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CC - 12-11-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of December 11, 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 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 Robert Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. • Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 27, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 27, 1962, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN-THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. SPECIAL PRESENTATION • 5. FILM PREPARED BY THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSOCIATION. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the gentlemen who would make this presentation would not arrive before 9:00 o'clock p.m. therefore, he would defer this item until later in the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen requested anyone in the audience wishing to be heard in connection with any of the Public Hearings to please stand and be sworn in a this time. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. • 6. 4400-4600 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE. EAST SIDE. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 68.4% of the front footage in this area. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m n u C 12-11-62 F__1 u Everett Smith, 8402 Mission Drive, advised the Council that if possible he wanted the three carob trees on the side of his property saved. Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this Public Hearing be continued to the next regular meeting, and the City Administrator instructs;: to investigate the possibility of saving these parkway trees. • Mayor Andersen declared this Public Hearing continued at 8:20 o'clock p.m. ' 7. 3700-POR3800 BLOCKS [VAR AVENUE. EAST SIDE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 789 of the front footage in this area. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:22 o'clock r, Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:23 o'clock p,m. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Mat-4R, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 8. 4800 BLOCK WILLARD AVENUE. WEST SIDE. CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council thc.* nptiti^ns have been,submitted.representing 83% of the front rootage in the area. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hepr'^.-j open at 8:24 o'clock p.m. Ralph Corwin, 4825 Willard Avenue, expressed his appreciation to the City for negotiating an annual contract for improvement projects which provides a cost advantage to residents, and thanked the City for the business like way in which these pro- jects are handled. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. ORDINANCE NO. 103. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON STEELE STREET AND ON RAMONA BOULEVARD • AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and gave a brief summary of the contents of the ordinance. - 2 - • C .1.2-11-62 0 It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 103 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,.Stead. Noes: None Absent: None. 10. FINAL APPROVAL TRACT 27012. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that they previously approved the tentative tract map last February. Administrative Assistant Wroe called attention to the map posted on the bulletin board. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the agreements and bonds and recommendations were in order for approval. it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, thatthe Council approve the tract map, accept the streets and easements as offered for dedication on said map and accept the three work agreements and bonds. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None, Absent: None. • 11. REPORT. RE: LOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANT. GUESS STREET. City Administrator Farrell stated that the Council had copies of the letters from the Fire Department and the California' Water.and Telephone Company concerning this matter. Mr. Farrell. also presented a report regarding the number of instances that have arisen in the past concerning locations of hydrants and utility poles. Mr. Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, and Mr. Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street addressed the Council regarding this matter. Councilman Stead requested that the minutes show the fifth paragraph of the letter from the Fire Department, which read as follows: • Both Mr. Schorr and his neighbor to the east should.be made aware of the fact that if the hydrant is moved in either direction it would materially reduce the legal parking space in front of the lot involved. If the hydrant were moved to the east it would have to go about six feet in order to maintain required clearance from existing domestic water service facilities. This would leave a maximum of about 16 feet of legal parking space in front of this lot. Should the hydrant be moved to the west of Mr. Schorr's driveway, it would leave approximately 20 feet of legal parking space in front.of his lot. Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that this City Council go on record favoring the re- location by the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District of the fire hydrant at 9241 Guess Street, upon the written request of the owners of property at 9241 Guess 'Street and 9245 Guess Street, and that the City Clerk be directed to transmit a copy of this minute order to said Los Angeles County Fire Protection District. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: None. -,3 - C 12-11-62 0 12. RESOLUTION NO. 62-65. PARTISAN MUNICIPAL OFFICES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ANY LEGISLATION PERMITTING OR SANCTIONING THE USE OF PARTISAN POLITICAL LABELS BY MUNICIPAL OFFICE Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-65 be adopted. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the representatives from the Water District had arrived and stated that Agenda Item 5 could be presented at this time. 5.. UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER DISTRICT PRESENTATION. City Administrator Farrell introduced Mr. W. K. Foerster representing the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District. Following the showing of the film, Mr. Foerster and Mr. David Fiscus of the California Water and Telephone Company answered questions from the Council and the audience. Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that a resolution favoring annexation to the Metropolitan Water District be prepared,for consideration at the next meeting. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 10:07 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:17 o'clock p.m. 13. REPORT. RE: FINANCIAL STATEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in answer to Councilman Stead's questions concerning the "Accounts Re- ceivable" and "Due From Other Funds" accounts, the items included were substantially as reported at the last meeting. One important omission in the last report was that the "Due From Other Funds" account includes the "dry period" financing for the street lighting district. Therefore, this amount ($15,350:09) should be substantially reduced after receipt of taxes. NEW BUSINESS 14. RESOLUTION NO. 62-66. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $48,344.35 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1848 THROUGH 1875. 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. 62-66 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead., Noes: None. Absent: None. - 4 - C 12-11-62 15. RESOLUTION NO. 62-67. SUPPORTING SAFETY COUNCIL PROGRAM. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM OF THE GREATER LOS ANGELES CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL City Administrator Farrell read in full the communication from the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Safety Council request- ing adoption of this resolution. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-67 be adopted. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 16. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS A. AGREEMENT = RAILROAD SAFETY DEVICES City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the safety devices as recommended by the Public Utilities Commission be approved. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the City Administrator notify the Southern Pacific Company that the City Council favored the agreement with the exception of the maintainance clause. Following further discussion, Mayor Andersen with the agreement of second, withdrew his motion and instructed Attorney Watson to investigate.this matter. Mayor Andersen requested this matter placed on the next agenda. B. BOULEVARD STOP SIGNS - ROSE STREET ACID ARICA AVENUE. Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that boulevard stop signs be installed on Rose Street at the east and west approaches to Arica Avenue with STOP and stop bar pavement markings. . It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. C. GLENDON WAY EAST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. RESTRICTED PARKING. Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that in order to alleviate traffic congestion and to open up additional sight distance for the free= way ramp and Ramona Boulevard traffic entering from the south approach, that red curb markings be placed on the south side of Glendon Way between the freeway on and off ramp and Ramona Boulevard and that the existing double centerline striping be extended approximately 80 feet to Ramona Boulevard. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. • 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS. A. Councilman Maude reported that the Annual Park report has been prepared. B. Councilman Maude reported that the Chamber of Commerce will - 5 - C 12-.11-62 0 have their election of officers fDr 1963 at their next meeting. Eight directors have been elected to the board - seven were reelected and Earnest Blanchard was elected for the first time.. 18. COMMUNICATIONS None. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL A. George J. Knopper, 3809 Delta Avenue and J. N. Terry, 3817 Delta Avenue, addressed the Council re- questing that Delta Avenue be declared a 40 foot street. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Delta Avenue from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard be declared a 36 foot street. B. Werner Schorr, 9241 Guess Street, inquired as to whether or not the City would bear the cost for correcting the curb de- pression in the event the fire hydrant is relocated. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that in the event this S fire hydrant is relocated, the City bear the expense of correcting the curb depression, cost of said correction not to exceed $15.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that an additional appropriation will be necessary to continue the improvement projects. Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that $20,000.00 be appropriated to Account No. 5003 - Paveouts and Miscellaneous Construction, from unappropriated general fund reserves. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council establish a policy regarding the return of deposits in relation to such items as sewer inspection fees, zoning, etc., when the amount of the deposit is above the actual cost to the City, and a policy regarding billing for the excess costs incurred by the City when expenses exceed the amount of the deposit. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to a later meeting to enable Attorney Watson to check ordinance requirements. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that at the present time the Health, Accident and Life Insurance accounts • are distributed in five separate accounts and requested that the following accounts and fund balances be transferred to one account - Account No. 2304. Account 1113 - $210.00 1213 - 120.00 1313 - 15.00 1613 - 45.00 3113 - 30.00 20.00 - 6 - C 12-11-62 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this transfer be approved as recommended. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that one customer account for a subdivision in the name of C. A. Kloster was billed for $343.69 more than was placed on deposit. Mr. Farrell recommended that since the builder had spent approximately $1,500.00 to complete a cul-de-sac which was not required, that . the City not bill for this excess amount. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that the Council find that this $343.69 representing engineering costs charged to C. A. Kloster was actually of benefit to the City and the auditor be instructed that the City will absorb these costs. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. E. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that the City of Rosemead grant to its employees Monday, December 24, 1962 and Monday, December 31, 1962, as paid holidays and that the City offices be closed. Mayor Andersen stated that this motion was duplication of provisions in Resolution No. 61-7, which enumerates holidays • to be observed by employees of the City. Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney. Noes: Maude, Stead. Absent: None. Councilman Maude requested that the Council restudy Resolution No. 61-7 at the first meeting in January. It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:43 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 r~ U - 7 -