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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of May 12, 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 8:02
o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor pro tem Jackman.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert Hanson of the
Rosemead Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
• Ex officio: Beverly, Farrell, Foutz, Envall, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 28, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 28, 1964 be
approved as printed.
Mayor Andersen introduced City Treasurer Hugh Foutz at this time,
who wished to make a presentation.
Mr. Foutz presented a Certificate of Award for Outstanding Service
to City Administrator Farrell and Rosemead Review Publisher Jack
Gallagher for their service to the recent United Way Drive which
went over the quota.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Andersen requested akyone wishing to be heard on any of
the next four items to please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. IVAR AVENUE, LAWRENCE AVENUE TO
MISSION DRIVE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments
for this project total $1,479.14.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock p.m.
Mrs. Charles Noriega, 4310 Ivar Avenue, and
Arnold Behnke, 8864 Landsford Street, representing Mrs. Fred
Behnke, 4324 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding
this project.
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Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:12 o'clock
p.m. and requested City Administrator Farrell to check the two
properties referred to during the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (Ivar Avenue, East Side, Lawrence
Avenue to Mission Drive.)
• Mayor Andersen requested this resolution
there were no objections. There were no
Attorney Beverly presented this resoluti,
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second
and unanimously carried, that Resolution
read by title only, if
objections.
Dn by title only.
by Councilman Stead,
No. 64-30 be adopted.
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. RIO HONDO AVENUE, OLNEY STREET TO
DE ADALENA STREET.
City Ac'~'n istrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments
for this project total $538.08.
• Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:13 o'clock p.m,.
N. V. Smith, 3602 Rio Hondo Avenue,
Pat Murray, 3606 Rio Hondo Avenue, and
Charles Bray, 3616 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding this project.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:16 o'clock
p.m. and requested City Administrator Farrell to check the three
properties referred to during the hearing.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (Rio Hondo Avenue, East Side,
Olney Street to De Adalena Street)
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 tq Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-31 be adopted.
7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. NORWOOD PLACE, WALNUT GROVE AVENUE
TO TERMINUS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments
for this project total $381.90.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock
p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-32. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT`
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (Norwood Place, Both Sides, Walnut
Grove Avenue to Terminus)
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,
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and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64=32 tie adopted.
8. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. EARLE STREET, OLNEY STREET TO MARSHALL
STREET
City Administrator Farrell adv.ised the Council` that assessments
for this project total $6,470:25.
Mayor Andersen declared .,the public hearing•:open at 8`:19"o'clock
p.m. No one responded:.and the hearing closed immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE_CITY''COUNCI`L OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNI`A'CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (Earle Street, Both Sides, Olney
Street to Marshall Street)
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 Stead, second by Councilman Lowrey, and
unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-33 be adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. RESOLUTION NO. 64-34. AID TO ALASKAN CITIES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIr
RE AID TO ALASKAN CITIES,
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this resolution was
prepared in compliance with Council action of April 28, 1964.
By request of Mayor Andersen, Attorney Beverly read this reso-
lution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Resolution No. 64-34-be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10, RESOLUTION NO. 64-35. OPPOSPNG,MdO1FIED PACIFIC` SOUTHWEST WATER
PLAN.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'.000NCIL_OF THE CITY OF°ROSEMEAD;OPPOSIPdG;
THE MODIFIED PACIFIC SOUTHWEST WATER PLAN,
Attorney Beverly presented this=''-resolution by-title"only and
briefly summarized its contents.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey;
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-35 be adopted.
City Administrator Farrell advised the.Council that a communication
had been received from the Metropolitan Water District approving
the new water plan which is the subject of Senate Bill 2760.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that in view of this
communication he had prepared a resolution for the Council's
consideration.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND ENDORSING THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST
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PROJECT ACT PROPOSED BY THE SIX AGENCY COMMITTEE REPRESENTING THE
CALIFORNIA USERS OF COLORADO RIVER WATER.
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 Stead, second by Mayor Andersen, and
unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 64-36 be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
11. COMMUNITY RECREATION AGREEMENT.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this agreement for
the after school recreation program from July 1, 1964 to June
30, 1965, for $7,500.00 was the same as the agreements pre-
viously approved and executed by the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor
to execute.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 64-37. RENEWAL OF-GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CONCERNING GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
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 Lowrey,
that Resolution No. 64-37 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
13. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE CONTROL OF PORNOGRAPHIC LITERATURE
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received several
requests from citizens for Council action on this matter.
Elizabeth Mata, 8724 De Adalena Street,
Mary Lou Lopez, 3659 Charlotte Avenue, San Gabriel,
Mildred Janson, 8622 Edmond Drive,
Ralph Jones, 8119 Celito Drive, South San Gabriel,
Willietta Kunz, 3911 Ivar Avenue,
Paul Mata, 8724 De Adalena Street,
Jim Bird, 4975 Whitney Drive, El Monte
Arnold Behnke, 8864 Landsford Street,
R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street,
T. H. Davis, 8617 Rio Dell Avenue,
Hugh Foutz, 3731 Muscatel Avenue,
Don Monroe, 1629 Del Mar Avenue, South San Gabriel, and
AI Lindberg, Temple City,
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addressed the Council regarding this matter.
Followin? lengthy discussion, and in accordance with the City
Attorney s recommendation, Mayor Andersen advised citizens to
form their own committee, that the Council was in accord with
public feeling concerning pornography but the City was not the
proper agency to appoint a committee.
Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:07 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:15 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen requested the Council hear representatives from
South San Gabriel at this time. There were no objections.
Ralph Jones, Chairman of the South San Gabriel Civic Improvement
Association advised the Council that he had petitions requesting
annexation to the City of Rosemead. One petition covering the
unincorporated territory south to Garvey Avenue and the other
representing the entire South San Gabriel area, the latter con-
taining the greater number of signatures. In addition to Mr.
Jones,
Don Monroe, 1629 N. Del Mar Avenue, South San Gabriel,
Roy Casares, 9513 Guess Street,
Ken Pike, 9220 Steele Street,
R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street,
William Farris, 8432 Yarrow Street, South San Gabriel,
Harry Buchanan, 3921 Ivar Avenue,
Louise Klinger, 3345 Del Mar Avenue, South San Gabriel, and
Hugh Foutz, 3731 Muscatel Avenue,
addressed the Council regarding this matter.
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Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Lowrey, that the Council express no objection
to this proposed annexation and the proponents be requested to
file Annexation No. 25 with the Local Agency Formation Commission
and the staff be instructed to assist the proponents by taking
all necessary steps to proceed with this annexation; further that
the Council approve a statement of policy with regard to the
balance of the unincorporated area south and southwest of the
City (excluding the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area) declaring
the City's intent to annex this entire area upon receipt of
petitions from the area; and further request the Planning Commission
to study and include this entire unincorporated area in the City's
General Plan as an indication of the City's projected area of
growth and as a sign of good faith to the residents of the area.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Jackman,
None.
None.
Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 10:15 o'clock p.m.
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Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:27 o'clock p.m.
14. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT - WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. T.E. AND E.M.
DONDANVILLE.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this dedication of
easement for road purposes was in order for acceptance by the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilmen Lowrey,
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that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 64-38. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $17,510.88 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 2879 THROUGH 2908.
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 Treasurer Foutz 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. 64-38 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15.A.APPLICATIONS FOR FIREWORKS PERMITS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that applications,
fees and deposits had been received from
Rosemead Ward Enterprises (Latter Day Saints Church),
Boy Scout Troop 592,
American Legion Post 425, and
Methodist Men's Club and Optimist Club (Joint venture)
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City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council approve
these applications.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that the Council approve these fireworks
permits.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATI
16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
REALIGNMENT OF STREET. TRACT 29002.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning
Commission recommended that the Council approve this realignment.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this realign-
ment of street for Tract No. 29002.
17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. LENGTHENING OF RED CURB - WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL
STREET.
Traffic Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic
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Commission recommended that eight feet of red curb markings be
placed on the south side of Marshall Street from a point 24 feet
east of Walnut Grove Avenue and that 14 feet of red curb markings
be placed on the north side of Marshall Street extending from a
point 14 feet east of Walnut Grove Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation
• B. TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING - GLENDON WAY - EAST OF ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD.
Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission
recommended that two-hour time limit parking regulations be
placed on the north side of Glendon Way commencing 138 feet east
of the east curb line of Rosemead Boulevard to a point 316 feet
east thereof. Two signs and two posts would be required.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude,
that this recommendation be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen,
Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: No;-,u.
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ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. CHANNELIZATION OF LOFTUS DRIVE
TRAFFIC ONTO TEMPLE CITY
BOULEVARD.
Advisor Envall informed the Council
that the Commission re-
commended that two left turn only l
anes be placed on Loftus Drive
in additbn to the right turn only l
ane. Two "No Stopping at
Any Time" signs and posts would be
required adjacent to the
right turn only lane.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Lowrey,
and unanimously carried, that this
recommendation be approved.
D. RED C"[t6 MARKING, IVAR AVENUE.
SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD.
Advisor Envall informed the Council
that the Commission re-
commended that 10 feet of red curb
marking be installed on the
east side of Ivar Avenue south of Valley Boulevard.
it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that this
recommendation be approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
18. Councilmen Lowrey reported that as Library Board Representative
he had contacted County Librarian Geller who would be in touch
with the City Administrator regarding the recent request of the
Historical Committee for space in the Regional Library.
COMMUNICATIONS
4 19. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. INSTITUTE OF MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEN.
This communication was received and filed.
B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. CONFERENCE PROGRAM.
Copies of this request for program suggestions Aeredistributed
to the Councilmen.
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COMMUNICATIONS. Continued
C. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME. RE: POLLING PLACE RENTAL.
This communication returning the rental for polling place was
read in full by City Administrator FarreJJ.
D. CITY OF LAWNDALE: RESOLUTION ENDORSING STORM DRAIN BOND
ISSUE FOR NOVEM3ER BALLOT.
E. CITY OF NORWALK. RESOLUTION RE: STORM DRAIN BOND ISSUE.
The two forgoing communications were presented by City Administrator
Farrell. The resoluticn from Norwalk was a qualified endorsement.
Following discussion the Council indicated any action would be
deferred until a recommendation is received from the League of
California Cities.
20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None.
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21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that an error had been
discovered in a lentil description contained in Ordinance No. 121
and therefore he had prepared an urgency ordinance to correct
this error.
ORDINANCE NO. 130. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONE R-l AND AMENDING THE
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Beverly presented this ordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Lowrey,
that Ordinance No. 130 be adopted.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. Mayor Andersen cdvised the Council that in view of action
this evening regarding annexation some consideration should be
giver, to providing additional funds to cover this work.
Following short discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman -ead, that the Council allocate an
additional $1,000, for annexation.
Roll call vote as follovds:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. Councilman Lowrey introduced Mr. Dan Dodge who was visiting
from Sacramento.
D. Mayor Andersen informed the Council that a number of holidays
fall on Saturday this year and asked the Council what action,
if any,they would care to take.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen,
that the staff be authorized to have a holiday on either
Friday or Monday subject to approval by the City Administrator
so that a skeleton staff will remain on duty.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, Stead.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 10:57 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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