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CC - 08-14-62! • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 14, 1962 9 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 8:03 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Elder Robert Hatch of the Latter Day Saints Church. 0 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Absent: Councilmen: Stead. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JULY 24, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Maude stated that on page 1, item 4, John Parker's address should be corrected to 3661 Rockhold Avenue. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 24, 1962 be approved as corrected. At this time Mayor Andersen expressed the sympathy of the Council to City Administrator Farrell over the loss of his mother. E her late husband's name plate. Mayor Andersen stated that he was honored at this time to present a Certificate of Appreciation for Russell L. Cox to Mrs. Connie Cox. Mayor Andersen also presented Mrs. Cox 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. Following short discussion, Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, items 15 and 16 would be placed ahead of item 5 on the agenda. There were no objections. 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TR 26231 (RESUBMISSION APPROVAL) Factual data concerning this resubmission was presented by Advisor Flanery. Mr. Flanery advised the Council that this tract was previously submitted to the Council in January, 1961 and that an approval expires in one year. This tract has not been recorded and therefore, additional approval is required to extend approval for another year. Following a short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that TR 26231 be approved subject to all previous conditions. C 8-14-62 16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TR 27479 (NEW SUBDIVISION) Factual data regarding this proposed subdivision was presented by Advisor Flanery. Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that TR 27479 be approved subject to all conditions as presented. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.' Noes: None. Absent: Stead... PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. HEARINGS ON ASSESSMENTS: CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION A. 9022 EAST RALPH STREET B. 9333 EAST RALPH STREET Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for hearing on these matters and requested anyone desiring 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. City Administrator Farrell presented factual data pretaining to the Ralph Street improvements. Ed Brouillard, 9022 East Ralph Street made several inquiries regarding this proposed assessment on his property. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:26 o'clock p.m. RESOLUTION NO. 62-46. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN. (9000 BLOCK EAST RALPH STREET) Attorney Watson read this resolution in full. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 62-47. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN. (9300 BLOCK EAST RALPH STREET) This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be adopted. C. 9227 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for • hearing on this matter and requested anyone desiring to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:31 o'clock p.m. - 2 - 8-14-62 0 RESOLUTION NO. 62-48. A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEN- DENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN. (4000 BLOCK LOMA AVENUE) This resolution was. read in full by Attorney-Watson. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be adopted. 6. EARLE STREET - NORTH OF GRAND AVENUE. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALL- ATION. (East Side Only) Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for hearing on this matter and requested anyone desiring 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 8:32 o'clock p.m. Mrs. J. P.-.Regaldo, 4914 North Earle, made inquiry regarding installation of sidewalks on one side of the street only. . City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the total footage in this block is 978.65 and the petition on file represents 835.29 feet or 85%. This petition is for the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveway approaches. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:36 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. RESOLUTION NO. RE: SABIN ORAL POLIO VACCINE.. Councilman Phinney read in full his statement from the last meeting as follows: We, the City Council of Rosemead, realizing full well the importance and need of the innoculation from the dread killer poliomyelitis by either the Salk or Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine but especially the Sabin Oral Polio Vaccine, do endorse project S 0 S to be conducted by the Los Angeles County Medical Association and others. We further go on record opposing any appropriations by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors of public tax money supporting these mass innoculations. Service clubs in the San Gabriel Valley have proven that given an opportunity, they can and will do this job at no cost to the taxpayers. Not mention- ing the many that have done this; these clinics have proven a tremendous success and they have been conducted with voluntary help. However, we are in favor of any group sponsoring polio clinics. However, we fail to see the • necessity of public tax funds being used for this purpose. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen suggested to Councilman Phinney that his motion be changed and this adopted as a minute order rather than a resolution. Councilman Phinney, with the agreement of Councilman Jackman, who seconded the motion, changed his motion. - 3 - 8-14-62 Motion is: :j it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman,.that the foregoing statement by Councilman Phinney, be adopted as a minute order. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. • 8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-49. HIGHWAY USER TAXES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE- QUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO SUPPORT LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR INCREASED HIGHWAY USER TAXES Attorney Watson read this resolution in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 62-49 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. • 9. APPOINTMENT OF LIAISON TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude that Councilman Jackman be appointed as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Jackman stated that he must decline due to the new position he has recently accepted. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Maude be appointed as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Maude stated he wished it clearly understood that in fulfilling this appointment he would be attending Chamber meetings as a Council representative and reporting to the Council as their representative and not as an arm of the Chamber. • 10. AWARDING OF YEARLY CONTRACT. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell read the following recommendation of N. H. Templin, Superintendent of Streets. That your Honorable City Council award, instruct the City Attorney to prepare, and instruct the Mayor to sign the contracts for the construction of cement concrete curbs, gutters, driveway approaches, pavement, and all other incidental and appurtenant work under Cash Contract No. 1-62, Schedule.No. 1 to John S. Bass and Cash Contract No. 1-62, Schedule No. 2 to Louis S. Lopez. City Administrator Farrell submitted a letter to the Council from Louis S. Lopez, requesting that since he did not submit the low bid on Schedule No. 1, that he not be considered for 40 Schedule No. 2. City Administrator Farrell recommended that in view of this request that the contract for Schedule No. 2 be awarded to E. C. Construction Company. Attorney Watson stated that under the law the Council is re- quired to accept the lowest responsible bid. No bidder has the technical legal right to withdraw his bid and bid bonds - 4 - • 8-14-62 0 are posted for the purpose of insuring that they will not do so. The Council should consider whether or not the second bid is the lowest responsible bid. City Administrator Farrell explained that Mr. Lopez is a cement contractor and would be depending on a sub-contractor for the asphalt work. Attorney Watson asked Mr. Farrell if Mr. Lopez has the men and facilities to perform the asphalt work as well as the second bidder. Mr. Farrell stated that in his opinion'Mr. Lopez is not equipped to handle the asphalt work. Attorney Watson inquired as to whether or not the City has had any difficulty with work performed by Mr. Lopez in the past. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Mr. Lopez had previously handled one large job in the City on Rio Hondo Avenue north of Valley Boulevard.on which he collected money from property owners and stated he would start construction on a specific date and requested staking be done by the City. Work was started approximately three months later only after numerous • notifications from the City. It was necessary to charge the contractor for the additional staking required due to the delay. Attorney Watson stated that in view of the circumstances, he could see no legal obstruction to awarding the contract to the next lowest bidder. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that the contract for Schedule No. 1 be awarded to John S. Bass and the contract for Schedule No. 2 be awarded to E. C. Construction Company and that the Mayor be authorized to execute these contracts on behalf of the City. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney„ Noes: None. Absent: Stead. NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 62-50. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,612.73 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1646 THROUGH 1672. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. 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. 62-50 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude,- Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 12. ACCEPTANCE OF ROAD EASEMENT - STEELE STREET. E.G. LAGACE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in order. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that this easement be accepted and recordation authorized. - 5 - B-14-62 13. DISCUSSION RE: Mayor Andersen the California a report to the services. This a basis for the 0 COMMITTEE REPORT TO GRAND JURY AUDIT. reported that a committee has been appointed by Contract Cities Association to study and make Grand Jury with regard to the cost of sheriff's committee has made its report and suggested Grand Jury study. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a number of contract city representatives met and decided that an independent firm should be engaged to conduct a separate audit. Some cities participating in this independent audit are industry, Commerce, Paramount and Temple City. City Administrator Farrell suggested that the Council might want to consider contributing toward the cost of this audit. Following discussion, it was indicated that any action should be delayed at least until after the August 15, 1962 California Contract Cities meeting, at which this matter is to be discussed. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. INSTALLATION OF RED CURB EAST SIDE OF HART STREET AT VALLEY BOULEVARD City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended that red curb be installed on the east side of Hart Street commencing 26 feet south of the south- erly curb line of Valley Boulevard to a point 56 feet south of said point to aid vehicular movement. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. TR 26231 (RESUBMISSION APPROVAL) Placed ahead of item 5 on the agenda. 16. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. TR 27479 (NEW SUBDIVISION) is Placed ahead of item 5 on the agenda. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Maude reported that the committees are being slowed down somewhat due to vacations but are still functioning. Possibly a report will be forthcoming within the next month from the parking sub-committee and very shortly the Economic Develop- ment Committee will be "getting off the ground" with the beautification program. 18. COMMUNICATIONS A. LOS ANGELES COUNTY - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE: • SEWER ASSESSMENT This communication advising the Council that the Board of Supervisors had approved the motion of the Rosemead City Council with regard to the Unified Sewer Maintenance District, was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES MEETING - AUGUST 15, 1962. This communication was notification of the regular monthly meeting. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong was instructed to - 6 - 8-14-62 make reservations for the four councilmen present and the City Administrator. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL R. K. McCaffree, Chamber of Commerce Manager, announced that . September 24th will be Rosemead Day at the Fair. Mr. McCaffree also stated that application has been made for a new beer parlor at 9322 East Valley Boulevard and the dead line for protesting the granting of this license is August 17, 1962. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Attorney Watson recommended that the Council determine policy regarding interest on street improvement assessments paid in a lump sum since the established procedure does not cover anything but installment payments. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that interest be six percent per annum on any deferred payment commencing 30 days after confirmation of assessment and running until paid. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. B. Mayor Andersen stated that the Historical Committee has re- quested that the City pay the cost of some typing that is needed. Following short discussion, it was decided to determine how much typing needs to be done and if it would be practical to have it done by the City Hall staff. C. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that other cities have decanters and glasses on the Council table and asked if anyone would object to this purchase for the City of Rosemead. There being no objections, Mayor Andersen ordered that this be done, perhaps obtaining two pitchers due to the number of people at Planning Commission meetings. • D. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the yearly agreements for street improvements had been drafted. These agreements were summarized by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that these agreements for street improvements be approved, and the Mayor authorized to execute same with John S. Bass for concrete work and E. C. Construction Company for paving. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 o'clock p.m. • MAYOR CITY CLERK - 7 -