Loading...
CC - 10-25-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of October 25, 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boule- vard. 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 Kenneth Danskin of the Rosemead Community Methodist Church. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilman Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 11, 1960 be approved as printed. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead and unanimously carried that the minutes of October 17, 1960, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Mr. N.C. Bayes, 4922 Acacia, San Gabriel addressed the Council opposing Annexation No. 13 to the City of Rosemead. Edward J. Till, 145 N. Painter, Whittier requested the Council to reconsider their decision of October 11, 1960, regarding Zone Exception Case No. 6 - Appeal - by referring the matter to the Planning Commission for advice or consideration by the Planning Consultant. W.R. Tripp, 5419 Walnut Grove Avenue, San Gabriel, Mr. Pollard, 5324 N. Burton Avenue, San Gabriel, John McDermott, 8915 Key West, San Gabriel, and R.E. Costello, 8518 East Broadway, San Gabriel, addressed the Council opposing annexation to the City of Rosemead. Mayor Andersen advised those who addressed the Council and the • audience that there were no protest hearings scheduled for this meeting and therefore no further action would be taken. Mayor Andersen declared a five minute recess. Meeting reconvened at 9:00 o'clock p.m. Mayor Andersen asked the Council if they wished to consider the request of Mr. Till,regarding Zone Exception Case No. 6,Appeal, before going ahead with matters on the agenda. • It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for further con- sideration and additional study. After short discussion the motion was changed to read as follows: That Zone Exception Case No. 6 - Appeal - be referred to the • Planning Commission for a period not to exceed three months, for further study and advice of the Consultant. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 5. OLD BUSINESS • ORDINANCE NO. 49 - TRAFFIC REGULATION (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE III OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 49 be read by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Ordinance No. 49 be adopted. Roll call as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead: Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 6. PUBLIC HEARING (continued) APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ZONE-EXCEPTION NO. 8 - CARL GRANT, 8836 EAST RAMONA BLVD. Frank Foster, representing the applicant,requested that no action be taken without the full Council present. A short discussion followed. No motion to continue being made, the Mayor stated it would be in order to vote on the motion pending from the meeting of October 11, 1960, which was as follows: It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, that this Zone Exception be denied. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: Lowrey. 7. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION REPORT: CITY ATTORNEY. Attorney Watson reported in view of possible litigation con- cerning the Marshall Street Bridge, he had obtained the fol- lowing information from Dr. Mahoney. Dexter Allen Nardella, an 11 year old boy was injured at this particular location (Marshall St. Bridge over the Rubio Wash) and is represented by Attorney David L. Mohr, Mr. Mohr has filed a claim against the Board of Trustees of the Rosemead School District and also the Flood Control District, and the County of Los Angeles. On July 9, 1959 the claim was denied and no law suit has been filed, however, in view of the fact that he is a minor the statute of limitations does not apply, • so suit could still be filed. Attorney Watson stated he knew of no legal reasons why the City should not take whatever action it wished concerning the fencing of the wash and the raising of guard rails on the bridges. The Mayor directed that this recommendation be referred to the City Administrator for further investigation and deter- mination of costs. • NEW BUSINESS 8. RESOLUTION N0. 60-77. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,107.79 DEMANDS NUMBERS 581 THROUGH 603. - 2 - • Mayor Andersen requested Administrative Assistant Pederson to read Resolution No. 60-77 by title only and to read a summary of expenditures. It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead, that Resolution No. 60-77 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 9. REQUESTED APPEAL - ZONE EXCEPTION CASE NO. 9 0 MARVIN E. CARTER - 8460 EAST WELLS STREET Administrative Assistant Pederson read a letter from William N. Bowie, Jr.,, Attorney for applicant requesting that this item betaken from the agenda until the second meeting in November. Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections this request would be granted. There were no objections. 10. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. RE: REQUESTED STREET VACATION. Administrative Assistant Pederson read an excerpt from the Planning Commission minutes of October 17, 1960, recommending denial of a request by Alberta M. and Lloyd A. Caywood to vacate a proposed street abutting their property at 8779 Ralph Street. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that this request for street vacation be denied. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. 11. COMMUNICATIONS: A. County of Los Angeles, Boundary Commission. (ccf 226) El Monte Annexation No. 242 It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. B. State of California Re: Planning Assistance Grant (ccf 227) Mayor Andersen stated if there were no objections this communication would be received and filed. There were no objections. C. State Division of Highways - Re: Valley Blvd. High Intensity Lighting-. (ccf 228) Mayor Andersen ordered this communication received and filed. • 12. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Frank Foster, requested permission from the chair to direct several questions to Planning Advisor Flanery regarding the County's position regarding incorporation of cities. Harry S. Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, requested informa- tion regarding the placement of benches along Valley Blvd. R.J. McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street, stated that the Chamber is currently studying the means of placing benches on Valley Blvd. at the least possible cost. E.P. Lieberg, 9617 Lorica Street, stated he has counted the number of Bench Ad seats along Valley Blvd. from Los Angeles to Rosemead and there were 69 benches on Valley Blvd. between - 3 - • Los Angeles and Rosemead and approximately 80% are with advertising. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS Administrative Assistant Pederson read a communication from the County Engineer requesting authorization to circulate petitions in the Charlotte Avenue Road Improvement District. • After short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman that the Council grant permission to the County Engineer to circulate petitions and to make arrangements for the necessary engineering. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. Mayor Andersen requested that the Councilmen who would be attending the League of California Cities meeting on November 3, 1960, to please notify the Deputy City Clerk so necessary reservations may be made. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the City of Rosemead would no longer have jurisdiction in Annexation Area No. 13 after November 4. After a short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that the City of Rosemead take no further action on !Annexation No. 13. and unanimously carried It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead/that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK • • - 4 -