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CC - 03-12-630 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 12, 1963 A regular meeting of the City Council d= the City of Rosemead was held in the Council chambers, 8815 East Valley Boulevard. • The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:02 o1clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist 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. FEBRUARY 19, 1963 - ADJOURNED MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 19, 1963 be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen requested that page 6, item 20, paragraph 4, of the minutes of February 26, 1963 be corrected to read, "that north-south streets and avenues be "avenues" and east-west streets and avenues be "streets". Mayor Andersen advised the Council that two typographical errors • on page 8, item 25A, 2) and 3) had been corrected to read between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 26, 1963 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 100. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. BUILDING, ELECTRICP • AND PLUMBING CODES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT CERTAIP BUILDING CODE, THAT CERTAIN ELECTRICAL CODE AND THAT CERTAIN PLUMBING CODE, ALL CONTAINED IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING LAWS, 1962 EDITION, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. • C 3-12-63 Attorney Watson explained Government Code requirements for a public hearing when adopting ordinances by reference. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance presented by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. • 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 Jackman, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 100 be adopted. , Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. AWARD OF CONTRACT - RUBIO WASH BRIDGE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City is in receipt of a letter from N. H. Templin, Road Commissioner, recommending the awarding of the contract to Pentaco-Rados. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, that the Council award the job to Pentaco-Rados and authorize execution of the contract on a form prepared by the City Attorney. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Harry Higley, 8518 Valley Boulevard, requested that the Council give consideration to permitting access from his property to Walnut Grove Avenue when this bridge is installed. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he has dis- cussed this request with the engineers who recommend strongly against a driveway installation at this point. Mr. Farrell recommended that a decision be withheld until the bridge is completed. • 7. RESOLUTION NO. 63-18. RE: ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 2176, STATUTES 1961. (MOBILE HOME PARKS) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 2176, STATUTES 1961, RELATING TO MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS Attorney Watson explained that this resolution was to clarify a stand previously taken by the City with respect to mobile homes and mobile home parks. Mayor Andersen 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 Phinney, second byy Stead, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-15 be adopted. 8. RESOLUTION N0. 63-19. RE: LEGISLATION TO AMEND MTA ACT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE- QUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY ACT TO PROVIDE FOR LOCAL RESPONSIVE REPRESENT- ATION. - 2 - lJ C 3-12-63 C Attorney Watson read this resolution in full at the request of Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-19 be adopted. Mayor Andersen stated that Mrs. Ida Anderson, 8820 Valley Boulevard, had stated earlier that there was a matter she wished to present to the Council, and requested she do so at this time. Mrs. Anderson requested that a letter she had received be read and explained to her. Councilman Maude read in full a letter from Robert B. Heuer of the Los Angeles County Department of Real Estate Management, advising Mr, and Mrs. Anderson of the appointment of two appraisers by the Board of Supervisors to appraise additional properties for the Regional Library Site. Attorney Watson advised Mrs. Anderson to contact Mr. Heuer to determine the official action that has been taken. 9. GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION. REPORT RE: LAND ACQUISITION FOR STEELE STREET EXTENSION. REPORT RE: SIGNAL INSTALLATION GLENDON WAY AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the proposed realignment of Steele Street at Ivar Avenue be left in the General Plan. Following receipt of this Planning Commission report and discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council reaffirm its action of February 26, 1963, on the realignment of Steele Street easterly of Ivar Avenue, and that it be deleted from the General Plan. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the.Planning Commission recommended that the proposed street shown on the east side of Rosemead Boulevard between Marshall Street and Glendon Way be deleted from the General Plan and that the proposed • street shown on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard between Marshall Street and Glendon Way be left in the General Plan. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that the General Plan conform to the Planning Commission re- commendation on the proposed extensions of Ramona Boulevard to Marshall Street; that the extension easterly of Rosemead Boule- vard be deleted from the General Plan and the extension westerly of Rosemead Boulevard be left in the General Plan. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Maude, Phinney, Noes: Jackman. Absent: None. Councilman Stead abstained from voting. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had contacted the owner of the lot at the east end of Steele Street • easterly of Gernert Avenue and the owner indicated that he wishes to go ahead with his plans to build on this lot and did not want to discuss a price for the lot. Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Maude, that the Council request the staff to secure the necessary appraisal and any additional pertinent information to permit the Council to take definate action regarding this proposed extension of Steele Street at the earliest possible meeting. - 3 - C 3-12-63 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Phinney. Absent: None. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that the Council propose deletion from the General Plan of the extension of Bentel Avenue from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue and refer this matter back to the Planning Commission for its report. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council have a study session to consider the General Plan on March 19, 1963 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 63-20. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $20,101.68 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2011 THROUGH 2043. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objection; There were no objections. City Treasurer Hubert E. Foutz read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Resolution No. 63-20 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 11. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION RE: CROSSING GUARD AT MISSION DRIVE AND EARLE STREET. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that checks made of this crossing showed that it no longer qualified for a crossing guard and therefore, the Commission recommended that the Council discontinue crossing guard service at Mission Drive and Earle Street. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this Traffic Commission re- commendation and discontinue crossing guard service at this location. COMMITTEE REPORTS 12. PARK BOARD Councilman Maude reported that five representatives from the County were present at the Park Board meeting and lengthy explanations were presented. Councilman Stead reported: In addition to the Park Board members, there were in attend- ance - from the.County Park and Recreation Department: - 4 - C • • 3-12-63 Norman Johnson, Ed Haines, Lee Lucas, Julie Arnstein and Don Gambril, who is also Swim Coach - and from the City of Rosemead: Mayor pro tem John Phinney, Councilman Stuart Maude (Park Board member), and Councilman Henry Stead, and City Administrator Milton Farrell and Bob Lief from the Alhambra Post Advocate. The discussion, which entended beyond ten o'clock, centered on the costs of operating the swimming pool - with the re- sultant deficit of $12,000 to $16,000 in the swimming pool budget. The swimming pool was empty - having just been repainted. The cost of this job was reported as about $4,000, with a "guarantee" that was of questionable value in the minds of some of the Board members - it could have been done for $600 or $700 less by another bidder who would give no guarantee, according to the president of the Board. The job is expected to be good fora: least three years. In comparing operating costs with the Monterey Park pool it was pointed out that the Rosemead facilities are more elaborate; and there was difference of opinion as to the completeness of the Monterey Park pool's budget figures. • Considerable discussion was given to the staffing of the pool - how many were needed, and for how many hours. In considering the "safety factor" it was pointed out that Rosemead's is an extra large pool, with an extra large deck, to be kept under observation. Could one less life guard be used? Could someone other than a regular life guard take care of the wading pool? Could the manager release some of the staff for parts of days if the weather was bad and the attendance poor - at what attendance count could this be done? Would it be possible to cut out some of the heating? It was pointed out that most pools do operate at a loss. A visitor inquired as to the amount of the total Park budget. The answer of $100,000 was given. This subject was not pursued. . The president inquired if Don Gambril could be pool manager. This brought on a little discussion, then the indication that he probably could if he again passed the qualifying test. There seemed to be some agreement to make an effort to reduce the staffing cost. 13. COMMUNICATIONS. A. CITY OF OAKDALE. RE: ASSEMBLY BILLS 316 AND 462. Mayor Andersen stated that copies of the bills have not been received, therefore, this matter would be deferred until they arrive. B. WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the March "Early Bird" breakfast meeting to be held Tuesday, March 19th at Clifton's Cafeteria in Eastland. C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was notification of - 5 - C 3-12-63 L March meeting to be held in Manhattan Beach on March 21, 1963. 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, advised the Council that Supervisor Bonelli will be a guest at the Associated Chambers of Commerce dinner to be held at the Inn of the Santa Fe Trail. B. Harry Higley, 851B Valley Boulevard, advised the Council that he would like to propose rezoning to conform with the General Plan at the time the plan is adopted. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he would appoint the R-3 Development Study Committee at this time as previously authorized. Mayor Andersen appointed the following: Henry E. Stead, Temporary Chairman Stuart H. Maude, Joseph C. Wilt, R. K. McCaffree, and Frank DiNoto. B. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that the Council reconsider their action of February 26, 1963, regarding the Southern Pacific safety devices. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Maude. Absent: None. Motion being reconsidered as follows: "That the City enter into the agreement for the installation of crossing gates as submitted with the elimination of the last sentence of paragraph 4 of the agreement." Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Stead. Noes: Maude, Phinney. Absent: None. • There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned to 7:30 o'clock p.m., March 19, 1963. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 6 -