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CC - 04-17-62 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD s ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of April 17, 1962 0 A regular adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8815 EasC Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Wayne Andersen, Jr., grandson of Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Carl.Miller, Chaplin for Goodwill Industries. J 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman; Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MARCH 27, 1962 - SPECIAL MEETING; MARCH 27, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING; APRIL 7, 1962 - SPECIAL MEETING; APRIL 10, 1962 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the special meeting of March 27, 1962, minutes of March 27, 1962 regular meeting,. minutes of April 7, 1962 special meeting and the minutes of April 10, 1962 regular meeting be approved as printed. 0 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 5. CANVASS OF PRECINCT RETU^NS: CITY COUNCIL The election return envelopes were opened by Mayor pro tem Jackman and inspected by each Councilman. Councilman Stead read aloud the results shown on the tally sheets of each precinct and Deputy City Clerk Armstrong checked these figures against the results of votes cast sheets. Canvass was as follows: 7~ Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Absent V 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. Ater Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. Correct. s Ballots. Correct. 0 4-17-62 0 6. RESOLUTION NO. 62-28. DECLARING RESULT OF ELECTION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL, 1962 DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW. • Mayor Andersen requested Attorney Boyko to read this resolution by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 62-28 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS: That, in accordance with the provisions of Sections 22932 and 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the results of said election are hereby declared to be as follows: a. The whole number of votes cast in the City of Rosemead at the said election was 2,421. b. The names of the persons voted for at said election were: Walter F. Lowrey Henry E. Stead Harry S. Buchanan Paul L. Geyer Stuart H. Maude c. That no measure was voted upon at said election. d. That the office for which each person was voted for is as follows: Walter F. Lowrey for Member of the City Council, to hold office for the full term of 4 years, Henry E. Stead for Member of the City Council, to hold office for the full term of 4 years, Harry S. Buchanan for Member of the City Council, to hold office for the full term of 4 years, Paul L. Geyer for Member of the City Council, to hold office for the full term of 4 years, Stuart H. Maude for Member of the City Council, to hold office for the full term of 4 years. e. That the number of votes given at each precinct to each person is as follows: Walter F. Lowrey, for Member of the City Council for the full term of 4 years: Consolidated Precinct 1 64 Consolidated Precinct 2 62 Consolidated Precinct 3 51 - 2 - i 4-17-62 Consolidated Precinct 4 96 Consolidated Precinct 5 86 Consolidated Precinct 6 84 Consolidated Precinct 7 76 Consolidated Precinct 8 102 Consolidated Precinct 9 69 Consolidated Precinct 10 47 Consolidated Precinct 11 88 Total .875 • Henry E. Stead,for Member of the City Council for the full term of 4 years: Consolidated Precinct 1 123 Consolidated Precinct 2 91 Consolidated Precinct 3 118 Consolidated Precinct 4 106 Consolidated Precinct 5 101 Consolidated Precinct 6 100 Consolidated Precinct 7 131 Consolidated Precinct 8 154 Consolidated Precinct 9 65 Consolidated Precinct 10 106 Consolidated Precinct 11 89 Total TTB-q • Harry S. Buchanan, for Member of the City Council for the f ull term of 4 years: Consolidated Precinct 1 25 Consolidated Precinct 2 38 Consolidated Precinct 3 33 Consolidated Precinct 4 44 Consolidated Precinct 5 49 Consolidated Precinct 6 64 Consolidated Precinct 7 55 Consolidated Precinct 8 74 Consolidated Precinct 9 32 Consolidated Precinct 10 27 Consolidated Precinct 11 48 Total 7489 Paul L. Geyer, for Member o f the City Council for the • full term of 4 years: Consolidated Precinct 1 37 Consolidated Precinct 2 56 Consolidated Precinct 3 71 Consolidated Precinct 4 73 Consolidated Precinct 5 38 Consolidated Precinct 6 41 Consolidated Precinct 7 43 Consolidated Precinct 8 73 Consolidated Precinct 9 80 Consolidated Precinct 10 45 Consolidated Precinct 11 60 Total Z17 Stuart H. Maude, for Member of the City Council for the • full term of 4 years: Consolidated Precinct 1 135 Consolidated Precinct 2 119 Consolidated Precinct 3 178 Consolidated Precinct 4 155 Consolidated Precinct 5 144 Consolidated Precinct 6 112 Consolidated Precinct 7 154 - 3 - 4-17-62 0 Consolidated Precinct 8 Consolidated Precinct 9 Consolidated Precinct 10 Consolidated Precinct 11 Total 170 121 114 127 529 The number of votes cast by absentee voters for each of said persons was: Walter F. Lowrey 5 Henry E. Stead 10 Harry S. Buchanan 1 Paul L. Geyer 0 Stuart H. Maude 11 E f. The number of votes given in the City of Rosemead to each person thus voted for is as follows: Walter F. Lowrey 830 Henry E. Stead 1194 Harry S. Buchanan 490 Paul L. Geyer 617 Stuart H. Maude 1540 Successful candidate's campaign expense statements are on file. 7. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN. CITY CLERK City Clerk Farrell requested Municipal Court Judge Ray Galceran if he would administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Councilmen, Henry E. Stead and Stuart H. Maude. Judge Galceran administered the Oath of Office. 8. DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION TO NEW COUNCILMEN: CITY CLERK. City Clerk Farrell presented the newly elected Councilmen with their Certificate of Election. • 9• PUBLIC STATEMENTS: OUTGOING COUNCILMAN. Councilman Lowrey made the following statement: Mr. Mayor: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on the job you are doing and to thank the voters of Rosemead for having incorporated some three years ago and electing me to serve on their first Council. It has been my pleasure to have served the people of Rosemead. Since less than 32% of the registered voters acted in this election---which means that 21% of the electorate made this change in administration, I shall continue to be interested in the other 79% of our residents. I will be an interested spectator at most of your Council meetings and most likely a candidate for re-election in two years. • I wish to thank the staff of the City Hall and Attorney Watson for their cooperation and congratulate them on a job well done. Again, thanks to all of you. 10. SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN. CITY CLERK ASSUMES THE CHAIR. Mayor Andersen relinquished the Chair to City Clerk Farrell. 11 - 4 - 9 4-17-62 r Councilmen.-Maude'and Stead assumed their seats at the Council table. 11. ELECTION OF NEW MAYOR. City Clerk Farrell announced that nominations were now in order for Mayor. • Councilman Phinney placed in nomination the name of Henry E. Stead. Councilman Maude placed in nomination the name of Arnold C. Andersen. It was moved by Jackman, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed. Voting was by secret ballot. Attorney Boyko collected the ballots and Deputy City Clerk Armstrong read aloud the results: Arnold C. Andersen 3 Henry E. Stead 2 • It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the election be declared unanimous. 12. NEW MAYOR ASSUMES THE CHAIR. Mayor Andersen, upon assuming the chair stated: 'Words fail me. I can only say thank you for this vote of confidence the Council has shown me and the approval of the audience. I shall continue to try to do the best I can as I have tried to do in the past and I hope that I shall have the continued cooperation and support of the Council that I have had and enjoyed. I shall do the very best I can to support them and cooperate with them in doing the best things we can for our city. This is all I can say - words fail me." • 13. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE. Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for Mayor pro tem. Councilman Stead placed in nomination the name of John D. Phinney. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that nominations be closed. John D...Phinney was unanimously elected Mayor pro tem by voice vote. Mayor pro tem Phinney thanked the Mayor and Councilmen for the vote of confidence and stated that he would work' with the Mayor and City staff for the people of Rosemead, that he would continue to do the job he has been doing and try to think of the • best interests of all concerned. Mayor Andersen stated that there was something he had wished to say before Mr. Lowrey left and he would say it at this time. Mayor Andersen said, "I would ike to say publicly that I have enjoyed working with Mr. Lowrey. He has been devoted in his services to this City. I have hopes that he will continue to serve the City in any way that he can and I am sorry that he isn't here to hear me say this because I mean it." - 5 - 4-17-62 14. STATEMENTS OF NEW COUNCILMEN. . Councilman Stead stated; "it has given genuine satisfaction to participate in the many activities of the past three years that have been related to the office of City Councilman. Attending meetings, having discussions with other councilmen and city officials, • reading municipal publications, and just visiting with friends regarding city affairs have given information and confidence that has been valuable in this field. Every other participant in the governmental activities of this new city has given valuable help in many ways to bring Rosemead the degree.of success we have _attaihed; Our Mayor Andersen has been the best possible leader for the past two years. We would call special attention to the Traffic and Safety Commission, to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to the many committees that have given so much time and effort - with no pay, and with little recognition. I sincerely appreciate the privilege of continuing to serve on the City Council and with these commissions and committees. • We will give constant effort to be fair and impartial in considering the problems that come before us." Councilman Maude stated: Mr. Mayor, Honored Guests, Fellow citizens, Councilmen: I wish to thank the electors for the honor that they have bestowed on me. I will try to represent the voters wishes in legislation, in economy and in the development of our potential. I will try to get the most value for our tax dollar and I will be constantly alert for aids to progress with a sound basis. 1. thank you. Mayor Andersen 9tated.tbat;th6?e:werc several.guests in the audience that he would like to introduce at this time: • Mr..and Mrs. Leslie Maude, brother of Councilman Maude. Dr. Arthur Maude, brother of Councilman Maude: Mr. and Mrs. James Heiliger, guests of Mayor and Mrs. Andersen visiting from Wisconsin. Mrs. Vera Maude,.wife of Councilman Maude. . Mrs. Hazel Stead, wife of Councilman Stead. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess... Time: 8:32 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 8:43 o'clock p.m. 15. APPOINTMENT OF SANITATION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Mayor is automatically appointed the Sanitation District Representative but it would • be necessary to appoint an alternate. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would appoint Councilman Jackman as alternate. There were no objections. 16. APPOINTMENT OF LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE. Mayor Andersen stated that Attorney Boyko.had advised him that - 6 - 4-17-62 the Mayor.should be the League representative. It would still be necessary to choose an alternate. Councilman Jackman suggested that Councilman Stead be appointed alternate. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections Councilman Stead would be appointed alternate representative to the League of California Cities. There were no objections. PUBLIC HEARINGS 17. ORDINANCE NO. 92. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: PERMIT FEES. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 50,022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE, ORDINANCE NO. 2225 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS, ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUILDING CODE REGULATING THE ERECTION, CONSTRUCTION, ENLARGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, MOVING, REMOVAL, DEMOLITION, CONVERSION, OCCUPANCY, USE,; HEIGHT, AREA, MAINTENANCE OF ALL STRUCTURES AND CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THEREIN SPECIFICALLY REGULATED, AND GRADING, WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES", ORDINANCE NO. 2252 OF. THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE INSTALLATION, ARRANGEMENT, ALTERATION, REPAIR, USE AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC WIRING, CONNECTIONS, FIXTURES AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ON PREMISES WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES" AND ORDINANCE NO. 2269 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SANITARY PLUMBING. AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, HOUSE SEWERS, AND PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS IN THE UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SUCH WORK MAY BE CARRIED ON. THEREIN", ALL AS AMENDED TO MARCH 1, 1962, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL'CODE. Mayor Andersen stated that this was the time and place set for Public 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 8:45 o'dock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:46 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Boyko presented Ordinance No. 92 by title only,. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 92 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 18. ABILENE STREET - 8600 BLOCK. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:50 o'clock p.m, and stated that this was the time and place set for Public Hearing. He requested those wishing to testify to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition representing 66% of the property owners and 75.2% of the front footage has been received requesting this improvement. This is a 30 foot street and no requests have been received for widening. - 7 - 4-17-62 Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:52 o'clock p.m: It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19. MOTION RE: CITY ASSUMING SEWER MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT. Councilman Stead restated his motion and comments from the last meeting as follows: It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that beginning with the 1962-63 fiscal year, the City remove the Sewer Maintenance assessment from the tax bill for all Rosemead property owners and that the City pay for this expense from City revenue each year hereafter. Councilman Stead stated for the record that a majority of this Council were members of the Rosemead Incorporation Association. It has been over five years since we made the promise to the voters that if Rosemead were to incorporate we would reduce property taxes by removing the Road, Sewer, and Lighting Maintenance charges from their tax bills; we promised that these items would be paid from City revenue. The 1958 rate total of these taxes amounted to 22t per $100 of assessed valuation. I was one of those who urgently encouraged incorporation, and who made the tax reduction promise. Upon incorporation in 1959 the Road Maintenance expense was taken over by the City: After discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, that the City go on record favoring, beginning with the 1.962-63 fiscal year, removal of the sewer maintenance assessment from the tax bill for all Rosemead Property owners and of payment by the City of Rosemead each year thereafter, as a substitute motion. In the discussion that followed, Councilman Stead requested the record to show the following excerpts from the'Facts about lncorporation'brochure prepared by the Rosemead Incor- poration Association December 12, 1958. HOWEVER, the city government will assume the present sewer, road and lighting district costs, and these items will be removed from your property tax bill, thus REDUCING YOUR PROPERTY TAX. For the exact amount of this reduction, please consult the table on the reverse side of your property tax bills. Traffic Safety 1,800.00 Street Lighting* 11,000.00 Sewer Maintenance* 5,000.00 Road Maintenance Dist. No. 1 5,000.00 CASH SURPLUS** s * Assumed by city and removed from present district now being supported by local property tax. **This UNSPENT protion of city income can be used for local improvements and/or local property tax reduction. - 8 - E 4-17-62 0 Prepared by: Rosemead Incorporation Association 1] B. A. Williamson R.. L. Cox Noah A. Stump: Wm. M. Scales Walter F. Lowrey Alfred E. Cook Mrs. Ward B. Davis Henry E.'Ste.ad Newton Griffith L.'L. Temple. Arnold C. Andersen R. H.• Gaiceran Mrs. W. W. Armstrong R. W. Frankfurt Mrs. Gretchen Galceran Jack Horning James V. Como Murray Zwick Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that this motion be tabled. Motion carried. 9 20. RESOLUTION NO. 62-29. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $22,658.97 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1398 THROUGH 1488.. 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 presented this resolution by title only, and read aloud a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 62-29 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 0 21. AGREEMENT RE: RECREATION PROGRAM. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this is the Agreement between the Elementary School District, the City of Rosemead and the County.of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation regarding the after school and summer recreation program. Parks and Recreation had felt that a formal agreement would not be necessary but County Counsel felt differently. This Agreement has been checked by the City Attorney. Mr. Farrell further stated that $7,500.00 has been budgeted for this fiscal year but it is estimated actual cost will be some- what less. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that this Agreement be approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute. Roll call vote as'"follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 0 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 22. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION LEFT TURN POCKET ON TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD NORTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had recommended the installation of a left turn pocket on Temple City Boulevard with storage for five to six vehicles. This will require parking restrictions northerly from Valley Boulevard for approximately 200 feet. - 9 - 4-17-62 0 Temple City Boulevard is currently being.widened to 64 feet which will provide for four twelve foot lanes and two eight foot parking lanes. At peak hours traffic has been backing up to the railroad right of way due to left turns. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this left turn pocket be installed as recommended. • COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 23. None. COMMUNICATIONS 24. A: AREA 'D' CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER BOARD. RE: SHELTER REPRESENTATIVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was a request for the Council to designate a "Shelter Representative", (preferably the CD Director) for the City of Rosemead.' It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously • carried, that the City Administrator be appointed as "Shelter Representative". B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: APRIL MEETING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was notification of the April meeting to be hosted. by the City of Rosemead. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the matter of who should attend this meeting had been brought up at an earlier meeting and there had been no discussion, so he had taken the liberty of suggesting that the City Staff and wives of Councilmen . attend in accordance with what is done in most hosting cities. Councilman Phinney requested that the record show that he expressed objection to the entire staff attending. C. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RE: ROADSIDE AREAS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication advised the opening of bids on May 17, 1962 for the planting and irrigation. system to be installed along the Freeway. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. D. DISASTER SERVICES COORDINATOR. RE: COMMUNITY FALLOUT SHELTER REPORT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that more information had been previously requested by the Council before making a decision regarding the holding of an election. Since many cities desired this information a'brochure has been prepared and is now in the circulating file. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. 25. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. - 10 - 4-17-62 Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, Roy L. Casares 9513 East Guess Street, Bob Crabtree, 6733 Hovey Street, and Loren Rightmeier, 8724 East Valley, expressed opinions regarding the discussion which had taken place earlier regarding the sewer maintenance assessment. • 26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Phinney advised the Council that he had attended the Park Board election. Elected were: Chuck Swen, 1 year term; Marion Kubiak, 1 year term; Cecil Long, 3 year term; and Carl Walper, 2 year term. B. Attorney Boyko, on behalf of Attorney Watson and himself, congratulated the new Councilmen on their election and ex- pressed regrets to the outgoing Councilman. C. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that an improvement bond required on Tract 26273 should now be released in accordance with a communication from the Road Department stating all work has been satisfactorily completed. Attorney Boyko suggested that a minute order also be adopted is authorizing the City Administrator to release bonds required on subdivisions administratively. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize the release of the Road Improvement Bond required on Tract 26273. It was moved by Andersen, second by Maude, that the City Administrator be authorized to release bonds required on subdivisions administratively, after satisfactory approval. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: None. D. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Historical Committee has requested that the City staff be authorized to do some typing and duplicating which must be completed within two weeks • in order to be included in the Community Book now being compiled. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize the City staff to type and duplicate the necessary documents. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that action had not been taken to authorize any Planning Commissioners to attend the Third Annual Seminar in Palm Springs even though funds have been budgeted for their attendance. It was moved by Maude, second by Phinney, that two Planning Commissioners be authorized to attend the Contract Cities Seminar in Palm Springs in May; those attending to be chosen by the Planning Commission. • It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK