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CC - 04-23-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 23, 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.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant Wroe. The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Milam Ray.Mott of the Latter Day Saints Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead: Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Hassenplug, Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong. i 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. April 9, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 9, 1963 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue,addressed the Council expressing his concern over the increasing number of traffic accidents throughout the County. Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council concerning • their action at the previous meeting regarding the proposed extension of Steele Street: PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Maude advised the audience that the next three items on the agenda were public hearings and requested those wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. 5. 8200 C 8400 BLOCKS ARTSON STREET, SOUTH SIDE, CURB, GUTTER, AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing 100% of the front footage from the west terminus of Artson Street to Twin Avenue, Twin Avenue to • Gaydon Avenue and from Chariette Avenue to Earle Avenue. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed immediately. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. C 4-23-63 " 6. 9000 to '9300 BLOCKS MARSHALL STREET, BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been filed representing 66% of the front footage on the north side of the street and.62% of the front footage on the south side of the street from Rosemead Boulevard to Rio Hondo Avenue. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m. The Oath was administered to those who addressed the Council by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. Edward, Sobania, 9251 Marshall Street, Leo Sheehan, 9232 Marshall Street,,and William Nielsen, 9343: Marshall Street, addressed the Council regarding drainage, price and class of concrete for this project. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:22 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. . 7. 3900 BLOCK ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, WEST SIDE, SIDEWALK AND COMMERCIAL APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council.. that notice has been sent to the owner of the property located.at.the southwest corner of Rosemead and Valley Boulevards to.construct a full width commercial sidewalk and driveway approach, The State Division of Highways is requiring that the existing sidewalk be replaced at proper grade level. Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:23 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed immediately. It Was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. • -UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANCE NO. 107. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS WHERE FOOD OR BEVERAGES IS SOLD. (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR PARKING FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Maude requested that this ordinance be presented by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Hassenplug presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that Ordinance No. 107 be adopted. Councilman Phinney requested that the record show that he is, opposed to having any ordinance presented to the Council without the Council first having a copy to study. City Administrator Farrell briefly explained the change in formula in this ordinance. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Stead abstained from voting. - 2 - • C 4-23-63 0 NEW BUSINESS 9. COMMUNITY RECREATION AGREEMENT FOR 1963-64 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agreement covering the 1963-64 after school recreation program is identical to the 1962-63 agreement. • It was moved by Councilman that the Council approve agreement. Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and authorize the Mayor to execute this Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. AGREEMENT TO CONVEY AND GRANT EASEMENT DEED - MISSION DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agreement is for dedication of road easement of ten feet of park property for the proposed widening of Mission Drive. This widening is tentatively scheduled for 1964-65 fiscal year, following completion of the County storm drain project. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute this agreement. 11. APPOINTMENT OF SANITATION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Mayor Maude be appointed the City's representative to the Sanitation District and that Councilman Jackman be appointed as alternate. 12. APPOINTMENT OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be the League of California Cities representative. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Stead be appointed as alternate representative to the League of California Cities. 13. APPOINTMENT OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that CouncilmaiPhinney be appointed California Contract Cities representative. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Andersen be appointed • alternate representative to the California Contract Cities Association. Attorney Watson arrived at this time and Attorney Hassenplug was excused. 14. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. 4 - 3 - • C 4-23-63 Mayor Maude proposed that the same members be reappointed to the Economic Development Committee as follows: Burk Kellog, Dick Oden, Jack Adams, Frank DiNoto, Burl Blue, and Stuart Maude. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman,and unanimously carried, that the reappointment of the Economic Development Committee be ratified. B. R-3 DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMITTEE. Mayor Maude proposed that the same members be reappointed to the R-3 Development Study Committee as follows: R. K. McCaffree, Joe Wilt, Henry Stead, Frank DiNoto, and Stuart Maude. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the reappointment of the R-3 Development Study Committee be ratified. 15. DISCUSSION OF POLICY - MAINTENANCE AND PAVING OF ALLEYS. City Administrator advised the Council that the City has in the past conformed with County policy of practically no mainten- ance. The new policy of the county is to pave alleys upon receipt of payment from adjacent property owners,of the cost necessary to construct the three foot wide, six inch thick concrete alley gutter. Cost of gutter construction and base material is approximately $2.50 per lineal foot. Paving and grading is approximately $3.00 per lineal foot for a 20 foot alley. Following short discussion, Mayor Maude requested that workups • on the dedicated alleys within the City be prepared for sub- mission to the Council at a later meeting. Mayor Maude at this time presented a brief resume of the duties and aims of the Economic Development Committee and the R-3 Development Study Committee for the benefit of the audience. 16. DISCUSSION OF "NO SMOKING" RESTRICTION FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council adopt as City policy the erection of "No Smoking" signs in the Council Chambers, and adhering to this policy for all City meetings. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 63-26. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $42,019.14 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2105 THROUGH 2125. Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 4 - C 4-23-63 0 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 Andersen, that Resolution No. 63-26 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 18. None. COMMITTEE REPORTS 19. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. Mayor Maude stated that this report was not completed in time to be presented at this meeting and ordered this matter deferred. 20. COMMUNICATIONS A. SHERIFF PETER J. PITCHESS. RE: "CLEAN-UP, PAINT-UP, FIX-UP" City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication requested that the month of May be proclaimed "Clean-up, Paint-up, Fix-up' Month." Mayor Mnude stated he would issue this proclamation. B. CALIFORNIA DISASTER OFFICE (Not on agenda) Mayor Maude advised the Council that this communication announced a seminar to be held February 17 to 28, 1964, in Merced, and requested that the City give this matter consideration in the compilation of the 1963-64 budget for attendance of the City's Civil Defense Director. C. DISASTER AND CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE (Not on agenda) is Mayor Maude advised the Council that this communication was an invitation to attend a meeting on May 2, 1963, at the County Purchasing and Stores Department, 2011 North Soto Street, Los Angeles 33, at 2:30 p.m. on the earthquake threat in Los Angeles County. Mayor Maude stated he would attend if possible. D. COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication acknowledged receipt of Resolution No. 63-23 and advised the Council that the City of Rosemead qualifies for the award of adherence, which will be presented at a • later date. E. AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of a bloodmobile to be in Rosemead on Monday, May 20, 1963, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Rosemead Masonic Temple. - 5 - 0 C 4-23-63 0 F. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication was in opposition to Assembly Bill 590 - an election code amendment. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that copies of this bill would be obtained. G. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication was in support of Assembly Bill 3 - regarding obscene matter. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that copies of this bill would be obtained. H. CITY OF MONROVIA. (Not on agenda) Mayor Maude advised the Council that this communication was in protest of the Metropolitan Water District extending the time for annexation to the district to the four Cities who did not annex to the district, as a breach of faith to those cities who took a stand on the recent election. • Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that a letter be written to the Metropolitan Water District protesting an extension of time as a breach of faith. 1. HENRY E. STEAD. (Not on agenda) Mayor Maude presented this letter of resignation as Civil Defense B r in part to the Council. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with thanks. J. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notice of the regular monthly meeting of the League to be held May 2, 1963. Councilman Jackman stated he would attend. 21. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council requesting that in addition to the Claims and Demands summary of expenditureF presented at each meeting that large deposits also be noted. Roy Casares, 9513 Guess Street, addressed the Council in opposition to their protest to the Metropolitan Water District, the R-3 Development Study Committee, as not being representative enough, and denying him the privilege of smoking. Joe Wilt, 3621 Linda Lee Avenue, addressed the Council regarding their discussion earlier in the evening on the paving of alleys, recommending that a complete study be made including future alleys which may be needed. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council - 6 - 4-23-63 suggesting that City funds might be used to bring undedicated streets up to standards for acceptance by the City rather than spending funds to improve alleys. Homer Young, 9058 Marshall Street, addressed the Council regarding the appearance of the Rosemead Park. Harry Tullar, 8919 Bartel Avenue, addressed the Council regarding their ruling on smoking, and stating that at a future meeting he would like an explanation of the function of the League of California Cities. 22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Maude stated that he was resigning as Council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and would like to appoint Councilman Andersen to fill that position. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unarlmo:Jsly c--irried, that this appointment be ratified. B. Mayor Maude stated that he was resigning as Council appointee to the Park Board and would like to appoint Councilman Stead to fill that position. 10 It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this appointment be ratified. C. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, that the proposed extension of Bentel Avenue, from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue, be deleted from the General Plan and that a different designation be placed in the plan indicating ingress and egress be provided in its stead, and that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for report. Following discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. • D. Councilman Stead made inquiry regarding the appointment of the City representative to the Regional Library Advisory Board and Mayor Maude stated this would be taken care of at the next regular meeting. E.. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the matter of the joint 3 agreement between the Southern Pacific Company, the City of Temple City and the City of Rosemead for railroad crossing safety devices still remains to be settled. The last action of the City of Rosemead was to approve the agreement with the deletion of the last sentence in paragraph 4. The Southern Pacific Company has indicated they are willing to substitute a reworded paragraph 4. Attorney Watson briefly explained the new wording.and suggested that the Council consider approval of the provision suggested by Southern Pacific Company and that the Council consider authorizing execution of the agreement with this new paragraph 4 inserted in lieu of the present paragraph 4. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, that the Council approve the insertion of the new paragraph 4, and that the Mayor be authorized to execute this agreement. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 7 - C 4-23-63 F. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a problem has arisen concerning the sidewalk installation on Ivar Avenue. Administrative Assistant Wroe directed the Council's attention to a drawing on the blackboard showing the existing sidewalk and the portions which have been removed. Mr. Wroe advised the Council that it would cost the City $953. if all possible sections of the walk were salvaged, $1,313. or an additional $360 to completely replace the sidewalk. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the entire sidewalk be replaced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Phinney abstained from voting. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor Maude, and unanimously carried, that this meeting adjourn to a study session on the proposed zoning ordinance at 7:30 o'clock p.m., April 30, 1963. Meeting adjourned at 10:12 o'clock p.m. is MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 • - 8 -