CC - 11-12-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of November 12, 1963
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 8:02 o'clock p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the
Community Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Armstrong.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OCTOBER
18,
1963
- SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER
22,
1963
- REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER
24,
1963
- ADJOURNED MEETING
Councilman Andersen requested that the minutes of October 18, 1963,
be corrected following item 2, paragraph 3, at the end of line 1,
by adding the words, " and unanimously carried".
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 18, 1963, be
approved as corrected, and the minutes of October 22, 1963 and
October 24, 1963, be approved as printed.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: CALIFORNIA CITIES EMPLOYEE SAFETY CONTEST
R. G. FUNDERBURG.
• Mayor Maude introduced Mr. Funderburg who presented the employees
of the City a certificate for 10,000 hours worked in 1962-63 with
no disabling injuries.
5. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MARSHALL STREET FROM ROSEMEAD
BOULEVARD TO RIO HONDO AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for
• this project totaled $8,944.50.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:11 o'clock p.m.
Mrs. Harold James, 92)1 Marshall Street,
Henry Johnson, 9355 Marshall Street,
Mr. Harold James, 9211 Marshall Street,
Maurice Albee, 9148 Marshall Street,
Virginia Finn, 9205 Marshall Street, and
T. J. Lovell, 9346 Marshall Street, addressed the Council
regarding these proposed assessments.
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Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:28 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman,
that these assessments be confirmed.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead,
that the motion be amended, that the Council confirm the assess-
ments for curb, gutter and extraordinary excavation.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by
Councilman Phinney, that this matter be tabled.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. MARSHALL STREET, 8700 BLOCK, BOTH SIDES. CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK
AND APPROACH INSTALLATION.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have
been filed representing 71% of the front footage on the north
side of the street and 69% on the south side from Bartlett Avenue
to Dubonnet Avenue and 63.7% of the improvements are installed
from Dubonnet Avenue to Muscatel Avenue.
The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:38 o'clock p.m.
Verne Hall, 3655 Muscatel Avenue and
Henry Brockmuller, 8715 Marshall Street, addressed the Council
regarding this proposed project.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:42 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead,
that this improvement proceed.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
8. STEELE STREET, 8700 BLOCK. COMPLETION OF CUL-DE-SAC. CURB,
GUTTER AND PAVING.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition and
waiver of the 60 day waiting period have been filed by 100% of
the property owners on this cul-de-sac. Mr. Farrell further advised
the Council that a determination would have to be made regarding the
paving. City policy is to bear the cost of paveout but in this case
paving would be required on one-half of the cul-de-sac.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by
• Councilman Andersen, that paving in this specific case not be at
City expense.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: Maude.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:52 o'clock p.m.
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Steve Lagace, 8757 Steele Street, and
Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council
regarding this proposed project.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:00 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed.
Mayor Maude introduced William Geller, County Librarian, who was
in the audience.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
9. ORDINANCE NO. 115. TECHNICAL CHANGES - ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE
SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES IN
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY RENUMBERING SECTIONS, CREATING
SECTION, ARTICLE AND CHAPTER TITLES; AMENDING AND RELOCATING
SECTIONS AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 3 TO ARTICLE VII.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance reed by title only, if there
• were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
that Ordinance No. 115 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 116. ESTABLISHING MODIFICATION COMMITTEE. SECOND
READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A MODIFICATION
• COMMITTEE, PROVIDING PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO AND AMENDING THE
ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title oriy, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Ordinance No. 116 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows.
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 118. ADOPTION OF ZONING MAP. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING A ZONING MAP AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 9103.1, PART II'I AND SECTION 91312 PART XXXI
OF CHAPTER I, ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
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Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
that Ordinance No. 118 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
12. TRACT NO. 27479. REQUIREMENT MODIFICATION.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the subdivision
committee required installation of a chain link fence adjacent to
Flood Control Wash at the request of the Flood Control District.
The Rubio Wash at this point has a concrete wall approximately 7'-z
feet high topped with 4 feet of chain link fence. The Flood
Control District on reviewing this requirement; at the request of
the subdivider, feels the fencing requirement is not warranted.
Mr. Farrell presented a letter from the Flood Control District
approving this modification.
It was moved by Councilman. Andersen, second by Councilman Stead,
. and unanimously carried, that this subdivision requirement be
waived.
Mayor Maude advised the Council that Traffic Advisor Envall had
to attend another meeting and suggested that the rules be waived
if there were no objections and Item 19 considered at this time.
There were no objections.
19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. ALLEY REPORT.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic
Commission recommended that several of the alleys be improved at
abutting property owners expense.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude requested this matter placed on
• the December 10, 1963 agenda.
B. RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE LIGHTING AT INTERSECTION OF LOFTUS
DRIVE AND TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD.
Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission
recommended that a additional street light be installed at the
southeast corner of Loftus Drive and Temple City Boulevard.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Andersen, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. CROSSWALK ON MARSHALL STREET EAST OF BARTLETT AVENUE. COUNCIL
REFERRAL.
Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission
recommended that this crosswalk not be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, that this matter be placed back
on the Traffic Commission agenda in three months. Motion died for
lack of second.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman,
that the crosswalk on Marshall Street at the east line of Bartlett
Street be removed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• D. INTERSECTION MODIFICATION. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AT ELLIS
LANE.
Advisor Envall placed a drawing of the proposed modification on
display and outlined the recommendation. Estimated cost of
modification $150.00.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen,
that the recommended modification of Temple City Boulevard and
Ellis Lane intersection be approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead
N^: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
E. ADDITIONAL RED CURB MARKINGS. RIO HONDO AVENUE NORTH OF
VALLEY BOULEVARD.
Advisor Envall informed the Council that additional measures are
necessary to correct the sight problem on this curve, and that the
Traffic Commission recommended that an additional 25 feet of red
curb be installed on the east side of Rio Hondo north of the alley,
and 20 feet of red curb on the west side north of the first
driveway north of Valley Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that this traffic Commission recommendation
be approved.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:47 o'clock p.m.
41 Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 10:00 o'clock p.m.
13. REPORT RE: PARK DISTRICT LEGISLATION.
Following discussion of the report prepared by City Administrator
Farrell and the additional points brought out by Attorney Watson
in his letter to the Council, the Council unanimously agreed
that a public meeting should be held to discuss this matter.
Public meeting to be held January 14, 1964, and notification of the
meeting to be mailed to the present Park Advisory Board members.
14. REPORT RE: REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT. 3700 BLOCK DUBONNET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this cul-de-sac
street is about 300 feet long.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney,
that special requests for street lights be completed on the same
basis of City participation in lighting districts. The City to
pay one-half of the installation cost for new light pole install-
ation, remainder of cost to be borne by petioner or petioners.
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Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
15. REPORT ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND SETTING HEARING DATE.
A. ARTSON STREET.
City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that total cost
of construction was $8,293.00.
B. TWIN AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that total cost
of construction was $3,111.74.
City Administrator Farrell further advised the Council that the
foregoing costs included billing from the contractor for extra-
ordinary excavation amounting to $0.39 per lineal foot for removal
of asphalt shoulder and an opinion has been requested from the
City Attorney regarding-this charge.
Mayor Maude ordered these Confirmation of Assessment hearings
set for December 10, 1963, if there were no objections. There
were no objections.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 63-63. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $29,656.42 DEMANDS NUMBERS
21183 THROUGH 2512.
Mayor Maude 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.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second
by Councilman Jackman, that this resolution be approved with the
exception of check No. 2510; that this check be re-drafted ex-
cluding payment for extraordinary excavation, pending the City
Attorney's opinion on this charge.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Maude ordered the payroll checks listed individually on the
Claims and Demands resolution in the future.
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17. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY. WEST OF BARRETTE AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that vacation of
this proposed future street would be necessary if Tract No. 23570
is to be completed as tentatively approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-64. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A STREET AND SETTING
THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
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Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only. This
resolution sets the public hearing for December 10, 1963.
It was moved by Councilman
that Resolution No. 63-64
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Stead, second by Councilman Phinney,
5e adopted.
Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
None.
None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 5. MAX KNELL.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning
Commission recommended that this zone change case be approved.
Mayor Maude ordered the public hearing set for December 10, 1963,
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
B. LOT SPLIT ORDINANCE. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
ORDINANCE NO. 119. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING
LOT SPLITS BY ADDING PART 12 TO CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Administrator Farrell briefly outlined the changes in this
ordinance and informed the Council that the Planning Commission
recommended its approval.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney,
• that Ordinance No. 119 be introduced.
Poll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. LAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST ORDINANCE. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL.
Following discussion of this ordinance recommended for approval
by the Planning Commission, Mayor Maude ordered this ordinance
held over to the next meeting for study by the City Attorney.
There were no objections.
D. RECOMMENDATION TO INCLUDE GENERAL PEST AND TERMITE CONTROL
. USE IN ZONE C-3.
Attorney Jack Tyre]], representing Bob Angles, Signal Termite
Control, addressed the Council regarding this recommendation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second
by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the City
Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary amendment to the
new zoning ordinance.
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E. RECOMMENDATION TO ENGAGE EVERETT MANSUR TO REVIEW ZONING
ORDINANCE AS ADOPTED.
Following short discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead, second
by Councilman Phinney, that Everett Mansur be engaged to review the
zoning ordinance as adopted,and report by letter, his findings
at a cost not to exceed $100.00.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: Jackman.,
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
19. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
(See page 4)
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
20. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
• 21. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. NOTIFICATION OF GENERAL MEMBER-
SHIP MEETING. NOVEMBER 21, 1963.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication to the
Council.
B. MRS. J. L. SHAFFER. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION.
HART STREET SOUTH OF RALPH STREET.
Council indicated this matter was covered under item 14, and the
property owner should be so notified.
22. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE
COUNCIL.
Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Boulevard.
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23. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
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A. Mayor Maude spoke briefly on MTA.
Topic: Street Lighting.
B. Councilman Stead advised the Council that the Local Agency
Formation Commission's fifth member was appointed on October 24,
at 11:15 a.m. The Commission will meet on the second and fourth
Wednesdays in the forenoon.
C. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude,
that on any street served by public transportation where curbs,
gutters and sidewalks are being installed, that it be City policy
to assume the responsibility for installation of a concrete bus
loading area between the curb and sidewalk.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilmen Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 11:34 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK