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CC - 05-11-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 11, 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 8:04 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Don E. McKaughan of Hope Union Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. 40 Absent; Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Watson. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 27, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Stead, that the minutes of April 27, 1965 be approved as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard on either of the next 2 items to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. STRANG AVENUE, LOFTUS AVENUE TO TERMINUS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that • assessments for this project total $2,896.73. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. • • CC 5-11-65 RESOLUTION NO. 65-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREli,i (STRANG AVENUE, LOFTUS AVENUE TO TERMINUS) It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that Resolution No. 65-33 be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 65-33 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. EARLE STREET; NORWOOD PLACE TO TERMINUS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $7,000.77. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m. Mrs. H. I''Snyder , 3913 Earle Street, and Paul Lucero, 3837 Earle Street addressed the Council regarding their assessments. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 65-3L'.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (EARLE STREET, NORWOOD PLACE TO TERMINUS) It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that Resolution No. 65-34 be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman . Stead, that Resolution No. 65-34 be adopted. Roll cal.] vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. - 2 - CC • • 5-11-65 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 160. REQUIRING PARKWAY TREE PLANTING AND AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PLANTING OF TREES IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. • Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that Ordinance No. 160 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • NEW BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 158. ADOPTING COUNTY ORDINANCE N0. 6544. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERN- MENT CODE, ORDINANCE N0. 6544 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ENTITLED ''AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC UPON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 2177, 3549, 3922 AND 638311, AS AMENDED TO JUNE 1, 1965, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that Ordinance No. 158 be introduced and public hearing be set for June 8, 1965. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 9. RESOLUTION N0. 65-35. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $20,915.85 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3879 THROUGH 3947. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no objections. City Treasurer Hugh Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. - 3 - • CC S-I1-65 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that Resolution No. 65-35 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • 10. DEDICATION OF SEWER EASEMENT. L. GIBSON AND R. AND B. B. MORRISON. Attorney Watson advised the Council that these dedications were in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that these dedications be accepted and recordation authorized. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • Il. DEDICATIONS OF RIGHTS OF WAY. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. A. H.S. and R.R. OTT D. M. WEINSTOCK and B. and J. COHEN B. A.D. and C. DUNN E. B. and M.J. COHEN C. A. and E. RASMUSSEN and M. and E. LYON Attorney Watson advised the Council that these dedications were in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, that these dedications be accepted and recordation authorized. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. 12. APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS STAND PERMITS. City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that applications had been received from the following organizations: 1. Rosemead Chamber of Commerce 2. Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #632 3• South San Gabriel Optimist Club of Rosemead 4. Boy Scout Troop #318 5. Optimist Club and Methodist Mens Club 6. Rosemead Ward Enterprises 7. Boy Scout Troop # 592 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve these applications and authorize issuance of the permits. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. - 4 - CC • • 5-11-65 1>. DISCUSSION. RE: TIME LIMITS FOR DELIVERY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Attorney be instructed to check the code and if necessary draft an ordinance to restrict delivery of construction materials to be stored on City streets to the hours between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. • and require barricades and flashers if necessary. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. IVAR AVENUE - LAWRENCE AVENUE TO MISSION DRIVE - CENTERLINE STRIPING AND EXTENSION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the • Traffic Commission recommended that the present parking restrictions on the west side of Ivar Avenue be extended northerly to Lawrence Avenue and centerline striping be extended northerly to.Mission Drive. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved. B. TRUCK ROUTE SIGNING. LOWER AZUSA ROAD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended installation of "Truck Route" signs with through arrovs on Lower Azusa Road, east and west of Encinita Avenue. • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommenda- tion be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: COMMITTEE REPORTS • Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. None. Lowrey. 15. None. COMMUNICATIONS 16. A. FRANK G. BONELLI. RE: PROPOSED ONE-HALF CENT SALES TAX. City Administrator Farrell presented this request for endorsment of a proposed one-half cent county sales tax. - 5 - • CC • 5-11-65 Councilman Lowrey arrived at 8:44 o'clock p.m. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution opposing this proposed sales tax increase, copies to be sent to Senator Reese, and Assemblymen Song and Johnson. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. LDS ANGELES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: SENATE BILL 317. City Administrator Farrell presented this request for support of Senate Bill 317, regarding smog control. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that a letter be written by the staff supporting this bill. C. CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY. RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 1150. • City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding proposed legislation concerning park lands. Communication was received and filed. D, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DAILY TRIBUNE. RE: MID YEAR EDITION. This communication was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Communication was received and filed. E. CITY OF LOS ANGELES. RE: SENATORIAL DISTRICTS. • This communication was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Communication was received and filed. F. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY. RE: SIDEWALK INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication notifying the City of sidewalks to be installed on Edison Company rights-of-way. Mayor Maude requested City'Administrator Farrell to write a letter of appreciation to the Edison Company. • G. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: GE14ERAL MEETING. City Administrator Farrell presented this notice of the General meeting to be held in Beverly Hills. Councilman Jackman indicated he would attend. - 6 - CC • • 5-11-65 H. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT. RE: 3TH GRADE GRADUATION PARTY. City Administrator Farrell presented this request to waive pool fees for the annual 8th grade graduation party to be held May 28, 1965. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman • Lowrey, that the fees be waived and the pool be opened and the City provide necessary lifeguards for this activity. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mrs. Snyder, 3913 Earle Street, addressed the Council regarding debris in the parkway at the northeast end of Earle Street. E 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude presented a resignation from the Economic Development Committee from Richard Oden. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regret and staff instructed to prepare a certificate of appreciation for Mr. Oden. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in accordance with the Rubbish Negotiation Committee recommenda- tions a proposed ordinance and agreement had been prepared for consideration by the Council. • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that this matter be deferred to give the Council adequate time to study. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Lowrey. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council studies had been completed regarding the two City Hall sites under consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, • second by Councilman Andersen, that in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the Council select the Valley Boulevard site located east of the Regional Library site. This site includes parcels 8, 9, 21 and 22 of Lot 1, a Valley Boulevard frontage of approximately 130.31 feet and an approximate depth of 308 feet. - 7 - CC 5-11-65 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION N0. 65-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY 01 NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION THERE OF. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 65-36 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the LARTS Agreement had been deferred for further study at a previous meeting and inquired whether or not the Council would like to consider it at this time. 0 RESOLUTION NO. 65-37. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN THE MATTER OF RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT BETIJEEN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ';dORKS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES, ORANGE, SAN BERNARDINO, RIVERSIDE, VENTURA, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT, RATIFYING CITIES, ET AL Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-37 be adopted. E. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization for Administrative Assistant Meyer to attend the California Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs from Friday night through Sunday. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Mr. Meyer be granted authorization to attend this Seminar. Roll call vote as follows: AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • F. Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize the City Administrator and City Attorney to order the final report when and if necessary in conjunction with the City Hall site proceedings. - 8 - cc 5-11-65 G. Mayor Maude announced the Annual Meeting of the Coordinating Council to be held Wednesday, May 26, 1965 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. 0 H. Mayor Maude requested the Council reconsider their previous action regarding coach air fare due to the numerous delays encountered in waiting for a coach flight. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that City policy restricting air travel to coach flights be recinded. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 1. City Treasurer Hugh Foutz reported on the Treasurers Conference he recently attended. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK • • - 9 -