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CC - 10-14-64 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEADi CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 14, 196Lo- An adjourned 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 8:09 o'clock p.m. li CALL 70 ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Traffic Commissioner Daniel Tirre. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Wroe. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 22, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 29, 1964 - ADJOURNED MEETING It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried that the minutes of September 22, 1964, and September 29, 1964, be approved as printed. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 13, 1964, be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen welcomed the Rosemead High School students present. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE W. G. Nichols, Chamber of Commerce Manager, introduced Dan Baumbaugh • and William Grover, owners of the William Dale Florists, who were in charge of the Fair Booth. Mr. Baumbaugh and Mr. Grover presented the 1st Place Trophy and blue ribbon awarded the booth to the City. Mayor Andersen congratulated the Chamber on their successful efforts for the third consecutive year. Councilman Lowrey arrived at 8:16 o'clock p.m. 5. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL None. Is PUBLIC HEARINGS .6. ANNEXATION NO. 26 Mayor Andersen requested those wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. C O 10-14-64 0 0 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:17 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen advised those in the audience that state law sets forth the procedure for a public hearing of this type and testimony must be restricted to those owning property in the area proposed to be annexed. Attorney Brown made inquiry regarding legal publication, notice to property owners, and the filing of written protests. City Clerk Farrell stated that legal requirements had been met, and that no written protests have been filed. No property owners responded and Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 64-72. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA NO. 26. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 64-72 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ORDINANCE NO. 139.' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 26" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. 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, NOES: Councilmen: None. ASSENT: Councilmen: None. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 139 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Andersen requested presentation of the Planning Commission recommendation concerning zoning at this time. Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the property in Annexation No. 26 remain A-1 with the exception of the two corner lots to be C-3 with a D overlay. Edgar A. Katrell, 125 Pomona Boulevard addressed the Council requesting that his property also be zoned C-3. - 2 - C Q 10-14.64 Jean DeCocker, 8617 Landisview, Lee Nath, 8632 Landisview, Robert DeCocker, 8617 Landisview, addressed the Council in opposition to this proposed change; Mrs. `DeCocker.also filed a petition and two communications of opposition with the Council. . M, M. Missal] of Standard Oil, 605 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles addressed the Council regarding proposed development of the corner property. Following discussion, it was moved.by Councilman Lowrey; second by Councilman Maude, that an ordinance be prepared in confor-, mance with the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with the exception that the rear 50 feet of parcel 5 remain A-].- Councilman Stead affered a substitute motion that all of Annexation No: 26 come into the City zoned A-~1; Attorney Brown ruled the foregoing motion was not a proper substitute motion: Councilman Stead moved that this matter be tabled. Motion died for lack of second. • Roll call vote as follows:. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude: NOES: Councilmen: Stead. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS - 8700 BLOCK MARSHALL STREET. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 9:13 o'clock p.m. . Mr. B. A. Higuera, 8709 East Marshall Street, informed the Council that his billing did not include charges for sidewalk installation. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this matter would be corrected. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 9:17 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 64-73. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (FOR THE 6700 BLOCK OF MARSHALL STREET) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 0 Attorney Brown read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No, bar-73 be adopted. - 3 - C 0 10-14-64 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 138. CHANGE OF ZONE. SECOND READING. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 8. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE C-3 AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE, 11 It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 133 be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Attorney Brown read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 138 be adopted. IJ 0 `J Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. g, ORDINANCE NO. 140. INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE. ANNEXATION NO. 24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES R-1, C-M and M-1. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Brown. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 140 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 64-74. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $25,125.87 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3204 THROUGH 3252. 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 read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey, that Resolution No. 64-74 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. -4- C n C 8 10-14-64 11. RESOLUTION NO. POPULATION SURVEY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he would recommend that a new population survey be conducted at this time. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman and unanimously carried, that the Council approve a population survey and authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the necessary agreement. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:28 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:44 o'clock p.m. 12: CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. MISSION DRIVE PROJECT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that these payments are for severance and property damage only. Attorney Brown presented the following claims for payment: Parcel No. • 2 Wilshire Oil Company of California $ 930.00 10 Maxine Micheli 350.00 12 Marguerite Dreessens,& Suzanne Latour 10.00 13 Nicholas N. & leah M. Valko 600.00 20, 21, 22 Community Methodist Church of Rosemead 950.00 25 Irene C. Wilt & Emil Julius Uhrick 75.00 27 Donald 0. & Thelma M. Tayon 25000 31 Harry J. & Catherine Trepanier 185.00 32 Robert T. & Eleanor T. Wilber 250.00 33 Joseph W. Goss, Jr. 125.00 34 Vito F..and Joan M. Mule 100.00 38 Roger F. and Leta B. Wheldon 250.00 TOTAL $ 4,075.00 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that these claims for payment be approved and payment authorized. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 13. DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. MISSION DRIVE PROJECT. Dedications for right-of-way for the Mission Drive project, were presented by Attorney Brown as follows: Parcel No. 2 Newton A. Lane and Wilshire Oil Company of California 10 Maxine MicheIi 12 Marguerite Dreessens and Suzanne Latour 14 Carlyle F. and Louise C. Ernst 15 George W. and Gwendolyn Gloria Boyd 20, 21, 22 The Community Methodist Church of Rosemead 24 Cliff W. and Lena A. Parmley 25 Irene Charlotte Wilt and Emil Julius Uhrick 27 Donald 0. and Thelma M. Tayon 30 Gerald D. and Catherine Capp 31 Harry J. and Catherine Trepanier 32 Robert T. and Eleanor T. Wilber 33 Joseph W. Goss, Jr. 34 Vito F. and Joan M. Mule 38 Roger F. and Leta B. Wheldon - 5 - • O C 10-14-64 Attorney Brown advised theCouncil that these dedications were in order for acceptance. 9 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried that the Council accept these dedications and authorize recordation. 15. PETITION FOR ALLEY IMPROVEMENT. City Administratior Farrell advised the Council that a majority of property owners abutting the alley north of Garvey Avenue from Sullivan Avenue west to terminus were requesting that the City improve the alley. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter placed on the next agenda for study and discussion of establishing a policy with respect to alley improvements. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. Traffic Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that boulevard stop signs with appropriate stop bar markings be installed on Whitmore Street at Sullivan Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Stead and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this Traffic Commission recommendation. Councilman Jackman requested that the Traffic Commission consider the use of "Yield Right-of-Way" signs whenever possible. • COMMITTEE REPORTS 17. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommended that ::hey believe it is desirable to have mandatory rubbish collection once weekly, andrecommend to the City Council that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the feasibility of renegotiating the present rubbish contract for the specific puspose of having mandatory rubbish collection once weekly. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman, that this matter be referred to a committee with two points called to their attention: (1) That the present contract provides for rate increase, and (2) That the committee also consider the opening of bids at the expiration of the present agreement. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMUNICATIONS 18. A. MRS. MARY CIANFROCCA. Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was a request to order installation of curbs and gutters at 3424 Rosemead Place, the only lot on the block presently unimproved. - 6 - C 1 U '14 6"4 Council concurred that City Administrator Farrell should take the necessary steps to proceed with this Improvementi B, CITY OF PORT HUENEME; . This resolution opposing Proposition 14 on the November ballot was presented by City Administrator Farrell: It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. C; CITY OF NORWALK. Th,is.resolution urging the State Legislature to correct certain abuses in the administration of State Highway Funds for landscaping of freeways was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and noted, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Di NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, This communication inviting the Council to attend the National Municipal League's i,dational Conference in San Francisco, November 18-21 was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and noted, if there were no objections. There were no objections. E. WELFARE PLA1,44ING COUNCIL. This invitation to attend a seminar at the Ambassador Hotel on October 16 was presented by City Administrator Farrell. This communication was received and noted: • F. DICK GRIEGORIAN. This communication offering to construct a City Hall was presented by Mayor Andersen. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that communi- cations had also been received from, Fred McAfee, Norman Morgan, Kenneth Pike, Howard Riddel, Bob Angles, Mike Marcus, Jack Levitan and Clarence Saltanstall requesting favorable consideration of this proposal. Mayor Andersen ordered this matter referred to the staff, and the City Administrator instructed to compile a report including a more detailed proposal of the foregoing offer. G. JOSEPH J. MICCICHE This communication urging endorsement of Propositions A and B on the November ballot was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Communication was received and filed, - 7 - ~ o C 10-14-64 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Hugh Foutz, 3731 Muscatel Avenue Topic: Blind Intersections. Mrs. Rafferty, 0,224 Marshall Topic: Fire Hazard. Harry Buchanan, 3921 Ivar Avenue Topic: Blind Intersections. • 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Lowrey stated he has received a number of complaints on the lot behind Rayco's. Mayor Andersen requested that City Administrator Farrell follow through on this complaint. B. Councilman Maude called attention to the continuing problems and delays of the Flood Control Project. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the final map for Tract 29002 had been received and was in order for approval by the Council. • Attorney Brown advised the Council that the bonds were in order for approval. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen that the final map for Tract 29002 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. Ai3SENT: Councilmen: None. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the four following street improvements were completed and should be set for hearing: Scott Street $ 51623.15 Earle Street 4,179.98 • Rose Street 3,140.09 Hart Street 924.42 It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that these four street improvement projects be set for public hearing on October 27. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the California Contract Cities Association urged endorsement of Proposition 11 on the November ballot. F. Mayor Andersen advised the Council, that the Civil Defense Plan which has been in preparation for the past year and one half has been completed and copies given the Council this evening. 0 G. I.t was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried that the Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance adopting a bed tax for the City of Rosemead similar to ordinances which have been drafted by other cities. - 8 - 1o-14-64 Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 10:59 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the.meeting reconvened at 11':50 o'clo6k p.m: and it wag immediately moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Council- man Stead and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. MAYOR.. y • 10 1 CITY CLIERIX' - 9 -