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CC - 09-26-61• .CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of September 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 8:03 o'clock p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Wendt of the Hope Union Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. • 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 22, 1961 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 1961 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of August 22, 1961 be approved as rewritten. Councilman Phinney stated that on Page 2, Item 5 of the minutes of September 12, 1961, his motion should be corrected to in- clude the members of the Park Study Group. Mayor Andersen stated that on Page 6, Item D, his. thought was that the Council should be considering possible appointees rather than a date for making the appointments. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of,September 12, 1961 be approved as corrected. • Mayor Andersen stated that street widths were discussed, as shown in the minutes of August 22, 1961, but no action was taken to adopt these widths. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the street widths asshown in the minutes of August 22, 1961 be adopted by the City. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 76. SMALL SUBDIVISIONS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY INTO FOUR PARCELS OR LESS WITH RESPECT TO FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 76 be read by title only. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 76 by title only. 0 9-26-61 0 It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 76 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 78. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED TWO-HOUR PARKING AREA AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Attorney Watson explained that this ordinance was prepared pursuant to Council approval of a Traffic Commission recommend- ation at the last meeting. This ordinance would establish two- hour time limit parking on Volley Boulevard from Temple City Boulevard easterly to the City limits. Mayor Andersen requested that this ordinance be read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 78 by title only. • It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 78 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING. ANNEXATION NO. 16. City Administrator Farrell briefly outlined the boundaries of this proposed annexation. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:20 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson stated that this annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 61-54. Said resolution sets forth certain requirements concerning publication in the Rosemead Review and the Alhambra Post-Advocate. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City Clerk Armstrong if these requirements had been met. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that the Affidavits of Publication are on file. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City Clerk Armstrong if the mail- ing requirements set forth in the Resolution had been complied with. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that written notice had been mailed to each person whose name appeared on the last equalized county assessment roll,at least twenty (20) days before the date set for hearing. Attorney Watson asked if it had been determined that there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the area proposed to be annexed. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that it had been determined. Attorney Watson stated that the foregoing facts establish the Council's jurisdic`ion and it was now in order to proceed. Attorney Watson asked if any written protests had been filed prior to the hour set for hearing. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that no protests had been filed. Mayor Andersen asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard at this time concerning this annexation. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:22 o'clock p.m. - 2 - E 9-26-61 0 Attorney Watson advised the Council that new legislation which became effective September 15, 1961 made it necessary to adopt a resolution regarding protests. RESOLUTION NO. 61-63. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA NO. 16. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phi.nney, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-63 be adopted. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be in order to introduce the Annexation Ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 79. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 16" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections this ordinance would be read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. . It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 79 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. PUBLIC.HEARING. ANNEXATION NO. 17. City Administrator Farrell briefly outlined.the boundaries of this proposed annexation. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:24 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson stated that this annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 61-55. Said resolution sets forth certain requirements concerning publication in the RcEemead Review and the Alhambra Post-Advocate. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City • Clerk Armstrong if these requirements had been m.t. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that the Affidavits of Publication are on file. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City Clerk Armstrong if the mail- ing requirements set forth in the Resolution had been complied with. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that written notice had been mailed to each person whose name appeared on the last equalized county assessment roll, at least twenty (20) days before the date set for hearing. Attorney Watson asked if it had been determined that there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the area proposed to be annexed. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that it had been determined. • Attorney Watson stated that the foregoing facts establish the Council's jurisdiction and it was now in order to proceed. Attorney Watson asked if any written protests had been filed prior to the hour set for hearing. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that no protests had been filed. Mayor Andersen asked if anyonein the audience wished to be heard at this time concerning this annexation. No one responded. - 3 - • • 9-26-61 Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:25 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared a resolution regarding protests which was identical to the resolution just adopted on the previous annexation. RESOLUTION NO. 61-64. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE • CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA NO. 17. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this resolution would be read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second byy Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-64 be adopted. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be in order to introduce the annexation ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 80.. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY • DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 17" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this ordinance would be read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 80 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING. ANNEXATION NO. 18. City Administrator Farrell briefly outlined the boundaries of this proposed annexation. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open at 8:27 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson stated that this annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 61-56. Said resolution sets forth certain requirements concerning publication in the Rosemead Review and the Alhambra Post-Advocate. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City Clerk Armstrong if these requirements had been met. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that the Affidavits of Publication are on file. Attorney Watson asked Deputy City Clerk Armstrong if the mail- ing requirements set forth in the Resolution had been complied with. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that written notice had been mailed to each person whose name appeared on the last • equalized county assessment roll, at least twenty (20) days before the date set for hearing. Attorney Watson asked if it had been determined that there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the area proposed to be annexed. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that it had been determined. Attorney Watson stated that the foregoing facts establish the Council's jurisdiction and it was now in order to proceed. - 4 - 9-26-61 0 Attorney Watson asked if any written protests had.been filed prior to the hour set for hearing. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated that no protests had been filed. Mayor Andersen asked if anyone in.the audience wished to be heard at this time concerning this annexation. No one responded. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:28 o'clock p.m. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared the necessary resolution regarding protests which was identical to the two resolutions adopted on the two previous annexations. RESOLUTION NO. 61-65. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA NO. 18. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this resolution would be read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be in order to introduce the annexation ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 81. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 18" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, this ordinance would be read by title only. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance • No 81 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. REPORT RE: FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS. DEBRIS AND MOSQUITO PROBLEM., City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had contacted the Los Angeles County Flood Control and had been assured that this problem would be corrected. Mayor Andersen requested that Mr. Farrell report back to the Council the results of this cleanup. RESOLUTION NO. 61-66. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD . ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $10,363.71 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1101 THROUGH 1117. Mayor Andersen stated that this resolution would be 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. - 5 - 9-26-61 0 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-66 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Stead requested that the paveout on streets be shown as a separate item and not shown as a single lump sum • payment to the Road Department. 12. ROSEMEAD BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE REPORT. This report was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. This report listed a number of projects being considered by the Beautification Committee. Mayor Andersen stated that this committee has been very active even though attendance could be better. Chief Byron Robinson, Los Angeles County Fire Department stated that the Fire Department wants to cooperate, and that he would do his best to have the beautification of the local fire station coordinated with the local program. . City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the High School District has been contacted and requested to consider the installation of curbs and gutters on Mission Drive. After short discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this report received and filed. 13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. AGREEMENT FOR CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK INSTALLATION AT 9325 EAST MARSHALL STREET. Attorney Watson explained that this agreement had been drawn by Attorney Boyko pursuant to Planning Commission action and required Council approval. This agreement was read in full by Attorney Watson. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Mayor be authorized to execute this agreement. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. COMMUNICATIONS. A. LA MIRADA - CIVIL DEFENSE SHELTERS. This letter, with a resolution attached, was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. After discussion, Jackman, that the consisting of the one lay person. • Roll call vote as Lowrey, Phinney, it was moved by Andersen, second by Mayor appoint a Civil Defense Committee City Administrator, one Councilman and follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, itead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen appointed Henry E. Stead as the Council- man to serve on this committee. Mayor Andersen stated he would appoint the lay person in the near future and would refer this communication to the newly appointed committee, if there were no objections. There were no objections. -6 - • 9-26-61 0 B. SAMUEL W. YORTY - UNITED STATES CIVIL DEFENSE COUNCIL OCTOBER 16-20. This communication urged attendance at the 10th Annual U. S. Civil Defense Council Conference. City Administrator Farrell summarized this communication as well as a communication from the General Conference Chairman. 40 Mayor Andersen ordered these communications referred to the newly formed Civil Defense Committee, if there were no objections. There were no objections. C. W. R. "BILL" SCHROEDER TESTIMONIAL DINNER OCTOBER 12., City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was an invitation to attend a testimonial dinner. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. D. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda) This communication advised the Council of the regular • meeting of the League of California Cities at the Rodger Young Auditorium on October 5, 1961 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen and Councilmen Jackman and Stead indicated they would attend. E. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. (Not on agenda) This communication from the Board of Supervisors to the League of California Cities regarding the use of gas tax funds was ordered received and filed by Mayor Andersen if there were no objections. There were no objections. F. FRIENDS OF SENATOR RANDOLPH COLLIER. (Not on agenda) This communication invited the Council to attend a testimonial dinner honoring Senator Collier. it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this communication be received and filed. G. DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT. (Not on agenda) Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication requested that the week of October 1 - 7 be proclaimed "Hire the Handicapped Week' and stated that he would issue this proclamation if there were no objections. There were no objections. H. DUARTE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Not on agenda) This communication requested a letter from the City of Rosemead opposing legalized gambling. . Mayor Andersen requested that a copy of Resolution No. 61-34 be sent to the Duarte Chamber of Commerce. 1. ROSEMEAD COMMUNITY CHEST. (Not on agenda) This communication requested the City to support the local Community Chest Drive to be conducted during the month of October. - 7 - 9-26-61 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue, stated that he felt the flag should be displayed more in the City of Rosemead. B. Willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue, made inquiry regarding . the proper phrasing of the Pledge of Allegaince. C..Harry E. Tullar, 8919 East Bentel Avenue, expressed his views regarding the Pledge of Allegiance. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Stead made inquiry regarding red curbing that had been authorized by the Council for Glendon Way and Rosemead Boulevard., City Administrator Farrell stated that this project was waiting for State Division of Highway approval. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the presentation of the Economic Development Survey was set for 7:00 o'clock p.m. on October 17, 1961 at the Roeemead High School Cafeteria. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council consider hosting a hospitality hour for the guests on October 17. After short discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Lowrey. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that pursuant to their action at the last meeting, he had prepared a resolution protesting an Alcoholic Beverage License for 9026 East Valley Boulevard. RESOLUTION NO. 61-67. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD IN OPPOSITION TO THE GRANTING OF AN ON-SALE BEER LICENSE. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-67 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead.` Noes: None. Absent: None. D. Mayor Andersen asked the Council to consider a time and date for an open house for the new City Hall. After short discussion, it was decided to hold this open house on October 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the terms of Lieberg and Buchanan were expiring on the Planning Commission and Tullar on the Traffic Commission. After short discussion, the Council agreed that a personnel session would be held Friday, October 6th following the open house. F. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had been giving some thought to a newsletter to the citizens as an excellent public relations program. - 8 - 9-26-61 s s s s After considerable discussion of various types of newsletters put out by other cities, Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections he would defer this matter to a later meeting. There were no objections. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:57 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting October 10, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 9 -