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CC - 07-27-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 27, 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 Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robert Hanson, Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. 41 Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Envall, Farrell, Meyer, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: JULY 13, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Jackman requested that the minutes be corrected on page 3, item 9, to show that he cast a negative vote on the adoption of Ordinance No. 164. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the minutes of July 13, 1965 be approved as corrected. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. William Smith, 9524 Guess Street, Loren Rightmeier, 8724 E. Valley Boulevard, Mrs. William Smith, 9524 Guess Street, Mrs. Ora Richards, 8610 Mission Drive, Mr. R. M. Kennedy, 9139 Marshall Street, Charles V. Campas, 8443 Marshall Street, Quitman T. Booth, 9148 Guess Street, Price Sloan, 4339 Claudia Street, Karl Reed, 9136 Evansport Drive, and Mr. Archer Gilmore, 4228 Rio Hondo Avenue addressed the Council regarding the forthcoming referendum election. 7-27- CC PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - DELETION OF HART STREET EXTENSION FROM GENERAL PLAN. • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the proposed extension of Hart Street be deleted from the General Plan. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. NEW BUSINESS IS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 65-59. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $98,591.07 DEMANDS NUMBERS 136 THROUGH 300. 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 Council- man Jackman, that Resolution No. 65-59 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • -AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:13 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:24 o'clock p.m. 8. APPROVAL OF STORM DRAIN 1958 BOND ISSUE PROJECT NO. 529. City Administrator Farrell presented this matter to the Council and advised the Council that the proposed catch basin at Walnut Grove Avenue and Garvey Avenue had been deleted from this project. Installation of this catch basin to be in conjunction with the Walnut Grove Avenue widening project with the District reimbursing the City. CC 7-27-65 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Jackman, that the Council approve the specifications, authorize the District to proceed with the construction described therein and grant permission to occupy and use the public streets in the City. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, . Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY. ELLIS LANE. J. H. AND ih. M. CLAY. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Stead, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. MALNERITCH. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was not in the standard form. Mr. Watson suggested that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation in the absence of prompt receipt of the standard form of dedication. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED LOWER AZUSA ROAD EXTENSION. A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Orvill W. Hill, who own property in this proposed street extension, was presented in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey that the Council authorize preliminary appraisal of this property as the first step necessary for City acquisition. ' Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - CC 0 7-27-65 12. DISCUSSION OF ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Ray Garvigian was the Architect who had prepared the parking layouts previously presented to the Council and recommended that Mr. Garvigian be awarded this contract. Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter • deferred to the next meeting, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 13. AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN APPRAISALS FOR SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD WIDENING AT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that only two properties are involved. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that the staff be authorized to obtain the necessary appraisals. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the foregoing is a gas tax project. 14. COUNCIL DETERMINATION RE: HOSTING OBLIGATIONS CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the Contract Cities Association had received a recommendation that the host- ing City assume the dinner expense for Councilmen, City Administratorsor Managers, City Clerks and City Treasurers of member cities only. • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Stead, and unanimously carried that the Council approve this policy. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that this Council maintain their policy of "No Host':' for the social hou: and recommend that other cities take a similar stand. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • 15. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Andersen, that the Council reappoint Kenneth Pike and Raymond hoimes to .°ulI four year terms. - 4 - EXCERPT Of CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 27, 1965 16. B. PARKING RESTRICTIONS - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD NORTH Of MARSHALL STREET. Advisor Envall informed the Council that a sight problem exists for east bound traffic on Marshall Street attempting to enter Rosemead Boulevard there- fore the Commission recommends that 30 feet of red curb Boulevard marking placed from MarshallRStreet. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, nJackman, Lowrey, Maude, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. CC 7-27-65 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COMMISSION 16. TRAFFIC CO Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Councilmen: None. Councilmen: None. RECOMMENDATIONS NMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. RADAR SIGNING. Advisor Envall advised the Council that the Commission recommended that 'Speed Checked by Radar" signs be installed at 15 entrance locations to the City. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. PARKING RESTRICTIONS - ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD NORTH OF MARSHALL STREET. Advisor Envall informed the Council that a sight problem exists for east bound traffic on Marshall Street attempting to enter Rosemead Boulevard there- fore the Commission recommends that 30 feet of red curb marking be placed on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard extending northerly from Marshall Street. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen. ::zne. C. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE SIDEWALK INSTALLATION SOUTH OF MARSHALL STREET. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Commission recommended that sidewalks be installed for approximately 222 feet on the east side and 127 feet on the west side of Walnut Grove Avenue south from Marshall Street and the north center divider striping be modified to eliminate confusion for northbound traffic entering the freeway. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Council- man Jackman, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: l.ndersen, Jackman, Lowrey, MG,.d'e, Stead. NOES: Councilor°~: '-:i'T: Co :rci i,r.er. • CC 7-27-65 COMMITTEE REPORTS 17. None. COMMUNICATIONS 18. A. JAMES D. DRISCOLL. RE: ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 38. • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication concerning alcoholic rehabilitation. B. ALHAMBRA NEUP.OPSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. OPEN HOUSE. City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to.an open house to be held August 1. C. CHIEF K. E. KLINGER. RE: WEYANT RETIREMENT DINNER. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the retirement dinner to be held for Chief Deputy William H. Weyant on August 20. • D. MRS. MERLE E. HOLMES: RE: RESCUE UNIT. City Administrator Farrell presented this letter of gratitude for services performed by the rescue unit. E. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE: AB 1615. City Administrator Farrell presented this notification of the Boards intention not to request unchartered cities to relinquish a share of the cigarette tax revenue as a condition of its implementation of AB 1615. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue addressed the Council regarding Anne,,ation No. 25. Marie Savoula, 3234 Rosemead Place addressed the Council regarding speeding on Rosemead Place. Mr. Spencer, 3310 Rockhold Avenue, advised the Council that a speed problem also exists on Rockhold Avenue where it jogs into Willard Avenue. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Maude stated he would like to see firm enforcement of excessive motor vehicle noise. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m. MA, .07' . ~i" Y CLERK,