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CC - 05-24-60• CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of May 24, 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 8:00 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Stead. 2. Present: Councilmen Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilman Lowrey. Ex officio: Watson, Woollett, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that the minutes of May 10, 1960, be approved as printed. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Charles W. Shipley, 9627 East Marshall requested the Council to consider the possibility of marking Valley Blvd. as it is marked in Alhambra with the additional left turn channel- ization. Mayor Andersen stated that this matter would be referred to the Traffic and Safety Commission. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE - RE: ISSUANCE OF SOLICITATION PERMITS. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER II OF ARTICLE IV OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney that Ordinance No. 26 be read by title only. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent:Lowrey. It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 26 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Lowrey. CA Woollett stated this Ordinance would become effective in thirty (30) days. 6. ORDINANCE NO. ESTABLISHMENT OF HEARING OFFICER AND BOARD. Councilman Lowrey arrived at this time. Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had not drawn this Ordinance in final form as he required further instructions as to the Council's wishes. After a short discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Andersen that a three member hearing board consisting of a • representative from the Fire Dept., the Sheriff's Dept. and the Planning Commission Chairman be recommended. After considerable discussion, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that the City Administrator be appointed Hearing, Officer and any appeals to be directed to the City Council. After a short discussion Councilman Lowrey amended his motion, with agreement of second to read as follows: That the City Administrator be appointed Hearing Officer and as Hearing . Officer to make recommendations to the City Council for final action. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. CA Woollett advised the Council that a request for hearing is scheduled for June 28 and he would therefore advise that the City Attorney be instructed to draw this as an urgency ordinance. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead and unanimously car- ried that the City Attorney be instructed to draft this ordinance as an urgency ordinance. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 60-26 APPOINTMENT,OF A CITY ADMINISTRATOR. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. Councilman Lowrey requested that this Resolution be read in full. Said Resolution read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution 60-26 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen stated that he wanted to wish Mr. Woollett well in his new venture as City Manager of Temple City. CA Woollett advised the Council that Mr. Farrell would be here to assume his full time duties on June 6th and until that date he would do his very best to do a good job in both cities, and at this time he wanted to express his appreciation for the fine cooperation of the City Council, the Commissions and the citizens. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 60-27 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $418.14 DEMANDS NUMBERS 361 THROUGH 370. It was moved.by Jackman, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-27 be read by title only. Councilman Phinney stated that he wanted this Resolution read in full. Attorney Watson explained that to read by title only the vote must be unanimous. This resolution was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-27 be approved. Councilman Lowrey said he would like to again state for the record that he is opposed to reading the salaries, with- holding, FICA, etc. of employees in public, as copies of the Claims and Demands are available to anyone on request. Mayor Andersen stated he would favor the Claims and Demands Resolution being prepared with a summary which could be read upon request. - 2 - Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 9. INVOCATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS. Councilman Jackman stated that he had made inquiries and that there were only two cities who are not having an invocation • at their meetings, San Gabriel and Rosemead. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, that we open City Council meetings with an invocation; the invocation to be the responsibility of each of the Councilmen in turn or their responsibility to provide someone to deliver it for them. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that the motion be amended to read that we open City Council meetings with an invocation and the ministers of each church serving the Rosemead area be requested to deliver the invocation, and the City to have certificates of appreciation printed and all churches notified and dates set up by the CA. Roll call vote on the amendment was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes: Andersen,. Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 10. FIREWORKS PERMITS. CA Woollett stated that there were five applications for permits. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that if everything is in order that these permits be granted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. III. PROPOSED VACATION: GUESS STREET. CA Woollett explained that if this street were vacated the property would revert to the abutting property owners, 50% to each. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that this proposed vacation of Guess Street be referred to the Planning Commission. • Arnold Bowman, 8807 East Guess Street, advised the Council that the County had taken 50' from the back of his property for Flood Control, and unless this street is vacated he will be unable to build a garage. Attorney Watson outlined the legal procedure necessary to accomplish a street vacation. The City is required to post notices as well as publish and must conduct a Public Hearing. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Stead. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the City Administrator and the City Attorney prepare the necessary papers to commence vacation proceedings. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 3 - • 1.2. POSTING OF SECURITIES FOR CITY FUNDS. This document was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this document be properly executed and returned. • 13. PROPOSED STREET DEDICATION: LORICA STREET. This communication was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey that the City Administrator be instructed to draw up a set of recommended conditions for the acceptance by the City of the dedication of this street. Attorney Watson stated that all owners must dedicate. E. Paul Lieberg, 9617 East Lorica Street, stated that he was unaware that all the property owners were required to de- dicate; that he had been informed that 100% was not necessary. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this item be tabled until next regular meeting.. 14. COMMUNICATIONS: A. BOUNDARY COMMISSION - PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS NOS. 230, 231, 232: EL MONTE. it was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that thesecommunicationsbe received and filed. B. CITY OF GARDENA: RESOLUTION NO. 1699 - GAS TAX APPORTIONMENT. This communication was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that the City Council go on record favoring Formula No. 1 of this Resolution and so notify the City of Gardena. After a short discussion, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen abstained from voting. 15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, asked several questions regarding Resolution No. 1699 of the City of Gardena. • 16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. ANNEXATIONS NOS. 3, 4, 6 and 8. Attorney Watson apprised the Council of the current situation regarding Annexations Nos. 3, 4, 6 and 8. Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the procedure outlined in El Monte minute order of May 23, 1960, be followed; that the City Council authorize and direct the City Attorney to dismiss Superior Court Action No. 742 877 and stipulate to the dismissal of the restraining order which restricts E1 Monte from completing its pending annexation proceedings; that the City Council of Rosemead terminate proceedings in Annexation No. 3, Annexation No. 4, Annexation No. 6 and Annexation No. 8; and that upon receipt of consent from the - 4 - City of E1 Monte to de-annex property of Stuart H. Maude, Sam Parille and Michael Costaldo and Anna B. Hallisey that the City of Rosemead initiate annexation proceedings. . Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes:None. Absent: None. Mayor Andersen stated for the record that the written protests • were received but not tabulated concerning Annexation No. 3 on January 26, 1960, Annexation No. 4 on January 26, 1960, Annexation No. 6 on March 22, 1960 and Annexation No. 8 on May 10, 1960. B. ORDINANCE NO. 28. Attorney Watson stated he had an Ordinance which had been drafted at the request of the Planning Commission and was recommended for adoption. This Ordinance was read in full by Attorney Watson. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND GRANTING AUTHORITY TO THE ROSEMEAD CITY PLANNING COMMISSION TO RE- QUIRE REVISION OR DISAPPROVE OF PLOT PLANS SUBMITTED UNDER THE AREA REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ZONES. Mr. J. M. Westover, Pres 8867 East Mission Drive, this ordinance. After discussion, it was that Ordinance No. 28 be Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Absent: None. ident of Corlin Construction Company, asked several questions concerning moved by Stead, second by Phinney, adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. C. THROWAWAY PAPERS: Councilman Lowrey stated he would like to point out for the record that some of the throw-away papers serving the Rose- mead area were not being toDcareful regarding facts and that in some cases this was very misleading. D. RESOLUTION N0. 60-28. CA Woollett explained the following Resolution. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BUDGET PROPOSALS FOR EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER SECTION 2107.5 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Resolution • No. 60-28 be adopted and the City Administrator be author- ized to sign the necessary documents. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. E. RESOLUTION NO. 6o-29. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DECLARING THE FOLLOWING STREET AS A MAJOR CITY STREET. Councilman Lowrey requested that this Resolution be read in full. This Resolution was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Resolution No. 60-29 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. - 5 - r 0 • • F. RESOLUTION NO. 60-30. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK. It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that this Resolution be read by title only. It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that Resolution No. 60-30 be approved. Roll call vote as follows:' Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. G. COORDINATOR OF GAS TAX PROJECTS: CA Woollett advised the Council that it would be necessary to designate a oordinator of Gas Tax Projects. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the City Administrator be designated as Coordinator of Gas Tax Projects and Administrator of the Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund. H. FIREWORKS PERMIT REFUND. CA Woollett advised the Council that Rosemead Enterprises representing the Latter Day Sait;ts Church had made a deposit of $420.00 covering two locations. They would require only one permit for one location and Council action was necessary to refund this deposit and fee. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the CA be authorized to refund $210.00 to Rosemead Enterprises. 1. Mayor Andersen called attention to the gavel which had been presented to the City, a complete product of Rosemead, home- grown wood turned in the shop at Rosemead High School and presented by the Lions Club. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn to June 3, 1960. Meeting adjourned at 10:17 o'clock p.m. MAYO CITY CLERK 0 Is - 10 -