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CC - 05-28-63✓ r r I~ CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 28, 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 8:00 o'clock p.rr. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Planning Commissioner Roy Casares. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Lowell Wendt of the Hope Union Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 30, 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING MAY 14, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Jackman requested that the minutes of April 30, 1963, page 2, last paragraph be corrected by inserting the word "Councilman" before the names of the Councilmen making and seconding the motion. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 30, 1963, be approved as corrected. Mayor Maude requested that the minutes of May 14, 1963, page 8, item 24, B 1, paragraph 5, line 2, be corrected to read, "City • Administrator worded the motion", and the words "and not a Councilman" be deleted. Mayor Maude requested that page 8, item 24, B 2, paragraph 2, line 3, be corrected by deleting the last two words, "as pro- posed" and substituting the words, "only as guide lines." Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, that the words, "as proposed" be deleted on page 8, item 24, B 2, paragraph 2, line 3, and the words "only as guide lines" be substituted. Roll call vote as follows.: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: Councilmen: Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Mayor Maude requested that page 3, item 10, paragraph 6, that the following be added, "and the City Administrator to report additional cost and data to the Council". It was moved by Councilmen Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney. and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 14, 1963 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL None. :1 C 5-2u-63 PUBLIC HEARINGS 0 r Mayor Maude advised the audience that the next two items on the agenda were public hearings and requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, 9000 AND 9100 BLOCKS NEWBY AVENUE, BOTH SIDES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that adjusted billings had been.mailed with a total assessment of $8,043.06. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:25 o'clock p.m. Mrs. Marie Kerr, 9136 Newby Avenue, made inquiry regarding the address of her property due to the realignment of Newby Avenue. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:29 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 63-29. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AS AMENDED AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (9000 AND 9100 BLOCKS NEWBY AVENUE) It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-29 be read by title only. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Resolution No. 63-29 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. 6. APPEAL OF ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 16. Planning Advisor Darrell Flanery presented the factual data concerning this zone exception case. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:43 o'clock p.m. Albert Zimmerman, 928 McKeever Street, E1 Monte, Mrs. Irene Gould, 9107 Steele Street, and Berk Kellogg, First City Bank, 9000 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council regarding this zone exception. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:52 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson read in full the conditions under which the Planning Commission approved this zone exception. • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Zone Exception Case No. 16 be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That sidewalks be installed on the Steele Street frontages of both parcels. 2. That a free ingress and egress be preserved over the northerly 20 foot accessway. - 2 - 0 C 5-Z`u-63 0 3., That adequate lighting be provided in accordance with staff specifications. 4. That the Steele Street setback be modified to 5 feet from the property line.. 5. That three copies of a revised plot plan, showing the complete • &,velopment of the subject property, and incorporating such of the following conditions as may be shown on a plan, be submitted for approval by the City. The property shall thereafter be developed and maintained substantially in conformance with such approved revised plan. 6. That a 5 to 6 foot masonry wall shall be provided along the easterly boundary of subject property extending from a point 20 feet south of the rear property line to the wall required in Condition No. 7; said wall shall be stepped down or tapered to 42 inches in height in the building setback area. 7. That a 42 inch masonry wall shall be provided along the southerly border of subject property. Such wall shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the front property line. i 8. That the areas between the property lines and the building • setback lines be landscaped in accordance with a landscape plan to be submitted to and approved by the City. Such landscaping shall be continuously maintained and cared for. 9. That the parking area shall be landscaped in compliance with Section 750 of the Zoning Ordinance and in accordance with a landscape plan to be submitted to and approved by the City: Such landscaping shall be continuously maintained and cared for. 10. That all areas used by automobiles, cars, or trucks shall be paved with blacktop, concrete, or macadam type of surfacing, and shall have appropriate bumper guards where needed and shall be lined so as to provide for parking spaces not less than d foot by 18 foot, with adequate access thereto. Any lights used to illuminate the parking area shall be so arranged as to reflect the light away from any residential developments. It is the intent of this Condition that development be in substantial compliance • with Section 261 of the Zoning Ordinance. 11. That applicant shall provide this parking facility to employe:, and other personnel of the enterprises it is designed to serve and for customers, patrons, agents, and related personnel which are the result of the existence of said enterprise. 12. That applicant shall complete all improvements indicated on the plot plan prior to use of the area for parking purposes. 13. That provisions be made for all natural drainage to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Drainage plans and two signed grading plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer, Design Division, prior to commencement of grading operations. . 14. This exception shall not be effective for any purpose until the owners of the properties involved have filed at the • office of the City Hall their affidavits stating that they are aware of and accept all the conditions of this exception. 15. It is hereby declared to be the intent that if any provision of this exception is held or declared to be invalid the exception shall be void and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse. 16. It is further declared and made a condition of this exception that if any condition hereof is violated or if any other law, statute, or ordinance is violated, the permit shall be suspended and the privileges granted hereunder shall lapse; provided that - 3 - r~ u C 5-20-63 n u the applicant has been given written notice to cease such violation and has failed for a period of 30 days to do so. This exception shall become null and void unless used within one year from date of grant. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, • Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 108. AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE, C ZONE PARKING REQUIREMENTS (Second Reading) A1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE- WITH RESPECT TO C-1, C-2, C-' AND C-4 REGULATIONS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude requested this ordinance presented 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 Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, that Ordinance No. 100J be presented as an urgency ordinance as first presented on May 14, 1963, with the Planning Commission as the approving agency rather than the City Administrator. Following discussion, Attorney Watson ruled this motion out of order and the motion was withdrawn. Councilman Stead requested that the minutes show that: "As an example of what I consider to be too much disregard of Commissions and Council: At a luncheon on Wednesday, May G, 1963, at the San Moritz Inn, a staff presentation was made designating improvements needed on major city streets in Rosemead and requesting financial cooperation by the County on this work for the coming fiscal year. Those in attendance were Supervisor Bonelli with two field representatives, Mayor Maude and Councilmen Andersen and Stead, two representatives of the County Road Department, City staff members Farrell and Woo, and reporters from the Alhambra Post-Advocate - the San Gabriel Valley Daily Tribune - and the Valley Herald. It seems to me that in making up a list of major city street improvement projects, and in designating their priority sequence, this program should be presented - with pertinent factual data, to both the Traffic Commission and the Plannir, Commission and to the City Council for their study, recommen, ations, and approval prior to a public release. I suggest that such presentations be made before any further publicity is given to this program of street improvement. In this regard let us review Rosemead City Ordinance #3, adopted August 211S, 1959, This Ordinance establishes the Planning Commission. Section 2505 - POWERS - states, in part: "The Planning Commission shall have power, except as otherwise provided by law, to: (A) Recommend to the proper office plans for the re- gulation of the future growth, development and - 4 - C 5-28-63 beautification of the Cityin respect to its public and private buildings and works, streets, parks, grounds and vacant lots.. (B) Recommend to the proper office of the municipality, plans, consistent with the future growth and develop- ment of the City, in order to secure sanitation, proper • service of all public utilities, shipping and trans- portation facilities. etc." It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 103 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. Noes: Councilmen: Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: alone. MEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 63-30. RELEASING BOND - NOAH A. STUMP. • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF FIDELITY BOND OF NOAH A. STUMP. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. Attorney Watson determined that a quarterly audit had been made since the retirement of Noah Stump. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinnoy, that Resolution No. 63-30 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 63-31. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EiC- PENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED FUNDS. (ENGINEERING) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTh1G AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (EiIG INEER ING) FUNDS. 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. 63-31 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. 0 10. RESOLUTION NO. 63-32. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. 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. - 5 - 0 C 5-2'-63 0 Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 63-32 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. Councilman Stead abstained from voting. 0 Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:40 o'clock.p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:53 o'clock p.m. 11. DISCUSSION OF SEWER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT. Mayor Maude advised the Council that the Auditor Controller's office has requested that the Council take yearly action on this matter. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Mayor Maude, that it be City policy to include in the budget an item account for the City to assume the sewer maintenance tax for the Unified Sewer Maintenance District, resulting in this item being removed from the tax bill of Rosemead property owners. Following discussion, Councilman Stead requested that "and pursuant to that policy, the assessment for the sewer maintenance district for fiscal year 1963-64 be paid from the General Fund of the City. Mayor Maude withdrew his second to the motion. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council allow in the budget an amount to pay the sewer maintenance district tax for the fiscal year 1953-64 and relieve the property owners of this tax on their property tax bill. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. 12. DISCUSSION OF ROSEMEAD CEMETERY.. Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, he would order this matter deferred to the next regular meeting. There were no objections. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 63-33. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $20,759.76 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2170 THROUGH 2194. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, 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. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, that Resolution No. 63-33 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,.Phinney, Stead.., iNoes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. - 6 - C 5-2G-63 9 14. PRESENTATION OF 1963-64 BUDGET. At the request of Mayor Maude, City Administrator Farrell gave a brief resume of Item 12 at this time. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the preliminary budget was now ready for their consideration. Mayor Maude requested that the Council receive the budget at this 18 time and that a study session be set for a later date. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 15. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON IVAR AVENUE NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. Traffic Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Commission recommended that "No Stopping at any Time" signs be installed on the west side of Ivar Avenue from Valley Boulevard to Lawrence Avenue and that two hour time limit parking restrict- ions "9 a. m. to 6 p.m., Sundays and Holidays excepted", be in- stalled on the east side of Ivar Avenue from Valley Boulevard to • Newby Avenue, after consent has been obtained from abutting property owners, and that the double centerline striping be continued north to the north line of the parking restriction. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that this recommendation be approved, and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he was preparing a model traffic ordinance for the City which would be ready for submission to the Council at their next meeting. Following adoption of this ordinance changes of this type can be made by resolution. Councilman Jackman, with the agreement of second, withdrew his motion pending adoption of a new traffic ordinance. B. BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS ON STREETS INTERSECTING IVAR AVENUE. • Traffic Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Commission recommended that boulevard stop signs be installed at Ivar Avenue at the east and west approaches of Lawrence Avenue, at the east approach of Newby Avenue, east approach of Bentel Avenue, west approach of Steele Street, east approach of Nevada Avenue and the east approach of Ralph Street. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Traffic Commission be requested to consider the use of "Yield Right of Way" signs at these locations. D. CENTERLINE STRIPING - IVAR AVENUE FROM VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET. Traffic Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the. • Commission recommended that centerline striping be installed on Ivar Avenue from Valley Boulevard to Marshall Street; double centerline striping for 50 feet south of Valley Boulevard, single skip centerline striping to 50 feet north of Marshall Street, double centerline striping for last 50 feet to Marshall Street. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this Traffic Commission recommendatio- be approved. - 7 - C 5-2v-63 C; LEFT TURN SIGNAL17-ATION ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT VALLEY BOULEVARD. Traffic Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the City again request the State Division of Highways to provide left turn signalization on Rosemead Boulevard at Valley Boulevard. It was moved,by Councilman Jackman second by Councilman Stead, that a resolution be prepared with copies being sent to Assemblymen Song and Johnson. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen,. Jackman, Maude„ Phinney, Stead. Noes: Councilmen: None. Absent: Councilmen: None. E. REALIGNMENT OF CROSSWALK, SAFETY MARKINGS AND SIGNING FOR NEWBY AVENUE. Traffic Commission, Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Commission recommended that stop bar markings be installed on Oewby Avenue at Mission Drive, that a three.unit reflector be installed on the south side of Mission Drive 75 feet east of Newby Avenue due to roadway construction, that the crosswalk be • relocated.easterly to clear the intersection, that double center- line striping be installed for 100 feet south of Mission Drive on Newby Avenue and for 50 feet easterly of Rosemead Boulevard on Newby Avenue. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried that this recommendation be approved. COMMITTEE-REPORTS 16. None. COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. DONALD M. ALLEY. RESIGNATION FROM TRAFFIC COMMISSION. • This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regret and thanks, and that a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for Mr. Alley. B.' CITY OF TORRENCE. RE: ESTABLISHING YOUTH WELFARE COMMISSION City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication advised the City of the formation of a Youth Welfare Commission.in the City of Torrence. Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. C. METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT. Mayor Maude advised the Council that this communication was in reply to the letter authorized by the CouneiIprotesting the extension of the annexation date. D. DAVID K. HAYWOOD - COUNCILMAN REDONDO BEACH. RE: NIGHT RACING. Mayor Maude advised the Council that this communication - 8 - 0 C 5-21-63 included a.resclution protesting legislation which would permit night racing., Mayor Maude ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 18.. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE NFIO DESIRE TO.ADDRESS • THE COUNCIL., None. f' 19.. MATTERS.FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the cross- gutter at Temple City Boulevard and Olney Street had been checked by the C.ity.Engineers who reported that this crossgutter could be changed at a cost of $1,726.00 or two box culverts could be installed at a-cos.t of $20,000.00. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney;:that. this matter be deferred. Motion carried unanimously._ • B._ Councilman Phinney suggested that some thought be given to correct- ing the water.problem at the northeast corner of Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue by..the use of grooved gutters. Councilman Phinney also requested that trimming of the palm trees on Valley Boulevard be.referred to the necessary department., C. Councilman Stead adv.ised the Council that Russ Brand was reelected chairman of the Park Board, Cecil Long was elected vice chairman. The secretary will be elected at the next meeting. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Board of Supervisors has invited the Council to attend the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Service Commission on June 4th in the Board of Supervisors hearing room. E. Councilman Jackman made inquiry as to when the street markings • will be placed on Valley Boulevard west of Temple City Boulevard requiring the right lane to turn right. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the State Division of Highways stated they would install these markings at the same time left turn channelization markings are installed. F. Mayor Maude advised the Council that Senate Bill 344 previously endorsed by the Council has been amended to allow a permissive tax by Boards of Supervisors for use for..rapid transit., Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman.Phinney, second by Mayor Maude, that a letter be written in opposition to this amendment. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Maude, Phinney. Noes: Councilmen: Andersen,, Jackman, Stead. Absent,: Councilmen: None. G. Councilman Stead was requested to attend the MTA meeting on June 4th,.and to report back to the Council. H..City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that-the Park legislation drafted by the City will be before committee on.June 4th, and asked the Council:if they wished him to be in Sacramento - 9 - C 5-23-63 to present this bill. 0 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that City Administrator Farrell be in Sacramento on June 4th to present this bill. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: Councilmen: Stead. Noes: Councilmen: • None. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that this meeting adjourn to a budget study session and personnel session on Tuesday, June 4, 1963, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 • - 10 -