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CC - 08-28-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes"of August 28, 1962 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Hanson of the Rosemead Church of Christ. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Absent: Councilmen: Stead. • Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, AUGUST 14, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 22, 1962 - SPECIAL MEETING. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 14, 1962 and the minutes of August 22, 1962 be approved as printed. Mayor Andersen stated that at this time he was privileged to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Reverend Hanson on behalf of the City Council, 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL. • None.. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. EARLE STREET - NORTH OF GRAND AVENUE. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALL- ATION. WEST SIDE ONLY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions have been submitted representing 70% of the front footage in this area. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for Public Hearing and requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. Mayor Andersen • declared the Public Hearing open at 8:06 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:07 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this improvement proceed. • 8-28-62 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0 6. ORDINANCE NO. 99. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. HART STREET. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON HART STREET AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. • Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance was prepared in conformance with their action at the last meeting approving a Traffic Commission recommendation. Attorney Watson read this ordinance in full. It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, that Ordinance No. 99 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. NEW BUSINESS 7. PRESENTATION OF YEARLY AUDIT. JAMES FILE. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Mr. File had been detained and requested that this matter be deferred until later in the meeting. Mayor Andersen stated that this item would be deferred until later in the meeting, if there were no objections. There were no objections. (Page 5) 8. ORDINANCE NO. 100. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. PLUMBING CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that extensive amendments to the Plumbing Code had been adopted by the County and adopt- ion of this ordinance would bring the Rosemead Code up to date. Attorney Watson further advised the Council that it would be necessary to hold a Public Hearing in conjunction with the adoption of this ordinance. is Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Ordinance No. 100 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, tha:the Public Hearing be set for September 25, 1962. • 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-51. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,225.29 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1673 THROUGH 1691. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 2 - • 8-28-62 City Treasurer Noah A. Stump presented this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 62-51 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 62-52. ESTABLISHING TAX RATES - LIGHTING DISTRICTS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT. Attorney Watson read this resolution in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Resolution No. 62-52 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 0 11. RESOLUTION NO. 62-53. CROSSING GUARD SERVICES 1962-63. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, RE- QUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT. Attorney Watson read this resolutionin full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 62-53 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 12. COUNCIL DETERMINATION. RE: LICENSE APPLICATION. YELLOW • CHECKER CAB. GLENN 0. OLSON. City Administrator Farrell presented the report of the Hearing Officer regarding this application. It was recommended that this license be granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the applicant operate his taxicab business at all times out of the business location. 2. That all telephone calls and radio messages in conjunction with the operation of the taxicab business of the applicant be conducted at the business location. 3. That the licensee comply with all laws and ordinances regulating the conduct of the business. • 4. That violation of any of the above conditions shall constitute grounds for revocation of the license. Glenn 0. Olson, applicant, addressed the Council regarding his application. Deputy Charles Gillmann, Sheriff's license detail, advised the - 3 - • 8-28-62 0 Council that the Sheriff's Department recommended approval of this application. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that this license be granted subject to the Hearing Officer's recommended conditions plus an additional condition that a 24 hour taxicab stand be maintained in the City of Rosemead. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 1.3. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLOT PLAN NO. 103. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this matter deferred to later in the meeting. There were no objections. (Page 5) 14. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE. R. J. DE DEA. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was in compliance with previous Council action approving severance damage on this property and requiring dedication. 18 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and recordation authorized. 15. DEDICATION OF ROAD EASEMENT. HERSHEY STREET. J. A. BERK. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was a requirement for proposed development of this property. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this dedication be accepted and recordation authorized. 16. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 0 None. 17. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Councilman Maude advised the Council that the Economic Development Committee would meet August 29, 1962. Councilman Maude further advised the Council that as Council liaison he had attended the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meeting and wished to report that plans for Rosemead Day at the Fair, September 24th are progressing and that plans are being formulated for an Economics Course. 18. COMMUNICATIONS. • A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES MEETING-SEPTEMBER 6, 1962. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the regular Board of Directors meeting to be held September 6, 1962. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. - 4 - • 8-28-62 0 B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RESOLUTION RE: STATE HIGHWAY FUNDS. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to obtain more information and report back to the Council. C. FLORENCE A.'BERG (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen read this communication in full. Miss Berg expressed her thanks to the Council for having adopted a resolution commending her. D. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received a communication notifying him of a mass meeting to be held on Proposition No. 23 - State Senate Reapportionment, on September 5th. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. City Administrator Farrell advised Mayor Andersen that Mr. File had arrived and item 7 could be taken care of at this time. 7. PRESENTATION OF YEARLY AUDIT. JAMES FILE. Mayor Andersen introduced James File, City Auditor. Mr. File presented the yearly audit report to the Council and advised them that the new Hadley system has been placed in operation and is working out nicely. 13. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLOT PLAN NO. 103. Mr. J. 0. Morris, property owner and Hal Messinger, developer, • presented this appeal to the Council. Planning Commissioners, Wilt and Crabtree, addressed the Council regarding this proposed plot plan. Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney,.second by Maude, that the City Council uphold the decision of the Planning Commission on Plot Plan No. 103. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL A. Harry E. Tullar, 8919 Bentel Avenue, commended Councilman • Phinney for having brought attention to the condition of the walk way area adjacent to the Wells School on the east under the Edison Company power lines, and also commended the Edison Company for their prompt attention to the matter. B. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, expressed his approval of the taxicab license granted by the Council this evening. - 5 - C 8-28-62 11 C. Mayor Andersen introduced Mr. Ed. Zube, Manager of the Rosemead Community Band. Mr. Zube, 1723 South Charlotte Avenue, San Gabriel, advised the Council that the Rosemead Community Band has been representing Rosemead for many years and were now asking the City to consider purchasing uniforms for use by the Band. The Band has the opportunity to purchase 60 uniforms for $300.00. • Following discussion, it was moved by Phinney, that the City approve the purchase of these uniforms for $300.00 and allow an additional $200.00 for proper identification (arm patches) for these uniforms. Councilman Maude stated he would second the motion for discussion. Following further discussion, Councilman Phinney changed his motion, with agreement of second, that the City Council approve an expenditure of $300.00 for the purchase of uniforms for the Rosemead Community Band subject to the City Attorney's approval of contract and form of organization. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. Mayor Andersen stated he was quite proud to see the Rosemead Swim Club on nationwide television recently and also proud of the publicity the City of Rosemead received from this telecast. B. Mayor Andersen stated that the matter of an independent audit regarding Sheriff's Department services had been discussed at the last meeting and had been deferred. Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator be instructed to notify the California Contract Cities Association executive committee that the City of Rosemead is willing to pay a pro- portionate share (based on the size of the City) of the independ- ent audit being conducted by several contract cities, subject • to participation by the Association in the cost of this audit. C. Councilman Phinney recommended that the Council determine the type of parkway.trees to be planted in the City in the future. Mayor Andersen requested that the Beautification Committee of ° the Economic Development Committee, take this matter under consideration. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Parkway Tree Division of the County has made an extensive survey and that he would submit a report and recommendation to the Council on this matter. D. Councilman Phinney suggested that the Council consider taking action to limit to a specific number the number of dance and entertainment permits to bars on Valley Boulevard from city S limit to city limit where the main business is not serving food. E. Attorney Watson stated that in conformance with the Government Code, Section 4201, the Council should take action approving the Contractor's Bonds for Cash Contract No. 1-62, as follows: E. C. Construction Company, Argonaut Insurance Company Bond No. 052178. John S. Bass, AEtna Casualty and Surety Company. - 6 - E-28=62 11 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that these bonds be approved. F. City Administrator Farrell reported that the Encinita grade crossing, site of the recent fatal accident, has been under study for the past several months. A meeting was held on the site last March following an accident attended by representatives of the City of Rosemead, Southern Pacific Railroad and the • Public Utilities Commission. A final report has not yet been received but it is anticipated that additional safety devices will be recommended for installation at this and possibly other locations bordering the City. In conformance with previous Council action, lighting will be installed at grade intersections or upgraded. G. City Administrator Farrell requested the Council to establish the type of identification they wished the City crossing guards to wear. Following discussion, it was indicated that the crossing guards should wear yellow caps, armbands and raincoats. . It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 o'clock p.m. 0 MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 7 -