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CC - 11-01-61 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of November 1, 1961 An adourned 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. the Invocation was delivered by Councilman Phinney. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OCTOBER 10, 1961 - OCTOBER 17, 1961 - OCTOBER 24, 1961. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 10, 1961, October 17, 1961 and October 24, 1961 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL None. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that student visitors be mailed a copy of the minutes of the meeting they attend at the same time the minutes are • mailed to the Council, and that this be established as a policy for students attending future meetings. Students attending the meeting were: Vernon Fueston, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, Stephen Sweet, 3608 North Marybeth Avenue, and Don L. Bumpass, 4725 North La Presa Avenue. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. CHAPTER 27, 1911 ACT (S&H CODE). )ATTPINEY REPORT. Attorney Watson briefly advised the Council of the 1961 legislative changes in Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act, Streets • and Highways Code. Attorney Watson recommended that petitions for improvements under this section, where an assessment may follow, should, in the event of joint tenancy contain signatures of both husband and wife and in the event one signature is lacking the City should not count the entire front footage in its tabulation. The last equalized assessment roll is used as the basis for tabulation. 11-1-61 C~ City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a supple- ment would be prepared for the improvement procedure brochure. 9 6. TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. Mayor Andersen appointed C. 0. Roberts, former Sergeant with the California Highway Patrol, to fill a four year term on the Traffic Commission. It-was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the Council ratify the appointment of C. 0. Roberts to the Traffic Commission to fill a four year term. 6A. LETTER OF RESIGNATION. (Not on agenda.) Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would present a letter of resignation which he had received, at this time. There were no objections. Mayor Andersen read in full a letter from Charles G. Wearden resigning from the Planning Commission. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be accepted with regret. 0 7. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DISCUSSION After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that the City of Rosemead engage two 56 hour per week Sheriff's Department cars on a contract basis for traffic enforcement and that the City request California Highway Patrol to continue enforcement on Rosemead Boulevard and the San Bernardino Freeway. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: Lowrey. Mayor Andersen declared a short recess. Meeting recessed at 9:12 o'clock p.m. 0 Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:27 o'clock p.m. NEW BUSINESS S. ORDINANCE NO. 82. RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF ARTICLE VI CHAPTER I OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT- ING TO SALES AND USE TAX. Attorney Watson advised the Council that each city in the State would be required to make these changes due to the 1961 legislative changes. Mayor Andersen ordered this ordinance read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. 0 Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 82 by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 82 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. - 2 - 11-1-61 u 9. RESOLUTION N0. 61-69. RE: PRISONER HOSPITAL CARE. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO'PRISONER HOSPITAL CARE. Attorney Watson explained that heretofore no agreement for prisoner hospital care had been arranged for and recently a violator of a Rosemead City ordinance had required hospitalization, therefore, the County had submitted the necessary agreements for execution by the City. Attorney Watson read Resolution No. 61-69 in full. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Resolution "1o. 61-69 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. RESOLUTION NO. 61-70. APPOINTING ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-70 be adopted. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had prepared an insertion for the official book of class specifi- cations, for the position of Administrative Aide, and was prepared to submit it to the Council at this time. :t was proved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, thatthis Administrative Aide Classification be made a portion of the Official Book of Class Specifications. RESOLUTION NO. 61-71. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,299.32 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1142 THROUGH 1181. 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 Admin.istrator Farrell read Resolution No. 61-71 by title only and presented a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 61-71 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. ;t. TAXICAB LICENSE RENEWAL. YELLOW CHECKER CAB - JOHN TOSCANO. COUNCIL DETERMINATION. The recommendations of the Hearing Officer were read in full by City Administrator Farrell. -3- 11-1-61 Mayor Andersen asked if it was the intent of recommendation No. 3 to prohibit an extention of the business phone in the home. City Administrator Farrell stated that this was the intent of the recommendation. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinne.y, that the renewal of this license be approved subject to the conditions outlined • in the Hearing Officer's report. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 13. DANCE LICENSE RENEWAL. SAN MORITZ INN - RALPH HEATH. COUNCIL DETERMINATION. City Administrator Farrell presented a resume of the Hearing Officer's findings and read in full the recommendations of the Hearing Officer. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the renewal of this license be granted subject to the conditions outlined in the Hearing Officer's report. 13A. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER. (Not on agenda) It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Bob Crabtree be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Charles G. Wearden. 13B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE (Not on agenda) After short discussion regarding attendance of Planning Commissioner Roy Casares at the 63rd Annual League of California Cities Conference, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Commissioner Casares be re- imbursed for $187.35 for his expenses in attending this conference. 14. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. ORDINANCE NO. 83. AMENDING TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CREATING A NEW ZONE C-M (RESTRICTED) (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL-MANUFACTURING): PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF PREMISES IN SUCH ZONE AND AMENDING THE TEMPORARY INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 83 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. • 15. COMMUNICATIONS. A. SHERIFF PETER PITCHESS. RE: "KEEP A LIGHT ALL NIGHT". It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council endorse and support this program as requested by Sheriff Pitchess. - 4 - 0 B. LEAGUE OF M LIFORNIA CITIES. RE: REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen planning to attend either of these meetings to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.. C. SCIEC RE: SCIENCE YOUTH MONTH. • Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would order this communication received and filed. There were no objections. D. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. RE: LIBRARY FALLOUT SHELTER. This communication from the Assistant County Librarian to Disaster Coordinator Roy Hoover was read in full by. City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order this communication received and filed. There were no objections. • E. UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER ASSN. RE: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. This communication advised the Council of a meeting to be hdd on Wednesday, November 8, 1961, at Eaton's Santa Anita Restaurant. Mayor Andersen requested Councilmen planning to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. F. CITY OF LYNWOOD. RE: CITY CLERKS TRAINING COURSE. After short discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that the Council pay Deputy City Clerk Armstrong's tuition fee of $15.00 for this program. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that the City purchase the text book for this course, and when the course is completed, the book is to become a part of the City library. . G. LOS ANGELES MEMORIAL COLISEUM. RE: MERCY WEEK. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication requested adoption of a resolution. Mayor Andersen read the suggested resolution in full. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-72 be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 61-72. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING MERCY WEEK AND MERCY DAY. H. OPTIMIST CLUB. RE: YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK. This communication requested the Council to proclaim November 13th to 19th, 1961 as Youth Appreciation Week. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the week of November 13 to 19, 1961 be declared Youth Appreciation week. - 5 - I. CITY OF DUARTE: RE: STATE BILL OUTLAWING POKER; This communication requested support of a resolution adopted by the City of Duarte regarding gambling. • After short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the City of Rosemead support the recommendation of the League of California Cities and inform the City of Duarte of this action. J.WORKMENS CIRCLE PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE. RE: BOOKS FROM AMERICA CAMPAIGN. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that if there were no objections, he would order this communication received and filed. There were no objections. K. GOVERNON BROWN. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen stated he had received this communication from Governor Brown regarding Civil Defense, and if there were no objections he would refer this communication to the Civil Defense Committee. There were no objections. • L. REGIONAL LIBRARIAN. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen stated he had received a communication stating that Mildred E. Herndon has been appointed Regional Librarian and will be active in this community. 16 17. `J • TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL None. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Mayor Andersen stated he would like to appoint Hugh Fouti to the Civil Defense Committee. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the Council ratify this appointment. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 11:28 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting November 14, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 6 -