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CC - 07-09-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 9, 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Ray Putnam, Minister Emer.ltus of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ex officio: 3. APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 19 Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Councilmen: Phinney. Boyko, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong. MINUTES: JUNE 4, 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING 63 - REGULAR MEETING. The minutes of June 4, 1963 were held over from the meeting of June 25, 1963, to a meeting when Councilman Andersen could be present. Following discussion of these minutes, the Deputy City Clerk was instructed to make a note on the official minutes of June 4, 1963 directing attention to the minutes of the meetings of June 25, 1963 and July 9, 1963. It was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 4., 1963 be approved as corrected. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 25, 1963, be. approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Walter F. Lowrey, 3528 Rio Hondo Avenue, advised the Council that the Lion's Club had placed the flags on Valley Boulevard for the 4th of July, and they were quite surprised that the flag brackets did not extend past Muscatel Avenue on the west and Rio Hondo Avenue on the east. Mr. Lowrey suggested that brackets be installed on the entire length of Valley Boulevard in the City. Mayor. Maude stated if there were no objections, item 8 would be placed ahead of item 5 on the agenda. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 63-39. COMMENDING C. 0. WEDBERG. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING CARL.O::,WEDBERG. C 7-9-63 ; Mayor Maude advised the Council that this resolution had been prepared on the suggestion of Councilman Phinney. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this resolution be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney. Mayor Maude presented a copy of this resolution to Mr. Wedberg. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 3700, 3300 and 3900 BLOCKS IVAR AVENUE, BOTH SIDES. CONTINUED. Mo yor Maude requested anyone desiring to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in re- figuring this project one adjustment had been made at 3903 Ivar Avenue, from 97feet to 94 feet of curb and gutter. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:28 o'clock p.m. Robert Beck, 3738 Ivar Avenue, Walt Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, Harriette Kelderhouse, 3903 Ivar Avenue, and Walter Beechler, 3735 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council protesting poor workmanship on this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:52 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, that the Council hold up confirmation of these assessments, and withhold payment to the contractor until the residents on Ivar Avenue are ready to accept the work. Motion died for lack of second. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred until further corrections have been made to the satisfaction of the City Council and the City Administrator. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, 1963-64 FISCAL YEAR. A. CITY AUTOMOBILE. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second • by Mayor Maude, that the Council allow $2,350. in the budget for the purchase of a city automobile. It was moved by Councilman Stead,'that the motion be amended to include a reduction from $1,500. to $1,000. for item account 1151. Motion died for lack of second. - 2 - C ~ • 7-9-63 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. NOESi Councilmen: Stead: ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney. B. STREET LIGHTING • Following discussion, this matter was approved as proposed in the budget. Councilman Andersen requested that a personnel session be held before the budget is adopted. Mayor Maude called a short recess at 9:34 o'clock p.m. and re- quested that the Council meet in personnel session during this recess. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:50 o'clock p.m. 7. REPORT ON CITY ALLEYS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that to improve all city alleys in need of improvement to full alley width pave- ment with concrete gutter would cost $15,712. If the same policy as that adopted by Los Angeles County were followed, cost to the City would be $8,224.50 for paving and $7,487.50 borne by abutting property owners for the concrete gutters. City Administrator Farrell suggested that the Council accept this report and that it be considered at a later meeting. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this report also be referred to the Planning and Traffic Commissions for study and report. NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION N0. 63-39. COMMENDING C. 0. WEDBERG. • (See page 1, following item 4) 9. PETITION RE: FORMATION OF PARKING DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from property owners north of Valley Boulevard and west of Rosemead Boulevard regarding the formation of a parking district. This petition requesting the City to under- write expenses, if any, exceeding the 35% legal limit was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Following short discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter taken under study by the Council until the next meeting, if there were no objections. There were no objections. • 10. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. City Administrator.Farrell advised the Council that right-of-way acquisition has been completed on Walnut Grove Avenue, some dedication papers have not yet been received but agreement has been reached with all property owners. Mr. Farrell requested the Council to authorize advertising for bids subject to final State approval of the plans. - 3 - C 7-9-63 it was moved by Councilman.Andersen, second.by Councilman Stead, and unanimously cal-riedl.that the Council authorize the advertis- ing for bids for the Wa kut Grove Avenue project and set July 26, 1963, at 4:30 o'clock p:m! for bid opening. 11. DISCUSSION OF CIVIL DEFENSE PROGRAM. . Mayor Maude advised the Council that he had requested this matter placed on the agenda to determine the wishes of the Council re- garding Civil Defense organization. Following discussion, it was decided that Mayor Maude would prepare a proposal, including locations, supplies and organ- ization of the City family. 12. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. RIVER AVENUE. MISSION LABORATORY SUPPLY COMPANY. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and • recordation authorized. 13. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH PROPERTY OWNERS FOR DRIVEWAY APRON CONSTRUCTION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had requested the City Attorney to draft this form which permits individual property owners to request the installation of driveway aprons on improvement projects, when aprons have not been included on the original petition. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that use of this agreement with property owners be established as City policy, where it is applicable. • 14. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER, TRACT NO. 27012. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that the City Engineer recommends the acceptance of this sanitary sewer and cancelation of the faithful performance bond. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the City approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer, and that the Council cancel the faith- ful performance bond for this sewer construction. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. . ABSENT: Councilmen: Phinney. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 63-40. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $46,462.13 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2253 THROUGH 2275. - 4 - C C 7-9-63 it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carri.edj that Resolution Plo. 63-40 be read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. City Treasureir.Hugh Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. Councilman Phinney arrived at 10:52 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 63-40 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. done. COMMITTEE REPORTS • 17. R-3 STUDY COMMITTEE REPORT. This report advised the Council that 60 days of additional time would be needed to complete the R-3 study and requested the Council to declare a 90 day moratorium on multiple develop- ment pending completion of this report. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the R-3 Study Committee would meet as often as necessary between the 15th and the 26th of July to complete this report prior to the Planning Commission public hearing on August 6th. Mayor Maude advised the Council that in conformance with the request of the R-3 Study Committee he had requested an Ordinance prepared suspending multiple development for 90 days. • ORDINANCE NO. 109. AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND OTXER MULTIPLE RESIDENCES ON PROPERTY ZONED R-3, R-4, C AND M, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 109 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. • COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. JOSEPH C. WILT. RESIGNATION FROM R-3 STUDY COMMITTEE. This letter of resignation was read in full by Mayor Maude. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this resignation. - 5 - A • C 7-9-63 B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CIT14$. JIULY MEETING. City Administrator Farrell adwised the Council that this meeting would be held on Thursday, Jull 13, 1963, at Hollywood Park. C. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION. ROSEMEAD DAY AT THE FAIR. This communication was read in ftUfl by City Administrator Farrell. • The Fair Association has set Monc#y, September 23, 1963, as Rosemead Day at the Fair. D. CITY OF EL MONTE. RESOLUTION ENDORSING ALWEG MONORAIL PROPOSAL. This resolution endorsing the Alweg Monorail proposal was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Maude advised the Council that newspaper reports disclose that the City of E1 Monte no longer takes this stand. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS • THE COUNCIL. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, advised the Council that a boy's baseball team from Mexico will play ball at Rosemead Park on Saturday, August 3, 1963, at 2:30 o'clock p.m., and the Mayor and Councilmen are invited to attend. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Andersen requested that the City Administrator make a study to see if it is possible to extend the flag brackets further east and west on Valley Boulevard. Mayor Maude instructed the City Administrator to check this matter out and report back to the Council. • B. Councilman Phinney advised the Council that he had been contacted regarding offensive magazines which are available on local newsstands, sometimes being placed in the stands unknown to the store operator. Councilman Jackman advised the Council that the Coordinating Council had conducted a campaign a few years ago against public- ations of this type and if contacted might renew their efforts. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this meeting be adjourned in memory of J. B. Blue, and a copy of this action sent to Mrs. Blue. Meeting adjourned at 11:41 o'clock p.m. 0 MAYOR CITY CLERK - 6 -