CC - 12-26-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of December 26, 1962
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 pro tem Phinney at
8:00 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Stead.
The Invocation was delivered by Elder Dallas L. Hoegh of the
Latter Day Saints Church, Rosemead Ward.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: Andersen.
Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Wroe, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. DECEMBER 11, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING.
Councilman Maude requested that on page,3, item 11, paragraph 4,
the minutes be corrected by adding, "This relocation to incur
no cost to the city."
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that the minutes of December 11, 1962 be approved as
corrected.
4.. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor pro tem Phinney stated that the next five items on the agenda
were public hearings and requested anyone who wished to be heard
regarding any of these items to please stand and be sworn in.
No one responded.
5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GLENDON WAY 9000-9300 BLOCKS
SOUTH SIDE ONLY.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing open at
8:06 o'clock p.m.
City Administrator Farrell reported that 2,030.49 lineal feet
• of curb and gutter were installed and that there was 250 cubic
feet of extra ordinary excavation at a total cost of $4,597.00.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing closed at
8:07 o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-68. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (9000-9100-9200-9300 BLOCKS GLENDON
WAY)
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Mayor pro tem Phinney presented this resolution by title only
and stated further reading would be dispensed with if there were
no objections. There were no objections.
It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution No. 62-68 be adopted.
• 6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. HART STREET 3800 BLOCK BOTH SIDES.
Mayor pro ::em Phinney declared the public hearing open at
8:08 o`clock P.M.
City Administrator Farrell reported that 691 lineal feet of curb
and gutter was installed at a total cost of $1,554.75.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing closed at
8:09 o'cloc'c p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-69. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (3800 BLOCK HART STREET.)
Mayor pro tcm Phinne;~ requested this resolution read by title
• only, if there were no objections. There were no objections.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution No. 62-69 be adopted.
7. CONFIRMATICN OF ASSESSMENTS. GUESS STREET 9200-9300 BLOCKS
BOTH SIDES.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing open at
8:10 o'cl^c.. p.m.
City Acr.inistr,-tor Farrell reported that 2,992.45 lineal feet
of curb and' gutter was installed at a total cost of $6,733.01.
• Mayor pro test Phirnay declared the public hearing closed at
8:11 o'clon P.M.
RESOLUTION No. 62-7C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT AND ASSESSM=MiS THEREIN (9200 AND 9300 BLOCKS GUESS STREET)
Mayor pro tem Phinrey requested this resolution read by title
only, if there were no objections. There were no objections.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution No. 62-70 be adopted.
AD 8, 4400-4600 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE EAST SIDE. CURB AND GUTTER
INSTALLATION. (CONTINUED)
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had
checked the three carob trees just south of Mission Drive as
requested by the Council, and that these trees would have to
be removed if Delta Avenue is paved to a 40 foot width; one
tree will have to be removed if the street is paved to a 36
foot width. These trees are cracking the existing pavement.
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Mr:,Farrell further reported that 25 to 30 trees will have to
be removed for a 40 foot street width at an estimated cost of
$11500'.00.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing open at
8:15 o'clock p.m.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing closed at
• 8.16 o'clock p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the 4400 to 4600 blocks of Delta
Avenue be paved at a 40 foot width.
Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the City obtain two estimates
from private companies for tree removal on the 4400 to 4600
blocks of Delta Avenue.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that this improvement proceed.
9. 8400 BLOCK NORWOOD PLACE. BOTH SIDES. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATIOi,'
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing open at
8:30 o'clock p.m.
City Administrator Farrell reported that petitions have been
received representing 88% of the front footage on the north side
and 94% of the front footage on the south side.
Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the public hearing closed at
8:31 o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that this improvement proceed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. ORDINANCE NO. 104. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
• (1st Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT
CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON GLENDON WAY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
Mayor pro tem Phinney 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 Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that this ordinance be introduced.
I1. RESOLUTION NO. 62-71. RE: ANNEXATION TO METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATIONS SETFORTH IN THE FINAL ENGINEERING
REPORT BY THOMAS M. STETSON ON A SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SUPPLY FOR
UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DI-STRICT.
This resolution was presented in full by City Administrator
Farrell.
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It was moved by Maude, second,by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that Resolution No: 62-71 be adopted.
12. AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. RE: SAFETY DEVICES.
Attorney Boyko advised the Council that Attorney Watson is
researching this matter and recommended that action be withheld
until the next meeting.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously
carried, that this matter be continued to the next regular meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
13. REPORT ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND SETTING HEARING. TEMPLE
CITY BOULEVARD. GRAND AVENUE. EARLE STREET.
City Administrator Farrell reported the following improvement
projects completed and cost of construction as follows:
1. Temple City Boulevard - 4000 block west side - 1,055
square feet of sidewalk installed at a cost of $390.35.
• 2. Grand Avenue - 8300 block north side - 350 lineal feet
of curb and gutter and 420 square feet of approaches
installed at a cost of $968.10.
3. Earle Street - 4900 and 5000 blocks both sides - 902
lineal feet of curb and gutter, 2,171 square feet of
sidewalk and 195 square feet of approaches installed
at a cost of $2,904.70.
Following the recommendation of City Administrator Farrell,
it was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that public hearings be set for confirmations of
assessments on these three streets for January 8, 1963.
14. AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPANY. RE: CITY LIMIT SIGN
AT ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Southern
Pacific Company has sold a parcel of land on which a city limit
sign is located and this agreement is for the one remaining city
limit sign on Southern Pacific Company property. Mr. Farrell
advised the Council that the new owner of the property is willing
to continue the leasing.arrangement for the other city limit
sign for the same amount.
Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Phinney,
and unanimously carried that this matter be held over for one
month.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 62-72. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $24,408.06 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 1876 THROUGH 1906.
Mayor pro tem Phinney ordered 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.
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It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Resolution
No. 62-72 be adopted.
Rol) call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Andersen.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
None.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilman Maude reported that the newly elected officers for
the Chamber of Commerce are: Jack Adams, President; Bob
Shapiro, Vice President; and Ben Mandell, Treasurer.
18. COMMUNICATIONS
A. 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 January 3, 1963.
19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
R. K. McCaffree, Chamber of Commerce Manager, reported that there
were at least twice as many entries in the Christmas Lighting
Contest this year, and awards will be announced within the next
few days.
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20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Jackman requested the Council to consider the poss-
ibility of replacing parkway trees at City expense when a park-
way tree has been removed due to an improvement project.
Following discussion, Mayor pro tem Phinney ordered this matter
placed on the agenda for the second meeting in January.
B. Mayor pro tem Phinney requested the Council to consider the
order in which the roll call vote of the Council is taken as
he feels that by voting first the Mayor might be influencing
the Council. Mayor pro tem Phinney ordered this matter placed
on the agenda for discussion at the next regular meeting.
C. Councilman Maude requested that costs of electric devices which
will project papers under discussion on the wall for the benefit
of the audience be obtained and reported at the next meeting.
D. Councilman Stead requested that in the future the minutes reflect
the total costs of improvements and amounts of improvements
installed.
It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at
9:18 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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