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CC - 02-08-660 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 8, 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 0:02 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, 1-11ersh, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JANUARY 25, 1966 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Andersen requested that the minutes be corrected on page 3, item 9, to read, "Attorney Watson presented this ordinance in full." It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the minutes of January 25, 1966 be approved • as corrected. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 1. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. STREET IMPROVEMENT. 4504 ENCINITA AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that only one property is involved and this improvement would tie in with the project on Pitkin Street. A waiver of the 60 day waiting period has also been filed. • 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 8:08 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. • CC 2-8-66 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES:. • ABSENT: 6. MORATORIUM HAND STORE Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. ON SERVICE STATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS,.SECOND- i AND DOG KENNELS. (ORDINANCE NO. 169) Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. ORDINANCE NO. 174. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS IN CERTAIN AREAS AI4D SECOND HAND STORES AND DOG KENNELS WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 169 FOR ONE YEAR. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:12 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: 01 AYES. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Stead, that Ordinance No. 174 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT:. Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. REPORT ON GLADYS STREET STREET LIGHTING PETITION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this area is not in a lighting district. Edison Company has reported that 3 lights would be required to light the block as requested. All installations would be on existing poles. Energy per light, per year is $43.80. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the City proceed with the installation of these eight lights, maintenance to be paid out of general fund, said maintenance to be repaid by district, and the City Administrator instructed to proceed to annex all areas now in the City but not in a lighting district to the Rosemead Lighting District. - 2 - CC • • 2-8-66 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 8. REPORT RE: MALOOF DRIVEWAY DAMAGE COMPLAINT. City Administrator Farrell reported that he had investigated this complaint but found it impossible to place blame for the driveway damage. Attorney Watson advised the Council that facts presented did not show negligence on the part of the Contractor but that he must advise the Council that this was not a matter for the City to,.take a position on. NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION N0. 66-6. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $93,789.98 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1258 THROUGH 1336. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no objections. City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title only • and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 66-6 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. RESOLUTION N0. 66-7. ESTABLISHING POLLING PLACES AND APPOINTING ELECTION BOARDS. , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, THE 12TFI DAY OF APRIL, 1966, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and summarized its contents. • It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 66-7 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - • , • cc 2-8-66 11. HEARING OFFICER REPORTS, DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES. LA CABANA, 2247 NORT;1 SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell presented this report in full. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that trie Council approve the report and • recommendations of the Hearing Officer, Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. WAGON WHEEL, 3300 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell presented this report in full. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve the report and recommend- ations of the F.!earing Officer. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. i ISLAND CLUB, 2709 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received withdrawing this application for license. Mr. Farrell read this commun- ication in full. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council accept this withdrawal as submitted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. DISCUSSION OF USE OF SIDEWALK AND SIDEWALK AREAS. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that the staff be instructed to enforce parking violations in the parkway areas in the business districts. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - CC • • 2-3-66 13. REMOVAL OF STRUCTURE IN MISSION DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY. City Administrator Farrell advised tie Council that the State has requested that the right-of-way be cleared for this project. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the property was a voluntary dedication made a number of years ago • and the property owner contends he would not have dedicated this right-of-way had he been aware a portion of one of his buildings was on the property. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council direct the property owner to remove tine obstruction from t;-:e right-of-way and authorize the City Administrator to negotiate an agreement whereby the City will contribute up to $500.00; city contribution not to exceed one-half the cost of removal. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Maude called a short recess at 9:10 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:27 o'clock p.m. • 14. DISCUSSION OF AGREEMENT. MISSION DELTA PARK DEVELOPMENT. Administrative Assistant Meyer briefly outlined the content of this proposed agreement submitted by the San Gabriel Valley County Water District. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement in principle and direct the City Attorney to prepare the final agreement for presentation at the next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. RED CURB MARKINGS - OLE'S PARKING LOT ENTRANCES. Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that red curb markings be placed on the south side of Valley Boulevard between the first and second driveways east of the first alley west of Walnut Grove Avenue a distance of 45 feet and east of the second driveway east of said alley for a distance of 19 feet. - 5 - CC 2-8-66 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Councilman Jackman suggested that Mr. Knell be requested to sign the east lot indicating that left turns could be made from the west parking lot if he elects to place a "No Left Turn' sign in the east parking lot. COMMITTEE REPORTS 16. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommended that the City finance a special study of the area along Valley Boulevard, between Muscatel Avenue and Loma Avenue, to determine the possibilities of various means of enhancing the appearance and utility of the Boulevard. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that estimates for such a study had been received from two firms. Estimates were $2,000 and $2,500. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, • second by Councilman Andersen, teat the City finance this study as requested; staff to determine which of the two proposed studies is best. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Andersen, Jac!onan, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. City Administrator Farrell presented n is communication concerning air pollution legislation. This communication was ordered received and filed. B. T. C. AGAIN. City Administrator regarding Anderton • refund. Farrell presented this communication Disposal Company's failure to make a City Attorney ldatson recommended that Mr. Again be referred to small claims court. C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to an open house at the new Chamber offices on Friday, February 11, 1966. -6- 2-8-66 in. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. li. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. • A. Administrative Assistant Meyer advised the Council that the Park Board recommended that funds be provided to purchase a truck for the park. Mr. Meyer advised the Council that funds are available for transfer in the landscaping account and the account for expansion of the storage yard. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Park Board, approving the transfer of funds to the necessary account and authorize advertising for bids. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. Attorney 1%latson advised the Council of the problem which had arisen concerning the filing of Annexation No. 27 with the County Assessor. Attorney Watson advised the Council he had drafted a validating act which the Governor had agreed to place on the special • call for the special session. Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Administrator, and the City Attorney, if necessary, be authorized to make a trip to Sacramento when deemed necessary to t;e passage of this bill. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jaci<man, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. Attorney !,,!atson presented the Council a refund check from the court for the $725. deposit filed in the Walnut Grove Avenue Eminent Domain action. D. Councilman Lowrey requested.that the City Attorney submit a salary ordinance at the next meeting for Council consideration. • E. Councilman Stead suggested that a representative from the newly annexed areas be appointed to the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Mieeting adjourned at 10:22 o'clock p.m. 1-iAY R CITY CLERK - 7 -