Loading...
CC - 02-09-65CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 9, 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 Miayor Andersen at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Kenneth Nelson of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman., Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Armstrong, Beverly, Envall, Farrell., 3. APPROVAL.OF MI:1.4UTES: JANUARY 26, 1965 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved-by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the minutes of January 26, 1965 be approved as printed, Councilman Stead stated that on page 1, item 3; approval.of the minutes of January 21, 1965, shown as a unanimous vote, should be corrected as he did not vote. Councilman Jackman, with agreement of second changed his motion to approve as corrected,-and motion carried by unanimous vote. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE 'IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, addressed the Council regarding an Alcoholic Beverage license application for 9322 Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Councilman Stead, that the Council go on record opposing the granting of an "on-sale" beer license at 9322 Valley Boulevard.' Councilman Lowrey seconded the motion for discussion. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Stead. NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. cc 2-9-65 PUBLIC HEARIAIGS 5. ANNEXATION NO. 27. Attorney Beverly asked if any protests had been filed in connection with this annexation. • Deputy City Clerk Armstrong answered in the negative. Attorney Beverly asked if all legal requirements had been met. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong answered in the affirmative. Attorney Beverly stated jurisdiction had been establish- ed and it would be in order to proceed. Mayor Andersen requested anyone in the audience wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. Ho one responded and the hearing closed • immediately. RESOLUTION 1\10. 65-8. A RESOLUTION! OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION NO. 27 Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title only and summarized its contents. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Res- olution No. 65-8be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. RESOLUTION 1,10. OF THE CITY OF OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE 6TH DAY ATION OF TERRI TO THE CITY OF 65-9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL ROSEME.AD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD OF APRIL, 1965, PERTAINING TO THE ANNEX- PORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 27" ROSEMEAD. Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, that further reading be waived and Resolu- tion No. 65-9 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 2 Cc 2-S-65 FINISHED BUSINESS 6. ORDjNANCEj1O. 15:1: AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: CITY CLERK. SECOND READING. Aid,ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE THE OFFICE OF CITY CLERK XMD AMENDING THE MUNICI.PAL CODE.. Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Lowrey, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT:. Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 151 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES:. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. APPOINTMENT OF BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint the following to the Beautification Committee with the understanding there may be additional appointments in the future: Dr. firs • Mr. Mr. Mr. Mrs Mr.. Mr.. Arthur Maude ..Maxine Rousch Heber Hansen Neil Weatheral1 Linn Magoffin Alice Ferl George Monroe Burl Blue, Temporary Chairman It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. Councilman Stead stated he felt it would be advisable to have a member of the Planning Commission on this Committee. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - • cc 2-9-65 N EW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 65-10. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $22,168.76 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3546 • THROUGH 3598. ;Mayor Andersen 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 presented this resolution by title only and presented a summary or' expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead, that Resolution No. 65-10 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey; Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT.: Councilmen: None. 9. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN AND RELEASE OF BOND. TRACT NO. 29121. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that action should also include acceptance o' monuments. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that the County Engineer recommended acceptance of the work and release of the bond. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the storm drain and monuments and release the bond. • Attorney Beverly advised the Council that it would now be in order to adopt a resolution conveying the storm drain to the Flood Control District. RESOLUTION N0. 65-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TRANSFERRING AND CONVEYING STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-11 be adopted. • 10. DEDIC A. B. C. D. E. F. G. ATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENTS.. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. C. J. and E. M. Arnone. M. K. Hilburn.. D. and 0. Weir.. D. and 0. Weir.. Fay M. Sherwood. S. Portman and J. J. Jones. M. B. Ireland. - 4 - cc 2-9-65 0 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going dedications of road easement be accepted and recordation authorized. 11. DEDICATION OF SANITARY SEWER. C: and i°i. HAUERWAAS. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that dedications from Conrad and Myrtle Hauerwaas and Carol A, and Ronald C. Hauerwaas were in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried that the foregoing dedications be accepted and recordation authorized: COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 12. PLANNING COMiviISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ZONE CHAi1GE CASE NO. 11. • It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried that public hearing on:Zone Change Case No. 11 be set for February 23, 1965. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried that the $50 appeal fee filed by California Property Brokers, Ltd. be refunded. G. ZONE CHAi,IGE CASE NO. 12. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried that public hearing on Zone Change Case No; 12 be set for February 23, 1965. 40 C. NINETY DAY MORATORIUM ON SERVICE STATIONS IN C-1 and 3 ZONES. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City' Attorney be instructed to prepare an urgency ordinance for the next meeting establishing a 90 day moratorium on service stations on Rosemead Boulevard, Valley Boulevard, and iiissi.on Drive. Roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. HART STREET EXTENSION. City Administrator Farrell advised theCouncil that the Planning Commission recommends that this proposed extension of Hart Street be referred as top priority to the newly appointed Planning Consultants and that a public hearing be held when the study is completed. - r - • 0 cc 2-9-65 It was moved by lviayor Andersen,.second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried,. that the foregoing recommendation be approved. 13 0 TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred until later in the meetinc,'if there were no objections. There were no objections. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1 L;.. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. A. RECOMMENDED MORATORIUM ON SECONDHAiID LICENSES. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an urgency ordinance for the next meeting, establishing a 90 day moratorium on secondhand dealer licenses. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen ABSENT: 'Councilmen 15. COMMUNICATIONS A. FRANK G. BONELLI Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. RE: DIVULGING NAi~iES OF JUVENILES. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting support of the proposal to divulge the names of juveniles involved in major crimes of violence and brutality in full. • It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Mayor Andersen, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution necessary to comply with this request of Supervisor Bonelli for consideration at the next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: Stead. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. FRANK G. BONELLI. RE: REAPPORTIONMENT. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication. • iviayor Andersen.advised the Council he had received an invitation from mayor Yokum of Alhambra to attend a meeting in Alhambra, Monday evening, February 15, 1965 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. concerning reapportionment. Supervisor Bonelli's communication was ordered received and filed pending the outcome of this meeting- - 6 - cc 2-9-65 C.. WARREN DORN. RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 300 0 (Not on Agenda) iiayor Andersen.advised the Council that this communica- tion urged opposition to Assembly Bill 300. This bill pertains to partisan politics for City and County elections. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Lowrey and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a resolution oppos- ing AS 300 for consideration at the next meeting. D. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE: SMOG COITROL.. (Not on Agenda) Mayor Andersen summarized this resolution of the Board regarding smog control devises. There being no object- ions, Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed.. E.. HARRY F.AUILL.- RE.: RAPID TRANSIT. (Not on Agenda) i,,iayor Andersen presented this communication for • information only. F. ISABEL KALAJIAN, 8645 GUESS STREET (P!ot on Agenda) i-ayor Andersen presented this communication request.ing a reduction in disposal rates. There being no objections, Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. !Mayor Andersen ordered item 13 considered at this time. 13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS,. A. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD - VALLEY BOULEVARD SIGNAL 41 MOD IFICAT IOIN. Advisor Envall informed the Council that a detailed study had been made of this intersection and following thorough study the Traffic Commission had recommended that Mission Drive at Rosemead Boulevard be modified to provide platooning of southbound vehicles on Rosemead Boulevard so that progression through Valley Boulevard can be established. If this does not relieve the problem, then advance green arrows to be installed r=or northbound Rosemead Boulevard and westbound Valley Boulevard. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by P'iayor Andersen, that the Council accept this recommendation, and instruct Advisor Envall to work with the State Division of Highways • to set up the modification of Mission Drive and include the advance green arrows as part of the original modification. Roll call vote as.follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. _7- . • • cc 2-9-65 Councilman Maude requested that the possibility of eliminating the parking lane on the east side of Rose- mead Boulevard south of Valley Boulevard be kept in mind. B.' RED CURB MARKINGS, VALLEY BOULEVARD - MUSCATEL 4P AVENUE, NORTH1,1EST CORNER. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Commission recommended that 18 feet of red curb be installed on the west side of muscatel Avenue northerly of Valley Boulevard to the first driveway and 6 feet of red curb on Valley Boulevard westerly of Muscatel Avenue to the first driveway and three feet of red curb markings be placed adjacent to service station drive- ways. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Maude, and unanimously carried that the foregoing recommendation be approved. C. "NO STOPPING AillY T I ME" SIGNING ON 14EST SIDE OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD SERVICE ROAD TO GRAND AVENUE. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Commission recommended that "No Stoq)ing Anytime" signs be installed on the west side of the Rosemead Boulevard service road from Rosemead Boulevard to a point 158 feet distant therefrom. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the fore- going recommendation be approved. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Ken Pike, Chamber of Commerce President, advised the • Council that tha:Chamber of Commerce has approved a sister city program. A committee is now being formed and it is hoped that it will be representative of the entire city. Willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Harry Buchanan, 3923 North Ivar Avenue, made inquiry regarding the availability of copies of ordinances and resolutions. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:52 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:04 o'clock p.m. 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen made inquiry of the City Attorney regarding the necessity of roll call votes on reading by title only due to the increased length of the minutes. - B - cc 2-9-65 B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that it would-be necessary to adopt a resolution requesting the "701" planning grant. RESOLUTION NO, 65-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF,THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO URBAN PLANNING ASSISTANCE. Atforney Beverly presented this resolUtion by title only. It was moved by i'viayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 65-12 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.. NOES: Councilmen: None.. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had conducted a study of a future City Hall site and in keeping with the Planning Commission recommendation, had developed the report submitted to the Council at this time. A sketch was prepared with the voluntary assistance of the architect who designed the Pico Rivera and La Puente City Halls, This architect submitted the sketch at no charge to the City. The recommended site adjacent to the Regional Library would require two lots. Prices on this property have been fairly well established with the acquisition of property by the library at $3.00 per square foot for commercially zoned property. Rear portions of this property are zoned R-1. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Administrator be authorized $500. for option money and instructed to attempt to get 90 day options on these two lots. Roll call vote as.follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead._ :NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Council concurred that is is their desire to acquire this site without condemnation proceedings. If this cannot be done the Council will then investigate other possible sites.. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Alice Stump. Mecting adjourned at 10:46 o'clock p.m.. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 9 -