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CC - 09-10-63• 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 10, 1963 41 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Jack Jensen of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Percy Ferguson of the California Christian Home. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. . Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 27, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 27, 1963, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Maude 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 in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GUESS STREET, 9000, 9100 BLOCKS - BOTH SIDES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project totaled $5,839.96. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m. • Mildred Ramer, 9137 Guess Street and Edward Phelps, 9133 Guess Street addressed the Council regarding this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:13 o'clock p.m. C • • 9-10-63 RESOLUTION NO. 63-53. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (9000, 9100 BLOCKS GUESS STREET) r1 U 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 Jackman, that Resolution No. 63-53 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. NORWOOD PLACE, 8400 BLOCK - BOTH SIDES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project totaled $2,495.44. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 63-54. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (8400 BLOCK NORWOOD PLACE) 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 Stead, that Resolution No. 63-54 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DELTA AVENUE, 3700, 3800, 3900 BLOCKS - BOTH SIDES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments for this project totaled $10,695.55. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. H. C. Byers, 3939 Delta Avenue, and Mrs. Henry Morgan, 3852 Delta Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:38 o'clock p.m. - 2 - C • 9-10-63 RESOLUTION NO. 63-55. 0 CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (3700, 3800 AND 3900 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE) 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 Jackman, that Resolution No. 63-55 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 110. FENCING OF SWIMMING POOLS. SECOND READING • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE MAINTENANCE OF SWIMMING POOLS AND FENCING THEREOF AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that Ordinance No. 110 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 111. AMENDING BUILDING CODE. SECOND READING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEALING SECTION 307 OF THE BUILDING CODE 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 presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. Ill be adopted. i Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 3 - C • • 9-10-63 NEW BUSINESS 10. PRESENTATION OF YEARLY AUDIT. JAMES FILE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the yearly audit was completed and copies for the Council were distributed this evening. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 63-56. ACCEPTING IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY USERS TAXES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ACCEPTING THE IMPOSITION OF ADDITIONAL HIGHWAY USERS TAXES AND FEES PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 1852, STATUTES OF 1963. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read Oy title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. Mayor Maude briefly explained the reason for the adoption of this resolution. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman • Andersen, that Resolution No. 63-56 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 12. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR FLOOD CONTROL. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROJECT NO. 524. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that these Plans and Specifications had been referred to the Los Angeles County Road Department and the maintenance supervisor, who have re- commended that this project be approved. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman • Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Plans and Specifications for Los Angeles County Flood Control project No. 524 be approved. 13. AWARD OF CONTRACT - CASH CONTRACT NO. 3-63. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE AND MARSHALL STREET IMPROVEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that bids were received on this project as follows: A-1 Concrete $64,512.22 Sheets Construction 65,124.74 Larjo Co. 65,904.29 Strecker Construction Co. 67,901.41 Griffith Co. 70,798.95 E. C. Construction 72,577.09 • Warren Southwest 72,831.75 Sully-Miller Co. 72,852.65 City Administrator Farrell further advised the Council that the Road Department had checked the bids and recommended that the contract be awarded to A-1 Concrete, Inc. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the bond of the low bidder was in order. - 4 - C • • 9-10-63 It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council award the contract (Cash Contract No. 3-63) to A-1 Concrete, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to execute this contract. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. 41 NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 63-57. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $21,411.71 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2364 THROUGH 2399. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be 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. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 63-57 be approved with check No. 2382 being withheld pending a written opinion from the City Attorney as to the legality of this expenditure. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. • A. TIME EXTENSION TRACT 26231. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended that this time extension be granted but due to the fact that one time extension had been granted refiling would be required. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council accept the previous tentative map as a tentative map and that the fees be waived in view of no further staff expense being required. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. B. TENTATIVE APPROVAL TRACT 28570. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that this subdivision be approved subject to the recommendations set forth by the Subdivision Committee and the additional two conditions: - 5 - C • • 9-10-63 (1) That the driveways serving Lots 9 and 10 have recorded mutual maintenance easement agreement. \ (2) That the City Attorney prepare an agreement between the City and the subdivider in regard to the retaining of a 1 foot strip of land along Fendyke Avenue according to Item 8 \ of the Subdivision Committee recommendations. • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Tract No. 28570 be approved subject to the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. C. ZONE CHANGE NO. 4. APPROVAL OF PARCEL NO. 1. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council, that the Planning Commission recommended that the zoning be changed on Parcel No. 1 as requested. . It was moved by Councilman Andersen; second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this matter be set for public hearing on October 8, 1963. 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. Mayor Maude ordered Agenda Item No. 16 deferred to later in the meeting, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS None. 18. COMMUNICATIONS • A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the General Membership Meeting to be held Thursday, September 19, 1963, in Long Beach. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude advised the Council that he would like to appoint • Councilman Andersen as the Council representative to the MTA Rapid Transit meetings. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this appointment be ratified. B. Mayor Maude requested that the Council be considering appointments of a Planning Commissioner and two Traffic Commissioners to be made at the next meeting of the Council. - 6 - C • • 9-10-63 Mayor Maude advised the Council that Traffic Advisor Envall had arrived and agenda item No. 16 would be considered at this time. 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS UNDER WALNUT GROVE UNDERPASS. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission . had recommended that "No Stopping At Any Time" signs be installed on Walnut Grove Avenue from a point 600 feet north of Hellman Avenue to a point 900 feet north of Hellman Avenue on both sides of the street. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. B. LEFT TURN POCKET FOR EAST BOUND VALLEY BOULEVARD TRAFFIC AT EASY STREET. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that a request be written to the State Division of Highways requesting that a left turn storage pocket be installed on Valley Boulevard for east bound traffic at Easy Street due to • the excessive number of rear end collissions at this location. It was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation. C. ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES - NEWBY AVENUE AND MISSION DRIVE. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that in order to delineate east bound movements on Newby Avenue turning into Mission Drive that two three unit reflectors be placed on the south side of Newby Avenue, the first immediately north of the first driveway south of Mission Drive, and the other midway between the first and second driveways southerly of Mission Drive and that 62 feet of AC berm be placed easterly of the crosswalk, and 24 feet westerly of said crosswalk on Mission Drive, and that the opening between the existing double centerline east of the crosswalk and the single centerline on Mission Drive be eliminated and the double centerline be S extended an additional 30 feet to tie with the existing single centerline to the east. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that the foregoing Traffic Commission recommendation be approved. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. D. SIGNING ON HART STREET INDICATING DIPS AT STEELE STREET AND RELOCATION OF BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS ON GUESS STREET TO HART STREET. • Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that "Dip" signs be placed on both sides of Hart Street 250 feet north and south of Steele Street and that the boulevard stop signs on Guess Street at Hart Street be relocated on Hart Street and temporary "Watch for Through Traffic" signs be installed on Guess Street in conjunction with this modification. - 7 - C 9-10-63 i 0 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing Traffic Commission recommendation be approved. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS (Continued from page 6) C. Councilman Stead informed the Council of a report prepared by Jay Michael of;the League of California Cities regarding AB 1662 and SB 821. • D. Councilman Phinney made inquiry regarding the removal of the old unused light.standards on Valley Boulevard and the trimming of the trees on Valley Boulevard: E. Councilman Jackman made inquiry regarding the dedication of right of way being negotiated with Hope Union Church for Marshal Street. Councilman Jackman also suggested that lighting for Rosemead Boulevard be considered in the near future. F. Mayor Maude advised the Council that September 23rd has been designated as Rosemead Day at the Fair and a parade through the Fair Grounds will be held at 2:30 o'clock p.m; on that day. Councilmen and Commissioners are urged to attend. • It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to 7:45 o'clock p.m., September 12, 1963. Meeting adjourned at 9:43 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 8 -