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CC - 04-24-62 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 24, 1962 • A regular adjourned 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 8:05 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Ralph M. Green of the Latter Day Saints Church. 2. ROLL CALL • Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Stead. Absent.: Councilmen: Phinney. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 17, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of April 17, 1962 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. • PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. NEWBY AVENUE - 9000 - 9100 BLOCKS. 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 wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:12 o'clock p.m. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions had been received representing more than 60% of the front footage on both the north and south sides of the street. The petitions are for curb, gutter and sidewalk. Newby Avenue has been estab- lished as a 36 foot street. Mr. Phinney arrived at this time, 8:14 o'clock p.m. Charles Weedmark, 9034 Newby Avenue, Roger Weldon, 9009 Newby Avenue, Mrs. Barbara Gross, 9044 Newby Avenue, Russell J. Walker, 9064 Newby Avenue, and Mrs. Alice Carrillo, 9122 Newby Avenue, addressed the Council regarding this improvement. Several expressed the opinion that more people would sign favoring curb and gutter but were opposed to the installation of sidewalks. • • 4-24-62 Following.discussion by the Council, it was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this Public Hearing be temporarily suspended: Hearing was suspended at 8:34 o'clock p.m. Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that it be the policy of the Council to comm ence • proceedings for sidewalk improvement on petition or improve- ment of 60% of the front footage of a city block. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing re=opened at 8:45 o'clock p.m. George Gross, 9044 Newby Avenue, and Paul L. Geyer, 9040 Bentel Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the proposed street improvements. Mayor Andersen declared the.Public Hearing closed at 8:49 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the improve- ment proceed on the north side of Newby Avenue. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.. Absent: None. 6 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. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:55 o'clock p.m. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Admi-nistrator Farrell advised-the Council that petitions were submitted for both sides of the street from Hart Street to Rio Hondo Avenue representing more than 60% of the front footage. Mayor Andersen stated that the Hearing was incorrectly called for the 9000 - 9100 - 9200 - 9300 blocks of Guess Street. He requested that the record show that the Hearing is for the 9200 and 9300 blocks of Guess Street. George M. Swan, 9255 Guess Street, and R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, addressed the Council regarding this matter. • Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:00 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that the improve- ment proceed on both sides of Guess Street in the 9200 and 9300 blocks. Roll call Vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 2 - GUESS STREET - 9000 - 9100 - 9200 - 9300 BLOCKS. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION: 4-24-62. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7 ORDINANCE NO. 93. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIO AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson explained that this ordinance was drafted pursuant to Council action at the last meeting placing parking restrictions on.either side of Temple City Boulevard northerl~, from Valley Boulevard for 200 feet to provide for the left turn pocket. Mayor Andersen ordered this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS S. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RESOLUTION RE: REAPPORTIONMENT OF COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the Rosemead City Council go on record opposing any increase in the number of supervisors for Los Angeles County as the.. Council fails to see the need and due to the additional burden of approximately two million dollars such action would place on the taxpayers. Notice to be sent to the League for their next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE - CALIFORNIA WATER. AND TELEPHONE COMPANY • Attorney Watson explained that 1961 legislation had made some changes which would require more information in this application and therefore, he would request that this matter be continued to the next meeting. Mayor Andersen ordered this item continued to the next meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 62-30. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $420.48 DEMANDS NUMBER 1489 THROUGH 1493. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would request 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. 62-30 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 3 - . 4-24-62 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. URGENCY ORDINANCE FOR R-1 ZONING PROVISIONS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that the Council adopt an urgency ordinance that the R-1 provisions in the existing zoning ordinance be amended to include those requirements set forth in Sections 9104.01 (a) and 9123.16 in the proposed zoning ordinance. Following considerable discussion, Attorney Watson advised the Council that if a short recess were called he would redraft this ordinance. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 10:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 10:15 o'clock p.m. ORDINANCE N0: 94. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE1 Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 94 in full. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 94 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. A. Councilman Maude advised the Council that the Planning Commission had approved the recommendation of the Economic Development Committee that a committee be established to study the"lot split problem. Joseph C. Wilt, Chairman of the Planning Commission, advised the Council that it was the intent of the Planning Commission that the Mayor appoint this committee. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint this committee as requested. B. Bob Crabtree; Chamber of Commerce Director, advised the Council that the Chamber is planning a brochure to encourage residential expansion. It is planned to have this ready by Fair time for distribution at the Fair booth. The idea was expanded to include a brochure on-industrial development. At present, the plan is to have the residential brochure by Fair time and the industrial brochure if.possible. The Economic Development Committee has suggested that the City underwrite the expense of these brochures. Mr. Crabtree stated he did not have cost figures to present at. this time. • Mayor Andersen requested this item deferred to the next meeting in order to give the Counci time to consider it an to enable COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this communication - 4 - 4-24-62 requested a 30 day extension of time on the Temple City Boulevard improvement project due to recent rains. Attorney Watson further advised the Council that this request has been investigated by the Road Department and it is their recommendation that an extension of nine (9) working days be granted and that Sully-Miller Contracting Company be charged all engineering, inspection, supervision and other overhead expenses that are directly chargable to the contract during the period of such extension and that these costs be deducted from the final payment for the work in accordance with standard special provision No. 7.1 of the contract specifications. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that an extension of nine (9) working days be granted to Sully-Miller Contracting Company with the contractor to bear additional costs as recommended by the Road Department. B. MANHATTAN BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: DINNER HONORING COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication requested the City to provide a floral representation of the City emblem with the dimensions of 40 two foot by one foot as part of the decorative theme. Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: MAY MEETING. City Administrator Farrell advisediie Council that this was notification of the regular monthly meeting. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong to make reservations. D. DR. STUART H. MAUDE - PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION. This communication was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with congratulations. 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Jack Horning, 9254 East Marshall Street, advised the Council that he did not feel parkway tree removal should govern street widths. He stated that trees can be replanted and grow to maturity in 15 years but once curb and gutter is installed it is rarely torn out and replaced to widen the street. Joseph C. Wilt, 3621 Linda Lee, advised the Council that the MTA bond proposal is being heard in,Los Angeles now and stated that he is concerned because when the MTA representative was • in Rosemead it had been stated that they would require 13 acres of parking north of the freeway at Rosemead Boulevard. Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Phinney, that the Council favor the granting of government bonds for rapid transit but that the Council go on record as being opposed to any acreage being taken in our City for parking lots for a terminal and that letters be sent to Senator Kuechel and other of this action. - 5 - r 4-24-62 Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Andersen stated that there are many pros,and cons on this matter and that he felt the Council and Planning Commission should give this matter consideration and discussion. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.. A. Mayor Andersen stated that at this time he would like to appoint Councilman Jackman as the representative to the Library Board and Councilman Phinney as the representative to the Park Board. It was moved.by Maude, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that these appointments be ratified. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from the California Christian Home returning the check for the polling place for the Municipal Election. The letter stated in part, "Because we are proud and happy to share in the life of this community of Rosemead, it is our desire to endorse this check back to the City for whatever use may best be indicated." • Mayor Andersen requested the City Administrator to write a letter of thanks to Percy J. Furgeson, Administratorof the Home. C. Councilman Jackman stated that in view of the objection shown in the minutes of April 17, 1962, item 24 B. he wished the record to show that he reimbursed the City for his wife's attendance at this meeting. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Planning Consultant Everett Mansur had attended the meeting as the guest of Planning Commission Chairman Joe Wilt. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that since it was necessary to make an appointment to the Planning Commission they might wish to consider adjourning to a personnel session. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to Friday, April 27, 1962, • at 6:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:16 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 11 - 6 -