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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of February 27, 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 8:07
o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by Mayor pro tem Jackman.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
is Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. FEBRUARY 13, 1962
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried that the minutes of February 13, 1962 be approved
as printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• 5. ORDINANCE NO. 91. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5403.
(2nd Reading)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO RUBBISH
COLLECTION AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF.ROSEMEAD RELATING TO RUBBISH
COLLECTION AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson gave a brief explanation of this ordinance
and prsented the ordinance by title only at the request of
Mayor Andersen.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance
No. 91 be adopted.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that news
releases will be prepared to inform the public of this
ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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6. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING MUNICIPAL COD:.. RE: PERMIT
FEES. (Ist Reading
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this ordinance had
been prepared pursuant to Council instruction at the last
meeting.
• After discussion, Mayor Andersen stated he would refer this
matter back to Attorney Watson with instructions to examine
the possibilities of a shorter ordinance and if this is
feasible to prepare the necessary ordinance for the next
meeting.
7. REPORT. RE: SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 15.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Councii t~z?i this
report was prepared on Council instruction following questions
raised by Mr. H. G. Arkebauer, 3210 Rosemead Place, at the
meeting of January 30, 1962. Mr. Farrell reported that
Sanitation District No. 15 includes all of the City of Rosemead
--that a ten year county improvement bond from 194; was
completed in 1957 and no longer appears as a n-!rt of the tax
rate.•'Another bond for forty years beginning in 1948 is
• costing property owners .0314, this rate includes the interest.
Maintenance for the whole district is the total
is .1570 per $100. assessed valuation on land c_nd improvements.
The constant maintenance rate is five times the rate for bond
approved by the electorate in 1948.
NEW BUSINESS
8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-20. INSPECTION AND REC U_ATION OF MOBILE
HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE
ENFORCEMENT OF CHAPTER 2176, STATUTES 1951.
Attorney Watson and City Administrator Farrell advised the
Council that this resolution is required i' the City wishes
• to assume the responsibility for the enforcement of regulations
adopted by the 1961 Legislature governing mobile homes and
mobile home parks.
Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read b/ title only,
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Lo!:,irey, and unanimously
carried that Resolution No. 62-20 be adopted.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-21. COMMENDING SUPERVISOR BONELLI.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD HONOR-
ING SUPERVISOR FRANK G. BONELLI
• City Administrator Farrell read in fui a communication from
the Mayor of San Gabriel, requesting that a resolution
of this type be adopted and a perma-pluqued ropy be presented
to Supervisor Bonelli at the testimonial dinner to be held
March 15.
City Administrator Farrell read this resolution in full.
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It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this resolution
be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 62-22. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $27,043.95
DEMANDS NUMBERS 1330 THROUGH 1353.
Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be 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 Resolution No. 62-22
by title only and gave a summary of expenditures.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution
No. 62-22 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
• Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
ll. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
None.
12. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. PARK ADVISORY BOARD BUDGET MEETING. (Not on agenda)
Councilman Phinney advised the Council that the Park Advisory
Board will hold a budget study meeting on Monday, March 4, 1962
in the pool lobby.
13. COMMUNICATIONS.
40 A. CITY OF GARDENA. RE: COUNTY FALLOUT SHELTERS
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this
communication contained a resolution passed by the City of
Gardena urging the County Board of Supervisors to give
consideration to the matter of a county-wide community
fallout shelter program.
Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
B. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. RE: APPLICATION TO INCREASE
RATES - SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY.
The Council instructed City Administrator Farrell to obtain
• information regarding present rates, proposed increases, etc.
This matter to be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
C. CITY OF HAWTHORNE. RE: LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
MEETING MARCH 15, 1962.
Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen planning to attend to notify
Deputy City Clerk Armstrong so necessary reservations can be
made.
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D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. MEETING MARCH 1, 1962.
Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen planning to attend to notify
• Deputy City Clerk Armstrong so necessary reservations can be
made.
E. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: CITY CLERKS' INSTITUTE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
advance reservations should be made prior to March 1.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that Deputy City
Clerk Armstrong be authorized to attend the City Clerks'
Institute in Santa Barbara April 26 & 27, 1962.
After short discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Stead. Absent: None.
Councilman Phinney abstained from voting.
40 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
Harry Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, inquired as to whether
or not it would be in the best interests of the public to
shorten the form of the proposed ordinance regarding building,
plumbing and electrical permit fees. Mr. Buchanan expressed
several reasons why he favored the longer form.
Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Buchanan that Attorney Watson will
review and consider the reasons discussed before making his
recommendation at the next meeting.
15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Stead stated that he had received the latest
• communication from the League of California Cities listing
seven matters which should be given consideration by all city
officials and he therefore had prepared motions dealing with
three of these subjects.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried,that the City Council of the City of Rosemead request
the support of our Governor, our State Senator, our Assembly-
men, our County Supervisor, and the Executive Director of the
League of California Cities in defeating any proposed legis-
lation to decrease the amount of the liquor license revenue
now allocated to cities since such revenue represents income
the cities have always rightfully been entitled to regardless
of certain law enforcement or prisoner care costs.
B. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
• carried, that the City Council of the City of Rosemead request
the support of our Governor, our State Senator, our Assembly-
men, our County Supervisor, and the Executive Director of the
League of California Cities in securing the enactment of
legislation to outlaw commercialized draw poker andlow ball
on a statewide basis at the earliest possible date.
C. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that the City
Council of the City of Rosemead request the support of our
Governor, our State Senator, our Assemblymen, our County
Supervisor, and the Executive Director of the League of
California Cities in securing at the Special Session a positive
statement from the Legislature that it has not preempted the
field with respect either to prostitution,.other sexual
activities, or gambling.
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Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had received a
communication from Supervisor Dorn requesting a resolution
on this subject.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO REQUEST
A LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION ON THE SUBJECT OF VICE, SEXUAL
ACTIVITY AND PROSTITUTION
40 Attorney Watson read this resolution in full.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried, that the previous motion be withdrawn and this
resolution (Resolution No. 62-23) be adopted and copies
of this resolution sent to those persons listed in the
previous motion.
0. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that re-
quests for installation of curb and gutter are pending on
two streets, Newby Avenue from Rosemead Boulevard to Mission
Drive and Lawrence Avenue from Ivar Avenue to Rosemead
Boulevard. Mr. Farrell requested the Council to determine
street widths on these streets.
. After discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman,
and unanimously carried, that Newby Avenue be made a 36 foot
street from'Rosemead Boulevard to Mission Drive.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously
carried that the 8900 block of Lawrence Avenue be left at the
30 foot width for the time being.
E. City Administrator Farrell requested Council clarification
on the curb and gutter procedure.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried, that the City Administrator be authorized to proceed
under Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act (Streets and Highways Code)
when petitions have been submitted or improvements installed
in conformance with policies previously established by the
City Council, and that the Protest Hearing be set,for the
first meeting following the 10 day period required by statute.
F. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Coro Foundation now has a ,new class to handle special projects
and inquired whether or not the Council would be interested
in applying for an intern.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried that the City of Rosemead make application for a Coro
Foundation intern; the City Administrator to enumerate specific
projects in the application.
G. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he has been giving
some thought to the Annual Birthday Celebration. He stated
that he has been considering an evening function in cooperation
with the Chamber of Commerce, perhaps including the Mr. and
Miss Contest, awarding Certificates of Appreciation, etc.
Mayor Andersen stated he was passing this on to the Council for
their consideration.
Mayor Andersen stated if there were no further business he
would declare the meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned at
9:37 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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