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CC - 03-22-60CITY OF Rf`S7MFAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA. Minutes of .Marc' 22, 1960- A regular meeting of the City;Council of the City of Rose- mead was held in the City Hall, 3964 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Buchanan at 8:00 o'clock p.m. • 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Mayor Buchanan. 2. Present: Councilmen: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Absent: Councilman Cook. Ex officio: Watson, Woollett, Stump, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning and unanimously carried that the minutes of March 15, 1960, be approved as written. 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. George Mitchell, 3541 North Vane Street, President of the Rosemead Youth Association, stated that he saw that their solicitation request was on the agenda for later in the evening, but since he had another meeting to attend he would appreciate the Council's consideration at this time. These tickets will sell for $1.00 for a drawing to be held the opening day of the baseball season. CA Woollett read in full a letter from the Rosemead Youth Association requesting a solicitation permit. Councilman Horning asked if each child would be required to sell $10.00 worth of tickets. Mr. Mitchell stated that if a child sold $10.00 worth of tickets their insurance and so forth would be paid, if they did not they would have to pay their own insurance and expenses. It was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried thatthis permit be granted with the understanding that all children will be allowed to participate in the sale program regardless of the number of tickets sold. CA Woollett stated that we do not have permit forms printed at this time but will have one made up with the necessary blanks so that they may be used for all applicants. After considerable discussion it was decided that these forms should also contain an expiration date. Mr. Mitchell stated their soli it ti ld d M 1 1 60 c a on wou en ay 3, 9 . Councilman Cook arrived at this time. Paul L. Geyer, 9040 East Bentel Street, stated that some other cities require that permits be turned in to avoid future use. Mayor Buchanan stated that this seemed to be a good idea. • 5. ORDINANCE NO. 22 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROHIBITING CERTAIN DISPOSITION OF PRINTED MATERIAL. ( 2nd READING). ORDINANCE NO. 22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROHIBITING CER- TAIN DISPOSITION OF PRINTED MATERIAL ON LAWNS, YARDS AND GROUNDS. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 22 be read in title only. f It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning that Ordinance • No. 22 be adopted. Miles McManus, 9307 East Ralph Street,.stated that he was representing the Garvey Advertiser and the.Shopper, and proposed that we follow the example of Alhambra with a $50.00 permit fee and the.City Councit to provide various papers with lists every three (3) months of all people who do not want papers delivered.. Mr. McManus further stated that some houses are a censi.derable distance from the street and that if papers were thrown hard enough to reach the porch someone'could be injured. Councilman Stead stated that he would prefer a report from the Woman's Club, Jr. Woman's Club and other organizations because he did appreciate the.news.items in the so called throw-aways. Councilman Cook stated that the acceptance of.a $50.00 fee would relieve the newspapers of the responsibility for the activities that this ordinance seeks only to control. Councilman Stead stated that there was apparently some dif- ference of opinion in the meaning of the word control,... CA Woollett read in full a communication from Barton Heiligers,; Publisher, Post-Advocate. Frank Schulze, 3771 North Strang Avenue, stated that he does not want..these papers on the lawn, the porch, or at all..: Arnold Hackman, 3765 North Strang Avenue, asked if the City, did not have a litter law. Attorney Watson stated that the Code does contain Section 4230 concerning dumping, but that it was quite broad. Mr. Hackman was opposed to throw-aways..., Mayor Buchanan stated that perhaps this ordinance was too restrictive. William Scales, 9321 Evansport Drive, stated that he has paid his subscription to one of these throw-aways but understands there are not enough subscriptions in his neighborhood to warrant delivery, so he had to steal one . last weekend to be able to read the news items.. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Horning, Lowrey,. Noes: Buchanan, Stead. Absent: None. 6. RESOLUTION.NO. 60-17 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. RESOLUTION NO. 60-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE.CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS- IN THE SUM OF $2,234.50 DEMANDS NUMBERS 214 THROUGH 228. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-17 be read by title only. - It was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-17 be approved. 7; PUBLIC HEARING: ANNEXATION NO. 6. City Attorney Watson stated that Annexation No. 6, was a inhabited annexation requiring first that people in the area request permission for the circulation of petitions. Petitions are then circulated, and the City Council then conducts a Public Hearing and property owners have the opportunity to present protests. Attorney Watson asked if publication requirements had been met. City Clerk Woollett stated, yes they had. Attorney Watson asked if proper notice had been mailed to owners as shown on the last equalized assessment roll. City Clerk Woollett stated, yes, mailing requirements had been met. -2 • Attorney Watson asked if there were more than 12 registered voters residing in the area. City Clerk Woollett stated that it had been determined that there are more than 12 registered voters residing in the area. Attorney Watson stated that jurisdiction had been established and that it was in order to proceed. Attorney • ceived. protests ing. He filed by agent to made and Watson asked if any written protests had been re- City Clerk Woollett stated that several written had been received prior to the time set for hear- stated farther that affidavits had also been certain individuals withdrawing the right of an file a protest. As yet no determination has been he would recommend that this matter be continued. Mayor Buchanan asked if there was anyone present who desired to address the Council regarding this matter. There was no response from the audience. It was moved by Cook, second by Horning that the Public Hearing be continued to April 19th. Louis Johnson, 4123 Baldwin Avenug asked how this action affects residents within the area who favor becoming a part of the City of Rosemead. Attorney Watson suggested that the foregoing motion be amended to read "at 81c1clock p.m.". Amendment was agree- able to both the maker of the motion and the second. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. 7,,4 COMMUNICATIONS: LIGHTING PROGRAM: STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS. CA Woollett explained the State Division of Highways signal modification and high intensity lighting proposal. The entire program will cost $86,000. The State's share would be $45,000.00, City of Alhambra $26,500.00, City of San Gabriel $9,000.00 and the City of Rosemead $5,500.00. The Traffic Commission has recommended the adoption of this program. CA Woollett stated that Gas Tax Funds could be used for this program. Councilman Horning stated he would move adoption with one addition - that the signal at Rosemead and Valley Boulevards be made a three-way signal. Motion was second by Cook. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. ROAD DEPARTMENT: FLOOD CONTROL STORM DRAIN PROJECT. CA Woollett stated he would be hapy to write the necessary letter. Mayor Buchanan stated if there were no objections the City Administrator would be instructed to write the necessary letter giving the required information. There were no objections. S C R - 62 - STUDY: CITY STREET DEFICIENCES. • After short discussion it was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that the County be notified that the City Council recommends no alterations and that the City Council authorizes the County to submit their SCR- 62 Study in our behalf to the State. 8. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Marian Robinson, 4405 North Rosemead Blvd., told the City Council that a health problem exists in the form of 40 goats maintained by a neighbor resulting in unpleasant - 3 - 0 odors and a fly problem. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that this matter be brought to the attention of the City Administrator. Mr. R. J. Strinz, 8941 Mission Drive stated the odors are • noticable at his home also. Burl Blue, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for Good Government, stated the Committee was sorry that the Council- men had been unable to attend their last meeting and would like to extend an invitation to the Council to attend the meeting next Wednesday. Mr. Blue stated that a question had arisen which he was unable to answer and therefore he would like to ask Mayor Buchanan at this time that if he were re-elected, would he serve his full term of office? Mayor Buchanan stated that if he were re-elected he would certainly serve his term if possible, that it was his feeling that it would be "sneaky" to run then quit. John D. Phinney, 4516 N. Delta Avenue, stated that he would like to extend an invitation to everyone present to attend the meeting tomorrow night at Marshall School at 7:30 P.M. Councilman Horning stated that a special meeting of the Planning Commission was also being held at the same hour. Councilman Lowrey asked Attorney Watson to advise the-Council regarding the present status of Annexation No. 6. Attorney Watson briefly outlined the various steps which had been taken by both the City of E1 Monte and the City of Rosemead. He further outlined the choice of actions open to the.City of Rosemead. It was movedby Lowrey, second by Horning, that the.City Attorney be instructed to take legal steps and whatever is necessary to protect the City of. Rosemead. After a short discussion, with Attorney Watson explaining what is meant by a mandamus action, roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes:'None. Absent: None. Councilman Lowrey called the Council's attention to the California Contract Cities Conference to be held in Palm Springs. Councilman Lowrey stated that whether the incumb- ents or new councilmen were in office at the time, he felt • attendance was most important, therefore, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that the registrations and " reservations be made, accompanied by. the necessary fees, and that reasonable and necessary expenses be authorized for attending Councilmen. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. • CA Woollett read a communication directed to the Mayor requesting the City Council to authorize the Mayor to issue a proclaimation in reference to "Save your vision." It was moved by.Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that the Mayor be instructed to issue such a proclaimation. CA Woollett introduced C. 0. Wedberg and Keith Haley of Southern California Edison Company. Mr. Haley, Lighting Construction Engineer outlined the proposed installation of high intensity lighting for the business district on Valley Boulevard. -4- • After considerable discussion, it was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey, that this lighting program be carried out as soon as possible and that we install 55,000 mercury vapor luminaires. After considerable discussion by the Council, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Cook, Horning, Lowrey. Noes: Buchanan, Stead. Absent: None. ! Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be wise at this point to adopt Resolution No. 60-18. RESOLUTION NO. 60-18. 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 Horning, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-18 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey,second by Horning, that Resolution No. 60-18 be adopted on the condition that it is not intended to affect or terminate pending proceeding Annexation No. 6 if Annexation No. 6 is not terminated by protests of i the owners, then Annexation No. 8 is not in effect if Annexation No. 6 is terminated by protests of Z of the owners then Annexation No. 8 shall be in effect. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Cook, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: Nooe. Absent: None. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Cook, that the meeting adjourn to April 5, 1960. Councilman Lowrey stated he would like to amend his motion to change the time of meeting to 5:30 o'clock p.m. at the request of Councilman Stead. The amendment was agreeable to second and the motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:22 o'clock p.m. - Mayor . City Clerk E • -5-