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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MAYOR
CITY CLERIC
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