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CC - 10-27-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 27, 1964 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 8:03 • o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead: Absent: Councilmen: None. E:: officio: Armstrong, Beverly, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 14, 1964, - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 14, 1964 be approved as printed, Mayor Andersen welcomed the Rosemead High School students attending the meeting: 4; SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Commander Austin of VFW Post 3089 presented a flag that had been flown over the White House to the City. STATE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION Mr. Smith presented an award to the City employees for the 1963-64 fiscal year in recognition of no on the job injuries for the year. 5. TINE RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Roy L. Casares, 9513 Guess Street Topic: Annexations and Referendum Election. It was moved by Councilman Stead that this question be placed on the agenda of the next meeting for consideration. Motion died for lack of second. Q PU3LIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen advised the audience that the next six iterns on the agenda were public hearings and requested those wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. cc 10-27-64 ROSEMEAD PLACEi EAST SIDE, 3200 BLOCK, CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that property owners on this block had requested that the one property that is unimproved be curbed and guttered. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:17 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 7.' GRAND AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE, 8700 BLOCK, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 70% of the front footage. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Stead and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 0 8. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. 8700 BLOCK SCOTT STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $5,623.15. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:19 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 64-75. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (8700 BLOCK SCOTT STREET - BOTH SIDES) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Beverly presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 64-75 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 4700 BLOCK EARLE STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $4,179.98. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. e4-76. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (EARLE STREET, 4700 AND 4800 BLOCK, EAST SIDE - FAIRVIEW AVENUE, 8400 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES) - 2 - cc 10-27-64 Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 64-76 be adopted. ' Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen:. None. ABSENT: Councilmen:, None. 10. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. ARICA AVENUE, RIO DELL STREET, ROSE STREET PROJECT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $3,840.69. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:24 o'clock p.m. Keith Rush, 9303 Rose Street, informed the Council that his drive • and approach had boon installed under permit no. 130633 and the grade established by the new work didnot conform to his existing improvements.. Mayor Andersen instructed the City Administrator to check this complaint.. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:26 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 64-77. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (4300 BLOCK: ARICA AVENUE, EAST SIDE - 9200 BLOCK RIO DELL STREET, SOUTH SIDE - 9300 BLOCK ROSE STREET, NORTH SIDE) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 64-77 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 11. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. HART AVENUE, 3900 BLOCK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $924.42. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. Gilbert 0. Smith, 3919 Hart Avenue, Mrs. G. 0. Smith, 3919 Hart Avenue, and Mrs. McPherrin, 3915 Hart Avenue, addressed the Council, stating that the paveout has not yet been completed on this project, and therefore a dust problem exists. - 3 - • cc 10-27-64 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:30 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO, 64-78. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (3900 BLOC,: HART AVENUE, WEST SIDE) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if . there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 64-78 be adopted. !toll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. ORDINANCE NO. 135. ANNEXATION NO. 26. SECOND READING. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEX- ATION AREA NO. 26" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Attorney Beverly read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, 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 Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 139 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen:. None. 12A. ORDINANCE NO. 141. CHANGING ZONE - ANNEXATION NO. 26. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES A-1 AND C-3-D. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Beverly. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, i that Ordinance No. 141 be adopted. Roil call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude. NOES: Councilmen: Stead. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - cc 10-27-64 13. STUDY AND DISCUSSION OF ALLEY POLICY. Councilman Lowrey requested this matter be delayed for further study. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the next meeting, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • NEW BUSINESS 14, ORDINANCE NO. 142. AMENDING LICENSING ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 510`0 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING BUSINESSES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES," AS AMENDED TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1964, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Beverly read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by JAiayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that T'urther 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 Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 142 be introduced and public hearing set for November 24, 19-64. Poll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 15. ORDINANCE NO. ESTABLISHING A BED TAX. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IMPOSING A TAX UPON THE PRIVILEGE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance by title only and gave a brief summary of its contents. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, 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 Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this ordinance be deferred to the next regular meeting for further study. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 64-7'9. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOVA NG CERTAIN CLAIMS [V10 DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $,46,365-59 DEMA:dDS 14Ji,i13ERS 3253 THROUGH 3290. - 5 - cc 10-27-64 0 Mayor Andersen requested this resolution be 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 pre- sented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 64-79 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 17. PROPOSED SIGNAL PiEODIFICATION. LOWER AZUSA ROAD AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell outlined the proposed modification of signals and median divider at this location. Total cost of City estimated at $12,700.00. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve this project and authorize the use of Gas Tax Funds. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 18. APPOINTMENT OF DISPOSAL SERVICE STUDY COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen appointed the following to serve on the Disposal Service Study Committee: Paul Taylor Ed Hess • Hugh Foutz Stuart Maude and the Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the foregoing appointments be ratified. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS • 19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. Mayor Andersen ordered these two traffic recommendations deferred to the next meeting. (See page 8) - 6 - • cc 10-27-64 COMMITTEE REPORTS 20. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. A. LOT SPLIT REPORT. 1] City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommended that the Lot Split Report be resubmitted to the City Council since the Planning Commission has not acted on the report since it was referred to them two years ago.. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission be requested to consider the Lot Split Report at their next meeting and report to the Council. 6.. COMMITTEE TO REVIEW PARKING REQUIREMENTS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommended that the City Council appoint a committee to review the parking requirements for commercial and industrial development to determine their reasonableness. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman i'viaude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation. COiv'iiWUNICAT ION S 21. A. CITY OF GARDENA. RE: CIGARETTE TAY,. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. B. CITY OF MONROVIA. RE: HOME RULE. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • C.. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the Board of Directors meeting to be held November 5. D. OLE'S. (Not on Agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was an invitation to the ribbon cutting and open house to be held October 29. E. MAYOR HARRY FAULL. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received a telegram • inviting the Council to attend the Western Air Facilities Conference, Saturday, November 14. F. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Mot on Agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he would proclaim Farm City Week in compliance with this request. - 7 - • 0 cc 10-27-64 G. NATIONAL SECURITY SEMINAR, (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council he would place this communication in the circulating file. 22. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS • THE COUNCIL. None. 23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. ORDINANCE NO. 143. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES R-1, R-2, C-M, M-1 AND P. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this ordinance was prepared to correct a discrepancy which had been noted in Ordinance No. 140. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Beverly. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, that • Ordinance No. 143 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that the County had recently submitted a "Hold Harmless" amendment to County-City Contracts which was in order for approval by the Council. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Maude, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize execution. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that the Park Board had approved the Joint Powers Agreement at their meeting this evening, and the agreement was now in order for approval by the Council. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize execution. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 1). Mayor Andersen requested that a meeting be set for the Rehabilitation Board. Following discussion, meeting was tentatively set for November 6, 1961: at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Traffic Advisor Envall had arrived, and if there were no objections, the Traffic Commission recommendations Agenda item 19 could be considered at this time. There were no objections. - 8 - E cc 10-27-54 19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. E A. FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT PROBLEMS. 9 Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors be apprised of the problems arising from the Flood Control projects and recommends that the Road Department be responsible for detour routing, barricades, etc. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation and direct the City Administrator to request the County Flood Control District to include this require- ment in future plans and specifications. B. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ENFORCEMENT. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended stricter enforcement of pedestrian and bicycle laws involving juveniles from the general age of 14 up, with the enforcement to include the citing into court for state and local law violations. 0 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, that this Traffic Commission recommendation be approved. Roll 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, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 o'clock p.m. 0 • ivil-WOR C Y CL-RK - 9 -