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CC - 04-09-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 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 Andersen at 8:00 o'clock p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Stead. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. is Ex officio: Watson,Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MARCH 26, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING. Councilman Stead requested that the minutes of March 26, 1963, be corrected on page 2, item 7, paragraph 6, to read, " Council- man Stead requested that the record show the number of property owners in the area from Valley Boulevard, north to the Muscatel School, between Ivar Avenue and Muscatel Avenue." (There are approximately seven property owners in this area.`) It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 26, 1963, be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mayor Andersen introduced Inspector Earle of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Inspector Earle stated he was appearing on behalf of Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess to present new credentials to the Council. Inspector Earle made the presentations and Mayor Andersen re- quested that Inspector Earle convey the thanks of the Council to Sheriff Pitchess. Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street, and Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, addressed the Council regarding the removal and replacement of a section of curb in front of their property. Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Bartman and Mr. Schorr to contact the City Administrator regarding this matter. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 3400 BLOCK GAYDON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard regarding this matter to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. • C 4-9-63 0 City Administrator Farrell reported that petitions have been received representing 75% of the front footage on the west side of the street and 61% of the front footage on the east side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:12 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed. • It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. CITY OF OAKDALE REQUEST. RE:. ASSEMBLY BILLS 316 AND 462. Administrative Assistant Wroe presented a brief summary of these two bills. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that this matter be received, noted and filed. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 63-22. SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1958. RE: GAS TAX. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1958. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full at the request of Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-22 be adopted. 8. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT RE: MUSCATEL SCHOOL SITE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council alter the General Plan to show Muscatel School development moved north to the • present south boundary of the school property. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the report of the Planning Commission and that the General Plan be altered in conformance with this recommendation: Considerable discussion was held regarding possible alterations of indications designating future streets in the General Plan. No action was taken. 9. LAND ACQUISITION REPORT. STEELE STREET EAST OF GERNERT AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell adivsed the Council that this property had been appraised for $4,500. by Harrison R. Baker, Jr. This . figure does not include severance damage. Steve Legace, 8752 Steele Street, addressed the Council regarding this matter. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that the owner of the property in question be permitted to proceed with the development of his property and that a building permit be issued. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 2 - r C 4-9-63 0 It was moved by f:~ or Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney, that the Council refer to the Planning Commission for report, the recommendation to remove the proposed extension of Steele Street westerly of Muscatel Avenue from the General Plan. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Maude, Phinney. Noes: Jackman, Stead. Absent: None. • 10. REPORT RE: VALLEY BOULEVARD, SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN IVAR AVENUE AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell reported the following: 1. Mailbox in front of 8950 East Valley - Postmaster contacted and the post office.will replace the old post and fill holes in the cement. 2. Old light standard - This unit is an old boulevard stop warning light and will require a permit from the State for removal. 3. Water meter boxes - Three were found to be some- what below grade. The Water Company was contacted • and the condition has been corrected. 4. Gas meter Installations - Three locations had vari- ous cracks and chips in the boxes. The Southern Counties Gas Company was advised of the defects and replacements have been made. 5. Condition of sidewalk - There are three cracked sections of sidewalk and four locations where there is some grade separation that could cause toe stub- bing. Remedial action could be anything from patch- ing to complete replacement of the sidewalk. Patching would cost an estimated $200.00. 6. Trash containers - Griegorian Disposal Company has been contacted and the containers are being painted and will be back in service by mid-April. Mayor Andersen instructed the City Administrator to proceed wth the removal of the old light standard. (Item 2) NEW BUSINESS It. ORDINANCE NO. REQUIREMENTS OF TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this had been drawn as a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 63-23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE STANDARDS FOR THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF PEACE OFFICERS WHICH HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING. Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full at the request of Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-23 be adopted. - 3 - PA C 4-9-63 12. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ELECTION. DISCUSSION. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that an election will be held at the next meeting of the California Contract Cities Association and instructions should be given to the City's representative. Councilman Stead advised the Council that in addition to the • election of officers a vote will also be held on a proposed change in the by-laws. Councilman Stead presented the proposed change to the Council. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City's representative be instructed to vote no on the proposed by-laws change. It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Stead be designated the voting representative of the City for this meeting. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would instruct the representative to use his own best judgement in voting for the association officers. There were no objections. • 13. CONSENT TO DEDICATE. IVAR AVENUE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this was a Permit to Enter for Construction Purposes and Consent to Dedicate duly executed by the property owner. A section of the sidewalk being installed will be on this property. It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this Permit to Enter for Construction Purposes and Consent to Dedicate and authorize recordation. 14. PROPOSED CHANGES IN PARK DISTRICT LAW. DISCUSSION. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a number of changes in the Park District law were drawn up by the City Administrator and City Attorney, most of which were adopted by the 1961 Legislature but at the last minute a provision was included in the enabling act which prevents the City Government from select- ing the directors of the Park District even though the district is reorganized. The purpose of an amendment to the law would be to add to the law a provision enabling the selection of directors of the district by the City Council whether the district is newly created or a reorganized district. it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen, that the Council authorize the City staff to proceed with the drafting and introduction of the necessary legislation. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 15. ORDINANCE NO. 107. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. OFF-STREET PARKING. (Introduction) 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. - 4 - 0 C 4-9-63 9 Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this item was placed on the agenda at his request as he felt the original ordinance was poorly worded as it left a vacant area in the requirements. Attorney Watson gave a brief explanation of the proposed change. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only at the request of Mayor Andersen. it was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, that Ordinance No. 107 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 63-24. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $25,726.8.1_ DEMANDS NUMBERS 2073 THROUGH 2104. . Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no • objections. There were no objections. 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 Maude, that Resolution No. 63-24 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS AT MUSCATEL AVENUE ON MARSHALL STREET. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended the installation of boulevard stop signs on Marshall Street at Muscatel Avenue for the duration of the Walnut Grove Avenue detour. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. 18. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Councilman Stead advised the Council that the 11=3 Development Study Committee would meet April 10, 1963, at 5:15 o'clock p.m. in the Council Chambers. 19. COMMUNICATIONS • A. ROSEMEAD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTY. This communication requesting a contribution or gift was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this would not be a legal expenditure of funds. - 5 - C 4-9-63 B. RESIDENTS OF TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND OLNEY STREET. This petition signed by 15 residents requested that correct- ive measures be taken with respect to the crossgutter on Temple City Boulevard at Olney Street. Mayor Andersen instructed the City Administrator to check this • matter out with the Engineers. C. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. _ - City Administrator Farrell presented this communication" , written to the Public Utilities Commission from Southern Pacific Company, stating the company's willingness to par- ticipate in the installation of safety devices at Temple City Boulevard, in full for the Council's information. D. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. This communication explaining the new policy of the Assessor's office not to furnish advance information on assessments was summarized by Mayor Andersen. it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Jackman, • that a letter be written by the City Administrator to Assessor Philip Watson commending him for the stand he has taken. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Phinney. Absent: None. 20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a resolution had been prepared concerning the population survey authorized by the Council. • RESOLUTION NO. 63-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT AND PRO- VIDING FOR THE NECESSARY ACTION TO OBTAIN A POPULATION SURVEY IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-25 be adopted. ELECTION 22. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for the office of Mayor. Councilman Stead nominated Councilman Phinney for the office of Mayor. Mayor Andersen nominated Councilman Maude for the office of Mayor. Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street, commended Mayor Andersen for the outstanding job he had done as Mayor of the City. - 6 - C 4-9-63 9 It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed. Election was conducted by secret ballot. City Administrator Farrell and Attorney Watson counted the ballots and announced that Councilman Maude had received three votes and Councilman Phinney had received two votes. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that this vote be made unanimous. Mayor Maude assumed the Chair. 23. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM. Mayor Maude declared nominations open for the office of Mayor pro tem. Councilman Stead nominated Councilman Phinney for the office of Mayor pro tem. Mayor Maude nominated Councilman Andersen forthe office of Mayor pro tem. It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed. Election was conducted by secret ballot. City Administrator Farrell and Attorney Watson counted the ballots and announced that Councilman Phinney had received three votes and Councilman Andersen had received two votes. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this vote be made unanimous. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Stead, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to April 16, 1963, 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 o'clock p.m. 0 MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 7 -