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CC - 11-28-61CITY, OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD,.CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of November 28,: 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 City Treasurer Noah A. Stump. The Invocation was delivered by Mayor pro tem Jackman. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Ex officio: • 3. APPROVAL OF It was moved November 14, Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Councilmen: None. Watson, Farrell, Stump, Flanery, Armstrong. MINUTES. November 14, 1961. by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the minutes of 1961 be approved as printed. Councilman Phinney stated he wished the minutes corrected in Item 17 B to show that City Administrator Farrell advised the Council, "in response to a question asked by Councilman Phinney." Councilman Lowrey, with the agreement of second, changed his motion to approve as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. . Rosemead High School students attending the meeting were: Letha Ryan, 8610 E, Cameta Drive, South San Gabriel, Jerri Urmston, 9535 East Giovane Street, E1 Monte, Brian Haskell, 11434 Linard Street, El Monte, Ronnie Rockafellow, 1416 Kayann Place, El Monte, Bill Uhlarik, 3658 North Delta Avenue, Rosemead, Judy Nunnally, 8944 Whitmore Street, Rosemead, and. Francey Bennett, 8925 Cortada Street, Rosemead. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would like to suspend the rules and consider a non-agenda item at this time. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the rules be suspended to consider this item. RESOLUTION NO. 61-77. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ENDORSING THE BOY SCOUTS PRE-CHRISTMAS CLOTH- ING COLLECTION PROGRAM AND DECLARING DECEMBER 2, 1961 TO BE GOOD TURN DAY. Mayor Andersen read this resolution in full. • 11-28-61 0 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 61-77 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen and City Clerk Farrell executed a copy of this • resolution and Mayor Andersen presented this resolution to Dr. Marsden Heard representing Troop 600, Boy Scouts of America. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 84. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson explained briefly the technical change made by this ordinance. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this ordinance read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 84, be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. I. Planning Advisor Flanery presented the factual data pretaining to Zone Change Case No. 1. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen requested those in the audience who wished to speak, to please stand and be sworn in. • The Oath was administered by Advisor Flanery. Richard Bloom, 558 Benbow, Covina, stated he was appearing for Tur-Bo Jet Products Company, 424 South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Gabriel. He stated that property had been purchased in the area under consideration for construction of a new plant and therefore, M-1 zoning was requested. Thomas Dana, owner of property on Earle Street, Leonard Galvin, representing the owner of 4912 Walnut Grove, and, Mrs. Robert Bevens, owner of 5043 Earle Street, addressed the Council favoring a change of zoning. John H. Collet, 8433 East Grand Avenue, John Page, 8443 East Grand Avenue, The owner of property at 8455 East Grand Avenue, and, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McLarty, 8639 East Grand Avenue addressed the Council protesting the proposed change of zone. All expressed the opinion that if the properties to the north were rezoned, they also desired a zone change. Paul Kennedy, representing the California Christian Home, stated that the Home had no opposition to the zoning as proposed but would object to the M-1 zoning if it were extended all.the way to Grand Avenue. - 2 - 11-28-61 Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:59 o'clock p.m. After discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the Council adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission for Zone Change Case No. 1, that this area under consideration be rezoned M-1 and CM (R). Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Attorney 4%atson advised the Council that he would have the necessary ordinance prepared for first reading at the next meeting, then second reading will be required and another thirty days to become effective. Councilman Phinney stated he wanted to state for the record that he would personally do all in his power to see that the owners of properties facing Grand Avenue would not be adversely harmed by this action of the Council. NEW BUSINESS 7. CRDiK-•.!1NCE NO. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: SOUND TRUCKS. AN ORDI°<r,NCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO SOUND TRUCKS. Attorney Watson gave a brief explanation of this proposed ordinance. After considerable discussion, Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would instruct Attorney Watson to submit a revision of this proposed ordinance at the next meeting; -evision to include issuance of license at the City Hall, fee of $0.00 for a seven day permit and 1 day permits at no fee to nen-profit organizations. There were no objections. 8. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. RE: PRIVATE DANCE. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO DANCING AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson explained briefly what effect this proposed ordinance would have. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that this ordinance be introduced after deletion of the last sentence in the last paragraph. After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that consideration of this matter be postponed until the next meeting. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 61-78. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,281.03 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1200 THROUGH 1219. Mayor Andersen requested this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 3 - • • 11-28-61 • 10 C 12 • City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 61-78 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. DISCUSSION OF POLICY. RE: INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS. City Administrator Farrell presented a preliminary report on this subject. He advised the Council that the Edison Company is in the process of preparing a more detailed report. Keith Haley, Southern Calirornia Edison Company, stated he would be happy to arrange a tour to give the Council the opportunity to view the new 4000 lumen residential installations. After discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that it be City policy to grant the same support and financing arrangements for lighting installation and/or maintenance to every other area within the City of Rosemead as was granted for the Valley Boulevard improvement. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen. Absent: None. After further discussion, Mayor Andersen deferred this matter to the next meeting. COUNCIL DETERMINATION. RE: SPECIAL ELECTION - FALLOUT SHELTERS. Councilman Stead, Chairman of the Civil Defense Committee, made the following report from a meeting held by the committee on November 25, 1961. The committee recommends that the Council reply to the Supervisors' letter express the opinion that considerable more study be given to the problems of shelter financing, construction, use, and supply storage before calling an election; the citizens should know what they are voting on. And the Committee also recommends that the Council request the Supervisors to furnish the City with references to private and community shelter construction plans that have County Building Code and also Federal approval, if, or when, such is available. After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council reply to the Supervisors' letter express the opinion that considerable more study be given to the problems of shelter financing, construct- ion, use and supply storage before calling an election; the citizens should know what they are voting on. DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this item had been placed on the agenda at his request, that he was not advocating any specific type of program, but in his opinion, some type of communication is needed to convey various messages to private citizens. Administrative Aide, Ed Dato advised the Council that one estimate had been received. The public relations consultant's - 4 - 11-28-61 fee would be $150.00 plus $450.00 per publication for printing and distribution. After further discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that City Administrator Farrell be requested to contact various people, obtain estimates and make a report at the next meeting. • 13. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 14. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS. None. 15. COMMUNICATIONS. A. SENATE RULES COMMITTEE. RE: LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS., City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication simply corrected the dates the two local meetings would be held - November 29-30, 1961. 10:00 a.m. in the New State Building. B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: DECEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen planning to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong so necessary reservations could be made. C. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: HOSTING OF APRIL MEETING. Mayor Andersen requested Deputy City Clerk Armstrong to contact the California Contract Cities Association and determine who is to provide the program for the April meeting. The Council or the Association? D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: DECEMBER MEETING. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this meeting of the Association will be catered, therefore individual reservation-cards would be distributed to the Councilmen, and reservations are necessary. 16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. • 17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON REAPPORTIONMENT. Mayor Andersen stated he would appoint Councilman Lowrey to attend this meeting and requested the Council to instruct Councilman Lowrey as to the stand he should take. - 5 - 11-28-61 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Councilman Lowrey.be instructed to support reapportionment as the representative of the total City Council. B. SALES TAX RECORDS CHECK. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that City Administrator Farrell feels it is necessary to make a trip to Sacramento with the City Auditor to check the sales tax returns to • determine whether or not the City is receiving the proper accounts. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would authorize Mr. Farrell to make this trip. There were no objections. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney; and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator bring back to the Council a detailed report of the records checked in the State Offices in Sacramento - including a list of the Rosemead business operations on which sales tax corrections are made as a result of this investigation and the individual amounts of these tax adjustments. C.- HOSTING CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES MEETING. Councilman Phinney stated he was not pleased the last time the City of Rosemead hosted the California Contract Cities Associat- ion and therefore, he would move that there be no soliciation for the sale of drinks by the owner or employees during and after the dinner we are hosting in April, and that the owner be so notified. Councilman Stead seconded the motion. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Lowrey. Absent: None. D. CHRISTMAS LIGHTING. Councilman Lowrey stated he had heard several stories going around town that the City caused the Chamber of Commerce embarrassment by stopping the installation of the Christmas lighting on Valley Boulevard and he felt it should be clearly understood that the City has no control over State highways. E. STEELE STREET IMPROVEMENT. is Councilman Lowrey stated he would like to have more information regarding the Steele Street improvement, since property owners have been notified that the project will cost them more money due to the city's establishing Steele Street as a 36 foot roadway. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this matter be restudied and a complete report submitted at the next meeting. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the motion be amended that the City pay half the additional cost. Councilman Phinney withdrew his proposed amendment, after short discussion. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that the City pay one half of the additional expense on this particular area we are discussing only - Steele Street. - 6 - 11-28-61 0 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this motion be tabled. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. F. PAVE-OUT EXPENDITURES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that $8,000.00 had been budgeted for pave-outs. This amount has been spent. Estimates for pending improvement project pave-outs have been received for $18,000.00. This item called to the Council's attention for study. G. WALNUT GROVE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the memo distributed to the Council this evening was just the latest report and submitted as information only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:53 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting December 12, 1961. 0 MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 • - 7 -