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CC - 11-27-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of November 27, 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 Maude. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Andersen. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Wroe, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 13, 1962-REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Councilman Maude requested that page 4, item 10, line 9 be corrected to read, "Attorney Watson stated this would be possible." Motion to approve 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 a fire hydrant has been installed so close to the edge of his driveway that the driveway depression has been moved over to comply with the hydrant location rather than the existing concrete driveway. Mr. Schorr requested that the fire hydrant be re- located, that the existing curb depression be removed and then replaced in the proper location to conform with his existing driveway. Following discussion, Mayor pro tem Phinney stated if there were no objections he would order this matter deferred to the next meeting to permit the City Administrator to bring in a full report and a recommendation from the Fire Department. Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street, stated he was here to confirm the statements made by Mr. Schorr. Mr. Bartman stated that the fire hydrant has already been bumped by two cars trying to back out of the driveway. • PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor pro tem Phinney requested any one in the audience who wished to be heard on any matter scheduled for Public Hearing to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. C 11-27-62 0 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS." ABILENE STREET.. City Administrator Farrell reported on the assessments proposed for the Abilene Street project. (8600 Block) Mayor pro tem,Phinney declared the Public Hearing open at 8:18 o'clock p.m. Frank C. Champlin, 8647-Abilene Street, and Michael H. Hughes, 8637 Abilene Street, addressed the Council regarding back fill and the sealer coat used on the roadway. Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:32 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 62-63. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (8600 BLOCK ABILENE STREL%r) Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading of this resolution be waived. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-63 be adopted. 6. 3700 - 3900 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE WEST SIDE - CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 60.8% of the front footage in this area. Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the Public Hearing open at 8:40 o`clock p.m. Ronald S. Brown, 3929 Delta Avenue, Benjamin Bontempo, 3947 Delta Avenue, J. N. Terry, 3817 Delta Avenue, H. C. Byers, 3939 Delta Avenue, G. J. Nopper, 3809 Delta Avenue, is Mrs. Sykes, corner of Delta and Valley Bou.1evard, and K. E. Kreml, 3944 Delta Avenue, addressed'the Council requesting that various items be considered in connection with this im- provement. Some of these requests were: A. inclusion of driveway approaches in the project, B. width of street, and C.. high crown of roadway. Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:04 o'clock p.m. Discussion by the Council brought out the added cost of tree removal if the street is widened and the possibility of obtaining bids from private tree removal firms. Attorney Watson advised the Council that they could defer action on this matter or they could order the improvement to proceed and if a petition is filed for approaches during the 60 day waiting period it can be handled through scheduling. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. - 2 - C 11-27-62 7. 3800 - 3900 BLOCKS DELTA AVENUE EAST SIDE - CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 61% of the front footage in this area. , Mayor pro tem Phinney declared the Public Hearing open at 9:10 • o'clock p.m. Mr. C. A. Barney, 3906 Delta Avenue, Mrs. E. M. Rutherford 3908 Delta Avenue, and Mrs. L. S. Jones, 3922 Delta Avenue,.addressed the Council regarding this proposed improvement. Mayyor pro tem Phinney declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:22 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously. carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. ORDINANC COMPANY. Attorney has been 1, 1962, adoption E NO. 96. FRANCHISE CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE (2nd Reading) Watson advised the Council that franchise payment received for the period from August 4, 1959 to January and it would now be in order to proceed with the of this ordinance. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD GRANTING TO CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE COMPANY A CORPORATION, THE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE AND FRANCHISE TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANS- MITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER FOR ANY AND ALL PURPOSES UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS, OR UPON THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST WITHIN SAID MUNICIPALITY. Mayor pro tem Phinney requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections, Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 96 .be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Andersen. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 103. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. 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. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance had been prepared in accordance with Council approval of Traffic Commission recommendations at the last meeting. Mayor pro tem Phinney requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 103 be introduced. - 3 - 0 • C 11-27-62 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Noes: None. Absent: Andersen. Jackman, I Maude, Phinney, Stead. NEW BUSINESS 10. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING REPORT. City Administrator Farrell presented a report to the Council regarding lighting and landscaping of Rosemead Boulevard. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that the State Division of Highways will permit the City to landscape the center divider only with the understanding that the landscaping is to be continuously maintained by the City. Following discussion, Mayor pro tem Phinney directed City Administrator Farrell to submit additional information to the Council including cost of an above ground City owned system and costs of landscaping and maintenance. SUPPLEMENTAL WATER SUPPLY STUDY. (REQUESTED BY U.S.G.V.W.A.) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that explanation • of the need for supplemental water supply for this area would require quite a lengthy report. The Upper San Gabriel Valley Water. Association has prepared a film presentation and would be most happy to have the opportunity to show it to the Council. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water Association be requested to show this film at the next Council meeting. 12 u 13. 14. REPORT ON COST OF CONSTRUCTION AND SETTING HEARING. GLENDON WAY. HART STREET. GUESS STREET. City Administrator. Farrell reported improvement projects completed as follows:. Glendon Way south side Total cost $4,597.00 (9000-9300) Hart Street both sides Total cost $1,554.75 (3800) Guess Street both sides Total cost $6,733.01 (9200-9300) City Administrator Farrell recommended that Public Hearing be set for confirmation of assessments on December 26, 1962. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Public Hearing be set for December 26, 1962, to confirm assessments on Glendon Way, Hart Street and Guess Street. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT. MARSHALL STREET. M.E. CORNERS. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication of easement for road purposes for Marshall Street was in order for their acceptance. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this dedication and authorize recordation. RESOLUTION NO. 62-64. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $29,501.09 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1823 THROUGH 1847. - 4 - • C 11-27-62 0 Mayor pro tem Phinney requested this resolution presented 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. 62-64 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Andersen. 15. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. None. 16. COMMITTEE REPORTS. None. 17. COMMUNICATIONS. • A. CITY OF LONG BEACH - RE: PARTISAN MUNICIPAL OFFICES. City Administrator read in full Resolution No. C-18561 of the City of Long Beach. Councilman Jackman suggested that Attorney Watson prepare a similar resolution for adoption by the Council at the next meeting. Mayor pro tem Phinney stated if there were no objections he would order this resolution prepared for consideration at the next meeting. There were no objections. Councilman Stead requested that this resolution include a section directing distribution to cities, assemblyman and State senator. • B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - RE: DECEMBER MEETING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the regular Board of Directors meeting to be held Thursday, December 6, 1962, at the Rodger Young Auditorium. 18. Charles Bartman, 9245 Guess Street, inquired as to how soon it would be possible to receive an answer to the problem of the fire hydrant. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, advised the Council that the Chamber is again sponsoring the outdoor GhMlsfrnat lighting contest.. Trophys will be awarded for homes, churches, businesses and groups. Contestants must register with the • Chamber of Commerce by December 17th. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Maude stated that pamphlets have been distributed in the City advertising a forthcoming movie. The leaflet does not give the name and address of the person causing same to be distributed, which is a violation of Section 4150 of the Rosemead - 5 - • C 11-27-62 Municipal Code. 0 Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that a number of complaints had been received from mothers of children who had picked up these leaflets on the street. The objections were based primes-il';, on the pictures. B. Councilman Stead made inquiry regarding Exhibit A of the financial • report for October 31st showing Accounts receivable $15,280. Councilman Stead requested a detailed breakdown of this account for the next meeting. C. Joseph C. Wilt, 3621 Linda Lee Avenue, expressed his gratitude to the Sheriff's Department and Fire Department for their efficiency and kindness recently when his father-in-law suffered a fatal heart attack. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:44 o'clock p.m. • MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 0 - 6 - . ' 1 1n n 1 ' .,OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES-' EXCERPT OF NOVEMBER ^c 7. 1 96 - , CATION OF EASEMENT MARSHALL ST 13. 4DEDI E CORNERS-.-,,. REET M . , , , ` Attorney Watson advised the Council' that this dedication,:of`t Marsh x. easement for road,rpurposgs 'for all Street was tn'order for , the I e.-iccep'tance , - ' It was moved by"J`ackman;lsecond'by Maude,'andunanimousIy carried, Itha:t the-Councf-1 accept this dedicat io nand.author;ize recordation J ,r It t t STATE' OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss ' CITY- OF ROS:EMEAD C.i.ty,Clerk of': MILTON R FARRELL i, I of Rosemead, " the City , , D0. 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