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CC - 05-09-61CITY.OF ROSEMEAD ROSCMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of May 9, 1961 9 0 P 2 3. 4. 5 0 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend J. David Bigelow, pastor of the Rosemead Four Square Church. ROLL CALL Present:. Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 25, 1961. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead that the approval of minutes be held over until the next meeting. When it was determined that copies of these minutes had been mailed to the Councilmen prior to the meeting, Councilman Jackman withdrew his motion. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the minutes of April 25, 1961 be approved as printed. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. ORDINANCE NO. 65. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROHIBITING PARKING AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 65 be read by title only. This ordinance was read by title only by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 65 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION AREA NO. 14. Mayor Andersen requested anyone in the audience who wished to testify at this hearing or the hearing on Annexation No. 15 to please stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. 9 Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open. Administrative Assistant Pederson outlined the area proposed to be annexed. Attorney Watson stated that this annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 61-21. This 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 if the mailing 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 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. Administrative Assistant Pederson stated that as of the date of initiation of the annexation there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the • area. Attorney Watson asked if any protests had been filed. Administrative Assistant Pederson stated that one protest had been filed. This protest represented an assessed valuation of $5,540.00 or 4% of the assessed valuation of the territory proposed to be annexed. Attorney Watson advised the Council that since less than one half of the value of the territory proposed to be annexed had protested, the City Council had jurisdiction to proceed. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council find that written protests represent- ing less than one half of the assessed valuation had been received. • It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be in order to proceed with the introduction of an ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 66. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY 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 Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 66 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Ordinance No. 66 be introduced. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.. Absent: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION AREA NO. 15. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open Attorney Watson stated that this annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 61-77_ This rPanlution sets forth certain - 2 - • • 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 if the mailing 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 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. Administrative Assistant Pederson stated that as of the date of initiation of the annexation there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the area. Attorney Watson asked if any protests had been filed. Administrative Assistant Pederson stated that protests represent- ing $29,200. or 32% of the assessed valuation of the territory proposed to be annexed, had been filed. • Attorney Watson advised the Council that since less than one half of the value of the territory proposed to be annexed had protested, the City Council had jurisdiction to proceed. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the Council find that written protests represent- ing less than one half of the assessed valuation had been received. Mrs. Reine 0. Le Febvre, an owner of property in proposed Annexation Area No. 15, asked several questions regarding the City tax rate and Council policy regarding the installation of sidewalks. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the Public Hearing be closed. • Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be in order to proceed with the introduction of an ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 67. 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 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried,that this ordinance be read by title only. Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 67 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-27. INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF GRAND AVENUE AND SETTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON. - 3 - G-5--7 • • This resolution was read by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. 9. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. RE: MARSHALL STREET • Planning Commission Secretary Pederson reported that the Planning Commission at its meeting of May 1, 1961, unanimously recommended that the City Council designate Marshall Street as a major city street. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, he would request that the necessary documents be drafted. There were no objections. NEW BUSINESS 10. RESOL- UTIUN N0. 61-28. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $4,850.17 DEMANDS NUMBERS 869 THROUGH 892. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title is 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. 61-28 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 61-29. CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR OF SAID CITY TO SIGN FOR AND ACCEPT SURPLUS FEDERAL PROPERTY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this resolution had been prepared to bring the City records up to date. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 61-30. CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER. • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZ- ING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE WAREHOUSE ISSUE SHEET OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR PROPERTY WITH AN ACQUISITION COST LESS THAN $2,500.00. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only. - 4 - • • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-30 be adopted. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 61-31. CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE WAREHOUSE ISSUE SHEET OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCY FOR PROPERTY WITH A SINGLE ITEM ACQUISITION.COST OF $2,500.00 OR MORE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION II(D) (2B) (a) AND (b) OF THE PLAN OF OPERATION, AS AMENDED. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. City Administrator-Farrell read this resolution by title only. It was moved by Andelsen, second by, Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 61-31 be adopted. 0 14. RESOLUTION NO. 61-32: REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPER- VISORS OF PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 13-61, TERRITORY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, TO THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT. Attorney Watson advised the Council that this resolution requests annexation to the Fire Protection District of property annexed by the City of Rosemead. • Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only and that a brief description of the territory be given. Attorney Watson read this resolution by title only and stated that the territory involved is Rosemead Annexation Area No. 9. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 61-32 be adopted. . Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 61-33. SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1294. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 1294. This resolution was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Cty Administrator Farrell read a summary of Senate Bill 1294 prepared by the League of California Cities and printed in their Legislative Bulletin dated April 27, 1961. • Councilman Stead indicated that he felt that this was good and equitable taxation. He stated further that this amounted to a 50% increase in automobile license tax. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-33 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Phinney abstained from voting. - 5 - C... 5-9-61 16. DISCUSSION ON CLOSING TIME OF CITY MEETINGS. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this item was placed on the agenda at his request as it was his feeling that persons who attend meetings to present matters or to hear them, do not appreciate staying so late and that Councilmen and Commissioners are not as sharp at a late hour as they might be. Councilman Jackman stated that he is not able to work at peak efficiency on mornings following late meetings and suggested the possibility of adjourning to the following week or later in the week when the necessity arises. Councilman Phinney stated that in his opinion the Council should not tell the other commissions what hours they should meet. Councilman Lowrey stated that he did not feel that these commissiorsstay so late of their own accord but that he also was sympathetic toward the people who have a matter before a commission and are forced to keep such late hours. Planning Commissioners Buchanan and Kunz addressed the Council • requesting that no action be taken to set a time limit on meetings. Planning Commissioners Casares and McEaffree stated that they would welcome the establishment of a time limit on meetings. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, that the City Council establish a policy of all city meetings to close at 11:00 oclock p.m. or not later than 11:30 o'clock p.m. if they felt they could adjourn by that time. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. 17. COMMUNICATIONS. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. RE: MAY MEETING. • Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received, noted and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. B. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS. RE: COURT CONSOLIDATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication had been withdrawn from the agenda as it concerned a meeting that had been held this morning. Mayor Andersen stated that he had requested Councilman Lowrey to attend the meeting of the Board of Supervisors today regard- ing this matter. Mayor Andersen requested Councilman Lowrey to report on this matter. Councilman Lowrey reported that the 1 court plan was defeated by the Legislature last week. He reported further that the 9 court plan appeared certain of defeat by the Board of Super- visors until Supervisor Hahn amended to include a 10 court plan, excluding Burbank and Glendale. C. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: ANNUAL PARADE. City Administrator Farrell read this report in full. This report requested approval of the City Council of this report which outlined the parade for 1961. Harry E. Tullar, 8919 East Bentd Street addressed the Council regarding his position as parade manager. - 6 - • • Frank DiNoto, President of the Chamber of Commerce, outlined the position of the Chamber of Commerce. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that the City Council endorse this proposed plan of the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Stead stated that he would like to offer a substitute motion. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that the Council give a vote of appreciation, and of confidence, to both Mr. Tullar and to the Chamber of Commerce; and further that the Council urge their cooperation together in the production of the annual Rosemead Halloween Parade along the lines indicated by the Chamber of Commerce report to the Council of May 5, 1961. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. Y.M.C.A. RE: Y.M.C.A. WEEK. Mayor Andersen stated that this communication had been received from Walter Shaw of the Y.M.C.A. requesting that the Mayor . proclaim the week of May l5th as Y.M.C.A. Week. Mayor Andersen stated that he would issue the proclamation and requested that this communication be received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. E. CITY OF TEMPLE CITY. RE: ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Mayor Andersen requested those councilmen who planned to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong in time to make the necessary reservations. F. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. RE: MAY MEETING. Mayor Andersen requested those Councilmen who planned to attend to please notify Deputy City Clerk Armstrong in time to make the necessary reservations. • Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed if there were no objections. There were no objections. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Roy Casa res, 9513 East Guess Street, advised the Council that he had attended the Duarte City Council meeting last evening when they were requested to legalize gambling in that city. Mr. Casares advised the Council that the City of Duarte adopted a resolution opposing gambling. RESOLUTION NO. 61-34. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUARTE UPON ITS ACTION RELATING TO GAMBLING. • This resolution was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 61-34 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 7 - • • 19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had prepared the Ordinance necessary to cover zoning in Annexations 14 and 15, in compliance with the action taken at the adjourned meeting held just prior to this meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 68. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING IN NEWLY ANNEXED TERRITORY. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this urgency ordinance, Ordinance No. 68 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council. that a letter from Governor Brown had been received requesting that Rosemead's representative on the Library Board attend the Governor's Library Conference in Sacramento June 12 and 13, 1961. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that Councilman • Lowrey be instructed to attend and reasonable and necessary expenses be paid by the City. Motion carried unanimously. C. City Administrator Farrell advised the council that final action had not been taken on the revised agreement submitted by the State Division of Highways on the high intensity lighting of signalized intersections on Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that the Mayor be authorized to execute these documents if the City Attorney approves as to form. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City has been requested to adopt a resolution regarding the internation- al Exposition of 1966. • RESOLUTION NO. 61-35. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATIVE TO AN INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO BE IN 1966. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 61-35 be adopted. E. Councilman Lowrey requested that some action be taken immediately to repair or replace the public address system in the Council Chambers. F. At the request of Mayor Andersen, Administrative Assistant Pederson advised the Council of the Coro Foundation testimonial banquet to be held at the Ambassador Hotel on Thursday, May 11, and stated that all cities that had had interns have been asked • to send a representative. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the City of Rosemead purchase two tickets to help underwrim this program. After short discussion, the foregoing motion was changed to one ticket. Motion carried unanimously. G. Attorney Watson stated that he had looked over the amendment to - 8 - • the lighting contract and approved it as to form. 0 It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this amendment be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute same. H. Councilman Stead stated that a swimming meet had been held at the Rosemead Pool on the 22nd and 23rd of April. 1. A short discussion of the building next door to the Post Office as a possible location for the City Hall. City Administrator Farrell was instructed to obtain more information regarding this location. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:57 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting May 23, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK • • - 9 -