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CC - 09-14-65t 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 14, 1965 • 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 City Administrator Farrell. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Paul Hershey of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 24, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the minutes of August-24, 1965 be approved as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: • ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 4. TIME RESERV ADDRESS THE Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: Councilmen: ED FOR THOSE COUNCIL. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. None. None. Stead. IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Maude requested anyone in the audience wishing to be heard on any of the public hearings to please stand and be sworn. ie The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. 5. ANNEXATION NO. 28. Attorney Watson asked if any protests had been filed in connection with this annexation. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the negative. 0 CC • 9-14-65 Attorney Watson asked if all legal requirements had been met. City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirmative. Attorney Watson stated jurisdiction had been established and it would be in order to proceed. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m. • Dudley Gray, 1:527 Western, Gardena, California advised the Council he would like commercial zoning on property which he owns.in this proposed annexation area. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:14 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 65-67. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA N O_ 28. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-67 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION NO. 65-68. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 16TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1965, PERTAINING TO THE ANNEX- ATION OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 28" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Stead, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-68 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 165. ADOPTION OF BUILDING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CODE - 1965 EDITION. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT CERTAIN BUILDING CODE, THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL CODE, AND THAT CERTAIN PLUMBING CODE, ALL CONTAINED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, 1965 EDITION, AS AMENDED, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. - 2 - cc 9-14-65 0 Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and advised the Council that a few minor changes had been made, therefore, it would be necessary to reintroduce the ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Ordin- ance No. 165 be reintroduced. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 166. ADOPTION OF SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE N0. 6130 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWERS, AND THE DEPOSIT OR DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE AND OTHER WASTE MATTER IN UNINCOR- PORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", AS AMENDED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 1964, AS THE SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Andersen, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 166 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. U. STREET IMPROVEHiENTS. DELTA AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, ARTSON STREET TO HELLMAN AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions for parkway trees had been filed representing 100% of the frontage on the west side of the street and 747. of the unimproved frontage on the east side of the street. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:23 o'clock.p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed . immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Jackman. - 3 - 17- • • CC 9-14-65 9. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. STRANG AVENUE, 14EST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET TO GUESS STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 62.7% of the unimproved frontage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:25 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 10. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. P AVENUE TO TERMINUS. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. ITKIN STREET, NORTH SIDE, ENCINITA • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing 61.6% of the front footage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:26 o'clock p.m. to one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Co_ncilmen; None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11. STREET IMPROVEiMENTS. MARSHALL STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ELLIS LANE TO TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing 62% of the front footage. mayor Maude declared the public hearing open.at 8:27 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - CC • 5-14-65 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. RESOLUTION N0. 65-69. FAVORING THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN PROJECT ACT. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORT114G THE LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN PROJECT ACT. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that communications had been received from Baldwin Park and Gardena endorsing this action. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Jackman, that further reading be waived and Resolu- tion No. 65-69 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows- 0 13. AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 167. ZON Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. ING FOR ANNEXATIOid NO. 27. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE AREA ANNEXED TO THE CITY AS ANNEXATIOil NO. 27. Attorney Watson read this urgency ordinance in full. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 167 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: 0 10 NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 65-70 Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. CLAIMS AND DEMAiIDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $28,482.44 DEiiiA,'1DS NUMBERS 532 THROUGH 619. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 65-70 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. 140ES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 5 - E • CC 9-14-65 15. AMENDMENT TO STREET MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Attorney Watson briefly outlined the changes in the agreement and approved it as to form. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council approve this agreement as amended and authorize the Mayor to execute same. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 16. AWARD OF ANNUAL AGREEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Road Department had analyzed the bids and recommended that Schedule Flo. 1 be awarded to Louis S. Lopez and Schedule No. 2 be awarded to E. C. Construction. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Andersen, that the Council approve this recommendation • and authorize the Mayor to execute these agreements. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. APPEAL FROM PLAHMING COMMISSION DECISION, PLOT PLAN 206 REVISED. City Administrator Farrell outlined this plot plan as approved by the Commission. Mrs. Rae Kawamoto, applicant, • Glen Baydor, 3724 Bartlett Street, r1arold Bishop, 3'726 Bartlett Street, Ronald Wide, 3730 Bartlett Street, and Olaf Hokensen, 3732 Bartlett Street addressed the Council regarding this plot plan. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that this matter be taken under submission until the second meeting in October. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. . Mayor Maude declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 9::;u o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 10:18 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude requested that item 20 be considered at this time. - 6 - cc 9-14-65 20. DISCUSSION OF PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR LOWER AZUSA ROAD EXTENSION. A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Orvill bd. Hill offering the property for $17,500. was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council accept this offer and purchase this property located at 4527 Ivar Avenue subject to clear title. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mr. and Mrs. Hill were instructed to contact Mr. Watson or Mr. Farrell to start escrow. Yiayor Maude requested that item 23F be considered at this time, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • 23. F. L.E. & E.C. CURRY AND P.H. & J.P. DAUER, JR. This request for vacation of a future street was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Following discussion, Attorney Watson advised the Council to take no action at this time. Mr. lllatson further advised the Council that he would have to see the deeds and tract map before he could furnish the Council with an opinion. 19. REPORT ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE. RIO HONDO AVENUE, EAST SIDE, RALPH STREET TO GUESS STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $357.01. Staff recommended that hearing be set for September 28, 1965. • i,iayor Maude stated if there were no objections hearing would be set for September 28, 1965. There were no objections. COMMISSION RECOMMEMDAT I ONS 21. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the Vice-Chairman be authorized to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco. It was moved by iviayor Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, • that the Vice-Chairman also be authorized to attend this conference, or in the event he is unable to attend the Chairman is to designate an alternate. A substitute motion was offered by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, that any and all Planning and Traffic Commissioners who desire and are able to attend be permitted to do so at City expense. - 7 - • • CC 9-14-65 Roll call vote on the substitue motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Lowrey, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Roll call vote on the original motion as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: COMMITTEE REPORTS 22. None. COMMUN I CAT I Oi'•JS Andersen, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Jackman. None. 23. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. SEPTEMBER MEETING NOTICE. City Administrator Farrell presented this notice to the Council. • B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. SEPTEMBER MEETING NOTICE. City Administrator Farrell presented this notice to the Council. 0. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting adoption of a resolution regarding acquisition of median strips for rapid transit in conjunction with freeway acquisition. This communication was received and filed. Councilman Andersen advised the Council that it would be in order to appoint a new representative to the Rapid • Transit District City Selection Committee. RESOLUTION NO. 65-71. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEi',IEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-71 be adopted. D. LARTS. City Administrator Farrell presented this meeting notice. RESOLUTION N0. 65-72. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. - 8 - cc 9-14-65 0 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 65-72 be adopted. E. LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND CITIES DISASTER AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication. This communication was received and riled. F. (See page 7) 24. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mrs. Markham, ":32 Delta Street addressed the Council regarding the parkway trees to be planted on her street. Ken Pike, Chamber of Commerce President requested that the Council consider the payment of expenses for the initial visit to Zapopan, Mexico to finalize the Sister • City affiliation. Mayor Maude requested that Mr. Pike submit a firm proposal at the meeting of September 23. 13. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. WALNUT GROVE AVEdUE, MISSION DRIVE TO VALLEY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization to advertise for bids. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council approve the plans and specifications for 'Walnut Grove Avenue and set the bid opening date for October 15, 1965. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Attorney Watson requested Council authorization to employ Harrison Baker, Jr. to furnish the appraisals for the City 1-Iai1 site. Estimated cost $1,000. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council authorize the employment of Harrison Baker, Jr. for this appraisal work. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 9 - E • CC 9-14-6, B. Mayor Maude advised the Council that Jean Lands was leaving City employment and had requested a clarification as to the vacation time she would receive. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that Jean Lands receive the full two weeks vacation. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: (lone. C. City Administrator Farrell requested Council authorization to employ Adolph E. Hirsh as Planning Director at the second step. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council authorize the City Admin- istrator to employ Adolph E. Hirsh as Planning Director at the second step. Roll call vote as follows: S AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Alone. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council a request had been received from United Crusade to place posters on the City owned light standards on Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council authorize the placement of United Crusade posters on the City owned lighting standards. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 10 -