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CC - 05-22-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 22, 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 Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Lowell Wendt of the Hope Union Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ex officio: 3. APPROVAL OF MAY 15, 196 Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Councilmen: Phinney. Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. MINUTES. MAY 8, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING 2 - SPECIAL MEETING. Councilman Maude stated that the minutes of May 8, 1962 should be corrected to show that item 6, page 2, the motion was made by Maude, and Item 8, page 2, the motion was seconded by Maude and Item 11, page 3 should show that Paul Geyer addressed the Council favoring this program. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 8, 1962 be approved as corrected. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the minutes of May 15, 1962 be approved as printed. Councilman Phinney arrived at this time. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 East Valley Boulevard, made inquiry regarding the relocation of some of the fire hydrants on Valley Boulevard. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, suggested that every effort be made to discuss problems with the Chamber of Commerce and that criticism be avoided. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD - 4000 BLOCK. SIDEWALK INSTALLATION. 0 Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Public hearing open at 8:16 o'clock p.m. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 60y of the front footage on the west side of the street. 0 5-22-62 9 Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:17 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that this improve- ment proceed. Motion carried with Courcilman Maude abstaining. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • 6. AUTHORIZATION FOR REMOVAL OF CROSSING GUARD. [VAR AVENUE AT VALLEY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the"signals at this location are now operating and for the past two weeks the crossing guard has been instructing the children on crossing in conformance with the "WALK - DON'T WALK" signals. The school district has been contacted and agrees that this crossing guard is no longer needed. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the crossing guard at the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard be dismissed. NEW BUSINESS 7. DEDICATIONS OF EASEMENT WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. Attorney Watson advised the Council that two dedications of easement on Walnut Grove Avenue for road purposed had been received from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. These dedications supply the needed width to improve the bridge over the Rubio Wash. it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept these dedications and authorize recordation. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-34. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET OF STATE ALLOCATED ENGINEERING FUNDS. • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED ENGINEERING FUNDS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this reso- lution is the same resolution required each year to obtain State allocated engineering funds. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-34 be adopted. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-35. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET OF FUNDS FROM STATE HIGHWAY FUND. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SJBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. - 2 - 5-22-62 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this reso- lution is required each year to obtain funds allocated from the State highway fund to cities. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-35 be adopted. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 62-36. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $38,042.64 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1527 THROUGH 1549. Mayor Andersen requested 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 Maude, that Resolution No. 62-36 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 95. RE: ZONING OF ANNEXED AREAS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR ZONING OF NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson stated that it would be advisable for the City to adopt an ordinance of this type. It was moved by Jackman, that this matter be discussed and acted on at the next meeting. • Motion died for lack of second. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, that this ordinance be introduced this evening and come up for second reading at the first regular meeting in June. Attorney Watson read this ordinance in full. Following discussion, Councilman Stead, with the agreement of second, withdrew his motion. Following minor word changes, it was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 95 be adopted as amended. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 12. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. INDUSTRIAL SETBACKS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the - 3 - • • 5-22-62 Planning Commission at its meeting of May 21, 1962, recommended that an ordinance providing front and side yard setbacks in industrial zones be recommended for adoption by the City Council. ORDINANCE NO. 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. Attorney Watson read this proposed ordinance in full. Following considerable discussion, Mayor Andersen deferred this matter to later in the meeting. 13. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 14. COMMUNICATIONS A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED AT MAY 6, 1962 MEETING. • This communication regarding three resolutions adopted by the Association at their May, 1962 meeting was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. 1) Mayor Andersen ordered the resolution regarding accurate unit costs for law enforcement services received and filed. 2) Mayor Andersen ordered the resolution regarding itemized cost data for contract services received and filed. 3) Mayor Andersen ordered the resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors to "hold the line" on the present tax rate received and filed. B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: MEETING JUNE 7, 1962. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to please . notify the Deputy City Clerk. C. CITY OF CUDAHY. RE: DRAW POKER. This communication contained a resolution adopted by the City of Cudahy requesting the Board of Supervisors to place on the November, 1962 ballot a proposition to prohibit commercialized poker. The communication and portions of the resolution were read by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had also received a communication from the City of Bell Gardens containing a similar resolution. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City of Rosemead adopt a similar resolution. 0 D. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) This communication from Gordon T. Nesvig, Clerk of the Board, acknowledged receipt of the City's resolution regarding state senate reapportionment and expressed the appreciation of the Board. - 4 - 5-22-62 E. REAPPORTIONMENT CARAVAN. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he Fad been notified that the reapportionment caravan lead by Councilmen Gibson and Brown of the City of Los Angeles would be at the Rosemead City Hall, Friday, May 25, 1962 at 11.30 o'clock a.m. and urged a good local turnout to meet this caravan and turn in any completed petitions. • 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, made several inquiries regarding the storm drain project to be installed on Mission Drive. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen stated that the Planning Commission's recommended ordinance would be given further consideration at this time. (Setbacks for Industrial Areas) In discussion the Council indicated that they felt the 50 foot setback from the centerline of a street should be reduced to . 40 feet and that private streets should be excluded. Planning Commissioners Casares, Buchanan, and Crabtree addressed the Council regarding this ordinance. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that this ordinance be referred back to the Planning Commission with the suggested changes. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Maude. Absent: None. B. Attorney Watson advised Office of the County of Los to the Health Services Agre amendment would provide for homes and mobile home parks action. the Council that the Chief Administrative Angeles recommended that an Amendment ament be adopted by the Council. This inspection and regulation of mobile in conformance with previous Council It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this Amendment to Health Services Agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute. C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he felt the City would be in a very unfavorable position if any action were taken with respect to a street lighting program for the City that would be an increase over the basic plan considered at the public hearing on the formation of the district. In order to change the plan considered at that time it would be necessary to start over again with posting, publication, holding of a public hearing, etc. Attorney Watson further advised the Council that he was unable to say at this time whether or not all code reqquirements could be met in time to place this item in the 1962-63 budget, but would be able to report in one week. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would defer this matter to the next budget session in one week and request the Attorney to have a report ready at that time. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 10:24 o'clock p.m. - 5 - 5-22-62 Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:34 o'clock p.m. D. Budget Study. City Administrator Farrell presented additional lighting cost estimates for Zone 4. Following discussion of the proposed lighting improvement for Zone 4, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that $9,200. be tentatively allowed in the proposed budget for this street lighting project. Mayor Andersen requested Councilman Maude to consider the Rosemead Boulevard lighting and center divider improvement at the next meeting of the Economic Development Committee. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this meeting adjourn to May 29, 1962, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 0 - 6 -