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CC - 04-11-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 11, 1967 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018 Charlotte • Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Maude at 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by Doug Stone, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce manager. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. • Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson.. 3. APPROVAL OF.MINUTES: MARCH 14, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING. it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that the minutes of March 14, 1967 be approved as printed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, " Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: Lowrey. • Mayor Maude introduced R. Stephen Street, the new Administrative Assistant. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. Mrs. Wetherby, 2540 Jackson Avenue, made inquiry regarding rubbish service. Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Pomona Freeway, scheduled for 11:15 a.m. April 14, 1967 and the Kiwanis program scheduled for April 13, 1967. Councilman Lowrey arrived at 8:13 o'clock p.m. 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GUESS STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EAST OF RIO HONDO. Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. No one responded. cc 4-11-67 Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:14 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed immediately. RESOLUTION NO. 67-22. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (GUESS STREET, SOUTH SIDE, EAST OF RIO HONDO). • Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only and explained that the hearing held two weeks ago had not had proper notice therefore it would be in order at this time to readopt this resolution which has already be assigned a number. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-22 be adopted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. STAFF REPORT RE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4535 IVAR AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that • three courses of action were open to the Council. Purchase the entire property; purchase only that portion of the property needed for road purposes; or, negotiate a trade of surplus city property for the portion needed. 7 Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter placed on the next agenda. 'CITY ATTORNEY REPORT RE DEFINATION OF PART-TIME EMPLOYEE. Attorney Watson recommended time employee be as fol-lows: are performed'by an employee of duty.ordinarily requires .each year. that the definition of a part- A position in which services where the actual performance not more than 600 hours in 11 8 It was,moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing definition be approved. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 204. ESTABLISHING OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEE PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. • Following short discussion, Attorney Watson was requested to prepare an urgency clause for this ordinance as the Occupancy Permit ordinance becomes effective in two weeks. Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to later in the meeting. (See page 6, item 19D.) - 2 - • cc 4-11-67 9. RESOLUTION NU. 67-28. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $59,500.04 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3448 THROUGH 3520. 0 City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. City Attorney Watson advised Councilman Whiddon he should abstain from voting on this matter. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Andersen, that Resolution No. 67-28 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.,' NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAI-N-: Councilmen: Whiddon. 0 10. RESOLUTION NO. 67-29. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET FOR STATE ALLOCATED ENGINEERING FUNDS. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF STATE ALLOCATED (ENGINEERING) FUNDS. City Administrator Farrell presented this proposed budget to the Council. Attorney Watson presented the resolution by title only. Y It was moved by'Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-29 be adopted. • 11. RESOLUTION N0. 67-30. ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING BUDGET FOR FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this proposed budget to the Council. Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-30 be adopted. i 12. REPORT ON DEMOLITION BIDS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the following bids were received for demolitions at (A) 2432-34 San Gabriel Boulevard; (B) 3116-162 Gladys Avenue; (C) 8939 Glendon way. - 3 - cc 4-11-67 Atlas Crane and Rigging Co. A. $895. B. 500. C. 985. Green Bros., Inc. A. $750. B. 500. C. 700. • Harold E. Simpson Co., Inc. A. $947. B. 570. C. 890. It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that contracts for these three demolitions be awarded to Green Brothers, Inc. 13. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND MARSHALL STREET MEDIAN ISLAND PROJECT AND EXTEND BID OPENING DATE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a considerable amount would be saved by adding the Rosemead Boulevard median islands to this project. ! it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this addition to this project and extend the bid openi.ng to May 1. 14. PARK BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS. A. POLICY REGARDING USE OF CITY EQUIPMENT BY NON-GOVERN- MENTAL GROUP. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer presented the following recommendation: Groups may be permitted use of city equipment (on same priority basis as building use) after indicating on the proper form their acceptance of liability • during use and name of person responsible for returning equipment in good condition. Equipment is to be picked up by borrower and returned by borrower to appropriate city facility. A deposit shall also be required, proportionate to the value of equipment borrowed, at the discretion of Recreation and Park Director. B. SALARY SCALE POLICY REGARDING RECREATION AIDES. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer presented the following recommendation: Adoption of a second step of $1.45 for the Recreation Aide position. • C. PART-TIME PERSONNEL PAY RATE POLICY. MERIT INCREASES. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer presented the recommendation of merit increases for part-time personnel with a 500 hour minimum eligiblity require- ment. - 4 - r1 L cc 4-11-67 D. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR PARK SECTION. Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer presented a recommendation that $1650. be transferred from Special Department Supplies Account to Capital Outlay account for purchase of a 76 inch self-propelled mower and 30 gallon portable sprayer. • It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the four foregoing Park.Board recommendations be approved. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING USE OF CITY PARKWAYS. Planning Director Hersh presented this proposed ordinance. Following short discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next agenda. • B. REQUEST FOR SERVICE STATION SURVEY. Planning Director Hersh presented this recommendation of the Planning Commission, that the Council authorize the Commission to initiate a special survey of all service stations in the City and appropriate funds to secure temporary personnel to complete said survey. Following discussion Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to the next agenda and requested that the Council be presented an estimate of costs; who is to conduct survey; and what survey is to encompass. COMMITTEE REPORTS 16. None. 0 COMMUNICATIONS 17. A. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the Sixth Annual Career Guidance Center to be held April 12 through 20. B. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the U. S. Conference of Mayors to be held in Honolulu June 17 through 21. • C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities Seminar to be held May 13-20 in Newport Beach. - 5 - • CG 4-11-67 D. CITY OF DUARTE. Cl City Administrator Farrell presented this communication requesting attendance at a dinner honori"ng Assemblyman Harvey Johnson to be held April 21 and urging that a resolution of commendation be prepared for presentation at this dinner. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried,that such a resolution be ordered prepared, be approved in principle and perma-plaqued for presentation. (Resolution No. 67-31) 18. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization to advertise for parkway tree planting on the south side of Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Muscatel Avenue. This planting will include eleven • specimen trees and ten fifteen gallon trees. It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize advertising for bids for this project. B. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization to advertise for bids for construction of the median divider on Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Muscatel Avenue. Mr. Farrell indicated that there is a possibility that Gas Tax Funds can be used for this project. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize advertising for • bids for the median island on Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Muscatel Avenue provided Gas Tax funds may be used for the project. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Dedication of the Library has been set for May 13 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. D. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 204 in full. ORDINANCE NO. 204. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING THE OCCUPANCY PERMIT FEE PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUILDING CODE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. • It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council- man Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 204 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude, bVhiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. - 6 - cc 4-11-67 E. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the hearing on the motion for a new trial on the City Hall site was scheduled for tomorrow morning. F. Councilman Andersen advised the Council that he had been contacted by the Beautification Committee regarding the Rosemead Property Owners Association • funds being turned over to the City. It will be necessary for the City to assume any tax liability that may exist with respect to the accrued interest in this fund. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council- man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the City assume any tax liability which may have accrued and accept the funds. G. In response to an inquiry, City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that new litter bins will be placed in the near future. Mayor Maude declared the meeting 'recessed to a personnel • session. Meeting recessed at 9:38 o'clock p.m. Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at .10:25 o'clock p.m. 20. ELECTION OF MAYOR. Mayor Maude relinquished the gavel to City Clerk .Armstrong. City Clerk Armstrong declared nominations open for the office of Mayor. Councilman Whiddon nominated Arnold C. Andersen for the office of Mayor. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried that nominations be closed. Arnold Andersen was elected by a voice vote with Mr. Andersen abstaining from voting. City Clerk Armstrong relinquished the gavel to Mayor Andersen. 21. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM. Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for the office of Mayor pro tem. Mayor Andersen nominated H. Grady Whiddon for the office of Mayor pro tem. • Councilman Jackman nominated Walter F. Lowrey for the office of Mayor pro tem. Voting was by secret ballot. Ballots were counted by City Clerk Armstrong and City Treasurer Foutz. Results were as follows: Whiddon 3 votes Lowrey 2 votes - 7 - cc 4-11-67 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10;28 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY J • • 0 - 8 -