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CC - 03-28-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 28, 1961 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 8:02 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Administrative Assistant Pederson. The Invocation was delivered by Bishop Dale Peterson of the Latter Day Saints Church, Rosemead Ward. 2. ROLL CALL. Present: Absent: Ex officio: 3. APPROVAL OF it was moved carried that of March 14, Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Councilmen: None. Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Pederson; Armstrong. 4INUTES. FEBRUARY 28, 1961 - MARCH 14, 1961. by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously the minutes of February 28, 1961 and the minutes 1961, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. OLD BUSINESS 5 ORDINANCE N0. 61. MODIFICATION OF DANCE ORDINANCE. 2ND REAP:::3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING SECTION 6203 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DANCING. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that this ordinance be read by title only. Attorney Boyko read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 61 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanim carried that the rules be suspended, and that the applicatio,~ of the Rose.ROOm for an entertainment permit be considered at this time. City Administrator Farrell summarized the report of the hearing that had been submitted to the Council. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that this permit E^ approved subject to the conditions set forth in the Heari^,3 Officer's report and subject to all health and safety re,, irumer Councilmen Stead indicated he felt it would be out of order to grant this permit as the Sheriff's Department Investigator's Field report indicated this establishment to be even less desirable than the establishment which was denied a permit last year. Councilman Lowrey indicated that he felt the City would have i more control over an undesirable establishment by the issuance of a permit subject to strict restrictions. Richard Sharpe, 9019 Newby Avenue, stated that he had attended the Public Hearing on this application and at that time the Sheriff's Department had recommended denial. Mayor Andersen advised Mr. Sharpe that this had been the recommendation at the hearing, but that the Sheriff's Department had revised their recommendation after the hearing by recommend- ing either denial or approval subject to restrictions. Councilmen Phinney stated that whether or not the permit is granted, this establishment should be required to meet all health and safety requirements, such as panic hardware. • Richard Sharpe asked if he understood correctly that the Council had to go through the same procedure every time an application of this sort is make. City Administrator Farrell advised Mr. Sharpe that this is the procedure required by ordinance. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue stated "it is a deplorable kind of business that requires the Sheriff to come in and regulate it." Roll call vote on the motion as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that this request for an entertainment permit be denied. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. • Noes: Jackman,.Lowrey. Absent: None. 6. AWARDING OF CONTRACT - ROSEMEAD LIGHTING DISTRICT ZONE I. City Administrator Farrell stated that the low bid had been submitted by A 1 Signal Corporation and that this bid had been checked by the City street lighting engineers and the City Administrator and it was recommended that the contract be awarded to A I Signal Corporation.. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that a contract be awarded to A 1 Signal Corporation of Alhambra. Roll call wte as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 7. PROPOSED CURB, GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 62. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE VIII AND CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 8103 AND 9103 RESPECTIVELY, REQUIRING THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS, CURBS AND GUTTERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND PROVIDING FOR A VARIANCE PROCEDURE PERTAINING THERETO. - 2 0 It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey that Ordinance No. 62 be read by title only and a brief explanation be given by Attorney Boyko. Motion carried unanimously. 9 0 • d. Attorney Boyko read this ordinance by title only and explained that pursuant to Council instructions of the last meeting this ordiance had been placed partially in the building code and partially in the zoning code. Councilman Phinney stated he had some misgivings about the installation of sidewalks being mandatory. Attorney'Boyko explained that the inclusion of sidewalks had been discussed at length by the'Planning Commission, and it was the intention of this Commission to establish a lenient policy regarding the installation of sidewalks, taking into consideration the proximity of other sidewalks, topography, etc. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 62 be introduced. Mayor Andersen stated that a possible solution-might be to set up a deposit system to insure the installation of sidewalks. Attorney Boyko stated that the Commission had considered a deposit system but with cost fluctuations, this plan did not seem feasible. Mayor Andersen asked City Administrator Farrell if the City would be financially able to handle the engineering costs involved, if curbs, gutters and sidewalks were required by or-' . i nance. City Administrator Farrell stated that even though there had been an extra allocation of funds, this fund had been almost entirely spent, but that this cost could be and usually is borne by the City. Attorney Boyko advised the Council that a communication had been received by the City Attorney's office from Southern California Edison Company questioning the legality of the proposed ordinance. Attorney Boyko stated further that a considerable amount of research had been done by the City Attorney's office even though a number of other cities have adopted a similar ordinance and'it is the opinion that the I`_1 authority will support the legality of such an ordinance if shown that as a result of such additional construct- ion there are increased traffic problems and strew maintenance problems. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. PROPOSED ORDINANCE FOR SMALL SUBDIVISIONS. ORDINANCE NO. 63. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF SUBDIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY INTO FOUR PARCELS OR LESS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 63 be read by title only and a t:-ief summary of the ordinance presented. Attorney Boyko read this ordinance by title only and explained that this ordinance provides special requirements for lot splits involving four or fewer dwellings. Mr. Boyko further explained teat clans are submitted developing only a portion of a pece of pre,-)arty to be exempt from the subdivision requirements and at the end of a years wait the remainder of the prope.rty is develo^ed. This ordinance would be a sensible means of handlinn_ this problem. - I - 09 It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney that Ordinance No. 63 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY AGREEMENT. CORRECTION OF MINUTES OF MARCH 28, 1961. Delete Item 11 in the minutes of March 28, 1961, and replace with the following Item 11. 11. RESOLUTION NO. OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 127. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 127 AS AN UNWARRANTED EXTENTION OF THE BROWN ACT. This proposed resolution was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this resolution be adopted. Councilman Stead inquired whether or not the latest changes of this bill had been considered in this resolution. City Administrator Farrell informed the Council that copies of this bill have been requested tut have not been received to date. Councilman Stead stated that before taking a stand he wanted to know what he was objecting to or favoring, as it his understanding that unfavorable portions of this bill have now been deleted and that this is now a good bill in many respects. Councilman Stead stated he would like to offer further comment in the form of excerpts from an address by Attorney General Stanley Mosk, delivered at the 62nd Annual Conference of the League of California Cities. Councilman Stead read portions of this address. After a short discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by 4 Stead that this matter be deferred to the next regular meeting and copies of the bill, as amended be obtained to determine whether or not this resolution would be in order. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 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. 61-20 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman,.Lowrey,,, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS OF FIREWORKS ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 64. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY-OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO FIRE PREVENTION AND REGULATION OF FIREWORKS SALES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this Ordinance be read by title only. Attorney Boyko read this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 64 modifying the the present sale of fireworks ordinance, be • introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 15. DEDICATION OF EASEMENT - NORWOOD PLACE - GATIS STUKIS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this dedication is for road purposes. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this dedication be accepted. Mayor Andersen declared a five minute recess. Time 9:55 o'clock p - Meeting was called to order at 10:00 o'clock p.m. by Mayor Andersen. 41 16. REPORT: RE: SENIOR CITIZENS REDUCED TRANSIT FARES. Councilman Lowrey reported that he had attended the meeting regarding this project as requested by Mayor Andersen at the last meeting. Councilman Lowrey reported further that at that time he had been requested to submit the name of the person to be in charge of registrations locally and that he had submitted the name of Deputy City Clerk Armstrong. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the Council authorize the City Administrator and the City Staff to participate in the registration of Senior Citizens for reduced transit fares. 0 17. PROPOSED TAXICAB FRANCHISE. After a shortdiscussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred, and the City Administrator to provide a report includin- a study of the possibility of licensing all local businesses. Councilman Phinney stated he felt the Council should strongly consider a revenue ordinance for the licensing of businesses. - 5 - 18. COMMUNICATIONS. A. SUPERVISOR BONELLI - RE: MUNICIPAL COURT CONSOLIDATION. After.a short discussion, Mayor Andersen directed the City Administrator to obtain as much information as possible and forward it to the Council and then poll the Council before Councilman Stead attended the League meeting on April 6th so he will be able to indicate the feelings of the Council at that time. B. EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. RE: LIGHTING IN PAR:- C. EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT. RE: PARK BUILDING. These two communications were ordered referred to the Park Study Committee when it is formed. D. Mayor Andersen stated he had received a a)mmunication from the City of Santa Fe Springs requesting him to issue a proclamation regarding Business Show Week, April 11-14, 1961. He stated further that he was calling this to the attention of the Council because there might be some %'ho would feel this is too commercial. The Council expressed no objection to the issuing of this proclamation. 19. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 20. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Phinney asked if there had been any requests for residential street lighting from the area south of the freeway. City Administrator Farrell advised Councilman Phinney that Teti` have been circulated in this area. These petitions have been turned in to the City Hall. B. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, he would appoint Councilman Jackman as liaison between the Chamber of Commerce and the City Council as the Chamber is making a number of plans to coincide with the turning on of the lights in the central business district. C. Councilman Phinney advised the Council that he had attended a meeting of the Park Advisory Board this evening and that the budget for the coming/lYgO rbeen approved including money for the lighting of one of the baseball diamonds. D..Attorney Boyko stated that two resolutions had been prepared at the City's request and were ready for presentation. RESOLUTION NO. 61-21. 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. 14" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 61-21 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 6 - RESOLUTION NO. 61-22. 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. 15" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Boyko. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Resolution No. 61-22 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. E. James Clayton asked the City Administrator some questions about the proposed budget which he prepared regarding the park. City Administrator Farrell advised Mr. Clayton that the budget which he had prepared was indicative of city operation costs and not connected with County operation of the park. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 • o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting April 11, 1961. MAYOR CITY CLERK • 0 - 7 -