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CC - 01-24-614 , C-] CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of January 24, 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 8:00 O'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend John Dew of the Rosemead First Baptist Church. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Armstrong. 3.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously • carried, that the Minutes of January 4, 1961 and January 10, 1961 be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Ralph Heath, 9030 East Valley Boulevard requested clarification on a number of the requirements established in Ordinance No. 50 regulating dancing in the City of Rosemead. After considerable discussion regarding parking, musicians, separate dance floor, etc.,. Attorney Watson stated he would be happy to submit a report to the Council on his interpretation of Ordinance No. 50 and send a copy to Mr. Heath. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections, he would order the submission of this report to the Council, a copy to be sent to Ralph Heath. There were no objections. After further discussion, Mayor Andersen directed that the C~suncil study this matter further for interpretation and recommendation. OLD BUSINESS 5. ORDINANCE NO. 53. HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE. PUBLIC HEARING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE NO. 7847 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3597, THE HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE, RELATING TO THE DEPOSIT OF SAVINGS AND LOAN CERTIF- ICATES OR SHARES" AND ORDINANCE NO. 7896 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3597, THE HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE, RELATING TO THE MOVING OF OVER- WEIGHT VEHICLES AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT ON COUNTY HIGHWAYS" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen advised the audience that this was a Public Hearing and anyone who desired to address the Council regarding the adoption of this ordinance could do so. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open. There was no response from the audience and Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, he would order this ordinance read by title only. There were no objections. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Ordinance No. 53 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, • Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 54. HEALTH CODE. PUBLIC HEARING. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE NO. 7583 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A HEALTH CODE" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. Mayor Andersen advised the audience that this was a Public Hearing and anyone who desired to address the Council regarding the adoption of this ordinance could do so. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing open. There was no response from the audience and Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections, he • would order this ordinance read by title only. There were no objections. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 54 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6A. AGREEMENT - HEALTH SERVICES. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would now be necessary to approve the Agreement for Health Services. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this agreement be approved and the Mayor authorized to execute this document. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. 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. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 57 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 61-3. AWARDING RUBBISH CONTRACT. SECOND READING. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND OTHER REFUSE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read by title only. - 2 - • This resolution was read by title only by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 61-3 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. 9. PROPOSED SALARY AND PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. After lengthy discussion regarding many suggested changes and modifications in this proposed ordinance Mayor Andersen polled the Council to determine whether or not to change from a 5 step plan., Mayor Andersen stated that a yes vote would indicate that it should remain as a five step plan. The poll was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Stead. Absent: None. Councilman Phinney abstaining. The Council was polled regarding the restriction on employees from participating in any way in County elections and unanimously agreed that this restriction should be eliminated. Mayor Andersen polled the Council regarding the suggestion of Councilman Stead that a Personnel Board be appointed. A yes • vote would indicate favoring the appointment of a Personnel Board. The poll was as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that this proposed ordinance be approved in principle with all suggested changes made this evening and placed on the next agenda for further action. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey; Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Phinney abstaining. Attorney Watson advised the Council that at the time of approval-- of the Health Contract a resolution of approval had been omitted and might well be handled at this time. RESOLUTION NO.. 61-5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONCERNING PERFORMANCE OF HEALTH SERVICES TO AND FOR THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT RELATING THERETO. Mayor Andersen directed that this resolution be read by title only if there were no objections. There were no objections. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that Resolution No. 61-5 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 61-6. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOW- ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,801.20 DEMANDS NUMBERS 714 THROUGH 727. Mayor Andersen directed that this resolution be read by title only and a summary of expenditures presented if there were no objections. There were no objections. - 3 - 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. 61-6 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS. A. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 6. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Planning Commission recommended that this appeal be denied. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the previous denial of the Council be sustained. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. PROPOSED SIDEWALK LITTER ORDINANCE. Traffic Commissioner Harry E. Tullar requested that the Council • refer this proposed ordinance to the Traffic Commission for study and recommendation. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this proposed ordinance be referred to the Traffic Commission for further study and recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. C. MEMBERSHIP IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PLANNING CONGRESS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this membership is $25.00 per year. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that membership in the Southern California Planning Congress be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 12. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Department of the County Engineer had recommended that the Sanitary sewers in Tract No. 25853 be accepted for public use and that the faithful performance bonds be canceled. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept this sanitary sewer and release the requirement of a faithful performance bond. 13. COMMUNICATIONS. A. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOUNDARY COMMISSION 1. El Monte Annexation No. 253. 2. South E1 Monte Annexation No. 10. • 3. South El Monte Annexation No. 11. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that these communications be received and filed. B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE: TEMPLE CITY BOULEVARD AND WALNUT GROVE IMPROVEMENT. Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. - 4 - • C. ROBERT L. MAYER - REQUEST FOR APPEAL. ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 10. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the Council affirm the action of the Planning Commission in this matter. Councilman Lowrey offered the following as a substitute motion which was seconded by Andersen, that the Council set this matter for Public Hearing on February 28, 1961. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ANNUAL DUES. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was a bill for dues for the year 1961 for $50.00. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, that the Council authorize the payment of the 1961 dues for the California Contract Cities Association. Motion carried unanimously. 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. • A. Harry Hearn, 8911 East Marshall Street, stated that he had not heard the Council mention any provision for the observance of Yom Kippur. Mr. Hearn was advised that some provision would be made in the Personnel Ordinance. B. Joseph C. Wilt, Chairman of the Planning Commission wanted to know if the insurance held by the City covered Commissioners when they were inspecting properties and performing other duties for the City. Mayor Andersen directed the City Administrator and City Attorney to investigate this matter. C. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, made several recommendations regarding the Salary and Personnel Ordinance. • D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that Edison Company had prepared a Master Plan of Street Lighting which was in their folders this evening. E. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that the description designating time off for religious observance should read that excused absence totaling not more than one- half day yearly may be granted to any employee for religious observance. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and uanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adJ'ourned at 11:35 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting February 14, 1961. • MAYOR CITY CLERIC - 5 -