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CC - 09-13-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 13, 1960 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 8:15 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Rev. J. David Bigelow of the Rosemead Four Square Church., 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, - Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Andersen requested that on page 5, item 15 A, paragraph 1, line 2, the words "regarding this matter" be stricken. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 23, 1960 be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE.TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Harry E. Tullar, Rosemead Halloween Parade Manager, stated that permission had been granted by the Division of Highways to detour traffic for the parade subject to approval of the City of this detour and the acceptance of responsibility by the City in the event of damage to roadways by heavy state traffic so detoured. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the Council approve the rerouting of heavy state traffic as outlined by the State Division of Highways in its letter to the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce for the Rosemead Halloween Parade. It was suggested by Lowrey, that responsibility for any damage to local city streets also be incorporated as a portion of the original motion. This was agreeable with Coincilman Jackman. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. . B. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, addressed the Council requesting that some action be taken.regarding the placement of benches at bus stops throughout the City. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the CA be instructed to investigate all the various means by whch this can be accomplished and report back to the Council. • C. Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, stated that the rerouting of traffic for the parade last year created traffic congestion on residential streets and requested that some measures be taken to avoid such congestion this year if possible. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 48. ANNEXATION NO. 9. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 9." E C • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 48 be read by title only. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey that Ordinance No. 48 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. COMMUNICATION - E. P. LIEBERG. RE: BILLBOARDS. CONTINUED • FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 1960. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. (ccf-201). After short discussion it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council rescind their action in regard to the billboard at 9424 East Valley Boulevard and approve the sign board as it was constructed within the existing regulations. Attorney Watson asked that the foregoing motion be amended - that the Council recognize the billboard as a legally existing non-conforming use. After short discussion the foregoing motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council in reconsidering find that the billboard at 9424 East Valley Boulevard is a legally existing non-conforming use. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7.' PROPOSED VACATION OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT'- CONTINUED FROM MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 1960. Attorney Watson stated that the request for this vacation had been sent to the City by the County of Los Angeles, Department of Real Estate Management and had attached copies of letters from the County Engineer, County Flood Control District, and the Road Department stating that they had no objections to the vacation. Attorney Watson further stated that no public hearing is required and the passage of a resolution would accomplish the vacation. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. RESOLUTION NO. 60-61. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF A STORM DRAIN EASEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCL- AIM DEED THERETO. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-61 be adopted and if there are any expenses that they be taken care of by the one making the request. NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 60-62. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,476.11 DEMANDS NUMBERS 503 THROUGH 534. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only and that CA Farrell read a summary of expenditures. There were no objections. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60- 62 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent; None. -2- 0 . 9. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUEST. RE: "701" PROGRAM. Joe Wilt, Chairman of the Planning Commission read a prepared statement outlining his objections to the "701" program. Commissioners Cas6res and Kunz also addressed the Council in opposition to the "701" program. Commissioner Lieberg stated that he opposed bringing this matter before the Council for reconsideration. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue stated that accept- ance of Federal Funds was not charity and favoeed the use of the "701" program. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council reaffirm their position of continuing with the "701" program. Dr. Stuart H. Maude, 9639 East Vail Boulevard stated that there "seemed to be dp unt of time spent discussing and r-discussing matters. a requested that discussions be kept to a minimum when possible. Paul Dunham, 4119 Rio Hondo Avenue addressed the Council in opposition to the "701" program. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that the Council reaffirm their position in support of the Planning Commission and indicate that the Council wishes them to continue to spearhead the preparation of a Master Plan for the City. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 60-63. AUTHORIZING Fll.ING OF WRITTEN ARGWENT FOR A CITY MEASURE, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TQ FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Council rescind the action taken last week and instruct the City Clerk to withdraw this item from the ballot of the November 8th election. After a short discussion, roll call vote,as follows: Ayes: • Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Andersen, Phinney. Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Resolution 60-63 be read by title only. Mayor Andersen suggested that Councilman Stead be appointed to file the written argument for the City measure. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60- be adopted and Councilman Stead be appointed to file the written argument for the City measure. I1. RESOLUTION NO. 60.64. AUTHORIZING FILING OF WRITTEN ARGUMENT AGAINST A CITY MEASURE. RESOLUTION OR THE CITY COUNCIL 1DF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIF- ORN1AI~NTAUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGU AGAINST A CITY MEASURE. -3- O • It was moved by Lowrey, second byy Jackman and unanimously eA rri" that Resolution No. 60-64 be read by title only. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Resolution No. 60-64 be adopted and Councilmen Jackman and Lowrey be appointed to file the written argument against the City measure. The foregoing motion was adopted unanimously. 12. COMMUNICATIONS. A. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TAX ASSESSOR. ASSESSED VALUATIONS. (ccf 202) CA Farrell advised the Council that this item had been placed on the agenda so the Council.would be aware that this informa- tion is available at the City Hall. The tentative figure submitted for the total valuation for the City was $15,175,840.00. B. CONSTITUTION DAY OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE. (ccf 203) This communication requested Mayor Andersen to issue a proclamation regarding Constitution Day, September 17, 1960. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Mayor be instructed to make this proclamation Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that quite often the City receives requests for proclamations which he is unable to issue without Council action until after the requested date. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to issue proclamations. C. ALHAMBRA - SAN GABRIEL CHAPTER OF THE D. A. R. (ccf 204) CA Farrell advised the Council that this communication was an additional request for the Mayor to issue the proclaimation which had just been authorized. By direction of the Mayor this communication was received and filed. D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION. (ccf.705-) Mayor Andersen requested any Councilmen who planed to attend to notify the Deputy City Clerk to make the necessary reservations and further directed this communication to be received and filed. E. COUNTY OS LOS ANGELES POUND DEPARTMENT. ccf ~aG~ • It was moved by.Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed and noted. F. COUNTY OF LOS A NGELES - SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI. (cct- -zo7) Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections that this communication would be noted andfiled. There were no objections. G. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE. ccf _zoB} This communication regarding the urban planning assistance grant was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. -4- C'1 I~ H. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE - LICENSE DIVISION. • (ccf 209) .By direction of the Mayor,this communication was noted and filed. 1. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION - TEMPLE CITY ANNEXATION NO. 2-A. (ccf 210) By direction of the Mayor, this communication was received and filed. • J. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. (ccf 211) By direction of the Mayor this communication was received and filed. K. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. (ccf 212) By direction of the Mayor,this communication was received and f i led. 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. No one addressed the Council at this time. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Councilman Phinney stated that in the future it might be difficult to locate communications which are referred to in the minutes. Mayor Andersen requested that this matter be handled through the City Administrator. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the City has pending Annexation No. 10, an inhabited proceeding, north of the City. The time limit for this proceeding is about to expire and there has been the suggestion that portions of this area could better be handled in two uninhabited proceedings. Attorney Watson stated further that for the foregoing reasons he had prepared a resolution which would rescind the annexation proceeding, and leave the way clear to process two uninhabited and one inhabited annexations. RESOLUTION NO. 60-65. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 60-50 AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-65 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously • carried that Resolution No. 60-65 be adopted. Attorney Watson stated that the following resolution had been prepared to initiate annexation proceedings. RESOLUTION NO. 60-66. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED "TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED"CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. ll" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-66 be read by title only. Attorney Watson stated that this resolution sets the Public Hearing.for October"25, 1960. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. -5- • • • Attorney Watson stated that the following resolution would initiate the other uninhabited annexation. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 60-67. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 12" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-67 be read by title only. Attorney Watson stated.that this resolution set the Public Hearing for October 25, 1960. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-67 be adopted. 18. Attorney Watson advised the Council that another request had been received to vacate a portion of the abandoned Rubio Wash from the escrow officer of the California Bank. He further stated that it seems quite apparent that 12 or 13 proceedings are not necessary-that all of the rest of the abandoned wash can be vacated in one proceeding. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and the City Attorney be instructed to vacate all of this Rubio Wash easement property in such a manner that cost-to the City will'not exceed $10.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes; None. Absent: None. 19• ANNEXATION NO. 13. Attorney Watson stated that since the Council had terminated proceedings in.Annexation No. 10 that jurisdiction had been released and a request had been received to commence an inhab- ited proceeding in that portion of No. 10 not covered by Annexations Nos. 11 and 12. He stated further that the only action necessary tonight would be a minute order consenting. to the commencement of proceedings. The next step would be the publication of the Notice of Intention to Circulate a Petition and after it has been published and an affidavit of publication received action can be taken acknowledging receipt of same. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the City Council consent to the commencement of proceedings on Annexation No. 13. 20. Councilman Stead requested that the Council be furnished with copies of the petitions filed in connection with Zone Exception Case No. 3 appeal which is scheduled to be on the agenda of the next regular meeting. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn to Thursday morning, Septemb- er 15, 1960 at 8:00 a.m.. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock • p.m. Next regular meeting September 27, 1960. CITY CLERK -MAYOR -6-