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CC - 12-26-61FX I- .I is o CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of December 26, 1961 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Aide Ed Dato. The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Ralph M. Green of the Rosemead Latter Day Saints Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. • Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. DECEMBER 12, 1961. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the minutes of December 12, 1961 be approved as printed. Councilman Stead advised the Council that the Planning Commission had corrected their recommendation regarding the Civic Center at their meeting of December 18, 1961, to read "with Steele Street planned for extention through to Muscatel Avenue.", and he wondered if the Council minutes might be corrected to correspond with the correction in the Planning Commission minutes. Mayor Andersen ordered this correction made inthe minutes. Councilman Jackman, with the approval of second, changed his motion to approve as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR HOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 85. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: PRIVATE DANCE. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO DANCING AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen requested Attorney Boyko to read this ordinance by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 85 be adopted. After consideratle discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that this ordinance be tabled for further study. 12-26-61 Roll call vote to table as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to prepare a more detailed report regarding this matter. Attorney Boyko suggested that another approach might be to amend Section 2003 rather than 2021 of the Business License Ordinance. 0 6. ORDINANCE NO. 86. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: SOUND TRUCKS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO SOUND TRUCKS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Boyko gave a brief explanation of the changes made by this ordinance. Mayor Andersen requested Attorney Boyko to read this ordinance by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by is Andersen, that Ordinance No. 86 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 87. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING MAP. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONING CLASS- IFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AMENDING THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING MAP, AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen requested Attorney Boyko to read this ordinance by title only, if there were no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 87 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. ORDINANCE NO. 88. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. (1st Reading) Attorney Boyko advised the Council that the portion of the ordinance dealing with parking on Valley Boulevard, if drawn according to the minutes would establish two-hour time limit parking on Valley Boulevard from city limit to city limit with the exception of the north side from Loma Avenue to Mission Drive. Attorney Boyko stated that the ordinance had been drafted to cover Valley Boulevard from city limit to city limit with no exceptions. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 88 be introduced. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to obtain a clarification from the Traffic Commission with respect to their recommendation for the north side of Valley Boulevard from Loma Avenue to Mission Drive prior to final adoption of Ordinance No. 88. - 2 - 12-26-61 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT. RE: PROXIMITY OF BAR TO CIVIC CENTER. Attorney Boyko reported that there is nothing now in the law which prohibits alcoholic d spensing establishments in the vicinity of public buildings or civic centers. The law is . limited specifically to the immediate vicinity of churches, hospitals, schools and public playgrounds. There is no specific policy direction to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board now in the law to consider the location of a public building, however, the courts have held that these are simply directions to the Board to consider and as a matter of policy the Board could possibly consider a public building or a civic center in a similar light. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the motion tabled at the last meeting be removed from the table. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. After discussion, Councilman Stead, with the agreement of second, • withdrew his motion. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that in order to give due notice to all interested parties, this Council go on record as being opposed to the granting of any new or renewal Alcoholic Beverage sale permits within the immediate vicinity of the area designated as the Rosemead Civic Center. After discussion, Councilman Stead, with the agreement of second, changed his motion by changing "the immediate vicinity" to '200 feet". Following discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. 10. DISCUSSION OF POLICY. RE: INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS. • After discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the City Council institute pro- ceedings for the installation of street lights for that area south of the Freeway in Zone 3, and that the City Administrator be instructed to submit the necessary report at the January 9th meeting or as soon thereafter as possible. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 61-82. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $74,004.48 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1248 THROUGH 1265. • Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-82 be adopted. - 3 - D . • 12-26-61 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 61-83. DEPOSIT OF FUNDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD • AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF MUNICIPAL FUNDS AT INTEREST. Attorney Boyko read this resolution in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that this resolution be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen; Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT. MISSION DRIVE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the necessary documents have been received for the City to accept this dedication of easement for road purposes from the Mission • Development Company. Mr. Farrell further explained thatthis is where the new apartment building is under construction on Mission Drive. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this dedication of easement and authorize recordation, subject to approval of the'City Attorney. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. 14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. SIX MONTH EXTENTION OF TIME ON SUBDIVISION 26231. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended approval of a 6 month extention for Tract 26231 dating from December 4, 1961, expiring on June 4, 1962. J. W. Potter, 242 Broad Oaks, Monrovia, explained to the Council that a legal problem had arisen concerning this property, and trial has been scheduled for February, therefore, he was requesting this extention. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried,that the Council approve this extent.ion of time as recommended by the Planning Commission. B. VACATION OF ROAD EASEMENT AT END OF BARRETTE STREET. Attorney Boyko presented this recommendation to the Council as follows: • The Planning Commission recommends that a portion of the easement for a future street not heretofor accepted on the west end of Barrette Street be vacated so as to leave subject to the street easement sufficient land to permit either the creation of a cul de sac at the west end of Barrette Street or the westerly extension of Barrette or both, on condition that there first be obtained from the owners of two adjacent lots, namely,] and 14 a dedication of a sufficient portion of each lot to complete the cul de sac in the manner shown on the plot heretofor prepared - 4 - 12-26-61 for the Planning Commission. Also that each property owner grant in fee to the City of Rosemead a strip of land on the west side of their property 25 feet long and 6 inches wide extending awaw from the center line of Barrette Street, in order to protect the City's opportunity to extend Barrette Street in the future, if desirable. Cost of the vacation proceedings to be borne proportionately by owners of Lots 1 and 14 and an agreement to be entered into with the City by owners of Lots 1 and 14 to bear the costs of curbs, gutters and paving. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation of the Planning Commission, with a time limit of one year from date. 15. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 16. COMMUNICATIONS. A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: REGULAR JANUARY MEETING. • Mayor Andersen requested those Councilmen planning to attend this January 4th meeting to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong so reservations can be made. B. COUNTY ENGINEER. RE: FALLOUT SHELTER PERMITS. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this matter be referred to the City Attorney for drafting-of a similar ordinance fir submission to the Council. C. CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. RE: CONTINUATION OF SERVICE ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD AND FREEWAY. • Mayor Andersen ordered this communication noted, received and filed, if there were no objections. There were no objections. 17. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE'COUNCIL. Bob Crabtree, 8733 Hovey Street, suggested that the City might well appoint a committee made up of I Councilman, 1 Planning Commissioner, I Traffic Commissioner and possibly the City. Administrator to determine the degree of participation by the City in the Annual Halloween Parade, and as a means of establish- ing better public relations. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that the Mayor appoint a committee to develop details for official City participation in the Annual Halloween Parade in order to secure the best • possible public relations benefits. The committee to have representation from the Council, two commissions and staff. Motion carried, with Councilman Phinney abstaining. 18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a resolution had been prepared at the request of the Chief Administrative - 5 - 12-26-61 Office of the County with respect to the Sheriff's Department handling traffic enforcement for the City:.-'- RESOLUTION NO, 61-84. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING ADDITIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNDER THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT • it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that this resolution be read by title only. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this resolution be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that notification had been received of the Special League Conference on Metropol- itan Government to be held in Sacarmento on February 1-2, 1962. It was moved by Stead,,second by Andersen, and unanimously • carried, that this communication be noted, received and filed. C. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that Attorney Watson is preparing an opinion on the use of mail boxes for the deposit of a newsletter. D. City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council set January 23, 1962 for the date for opening bids for the Temple City Boulevard improvement project. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that January 23, 1962 be set as the date for opening bids for Temple City Boulevard project and that the City Clerk be instructed to publish the required notice in two issues of the Rosemead Review. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. E. Rolfe K. McCaffree, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce reported that the Installation of Directors will take place at a dinner to be held at the Rosemead High School Cafeteria on January 20. Trophies are to be awarded to the winners in the Christmas lighting contest. The Chamber has also arranged for January 9 to be designated as Rosemead Day at Santa Anita. Mayor Andersen informed Mr. McCaffree that Mayor pro tem Jackman will present the trophy on Rosemead Day at Santa Anita. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn this.evening in memory of J. Newton Griffith, long time resident of Rosemead, a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, an active civic worker and an inspiration to the community, who passed away today. Appropriate notice of this adjournment to be sent to Mr. Griffith's family. Meeting adjourned at 10:22 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting January 9, 1962. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 6 -