CC - 05-15-62 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of May 15, 1962
A regular adjourned 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 7:07 o'clock p.m.
• 1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Stead.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Farrell, Armstrong.
• Mayor Andersen stated that this adjourned meeting was for the
purpose of budget consideration, but prior to this study he
would like to call several items to the Council's attention.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that they are invited to
attend the dedication ceremonies of the Hall of Records in
Los Angeles on Friday, May 18th at 10:30 a.m. Invitations
have been received from the Board of Supervisors and the
Regional Planning Commission. Notice has also been received that
following the dedication, there will be an open house at the
County Public Library.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he has been requested
to proclaim May 20-26 as Highway Week, but he would like an
indication from the Council as the President has already issued
this proclamation at a national level. Following discussion,
it was decided that the Mayor would not issue this proclamation.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that notice has been received
of the Board of Supervisor's Ninth Annual Recognition Banquet
honoring Presidents of Community Coordinating Councils, to be
held Wednesday, June 6, 1962. Reservations must be made by
May 28th. Mayor Andersen requested those planning to attend
to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had compiled a list
of people he felt should receive Certificates of Appreciation
and requested the Council to check this list at their convenience
and make additions.
City Administrator Farrell distributed copies of material for
the next newsletter..
PRELIMINARY BUDGET STUDY
• STREET LIGHTING
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City Administrator Farrell submitted a detailed report on street
lighting and requested the Council to indicate their wishes
regarding this program.
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Discussion revealed that the Council would like to go ahead
with the street lighting program that would bring the City
street lighting up to recommended standards as set forth by
Edison Company and the Los Angeles County Street Lighting
Department. The Council instructed City Administrator Farrell
to prepare and submit a more detailed report showing complete
system costs, installation time, etc.
MAJOR CITY STREETS.
• City Administrator Farrell submitted a report on proposed major
city street work.
Discussion revealed that the Council felt that no policy should
be established regarding sidewalk installation on major city
street improvement projects, but that each project should be
considered on individual merit.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that the City
install sidewalks on the east side of Walnut Grove Avenue
from Marshall Street to Valley Boulevard as a part of the
improvement project.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: Andersen. Absent: None.
• It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that the City install sidewalks on the north side of
Mission Drive from the northeast corner of Ivar Avenue to
Valley Boulevard.
.At the next budget study session retirement system, salaries,
health and accident insurance and community promotion will be
considered.
Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, advised the Council that
a reapportionment caravan will be arriving at the Pico Rivera
City Hall, 6615 S. Passons Boulevard, tomorrow morning at
10:00 o'clock a.m. and requested the Mayor and Councilmen to
be present for publicity pictures.
It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously
. carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:34
o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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