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CC - 06-14-60S CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of June 14, 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall, 3964 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 Councilman Phinney. The invocation delivered by Mayor pro tem Stead. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilman Lowrey. Ex officio: Farrell, Watson, Stump, Armstrong. Councilman Lowrey arrived at this time. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Jackman stated that Item 9 on page 3, line 2 of the minutes of May 24, 1960, should read "there were only two cities in the County of Los Angeles area who are not having an invocation'. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the minutes of May 24, 1960, be approved as corrected. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that minutes not in the possession of the Council two hours prior to the meeting not be called for approval until next meeting. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL: Mrs. Alice Ferl, 8652 Edmond Drive, representing the Santa Anita Area Girl Scout Council. advised the Council that the local Girl Scouts were interested in improving the vacant Edison Company property at the northwest corner of Walnut Grove Avenue and Mission Drive. Mayor Andersen instructed the CA to investigate the possibil- ities of water supply for this property and to attempt to determine the cost of same and report to the Council at a later date. 5. AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE: • Attorney Watson advised the Council that since the Regulatory Business License Ordinance of the County of Los Angeles had been adopted by the City that it would be necessary from time to time to adopt amendments passed by the County to keep our Municipal Code up to date. Ordinance No. 29 would establish conformity of Rosemead 's Code by adoption of two amendments to the County Ordinance No. 5860. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that this item of business be taken out of order. ORDINANCE NO. 29 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING SECTION 6200 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RE- LATING TO THE REGULATION OF BUSINESSES IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that this Ordinance be read by title only. • It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey that this Ordinance be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: NOne. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 30, ESTABLISHING HEARING OFFICER: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD•AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HEARINGS UNDER THE ORDINANCE RE- GULATING BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. Th.is proposed ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson: It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 30 be approved. After discussion it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the original motion include that notice of hearings shall be posted at the City Hall and mailed to each member of the City Council. It was moved by Stead, seconded by Lowrey that the Council not be bound by the Hearing Officers recommendation but be in a position to take into consideration any further evidence - oral testimony and any written documents. as an amendment. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Phinney and seconded by Stead that the Chairman of the Planning Commission be named as Hearing Officer. Roll call vote on the foregoing amendment was as follows: Ayes: Phinney, Stead. Noes: Andersen,•Jackman, Lowrey. Absent: None.. Councilman Lowrey, with the agreement of second withdrew his motion and requested Attorney Watson to redraft this Ordinance according to the foregoing recommendations of the Council. ORDINANCE NO. 31, TRAFFIC CONTROL. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER 3 of ARTICLE III OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REGULATING PARKING ON PORTIONS OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, TEMPLE CITY BOULE- VARD, AND VALLEY BOULEVARD. This proposed Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. The Council requested that this Ordinance be redrawn to in- clude Rosemead Boulevard from Mission Drive to Steele Street. 3. PROPOSED VACATION: GUESS STREET. It was moved by Stead, seconded by Phinney, that the proposed vacation of Guess.Street be referred to the CA to obtain the necessary. legal description and map. Attorney Watson advised the Council that all the necessary legal documents were on file in the City Hall and that he would prepare the necessary resolution and notice. The foregoing motion was withdrawn. o. PROPOSED STREET DEDICATION: LORICA STREET. Attorney Watson explained the necessity for all property owners to dedicate right-of-way for street purposes. He further explained to the Council that-the-City.-could accept 2 - • the dedications offered and institute condemnation proceedings against the remaining frontage or could reject the proposed dedication. 0 CA Farrell advised the Council of the following conditions recommended by the County for the dedication of Lorica Street. 1. A 50 foot right of way width. 2. A 30 foot width between curbs. 3. Concrete curb with a two foot gutter. 4. Concrete driveway aprons. 5. Standard six foot cross-gutter at Temple City Boulevard with curb returns. 6. Standard cul de sac at the west end of Lorica Street with a minimum 28 foot radius. 7. Reconstruct pavement to proper cross section using two inches of premix pavement on a minimum of four inches of aggregate base material,.type "A". 8. Construct drainage outlet box in parkway at cul de sac in order to carry water from existing pipe to new gutter. 9. Provide enamel street sign. 10. Provide a "Not a Through Street" sign. 11. Provide a nine unit reflector at the cul'de sac. It was moved by Lowrey, seconded by Stead that the CA be authorized to notify owners that these are the conditions that prevail and that if a 100% agreement of the property owners were received the City would be happy to accept. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes. Andersen, Jackman,.Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Phinney abstained from voting. 10. RESOLUTION N0. 60-32 DECLARING WALNUT GROVE AVENUE MAJOR CITY STREET. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE FOLLOWING STREET AS A MAJOR CITY STREET. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution No. 60-32 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 60-33 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $6,353.48 DEMANDS NUMBERS 371 THROUGH 396. 0 0 A summary of expenditures was read by CA Farrell. it was moved by Jackman, seconded by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-33 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 12. COMMUNICATIONS: A. UNITED STATES COMMITTEE FOR THE UNITED NATIONS: It was moved by Lowrey, seconded by Jackman and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed and the Mayor be authorized to proclaim October 24, 1960, as United Nations Day. B. CITY OF NORWALK: SALACIOUS FILMS; it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously - 3 - • E carried that this communication be received and filed. C. GIRL SCOUT FATHERS, RE: CAMP ROSANITA. Councilman Lowrey requested CA Farrell to read this communi- cation in full. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that this communication. be received and noted. • D. CALIFORNIA DAIRY INDUSTRY. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed, and the Mayor authorized to proclaim June as Dairy Month. E. MARGARETTA LADYMAN, RE: UNSIGHTLINESS. Councilman Jackman requested that in full. it was moved by Lowrey, second by carried that the CA be authorized advise the writer of the proposed provement and to refer the other F. I.B.M. - SERVICE AGREEMENT. this communication be read Jackman and unanimously to answer this.letter and Walnut Grove Avenue im- natters to the Fire Dept. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this service agreement be approved. G. R.T. SIMERLY, RE: REZONING. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that this communication be referred to the Planning Commission. H. MEYER ROSENBERG, RE: THROWAWAY PAPERS. it was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey, that this communication be referred to'the CA for investigation. Councilman Stead requested a clarification from Attorney Watson regarding Section 4230 of the Rosemead Municipal Code. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he would write them a letter giving his opinion. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that the CA be instructed to investigate the various cities means of con- troling throw-aways. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that the City Council go on record at this meeting as favoring a business license regulating throw-aways. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Phinney. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Absent: None. • It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen, that a Committee be appointed including representatives from the Woman's Club, Chamber of Commerce, and possibly other groups, to get an expression of opinion of the citizens of the area. This committee to be appointed by the Mayor. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - y. - • • • I. KENNEDY OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ILLEGAL SIGN. CA Farrell stated that representatives from Foster & Kleiser were also present concerning an illegallyerected sign and the Council might well consider both the Kennedy Signs and the Foster & Kleiser signs at the same time. Jack Matthews, Public Relations Manager of Foster & Kleiser, • explained how this sign had been inadvertently erected after the passage of Rosemead Ordinance No. 25. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Council find that the Ordinance does not apply to those outdoor ad- vertising signs for which legal permits were obtained prior to the passage of this Ordinance. Pershing Stone, 3622 Dubonnett Avenue, requested the Council to censor all billboards in the City as he opposed alcohol and cigarette advertisements in the City. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Lowrey. Noes: Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Absent: (gone. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the unofficial census figure had been received giving the City a total population of 15,015. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the CA check into the possibilities of a recount and the possible costs and also consider the possibility of a survey by a local organization. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. B. CA Farrell called the attention of the Council to the necessity of deciding whether California Highway Patrol or the Sheriff's Department would handle the Crossing Guard program. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Crossing Guard program be approved. The foregoing motion was with- drawn and CA Farrell requested to furnish full report next meeting. Mayor Andersen declared a recess before consideration of the budget. Meeting reconvened 10:40 o'clock p.m. • C. Councilman Stead stated he would like to again bring up the subject of Camp Rosanita as the action earlier might be misconstrued as a lack of interest. It was moved by Stead, second by Andersen that the previous action that the communication be received and noted be re- scinded and the matter referred to the Itiwanis Club and/or other interested groups. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: • Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. D. The Council considered several pages of the budget dis- pensing with individual motions and recommending various changes - which would be approved or disapproved as a whole. - 5 - • r~ • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead and unanimously carried that the CA be instructed to contact the other agencies in- volved in the Recreation program and check this program out. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to Friday, June 17, 1$60 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Meeting adjourned at 11:27 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 0 - 6 -