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CC - 08-23-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD . ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of August 23, 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 8:02 o'clock p.m. • 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Councilman Jackman. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Phillips. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the minutes of.August 2, .1960, be approved as written. The following corrections were noted in the minutes of August 9, 1960: 1) Page 3, Item K, paragraph 2, line 2, the word "received" should be changed to read "noted". 2) Page 3, Item 12, paragraph 1, line 2, "regarding this matter" should be stricken. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the minutes of August 9. 1960, be approved as corrected. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. No one addressed the Council at this time. 5. OLD BUSINESS ORDINANCE NO. 46 (2nd reading) RE: FILING FEE FOR APPEALS. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REQUIRING A FILING FEE TO ACCOMPANY NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM ANY ACTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 46 be read by title only. Ordinance No. 46 was read in title only by Attorney Watson. Attorney Watson further stated that this fee would not apply to those filing for appeals tonight. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Ordinance No.46 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 47 (2nd reading) AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ELIMINATING THEREFROM REFERENCE TO NON-LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 47 be read by title only. o • It was moved. by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Ordinance • No 47 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION NO. 9. This is the time and place fixed for the Public Hearing re Res.60099• Attorney Watson stated that this Annexation had been initiated by Resolution No. 60-39. Said Resolution sets forth certain requirements concerning publication in the Rosemead Review • and the Alhambra Post Advocate. He asked City Clerk Farrell if these requirements had been met. City Clerk Farrell stated, yes, the affidavits of publication are on file. Attorney Watson asked City Clerk Farrell if the mailing re- quirements set forth in the Resolution had been complied with. City Clerk Farrell stated, yes, that written notice had been mailed. to each person whose name appeared on the last equalized county assessment roll, twenty (20) days before the date set for hearing. Attorney Watson asked if it had been determined that there were less than 12 registered voters residing in the annexa- tion territory. City Clerk Farrell stated it had been determined. Attorney Watson stated that the foregoing facts establish the Council's jurisdiction and it was now in order to proceed. Attorney Watson asked if any written protests concerning Annexation Area No. 9 had been filed prior to 8:00 o'clock p.m., August 23, 1960, deadline for filing as set forth in Resolu- tion No. 60-39• City Clerk Farrell stated that no written protests had been filed prior to this time. There being no protests, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this public hearing be closed. Attorney Watson presented Ordinance No. 48. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSE- MEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO 9". It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 48 be read by title only. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Ordinance No. 48 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • 8. CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING CONSULTANT. CA Farrell stated that the Planning Commission recommended Everett Mansur, but the Council may select their own choice if Mr. Mansur is not acceptable. It was moved by'Lowrey, second by Jackman that Mr. Mansur be accepted with the alternate of Mr. Eisner being shown in the record. • After considerable discussion it was moved by Stead, seconded by Lowrey with unanimous approval to amend the motion to add that if Mr. Mansur is not acceptable to the board that the Council be informed as to why he was unacceptable, and that the second choice of the Planning Consultant, Mr. Eisner, be designated as second choice rather than an alternate. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Phinney. Absent: None. - 2 - • NEW BUSINESS • 9. RESOLUTION NOS. 60-55'AND 60-56. APPOINTING DEPUTY DEPART- MTAL DIRECTORS. Attorney Watson explained the need to appoint deputies to act in the absence of the County Engineer, County Road Commissioner, etc. Attorney Watson read in full Resolution No. 60-55. , A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF R05EMEAD. DESIGNATING THE DEPUTIES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENGINEER AS DEPUTIES TO THE CITY ENGINEER. It was moved by carried that Re Attorney Watson A RESOLUTION OF DESIGNATING THE COMMISSIONER AS Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously solution No. 60-55 be adopted. read Resolution No. 60-56 by title only. THE CITY COUNCIL OF.THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DEPUTIES OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD DEPUTIES TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously .carried that Resolution No. 60-56 be adopted. 10. DEDICATION OF LANSFORD STREET. TRACT NO. 25853. Attorney Watson stated this was the first subdivision to come before the Council for approval. He further stated that everything appeared to be in satisfactory order. It was moved by.Lowrey, second by Jackman that we accept the approval of this map with the conditions as stated be approved. Roll call vote as followsr Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead.' Noess None. Absent: None. Attorney Watson stated that the Council should accept the dedication of Lansford Street. it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that we accept the dedication of Lansford Street for public use. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead.. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. REQUEST FOR APPEAL ZEC #61 RINKER DEVELOPMENT. CA Farrell read a communication from Kemmerer Engineering Company, Inc. requesting that this matter be placed for a public hearing. Attorney Watson explained that the City Council would have • four alternatives in the case pf a ZEC appeal, 1) to make their own decision from the official record (this one would not apply as there was no transcription record); 2) affirm or approve the Planning Commission decision; 3) set for public hearing; 4) refer back to the Planning Comm ission. After a short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that we.grant the request for public hearing to the first meeting of the City Council in the month of October. Roll call vote as followsr Ayes: Andersen, Jackman. Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent; None. 12. REQUEST FOR APPEAL ZEC. #8: CARL GRANT. CA Farrell read the communication from Mr. Grant, and de- scribed the property and proposed plan. - 3 - J • It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that we grant their request for a public hearing,set for October 1, 1960. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 60-57. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,287.66 DEMANDS NUMBERS 463 THROUGH 502. It was moved by Jackman, seconded by Lowrey and unanimously carried that Resolution No..60-57 be read and approved in summary. CA Farrell read the summarized statement of the claims and demands. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-57 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes. Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: A. U.S.POST OFFICE - ROSEMEAD. .CA Farrell read this communication in full. Mayor Andersen stated this communication should be received and filed. E B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPT. OF REAL ESTATE MGMT. RE: PROPOSED VACATION OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT. This communication was referred to Attorney Watson and he will report at the next meeting. C. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ROAD DEPARTMENT. RE: PROPOSED ABOVE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT. This communication was referred to Attorney Watson and he will report at the next meeting. D. CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS. RE: ANNUAL DUES. - L.A. COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. CA Farrell read this communication in full. It was moved by Jackman, second by anderson, that they approve payment of dues ($20.00) for fiscal year 1960-61. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Councilman Lowrey excused himself from the Council Chambers for a few moments. E. STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. RE: MAJOR CITY STREETS. CA Farrell summarized this communication. Mayor Andersen stated this communication should be received and filed. F. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - SHERIFF DEPT. CA Farrell read this communication in full. it was moved by Jackman, second by Stead and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. G. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOUNDARY COMMISSION. 1. EL MONTE ANNEXATION NO. 238 2. EL MONTE ANNEXATION NO. 239 3. TEMPLE CITY ANNEXATION NO. IA. CA Farrell explained that these three communications re- garding annexations did not affect us, as these annexations were not near our boundaries. it was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that these communications be received and filed. - 4 - c • 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. A. Mayor Andersen stated that anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council r uld step to the microphone and give their name and address. Pat Cirullo, The Rose Room, 8772 East Valley Blvd. presented a petition with 252 signatures requesting that dancing and • entertainment be permitted in all establishments licensed by 'e 1"- -byy the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the City of Rosemead. The following persons spoke in favor of permitting dancing in the City of Rosemead's bars. Pat Cirullo, The Rose Room, 8772 East Valley Blvd. Mr. McHenry, 9151 East Valley Blvd. Mrs. Phillip Battaglia, Club Suzanne, 9640 East Valley Blvd. Phillip Battaglia, same as above. The following persons reaffirmed their opposition to dance and entertainment permits. Rev. John Dew, First Baptist Church Willietta Kunz, 3911 North Ivar Avenue Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue Pershing Stone, 3620 North Oubonnet Avenue. B. Bob Shapiro, 3803 North Rio Hondo Avenue, requested the City Council to include on the next election a salary for the Councilmen, as they have been doing such a good job. C. Harry Buchanan, 4113 North Ivar Avenue, stated he thought there was very poor coverage of what is happening in Rosemead. Made the suggestion that there be a summary on the agenda to help explain in advance what each item pertains to, as the public is entitled to this information. D. Walter Petrovich, 9343 East Ralph Street, stated flags on the streets during the holidays would be very nice. Councilman Phinney and Mayor Andersen both stated that service clubs could take this as a project. 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Attorney Watson read a letter of August 5, 1960, from the . Division of Highways for approval and execution an agreement covering the proposed expenditure of gas tax funds for the fiscal year 1960-61. Attorney Watson further stated that everything appeared to be in order and read Resolution No. 60-58 in full. • RESOLUTION NO. 60-58. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BUDGET AND APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR EXPENDITURE OF GAS TAX ALLOCATION FOR MAJOR CITY STREETS. It was moved by Phinney, seconded by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-58 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • B. Councilman Phinney reported on the Park District Awards Banquet and summarized a booklet "Your RYA and You". C. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that CA Farrell be appointed to serve on the Rubbish Disposal Committee. - 5 - • • D.Councilman Lowrey asked how the purchasisg of a tape recorder, was progressing. CA Farrell stated'we would obtain one as soon as possible. E.Attorney Watson reported on the Vacation of Guess Street' regarding legal descriptions, costs, etc. that public service -elimination land titles, clearances, etc. results in profit to abutting property owners and cost to the City. • It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that anyone making such a request would be required to pay for this service to cover cost. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead, Noes: None. Absent: None. It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 o'clock p.m.. Next regular meeting September 13, 1960. YO CITY CLERK 0 - 6 -