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CC - 09-11-62 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 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 8:02 • o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Harry E. Tullar. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Phinney. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 28, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 28, 1962 be approved as written. / Mayor Andersen stated he would like to take this opportunity \ to introduce Duane Wroe, our newly appointed Administrative " Assistant. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. L. J. Alexander; 4403 North Muscatel Avenue, stated that he felt some of the new curb and gutter installed on Edmond Drive was on his property and not in the road right-of-way. Mayor Andersen instructed the City Administrator to meet with Mr. Alexander tomorrow and investigate the matter. Jay Buck, 3714 North Muscatel Avenue, advised the Council that he had purchased the property at this address last September and had encountered a number of problems due to some irregular- ity regarding the lot split. Mr. Buck was under the impression that a one year statute of limitations existed on the sale of property and was advised by Attorney Watson to consult an attorney. R. K. McCaffree, Chamber of Commerce Manager, again advised the • Council that September 24, 1962, has been designated as Rosemead Day at the Fair. Mr. McCaffree gave a resume of events planned for the day. Mr. Ed Zube, Manager of the Rosemead Community Band, displayed one of the forest green uniforms for the band members and the tan director's uniform and thanked the Council for making it possible for the band to obtain these uniforms. 9-11-62 • • PUBLIC HEARINGS 5• ROSE STREET - 9200 BLOCK - NORTH SIDE ONLY. CURB AND GUTTER. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions had been received representing 90% of the front footage in the 9200 block of Rose Street. Notice has been given according to Code requirements. • Mayor Andersen stated this was the time and place set for Public Hearing and requested those in the audience who wished to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:20 o'clock p.m. John Makara, 9263 East Rose Street addressed the Council opposing this improvement. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, • and unanimously carried that this improvement proceed. 6. IVAR AVENUE - 3400 BLOCK - EAST SIDE ONLY. CURB AND GUTTER. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition had been filed representing 100% of the front footagge and also a waiver of the 60 day waiting period had been filed signed by luU% of the property owners affected. Attorney Watson advised the Council that when a request is re- ceived from 100% of the affected property owners requesting that the improvement be installed without delay, no public hearing is required and the improvement may proceed. He further advised the Council that the only action required would be for the Council to find that this improvement is proceeding. Councilman Phinney arrived at this time - 8:28 o'clock p.m. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council find that this improvement is proceed- ing. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 99. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. HART STREET. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON HART STREET AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE Mayor Andersen requested that this ordinance be read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 99 by title only. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 99 be adopted. Roll.call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 2 - • 9-11-62 0 B. DISCUSSION RE: DANCE AND ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS. Considerable discussion took place regarding dance and enter- tainment permits and regarding the number of Alcoholic Beverage license applications in the City. General opinion seemed to be that applications for alcoholic beverage licenses in buildings unsuited to this type of business were in conflict with the efforts of the Planning Commission and the City Council to up- grade the community through development of a General Plan and adoption of a zoning ordinance providing off-street parking requirements for all types of business establishments. A question arose regarding an ad in the local paper advertising a "jam session" at a local beer parlor which had obtained an entertainment license to have piano and banjo music with sing- ing by patrons only. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the licensing ordinance does not require an entertainment permit for instrumental or mechanical music alone. Attorney Watson was requested to check the motion made by the Council approving this license and report back to the Council as to whether or not this was an improper motion. S Mayor Andersen read in full a letter from the Chamber of Commerce requesting the City to adopt an ordinance requiring off-street parking facilities comparable to the chairs or stools in estab- lishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to pass this request on to the Planning Commission. Mayor Andersen requested Attorney Watson to prepare a resolution protesting an Alcoholic Beverage license application at 9011 East Valley Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 62-54. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROTESTING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE AT 9011 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD At the request of Mayor Andersen, Attorney Watson presented • this resolution in full. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-54 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None NEW BUSINESS 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-55. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $13,114.47 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1692 THROUGH 1711. 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. - 3 - • 9-1.1-62 0 it was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. E2-55 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. NOT A THROUGH STREET SIGNS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that "Not a Through Street" signs be installed at the following locations: 1. On the north side of Faircrest Drive at the west line of Muscatel Avenue. 2. On the north side of Guess Street at the west tine of Walnut Grove Avenue. 3. On the south side of DeAdalena Street at the east line of Muscatel Avenue. 4. On the north side of Domaine Street at the west line of Ivar Avenue. • 5. On the north side of Barrette Avenue at the west line of Ivar Avenue. 6. On the north side of Lansford Street at the west line of Ivar Avenue. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. B. CROSSWALK ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AT MISSION DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission agreed unanimously to return their original recommend- ation to the Council, that a crosswalk be placed at this location. Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred for further consideration, without specification of a time for it to be brought up again. C. RELOCATION OF CROSSWALK ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AT BENTEL AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the Council approve the relocation of the crosswalk on Rosemead Boulevard at Bentel Avenue to the north curb line of the west approach. This will provide two additional parking spaces on Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried,that this crosswalk be relocated in accordance with this recommendation. 0. SPEED LIMITS ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the title • of this item should have read - Speed limits on Walnut Grove Avenue and Temple City Boulevard. The Traffic Commission recommended that the Council raise the speed limit on Temple City Boulevard south of Valley Boulevard to 30 mph and on Walnut Grove Avenue from Mission Drive to Grand Avenue to 35mph. - 4 - 9-11-62 0 It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the speed limit on Temple City Boulevard be increased as recommended. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the speed limit on Walnut Grove Avenue be in- creased as recommended. • 11. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Maude, as Council representative to the Chamber of Commerce reported that an Economic Study Course would be held at one of the local banks. This course will be open to the public and the charge will be $5.00. Councilman Maude also reported that the brochure will not be prepared in time for distribution at the Fair. Councilman Maude reported that the Chamber had held discussions regarding blight in communities. Some points brought out in discussion were that absentee ownership contributed to blight; first indications are second-hand shops and drinking establish- ments. 0 Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to bring up two items which were not on the agenda at this time. 11A. RESOLUTION COMMENDING K. T. THOMPSON. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Kenny Thompson of the Road Department was retiring after many years with the County and suggested that the City might wish to adopt a resolution of commendation to be presented at a retire- ment dinner to be held September 19, 1962. RESOLUTION NO. 62-56. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION OF K. T. THOMPSON. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-56 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. IIB. RESOLUTION NO. 62-57. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Reverend Gerard Kaye read in full this resolution which he had prepared as requested by the Council. Harry E. Tullar, 8919 Bentel Avenue, and Roy Casares, 9513 Guess Street, expressed opposition to the adoption of this resolution by the Council. 0 Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council favoring adoption of this resolution. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that this resolution be adopted with minor verbage changes to be made by the City Attorney. - 5 - J 9-11-62 0 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. COMMUNICATIONS A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RE: CROSSWALK - VALLEY BOULEVARD. • This communication denying a crosswalk installation on Valley Boulevard between Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Street was read in full by City Administrator Farrell LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the General Membership Meeting to be hosted by the City of Lakewood on September 20, 1962. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to contact Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. B. INDEPENDENT CITIES. • City Administrator Farrell advised Ithe Council that this communication was notification of the Independent Cities Meeting to be held Friday, September 28, 1962 in the City of Torrance and that reservations should be made no later than September 21st. C. LOS ANGELES COUNTY. RE: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBRARY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he would be attending and suggested that if others were planning to attend he would be happy to have them accompany him. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Harry Buchanan, 3921 North Ivar Avenue, requested the Council to take some action to connect the "Walk-Don't Walk" boxes at • Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue into the system rather than having to push a button to activate the crossing signal. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, stated he did not feel the denial by the State Division of Highways of the crosswalk on Valley Boulevard between Rosemead Boulevard and Hart Street was justified. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Attorney Watson advised the Council that Mr. Ed Zube of the Rosemead Community Band had supplied him with a copy of the organization's Constitution and By-laws. Attorney Watson stated he has requested and Mr. Zube has agreed to add another article providing for the issuance of uniforms to members, • maintenance of the uniform by the member and return of the uniform upon termination of membership. Attorney Watson further stated he approves the organization structurally. B. Mayor Andersen stated that the League of California Cities Conference will be held in October in Los Angeles and the Council should determine who is to attend and authorize reg- istrations. - 6 - 9-11-62 It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that registrations be authorized for five councilmen, the City Administrator, the Deputy City Treasurer, the Deputy City Clerk and the number of Planning Commissioners designated by their chairman. C. City Administrator Farrell stated that the City is still await- ing cost estimates on the installation of additional safety devices at the railroad crossings. D. Mayor Andersen stated that one week from tonight there would be a school bond election. Attorney Watson advised.the Council that even though this is not a municipal function it would not be improper for the City to endorse the issue. Roy Casares, Chairman of the Citizen's Committee for this bond issue, solicited the Council's endorsement. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, that the Council go on record endorsing the school bond election to be held on September 18, 1962. 40 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the curb and gutter project on Edmond Drive (Muscatel to Walnut Grove) has been completed and the Road Department recommends that the City accept the work and the contractor be paid 90% of the contract price. The total adjusted billing is $11,263.16, 90% would be $10,131.39. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that this item be added to the register of demands and the expenditure approved. Roil call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 o'clock p.m. YO CITY CLERK 0 - 7 -