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CC - 01-14-64i it F c CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 14, 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 Maude at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 0 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert Clarkson, Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Ph.inney. Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Cushman, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. DECEMBER 9, 1963 - SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the minutes of December 9, 1963 and December 10, 1963, be approved as printed. F Y; t jY 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL , None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Maude requested those in the audience 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. 0 5. GERNERT AVENUE, 3900 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the following petitions have been received on Gernert Street, Guess Street to Steele Street, east side signatures representing 100% of the front footage; Ralph Street to Valley Boulevard, west side, signatures representing 95% of the front footage; Steele Street to Valley Boulevard, east side, signatures representing 77% of the front footage; Ralph Street to Guess Street, east side, signatures representing 100% of the front footage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:06 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed. immediately. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. _ J C 1-14-64 11 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. None. None. 6. EARLE STREET, 4800 BLOCK, EAST SIDE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been received for the east side of Earle Street, from Grand Avenue to Fairview Avenue, with signatures representing 75% of the front footage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. • ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. SCOTT STREET, 8600 BLOCK, SOUTH SIDE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed containing signatures representing 73% of the front footage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:09 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 8. HART STREET, 3900 BLOCK, WEST SIDE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed containing signatures representing 64% of the front footage. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m.. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, that a this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Maude requested anyone in the.audience wishing to be heard on any of the next six items to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. - 2 - 1-14-64 • 0 9. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, CHARIETTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, 3400 BLOCK City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for, this project total $2,923.11. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:12 o'clock p.m. Anthony Miller, 3413 Chariette Avenue and Richard Thacker, 3417 Chariette Avenue addressed the Council • regarding this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:26 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION N0. 64-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CHARIETTE AVENUE - 3400 BLOCK) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 64-1 be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 10. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, GAYDON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, 3400.BLOCK City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $2,534.46. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:30 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION N0. 64-2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (GAYDON AVENUE - BOTH SIDES, 3400 BLOCK) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. . It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 64-2 be adopted. AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. II. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, HELLMAN AVENUE, NORTH SIDE, CHARIETTE., AVENUE TO DELTA AVENUE City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $576.36. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:31 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 64-3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (HELLMAN AVENUE, NORTH SIDE, CHARIETT7 AVENUE TO DELTA AVENUE) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 3 - C 1-14-64 Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 64-3 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, DELTA AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, 3400 BLOCK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $ 3,133.04. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:34 o'clock p.m. Roberto Quesada, 3442 Delta Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:37 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 64-4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN ( DELTA AVENUE - 3400 BLOCK) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney, that Resolution No. 64-4 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen:. None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Jackman. • 13. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, SHEA PLACE, BOTH SIDES, 8500 BLOCK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $1,787.04. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:39 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 64-5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (SHEA PLACE - BOTH SIDES - 8500 BLOCK.) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 64-5 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 4 - • • C 1-14-64 14. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, NORWOOD PLACE, BOTH SIDES, 8500 BLOCK. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project total $1,694.25. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:40 o'clock p.m. • Rose Cocoliato, 8528 Norwood Place, Wayne Carpenter, 8533 Norwood Place, and 7-.1 Ascolese, 8554 Norwood Place, addressed the Counci; regarding this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:52 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 64-6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (NORWOOD PLACE - BOTH SIDES - 8500 BLOCK) Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 64-6 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 8:54 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:02 o'clock p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 15. PARK DISTRICT HEARING . City Administrator Farrell explained the preser- administrative structure of the park and the provisions of the new legislation. William B. O'Conner, 4635 Fen Dyke, Russ Brand, 4417 Earle Street, R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, Roy Casares, 9513 Guess Street, and Francis J. Gregory, 4529 N. Walnut Street, Baldwin Park, addressed the Council regarding this matter. RESOLUTION NO. 64-7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING CHANGE IN METHOD OF SELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ROSEMEAD PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT. Attorney Watson read this resolution in full. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 64-7 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 5 - C 1-14-64 16. ANNEXATIONiNO. 23. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the Court hearing on this matter is set for February 24, 1964. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 124. LAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR LAND DEVELOP- MENT TRUSTS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude requested this ordinance ready title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, that Ordinance No. 124 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 125. CHANGE OF ZONE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE CLASS- IFICATION OF PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that Ordinance No. 125 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 19. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP. TRACT 28570. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City Engineer recommends approval of Tract 28570. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that this tract be approved in accordance with Planning Commission recommendations; that the Council approve the map, accept the streets and grant of lot 13 in fee simple as offered for dedication on said map and approve and accept the work agreements and bonds subject to approval by the City Attorney. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 6 - C 1-14-64 0 NEW BUSINESS 20. REVISED LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT. City Administrator Farrell and Attorney Watson briefly outlined the changes in this new agreement. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he approved the agreement as to form. RESOLUTION NO. 64-8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Is CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING REVISION AND RENEWAL OF A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No, 64-8 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AY,-.S: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stet • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 21. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REQUEST. RE: RE-ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 5860. City Administrator Farrell read this request to adopt amendments to County licensing ordinance No. 5860 in full. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance. 22. AGREEMENT. RAILROAD CROSSING GATES. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agree- ment has been approved by the cities of El Monte and Temple City. • It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council approve this agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. Roll ca ; vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Steams NOES: Councilmen: None. AB`_NT: Councilmen: None. 23. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. PAUL S. TAYLOR, ET UX. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Step- NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 7 - C 1-14-64 24. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. SALVATORE PROVENZA, ET UX. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Mayor Maude, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Ste NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 25. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING HEARING DATE. City Administrator Farrell reported the following costs: A. Strang Avenue - Total Assessments $2,541.21 B. Hellman Avenue - Total Assessments $ 454.50 C. Glendon Way - Total Assessments $1,007.40 D. Steele Street - Total Assessments $ 198.00 • City Administrator Farrell recommended that hearings be set for January 28, 1964. Mayor Maude ordered hearings set for January 28, 1964,, if there were no objections. There were no objections., 26. RESOLUTION N0. 64-9. REQUESTING COUNTY TO PROVIDE ELECTION SERVIC-'-.- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTIP! THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICE` TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 14, 1964. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney, that Resolution No. 64-9 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Ste:-.," NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 27. RESOLUTION NO. 64-10. CLAIMS AND D7!1ANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOW!N' CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $18,721.43 DEMANDS • NUMBERS 2586 THROUGH 2619. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. City Treasurer Hugh Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. - 8 - C • • 1-14-64 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, that Resolution No. 64-10 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Steae., NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 28. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS, A. APPROVAL OF TRACT NO. 29121. TENTATIVE MAP. Planning Advisor Cushman advised the Council that the Planninr- Commission recommended approval of this tentative tract map as shown even though Lot 2 at one point measures less than 50 feet in width. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried that the tentative tract map for Tract 29121 be approved in accordance with Planning Commission re- commendations. • B. APPROVAL OF REALIGNMENT OF CURVE OF RADIUS AT BARTLETT AVENUE. TRACT 29002. Planning Advisor Cushman informed the Council that this tentative map had previously been approved but it had subsequently become necessary to realign the curve on Bartlett Street and the map was therefore before the Council again for approval. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this Planning Commission recommend- ation be approved. C. ORDINANCE RE: WATER SUFFICIENCY FOR FIRE PURPOSES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that an ordinance be pre- pared requiring proof of adequate water supply for fire purposes for all developments. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. D. RECOMMENDATION.THAT MANSUR PAYMENT BE APPROVED. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission had received the report and were study- ing it, and recommended that the Council approve the $100. payment. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, that the Council approve this payment. • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this matter be tabled. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman. NOES: Councilmen: Maude, Phinney, Stead. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 9 - • C 1-14-64 Roll call vote on original motion as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMM'-_-~i.RTS 29. None. COMMUNICATIONS 30. A. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. RE: STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CONFERENCE. This communication regarding attendance of the Traffic Engineer at the Streets and Highways Conference was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It.was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this request be handled in accordance with City policy of not paying expenses for non-employees of the City. B. LEAGUE OF.CALIFORNIA CITIES. JANUARY 16, 1964 MEETING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the dinner meeting scheduled for January 16, 1964 had been cancelled but passes would be available for those wishing to attend the races. C. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK. RESOLUTION RE: LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION. This resolution requesting additional powers be granted to'the' Local Agency Formation Commission was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • 31. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 32. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. It was moved by_Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, that the continuation of the tax override for the high school be placed on the next agenda for consideration. Following discussion, Councilman Stead offered a substitute motion, seconded by Councilman Andersen, that the City Council go on record endorsing the continuation of the high school tax override. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Sta NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. Councilman Jackman commented on the Walnut Grove Avenue ceremonies; the approved right turn only lane on Valley Boulevard at Temple City Boulevard and the temporary signal light at Loftus Drive and Temple City Boulevard. - 10 - C 1-14-64 C. City Attorney Watson advised the Council that he could not approve the form of the agreement for railroad crossing gates on Temple City Boulevard. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Road Department recommended that the Walnut Grove Avenue roject be approved, subject to additions in the amount of $1,94.69, and deductions in the amount of $405.84, for a final total of $66,051.07. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council approve and authorize additional work as detailed by the Road Department and accept the work on Cash Contract No. 3-63 (41117,- Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street) as of January 8, 1964. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stec.,' NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None'. E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Storm Drain Deficiency Report would be placed in the circulating file. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to January 21, 1964, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Meeting adjourned at 11:36 o'clock p.m. YO CITY CLERK 0 C