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CC - 06-26-620 0 CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of June 26, 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 8:05 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, . Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JUNE 12, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING Councilman Maude requested that on page 7, item 21 - B, line 3, that the word loan be added. Line as corrected will read, " ..to determine the difference in loan value of a house on a cul-de-sac..." Councilman Stead stated the dates of the minutes corrected in the minutes of June 12, 1962 were transposed. All corrections were made in the minutes of May 29, 1962. Councilman PI longer meets the meetings It was moved carried that corrected. iinney stated that the Lot-Split Committee no at 4:45 P.M. as shown in the minutes. The time of have been changed to 5:00 P.M. by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously the minutes of June 12, 1962 be approved as 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL Walter F. Lowrey, 3528 Rio Hondo Avenue, requested that the re- cord show that he is opposed to the Cit 's giving the Chamber of Commerce $600.00 in addition to the 6,000.00 a year that they are now receiving. He stated that he felt the $6,000.00 should be sufficient to cover the cost of printing brochures without an additional appropriation. Mr. Lowrey further stated that he is opposed to any lesser police protection for the City than it now has. Harry S. Buchanan, 3921 North Ivar Avenue, stated that the operation of the crossing signal at Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard is unsatisfactory. Unless a pedestrian pushes the button the "Don't Walk" sign stays on constantly. City Administrator Farrell stated that he has contacted the State Division of Highways regarding this matter and that signs have been painted on the sidewalk which state in effect, "To cross - push button". Mr. Farrell will contact the Division of Highways again. 0 6-26-62 0 John R. Horning, 9254 East Marshall Street stated that steps should be taken to correct the problem at the corner of Valley Boulevard and Ivar Avenue where water is constantly standing. Mr. Horning stated that this is not a maintenance problem but rather a rebuilding problem. SPECIAL PRESENTATION. 5. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Mayor Andersen made a brief statement on behalf of the Council expressing appreciation to former Councilmen Harry S. Buchanan, John R. Horning and Walter F. Lowrey and presented to them perma plaqued Certificates of Appreciation. Mayor Andersen stated that through-an oversight a matter had not been placed on the agenda and he would call on Mr. J. W. Potter to present the matter at this time. " Mr. J. W. Potter, 242 Broadoaks, Monrovia, advised the Council that he had purchased property in September, 1960 on Muscatel Avenue north of Marshall Street, had had subdivision approved on the property, and upon attempting to close escrow had dis- covered that the property had been sold while in escrow. He, • therefore, had been forced to sue and trial had been set for February 15, 1962, then put over to June, and again the court on its own motion has set the matter over to August 31, 1962. Since the Council had previously granted an extension of time limit provisions placed on the subdivision by the Planning Commission to enable this matter to be resolved, he must again request a further extension due to the additional delay. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that in light of the circumstances that Mr. Potter be granted an additional six month extension of time. Following discussion, Councilman Stead offered a substitute motion, that this item be placed on the agenda of the Planning Commission for their next meeting. The substitute motion was seconded by Phinney, and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 96. CALIFORNIA WATER AND TELEPHONE FRANCHISE. Attorney Watson requested that this matter be held over for two weeks. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, this matter would be deferred to the next meeting. There were no objections. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 97. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. TRAFFIC REGULATIONS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON RIO HONDO AVENUE AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance had been prepared pursuant to Council action at the last meeting. Mayor Andersen requested that this Ordinance be presented by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 2 - F 6-26-62 C: Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that Ordinance No. 97 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 9. AWARDING OF BIDS. DELTA AVENUE- EDMOND DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell distributed copies of the recommend- ations of N. H. Templin on these improvement projects. Recommendations were as follows: Cash Contract No. 41194 - Edmond Drive That your Honorable City Council award, instruct the City Attorney to prepare, and instruct the Mayor to sign the contract for the construction of cement concrete curbs, gutters, premix pavement, aggregate base and all other incidental and appurtenant work under Cash Contract No. 41194 to A-1 Concrete, Inc. in the amount of $11,245.05. Cash Contract No. 41186 - Delta Avenue • Reject all bids received for Cash Contract No. 41186 opened by your Honorable City Council on June 12, 1962. Combine into one Cash Contract this project and one or more similar projects to be advertised by your Honorable City Council in the future. Following discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Cash Contract No. 41194 - Edmond Drive be deferred to the meeting of July 24, 1962. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City reject all bids on Cash Contract No. 41186 - Delta Avenue. Following further discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the previous motion deferring action on Cash Contract 41194 - Edmond Drive be • rescinded. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the bid submitted by A-1 Concrete, Inc. on Cash Contract No. 41194 - Edmond Drive be accepted. Motion carried with Councilman Phinney casting a dissenting vote. Mayor Andersen instructed City Administrator Farrell to check into the possibility of an annual contract for improvement projects. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 62-41. HONORING LLOYD DANCER. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION OF LLOYD DANCER. This resolution was presented in full by Councilman Maude. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-41 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION NO. RE: AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAY LAW. - 3 - 0 6-26-62 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AFFIRM- ING ITS APPROVAL AND SUPPORT OF PORTIONS OF H. R. 11199 RELATING TO EXTENSION OF FEDERAL-AID SECONDARY SYSTEM URBAN AREAS. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, that this resolution be adopted. • Attorney Watson advised the Council that a resolution regarding this matter will be on the next agenda of the League of Calif- ornia Cities. Mayor Andersen with consent of second, withdrew his motion. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this matter be held over until after the next League meeting, Los Angeles County Division. 12. BUDGET CONSIDERATION A. REPORT - ROSEMEAD SWIM CLUB REQUEST. It was moved by Maude, second by Stead, and unanimously carried • that Budget Consideration be moved down and considered follow- ing completion of other agenda items. NEW BUSINESS 13. RESOLUTION NO. 62-42. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $7,192.53 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1574 THROUGH 1598. 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 Andersen, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-42 be adopted. Councilman Stead requested supplementary information regarding several items on the Claims and Demands, including the addition- al payment for ambulance service for November, 1961. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen instructed the City Administrator to check this ambulance billing before making payment. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Jackman requested investigation into the possible • purchase of a water cooler, rether than the continuing rental. 14. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 15. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. Councilman Maude reported that the Lot Split Committee would - 4 - 6-26-62 be going out the following day looking at comparable properties such as the best and worst lot splits, cul-de-sacs, etc. 16. COMMUNICATIONS. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: 64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE Farrell City Administrator/advised the Council that this communicat- ion contained advance registration forms for the 64th Annual Conference to be held in Los Angeles in October. Mayor Andersen requested Deputy City Clerk Armstrong to place this on her calendar and make reservations at the necessary time. B. FRANK G. BONELLI. RE: COUNTY BUDGET. This communication advising the Council that there would be no increase in the County tax rate was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. • C. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: HALLOWEEN PARADE. This communication inviting the City to participate in the Annual Halloween Parade was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen requested that the City Administrator see to it that the committee appointed to make a recommendation as to City participation in the parade be given a copy of this communication. D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was a notice of the meeting to be held July 5. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to notify • Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. E. CITY OF INGLEWOOD. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this was an invitation to attend the League of California Cities meeting to be hosted by the City of Inglewood at Hollywood Park on July 19, 1962. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend to notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong for reservations. 17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL.. • Harry Hearn, 8911 East Marshall Street, made inquiry about tie construction on the northwest corner of Marshall Street and Rosemead Boulevard. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Attorney Watson advised the Council that Mr. Robert Benson, representing the City in the right-of-way acquisition program on Walnut Grove Avenue has recommended that the City pay to Raymond J. DeDea, the amount fixed by official appraisal,$925.00. - 5 - • 6-26-62 L It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman,.that the claim be paid upon execution of the appropriate right-of-way easements. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. Councilman Stead requested that the minutes show that the three lots which were called to the attention of the Council on June 12, 1962 as fire hazards have been attended to. Two have been cleared and the one on Ramona Boulevard has been posted for weed abatement. C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a similar form for right-of-way acquisition on Walnut Grove Avenue could also be considered this evening. This claim contains severance damages. Recommendation has been made by Mr. Benson for approval. This claim is_in.the_amounf•of $2,650.00. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that the City pay to Joe and Cecelia W. Quasser the sum of $2,650.00; this consideration to be paid when the grant has been received and when the improvements have been removed and site clearance by the owner to the satisfaction of the City Administrator. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. Mayor Andersen stated that he Fad received a call from an Ellen Lewis regarding a subdivision on Sullivan Street and some difficulties they are encountering. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council he would follow through on this matter. BUDGET CONSIDERATION A. REPORT - ROSEMEAD SWIM CLUB REQUEST. Attorney Watson advised the that the City could validly Club within the authorizatii advertising and promotion. 40 that it is legally possible park district. Council that it is very doubtful make a contribution to the Swim :)n of the statute for publicity, Attorney Watson further stated to make a contribution to the Following discussion, no further action was taken. PAGE I - CITY COUNCIL Following discussion, It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that Account 10.66 - Council Chairs be removed from the budget. PAGE 15 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING Mayor Andersen suggested that the title of account .61 be changed to Capital Outlay Reserve. The Council was in agree- ment with this suggestion. Following discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Capital Outlay Reserve be $30,000.00. PAGE 24 - LAW ENFORCEMENT Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the combined appropriation for General Law and Traffic Law Enforcement be $110,566.00 for 1962-63. - 6 - • 6-26-62 0 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen declared the meeting recessed to personnel session at 10:28 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 11:30 o'clock p.m. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, that the City Council authorize the Social Security program as the retirement plan for the City if approved by the City employees. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that.the City Administrator's salary be increased by 3% per annum. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Administrative Assistant's salary be Range 25, step A. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Administrative Secretary's salary be Range 17, step C. • It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the City authorize an expenditure of $750.00 to the Rosemead Park District toward the cost of a recreation swim program. Following discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude. Absent: None. It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 12:18 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 L7 - 7 -