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CC - 06-12-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of June 12, 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 Kenneth A. Nelson of the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MAY 22, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING MAY 29, 1962 - SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that the minutes of May 22, 1962 and May 29, 1962 be approved as printed. Councilman Stead stated that on page 2, item 7, paragraph 3 this paragraph should be corrected to show that further dis- cussion brought out that perhaps decision on this matter could wait until the program of the League Conference is available and decision can be made at that time.(Minutes of May 22, 1962) Councilman Stead made inquiry regarding page 2, item 9, para- graph 1. Short discussion followed and the Deputy City Clerk • was instructed to strike this paragraph from the minutes. (Minutes**of May 22, 1962) Councilman Maude, with agreement of second, reworded his motion that the minutes of May 22, 1962 be approved as corrected and the minutes of May 29, 1962 be approved as printed. Motion carried unanimously. 4. TIME RESERVED FOW THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS • 5. HART STREET - 3800 BLOCK. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience wish- ing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.r City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing 73.42% of the front footage on the • 6-12-62 west side of the 3800 block of Hart Street. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:09 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. • Following discussion of publication costs of Notice to Bidders, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that not less than three (3) curb and gutter projects be included in each Notice to Bidder publication unless other- wise directed by the City Council in specific instances. 6. FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE COMPANY. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this hearing was being held pursuant to a resolution passed by the City Council setting this time and place for the public hearing on the application of California Water and Telephone Company for a water franchise. Publication has been made as required and proof of publication is on file. No written protests have been received. • Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. and asked if anyone present wished to testify for or against this application. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:23 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the Ordinance could be presented at this time. ORDINANCE NO. 96. 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 APPURTEN- ANCES FOR TRANSMITTING 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 WITH- IN SAID MUNICIPALITY. E It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this ordinance be read by title only. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 96 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • 7. RESOLUTION NO. 62-37. RE: PROHIBITING COMMERCIALIZED POKER. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO PLACE ON THE NOVEMBER, 1962 BALLOT A PROPOSITION TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIALIZED POKER. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution in full. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-37 be adopted, and a copy be sent to the Board of Supervisors. - 2 - • 6-12-62 8. REPORT - SWIM CLUB REQUEST. 0 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that contractual arrangements may be entered into between a park district and a city and in view of this possibility this report was made. This report has not yet been checked by the Los Angeles County Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation and Mr. Farrell stated he would also like to submit it to the Park Advisory Board. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he felt that the City should have a written opinion on this matter. His office is preparing an opinion at this time which will be submitted to the Council prior to the next regular meeting. Don Gambril, Rosemead Swim Club Coach, and Harold Nichols, 4854 Halkett Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this program. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this matter would be deferred to the next regular meeting to enable the City Administrator and City Attorney to obtain more information. There were no objections. • 9. APPROVAL OF CASH CONTRACT NO. 41159 - TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from the County Road Department requesting that the Council approve and authorize the additional work as detailed and accept the work on this cash contract. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that the Council approve and authorize the additional work and accept the work on Cash Contract No. 41159. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. ORDINANCE NO. SETBACKS IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF • THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FRONT AND SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission has recommended the changes in this proposed ordinance as discussed by the Council at a previous meeting. Ted Tatge, Owner of Consolidated Cabinet and Floor Covering, advised the Council that he had experienced great difficulty in getting his plans, which were submitted in April, through plan check. At the present time they are about finished, but if this ordinance were adopted, it would be necessary to start all over again and would create a hardship. Walter F. Lowrey, 3528 North Rio Hondo Avenue, stated that he would hate to see any legislative body penalize someone who • had already submitted their plans. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this proposed ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission with the suggestion that a regular ordinance be recommended which would apply only to specific streets. - 3 - 6-12-62 0 NEW BUSINESS 11. OPENING OF BIDS. DELTA AVENUE AND EDMOND DRIVE. Mayor Andersen requested Councilman Jackman to open the bids and pass them to Councilman Maude to read. The following bids were received: 0 Delta Avenue Bay Area Construction $7,925.80 W. R. Wilkinson Company, Inc. 6,562.10 E. C. Construction 5,980.85 Sully-Miller Contracting Company 6,906.59 John S. Bass 5,529.00 A 1 Concrete, Inc. 5,723.15 Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, these bids would be referred to the Los Angeles County Road Department for checking and recommendation at the next meeting. There were no objections. Edmond Drive. Griffith Company $11,475.05 W. R. Wilkinson Company, Inc. 12,045.48 E. C. Construction 12,163.05 Bay Area Construction 15,494.50 A 1 Concrete, Inc. 11,245.05 Sully-Miller Contracting Company 12,922.77 John S. Bass 11,271.00 Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, these bids would be referred to the Los Angeles County Road Department for checking and recommendation at the next meeting. There were no objections. 12. COUNCIL DETERMINATION ON APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB OPERATORS LICENSE. N. F. FOSTER - DBA CITY TAXI. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Mr. Foster had purchased a company which was licensed to cperate in the area applied for. A hearing was held pursuant to ordinance requirements and the Hearing Officer recommended approval of the application. Norman F. Foster, applicant, addressed the Council regarding his application. John Toscano, owner of Yellow Checker Cab protested the granting of this license. Walter F. Lowrey, 3528 North Rio Hondo Avenue, inquired as to how many cabs would be permitted to operate in the City under this application and expressed opposition to the granting of this license. Deputy Charlie Gilman, Sheriff's License Detail, presented data relating to taxicab licensing. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that this license be granted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Stead. Noes: Maude, Phinney. Absent: None. - 4 - • • 6-12-62 13. COMMUNITY RECREATION PROGRAM AGREEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this agreement is the same as the agreement executed for 1961-62. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute. • 14. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWER - M. E. CARTER. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a communication from the County Engineer recommended that the Council approve the work and accept dedication of this sewer. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this recommendation, approve the work and accept dedication. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 62-38. TRANSFERRING PETTY CASH FUND. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING PETTY CASH FUND • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this resolution was to transfer the Petty Cash Fund from the Deputy City Clerk to the Deputy City Treasurer in conformance with the Chart of Accounts drawn up by the City Auditor. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-38 be adopted. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 62-39. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $60,571.44 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1550 THROUGH 1573. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would • order this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. 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 Stead, that Resolution No. 62-39 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: 17. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 0 A. ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC PAD - LOWER AZUSA ROAD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that one additional signal actuator pad be installed on Lower Azusa Road to aid right turning movements onto Rosemead Boulevard. At present only one pad is in place for westbound movements. Approximate cost of the additional pad would be $350.00. - 5 - 6-12-62 It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. B. INSTALLATION OF RED CURBING ON RIO HONDO NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. 0 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that 30 feet of red curbing be placed from the north curb return of Valley Boulevard northerly on Rio Hondo Avenue on the east side of the street. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. C. CROSSWALK ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AT MISSION DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that a white crosswalk be placed extending from the point of the intersection of Valley Boulevard with Mission Drive to the south side of Valley Boulevard in conjunction with the existing stop bar and "Wait Here" pavement markings for east bound traffic. Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this item be referred back to the • Traffic Commission for further study. Councilman Phinney suggested that the Traffic Commission might also investigate the possibility of a crosswalk across Mission Drive at Valley Boulevard. 18. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 19. COMMUNICATIONS. A. RESOLUTION OF COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. APPROVAL AND SUPPORT OF H. R. 11199. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. • It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that a.similar resolution be prepared for adoption by this Council. B. UNITED STATES COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS. Mayor Andersen stated that October 24 has been proclaimed United Nations Day on a national level therefore, if there were no objections he would order this communication received and filed. C. PETER V. DE MARCO. RE: FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen stated if order this communication Departments received and departments. There were D. COUNTY BOUNDARY 1) CITY OF SAN 2) CITY OF SAN there were no objections he would commending the Fire and Sheriff's filed and copies sent to the two no objections. COMMISSION: GABRIEL ANNEXATION NO. 1962-1. GABRIEL ANNEXATION NO. 1962-2. - 6 - • 6-12-62 City Administrator Farrell posted the maps of these proposed annexations on the board and pointed out the boundaries of the areas proposed to be annexed. Mayor Andersen ordered these communications received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. E. MR-AND MRS. ANDREW J. WINGATE. RE: SENIOR ALL- NIGHT PARTY. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen read this communication inviting the Council to attend the senior all-night party in full. 20. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 21. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Maude advised the Council that Lloyd Dancer is retiring from the El Monte Union High School District Board • after 19 years. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that a resolution be prepared commending and thanking Mr. Dancer for his years of service to the community. B. Councilman Maude stated that a report is being compiled by the Chairman of the Lot Split Committee, Frank DiNoto, to determine the difference in value of a house on a cul-de-sac street as opposed to a house on an easement or private lane. Councilman Phinney stated that this committee is meeting every Wednesday from 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall. C. Councilman Stead advised the Council that several fire hazards exist in the City which should be attended to: East of Rosemead Boulevard at Ramona Boulevard and Glendon Way; The fourth lot east of Ivar Avenue on Ramona Boulevard; and The northeast corner of Marshall Street and Rosemead Boulevard. D. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Florence E. Berg has been nominated by the Los Angeles County Public Library as its outstanding employee of the year and therefore he had had a resolution prepared honoring Miss Berg. RESOLUTION NO. 62-40. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN HONOR OF FLORENCE E. BERG. This resolution was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 62-40 be adopted and a copy be • sent to the County Employees Association. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received a letter from Quitman T. Boothe, 9318 East Guess Stree% regarding disposal service. Mayor Andersen read this communication in full. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would instruct the City Administrator to reply - 7 - • 6-12-62 0 0 11 to this communication, indicating that this letter was read to the City Council and copies to be sent to Griegorian Disposal Service. it was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to June 19, 1962 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY-CLERK - 8 -