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CC - 02-13-62CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 13, 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 City Administrator Farrell. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Nelson of-the First Baptist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 0 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JANUARY 23, 1962 AND JANUARY 30, 1962. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimpysly carried that the minutes of January 23 and January 30. 1962 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO AQARESS THE COUNCIL. , John Toscano, 8616 Edmond Drive addressed the Council regarding the conditions set forth by the Council for the issuing of e license to the Yellow Checker Cab. Mr. Toscano stated that he is unable to operate his business if he is not permitted to handle the taxicab dispatching from his home. • After discussion, Mr. Toscano was advised that the conducting of a business from a residential zone is a zoning violation. but that he has the right to make application for a zone exception. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT. LADWIG PROPERTY - LOMA AVENUE. Evidence was presented that notice of this hearing had been given as required by law. City Administrator Farrell reported that this assessment would be in the amount of $312.30. Councilman Lowrey arrived at this time - 8:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:31 o'clock • p.m. There were no protestants. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:32 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, that the Council approve the report of the City Administrator and fix the assessment at $312.30. 2-13-62 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. PROTEST HEARING. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION. 3600 BLOCK DELTA AVENUE. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:33 • o'clock P.M. Evidence was presented that notice of this hearing had been given as required by law. Mayor Andersen requested those in the audience who wished to address the Council to stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this project will have to go to bid under formal bid procedure as the cost will exceed $2,000. B. F. Croll, 3619 North Delta Avenue, and Gladys Ayers, 3662 North Delta Avenue made inquiry regarding the improvement procedure. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:43 o'clock P.M. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that this improve- ment proceed. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 7. ORDINANCE NO. 91. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. SECTION 5403. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO RUBBISH COLLECTION AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the code at present states that containers may be placed in the parkway only when placed for collection, but does not stipulate any time limit. He further advised the Council that this change would make the code conform with the contract as executed by the City and the collector. Mayor Andersen requested this ordinance read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 91 by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that Ordinance No. 91 be introduced. • Rollrzl,1 vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 62-18. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $9,543.47 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1306 THROUGH 1329. - 2 - 0 2-13.-62 Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no object- ions. 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 Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 62-18 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 62-19. TOURNAMENT OF ROSES STAMP. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE POST OFFICE.DEPARTMENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO DESIGN A STAMP COMMEMORATING THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES. Mayor Andersen read in full a letter from Warren Dorn, Supervisor of the 5th District urging the Council to adopt this resolution. . It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 62-19 be adopted, and copies of this resolution be sent to the persons listed in Mr. Dorn's letter. 0 • 10 12. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. PLANNING COMMISSION - SUBDIVISION 27012. City Administrator Farrell outlined this proposed subdivision and advised the Council that the Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to the conditions recommended by the Subdivision Committee with the exception of Item 2 which would be modified as follows: That the final map be recorded showing the existing status of the Flood Control easement along the easterly tract boundaries, in the event the same is still in effect. Developer is to modify the boundaries of Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 so as to combine the areas not subject to the easement to provide the required square footage. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve this subdivision subject to their recommendation. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS RATIFICATION OF CIVIL DEFENSE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the appointment of Mrs. James Bahruth to the Civil Defense Committee be ratified. COMMUNICATIONS. A. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: BOND ISSUE. This communication requesting the Council to endorse the forthcoming bond issue was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. - 3 - • 2-13-62 0 Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, urged the Council to go on record endorsing this bond issue. R. K. McCaffree advised the Council that the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has gone on record endorsing this issue. After considerable discussion, the Council indicated that in matters such as this where the people are given the opportunity to vote, the Council would be presumptuous to take a stand. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this letter be received, noted and filed, and a letter written to the School Board giving the reasons for this action. B. COUNTY ENGINEER. RE: PERMIT FEES. This communication regarding ordinances recently adopted by the County increasing building, plumbing and electrical permit fees to cover the increasing costs of inspection and requesting the City to take similar action, was read • in full by City Administrator Farrell. Sample ordinance changes were also enclosed. It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft such ordinances as are necessary to comply with this request. C. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION (Not on agenda) This communication announced that Councilman Lowrey has been appointed to serve on a Steering Committee for a Charter amendment for Parks and Recreation representing the first supervisorial district. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS A. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that it be City • policy that citations not be issued on first offenses of such violations as failure to put out or pick up rubbish containers as called for by the ordinance and for overnight parking violations and other possibly similar matters, but rather that warning notices be given for the first offense; further that the enforcement of any and all ordinances be made similarly in each and every area within the City. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this motion be tabled. B. Mayor Andersen made inquiry regarding the Certificates of Appreciation. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that these Certificates have been prepared. • Councilman Lowrey stated that he had been advised that Mrs. Helen Hart is no longer on the Library Board and he would like to suggest that she receive a Certificate of Appreciation. C. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the City Administrator would like to attend the final two days of a City Managers meeting in Riverside on Disaster Preparedness to be held February 14-15-16, 1962. Mayor Andersen stated that since there were no objections, the City Administrator could attend this meeting. - 4 - 2-13-62 D. it was moved by.Stead, second by.Lowrey, that the Council urge our voters and citizens to give careful and thorough consider- ation to the needs of our growing school population and to be sure and vote on April 17th. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:04 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting February 27, 1962. MAYOR CITY CLERK 40 • =5-