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CC - 03-13-62• 0 CITY OF ROSgMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 13, 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 6y Mayor Andersen at 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation.was delivered by Reverend Richard Sharpe of the Rosemead Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, • Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1962 It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 27, 1962 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Leo S. Hermes, 8935 East Lawrence Avenue, William C. Twomey, 4225 Rosemead Boulevard, and Joseph A. Potts, 8925 East Lawrence Avenue, addressed the • Council requesting that Lawrence be made a 36 foot street. George R. Mikes, 8929 East Lawrence Avenue,advised the Council that he preferred a 30 foot street. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the matter of Lawrence Avenue street width be reconsidered, and the matter continued for two weeks. Paul L. Geyer, 9040 Bentel Avenue, advised the Council that he felt that 30 foot streets are too narrow and that 36 foot streets should be established as a minimum. H. G. Arkebauer, 3210 Rosemead Place, spoke at length regarding the County assessment rates. 40 HEARINGS 5. PROTEST HEARING. RE: CURBS AND GUTTERS - EDMOND DRIVE. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:38 o'clock p.m. 3-13-62 Evidence was presented that notice of the hearing was given as required by law. Mayor Andersen requested those in the audience wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. Lloyd Alexander, 4403 North Muscatel, asked if it would be possible to install curb and gutter in front of his home at the same time it is installed on the Edmond Drive side of his property. Charles M. McNabb, 8636 Edmond Drive, and Mrs. Louise Redona, 4329 North Muscatel Avenue made several inquiries regarding the proposed improvement. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:48 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Edmond Drive improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • 6. ORDINANCE NO. 92. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: PERMIT FEES. (1st Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 2225 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUILDING CODE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, USE, HEIGHT, AREA, MAINTENANCE OF ALL STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THEREIN SPECIFICALLY REGULATED, AND GRADING, WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", ORDINANCE NO. 2252 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, ARRANGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, USE AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC WIRING, CONNECTIONS, FIXTURES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ON PREMISES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES" AND ORDINANCE NO. 2269 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SANITARY PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, HOUSE SEWERS, AND PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS IN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH WORK MAY BE CARRIED ON THEREIN", ALL AS AMENDED TO MARCH 1, 1962, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson briefly explained this ordinance. Mayor Andersen ordered this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 92 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the public hearing be set for April 17, 1962. - 2 - 3-13-62 0 7. REPORT RE: PROPOSED INCREASE IN RATES. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY. City Administrator Farrell read in full a written report which had been submitted to the Council regarding the proposed increases. After discussion, Mayor Andersen instructed City Administrator • Farrell to submit a comparison of rates of the three major water companies which supply the City at the next meeting and if possible to have a representative from the San Gabriel Valley Water Company present at the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-24. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $11,148.82 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1354 THROUGH 1375• Mayor Andersen ordered 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 presented Resolution No. 62-24 by title only and read a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 62-24 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent:. None. 9. DEDICATION OF SEWER EASEMENT. M. E. CARTER. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the necessary documents had been received for dedication of sewer easement. This dedication is on Glendon Way. is It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and approved for recordation. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION. A. LOMA AVENUE CENTERLINE STRIPING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that single skip centerline striping be installed on Loma Avenue with 50 feet of double centerline striping at the south approach to Mission Drive and the north approach to Valley Boulevard. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. B. ROSEMEAD AND VALLEY BOULEVARDS. 3 PHASE SIGNALIZATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had reaffirmed its recommendation that three phase signalization is needed at the intersection of Rosemead and Valley Boulevards on both thoroughfares. - 3 - • 3-13-62 0 it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council reaffirm its position on this matter in agreement with this recommendation. C. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD ACCESS FROM SOUTH OF THE FREEWAY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended that the Council adopt • a resolution requesting the State Division of Highways to provide adequate access to Rosemead Boulevard for those residents south of the Freeway. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, that the Council reaffirm its stand in this matter. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he was prepared to submit a resolution at this time. Councilman Lowrey withdrew his motion, with the agreement of second. RESOLUTION NO. 62-25. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. • This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-25 be adopted. 0. CROSSWALK ON GARVEY AVENUE City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended that a crosswalk be installed on Garvey Avenue approximately 200 feet east of Sullivan Avenue. This crosswalk was requested by Global Van Lines. it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this crosswalk be installed in conformance with the recommendations of the Traffic Advisor. • ll. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 12. COMMUNICATIONS. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSN. RE: ANNUAL SEMINAR. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication contained the reservation and registration forms for the Association's Third Annual Seminar to be held in Palm Springs May 4, 5 and 6, 1962. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that authorization be granted for attendance of five Councilmen, the City Adminis- trator and the City Treasurer to this Seminar. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that advance registra- tions be made for those authorized to attend. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, - 4 - • 3-13-62 Mayor Andersen requested Deputy City the necessary information and send in registrations. 0 Clerk Armstrong to obtain the reservations and B. OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL. • DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication concerned a Crime Prevention Conference to be held on March 24, 1962 at the Statler Hilton in Los Angeles. C. CHARLES J. ACQUILIN. RE: STEELE STREET IMPROVEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication requested that curb and gutter be installed at the same time the major portion of the street is in- stalled and that he be billed on his tax bill in several small payments. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be instructed to proceed on requests of this type on all improvements. D. DODGER STADIUM DEDICATION COMMITTEE. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received • a communication from the Dodger Stadium Dedication Committee, requesting him to appoint someone to set up the means of selecting a Miss Dodger and Miss Angel for competition with other cities and countys, and that he had requested the Chamber of Commerce to handle this program. R. K. McCaffree, Chamber Manager, reported that the Board of Directors voted on this matter and decided to arrange the contest. Entries have been slow coming in. Judges have not been selected as yet. Councilman Phinney informed the Council that Mr. Lee Lucas, the new Park Director was present in the audience. Mayor Andersen welcomed Mr. Lucas to the community. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the action taken by the Council authorizing the City Administrator to proceed on requests for installation of improvement and billing on • the tax bill, is limited by statutory requirements. He stated that if this action is taken the contract or petition is to be on file with the City and a 60 day notice must be given pursuant to Chapter 27. Attorney Watson recommended that the Council not interject the financing into the middle of a contract proceeding where Chapter 27 has not been activated. If this is avoided, there will be no question of validity. E. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. OFFICE OF THE TREASURER (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication requested the passage of a resolution requesting the President and Congress to oppose any action which would subject the income from state and local bonds to a federal tax. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objEr-tions he would request that a resolution be prepared for consideration at the next meeting. There were no objections. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. - 5 - 3-13-62 0 0 Phil.. Tel .l ez , 3817. ,North Ba rt9'et`t Avenue_;'s.zdv i sed. the: Counc i l that he was opposed to the increase in rates requested by the San Gabriel Valley Water Company. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised ,the Council that=the Auditor had requested that additional. funds be budgeted for ...Engineering and Traffic Enforcement:_;Eng"ineer..in..wjill require an additional $6,000.00 and Traffic Enforcement1.6,250.00. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that these funds be budgeted as requested. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead,- Noes-' None:: Absent: None-. B. Mayor Andersen .raised :the. quesl iorn :of whether: ste.f(f.'members and wives, should attersd.the`C'al ifornia Contract Cit.ies.:meeting hosted by the City of Rosemead".:April 18th>:" .There wes no discussion and no action was taken. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen; and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at :.,10:22.o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting March 27, 1962. MAYOR CITY CLERK • L J - 6 -