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CC - 02-27-62• • 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. • 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. - 2 - 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. - 3 - 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. • • 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 - 5 -