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CC - 11-22-60C CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22, 1960 • 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:o7 p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Phinney. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Stump, Farrell, Pederson, Armst^ong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the Minutes of November 9, 1960 be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Harry E. Tullar, 8919 East Bentel Avenue, presented Special Award ribbons to the Mayor and Mrs. Andersen and to the City Staff for their participation in the Rosemead Halloween Parade. Mayor Andersen stated that since there were a number of people present who were interested in Items Nos. 9 and 10 on the agenda he would welcome a motion to place these items ahead of item 5. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that Items Nos. 9 and 10 be heard ahead of Item No. 5. 5. PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION NO. II. PUBLIC HEARING ANNEXATION NO. 12. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that more than 50 percent protest had been rec2iatEd na bach-1~nwexat irm Pks• 44 and Annexation No. 12. Attorney Watson stated that in view of the protests received he would recommend that the Council move that Annexation proceedings be terminated. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Annexation No. 11 and Annexation No. 12 be terminated. Roll cell vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, . Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 50 (2nd READING) REGULATING DANCING. It was moved by Phinney, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 50 be read by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 50 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen. Jackman, Lasrrcys Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 0 7. REQUESTED APPEAL - LONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 9. Marvin E. Carter 8460 East Wells Street. • Marvin E. Carter requested that this item be continued until January. Mayor Andersen stated that if there were no objections he would order this item put over until the first meeting in January. There were no objections. 8. REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE FOR DISPOSAL OF RUBBISH. Mayor Andersen stated that this is the report from the Committee appointed by the Council. This committee was composed of the following members: Frank J. DiNoto, Chairman, J. Burl Blue, Milton R, Farrell, Walter F. Lowrey, Wallace A. Jackman, Dr. Stuart Maude and Robert Shapiro. Mayor Andersen thanked the Committee for all the time and effort that was spent compiling this report. The recommendations of the committee were read in full by City Administrator Farrell. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen that the Council accept the recommendations of the committee and that the franchise be granted after negotations. After a short discussion the motion was clarified to.read that the Council accept the recommendations of the Rubbish Committee and that the franchise method be used. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Ansersen stated that rather than have a minute order on each and every item in the report that a motion would be presumed unless there was disagreement or discussion. The recommendation that the present twice weekly combined collections be continued for all residents was acceptable to the Council. The recommendation that billing may be quarterly, but the bill should be payable in the middle of the quarter; that is, only one half of each bill should be for future services, and one half for past services was acceptable to the Council. It was discussed as to whether or not the motion approving the franchise method for the city indicated an exclusive franchise. It was decided that this motion did not limit the granting of a franchise to one company. Clarification of the necessity of one or more companies could be decided • through negotiations. Mayor Andersen stated that the operators from both of the companies who had applied for a franchise were present and asked if they had any information which they wished to present. Ralph Pierce stated that a franchise for one half of the City could be handled as cheaply as an exclusive franchise. Francis Welton, Attorney for Dick Griegorian stated that he did not agree that one half of the City could be handled as reasonably as the whole city. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the franchise be granted on a negotiation basis rather than bid. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes.: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. -2- 1 • • • It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead that the Mayor, the City Administrator and the City Attorney be appointed to act as the committee to negotiate a contract for the City of Rosemead. 0 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen called .a ten minute recess. Meeting recessed at 9:45 o'clock p.m. Meeting reconvened at 9:55 o'clock p.m. 9. STREET IMPROVEMENT POLICY DISCUSSION. After discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman that the Council go on record favoring the use of Chapter 27 of the 1911 Act with a minimum of 600%. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that the Council adopt the policy as outlined on Page 14, item 4 as follows: (4) POLICY: That under assessment proceedings the proce- dure outlined under Section ii above be adopted, using forms as shown as Exhibits 1, 2, 3 and 4, that in assessment districts the City contribute 10% of the total cost (this is slightly more than the average cost for pave-outs); that large assessment districts (over $70,000.00 total) be considered on their own merits to determine the degree of City participation; that a 70% sign-up be required on the petition discussed under Step 3, and that waiver provisions explained in Section III be used to comply with the "1931 Act." Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that the Council adopt the policy on Page 14, Item 3, as follows: • (3) POLICY: That when procedures under Chapter 27 are impossible due to the refusal of a property owner to dedicate adequate right-of-way the City: 1. Acquire necessary right-of-way which must be done at City expense. 2. Order improvements installed at property owner's expense. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey that the Council adopt Item 5, Page 15 as follows: • (5) POLICY: That the City follow the procedure as re- commended.under Item VI with regard to major streets and with the additional policy of providing pave-outs at City expense without completion of an entire block of improvements. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the Council adopt Item 1, Page 14 policy and contribution outline, as follows: -3- (1) POLICY: That the City encourage to the fullest extent • voluntary action by property owners in improvement projects pointing out the economics that accrue from following this procedure. CITY CONTRIBUTION: That the City continue to pay permit engineering costs for voluntary projects from current appropria- tions; that the City appropriate $5,000 from the Traffic Safety Fund surplus to provide for pave-outscosts on local streets; that the City appropriate $5,000 from the County Aid to Cities Fund • to cover pave-out costs on major streets. That the City pay for pave-outs only where an entire block is improved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION - CITY LIMIT SIGNS. The following recommendation was read in full by Administrative Assistant Pederson: It was recommended by the Traffic and Safety Commission that City Limit Signs be installed at the following locations: 1. West side of Walnut Grove Avenue at north city limit. 2. East side of Walnut Grove Avenue at south city limit. 3. South side of Mission Drive at west city limit. 4. West side of Temple City Boulevard at north city limit. 5. North side of Lower Azuas Road at north city limit. 6. North side of Loftus Drive at east city limit. The maximum average cost for these signs is approximately $40.00 each. R. K. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street stated that the Chamber of Commerce had considered the possibility of installing city limit signs and that this might possibly be in conflict with their program. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that the Council approve this recommendation with the idea that the City Administrator get together with the Chairman of the Traffic Commission and the Chamber of Commerce to avoid any conflict. Administrative Assistant Pederson advised the Council that the signs as suggested by the Traffic Commission could easily be moved to another location if and when the Chamber of • Commerce installed signs. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that these city limit signs be installed as recommended. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION N0. 60-80. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,305.88 DEMANDS NUMBERS 627 THROUGH 638. Mayor Andersen requested that this resolution be read by title only and a summary be presented by City Administrator Farrell. -4- • 9 It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution • No. 60-80 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. COMMUNICATIONS None. 13. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Dean Crouch, 1711 Charlotte Avenue, San Gabriel asked several questions concerning improvement districts and the formation of assessment districts. 14. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the League of California Cities had requested the City to adopt a resolution pretaining to Gas Tax Apportionment. RESOLUTION N0. 60-81. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO ADOPT A. POLICY ESTABLISHING A MORE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF HIGHWAY USERS TAX FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE COUNTY AND THE CITIES WITHIN THE COUNTY. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that Resolution No. 60-81 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the Los Angeles County Medical Association had requested the adoption of a resolution proclaiming December 4, 1960 as Polio and Tetanus Inoculation Day. RESOLUTION PNO. 60-82. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 4, 1960 AS POLIO AND TETANUS INOCULATION DAY. This resolution was read in full by Mayor Andersen. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. C. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that a request had been received from the Boy Scouts requesting that a proclamation be issued regarding Good Turn D6y Saturday, December 3, 1960. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the Mayor issue this proclamation. D. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a request had been received from the Committee of Mayors - this request for $30.00 for annual dues. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Council authorize the payment of $30.00 for dues for the Committee of Mayors. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman,Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that it has become necessary to purchase another typewriter for the City Hall. He stated further that no new appropriation was necessary that funds would merely be transfered for the purchase of this machine. There were no objection:. -5- CI 0 • It was moved by Jackman, second by,Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this meeting adjourn to November 29, 1960 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK LA C -6-