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CC - 02-14-61CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of February 14, 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 8:07 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Treasurer Noah A. Stump. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried, that the Minutes of January 24, 1961 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Harriett Mooney, 8828 East Marshall Street, requested the Council to take favorable action immediately on the Traffic Commission recommendation that a crossing guard be placed at Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard. OLD BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 57. AMENDING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED TWO-HOUR PARKING AREA. This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 57 • be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 6. REPORT. RE: DANCE ORDINANCE. Attorney Watson advised the Courcil that he had drafted an ordinance modification for consideration by the Council covering the problems discussed at their last meeting. After short discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that this matter be deferred to a later meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 107. PROPOSED SALARY AND PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. ORDINANCE NO. 58. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISH- ING A PERSONNEL AND SALARY SYSTEM FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 9 TO ARTICLE II. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the previous ordinance which had been considered and adopted in principle had now been divided into an ordinance and a resolution. This will save a considerable amount in publication costs and give the Council more flexibility to make adjustments. Attorney Watson further advised the Council that the Ordinance could be adopted this evening and action could be delayed on the resolution or the resolution could be adopted with the exception of those ctions establishing rates of pay. After discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that this ordinance be read by title only. i It was -~ved by Jackman, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 58 be introduced. Roll.call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. RESOLUTION NO. 61-7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH REFERENCE TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD CITY SERVICE, THE STANDARDIZATION OF HOURS OF WORK, ATTENDANCE, AND LEAVE REGULATIONS, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS. Councilman Lowrey arrived at 9:02 o'clock p.m. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second • by Stead, that Resolution 61-7 be approved pending a personnel session to determine salary ranges. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. 8. PROPOSED SIDEWALK LITTER ORDINANCE. This proposed ordinance was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mr. Pederson, Secretary to the Planning Commission and the Traffic Commission advised the Council that both Commissions have recommended that this ordinance be adopted. After short discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this proposed ordinance be deferred until the next meeting for clarification and correction. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 9. 1ESOLUTION NO. 61-8. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $32,699.34 DEMANDS NUMBERS 728 THROUGH 760. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections he would order this resolution read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented. There were no objections. This resolution was read in title only and a summary of expenditures presented by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, that Resolution No. 61-8 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. '0. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. P',onning Commission Secretary Pederson advised the Council that the Commission recommended that an urgency ordinance be drafted requiring lZ parking spaces per dwelling unit of 2 or more rooms in all multiple units and all single family dwellings to have - 2 - two parking spaces provided for each dwelling and 12 parking spaces per unit for duplexes. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he was unaware of the recommendation and would have the necessary ordinance prepared for the next meeting of the Council. !annir-. Commissioners, R. K. McCaffree and H. S. Buchanan • addressed the Council favoring the adoption of this proposed ordinance. City Administrator Farrell read a communication from Universal Savings and Loan Association, 8855 East Valley Boulevard, signed by Executive Vice-President, Frank J. DiNoto, requesting that this proposed ordinance not be enacted. Mayor A '~rsen directed this item to placed on the agenda for the next meeting. COMMUNICATIONS 11. CHESTER B. ANDERSON. REQUEST FOR APPEAL - PLOT PLAN NO. 36. This request for appeal was read.in full by City Administrator Farrell. Attorney Watson advised the Council to consider this appeal. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this request for appeal be approved and set for hearing before the Council on February 28, 1961. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. This communication regarding city limit signs was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. This communication stated that the Chamber of Commerce has alloted $1.,400.00 for the purchase of four signs and requested the City to allot funds for the installation. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that the Council accept • with thanks and authorize the City Administrator to go ahead with the installation if the cost is not over $300.00. If cost exceeds this amount it is to be presented to the Council for approval. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. This communication advised the Council of the Second Annual Seminar in Palm Springs on April 6,7,8 and 9, 1961. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that the City Administrator be authorized to make reservations at this time for all Councilmen and the City Administrator, City Attorney and the Administrative Assistant, who are planning to attend. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. CITY OF SAN GABRIEL. This communication advised the Council that the City Council of the City of San Gabriel had adopted a resolution imploring all patriotic Americans to awaken to the ever-increasing threat of Communism. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that a similar resolution be prepared for adoption by the City of Rosemead. - 3 - 5. 6 Roll call vote as.f.ollows: Ayes: Andersen,.Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE :.UDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Red Cross had scheduled an emergency meeting for February 15, 1961 at Muscatel School and requested Councilman Jackman to attend and represent the city. B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the second report on the park was complete and in their folders this evening. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Roses-?ad Park be placed,on the agenda of March 14, 1961 for recommendations from the Council at that time. C. Traffic Commission Secretary Pederson advised the Council that the Traffic Commission, pursuant to a letter from the Elementary • School District Superintendent, had recommended that a crossing guard be authorized for the intersection of Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that the Council employ a traffic guard at this crossing. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution to the State Division of Highways urging the immediate installation of a signal at Ivar Avenue and Valley Boulevard and also the installation of a 3-way signal at Rosemead and Valley Boulevards. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that plans and s,.ecifications for the new lighting program werein their folders for this evening. Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred until the next meeting of the Council. It wasroved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to February 21, 1961 at 8:00 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 o'clock p.m. a MAYOR CITY CLERK - 4 -