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CC - 07-28-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 28, 1964 ,A regular meeting of ti"le 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Clifford Morgan of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Farrell, Brown, Wroe, Foutz, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 14, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1964 - SPECIAL MEETING Councilman Stead requested that the minutes of July 14, 1964 be corrected on page 1, item 3, paragraph 1, line 2 by changing the word "July" to "June". It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 14, 1964 be approved as corrected. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of July 21, 1964 be approved as printed. .o-. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Nick Lewis, Realtor, 209 East Valley Blvd. Topic: Lower Azusa Road Extension. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen advised the audience that the next three items 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. 5. IVAR AVENUE, WEST SIDE, MISSION DRIVE TO LAWRENCE AVENUE, SIDE14ALK • INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this petition was signed by 100% of the property owners and a waiver of the 60 day waiting period accompanied the petition. This project to be scheduled in conjunction with the curb and gutter installation approved by the Council on June 23, 1964. • C 7-23-64 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:16 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that this improvement proceed. 0 Roll call vote as follows: 0 AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. None. None. 6. RIO HONDO AVENUE, EAST SIDE, RALPH STREET TO GUESS STREET, SIDEWALK INSTALLAT ION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this petition had been signed by all property owners not already having sidewalk installed. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. 0 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 7. DE ADALENA STREET, BOTH SIDES, ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD TO RIO HONDO AVENUE, SIDEWALKS AND APPROACHES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from several property owners on DeAdalena Street requesting the City to install sidewalk where it is not presently installed as more than 50% of the street already has sidewalk improvement. In conformance with previously established City policy, Notices to Construct have been posted. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:19 o'clock p.m. Donald McClean, 9312 DeAdalena Street, Frank Haws, 9340 DeAdalena Street, • Walter Doviat, 9334 DeAdalena Street, Jim Siegfried, 9348 DeAdalena Street, J. J. See, 4434 Encinita Avenue, and James McClean, 9312 DeAdalena Street, addressed the Council protesting this improvement. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:44 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. None. None. Maude. Ui FINISHED BUSINESS 8. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Planning Commission had approved the action of the Council to change the zoning to M-1-D for the entire 150 foot depth. - 2 - C 7-28-64 • ORDINANCE NO. 133. CHANGE OF ZONE. FIRST READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.ROSEMEAD.CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE M-1-iD AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance peesented_by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Brown read this ordinance by title only, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 133 be introduced, Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman,,Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, consideration of the Claims and Demands would be held until after the Park Board meeting. There were no objections. COMMUNICATIONS 12. A. CITY OF CULVER CITY. RE: LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING. B. CITY OF SANTA MONICA: RE: LOCAL CONTROL OF GAMBLING. City Administrator Farrell summarized the two foregoing resolutions. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that a similar resolution be prepared for the next meeting with copies to be sent to the Governor, our legislators, the League of California Cities and the California Contract Cities. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed at 9:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:46 o'clock p.m. 6-,iE'd BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 64-56. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLONIING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $18,178.o1 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3006 THROUGH 3045. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Park Board recommended that the Park District bills be paid by the City and shown on the Claims and Demands as a means of control over accounting matters. The bills shown on this resolution have been approved by the Park Board. City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title only and pre- sented a summary of expenditures. - 3 - L J C 7-28-64 0 It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, that Resolution No. 64-56 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. -NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. (i!ot on agenda) Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that a Planning Consultant be hired to conduct an adequate and appropriate study of the proposed annexations in South San Gabriel. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, that the City Administrator start interviewing and screening Planning Consultants and narrow the choice down to three or four for Council consideration following the September 13 Annexation No. 24 election. 0 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 11. done. COMMUNICATIONS, (Continued from page 3) 12. C. TEMPLE CITY JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: FREE ASSIST[ CE PROGRAM. • This communication regarding a motor assistance program on the San Bernardino Freeway was presented by City Administrator Farre".. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator prepare a report on this request and that the request and the report be referred to the Traffic Commission for recommendation. D. ROBERT E. CRABTREE. RE: PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION. Mayor Andersen presented this letter of resignation in full. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regret and a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for Mr. Crabtree. • 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. - 4 - C 7-2c8-64 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council of the preparations that have been made for the Fifth Anniversary Celebration. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be authorized • to have posters printed and distributed advertising the celebration. B. Councilman Lowrey requested that the new billiard room be checked to see that adequate parking has been provided. C. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he would be away on vacation for two weeks and would not be present at the August 11 meeting. D. Councilman Maude advised the Council that he would be away on military leave and would be absent from the August 11 meeting. E. Councilman Maude requested that the Council take action with respect to the treatment the City has suffered from the State Division of Highways. Councilman Maude suggested and the Council concurred that the City Administrator should contact our State Senator and Assemblymen Johnson and Song with respect to: • 1. Access to Rosemead Boulevard from south of the Freeway. 2. Removal of the City name from the Freeway signs - suggesting that a sign "Rosemead - Next Three Exits" be installed. 3. Left turn signalization at Rosemead and Valley Boulevards. 4. The constant water problem on Valley Boulevard at Ivar Avenue. F. Councilman Stead requested that the staff prepare a petition for curb and gutter installation for the 8700 block of Grand Avenue. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to a personnel session at 10:40 o'clock p.m. • Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:55 o'clock p.m. G. Mayor Andersen appointed Kenneth Pike to the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bob Crabtree. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously mrried, that this appointment be confirmed. Mayor Andersen made the following appointments for terms of office for the reorganized Planning Commission. Joseph C. Wilt 1 year Kenneth Pike 1 year Harry_ Buchanan 2 years Paul Taylor 3 years Willietta Kunz 4 years • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments to terms of office be confirmed. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 5 -