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CC - 12-13-60• • • CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of December 13, 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Council Chambers,.3954 North Rosemead • Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:04 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Elder Ralph Green of the Rosemead Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by.Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the minutes of November 22, 1960 and the minutes of November 29, 1960 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 4.A. At the request of Mayor Andersen, it was moved by Lewrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Item 10 A on the agenda be considered at this time. STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RE: PARKING STALLS. This communication was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. Mayor Andersen stated that he had requested that this item be brought up at this time because there were persons present who would have to leave before Item 10 on the agenda was reached. Mayor Andersen asked Russell Cox, Chairman-of the Traffic Commission to address the Council concerning the problem of red curbing in front of the Bedon Cleaners located at 4028 North Rosemead Boulevard. Mr. Cox stated thatthe members of the Traffic Commission had individually examined the curb markings at this location and it was their feeling that the Council should take action to alleviate the situation and not wait until after the next meeting of the Traffic Commission. Mr. Cox recommended that green curbing be installed on the north and south sides of Bentel Avenue to provide 4 parking stalls limited to 20 minute parking. Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to read a letter that he had received from Dr. Rodney M. Harris, 4024 North Rosemead • Boulevard. Dr. Harris stated in this communication that he would be willing to serve the City on a committee studying the off-street parking problem and also registering a complaint regarding the numerous red zones which had been installed along with the painted parking stalls. • • • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he had talked with Dr. Harris and had explained the situation to him and that he no longer wished to register a complaint but again indicated his willingness to serve on a committee. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that this problem be given immediate attention, that 20 minute green curb and marked stalls be installed as soon as possible. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. OLD BUSINESS. 5. RESOLUTION NO. RE: STREET LIGHTING. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council, that several steps would be necessary to form the Rosemead lighting district, He explained briefly the maps on the board and read a letter from Burl Blue, Vice-Chairman of the Improvement Committee regarding street lighting, which read in part as follows: At the regular monthly meeting of the Rosemead Improvement Committee held Dec. 7,.1960 a majority of the members present were of the opinion that the modernization of lighting along Valley Blvd. should be arranged for at the earliest possible date. After discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen that the City'underwrite 507. of the cost of lighting the central business district and the remainder of Valley Boulevard and advancing 50% as a loan to the district to be paid back over a 4 or 5 year period, which ever is feasible; lights to be 35,000 lumen or equivalent in florescent on steel poles in the central business district and the remainder to be 20,000 lumen overhead. . M er discussion the following amendment was offered by Phinney, second by Stead, that the amount be 25% instead of 50% and that it be a five year loan for the balance. Roll call vote on the amendment was as follows: Ayes; Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None. Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, stated that he felt the Council was acting in a very"high-handed" manner spending the taxpayers money. Councilman Stead stated that he would like to at least indicate that he would feel free for any citizen to feel this is a • precedent, and residential lighting areas to anticipate the same consideration. Councilman Phinney stated that he was in agreement with Councilman Stead. Councilman Stead stated that when the Recreation Board wanted support from the City it was very necessary for certain Council- men to know just where the money was coming from before they • could see their way clear to support the recreation work for the City and this goes quite a bit beyond the recreation activities. Roll call vote on the motion was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. -2- • Attorney Watson advised the Council that they could modify the report and therefore it would be appropriate for the Mayor to inquire if there were any modifications to the report and if there were none to entertain a motion to apprave the report as submitted. Mayor Andersen asked if there were any changes or modifications. There were none. • It was moved by Jackman, second by lypwrey that the Council accept and adopt this report as submitted this evening. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Attorney Watson stated that it would now be in order to pass a resolution of intention. A. RESOLUTION N0. 60-86. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD STATING INTENTION TO ORDER STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution No. 60-86 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. RESOLUTION NO. 60-87. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Watson. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-87 be adopted. C. RESOLUTION No. 60-88. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD WITHDRAWING CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM THE ROSEMEAD, POTRERO AND GARVEY LIGHTING DISTRICTS. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-88 be read by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey,,and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-88 be adopted. 6. PROPOSED SALARY AND PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Item 7 be heard ahead of Item 6 on the agenda. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. RE: GRAND AVENUE. City Administrator Farrell read the following recommendation from the Planning Commission. • The Planning Commission, at its meeting of November 21, unanimously recommended to the City Council that 15 feet of right-of-way adjacent to the California Christian Home on Grand Avenue be vacated. The Road Department recommends this vacation, and.contem- plates no need for this extra width in the future. Grand Avenue at this point only has 75 feet of right-of-way, being 60 feet wide the remainder of its length. -3- 0 • It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney that the Council adopt this recommendation of the Planning Commission. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Jackman. 8. PROPOSED SALARY AND PERSONNEL ORDINANCE. it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead thatthis item be continued until the January 24th meeting. City Administrator Farrell briefly explained the need for a personnel ordinance. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Jackman. 9. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. RE: PROPOSED BLIND CORNER ORDINANCE. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Traffic Commission had spent considerable time studying this ordinance and had now forwarded it to the Council with the recommendation that it be adopted. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that Ordinance No.. 51 be read by title only. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 51 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Jackman. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 60-89. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $31,100.33 DEMANDS NUMBERS 639 THROUGH 671. Mayor Andersen requested City Administrator Farrell to read this resolution by title only and give a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that Resolution No. 60-89 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Jackman. . 11. COMMUNICATIONS. A. State Division of Highways. Re: Parking Stalls. (ccf 233) (See page 1, Item 4 A.) B. City of Lawndale. Re: California Contract Cities Monthly meetings. (ccf 234) Mayor drLdersen directed that this communication be received and filed. C. City of Lakewood. Resolutions Re: 1. Freeways. 2. Rapid Transit System. 3. Compensation for State Legislators. (ccf 235) Mayor Adnersen directed that these communications be received and filed. -4- D. Business Improvement Committee Report. This report was read in full by City Administrator Farrell. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that the Council express appreciation to the Improvement Committee for the time and effort put into civic activities and indicate that the Council is considering their recommendations. 12. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. City Administrator Farrell read in full a communication addressed to Mayor Andersen from John D. Henderson, County Librarian stating that Supervisor Bonelli had approved his recommendation that the West San Gabriel Valley Regional Library be located in the City of Rosemead. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Business Improvement Committee is now making a survey of economic resources of the city. Mayor Andersen stated that he had received an invitation from the Natbnal Safety Council to enter into a national inventory of traffic activities which is actually a contest. Mayor Andersen suggested that since so many activities are going on at the present time that the city not participate. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that traffic counts had been taken on Walnut Grove and Temple City Boulevard and that Walnut Grove Avenue had the highest traffic count. On the basis of the studies made Mr. Farrell recommended that Walnut Grove Avenue south of Volley Boulevard and Temple City Boulevard north of Valley Boulevard be improved. He further advised the Council that they were not required to take any official action, that if they concurred with the recommendation he would contact the County of Los Angeles. There were no objections. R. K. McCaffree, Chamber of Commerce Manager advised the Council that benches could be purchased for approximately $325.00 for Valley and Rosemead Boulevards. Harry Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, stated that placing benches at the bus stops on these two streets had been an • incorporation promise and that he was embarrassed every time the subject was brought up. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey that the Council authorize $325.00 toward the expense of placing benches on the boulevards. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes; None. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting December 27, 1960. MAYOR CITY CLERK -5-