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CC - 05-23-61\J :CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 23, 1961 u • A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. .The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Administrator Farrell. Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Danskin of the Rosemead Community Methodist 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 - MAY 9, 1961 (Adjourned Meeting) MAY 9, 1961 (Regular Meeting) It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that the minutes of May 9, 1961 for both the adjourned regular meeting and the regular meeting be approved as printed. Councilman Stead questioned the wording in the minutes of the motion made by Mayor Andersen regarding the closing time for City meetings. Councilman Stead stated that he thought the motion should read "recommend" rather than "establish." Councilman Phinney stated that he felt the wording shown in the minutes was correct as it was the use of the word "establish" • that accounted for his "no" vote. Councilman Stead withdrew his objection. Councilman Stead stated that on Page 8, Item 19 F of the minutes for the regular meeting of May 9, 1961, he felt the minutes should indicate that the cost of the tickets was $12.50 as this definitely had a bearing on the number of tickets purchased. Mayor Andersen directed that the minutes be corrected to show the cost of the tickets under discussion at $12.50 apiece. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the minutes of May 9, 1961 for the adjourned meeting be approved as printed, and the minutes of the regular meeting of May 9, 1961 be approved as corrected. • 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Reverend Kenneth Danskin stated that this was probably the last meeting hevould be attending as a citizen of Rosemead as he will be completing his tenure of office the last of June. Reverend Danskin commended the Council for the fine job they have done and are doing. Mayor Andersen advised Reverend Danskin that it was remarks such as he had just made that made the jobs of the Councilmen worthwhile. • r 5. ORDINANCE NOi 66. (2nd Reading) ANNEXATION NO. 14, AN ORDINANCE Qf THE CI7Y.OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 14" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. . It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 66 be read by title only. Attorney Watson read Ordinance No. 66 by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No, 66 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 67. (2nd Reading) ANNEXATION NO. 15. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD • ANNEXATION AREA NO. 15" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections he would order this ordinance 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. 67 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. FINAL APPROVAL TRACT NO. 26213. Planning Advisor Flanery submitted all necessary data for final approval by the City Council of Tract No. 26273. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the City Council approve the map, accept dedication of the streets and easements, and approval and acceptance of the work agreements and bonds after being examined and approved by the City Attorney. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. CONSIDERATION OF MOVING CITY HALL. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the lowest estimate to date to partition the existing City Hall has been $1,800.00 and that no estimates have yet been obtained on correcting the acoustical problem. . Mr. Farrell further stated that there is a vacant building located at 8815 East Valley Boulevard that is 25' wide and 50' long, and this width would permit the office portions to be in the front of the building and the Council Chambers in the rear away from the street noise, as shown on the proposed layout. Mr. Farrell further stated that one estimate had been obtained for the necessary partitioning and electrical work in this new location of $2,300.00. Rent on this building would be $175.00 per month. Councilman Jackman wished to know if any study or survey had been made to determine the amount of parking that would be available. - 2 - 0 • City Administrator Farrell stated that the owner of the Shrimp House Restaurant, next door to this location had been contacted and that he had indicated that he would have no objection to the public using his parking lot after 8 p.m. four nights a week. Goodwin Anderson, President of the First City Bank, stated that • the Bank had been pleased and proud that the first City Hall was in their building and it had been their hope that the City would remain. He stated f,rther that there had been some discussion about the possibility of the Bank building a new building on this site that could be utilized as a City Hall. After considerable discussion by the Council, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this matter be deferred for two weeks to give the City Administrator an opportunity to meet with representatives from the Bank, and report back at the next regular meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF SYSTEM OF MAJOR CITY STREETS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City has been requested by the State Division of Highways to estab- lish a system of major city streets and also requested that immediate action be taken. Since this item was placed on the agenda,the State had been contacted and it now appeared that there is additional time. City Administrator Farrell recommended that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, he would order this matter referred to the Planning Commission. There were no objections. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 61-36• CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $18,563.31 DEMANDS NUMBERS 893 THROUGH 920. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution 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. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 61-36 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 11. ORDINANCE NO. 69. TEMPORARY ZONING ORDINANCE. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE TEMPORARY ZONING MAP. Planning Advisor Flanery presented the history of the zoning on 8300 East Valley Boulevard. A zone change was applied for - 3 - through the County in 1957 and the Board of Supervisors at that time ruled that the zoning would be changed from C-3 to M-1 when a 6 foot concrete block wall was erected along the southern boundary of the property. Due to the incorporation of the City the Board of Supervisors no longer had jurisdiction to act so the case was dropped. Attorney Watson advised the Council of all the various legal aspects of a temporary interim zone change. Attorney Watson stated that normally he would not recommend a change of this sort, but due to the urgent need of the owner and the unusual circumstances, he felt the Council could grant this change without establishing a precedent. Councilman Lowrey advised the Council that he had been Pres- ident of the Chamber of Commerce at the time of the zoning hearing before the County and that the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record approving this change and had appeared at the hearing to so indicate. Advisor Flanery informed the Council that the C-3 zoning in San Gabriel (across the street) permits light manufacturing. City Administrator Farrell read a communication from Everett Mansur, Planning Consultant, that indicated Mr. Mansur had no objection to a change to M-1 zoning. Albert Meissenberg, 442 West Fleetwood, Glendora, stated that his father had purchased this property in 1919 and that it had been used for light manufacturing purpose $ prior to zoning and for the entire time after zoning until the property was sold to Mr. Ted Tatge. Attorney Watson advised the Council that at the time of the zone change hearing before the County, not one objection to the change was filed. Harry McMann, attorney for Mr. Tatge, introduced himself and stated he had nothing to add to the facts already presented but • would be happy to answer any questions. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the Council grant interim M-1 zoning to this property. Councilman Lowrey asked Attorney Watson if this could be done by urgency ordinance. Attorney Watson stated that he thought it should be done by urgency ordinance. Councilman Phinney asked Mr. Tatge how soon he wished to start building on the property. Mr. Tatge stated that he wished to go ahead as soon as the insurance and fire investigators completed their investigations. Councilman Stead offered an amendment to the motion, that any and all legal steps be taken to expedite and fulfill this • requirement. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared an urgency ordinance which would fulfill the intent of the fore- going motion and amendment. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that the Council adopt Ordinance No. 69, to become effective upon completion of a six (6) foot concrete block wall (as previously required by the County Board of Supervisors) this wall to be included in the plans and building permit. - 4 - Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 61-37. SUPPORTING REORGANIZATION OF COUNTY • CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER PROGRAM. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE REORGANIZATION OF CIVIL DEFENSE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Mayor Andersen excused Planning Advisor Flanery at this time. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-37 be adopted. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 61-38. CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR CROSSING GUARDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1961-1962. Attorney Watson explained that this resolution is the same resolution adopted by the Council previously with the single exception that the amount for employer's share of retirement contributions has been increased from 8.18% to 8.2%. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-38 be adopted. 14. COMMUNICATIONS. A. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a communication had been received from Attorney Oliver L. Linck, Jr., regarding the license revocation hearing scheduled for May 29th requesting the Council to issue 32 subpoenas. Attorney Watson advised the Council that in view of the possibility of a license revocation, he would recommend that this request be granted. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Mayor and City Clerk be directed to issue these subpoenas. Attorney Watson advised the Council that as a matter of policy, he felt it would be in order for the Council to require the Attorney to submit an affidavit of relevancy of this number of people. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the motion be amended , that these subpoenas be issued on the condition that the attorney requesting the subpoenas submit an affidavit of necessity to the City Attorney to b« apprcvod by tha CitV Attorney. Roll call vote on the amendment as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll call vote on the motion as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Nore- B. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: LIGHTING FESTIVITIES. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the City approve the name "Illumination Celebration" - 5 - 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. ~l A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the resolutions necessary for budgeting Gas Tax Funds for the 1961- 1962 fiscal year had been received. RESOLUTION N0. 61-39. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE ;ITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING AND SUBMITTING A BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY FUND TO CITIES. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 61-39 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION NO. 61-40. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGH- WAYS CODE. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that Resolution No. 61-40 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council of the June 1st meeting of the League of California Cities. Councilmen Stead and Jackman indicated that they planned to attend. C.,City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from Supervisor Bonelli in support of Senate Bill 1294. No action taken. D. A communication from the Mayor of Monterey Park, requesting immediate action on AB 2835 and AB 2857 was presented by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed since no motion was made. E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a communication had been received from the American Legion requesting the City to install flag brackets on the new street lighting poles. Mr. Farrell stated that the Legion had been contacted and they did not feel that they could take the project of placing the flags along the street if these brackets were installed but felt that it should be a community project. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. Mayor Andersen ordered the communication regarding SB 1294 (Item C) be received and filed. F. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had contacted Mr. Sparks regarding the Rubio Wash vacation and had approved the documents as to form. - 6 - 0 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary deed relinquishing this portion of the Rubio Wash on the condition that the City receives 1. easement dedication to extend the alley, and 2. dedication of easement for sewer purposes. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. G. Councilman Phinney complimented Mayor Andersen on the Citizen of the Year Award which he had received from the American Legion. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting June 13, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK u • E -1-