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CC - 04-11-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 11, 1961 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by, Mayor Andersen at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 0. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Dew, of the Rosemead First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MARCH 28, 1961. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of March 28, 1961 be approved as corrected prior to the meeting. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Russell Cox, Chairman of the Traffic Commission requested that item 13 on the agenda be considered at this time. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the rules be suspended and Item 13 on the agenda be considered ahead of Item 5. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS: A. BOYOTON STREET AT MUSCATEL AVENUE - NOT A THROUGH STREET SIGN., This recommendation was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. That a'Not a Through Street" sign be placed at Boydton Street at Muscatel Avenue. Boydton Street serves a tract of homes east of Muscatel Avenue but does not go through. It appears to traffic on Muscatel Avenue as a through street and the recommended signing should avoid any further confusion. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried thatthis recommendation of the Traffic Commission be approved. B. YELLOW CENTER LINE STRIPING. This recommendation was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. The State of California, County of Los Angeles, as well as many cities have adopted the policy of yellow center lines on major thoroughfares. The purpose of this is to provide uniform striping on a nation wide basis in conformance with the Federal Highway Program. If the policy is adopted the change over to yellow center lines could be effected by replacing existing white lines with yellow during routine maintenance. No immediate change over is necessary or recommended. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this recommendation of the Traffic Commission be approved. C. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION NORTH SIDE OF 8600 BLOCK MARSHALL STREET This recommendation was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Marshall Street east of Walnut Grove Avenue for a distance • of approximately 450 feet is substandard in width. A relatively severe problem exists along the north side of this roadway due to the extreme narrowness of the west bound lane. No sidewalks or curbs exist and the public right-of-way ends at the edge of the pavement, or approx- imately 10 feet from the center line. The hazard to pedestrians results from (1) cars parked along the north side of the street on private property, (2) fairly heavy traffic in this location due to the school and to the inadequate number of east west streets in the City, and (3) pedestrians are forced to walk on the pavement because of the parked cars and the existence of a high shoulder. It would apparently be impossible for the City to do any- thing about the cars parking at this location or the existence of the high shoulder since there is no public right-of-way other than the actual paved roadway which is • 10 feet wide on the north side of the street. The Commission recommends that the City Council take immediate action to acquire necessary right-of-way, either by voluntary dedication, purchase, or condemnation to widen the street to its proper width. Traffic Commission Chairman Cox advised the Council of the growth of Marshall School since its establishment in 1945 and the hazardous condition created by the narrowness of Marshall Street at this location. Chairman Cox further stated that since work is contemplated in the near future on Walnut Grove Avenue, this project might well be included in that improvement program. Mildred Janson, Principal of Marshall School advised the Council that on at least 3 different occasions when accidents have • occurred on the freeway, traffic has been diverted onto Marshall Street creating such a hazardous condition that teachers have had to be placed on street corners to protect the students. Harry Hearn, 8911 East Marshall Street stated that Marshall Street should be widened, curbed and sidewalks installed from the location under discussion all the way to RoEemead Boulevard. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that this Traffic Commission recommendation be referred to the City Administrator. The City Administrator to report to the Council at the next regular meeting on cost and proper procedure. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. GLENDON WAY AT ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD PARKING RESTRICTIONS. • This recommendation was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Reports have been received of a congestion and vision problem due to parking cars at the northeast corner of Rosemead Boulevard and Glendon Way. Both of these situations arise because of the heavy traffic on Rosemead Boulevard and the off-on ramp from the freeway onto Glendon Way at this point. Cars are parked at this location for long periods of time by people who apparently commute to town via car pools or some other means from this location. - 2 - • • The recommendation is that red curbs be placed on the north side of Glendon Way opposite the freeway ramp and on Rosemead Boulevard between the driveways to the station. The operator of this service station requested the red curbs on Rosemead Boulevard and had no objections to their installation on Glendon Way. After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this Traffic Commission recommendation be approved. • Councilman Lowrey stated that in his opinion Rosemead Boulevard should have two hour time limit parking from Glendon Way to Valley Boulevard. Mayor Andersen referred the suggestion of time limit parking on Rosemead Boulevard to the Traffic Commission. OLD BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 62. CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ORDINANCE (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE VIII AND CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8103 AND 9103 RESPECTIVELY, REQUIRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE PROCEDURE PERTAINING THERETO. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 62 be read by title only. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 62 by-title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Ordinance No. 62 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 63. SMALL SUBDIVISIONS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY INTO FOUR PARCELS OR LESS AND AMEND114G THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 63 be read by title only. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 63 by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen that Ordinance No. 63 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 64. MODIFICATION OF FIREWORKS ORDINANCE (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND REGULATION OF FIREWORKS SALES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD • MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 64 be read by title only. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 64 by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 64 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 3 - 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-23 URGING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A LOT SPLIT ORDINANCE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE ENACTMENT OF A COUNTY LOT SPLIT ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution • No. 61-23 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows:, Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. RESOLUTION NO. OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 127. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 127 AS AN UNWARRANTED EXTENTION OF THE BROWN ACT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that copies of Assembly Bill 127 had been received and the bill, as amended, was not a bad bill and he would recommend that no action be taken to oppose it. is Councilman Stead requested that this bill be read in full. Assembly Bi11127, as amended, was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen stated that there was a motion on the floor to adopt this resolution at the last meeting and it would now be in order to vote on this motion. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that that this item be tabled and no further action be taken regarding Assembly Bill No. 127. 10. DISCUSSION OF CONTROL OF FREE ADVERTISING MATTER. Mayor Andersen stated that he had studied the Temple City • ordinance and one newspaper had even written an editorial referring to this ordinance as a good one. Mayor Andersen read excerpts from this editorial which was printed in the El Monte Herald on February 23, 1961. Mayor Andersen read a letter from C. F. Dockstader, 9231 Pitkin Street, which had been sent to the Mayor with the request that it be read at the meeting. Mr. Dockstader opposed any control being placed on throw-away papers. Councilman Stead stated that even though a number of these papers contain no local news, it is well to know about our neighboring communities. Mayor Andersen stated that the copies of the Temple City ordinance which had been sent to the Council did not contain Section 1 so he would like to read that section at this time. Councilman Lowrey stated that he did not care how many of these papers came into the city, the important thing was to keep them off of the streets. Councilman Stead suggested the establishment of a revenue business license ordinance as a possible means of control. Harry Hearn, 8911 East Marshall Street, stated that these papers should be placed on the porch or not left at all. - 4 - 0 Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, stated that this medium has beeioverdone, that what the city needs is one good news- paper that does not take business away from Rosemead. Councilman Lowrey stated that the Council should come up with something that would eliminate the disgusting sight of hundreds of papers littering the streets and gutters every Thursday morning. John R. Horning, 9254 East Marshall Street, stated that the Council has authorized a monthly contribution to the Chamber of Commerce to advertise the City and to permit all these papers to come in to the city that contain no local advertising are not advantageous to the City of Rosemead. 01 • • 1 Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to see an ordinance include a littering of sidewalks provision substantially as follows: No person having charge or control of any lot or premises, shall place, deposit or dump, or cause to be placed, deposited or dumped, or allow to be placed, deposited or dumped, or allow to remain or accumulate, any garbage, swill, cans, bottles, papers, ashes, refuse, carcasses of any dead animals, offal, tree trimmings, trash or rubbish, or any noisome, nauseous or offensive matter in or upon any public or private street, includ- ing any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or in or upon any private property into or upon which the public is admitted by easement or license, or upon any private property without the consent of the owner. No portion of this section shall be construed to restrict a pri- vate owner in the use of his own private property. Councilman Lowrey stated that Ordinance No. 22 which was adopted by the City and then rescinded would handle the problem in his opinion. Harry Buchanan, 4113 North Iver Avenue, suggested that since Ordinance No. 22 stirred up such bitter arguements that perhaps it would be best to come up with a new ordinance and let "sleeping dogs lie". Attorney Watson briefly explained the differences between the two ordinances under discussion. Bob Crabtree, 8733 Hovey Drive, stated that after listening to the explanation by Attorney Watson regarding the legally adjudicated newspapers and the non-adjudicated papers, it would appear that this should be given a great deal of thought. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance following the Temple City ordinance and omitting items not applicable to the City of Rosemead, and present to the Council for study at the next meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Nore. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 61-24 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,063.24 DEMANDS NUMBERS 819 THROUGH 852• Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. 5- • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61724 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - A. MODIFICATION OF CONDITION TRACT 26273. • The following recommendation was read in full by City Administrator Farrell: At its last regular meeting the Planning Commission re- commended elimination of the word "utility" from conditions 8 and 10 as originally approved. The reason for this modification is that the requirement serves no purpose and has been the source of trouble to the developer in obtaining dedication of necessary ease- ments. The Planning Commission was primarily concerned with a planting easement in areas where the parkway in this tract was reduced to provide a wider street. The City staff has contacted the Road Department, and utility companies on this matter and all have agreed that they have no use for this area for utilities. In fact all . prefer that utitlity lines be placed in the street or else- where as in the case of the Southern California Edison Company. It was moved by Lowrey, m~cond by Stead, and unanimously carried that the Council approve this Planning Commission recommendation. 13. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. See Item 4. 14. COMMUNICATIONS. Mayor Andersen stated that Item 15 would be considered at this time. • 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL A. George Larrick, 4103 Sarilee Street, stated that he and other persons on his street have complained for over 1 year about the West Coast Motel located behind him on Valley Boulevard. Mr. Larrick stated that this location is a fire hazard and an eye sore and that something is being manufactured at this location. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this complaint would be investigated tomorrow. B. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, stated that he felt • some action should be taken to advertise Rosemead and tell the (citizens just what is being done by the various commissions serving the City. Mr. Buchanan suggested that perhaps a High School journalism student from Rosemead High could be appointed to cover the city meetings. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a brief news report is being written following each meeting and is being forwarded to newspapers in the area. This has been done for the past several weeks. Mr. Farrell stated that his office is in the process of preparing for the Council's consideration, a quarterly report to be mailed to all residents of the City. - 6 - COMMUNICATIONS. A. CONTROLLER OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. RE: DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL TO SIGN ANNUAL STREET REPORT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication requested the Council to designate by formal action the title of the person authorized to sign the Annual Street Report. A sample resolution enclosed. RESOLUTION NO. 61-25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DESIGNATING OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ANNUAL STREET REPORT. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that the City Administrator be designated as the official to sign the Annual Street report and that this resolution be adopted as read. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. CITY OF SOUTH GATE. RE: MAYOR'S CONFERENCE AND AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. Mayor Andersen stated he would order this communication received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 06. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from the California Water and Telephone Company stating that they will present a franchise ordinance to the City in the near future. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order this communication noted, received and filed.. There were no objections. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a revised agreement had been submitted by the State Division of Highways regarding the high intensity lightingprogram for Valley Boulevard which estimated the City's share as $14,000.00 rather than $5,500.00. The reason for the increased cost was the proposed installation of "Walk - Don t Walk" signs at all signalized • intersections, and rewiring where necessary. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that the City Administrator investigate the cost of the boxes and determine whether or not the City is being billed for the entire cost of installation at Valley Boulevard and Delta Avenue. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. C. Councilman Lowrey stated he was wondering if anything could be done to install temporary "no parking" signs on streets where construction work is in progress. Councilman Lowrey cited the problem in existance at the present time on Ralph Street due to construction work of the California Water and Telephone Company. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this matter be referred to the Traffic Commission for immediate attention subject to the Traffic Commission's determination of need. D. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue requested the Council to consider asking the audience to quit smoking during meetings. - 7 - , 17. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for Mayor. Councilman Jackman stated he wished to nominate Arnold C. Andersen for the office of Mayor of the City of Rosemead for a second term. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed. Roll call vote on the nomination as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Andersen abstained from voting. Mayor Andersen thanked the Council for their vote of confidence and the audience for their indication of approval. He stated he would continue to try to do his best with the support and xoperation of the Council and expressed his appreciation to the Council for their cooperation and support of the past year. Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for the office of Mayor pro tem. Councilman Lowrey stated he wished to place the name of Wallace A. Jackman in nomination for the office of Mayor pro tem. is in the absence of any further nominations, Mayor Andersen declared nominations closed. E 40 Roll call vote on the nomination as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Jackman abstained from voting. Mayor pro tem Jackman stated he wished to thank the Council for their confidence and pledged his utmost and sincerest efforts in support of the Mayor and the City of Rosemead. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:07 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting April 25, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 8 -