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CC - 01-10-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 10, 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 8:04 • o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Lowrey. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Richard Sharpe of the Rosemead Community Methodist Church. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong, Flanery. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of December 27, 1960 be approved as is printed. Councilman Jackman requested that the Minutes of January 4, 1961 be held over until the next meeting for an addition. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Charles Bartman, 9245 East Guess Street requested permission to address the Council when Item 7 on the agenda was being discussed. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 55. (2nd Reading) TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REORGANIZING CERTAIN PROVISIONS THEREOF RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Attorney Watson briefly explained this ordinance. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this ordinance be read by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that this ordinance be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None., Absent: None. 6. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 9. APPEAL. MARVIN E. CARTER 8460 EAST WELLS STREET. Marvin E. Carter, 1416 South San Gabriel Boulevard, stated that in view of the fact that there were rumors to the effect • that the School District was in the process of having this property condemned he would appreciate it if this matter were continued until the meeting of April 25, 1961. Since there were no objections, Mayor Andersen directed that this item be placed on the agenda for April 25, 1961. 0 4 7. CONSIDERATION OF RUBBISH iNEGOTI^.TION COMMITTEE REPORT. This report was read in full by Mayor Andersen. This report stated that a series of meetings had been held by the Committee and questionnaires submitted to all prospective bidders. The report stated further that a contract was attached to this report which the Committee felt was fair and reasonable, beneficial to the City and its residents, provided the City . with adequate control and assured efficient service. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the Council accept this report. Attorney Watson summarized the contract paragraph by paragraph. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that the Council accept and approve this rubbish contract. After'discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, as a substitute motion that this matter be carried over until the second meeting after each councilman has received his own copy of the proposed agreement. Charles Bartmen, 9245 East Guess Street, addressed the Council • favoring the granting of a franchise to Griegorian Disposal Company.. Ralph Pierce, 9023 Bentel Avenue, stated that this agreement eliminates all other collectors in this town, commercial and residential since the agreement cuts the commercial rates. Richard Sharpe, 9019 Newby Avenue and Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street asked some questions regarding the proposed contract. Frank DiNoto, member of the negotiating committee explained at length the various details that the committee had considered. Mr. DiNoto urged the Council to adopt this contract tonight or not to delay more than two weeks. Roll call vote on the substitute motion was as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. • It was moved by Jackman, with the agreement of second, that the original motion be amended to include an effective date of February 1, 1961. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. / Attorney Watson advised the-Council that it is customary to adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 61-3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER REFUSE. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. • Francis Welton advised the Council that the resolution should be corrected to read Dick Griegorian rather than Richard Griegorian. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 61-3 be approved for first reading as corrected. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey., Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. - 2 - Attorgiay .11a¢son ndeisod' tho Uw6c'i1 that it tauld'nay.b necessary 80 adopt on ordinan@o. ORO I OAO3q'' Ci'. 5Ga'• A; M OR®I.F'ANJCG, G3 Wa 91 Ytl ~f ROSfEF7(EA®.° ' CAL I F= IA, COMCGW ING- GAROA6E AMD UQU I Sb DISPOSAL AND AMENDIW6 'TWE. MILMICIPAI,, CODE!, Yh i s ordIcaor~~ Mo.., ood' In few➢9 Atttlo9n~aq• ntsow: It. t-a0. ri5vod W Joctmn;. 6ocand-by Loti?Qy that Ordintitca..'' Nd.. 56 be adopted as.an urQoncy measure. Roll tail vQte-as'foIIows': Ayes:' Andersen.. Jacftatgn'• L=jray, Ph.innoy,. Steed. Mayor Andovz.on•dc&aeod a five minute recess. Y1a* 104b W*@IocCs, Mget.ing, roeonvenod at 10:03 o'clock p.en.. Councilman-Stead-requested perm sslon to make a motion'in -connection with the ordinance that was just passed beforo:oblwg on to the next., i tem of bus i•noss. It aaa.mdvbi2 by Stood, soednd by PhInnoy that do informotldo": ' stet nt•bo.pmpaPod•by tho City Administrator and/or Ci¢p , Attomay obRtltiag- Barth In aosily understood. language, ¢b.. ossewtiel points thot mtay effoct'the.residents,.of Rosemad .requiring a•chon o frcn the prooont garb®g® and rubbish storago:ay:d/or 4 opsal =ti~doo. in Doaflet fora to be available at City Mil. 6q$$,~Pa carried) 'Qmm i wous l y . CONSIDEMY10b OF CITY SISAL. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the seal had been, prepared containing the varleus ita+s which the Council had previously indicated it tsdld.ilBo to have-incorporated in they official seal. ' 9. It was moved by Stea4, second by Jackman that the seal as submitted on the latiorhood be adopted ag the officiel•saol. for the.t.ity with the inelualon of the date of into7poeQt.~~. Roll coll'.~bto bo 4oll8-si AVco: Anderson, Jachima, Lazjvcodo , PhInney,•Stood. • V;ooB: .C~=oo Ciorle.. Mayor Andoraom W&~oatod ZMI~ - 9¢cz) ➢0 'on •Sha agenda bd *Md Bred at tP:•Bs. ¢da•.bad oP Dt1'9e SUBDIVISION YRACV 00; $6331. Planning Adviser 6lowovy odalo.60, 06 Ceunsll, of the variooo.. conditions set•fod4h i~~y 'tltb..PDar~B~~. Carmission concernio.p. this proposed subdiv0Oldn.'. It aoII PMVOd -bV Leroy, ao 6q -Phlr6nby that 92oct Cho; ZG4 9 be ppprovod subjaet to.•tho =60aigno a . ooty, forth' by 0'- Plonhiwg. ist5l®w.' : no II call; veto as fol lows: ;Ayoo: ` Anderson, Jachmn, Loz;jroyr, Ph i nnob, Stead.' ftos a Mono';' :•'PsCnt r MOM... ' DQ iwlatp04®v ("ter©11 adcsiaed the 6ounsl.l ¢leot• 9111 o` : ~ ' eat ion* had boon vocOlvod.6V the City fv: C~staht Ro:~;' ' G D@hor•,cno 6ioPo Cil~4ov` awd Cac w ~iontoy® groati~. oca C40 nt G.or':P i~'@Gad bo& . porpaas on C!a -Place and from George Boyd and Gwendolyn Bo.~ granting an easement for road and highway purposes on Mission Drive. It was moved by Andersen, s(Icond by Jackman that these offers of dedication be accepted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61-4. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTA114 CLAIMS AND F"MANDS IN THE SUM OF $35,363.88 DEMANDS NUMBERS 690 THROUGH 713. 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. A summary of expenditures was presented by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 61-4 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Administrator Farrell requested a transfercf funds to cover the improvement of the Wells Street and Marshall Street bridges. The improvement of the Wells Street and Marshall Street bridges with safety fencing was completed December 31, 1960. The cost of this project which was constructed by Master Bilt Fence Company was $1,385.00. Mr. Farrell advised the Council that payment can be made directly from Account 5600 Maintenance of Streets, but that a transfer of funds should be made to ensure proper accounting of the expenditure. This is a construction item forthe improvement of safety on bridges and therefore should be in Account 5800.02 - Maintenance of Bridges. Gas tax maintenance funds can be used since the State considers "the necessary provision for special safety conveniences and devices" as a maintenance expenditure. The transfer of funds should be as follows: $700.00 from Account 5600 to Accounty5800. $700.00 from Account 5800.01 to Account 5800.02, It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that the transfer of funds be made as proposed. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 1. Installation of boulevard stop signs on Halkett Avenue at the east and west approaches to Walnut Grove Avenue. Walnut Grove Avenue is a t:.:Dugh strep` north of the freeway, and Halkett Avenue is the only remaining cross street unregulated at Walnut Grove Avenue. Estimated cost: $40.00 2. Installation of 30 MPH pavement markings, at approp- iate intervals, on Temple City Boulevard north of Valley Blvd. Existing speed limit is 30 MPH, and the provisions of pavement ma:;:ings will make traffic control marking consistent with existing marking on Temple City Blvd. in the City of Temple City. This was requested. by the City of Temple City. Estimated cost: $15.00 - 4 - 3. Extension of 2 hour time-limit parking to the north side of Bentel Avenue east of Rosemead Blvd. to the rear line of the commercial zone. This will eliminate all day parking on this portion of Bentel Avenue. Estimated cost: $25.00 4. That the existing green curb located in front of 4016 North Rosemead Blvd. be removed and this parking area be designated 2 hour time limit park- ing to conform with the remainder of Rosemead Blvd. adjacent to this location. This was the former location of the Rosemead Post Office. Estimated cost: $10.00 5. Installations of center line striping at the following locations: a. Walnut Grove Avenue between Miss`on Drive and Grand Avenue - double center line. This is needed because Walnut Grove Avenue at this location is an improved 60 foot street, and has no striping at present. Estimated cost: $30.00 b. Rosemead Place between Garvey Avenue and • Earlswood Drive - single skip line except 150 feet at each end of double center line. Rosemead Place is also a wide, unmarked street at this location. Estimated cost: $20.00 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the recommendations of the Traffic Commission be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 13. REPORT RE: ROSEMEAD PARK, RECREATION AND PARKWAY DISTRICT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this report had been prepared following the receipt of the letter from the local Park Advisory Board which was presented at the last meeting. Mr. Farrell stated that a final recommendation will not be made until further study can be completed. • 14. COMMUNICATIONS: A. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Boundary Commission. 1. El Monte Annexation No. 247. (ccf 236) 2. E1 Monte Annexation No. 249. (ccf 237) 3. South El Monte Annexation No. 8. (ccf 238) 4. South El Monte Annexation No. 9• (ccf 239) Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections he would order these communications received and filed. There were no objections. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that communications received concerning annexations which are not contiguous to the City or not of direct concern to the City be automatically received and filed by the City Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Board of Supervisors. (ccf 240) • 0 0 15 16. 0 This communication from Supervisor Bonelli concerning the request from the City for County Aid to Cities funds for Walnut Grove Avenue and Temple City Boulevard improvement was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. . Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received, noted and filed. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Attorney Watson advised the Council that Resolution No. 61-1 was now complete with figures in Sections 10 and 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61-1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING THE ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT AND ORDERING STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 61-1 be adopted as completed. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Hoes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the policy of the Council be to review any requests for lighting by any of the residential areas and if the money is available the City handle 50% of the cost as in the central lighting district. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jaekmen, Lowrey. Noes. Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue stated that some of the property owners along Valley Boulevard had asked if they could pay their share of the street lighting assessment in a lump sum. Attorney Watson stated that this could not be done. . It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting ad'ourned at 11:07 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting January 2 , 1961. MAYOR 0 CITY CLERK - 6 -