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CC - 07-10-62• • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEM~AD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of July 10, 1962 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Ch6mbers; 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:02 o'clock p;m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Rosemead Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, • Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.. JUNE 19, 1962 - ADJOURNED MEETING ' JUNE 26, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 29, 1962- SPECIAL MEETING It was moved by Jackman., second by Maude, that the minutes of June 19, 1962, June 26., 1962 and June 29, 1962, be approved as written. Councilman Phinney requested a change be made in the minutes of June 29, 1962. He requested that the word "unanimously" be striken from the approval on the motion increasing the salary of the City Administrator. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously • carried, that the minutes of June 19, 1962 and June 26, 1962, be approved as written and the minutes of June 29, 1962, be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling on prayers in schools. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. GARVEY AVENUE - 8900 BLOCK. INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for hearing on this matter and requested those in the audience . wishing to testify, to please stand and be sworn in. No one, responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:12 o'clock P.M. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that this block has a total footage on the north side of 664 feet; a total of 381 foot of sidewalk is installed and a petition has been filed representing an additional 107 feet. The total sidewalk in- stalled and petitioned for equals 73% of the total front footage. 7-10-62 r] Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:13 o'clock p.m. Following discussion of combining the improvement aleeady in- stalled and the amount petitioned for to determine percentage, Attorney Watson suggested that the Council adopt a minute order to change the plroce&U d to include a third alternative. Followingg'discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen,. and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney add to the improvement procedure; ."that more than 50 percent of the front footage.is improved and petitions have been signed by the owners of at least an additional 10 percent." It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, that this improve- ment proceed, Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 0 6. ORDINANCE NO. 96. CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE FRANCHISE. Attorney Watson again requested that the second reading of this ordinance be deferred to the next meeting. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections this matter would be deferred to the next meeting. There were no objections. 0 E 7. ORDINANCE NO. 97. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this ordinance presented by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 97 by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that Ordinance No. 97 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. ADOPTION OF BUDGET 1962 - 63. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that all accounts had been reviewed and approved and it would now be in order to adopt the budget as a whole. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that the 1962-63 budget be approved as proposed and corrected. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that in the budget activity description it had been recommended that during the 1962-63 fiscal year that a contract be entered into with the Sheriff's Department for Crossing Guard service and he would like an indication as to the wishes of the Council in this matter. - 2 - 7-1o-62 0 Following discussion, it was moved by Maude, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the City dispense with the California Highway Patrol Crossing Guard service and enter into a contract with the Sheriff's Department, cost being no more. 9.' RESOLUTION NO. 62-43. RE: AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY LAW. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AFFIRMING ITS APPROVAL AND SUPPORT OF PORTIONS OF H. R. 11199 RELATING TO EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID SECONDARY SYSTEM URBAN AREAS Councilman Stead advised the Council that this matter was placed before the Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities and was approved with few opposing votes. Councilman Stead further stated that he had contacted Congressman Rousselot's office regarding this matter. He further stated that he concurred with the yes vote of the League on this proposal and the recommend- ation of the American Municipal Association. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 62-43 be adopted. NEW BUSINESS • 10. DEDICATION OF SEWER EASEMENT. RAYMOND J. HOLMES. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this dedication was on the usual form and has been approved and signed by the County Engineer and is ready for acceptance by the Council. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this dedication of easement be accepted and re- cordation be authorized. RESOLUTION NO. 62-44. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $48,493.54 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1599 THROUGH 1618. • Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Treasurer Noah A. Stump read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 62-44 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS • 12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION - RENEWAL OF REQUEST FOR MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK BETWEEN HART STREET AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had requested this matter placed on the Traffic Commission agenda due to the number of requests he has received. Mayor Andersen further advised the Council that the Traffic Commission recommended that the Council try again to obtain permission from the State for a mid block crosswalk on Valley Boulevard between Hart Street and Rosemead Boulevard. - 3 - 7-10-62 0 Following discussion, it was moved by Andersen, that an ordinance be introduced to install this crosswalk.. ORDINANCE NO. 98. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING AN ENCROACHMENT EASEMENT.. This proposed ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. Councilman Phinney seconded the motion to introduce this ordinance. . Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead'. Noes: Jackman, Maude. Absent: None. 14. COMMUNICATIONS A. CITY OF MAYWOOD. RE: PRAYERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Mayor Andersen read this resolution in full. Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft a resolution along the same lines as the one adopted by the Board of Supervisors regarding prayers in public schools. Copies to be sent to Supervisor • Bonelli and two Senators. B. CITY OF LAWNDALE. RE:. APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION TO RESTRICT JUVENILE DRIVING PRIVILEGES. This communication was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. C. LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT. RE: PERSONNEL CHANGES. This communication was read in full by Mayor Andersen. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order this communication noted, received and filed. There were no objections. • 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, made additional comments regarding the Supreme Court ruling on prayers in public schools. Loren Rightmeier, 8724 East Valley Boule\erd, Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, and R. K. McCaffree, 9271 East Steele Street, addressed the Council regarding the proposed mid-block crosswalk on Valley Boulevard between Hart Street and Rosemead.Boulevard. • 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Maude requested that more information be given at the next meeting regarding this proposed crosswalk. Report to include information on location, effect on existing parking spaces, etc. B. Mayor Andersen suggested that the City arrange to have photographs made of present and past Councilmen to be displayed in the City Hall. - 4 - 7-10-62 It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that photographs be made of past and present Councilmen at City expense to be displayed in the City Hall. C. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that since there has been considerable improvement during the past year in air coach service, and since the differential in cost between first class and coach service averages 20%, and further since better than three-fourths of the private companies whose employees travel by air now use air coach accommodations - the Council consider adopting the following policy regarding air travel: Effective immediately, all air travel which is paid for by the City of Rosemead shall be by coach accommodations.unless specific prior approval is given by the Council for other service. Following discussion, the words "schedule permitting" were inserted following.the word "accommodations. Following additional discussion, a period was added following "schedule permitting" and the remainder of the sentence was stricken. At the suggestion of Councilman Stead, Mayor Andersen deferred this matter to the next meeting. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 0 - 5 -