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CC - 10-09-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 9, 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth A. Nelson of the First Baptist Church. .2. ROLL CALL. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Phinney, Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 25, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that the minutes of September 25, 1962 be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen.stated that a correction should be made on page 6, item H, paragraph 3, the name should be Elmer Thayer rather than Homer Thayer. Motion was changed by maker, with agreement of second, to approve,as corrected, and carried unanimously. Mayor Andersen presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Reverend Nelson on behalf of the'Council. • 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Rosemead High School students attending the meeting were: Mary Alice Owen, 8902 North Ivar Avenue. Mr. Ed Zube, Manager of the Rosemead Concert Band, invited the Council to visit the band on October 29th, for a short musical program and the official presentation'of the uniforms to the band. .Mayor Andersen accepted this invitation on behalf of the Council and stated he hoped they would be free to attend. Mary Alice Owen, 8902 North Ivar Avenue, asked if teenagers • are permitted to express their views on matters under discussion. Mayor Andersen assured Miss Owen that audience participation is always welcomed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. 8900 BLOCK HERSHEY STREET. CURB, GUTTER & APPROACH INSTALLATION. C C 10-9-62 0 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been submitted representing 66% of the front footage of this block on the south side of the-street. Improvements are already installed on the north side of the street and this improvement will complete a half width street. City Administrator Farrell stated that a waiver of the sixty day waiting period has also been filed signed by 100% of the property owners involved. Mayor Andersen requested anyone in the audience wishing to be S heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open et 8:08 o'clock p.m. Mayor. Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:09 o'clock p.m. It.was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.. ORDINANCE NO. 101. SPEED LIMITS ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. (2nd Reading) • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DETER- MINING AND DECLARING A PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT ON A PORTION OF. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND A PORTION OF WALNUT GROVE AVENUE WITHIN SAID CITY. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read in full. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Ordinance No. 101 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. . 7. ORDINANCE NO. 102. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. (2nd Reading) Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would defer this item until a full Council is present. There were no objections. 8. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. H.E. CRANDALL., Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication had been approved by the County Engineer and was now in order for the Council's acceptance. it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and recordation authorized. • NEW BUSINESS 9. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. G.H. STRACK. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication had been approved by the County Engineer and was now in order for the Council's acceptance. - 2 - • C 10-9-62 • It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and recordation authorized. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOLUTION NO. 62-59. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,096.93 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1739 THROUGH 1764. 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. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had an addition to the Claims and Demands. The billing for curbs, gutters and crossgutters on Abilene Street totaling $3,174.75. Attorney Watson requested.a member of the Council to review this billing. Councilman Maude complied. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this item would be added to the Claims and Demands resolution. There were no objections. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $8,271.68 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1739 THROUGH 1764 AND 1766. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Resolution No. 62-59 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 62-60. SUPPORTING PROPOSITION 23. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING PROPOSITION 23 ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 1962 BALLOT. Mayor Andersen stated he had requested the preparation of this resolution, and requested that it be read in full. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. Following short discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that Resolution No. 62-60 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. 12. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. HERSHEY STREET - E.D. CHRISTIAN. 13. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. HERSHEY STREET - F.A. GRIMES. 14. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. HERSHEY STREET - D.E. MARSHALL. 15. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. HERSHEY STREET - C. D E CARLO. Mayor Andersen stated that t hese four items would all be considered together as they are all dedications of road easement for the 8900 block of Hershey Street. - 3 - • C 10-9-62 0 Attorney Watson advised the Council thatthese dedication were in order for acceptance by the Council. Councilman Phinney arrived at this tirde, 8:25 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman,.and unanimously caFried, that. these four dedications be accepted and record- ation authorized. • 16: DEOIGAfld4s OF RdAb BASEMENTS: MARSHALL STREET: E,Q ST GEORGE: 17: AGREEMENT TO CONVEY: WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. E.A. ST. GEORGE. At the request of Attorney.Watsgr, Mayor Andersen stated items 16 and 17 would be considered together. Attorney Watson read in full the,letter of transmittal from the Department of Real Estate Management regarding these items: It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that ahe Council approve the Agreement to Convey and Claim for Payment, authorize execution by the Mayor and authorize disbursement of $10;000.00 in accordance with the Agreement. Roll.call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman; that these dedications be accepted and recordation authorized when the $10,000.00 payment has been made. Mayor Andersen ordered item 7 considered at this time. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 102. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE PARKING AREAS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, • that Ordinance No. 102 be adopted. Harry Buchanan, 3921 North Ivar Avenue, spoke in opposition to the adoption of this ordinance. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 East Steele Street, addressed the Council favoring adoption of this ordinance. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 East Valley Boulevard, spoke in opposition to the adoption of this ordinance. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the motion be amended, that the number of parking spaces required be one parking space to four patrons up to 240 patrons, but that not more than 60 parking spaces be required to accomodate 300 patrons, over 300 the ratio to be 1 parking space to 6 patrons. Roll call vote on the amendment as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Walter Lowrey, 3528 North Rio Hondo Avenue, spoke in opposition to the adoption of this ordinance. - 4 - C 10-9-62 • Attorney Watson advised the Council that in view of the amendment approved by the Council, the motion to adopt was moot. Mayor Andersen ruled the pending motion out of order, due to the amendment, the proper motion would be to introduce. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 102 be introduced. Attorney Watson stated he had not completed the changes in the ordinance and requested a few minutes in which to complete the ordinance corrections. Mayor Andersen stated that further action would be deferred for a short time. 19. APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING AND TRAFFIC COMMISSIONS. Mayor Andersen stated that the Council had met in executive session and the following appointments made to the Traffic Commission: Mildred Janson, to fill a full term of four years, Donald M. Alley, to fill the unexpired term of Lawrence E. Brownell. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that these appointments to the Traffic Commission be ratified. Mayor Andersen announced the following appointments to the Planning Commission: Willietta Kunz,to fill a full term of four years, R. K. McCaffree,to fill a full term of four years. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that these appointments to the Planning Commission be ratified. • 18. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER. MUSCATEL AVENUE. R.J. HOLMES. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this was acceptance of a sanitary sewer just west of Muscatel Avenue. The sanitary sewer has been completed under private contract No. 6187 and the Engineer recommends acceptance for public use. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this sanitary sewer be accepted for public use. 20. DISCUSSION OF NEWSLETTER. Councilman Stead suggested that the newsletter be circulated earlier in the month it is dated. City Administrator Farrell stated that the next newsletter will . be circulated earlier. During discussion, it was brought out that many favorable comments have been received regarding the newsletter. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, that the newsletter include the names of the Councilmen, indicating the Mayor and Mayor pro tem, names of the members of the Planning and Traffic Commissions and names of the entire City staff. - 5 - • C 10-9=62 9 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 102. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE PARKING AREAS FOR ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING FOOD OR BEVERAGES TO BE.CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES. Attorney Watson read in full the changes requested by the Council earlier in the meeting. Roll call vote on the motion to introduce (see page 5, paragraph 3) as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. INTENTION TO DEDICATE ROAD EASEMENT. GABRIEL LOCCOLI. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this was an informal dedication which would be binding upon the present owner or his successors, and was simply a means of assuring dedication while waiting for the formal dedication papers to be drawn up. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this document be received, acknowledged and recordation authorized. 22. COMMISSION REPORTS. None. 23. COMMITTEE REPORTS HISTORICAL COMMITTEE. Mrs. Opal Davis, Chairman of the Historical Committee, present- ed a report outlining the progress made to date and summarizing information the committee hopes to obtain in the future. Mrs. Davis presented a typed copy of her report to Mayor Andersen. . Harry Buchanan, Historical Committee member, stated the Committee needs typing done. Hugh Foutz, 3727 North Muscatel Avenue, stated that the committee might be interested in knowing that doors, windows, stairways, etc., from the old Rose home were in a house in San Gabriel and still in good condition. Mayor Andersen requested Councilman Maude, as Council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce to read,a communication from the Chamber which he had overlooked regarding Proposition 23.. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed,. if there were no objections. There were no objections.. • Councilman Maude stated that at the last Board of Directors meeting of the Chamber, it was proposed that flags be acquired and displayed in Rosemead. Chamber Board members contributed $65.00 toward the pruchase of these flags. Councilman Maude also reported that he had attended the Park Board meeting and was quite impressed with the amount of work done by the Park Board. - 6 - • • • C 10-9-62 Mayor Andersen stated in view of regarding flags he would read a on this subject at this time. J Councilman Maude's report,.. communication from the Chamber This communication requested that flag brackets be purchased and installed by the City on the light standards on the`rtiain thoroughfares in the business district by the.City. F lags will be purchased by the Chamber of Commerce-with donations :f,rom Chamber members and businessmen.: Approximately 50 fl.ags;'will be displayed on Valley Boulevard and 10 on Rosemead Boulevard. Flags to be displayed on all national holidays, for'the Rosemead Halloween Parade and other City.celebrations. City Administrator Farrell,advised the Council that permission would have to be obtained.from Edison Company before other than City owned light standards could be used. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, that the Council expend not more than $110.00 for brackets and installation as requested by the Chamber of Commerce: Roll call vote as follows: Ayes;: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Maude advised the Council that the Chamber has a volunteer to put up and take down the flags on four holidays. 24. COMMUNICATIONS. A. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD. RE: 9011 VALLEY BOULEVARD. Mayor Andersen read in full this communication advising the Council that the application for an Alcoholic Beverage License at 9011 East Valley Boulevard, has been withdrawni Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 0 B. J. B. HANAUER AND COMPANY. INVITATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was an invitation to attend this company's open house during the League Conference Sunday and Monday, October 21st and 22nd. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and noted. C. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen read in full this communication from Milton Brievogel advising the Council that Darrell Flanery will not be assigned to the Temple City office. Ray Kushman has been assigned to this office. D. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 0 This communication thanking the City, it's Commissions and staff for their cooperation at the Los Angeles County Fair was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. E. LOS ANGELES DRUG COMPANY (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this - 7 - • C C 10-9-62 was an invitation to attend this company's open house on October, 14, 1962, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. F. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Item C on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was an invitation to the 13th Annual Harvest Breakfast, October 31 at 8:30 a.m: Mayor Andersen requested this communication • placed in the circulating file. G, CITY Or SAN GABRIEL: (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen read in full this communication from Mayor Gordon McGinley inviting the Council and City Administrator to attend a reception-tour of the Mission Playhouse, October 18th from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that pursuant to a Chamber of Commerce request to the Council eight or ten months ago regarding participation in the Halloween Parade in • keeping with the theme, he had investigated the cost of surreys, etc. Rental of a surrey seating four including the driver, with driver and team furnished would be $38.50. Rental of a Tally-ho seating six with driver and team furnished would be $50.00. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen stated since no motion was forthcoming he would go on to the next item of business. 25. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE INTHE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Walter Lowrey, 3528 North Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council stating his disapproval with the re-appointment of the Chamber of Commerce manager to the Planning Commission as he felt a conflict of interests existed. B. Harry Buchanan, 3921 North Ivar Avenue, suggested that the . newsletter contain an item urging residents to display the flag. C. Mrs. Willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue, thanked the Council for reappointing her to the Planning Commission. D. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 E. Steele Street, thanked the Council for reappointing him to the Planning Commission. Mr. McCaffree also advised the Council that a five day carnival will be held in conjunction with the Halloween Parade. The parade will disband at the park and trophies will be awarded at the Bob's Market parking lot. Mr. McCaffree also advised the Council of the Sabin oral polio vaccine program. First doses will be administered at Marshall School and Rosemead High School on October 21st and 28th. • E. Mrs. Willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue, invited the Council to attend the Coordinating Council meeting on October 22, 1962, at Muscatel School. Ballot propositions will be discussed. 26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Stead called attention to the Rosemead City limit sign shown in an advertisement in the latest Western Cities magazine. - 8 - C 10-9-62 B. Mayor Andersen requested Councilman Maude to take back to the Chamber of Commerce a request for a report from the Chamber on: 1. New businesses brought into the city as a result of Chamber activities. 2. Number of inquiries received. 3. Type of inquiries received with regard to Rosemead A. Contacts made. B. Brochures mailed, etc. 4. City advertising. 5. City promotion. 6.1 New Businesses that have come into the City. 7. Number of new or additional store vacancies. 8. City wide promot,ions regarding areas beyond the • area of Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue - generally City wide. 9. Membership drives The number of increase or decrease in the number of members. 10. Inquiries received from other cities and chambers. Mayor Andersen stated he felt in view of contribution made by the City periodic reports of this type should be made to the City. C.. Mayor Andersen expressed the thanks of the Council to Chester Gump for his kindness in silencing the clock in the Council Chambers and refusing payment stating he wished to . do something for the City. D. Mayor Andersen stated that it had been attempted to have representatives from various insurance companies here this evening to present their proposals on the employees insurance plan, but representatives were unable to attend this evening. Councilman Maude asked if resumes of insurance company proposals could be furnished in advance. Hugh Foutz volunteered to assist in making a choice. Following short discussion, it was decided to turn the selection over to the employees,the firm selected by them to be submitted to the Council for approval. Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Foutz he would be notified when this • meeting was set up. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the next regular meeting will fall during the League Conference and asked if the Council desired to set a meeting before the next regular meeting. No action was forthcoming. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m. MAY T CLERK • EXCERPT OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 1962 16. DEDICATIONS OF ROAD EASEMENTS. MARSHALL STREET. E.A. ST.GEORGE. 17. AGREEMENT TO CONVEY. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. E.A. ST.GEORGE. At the request of Attorney Watson, Mayor Andersen stated items 16 and 17 would be considered together. Attorney Watson read in full the letter of transmittal from the Department of Real Estate Management regarding these items. It was moved by Stead, second,by Jackman, that the Council approve the Agreement to Convey and Claim for Payment, authorize execution by the Mayor and authorize disbursement of $10,000.00 in accordance with the Agreement: Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that these dedications be accepted and recordation authorized when the $10,000.00 payment has been made. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss CITY.OF ROSEMEAD ) - I, MILTON R. FARRELL, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct.excerpt of the City Council minutes of October 9, 1962 d 'a t ~ `•d'~ J fi s ` f rt? t'.~ v'-.- -r ~ ~ ~ ` t l ' t ~ ~ > t n `t p r d a 4t ?fit y t 4 ` C r k ~ e }°.N< ♦ yt r ! ~ ~ 1 r4 ir', r 1 6 t y , o P r ° 4- F :t t 2 -y r .Y { :.t' > 4• ` EXCERPT OF CITY COUNCIL MLNUTES OF OCTOBERr9; '1962 e r x~ f y ~ t f a. ~ i t r y.." it,i 1 a. > c w i y '..i o r ✓ , " r• 11 1' " ° ! I:' r `F , r t Y:i.< 7 i * s n ' ac ° Sy s r x::,16 DE0ICATIONS;:OF,ROAD EASEMENTS MARSHALL STREET E As ST GEORGE 17, AGREEMENT TO CONVEY v WALNUT,GROVE AVENUE E A ST GEORGE ,4 i l 1 ( r` { t i At th'e request of -Attorney ,Watson, y r Andersen jstated hems 16 and 17, would tie consti'dered apget r F 7 i t 7 from the' ittal Attor.ney4WaEson 'read in -full tle'Ietter of,`te-Ans m em Deparameni'of Real,, EstatefManagement;':regarding these its It wasY,moved by=Shead,` second by Jackman,-that the Counci al approve thegreement to Convey and,Claim for`Payment, uthorize `K execution,by the'„..Mayor,;and=authortze«<disbursement:-ofy$L0 d 000.00 in accordance with the Agreement { z I .toss { a t , 't `xv ` t s ; rr , ackman„ Maude, Roll.'ca114vote as 'follows Ayes Anersen; t Ph+inney, Stead Noes None Absent, None , r };;t sz 'se T't1 y. a ° J, fir Tt L1 a$ I t -was moved by Stead, second <by XJackinan, and unanimous l q caYra°ed, that these'.dedi'cat`i.on's be accepted"and r.ecordattonM ^vrh; autliorTzed--,when the $1{O;k)6O..-Op payment has ;been made r~ 1, . ••r t 4 e a f N , a ~ x r ~ 1 f AtY "STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OFwLOS ANGELES ) s`s CITY =OF ROS'EMEAD ) - b " ,_ir t I t t It t l n a I, M1:LTOW,`k FARRELL, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead. i DO HEREBY CERTIFY,that:.the,forego~ng='Is ai"full, tr,;ue and, min j ` correct excerpt ,of., the City .Counci'1 utes of October 9;' ,i 962*' iIt, t v n fi. s x I - x i'• .tilt ¢F ' r _ ti a 54 tJ t .4 L a y i i Sz n' -1 r ` s c ,r ~ ~ c ` m s iI K f M~y+ s 6. t ya .i b S. x7. .C C sin h{ 1 y y N e 1 C : st°~• s n { ~ ' t e r ;p yr K.t ~ ¢ ~r< l ~ ~ 5 t u ~ K. r T{ t 't a , 1 -t} >t l .d k. _ + 3 I 4 L V ~n,\ I f S t 5~... 17 y.t 1~ r~. h ~ t ti a z ~ ~ r~ •'Ct ;z a ~ { s C . 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