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CC - 08-08-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 8, 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 8:01 o'clock p.m. 46 1. CALL TO ORDER. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Phinney. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Clifford Morgan of the Rosemead Pilgrim Church. 2. ROLL CALL. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JULY 25, 1961. It was moved by Jackman';-second,by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes1of.July:25,.,1961 be approved as printed. C! 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNC 11; = E Reverend Morgan requested the;Council,to excuse,him for;; leaving early as Vacation Bible School is in session at his church. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 75. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFIROSEMEAD REGULATING PARKING AT CERTA IN•; LOCAT•IONS AND" AMEND I NG• TH6r ROSEMEAD; MUN,I C I PAL CODE. Attorney Watson gave a brief explanation of this ordinance. It;_was'..moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 75 be adopted. City Administrator Farrell,advised the Council that adoption of.th,is ordinance.would•in effect change the time limit of par.k;ing-,at: this, locat:ion•from 12..m.inute'to--20 minute. parking, as well as extend the zone 15 feet. Counci.lman'Lowrey.;.with'agreement`of second, withdrew his motion. Attorney,Wa.tson adviised the,Counc.il;.•that.he-had:p.repared a new,•o rd i nance< which., would .ma.i n to i n_: the ex i s,t i ng-' 12. m.i note • park.ing.limit, extend t;he,green curb marking an additional 15 feet and authorize the installation of marked parking stalls. Attorney Watson read this ordinance in full. AN;ORO,INANCE OF.THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING PARKING AT - CERTAIN LOCATIONS AND AMENDING.THE.ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. . _ j _ 8-8-61 After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen that no further action be taken on this Ordinance No. 75, that the number be released and that this new Ordinance No. 75 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 61-52. TO CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL. RE: WITHDRAWAL OF SERVICE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TO CONTINUE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SERVICES. City Administrator Farrell read this proposed resolution in full. Victor O'Brian, 9257 East Rose Street made several inquiries regarding the present level of enforcement services. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-52 be adopted after correcting to require that a copy be sent to Governor Brown. Mayor Andersen stated that he had been contacted by other cities regarding the possibility of sending our City Administrator to Sacramento to deliver this resolution to Commissioner Crittenden personally. The other cities planning to do this were Temple City and Cudahy. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen that the City Administrator be authorized to personally. deliver this resolution to Mr. Crittenden in Sacramento on Friday, August 11, 1961. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. 7. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE. It was moved by Jackman, that the Council authorize the Deputy • City Clerk to attend this conference. After short discussion, it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that this motion be changed, that the Council authorize City Administrator Farrell, City Treasurer Noah Stump, and Deputy City Clerk Edythe Armstrong to attend the 63rd Annual League of California Cities conference in San Francisco in October, with reasonable and necessary expenses. Councilman Phinney stated second anniversary and now that have been made in the and that he is opposed now sending more than 1 member a convention. that the City has just had its is the time to correct any errors past before they become tradition and will continue to be opposed to of the full time salaried staff to • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize two Planning Commissioners to attend this conference with reasonable and necessary expenses. - 2 - 8-8-61 NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-53. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $15,764.98 DEMANDS NUMBERS 1012 THROUGH 1047. 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. 61-53 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 61-54. ANNEXATION NO. 16. • RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 16" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and advised the Council that publication is required in two newspapers and the hearing date is September 26, 1961.. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously .carried, that Resolution No. 61-54 be adopted. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 61-55. ANNEXATION NO. 17. S RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 1711 AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and advised the Council that publication is required in two newspapers and the hearing date is September 26, 1961. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-55 be adopted. • 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61-56. ANNEXATION NO. 18. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 18" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR 'HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. Mayor Andersen ordered this resolution read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. -3- l 8=8-61 Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and advised the Council that publication is required in two newspapers and the hearing date is September 26, 1961. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-56 be adopted. • 12. PRESENTATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Governor Brown could be in Rosemead for the presentation of this survey on September 21, 1961. Mayor Andersen asked Chamber President, Frank DiNotoif the Chamber would handle this project if it is approved by the Council, and a committee appointed by the Mayor to make all plans. Mr. DiNoto stated that the Chamber would handle this program. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the City Administrator be authorized to plan this program, and the Mayor to appoint a committee to coordinate details. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried,that the motion be amended, that no refreshments be served, and if a dinner is held, attempts to cover costs be made by the sale of tickets. Roll call on the motion,as amended, as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. COMMUNICATIONS. A. HISTORICAL COMMITTEE. This communication requesting that some typing and duplication be done and that the Historical Committee membership be increased to seven, was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. 0 It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that these recommendations be adopted. B. KAR KAMP MANUFACTURING. This communication requesting the City to install side- walks on Garvey Avenue, was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. After discussion, Mayor Andersen deferred this to a later meeting and instructed the City Administrator to make a report to the Council regarding his recommendations in connection with this matter and its possible relation to other City projects, and further instructed that this letter be answered advising the sender that this matter is under consideration. 0 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that notification had - 4 - 0 8-8-61 0 0 0 been received of the August 16, 1961 meeting of the California Contract Cities Association. Mayor Andersen stated that he would be unable to attend and requested those planning to attend to notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong, so reservations could be made. B. Administrative Assistant Pederson advised the Council that two recommendations of the Traffic Commission had not yet been acted upon. 1. The Traffic Commission recommends that a "3 Ton" weight limit sign be installed on Glendon Way on the west side of Rosemead Boulevard. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this recommendation be approved. 2. The Traffic Commission recommends that the Council approve a modification of the parking stalls on Rosemead Boulevard. Administrative Assistant Pederson advised the Council that this proposal, if approved by the State, would eliminate some of the red curbing opposite intersections, that have been the cause of a number of complaints. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve this recommendation of the Traffic Commission for modification of parking on Rosemead Boulevard. C. Councilman Jackman stated he felt some positive action should be taken to establish a closing time for all City meetings, He stated further that if all business could not be handled prior to closing time the meeting should adjourn to another night. After discussion, it was moved by Phinney that a resolution be drafted that each Commissioner serving on the Planning or Traffic Commissions be paid $5.00 per meeting as token compensation, with a limit of two (2) meetings per month for the Planning Commission, and one (1) meeting per month for the Traffic Commission. Councilman Stead seconded the motion for point of discussion. After discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this matter be tabled until the next meeting and a report be made by the City Administrator regarding the effect of this proposal in connection with the budget and related information. D. A short discussion was held regarding the possibility of one or all service clubs handling the Annual City Birthday Celebration in the future. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:08 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting August 22, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK - 5 -