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CC - 01-09-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 9, 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 Councilman Stead. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend J. David Bigelow of the Rosemead Foursquare Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. DECEMBER 26, 1961 Councilman Phinney called attention to a typographical error in the word "away" on page 5. Councilman Phinney suggested that the substance of Attorney Boyko's remarks be included in Item 18 C on Page 6. Attorney Boyko stated that mailboxes should not be used for hand delivery of a newsletter. Mayor Andersen ordered these corrections made in the minutes. Councilman Stead stated he wished to call attention to an elaboration in the minutes on Page 5, Item 17. Councilman Stead stated that this motion was, for clarification, revised • over the phone, and since it was not a unanimous vote he did want it pointed out that had the motion been submitted in this form originally, it might well have been a unanimous vote. Mayor Andersen requested that "as to form" be added to the end of the motion under Item 13. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 26, 1961 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.,. None. • Rosemead High School students attending the meeting were as follows: Dolly Snelling, 3837 Ivar Avenue, Norma Pfister, 9153 East Bentd Avenue, Janine Batten, 3719 North Delta Avenue, John Bedke, 8237 Artson Street; Carol Jesse, 3603 Ellis Lane, i 1-9-62 0 Pat Cushing, 9444 Lower Azusa Road, E1 Monte, and Beth Leone, 8039 Nannestad Street, South San Gabriel. Also attending were: Mike Cushing, 9444 Lowec Azusa Road, El Monte attending Citrus College, and Mike Oughton from Mark Keppel High School. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. REPORT. RE: STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS AND ZONE CHANGES. City Administrator Farrell submitted a report in compliance with Section 18161 of the Streets and Highways Code.. Mr. Farrell also made an oral presentation of the facts and recommendations contained in the report. Councilman Stead requested that photographs be available at the hearing showing the two types of installations, above ground and underground. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this report • would be accepted. There were no objections. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 62-1.. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING AND DECLARING NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ABANDON PORTION OF STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.,,. J A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING_ITS;INTENTION TO ABANDON PORTIONS OF ZONE 3 OF THE ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AND APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE -.FOR HEARING ,PROTESTS., ; It was,moved,,by;•Jackman;:second by Lowrey,,and•unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-1 be read by title only. Attorney~Watson presented Resolution No. 62-1 by title only and advised-the Council that this resolution set a public hearing for .Tuesday, January :30., 1962 at. 8:,00-p.m. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 62-1. be adopted.-.". Roll call vote.as follows:..:Ayes:' Andersen, Jackman;"Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. -Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. RESOLUTION N0...62-2. DECLARING INTENTION TO ORDER STREET,:LIGHT- ING IMPROVEMENT. A-RESOLUT.'ION OF THE_CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY-OF, ROSEMEAD,,..-r DECLARING ITS INTENTION;TO,ORDER STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. Attorney Watson briefly explained that this resolution gives notice-of,: intention to order;.improvement.and provi,des'.for,'.the City•.to pay 50% of installation, costs,,, 4,;.. .l " Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order _thi.s;'resoIution -read;by title only., ;Therer:were. no objections. Attorne'y..Wa.tson present@d;this resolution by title only. - 2 1-9-62 It was moved by Jackman; second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 62-2 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. After short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that the City Council declare its intention to advance the additional 500% of the cost of improvement in Zone 5; to be • repaid to the City in 5 equal annual installments commencing with the fiscal year 1962-63. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-3. SETTING PROTEST HEARING. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 5. City Administrator Farrell stated that pursuant to Councilman • Stead's request he had prepared a cost estimate on an under- ground system in Zone 5. Mr. Farrell reported that based on a cost of $715.00 per light installation - installation would cost $42,900.00. Therefore, City cost would be approximately $21,500.00 and maintenance and energy would cost approximately $1,314.00 per year. The cost of'maintenance and energy for an underground City owned lighting system would be approximately 50•% of the above-ground Edison Company cost. Attorney Watson recommended that if the Council wished to consider this alternate on the hearing date that a motion to include this supplement in the report would be in order. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this supplement report be included at the hearing date. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would • order Resolution No. 62-3 read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-3 be adopted. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-4. INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING ZONE 4 AND TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT IN SUCH TERRITORY Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-4 be adopted. - 3 - • • • s 10. 12 13 1-9-62 RESOLUTION NO. 62-5. SETTING PROTEST HEARING. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 4. A RESOLUTION 0171HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OTY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINT- ING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE.4 AND TO PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-5 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 62-6. INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 2A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 2A AND TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT IN SUCH TERRITORY. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by,title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-6 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 62-7. SETTING PROTEST HEARING. STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.ZONE 2A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS TO THE ANNEX- ATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE 2A AND TO PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-7 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 62-8. ADOPTING WAGE RATES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING WAGE RATES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this resolution is required by State Law. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the adoption of wage rates requires the City and contractors to pay prevailing wage rates. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title only. - 4 - 1-9-62 0 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resol6tion No. 62-8 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. ORDINANCE NO..88. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS . (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND RIO HONDO AVENUE, PROVIDING TWO-HOUR PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that two-hour time limit parking be installed on Valley Boulevard from city limit to city limit with the exception of the north side of the street from Loma Avenue to Mission Drive. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that Ordinance No. 88 be amended to conform with the Traffic Commission recommend- ation. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 88 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. ORDINANCE NO. RE: FALLOUT SHELTER PERMITS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXEMPTING EMERGENCY.. FALLOUT SHELTERS FROM PERMIT FEES UNDER THE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance had been drafted as directed by the Council at their last meeting. 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. Mayor Andersen ordered ordinance number '85 released and used. It.was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this ordinance be introduced. After short discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn. Mayor Andersen ordered this ordinance deferred to the next meeting for first reading. 16. PUBLIC HEARING. RE: BENTEL AVENUE IMPROVEMENT. • Factual data regarding this public hearing was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Mr. Farrell stated that the only location lacking curb and gutter in the 9000 block of Bentel Avenue was located at 9040 Bentel Avenue. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and date set for hearing and requested those in the audience who wished to be heard, to please stand and be sworn in. - 4 - 1-9-62 The oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. Paul Geyer, owner of 9040 Bentel Avenue, requested that he not be required to install curb and gutter as he wished to develop this property for commercial use and was working toward re- zoning of the property. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:27 o'clock p.m. After short discussion, it was Lowrey, that the 60 day period to a date 90 days from today. moved by Phinney, second by provided by statute be extended Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 17. LOMA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT. A. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT. B. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Loma Avenue improvement is now completed and construction cost for curb and gutter on the Ladwig property totaled $312.30. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be in order for the Council to set a hearing date for confirmation of the amount of the assessment on the property, allowing sufficient time for the City Administrator to give a ten (10) day notice of the hearing date. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that February 13, 1962 be set as the hearing date for confirmation of the amount of assessment on Loma Avenue. 18. REPORT. RE: SIDEWALK INSTALLATION ON IVAR AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the damaged sidewalk on Ivar Avenue has been replaced, and to his knowledge there are no unsafe sidewalks located in the City. • NEW BUSINESS 19. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES IN AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson explained that this ordinance eliminated duplications, corrected numbering and relocated several sections in the Municipal Code. Attorney Watson explained the various changes that would be accomplished by adoption of this ordinance. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that this Ordinance be numbered 85 and that Ordinance No. 85 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 62-9. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $4,234.30 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1266 THROUGH 1287. - 5 - 1-9-62 • 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 Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-9 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 21. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 22. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 23. COMMUNICATIONS. . A. CITY OF DUARTE. RE: RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO STATE LEGISLAT- IVE PROBLEMS. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution in full. After discussion, Mayor Andersen stated, if there were no objections, he would order the City Administrator to obtain copies of AB2728 for the Council and that this matter be placed on the next agenda. After further discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution from the City of Duarte held over to the next meeting.. B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: DISTRIBUTION FORMULA FOR GAS TAX. Mayor Andersen stated he felt no action was necessary on this matter at the present time but would recommend that this material which had been mailed to all the Councilmen be studied. C. OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen stated that this communication called attention to a Civil Defense meeting to be held in Sacramento on January 23, 1962. Mayor Andersen referred this communication to Councilman Stead, Chairman of the Civil Defense Committee. 24. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. R. K. McCaffree, Chamber of Commerce manager advised the Council of the Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet to be held on Saturday, January 20th at Rosemead High School. Mr. McCaffree stated that films of the Halloween Parade will be shown and that the entire program will be "home grown". 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Wells School PT-A - 6 - 1-9-62 is holding a meeting on Civil Defense at the Muscatel School on Tuesday, January 16, 1962. Roy Hoover will be the guest speaker, and the public is urged to attend. B. Mayor Andersen stated he would appoint the Halloween Parade Committee at this time. He stated further that these people had not yet been contacted but that he hoped they would accept. Planning Commissioner Bob Crabtree, Temporary Chairman Councilman Wallace Jackman, Traffic Commissioner Mildred Janson, and City Administrator Farrell. C. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that a location had not yet been chosen for the April 18th meeting of the California Contract Cities meeting to be hosted by the City. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the California Contract Cities be entertained at the San Moritz Inn. Mayor Andersen instructed City Administrator Farrell to make the necessary arrangements. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting January 23, 1962. MAYOR C ITY CLERK 1] - 7 -