROUGH 2049. City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures as requested by Mayor Maude. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-39 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 16. RESOLUTION NO, 66-41. OPPOSING CURBSIDE DELIVERY OF MAIL IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS. • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING CURBSIDE DELIVERY OF MAIL BY THE UNITED STATES POST OFFICE. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-41 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. APPOINTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Mayor Maude advised the Council that he would like to appoint the following to serve on the Economic Develop- ment Committee: Grady h1h i ddon • Kenneth Pike Burl Blue Burk Kellogg Frank DiNoto and Stuart Haude iiNayor Maude stated one or two additional appointments may be made in the future. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. -6- cc 5-24-66 )o. APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY CORNERSTONE CEREi,'iONY COMMITTEE; Mayor Maude requested the members of the Council to submit the names of persons they would like appointed to this committee. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman • t~W ddon, that the Grand Master of the State of California c'-lasonic Lodge lay this cornerstone. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 19. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF MAJOR STREET BEAUTIFICATIOiI PLAN. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve and accept this proposed concept for street beautification plans. 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 Council- man Lowrey, that the Council authorize negotiation of a contract with this landscape architect for working drawings at a cost not to exceed $6,000; areas to be included to be both sides of Valley Boulevard from Hart Street and Loma Avenue to Muscatel Avenue; Garvey. !Avenue, both sides from Jackson Avenue to Evelyn Avenue; Rosemead Boulevard, east side from the Freeway to Marshall Street; all including center dividers; and the center divider on Marshall Street adjoining the Montgomery Ward Center. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 20. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. A. PARKING RESTRICTION - LOS ANGELES AUTOMOBILE AUCTION. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended: 1. The installation of a left turn pocket on Garvey Avenue at Kelburn Avenue for eastbound traffic. 2. Placement of a "No Left Turn" sign in this pocket with necessary traffic cones on Tuesdays from 7:00 A.H. to 6:00 P.M. - 7 - cc 5-24-66 • 3. Placement of "No Parking 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Tuesdays" signs on the north side of Garvey Avenue from the auction drive for a distance of 450 feet easterly. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the Council approve the foregoing recommendation. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 21. LIBRARY BOARD Councilman Jackman advised the Council that William Geller, County Librarian, would like the Council to choose a new name for the branch library on Del Mar Avenue. COMMUNICATIONS 22. A. CITY OF MONTEREY PARK. • This resolution opposing curbside mail delivery in new subdivisions was received and filed. 23. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 24. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Cler!, Armstrong advised the Council that applications for fireworks permits had been received from: Rosemead Ward Enterprises Boy Scout Troop 318 South San Gabriel Optimists Club Rosemead Youth Association and Woodcraft Rangers. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the foregoing applications be approved. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. City Administrator Farrell presented in full a letter of resignation from the Traffic Commission from C. 0. Roberts. - 8 - cc 5-24-66 It was moved b;, Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this resignation with thanks and a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for Mr. Roberts. C. City Administrator Farrell presented in full an • appeal from Planning Commission decision in Zone Change Case No. 19. Mayor Maude ordered this appeal set for public hearino June 14th, if there were no objections. There were no objections, D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions for Annexation 30 had been filed and certified sufficient by the Registrar of Voters and the City Clerk. RESOLUTION N0. 66-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING INTENT TO SUBMIT THE QUESTION OF AN HEY,AT,ION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 30" TO ELECTORS RESIDING IN SAID TERRITORY AND SETTING A HEARING FOR hrRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SAID ANNEXATION, AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-42 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. ORDINANCE NO. 131. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ADDRESS OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE CITY OFFICES AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance had been prepared changing the City offices and the location of City meetings to be effective June 20, 1960". Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved'by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Jackman, that further reading be waived. 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 Jackman, that Ordinance No. 131 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 9 - CC 5-24-66 E. City Administrator Farrell presented in full a communication from Modern Service Company requesting a change in the agreement to provide that all pick-ups following a holiday will be one day late. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that this request be approved and the City Attorney instructed to draft the necessary amendment to agreement and the contract be studied for any other problems that might be corrected in this amendment. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None.. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. F. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a warrant in the amount of $5,070 is required to be filed with the Clerk of the Court for the Mission Drive Order of Immediate Possession on the Malinasky property. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council approve the issuance of this warrant. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Whiddon. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. G. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that due to the developing of two new parks he would recommend the hiring of a Senior Park Maintenance i,Ian and a Park Maintenance Man, at salary ranges 10 and 17 respectively. it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Whiddon, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 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 Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:4£3 o'clock p.m. 0 CLERK MAYOR CITY - 10 -