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CC - 06-25-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of June 25, 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 Phinney. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Clifford Morgan of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Andersen. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Wroe, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JUNE 4, 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING. JUNE 11; 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING. JUNE 11, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Phinney requested that the minutes of June 4, 1963 be changed on page 2, regarding page 15 of the proposed budget. f Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by by Councilman Stead, that the minutes of June 4, 1963, be changed 41 on page 2, regarding page 15 of the budget, to read, "to enable if they wish to do so, four commissioners to attend the League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco and seven commission- ers to attend the California Contract Cities Seminar at Palm Springs. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. • NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. Councilman Stead requested that an insertion be made in the minutes showing that he had requested that a statement be pre- pared showing the sources of franchise fees and the amounts received from each source for the 1962-63 fiscal year. Councilman Stead stated he did not feel the word "approved" should appear in the minutes regarding page 47 of the budget. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of June 4, T963, be held for approval to a later date when Councilman Andersen is present. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by and unanimously carried, that the minutes of Adjourned Meeting, be approved as printed. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by and unanimously carried, that the minutes of Regular Meeting,be approved as presented. Councilman Phinney, June ll., 1963 - Councilman Phinney, June 11, 1963 - • C 6-25-63 0 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. 9 5.. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 9400 BLOCK ROSE STREET, BOTH SIDES. Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that assess- mentsfor this project total $1,422.00.. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:30 o'clock p.m.. Mrs. Gloria Espinosa,. 4232 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council regarding dirt which has been piled in her parkway. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:34 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 63-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (9400 BLOCK ROSE STREET) • It was moved by and unanimously title only. Attorney Watson It was moved by that Resolution Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, carried, that this. resolution be presented by presented this resolution by title only. Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, No. 63-35 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 3700, 3800 AND 3900 BLOCKS IVAR • AVENUE, BOTH SIDES., Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that assess- ments for this project total $6,950.45. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:39 o'clock p.m. Joseph Giordano, 8905 Marshall Street, Harriette Kelderhouse, 3903 Ivar Avenue, Anna Abernathy, 3851 Marshall Street, Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, Willietta Kunz, 3911 Ivar Avenue, Robert Beck, 3738 Ivar Avenue, A. E. Archambault, 3831 Ivar Avenue, and Mrs. Montelee Salter, 3719 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this improvement project.. • Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 9:28 o'.Clock p.m. City Administrator Farrell arrived at 9:30 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman, that this matter be postponed until each Councilman has a chance to look this project over, and that payment to the contractor for this project be withheld.until the problems have been resolved.. - 2 - C - • 0 6-25-63 Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman., Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES:. Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 4800 BLOCK WILLARD AVENUE, WEST SIDE. Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that assessments for this project total $1,870.98. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 9:30 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed. RESOLUTION N0. 63-36. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (4800 BLOCK WILLARD AVENUE) It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be presented by title only. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • it was moved by.Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, that Resolution No. 63-36 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. APPOINTMENT OF CEMETERY STUDY COMMITTEE. Mayor Maude stated he would like to appoint the following to serve on the Cemetery Study Committee: • Wallace A. Jackman representing the Council, Burl Blue, representing Economic Development Committee, Joseph C. Wilt, representing the Planning Commission, and Frank DiNoto, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Wilt advised the Council that he would appoint a representative from the Planning Commission to serve in his place as provided for in the minute order establishing this committee, if the Council had no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Maude, that the Council ratify these appointments. Motion carried, with Councilman Jackman abstaining. • Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:36 o'clock p.m. and requested the Council to meet in personnel session during this recess. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 10:05 o'clock p.m. - 3 - • C v-25-63 0 9. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, 1963-64 FISCAL YEAR A. RADAR. Traffic Commission Traffic Commission study. It was moved by Co Traffic Commission time. Motion died Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the had voted to hold this matter for further ,incilman Stead, that the Council follow the action and delay any further action at this for lack of second. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, that the appropriation for radar be removed from the 1963-0 budget. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. B. CITY AUTOMOBILE Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, this matter would be held over until Councilman Andersen were . present. There were no objections. C. STREET LIGHTING Councilman Jackman requested that this matter also be held over until a full council is present. There were no objections and it was so ordered. D. CITY ATTORNEY (Not on agenda) It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that the City Attorney's monthly retainer for 1963-64 be in- creased to $900.00. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. 40 NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. E. TRAFFIC SAFETY CONTROL SIGNS AND STRIPING (Not on agenda) It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Maude, that the same amount be budgeted for sign construction as was budgeted for 1962-63, which was $1,400.00. Roll call vote-as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. . 10. RESOLUTION NO. 63-37. RE: LEFT-TURN SIGNALIZATION ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT VALLEY BOULEVARD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING A TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL PROVIDING FOR LEFT TURNS ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT THE INTERSECTION WITH VALLEY BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. - 4 - C 6-25-63 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this resolut- ion had been prepared at the request of the Council. A survey and report has been compiled on signal control north and south of this intersection, accident information will also be obtained and will accompany.this resolution. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-37 be read by title • only. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-37 be adopted. 11. 3600 BLOCK EARLE AVENUE. ESTABLISH STREET WIDTH. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has not been received requesting that this street be widened. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council confirm their previous action establishing the 3600 block of Earle Avenue as a 30 foot street. 171 11.A. Mayor Maude requested the Council to indicate which of the two chairs on display that the Council preferred for the Council Chambers. The Council indicated their preference for the smaller of the two chairs. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the chairs would be covered in a dark covering. NEW BUSINESS 12. Ordinance No. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULAT- IONS. Mayor Maude advised the Council that this ordinance has been referred to the Traffic Commission for study. • 13. AWARDING OF CONTRACT - STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS 1963-64. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the low bid for Schedule No. 1 was submitted by Joe Ochinto. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that the Road Department recommended that the contract for Schedule No. 1 be awarded to Joe Ochinto and that all bids for Schedule No. 2 be rejected. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the bonds for all bidders were in order. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, that the Council award the contract for Schedule No. 1 to Joe Ochinto for the fiscal year 1963-64, and authorize the Mayor to execute this contract. • Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that all bids for Schedule No. 2 be rejected. Motion carried unanimously. 5 - C C-25-63 0 14. HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT: Attorney Watson briefly explained the changes made in this agreement. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this revised agreement and authorize execution by the Mayor. • 15. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT- DELTA STREET.. PETER AND FRANCES CANGELOSI. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order for acceptance. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and recordation authorized. 16. RESOLUTION N0: 63-3{: CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $19,944..62 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2226 THROUGH 2251. • It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackma,, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read by title only, and a summary of expenditures presented. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 63-38 be adopted. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, that the motion be amended, that payment be withheld on the Ivar Avenue project to contractor John S. Bass until the problems regarding this project have been resolved. Roll call vote on the amendment as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. Roll call vote on the motion as amended as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 1'11, PLANNING COMMISSION. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION RE: CHANGE OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS. • Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that the Planning Commission is considering changing their meeting nights from the first and third Mondays to the first and third Tuesdays if the Council has no objections. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Council express no objections to this proposed change. - 6 - • C 6-25-63 1`cl. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. LEFT TURN CHA NNELIZATION ON GARVEY AVENUE. Traffic Advisor Envall advised the Council that new estimates for this work ran much higher than anticipated and requested the Council to withhold action to provide sufficient time to obtain new estimates. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that action on this item be postponed and that it be referred back to the Traffic Commission. 3. REPORT RE: RESIDE;IT CONTACT IVAR AVEi',IUE, EAST SIDE, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO NEWBY AVENUE. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the residents on the east side of Ivar Avenue, from Valley Boulevard to Newby Avenue, were contacted and they do not want time limit parking on their side of the street. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously.carried, that the Council concur with the Traffic Commission recommendation that time limit parking not be installed without resident consent. • C. REPORT RE: YIELD RIGHT OF WAY SIGNS. Advisor Envall informed the Council that the Commission had r!commended that "Yield Right of Way" signs not be used in the City due to the change in the vehicle code removing the 15mph limitation. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this traffic Commission recommendation. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10, • Mayor Maude suggested that the MTA request be considered at this time. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that the Council recommend that the freeway right of way be used (center divider or shoulder which ever is feasible), that under no consideration should Valley Boulevard be used for rapid transit, and heartily endorse financing out of the fare box. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATPONS 20. A. GLENN B. EBERHARD. RE: DISTRIBUTION OF ADVERTISING MATTER. This communication protesting throw-away papers was read by City Administrator Farrell. • Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. B. CITY OF LOS ANGELES RE: INTERGOVER3NMEHTAL COOPERATION COMMITTEE. This communication was summarized by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 7 - C • • G-25-63 Ci LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: 65TH ANNUAL COPIFEREi4CE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the League Conference will be held in San Francisco, October 20th to 23rd. D. MRS. KATHLEEN WILBER. RE: RESCUE SERVICE.- This communication commending the Fire Department rescue service was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinne y, and unanimously carried, that a copy of this communication be sent to the Fire Department. 21. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None: 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the R-3 Study Committee report will not be ready in time for the Planning Commission's • Public Hearing if it is held July 15th, Following discussion, the Council was polled and indicated they felt the Commission should delay their hearing as recommended by the City Attorney until all study and recommendations regarding the proposed zoning ordinance have been completed. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a dedication for a sanitary sewer had arrived too late to be placed on the agenda and requested the Council to consider it at this time. This dedication was executed by Michael iangara and was for a develop- ment on the south side of Marshall Street. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK E - v -