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CC - 01-12-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of January 12, 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 for 8:00 o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Stead at 8:01 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Stead. 2. Present: Councilmen Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Absent: Councilman Cook. Ex officio: Woollett, Watson, Stump, Armstrong. 3. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that the minutes of December 16, 17, 22, 1959 and January 7, 1960 be approved as printed. 4. ORDINANCE NO. 14 TRANSFERRING DUTIES OF THE CITY TAX COLLECTOR TO THE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING THAT THE DUTIES OF ASSESSING PROPERTY AND COLLECTING TAXES BE PERFORMED BY THE COUNTY ASSESSOR AND COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 14 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that Ordinance No. 14 pass the first reading and be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 60-2 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $4,145.90 DEMANDS NUMBERS 130 THROUGH 150. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-2 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that Resolution No. 60-2 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. 6. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: CROSSWALK VALLEY BOULEVARD BETWEEN ROSEMEAD AND IVAR. RECOMMENDING THE HEIGHT OF FENCES WELLS STREET AND MARSHALL STREET BRIDGES BE RAISED. The Council decided to consider these two recommendations • separately. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that the crosswalk on Valley Boulevard between Ivar Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard be approved. After considerable discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. It was moved by Horning that the recommendation that the height of fences on the Wells Street and Marshall Street bridges be raised be approved, with the additional request that the County Flood Control be requested to cooperate on their fences. Motion died forlack of second. Councilman Lowrey stated that a lawsuit is pending concerning one of these bridges and that it might be preferable to withhold action pending the outcome of the law suit. Attorney Watson stated that he doubted that any action taken by the Council would have any impact on the lawsuit. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that Attorney Watson investigate this matter and report back to the Council. COUNTY 0T LOS ANGELES, BOUNDARY COMMISSION: PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 217, CITY OF EL MONTE. PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 219, CITY • OF EL MONTE. PROPOSED ANNEXATION NO. 6, CITY OF ROSEMEAD. It was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the communications concerning El Monte annexations be received and filed. Attorney Watson requested that the Council defer action on the communication concerning Rosemead Annexation No. 6 until he could study it for a few minutes. 8. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES: FIRE DEPARTMENT. Councilman Lowrey requested that this communication be read in full. This communication concerning the three platoon work schedule was read in full by CA Woollett. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. 9. 11-- Y ;rS: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION. This communication was read in full by CA Woollett. CA Woollett explained that this was simply a request for funds to continue the necessary trimming and maintenance of roadside trees for the next six months. It a-as moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that $1,043.99 be allocated to continue the roadside tree maintenance program. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. 10. IBM, MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that this maintenance agreement be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. 11. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Attorney %1ntson stated the only action necessary concerning the Communication from the Boundary Commission regarding Rosemead Annexation No. 6, would be receiving and filing of same. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. Attorney Watson introduced the following resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 60-3. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE • CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 86 AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS . It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-3 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning that Resolution , No. 60-3 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. • RESOLUTION NO. 60-4. 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. 3," AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried tha*_ Resolution No. 60-4 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that Resolution No. 60-4 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. -2- • • RESOLUTION NO. 60-5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE . CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 88 AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-5 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that Resolution No. 60-5 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: • Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. RESOLUTION NO. 60-6. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED ANNEX- ATION TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA N0. 4," AND GIVING NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OF PROTESTS THERETO. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-6 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that Resolution No. 60-6 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. CA Woollett stated that an election supplier had been retained and the forthcoming election would cost approximately $2,500.00. Councilman Buchanan wished to know how soon the Historical Committee would be appointed.. After discussion, a personnel meeting was set for 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, January 26, 1960. CA Woollett addressad the Council regarding the allocation of funds requested by the Chamber of Commerce. CA Woollett stated that at the present time the City Hall did not contain adequate space to move the Chamber office to the City Hall. He stated further that at this time he would recommend the approval of an allocation of $1,000.00 to the Chamber of Commerce with the understanding that this was an initial allocation and the Chamber is free to request additional funds. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that $1,000.00 be allocated to the Chamber of Commerce until such time as a complete budget can be worked out. Frank DiNoto, Finance Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, requested the Council to refrain as much as possible from placing limitations on the Chamber as he felt it would be detrimental to "hash out" each decision in public. Mr. DiNoto stated further that the Chamber is aware of the restrictions placed on funds allocated by the City, and complete reports and budgets will be submitted to the Council. 40 CA Woollett suggested that the Chamber draw up an agreement which would satisfy the legal and policy requirements. Lowrey withdrew his motion with his motion with the consent of Buchanan, who seconded the motion. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that upon presentation • of an agreement satisfactory to the City, the sum of $1,000.00 will be turned over to the Chamber of Commerce. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. CA Woollett stated that the Council should make some indication regarding membership in the League of California Cities. There are no dues. It was moved by Horning, second by Lowrey, that the Council approve membership in the League of California Cities. Motion carried unanimously. -3- - CA Woollett requested the Council to approve a bulk mailing • permit for the City. This permit is needed primarily for mailing official documents in the April election. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, that the payment for a bulk mailing permit be approved. Roll call vote as follows. Ayes: Buchanan, Horning, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: Cook. • CA Woollett read in full the written acceptance of the terms and conditions of Franchise Ordinance No. 13 from the Southern Counties Gas Company of California.,, it was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, that this written acceptance be accepted and filed, which motion carried unanimously. CA Woollett stated that the San Gabriel Academy, a church school had requested the City Council to grant permission to conduct their annual peanut sale. It was explained that this sale is very similar to the Girl Scout Cookie Sale, all proceeds to go to the church school. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Buchanan, and unanimously carried that this permission be granted. CA Woollett stated that he had a communication from Adams 8 Ells. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Horning, and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Next regular meeting, January 26, 1960. Meeting adjourned at 9:19 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK L 9 -4-