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CC - 03-23-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 23, 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 Andersen at 8:U2 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Clerk Armstrong. The Invocation was delivered by Percy Ferguson, California Christian Home. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Cushman, Farrell, Foutz. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 9, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Maude requested that the minutes be corrected on page 3, Item 7, seventh paragraph from top of page, the last word to be changed from "adopted" to "introduced". It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 9, 1965 be approved as corrected. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, Item 12 would be'considered at this time. There were no objections. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 65-23. HONORING W. FRANK DRAIN. • RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION WALTER FRANK DRAIN Mayor Andersen presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead, that Resolution No. 65-23 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mr. Drain expressed his gratitude to the Council for • their consideration. It. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE 14HO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Don Garrell, 35L:4 Lashbrook Avenue, invited the Council to attend the Charter Banquet for the Rosemead Junior Chamber of Commerce to be held April 10, 1965. CC • 3-23-65 Harry M. Scott, 8020 Nannestad Street, South San Gabriel, requested the Council to support a special bill being introduced by Congressman James Corman to permit two Vietnamese children a special visa to enter the United States for adoption. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council adopt a resolution urging passa_e of the necessary bill. RESOLUTION NO. 65-24. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE ADOPTION OF SOUTH VIETNAMESE WAR ORPHANS. Attorney Brown prepared a resolution which he presented by title only. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this resolution would be presented by title only. There were no objections. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 65-24 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilm.=.n: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None.. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 13. illanning Advisor Cushman presented the factual data regarding this case and advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended zoning be changed to R-3-0 with the requirement that the alley be widened to 20 ft. width and fully improved to City standards. • Mayor Andersen requested anyone who wished to be heard in this matter to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:25 o'clock p.m. Robert Stevens, Attorney, 2456 Huntington Drive, San Marino, representing the owner of this property addressed the Council. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:32 o'clock p.m. it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 2 - cc 3-23-65 ORDINANCE NO. 156. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE R-3-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that further reading be waived. 40 Poll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 156 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: • ABSENT: Councilmen: 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSME AVENUE TO MISSION DRIVE. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. NTS. IVAR AVENUE. LAWRENCE Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:35 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION N0. 65-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (IVAR AVENUE, WEST SIDE, 4300 BLOCK) • Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, that Resolution No. 65-25 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. e UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 153. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE N0. 12. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. - 3 - CC 3-23-65 0 It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that this ordinance be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. 40 ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 153 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 154. AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE RE • MOVE-INS. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Councilman Maude,_ second by Councilman Lowrey, that this ordinance be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 154 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 155. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE RE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that this ordinance be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • • CC 3-23-65 Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only... It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, that Ordinance No. 155 be adopted., Roll call vote as follows:.. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman,.Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES:: Councilmen None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. DISCUSSION OF TEMPORARY CITY HALL SITE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that many aspects must be investigated to determine the length of a temporary lease. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that $1,200.00 in option funds be approved for use by the City Administrator in securing a City Hall site, and if possible condemnation to be avoided.. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen Andersen; Jackman,.Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Andersen ordered further discussion of a temporary location deferred pending a progress report from City Administrator Farrell on acquisition of a City Hall site. There were no objections. NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION N0. 65-26. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF • ROSEMEAD ALLOWII4G CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS M THE SUM OF $89,937.27 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3692 THROUGH 3740. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead, that Resolution No. 65-26 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 65-23. HONORING W. FRANK DRAIN. (See page number one) -5- 0 • • `J 13 1 . 15. CC 3-23-65 RESOLUTION N0. 65-27. COMMISSION FOR FUNDS. L7 REQUEST TO PUBLIC UTILITIES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR FUNDS FROM THE CROSSING PROTECTION FUND FOR PROTECTION OF CROSSINGS NO. B°492.6 AND NO. B-492.7 AT THE INTER- SECTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND ENCINITA AVENUE, AND THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD AND LOWER AZUSA ROAD, RESPECTIVELY, IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only, and summarized its content. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-27 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. DEDICATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENTS. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. A. H. E. Jordan J. B. J. P. and C.C. DeBoard K. C. H. H. and H.L. Anthony L. D. M. A. Holman M. E. L. J. and G. Lehmann N. F. R. F. and M. I. McNiel 0. G. D. Boehnke P: H. A. L. and K. C. Crist Q. I. A. Minassian J. and B. Sanfilippo J. and B. Sanfilippo S. and C. Fede J. and P. Sano W:B., P.A., J.C. & M.D. Ashley . ltd. Dugger L. J. and M. H. Ashby M. F. and K. K. Iwasaki and T. and S. Taketa Attorney Brown advised the Council these dedications were in order for acceptance by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously oarried, that these dedications be accepted, and recordation authorized. RESOLUTION NO. 65-28. RECOGNITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR CITY RECOGNITION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA ORGANIZATION. City Administrator Farrell briefly explained this resolution. Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-28 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 6 - • • CC 3-23-65 16. APPROVAL OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BOND. TRACT 29002. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Road Department had inspected and approved the work and recommended acceptance by the Council and release of the faithful performance bond. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the Council accept the street im- provements and release the faithful performance bond. Roll call vote as follows. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 17. None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 18, BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT (Mot on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Beautification Committee reported that the public utilities had been contacted and requested to clean up their rights of way. The Committee also requested the Council to take immed- iate action to require the planting of parkway trees in conjunction with all new construction and remodeling of existing improvements. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation and requesting immediate action. • COMMUNICATIONS 19. A. FRANK G. BONELLI. RE: REAPPORTIONMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this,request from Supervisor Boneili to support him in opposing Northern California opposition to reapportionment. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the City Attorney be instructed to write the necessary letters in support of Supervisor Boneeli's stand. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, . Maude. NOES: Councilmen: Stead. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. CITY OF PASADENA. RE: REAPPORTIONMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding a reapportionment meeting to be held in Monrovia. - 7 - CC • • 3-23-65 Mayor Andersen requested Mayor pro tem Jackman to represent the City at this meeting. Council concurred that Mayor pro tem Jackman should favor the boundaries advocated by Mayor Yocum of Alhambra. C. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS. RE: CAREER GUIDANCE CENTER..' . City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the Career Guidance Center at the Great. Western Exhibit Center in Commerce March 23 through April 2. D. AREA "D" CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER BOARD. City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to attend the April l5th meeting of the Area "D Board of Mayors. E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this notification • of the April Board of Directors meeting. F. LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this invitation to the opening of the Los Angeles Children's Zoo on. March 29th. 20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. • A. ORDINANCE NO. 157. AN ORDINANCE OF-THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS-IN CERTA-IN AREAS AND SECONDHAND STORES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 152 OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Brown advised the Council this ordinance had been redrafted to restrict.new service station construction to the C zones, and in conformance with the..previ.ous restriction the time limit now read 60 days.. Being an urgency ordinance, Attorney Brown presented this ordinance in full. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, that Ordinance No. 157 be, adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT:: Councilmen: None. -8- • • CC 3-23-65 B... City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Ernie Pope, Rotary Club President had volunteered to again prepare the barbeque if the City decided to hold an Anniversary celebration. it was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,-and unanimously carried, that the City have an Anniversary Celebration on August 7. 40 C. Mayor Andersen announced that Councilman Maude had been appointed on April 21, 1964 as the City representative to the California Contract Cities Association and therefore would be the City's voting delegate at the April election meeting. D. Councilman Jackman made inquiry regarding address changes.from South San Gabriel to Rosemead for recently annexed areas. E. Mayor Andersen stated there had been a number of newspaper articles and flyers distributed in the City recently stating that a petition and a recommendation had been filed with the Council regarding rubbish service. These claims are false as no filings have been submitted to the City. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried that the meeting.: adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:39 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 9 -