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CC - 02-26-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 26, 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 Acting Mayor Noah A. Stump ® at 8:00 o'clock p.m.. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Farrell. The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Milam Ray Mott of the Latter Day Saints Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Wroe, Armstrong. Acting Mayor Stump returned the chair to Mayor Andersen. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. FEBRUARY 12, 1963 - REGULAR MEETING It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 12, 1963 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, advised the Council that the fire hydrant adjacent to his driveway had been moved and that he wants to disclaim any responsibility for any injury which might occur to anyone due to the present installation. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen stated that the next five items on the agenda were public hearings and requested anyone in the audience who wished to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. 5. 3700-3800 BLOCKS IVAR AVENUE WEST SIDE, CURB, GUTTER, APPROACH AND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION. (CONTINUED) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Mr. Wroe had met with property owners concerned with this project and they had decided they wanted a full width sidewalk. (From property line to curb.) Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:16 o'clock p.m. Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, and Harold Moos, 3811 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this improvement. C • • 2-26-63 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. Councilman Phinney stated that he would like the record to show that a good example of meter boxes being placed in the walk can be seen on the south side of Valley Boulevard from Ivar Avenue to Rosemead Boulevard. A Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as per the petition plus any additional improvements the property owners wish at their expense. 6. 4200-4300 BLOCKS IVAR AVENUE EAST SIDE, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been submitted representing 61.1% of the front footage. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:32 o'clock p.m. Esther Hignett, 4244 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this proposed improvement. . Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:34 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously . carried, that this improvement proceed. 7. 3400 BLOCK TWIN AVENUE BOTH SIDES CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell reported that petitions have been received representing 78.6% of the front footage on the west side of the street and 87.6% of the front footage on the east .side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:35 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 8. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS 9200 BLOCK ROSE STREET NORTH SIDE. City Administrator Farrell reported that this improvement project had been completed with the inatallation of 661.88 lineal feet of curb and gutter at a cost of $1,489.23. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:37 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 63-11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,.CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEND- ENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (9200 BLOCK ROSE STREET) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-11 be adopted. - 2 - C • 2-26-63 9. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS 8900 BLOCK LAWRENCE AVENUE BOTH SIDES City Administrator Farrell reported this improvement project completed with the installation of 1,115.61 lineal feet of curb and gutter at a cost of $2,510.13. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:38 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 63-12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEND- ENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (8900 BLOCK LAWRENCE AVENUE) Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-12 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. ORDINANCE NO. 105. ANNEXATION TO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DE- CLARING ITS INTENTION AND DESIRE TO HAVE CERTAIN TERRITORY WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES ANNEXED TO THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance presented by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 105 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 106. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. POUND REGULATIONS. (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING THE SALE OF CERTAIN ANIMALS AS NOVELTIES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance presented by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. be adopted. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. SAFETY DEVICES. City Administrator Farrell reported that a meeting with the cities of Temple City and El Monte and the Public Utilities Commission had been held and nothing really new had come out of this meeting. Mr. Farrell stated he has been furnished with - 3 - C • • 2-26-63 a copy of the state law which sets up the fund for Public Utilities Commission payments to cities. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen,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: Stead, Andersen.. Noes: Phinney, Maude, Jackman. Absent: None. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 63-13. SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 344. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT SENATE BILL 344 PROVIDING FOR INCREASED HIGHWAY USER TAXES Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read in full. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Resolution No. 63-13 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. RESOLUTION N0. 63-14. RE: LEGISLATION TO CONTROL.SALE AND USE OF DETERGENTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING WATER RECLAMATION. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution presented by title only and a brief explanation, if there were no objections.. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only and briefly explained its purpose. It was moved by Phinney, second byy Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-14 be adopted. 15. DISCUSSION OF GENERAL PLAN. City.Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the Council approve the future extension of Steele Street easterly to Muscatel Avenue as shown in the General Plan and that the first initial steps be taken to acquire the first lot at the east end of Steele Street to provide for this extension. City Administrator Farrell further advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the proposed extension of Lower Azusa Road to Mission Drive not be included in the General Plan and also that the proposed extensions of Ramona Boulevard to Marshall Street on both sides of Rosemead Boulevard i not be included in the General Plan. Following discussion; it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that the City Council consider the purchase of this property for the future extension of Steele Street and the City Administrator be instructed to contact the property owner regarding the City's interest in the property and possible negotiations. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 4 - C, J C 2-26-63 0 Following further discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council delete the proposed realignment of Steele Street easterly of Ivar Avenue from the General Plan. Following discussion of the Lower Azusa Road extension and the extensions of Ramona Boulevard, Mayor Andersen stated that perhaps the Planning Commission could consider these matters • at their study session tomorrow evening. NEW BUSINESS 16. RESOLUTION NO. 63-15. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,080.88 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1987 THROUGH 2010. 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 Noah A. Stump presented this resolution by title • only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 63-15 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None, Absent: None. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 63-16. ADOPTING WAGE RATES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AS- CERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING WAGE RATES. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a brief explanation by the attorney, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only and explained its necessity. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 63-16 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Jackman, Maude, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 63-17. APPOINTING CITY TREASURER. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING HUBERT E. FOUTZ AS CITY TREASURER. At the request of Mayor Andersen, Attorney Boyko read this . resolution in full. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-17 be adopted. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO CITY TREASURER The Oath of office was administered to Mr. Foutz by City Clerk Farrell. - 5 - • C 2-26-63 Mayor Andersen presented retiring with a certificate of Appreciation Mrs. Alice Stump a Happy Birthday. 0 City Treasurer Noah A. Stump from the City and wished City Treasurer Hubert Foutz assumed his seat at the Council table. • 19. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES CALENDAR Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the California Contract Cities Association had prepared a calendar for the hosting of regular monthly meetings and Rosemead is scheduled for November, 1963. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve hosting the November, 1963 meeting of the California Contract Cities Association. 20. STREET NAME SIGNS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that sample street name signs have been located at the corner of Ralph • Street and Rio Hondo Avenue for several months. The signs have a light yellow background, green lettering and a red rose. These signs cost $21.35 per set in lots of 100. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that new subdivisions are required to install street name signs and it might be well for the Council to decide whether the new or old signs are to be used in the two sub- divisions going in at this time. Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that the City use this sign layout for replacement purposes including this color scheme. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. / Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that the City adopt as policy of naming streets that north-south streets be "avenues" and east-west streets be. "streets" or • "drives". It was moved by Stead, that this matter be tabled. Motion died for lack of second. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, as a substitute motion, that any new streets follow this arrangement and that the Council be provided with a list by the staff of any pro- posed changes for action within sixty days. Roll call vote on the substitute motion as follows: Ayes: Stead. Noes: Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Absent: None. Roll call vote on the original motion as follows: Ayes: Phinney Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: Stead. Absent: None. • COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 21. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. PROPOSED EXTENSION OF STEELE STREET EASTERLY TO MUSCATEL AVENUE. This recommendation was discussed under Item 15-General Plan. - 6 - C 2-26-63 Mayor Andersen t!eclared a short recess and requested the Council to meet on a personnel matter during this recess in the office of the City Administrator. Meeting recessed at 10:40 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:50 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would like to bring up a non-agenda matter at this time. There were no objections. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that the salary of the Administrative Assistant be adjusted to Range 25, Step C effective at the end of six months employment. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 22. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. A. MINIMUM LOT AREA PER APARTMENT UNIT. B. R-3 DEVELOPMENT STUDY COMMITTEE. • Frank DiNoto, ~•Iernber of the Economic Development Committee, advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee recommends to the City Council that an urgency ordinance be adopted requiring a minimum of 1200 square feet of lot area per apartment unit. Chairman DiNoto explained that it is the Committee's desire to prevent sub-standard developments which will later become slum areas and that this recommendation goes hand in hand with the second recommendation to the Council that the Council appoint a committee to study requirements for R-3 developments in the City of Rosemead and prepare a report of any changes which would be beneficial. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council appoint an R-3 development study committee immediately as suggested. 0 The Council agreed that this should be a five member committee. Councilman Maude stated there would be a meeting tomorrow night of the Park Board and Norman Johnson, County Director of Parks and Recreation would be present. Mayor Andersen excused Attorney Boyko at 11:13 o'clock p.m. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the St. George property at the northeast corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and Marshall Street has been cleared in conformance with the agreement and he of-luld like authorization to pay the $2,500.00 which had been retained. It was moved by Anders;=:n, second by Jackman, that the Council authorize the payment of $2,500.00 to E. A. St. George in con- formance with the previous agreement. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 7 - C ~ • 2-26-63 23. COMMUNICATIONS A. WHITTIER JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was acknowledging receipt of the Council's recommendation regarding the proposed location of the new Junior College. B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the regular Board of Directors meeting to be held March 7, 1963. C. PHILIP E. WATSON, COUNTY ASSESSOR (Not on agenda) This communication advised the City that copies of the assess- ment rolls will not be available until after July. D. MAYOR SAMUEL YORTY, CITY OF LOS ANGELES. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was an invitation to the Council to attend the Saint Patrick's Day Celebration and be seated with the Honorary Chairmen. • E. SHERIFF PETER J. PITCHESS. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication disclaimed any affilietion with a publication called "Star and Shield". 24. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, stated his approval of a City Beautification Committee. Mr. Schorr made reference to the yellow building at the intersection of Rosemead and Valley Boulevards and suggested an investigation by the Beautification Committee. B. Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, recommended that street names • be painted on curbs. C. Hubert Foutz, 3731 Muscatel Avenue, stated there is a need for house numbers that are visible from the street. 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Phinney requested that, 1) the City Administrator request the water company and the gas company to re-align and/or replace meter boxes, lids and frames to conform to the level of the sidewalk on the south side of Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. 2) that the Post Office Department be requested to repair the post on which the mail box is located on the south side of Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and'" °y Boulevard. 3) that the City Administrator have removed one unused three inch light standard badly in need . of p in on the south side of Valley Boulevard between Ivar Ave.rue and Boulevard. 4) that the City Administrator obtain' estimates for patching and leveling the twelve worst spots in the walk area on Valley Boulevard, south side, between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard. 5) that the trash cans be repainted. B. Councilman Maude requested that an estimate be obtained on the cost of correcting the water problem on the northeast corner of Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard. - 8 - C 2-26-63 C. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the Treasurer and each of the Planning Commissioners who attend the Fourth Annual Conference of the California Contract Cities in Palm Springs be allowed not more than $70.00 for registration, transportation, lodging, food and incidentals. Following discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Maude. Noes: Stead, Jackman, Andersen. Absent: None. D. Mayor Andersen advised the Council he was in receipt of a resolution from the City of Lakewood requesting the State Legislature to amend the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to provide for local responsibe representation. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that a similar resolution be prepared for consideration. E. Councilman Stead reported that he had attended the hearing in E1 Monte regarding the proposed vacation of Merced Street right-of-way. Councilman Stead stated this was a very interesting and orderly hearing and the Council voted unanimously to vacate this right-of-way. F. City Administrator Farre been notified that it is estimate completed prior advised the Council that estimates an increase of be $250.00. 1 advised the Council that he had still possible to have a population to the June apportionments. He the Regional Planning Commission 1,000. Cost of this survey would It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, that this survey be authorized. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Andersen. Noes: Jackman. Absent: None. G. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that paveouts have already cost more than $4,000.00 over the amount budgeted and requested an additional appropriation. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, that the Council appropriate from the reserves $25,000.00 to the paveout account. Poll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by,Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 o'clock midnight. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 9 -