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CC - 02-12-63CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 12, 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. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Nelson of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. • Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JANUARY 22, 1963-REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that the minutes of January 22, 1963 be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen requested that a typographical error be corrected on page 3, line 4, second word to be changed from "by" to "be". Mayor Andersen also requested that page 4, line 6 be changed to read "Any offer of reimbursement". Councilman Phinney, with agreement of second, changed his motion to approve as corrected, and motion carried unanimously. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, advised the Council that he had first appeared before the Council on November 26, 1962, regarding the location of the fire hydrant on his property line, and he would like to know when he could expect an answer. Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Schorr that this matter has been turned over to the Los Angeles County Fire Department and is out of the hands of the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the next four items • were public hearings and requested those in the audience who desired to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. 5. 9000-9100 BLOCKS GUESS STREET BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions had been received representing 89.7% of the front footage on the C 2-12-63 0 south side of the street and 89.7% of the front footage on the north side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:10 o'clock p.m. Albert Zimmerman, 9028-36 Guess Street, addressed the Council in opposition to 30 foot streets.. Mr. Zimmerman also voiced • several other complaints regarding the City. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:15 o'clock p.m.. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that this improvement proceed. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead,. Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. 3900 BLOCK HART STREET EAST SIDE, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions • have been received representing 68.5% of the front footage on the east side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:17 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:18 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 7. 3700-3800 BLOCKS IVAR AVENUE WEST SIDE, CURB, GUTTER, APPROACH AND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been received represen.ting.65.6% of the front footage. • Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:19 o'clock p.m. Harold Moos, 3811 Ivar Avenue, Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, and Anthony E. Archambault, 3831 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council in opposition to the narrow parkway and meters being placed in the sidewalk. Following discussion, it was moved b/ Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this hearing be continued to the next regular meeting, City Administrator Farrell to meet with the engineers and interested property owners to work out a solution prior to that meeting. 0 Public hearing continued at 8:37 o'clock p.m. 8. 9200 BLOCK RIO DELL STREET BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell reported that petitions have been received representing 79.6% of the front footage on the north side of the street. The petition for the south side of the street has not yet been returned. - 2 - • • C 2-12-63 Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:38 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:39 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES. Mayor Andersen made inquiry as to the number of Councilmen who will be able to attend this conference. Councilman Jackman requested that registration not be made for him though he will attend if possible. The other four Councilmen indicated they would attend. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Planning Commission has requested that funds be allocated for Commission use rather than deciding the number of commissioners to attend. • Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the Planning Commission be allowed to spend up to $400.00 for expenses for this conference. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. ORDINANCE NO. 100. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. BUILDING, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, THAT CERTAIN 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. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be necessary to set a public hearing on this ordinance. 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. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that Ordinance No. 100 be introduced and public hearing be set for March 12. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 11. ORDINANCE NO. 105. ANNEXATION TO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING 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. - 3 - C 2-12-63 0 Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 105 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Maude abstained from voting. 0 12. RESOLUTION NO. 63-10. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $45,243.06 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1951 THROUGH 1986. 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 read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Resolution No. 63-10 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude, Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - APPROVAL OF ADDITION OF TWO LOTS TO TRACT 27479. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the developers of this property had acquired additional property and requested approval of the addition of two lots to the subdivision. The Planning Commission recommends approval by the City Council. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the recommendation of the • Planning Commission and approve the addition of two lots to Tract 27479. COMMITTEE REPORTS 14. None. 15. COMMUNICATIONS. A. R. EDWARD DODGE, JR. RE: NEIGHBORHOOD PARK. City Administrator Farrell read in full this communication requesting a neighborhood park on the property proposed for a future street west of Delta Street, north of Wells Street. Mayor Andersen instructed City Administrator Farrell to make a complete study of this property and report back to the Council. B. CITY OF ALHAMBRA. RE: LEGISLATION TO CONTROL SALE AND USE OF DETERGENTS. This resolution adopted by the City of Alhambra was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. - 4 - C • • 2-12-63 It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that a similar resolution be prepared for consideration by the Council. C. LOS ANGELES COUNTY POUND DEPARTMENT. RE: PROPOSED ORDINANCE. This communication requesting adoption of an ordinance prohibit- ing the sale of small animals as novelties was presented by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that a similar ordinance be prepared for consideration by the Council at the meeting to be held next week. D. H. ZINDER AND ASSOCIATES. This communication advised the City of this firm's services with respect to parking districts. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this communi- cation would be referred to the Economic Development Committee. There were no objections. E. CITY OF PICO RIVERA. RE: LOCATION OF JUNIOR COLLEGE. 40 This communication requesting a recommendation with regard to the proposed sites of a new Junior College was read in full by Mayor Andersen. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that a letter be sent to the Whittier Junior College District endorsing the northwest site. F. LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE. RE: ROSEMEAD DAY. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication advised the Council of the Rosemead Race on April 24, 1963. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, and stated that he would attend if able to do so. G. TOWN HALL. RE: CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS AWARD. I, Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication concerned nominations for civic achievement awards. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. H. EARLY BIRD BREAKFAST - WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this breakfast would be held February 19th at Clifton's Eastland and the program will be "Westinghouse Transit Expressway". 1. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was notification of the regular February meeting to be held February 20th at the Tahitian Village in Downey. J. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) This communication advised the Council of the presentation to be made by Mr. Sixten Holmquist on a privately financed monorail at 2:00 o clock p.m., February 28th, before the Board of Super- visors and invited the Council to attend. - 5 - • C 2-12-63 0 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL A. Walter Mazur, 3829 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding their action earlier in the evening with respect to the Junior College site.. B. Harold Moos, 3811 Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council regarding • the Boulevard Stop sign at Ivar Avenue and Marshall Street. Mayor Andersen requested Mr. Moos to contact the Traffic Commission regarding this matter.. C. Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, addressed the Council recommend- ing R-3 zoning on Guess Street from Rosemead Boulevard to Rio Hondo Avenue. 17, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen reported that he, Councilman Stead, Lloyd Walters and R. K. McCaffree had attended a hearing before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on 9323 Valley Boulevard.. Results of the hearing are not yet known. • B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council' that the Plans and Specifications have been received for the bridge over the Rubio Wash on Walnut Grove Avenue. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this project will be using Gas Tax funds and therefore State approval of the plans is necessary before the Council can approve.. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City has received written approval from the State. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the Rubio Wash bridge on Walnut Grove Avenue and authorize advertising for bids. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead, Phinney, Maude,. Jackman, Andersen. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order the opening of bids at 4:00 o'clock p.m., March 5, 1963. There were no objections. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that improvement projects have been completed as follows: Lawrence Street, 8900 block, 1,120.61 lineal feet of curb and gutter installed at a cost of $2,521.38. Rose Street, 9200 block, 661.88 lineal feet of curb and gutter installed at a cost of $1,489.23. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that hearing be set to confirm these assessments for 0 February 26, 1963. D. Mayor Andersen requested the Council to send in suggestions for discussion at the California Contract Cities Conference. E. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned to a personnel session and advised the audience that the meeting would reconvene by 10:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:00 o'clock p.m. - 6 - .;r C 2-12-63 0 F. Mayor Andersen announced that the Council has chosen Hubert E. Foutz as City Treasurer. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the appointment of Mr. Foutz as City Treasurer be ratified. G. Councilman Maude reported that the Park Board will meet with Norman Johnson on February 27, 1963, to try and work out a plan for greater saving in the operation of the park. H. Councilman Maude reported that the Parking Committee of the Economic Development Committee will soon be meeting to study the four quadrants around Rosemead Boulevard and Valley Boulevard. 1. Councilman Maude advised the Council that he had attended the Radar demonstration conducted recently in Temple City. J. Councilman Maude reported that the Chamber of Commerce has completed their budget and will be submitting it in the near future. K. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had attended the meeting with the Public Utilities Commission, • City of El Monte and City of Temple City. Following short discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered the matter of the safety devices at railroad crossings placed on the next agenda for final disposition. There being no further business, Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned to February 19, 1963 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:38 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 J - 7 -