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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
Minutes of April 26, 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 Jackman.
2. Present: Councilman Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was-moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried that the approval of minutes be continued until
May 10, 1960.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 24 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 22. (2nd Reading)
ORDINANCE NO. 24. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REPEAL-
ING ORDIN%NCE NO. 22 AN AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead that Ordinance No. 24
be read by title only.
It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 24
be adopted.
Councilman Lowrey stated he would like to goon record not agree-
ing with Ordinance No. 24. A lot of study went into Ordinance
No. 22 before its passage and many people were contacted. He
felt it would be a mistake to rescind Ordinance No. 22. He would
rather table this ordinance for further study.
Councilman Stead stated it was his feeling that Ordinance No. 22
is unsatisfactory, but that some method of control is needed, as
Ordinance No.. 22 was too restrictive.
Harry Hearn, 8911 East Marshall Avenue, stated that he felt if
Ordinance No. 22 were repealed that he would never get another
one. He stated further that the majority of people do not
want thest throw-away papers.
Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, stated that he favors the
passage of this ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Stead.
Noes: Lowrey., Phinney. Absent: None.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 60-22 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUME OF $888.97 DEMANDS NUM-
BERS 324 THROUGH 336.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried
• that Resolution No. 60-22 be read by title only.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead and unanimously carried
that Resolution No. 60-22 be approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) ANNEXATION NO. 6.
Attorney Watson stated that pursuant to the instructions from the
Council at their last meeting to explore ways and means of ending
litigation that he had had a preliminary discussion with Telpher
Wright, City Manager of El Monte and Royal Sorenson, City of 'El
Monte, Trial Attorney. Mr. Wright feels that the El Monte
Council will be glad to s t down with the Council and see what
• can be done policy wise.
Attorney Watson stated he would recommend that this Council meet
with the El Monte City Council and discuss the situation and see
if there is an area for agreement. He recommended further that
any crucial dates be set up far enough so that there will be no
conflict with deadlines. He would further advise continuation
of this hearing for thirty (30) days and authorization for the
• City Attorney to agree to postpone court date. He would further
recommend termination of Annexation No. 8 and reinstituting it
with the hearing date. set sixty (60) days away to June 14, 1960.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that the public hearing
on Annexation No. 6 be continued, that the City Attorney be
authorized to continue the court hearing until such time as this
Council has been able to m et with the El Monte City Council,
and to terminate and teins7 tuEe Annexation No. 8 with a hearing
date of June 14, 1960. Roll!t6 ll vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent:
None. ;
RESOLUTION N0:,.6,o=23. RfSOLUTION,OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 60-18 AND TERMINATING
ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS.
It was moved 6y Lowrey; second by Stead that Resolution No. 60-23
be read by title only.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that Resolution No. 60-23
by approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen,
Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
RESOLUTION N0. 60-24. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 8" AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR
HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried
that Resolution No. 60-24 be read by title only.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey that Resolution No. 60-24
be approved: Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jack-
man, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried
that the Mayor be authorized fo appoint a committee of two to
meet with the El Monte City Council on this Annexation.
Councilman Lowrey stated that he hoped it was understood that
• the CA would be drafted to serve with this committee.
7. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: ZONE EXCEPTION NO. 3.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this item of busi-
ness be continued until May 10th to give the Council time to
come up with something.
Attorney Watson stated that the Council has three options; 1)
• The Planning Commission decision can be affirmed or, 2) a
decision may be reached from the transcription of the Planning
Commission meeting or, 3) a Public Hearing may be set.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that Public Hearing
be scheduled for June 14, 1960 for Zone Exception Case No. 3,
appeal. Withdrawing his motion with consent of second. Roll
call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
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• 8. PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTSs AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE::
ZONING MAP:
The City Attorney stated that he had prepared an Ordinance which
would handle this request.as that was the Council's desire.
• Councilman; owrey requested Attorney Watson to read this Ordin-
ance in fulll.
ORDINANCE O. 25. AN ORDINANCE OF THE-CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMEND-
IM'CHAPTE it OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND
DELETING OUTDOOR ADVERTISING FROM THE USES PERMITTED IN CERTAIN
ZONES.
Councilman Lowrey requested that this ordinance be read in full.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that Ordinance No. 25
be adopted.
Loren Rightmeier, 8724 East Valley Blvd. asked if local property
owners could be arrested for placing signs on the sides of their
buildings.
Melvin Jones, 3953 North Gernert Street wished to know if
Councilmen served on the Planning Commission and requested that
the County Zoning Ordinance be adhered to. Planning Commissioner
Casares invited Mr. Jones to attend the Planning Commission
meetings and Dr. Stuart Maude invited Mr. Jones to attend the
Chamber of Commerce meetings.
Roll call vote on Ordinance No. 25 was as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
9. INVOCATION AT COUNCIL MEETINGS: DISCUSSION.
After a short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by
Andersen that the Council have an invocation at the beginning
of each Council meeting.
After a short discussion as to the proceedure to follow, it
was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead and unanimously carried
that this item be tabled until the next meeting.
10. COMMUNICATIONS:
CA Woollett advised the Council that a communication had been
received regarding the Governor's Conference on Housing and
requesting attendance of Rosemead Planning Commissioners at
40 the Statler Hotel, Los Angeles, June 13, 14 and 15, 1960.
a. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead and unanimously carried
that the Chairman of the Planning Commission Chairman be author-
ized to designate two or more members of the Commission to
attend.
b. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission: Proposed El Monte
• Annexations Nos. 155, 227,, 228, 229.
E1 Monte Annexations 155, 227, 228, 229. It was moved by Lowrey
second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that these communi-
cations be received and filed.
C. Guess Street Pave-out: Request:
It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that the City bear
the expense of this pave-out.
CA Woollett explained that approximately 7 properties had not
• installed curb and gutter. This being the first request of
this type to the City, no policy has as yet been established.
The estimated cost for this pave out is $2,000.00.
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It was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, that this item be
tabled and the City Administrator contact the various owners
of property who have not installed curb and gutter and advise
them of the possibility of water standing adjacent to their
properties when this pave out is accomplished if they do not
install curb and gutter.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
d. Unimproved Alley Maintenance: Request.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that this matter be referred to the Planning Commission
for their recommendation.
e. Requests for Solicitation Permits: American Legion Auxiliary and
Key Club, Rosemead High School.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously
carried that charitable solicitation permits be issued to
the American Legion Auxiliary and to the Key Club to conduct
their city-wide campaigns.
Mayor Andersen stated that he would like to bring up for dis-
cussion the possibility of the City Administrator issuing these
charitable solicitation permits.
After a short discussion, it was moved by Andersen, second by
Lowrey that the City Administrator be permitted to grant permits,
at his discretion, for fund drives and for his office to prepare
a form to be filled out by the applicant for these permits, and
to notify the Council of the permits issued.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead.
Mayor pro tem Stead brought up the League of California Cities
New Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute to be held in Berkley
May 26 and 27, 1960.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey, that the Councilmen
who are able be authorized to attend this conference in
Berkley and actual and necessary expenses be allowed.
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Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
CA Woollett advised the Council that time will be needed to
prepare the proposed budget, which should be adopted prior to
July 1st and requested the Council for instructions.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that the City
Administrator be instructed to have a document ready for the
Council to study by May 24. Motion carried unanimously.
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CA Woollett advised the Council that Carl 0. Wedberg of
Southern California Edison Company wished to invite all the
Councilmen from Rosemead, who attend the California Contract
Cities meeting in Palm Springs to visit their Hospitality Room
at the Desert Inn.
CA Woollett advised the Council that the Planning Commission,
at their last meeting had authorized two requests. First,
to have the zoning map up-dated, and second, enough copies
printed for all the members of the City family.
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It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously
• carried that the City Administrator be authorized to have the
changes made on the map and order the necessary copies.
CA Woollett advised the Council that a communication had been
received from the Airport Service, Inc.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried that this communication be received and filed.
• It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried that the proposal from Pierce Disposal be received
and considered.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the rubbish
disposal proposals be referred to a closed committee made up
of members of the Council and the Chamber of Commerce.
After considerable discussion, it was decided that this
committee would be composed of two Councilmen and the City
Administrator and two or three representatives of the Chamber
of Commerce. The Mayor to appoint the Councilmen to serve on
this committee.
Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Stead. Noes.. Phinney. Absent: None.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at
10:16 o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting May 10, 1960.
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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