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CC - 11-14-61, • 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of November 14, 1961 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. • 11 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, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Phinney. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. NOVEMBER 1, 1961. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that the minutes of November 1, 1961 be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen stated that at the meeting of November 1, 1961 he had made the final appointment to the civil Defense Committee and had intended at that time to appoint Councilman Henry E. Stead as Chairman of that Committee, therefore, he would make the appointment at this time. Motion to approve the minutes carried unanimously. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL • A. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: BICYCLE AND SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM, SARGEANT JIM WALLACE. Sargeant Wallace outlined the program being set up by the Traffic Commission. Sargeant Wallace advised the Council that it appears at the present time that this program can be placed in effect when school reconvenes following Christmas vacation. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council endorse this Bicycle and School Traffic Program and support it in any way necessary. B. Rosemead High School students attending the meeting were: John Bedke, 8237 Artson Street, Vernon Fueston, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, Don L. Bumpass, 4725 La Presa Avenue, and • Judy Lavey, 9619 East Olney Street. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 82. SALES AND USE TAX (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE VI CHAPTER I OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX. Attorney Watson gave a brief explanation of this ordinance. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 11-14-61 Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 82 be adopted. Roil call, vote as follows: Ayesii Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. is NEW BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION NO. 61-73. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $10;631.20 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1182 THROUGH 1199. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no object- ions. 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. 61-73 be adopted. Councilman Stead stated he would like to make a statement which he wished to have in the record, that the Council relies on the staff to verify the mathematical accuracy of all claims and demands presented for Council approval; and the Council also expects the staff to see to the compliance of all bills and charges with all legal requirements and with City policy standards. Where City policy has not been "spelled out" it is expected that sound business practise will govern. Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 61-74. REQUESTING INFORMATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TO PERMIT CERTAIN RECORDS TO BE EXAMINED PURSUANT TO SECTION 7056 OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. Attorney Watson stated that since the Council had not had an opportunity to study this resolution prior to the meeting, he would read this resolution in full. City Administrator Farrell gave a brief explanation of the need for this resolution. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-74 be adopted. • 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-75. ESTABLISHING MAJOR CITY STREETS. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE FOLLOWING STREETS AS MAJOR CITY STREETS. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-75 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. - 2 - E 11-14-61 0 9. RESOLUTION NO. 61-76. REQUESTING COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION FROM COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, GUTTERS, CROSS GUTTERS, AND RECONSTRUCTION ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and u nan in ousIy carried, that Resolution No. 61-76 be adopted. 10. DISCUSSION OF POLICY. RE: REPLACEMENT OF SIDEWALKS. City Administrator Farrell reviewed briefly the various items in his report. Mr. Farrell reported one location, 3917 North Ivar Avenue, where the sidewalk has buckled due to tree roots. Attorney Watson advised the Council that there should be a report made to the Council and said report made a part of the record when this condition has been corrected. After discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that it be the established policy of • the City to repair or replace any damaged sidewalk; patching .and repairing where adequate, and if not to replace. COUNCIL ACTION: RE: NOTICE TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENT. 0 12 0 City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Ralph Street curbing has been completed from Rosemead Boulevard to Rio Hondo Avenue, with the exception of four properties, therefore, he was requesting authorization to proceed in conformance with established City policy and it would be necessary to set a date for hearing of protests. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the City Superintendent of Streets notify property owners on Ralph Street to construct improvements and that the date for hearing of protests be set for the Council meeting of December 12, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had previously been authorized to proceed on the one uncurbed property on Bentel Avenue but a date for protest hearing had not been set. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the City Superintendent of Streets notify the property owner on Bentel Avenue to construct improvement and that the date for hearing of protests be set for the Council meeting of December 12, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. RECOMMENDED ZONE CHANGE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended that the area north of Grand Avenue be rezoned to M-1 with a southern CM (Restricted) buffer strip. Mr. Farrell displayed maps outlining the recommended change. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that the Council approve this Planning Commission recommendation and set the Public Hearing for this recommended change for November 28, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. -3- E 11-14-61 C Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Phinney. 13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. . A. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RIO HONDO AVENUE - NORTH AND SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. (Item 13-C on agenda) City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that,the Traffic Commission had recommended: 1. AG-feet of red curb markings be placed on the east side of Rio Hondo Avenue from Valley Boulevard southerly, providing right turn protection for northbound Rio Hondo Avenue traffic and leaving two clear car spaces to the alley southerly. To.aid right turning movements from Valley Boulevard southerly on Rio Hondo Avenue, it is suggested that 30 feet of red curb markings be placed on the west side of-Rio Hondo Avenue southerly, leaving one car space to the first driveway south. Extend and repaint the existing double centerline striping southerly to the alley south of Valley Boulevard. After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, • that the Council approve recommendation No. 1. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Stead. Noes: Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: Phinney. Councilman Phinney arrived at this time. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended: 2. That the double centerline striping on Rio Hondo Avenue for a distance of 50 feet north of Valley Boulevard be extended to a point 450 feet north of Valley Boulevard to more effectively guide traffic through the "S" curve. 3. That an "S" curve sign be placed on the west side of Rio Hondo Avenue 800 feet north of Valley Boulevard for southbound traffic. it is believed this additional signing in conjunction with the double centerline striping will more effectively aid and protect southbound traffic on Rio Hondo Avenue. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that recommendations Nos. 2 and 3 be approved. City Administrator Farrell further advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended: 4. The intersection abatement Ordinance should be invoked on the northwest corner of the intersection of Rio Hondo Avenue and Rose Street, and on the southeast corner of Rio Hondo Avenue and Pitkin Avenue relative to the hedgerows and shrubbery at these locations. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve recommendation No. 4. B. EXTENSION OF VALLEY BOULEVARD TIME LIMIT PARKING - RIO HONDO AVENUE TO TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD. (Item 13-A on the agenda) Mrs. Angela Pespisa, owner of Angela's Beauty Den at 9420 Valley Boulevard, stated that she has no off-street parking and two hour time limit parking is not adequate for her customers. - 4 - • I1-14-61 0 After considerable discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this matter be referred back to the Traffic Commission for further study; restudy to include particular emphasis on the recommendation of no restrict- ion on the north side of Valley Boulevard. C. CORRECTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 65. (Item 13-B on the agenda) • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this correct- ion had been requested by the State Division of Highways and simply changed 80feet to 120 feet in this ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 84. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBIT- ING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE: Mayor Andersen ordered this ordinance read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 84 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 14. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. RE: MASTER PLAN OF TREE PLANTING FOR VALLEY BOULEVARD. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council authorize the preparation of a master plan of tree planting for Valley Boulevard, and submission of the completed plan to the State Division of Highways for approval. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the motion be amended to include, after State approval this plan to be referred to the Planning Commission and the Council for approval. Roll call vote on the amendment as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Lowrey. After further discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this matter be tabled. COMMUNICATIONS 15. A. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - RE: VALLEY BOULEVARD CONTRACT. This communication notified the Council that bids will be opened on December 7, 1961 for the Valley Boulevard project. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. B. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: ROSEMEAD PARADE. This communication thanked the Council for their participation in the Rosemead Halloween Parade. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objection-- -5- E 11-14-61 P C: CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: HOSTING MEETINGS. This communication requested the City to host the California Contract Cities Association meeting during one of the first four months of 1962. After discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and • unanimously carried, that the City of Rosemead host the California Contract Cities Association meeting in July, 1962 if that month is available, and if it is not to be host in April, 1962. D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that two reservations had been made for this meeting. Councilmen Phinney and Stead indicated they plan to attend. E. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE: ELECTION - FALLOUT SHELTERS: This communication requested the Council to express its views as to whether or not an election should be called to determine the public's reaction to the need for fallout • shelters. Mayor Andersen asked if the Civil Defense Committee had any recommendation to make in this regard. Councilman Stead, Chairman of the Civil Defense Committee stated that the committee had held a short meeting just prior to the Council meeting and the only recommendation that could be made at the present time would be that there be no special election. After discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this matter be deferred to the next meeting. F. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) This communication from Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli commended the City on the Economic Resources Report. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. G. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) This communication advised Mayor Andersen that two meetings of the Blue Ribbon Commission Studying Reapportionment of the California Staff Senate were scheduled for December 7th and 8th in Los Angeles. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. • Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, asked if the proposed widening of Mission Drive is taken into consideration when building permits are applied for. City Administrator Farrell advised Mr. Buchanan that the set- back requirements now in effect for Mission Drive are in accord with the proposed widening. - 6 - 11-14-61 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Interim Committee on Local Government will hold two meetings in Los Angeles on November 28 and 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the State Building. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a number • of requests have been received regarding the installation of street lights and until the Council establishes a policy regarding these requests, the staff is unable to take any action. Mayor Andersen requested this matter placed on the nextegenda. C. Councilman Stead presented the following evaluation: Rosemead Boulevard is not a Freeway it is surface road through Rosemead that has many intersecting streets. The mile and a quarter from V ]ley Boulevard to Garvey Avenue is too, long a stretch to ge left with no "stop" signs or signal controls. The half mile between Valley Boulevard and the San Bernardino Freeway is practically solid residential, yet the traffic flows on Rosemead Boulevard as though it were on an enclosed freeway. This is no criticism of enforcement by the California Highway Patrol or by the Sheriff's Department. It is just an evaluation of the physical facts of the situation. The hazardous conditions at the Rosemead Boulevard inter- sections with Marshall Street and with Glendon Way have been increasing rapidly since the completion of Rosemead Boulevard and the subsequent completion of the San Bernardino Freeway. An accident eccured on Saturday forenoon, November 4, 1961 in which one vehicle was hit broadside - the driver killed, and two others severely injured. This happened at the southwest corner of Glendon Way and Rosemead Boulevard. This is the most recent evidence of need for traffic control in that area. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously • carried, that the City Council request a thorough study by the Traffic and Safety Commission, and that they bring their pro- posal for positive traffic control on Rosemead Boulevard with signals or stop signs at the Glendon Way and/or Marshall Street intersections, and other traffic warning signs as needed on Rosemead Boulevard. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting November 28, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK 17J - 7 -