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CC - 05-08-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 8, 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 Councilman Maude. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. APRIL 24, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING APRIL 27, 1962 - SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 24, 1962 and the minutes of April 27, 1962 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. H. G. Arkebauer, 3210 Rosemead Place, addressed the Council regarding numerous matters with which he is dissatisfied. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 5. NEWBY AVENUE - 9000-9100 BLOCKS. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK • INSTALLATION. CONTINUATION OF HEARING. 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 8:24 o'clock p.m. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 64.9% of the front footage on the south side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the improvement on the south side of Newby Avenue • proceed. 6. LAWRENCE AVENUE - 8900 BLOCK. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for Public Hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn,in. Mayor Andersen declared the Hearing open at 8:26 o'clock p.m. • 5-8-62 0 The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been received representing 68.7% of the front footage on the south side of the street and 86.07% on the north side of the street. Mrs. Lloyd T. Clayton, 4234 North Ivar Avenue, and Mr. D. C. Voges, 8945 East Lawrence Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this proposed improvement. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:34 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 7. RIO HONDO AVENUE - 4300 BLOCK. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for Public Hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. Mayor Andersen declared the Hearing open at 8:36 o'clock p.m. • The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that improvements have been installed or petitioned for by 73% of the front footage on the east side of the street and 77.73% on the west side of the street. Robert W. Stone, 4324 North Rio Hondo Avenue, and W. H. Baquet, 4312 North Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Courcil regarding this matter. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:40 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. • 8. GLENDON WAY - 9000 - 9100 - 9200 - 9300 BLOCKS. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. (SOUTH SIDE ONLY) Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for Public Hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. Mayor Andersen declared the Hearing open at 8:41 o'clock p.m. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City_Administrator Farrell advised the Council that improvements have been installed, contracted for or petitioned for by 67.84% of the front footage on the south side of the street. George Horspool, 9256 East Glendon Way, addressed the Council regarding this proposed improvement. • Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:45 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. - 2 - 5-8-62 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. ORDINANCE NO. 93. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. (Second Reading) AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would • order this ordinance read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Ordinance No. 93 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Nione. 10. APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE. CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE COMPANY. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this application was now in order and the Council could proceed in this matter. Attorney Watson stated that it would be necessary for the Council to establish the amount of the bond required before adoption of the necessary resolution and that a bond in the amount of $1,000.00 is considered adequate. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this bond be fixed at $1,000.00. RESOLUTION N0. 62-31. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT THE WATER FRANCHISE APPLIED FOR BY CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE COMPANY UNDER DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 2 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, KNOWN AS THE FRANCHISE ACT OF 1937. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be read by title only. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. • It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Resolution 62-31 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. REQUEST FOR FINANCING OF BROCHURE. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Bob Crabtree, Chamber of Commerce director advised the Council that this was not a direct request from the Chamber of Commerce. It had been suggested by the Economic Development Committee that perhaps the City could underwrite the cost of these brochures- Plans call for printing of 15,000 copies of the residential brochure and 5,000 of the industrial brochure. These brochures to be distributed at the Fair. • Walter Lowrey, 3528 North Rio Hondo Avenue, Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, and H. G. Arkebauer, 3210 Rosemead Place, expressed opposition to the City providing any additional funds to the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this matter be postponed for budget study. - 3 - • 5-8-62 • NEW BUSINESS 12. FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATIONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that applications have been received for five fireworks permits: Boy Scout Troop 592 - 8702 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead Ward Enterprises - 4525 north Rosemead Boulevard, Rosemead Swim Club - Southeast corner Muscatel and Valley„ American Legion Post 425 - Northeast corner Walnut Grove and Valley, and Methodist Men's Club - Northwest corner Loma and Valley. City Administrator Farrell further stated that all locations have been checked by Fire Prevention who reports that all locations meet ordinance requirements, provided the site at 4525 North Rosemead Boulevard is cleared of weeds for a reasonable distance from the stand. It wa s moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that these permits be granted. 13. CALLING FOR BIDS AND SETTING DATE FOR OPENING. IMPROVEMENT • PROJECTS. (CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS.) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that several improvement projects are ready to let out to bid; Delta Avenue from Marshall Street to Olney Street and Edmond Drive from Muscatel Avenue to Walnut Grove Avenue. Attorney Watson advised the Council it will be necessary to have two publications, the first at least 10 days prior to the bid opening date, therefore he would suggest that June 12th be set as the opening date. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney be instructed to insert additional clauses in the contracts for these projects where necessary to tighten these contracts. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council set June 12, 1962 as the date for opening bids on Edmond Drive and Delta Avenue projects, and that the City Clerk be directed to make the necessary publications of Notice Inviting Bids. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 62-32. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,052.75 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1494 THROUGH 1526. 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. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Resolution No. 62-32 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 4 - 5-8-62 15. 16. 17. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS None. • Mayor Andersen declared a short recess. Time 9:50 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:02 o'clock p.m. COMMUNICATIONS A. ASSEMBLY - CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE. RE: ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 14. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution in full. This resolution urges cities to provide visual identification from the air as an aid to navigation and flight safety. Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator contact the various service clubs and try to obtain a volunteer to • follow through on this matter. B. AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS. RE: BLOODMOBILE. City Administrator Farrell read in full this communication requesting support of the Bloodmobile to be conducted in Rosemead on June 29, 1962 at the Masonic Temple. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council endorse this bloodmobile and urge all who can to participate and request the press to give this program as much publicity as possible. 18. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. • None. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen stated he had received a letter from the Senate Reapportionment Committee regarding the new endeavor and that he had requested that a resolution be prepared for consideration by the Council regarding this matter. RESOLUTION N0. 62-33. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING THE STATE SENATE REAPPORTIONMENT PLAN ADVOCATED BY HONORABLE FRANK G. BONELLI, SUPERVISOR OF THE FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. This resolution was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-33 be adopted and a copy be forwarded to Supervisor.Bonelli. B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Beautification Committee previously appointed by the Mayor and ratified by the Council is inactive and he requested that this committee be dismissed. - 5 - C 5-8-62 0 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the Rosemead Beautification Committee be dismissed and presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their efforts. C. Mayor Andersen stated he would appoint the committee to study lot splits as requested by the Economic Development Committee and the Planning Commission. Appointments were: Joseph C. Wilt, Planning Commission Chairman, Stuart H. Maude, Councilman, Frank DiNoto, Economic Development Committee, John D. Phinney, Councilman, and Harry S. Buchanan, Planning Commissioner. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that these appointments be ratified. 0. Councilman Phinney advised the Council that he must resign as Council representative to the Park Advisory Board. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this resignation of Councilman Phinney from the Park Advisory Board. , Mayor Andersen appointed Councilman Maude as Council representative to the Park Advisory Board. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Council rat if ythe appointment of Councilman Maude as Council representative to the Park Advisory Board. E. Mayor Andersen announced that the League of California Cities May meeting has been postponed one month. Meeting will be held June 21st in Burbank. F. City Administrator Farrell read in full a communication from Erwin W. Drabinski commending the personnel of Fire Station 42 for their "kindness, sympathy, and personal understanding" when responding to emergency calls from his home on three separate occasions. Mayor Andersen ord and a copy sent to G. City Administrator traffic signal has Boulevard there is this location. gyred this communication received and filed Chief Klinger. Farrell advised the Council that since the been installed at Ivar Avenue and Valley no further need for the Crossing Guard at Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to prepare a resolution if necessary, for the nest meeting, to handle this matter. H. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from the City of Arcadia regarding supplementary water supply. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. . It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn to May 15, 1962 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m. CITY CLERK 6-