CC - 03-24-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD,.CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of March.24; 1964
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was
held in the Council Chambers, 8815 East Valley Boulevard. The
meeting was called to order by Mayor Maude at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Phinney.
The Invocation was delivered by Jim Campbell of the Baptist
Men's Club.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
Absent: Councilmen: Stead.
Ex officio: Beverly, Cushman, Farrell Wroe, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 10, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman,Andersen,
that the minutes of.March 10, 1964, be approved as printed.
Roll cast vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Stead.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
• None.
Mayor Maude welcomed students attending the meeting. Rosemead
High School Students present were:
Winnie Swanfeldt, 8728 Olney Street,
Carol Koll, 8742 Olney Street, and
Vickie Davis, 8545 Norwood Place.
PUBLICHEARINGS
5. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 6.
Mayor Maude requested anyone v6shing to be heard on this matter
to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by
• Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.
Factual data was presented by Planning Advisor Cushman. Advisor
Cushman informed the Council that the Planning Commission re-
commended that this change of zone be approved.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m.
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Mr. Mau, owner of property across Lower Azusa Road from the
subject property, and
Ron Wilson, 1014 Las Tunas Drive, a realtor, addressed the Council.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing closed at 8:14 o'clock p.m.
• It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen,
that this proposed zone change from R-1 to M-1-D be approved
and the City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary
ordinance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Stead.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. REPORT. RE: AMBULANCE SERVICE.
• City Administrator Farrell reported that the total number of
ambulance calls in the City for 1962-63 was 223. Of these calls,
114 were paid for by the patients, 24 were dry runs and the
remainder of the calls were billed to the City at a total cost
of $1,758.
Following discussion, the City Administrator was requested to
review the present ambulance plan and formulate a recommendation.
NEW BUSINESS
7. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLOT PLAN NO. 156.
The letter of appeal was read in"full by City Administrator
Farrell.
Diagrams of the area were displayed and an explanation provided
• by Planning Commission Secretary Wroe.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Jackman, that the Council affirm the deci-
sion of the Planning Commission that this plot plan be denied.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Stead.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 64-24. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $12,890.13
• DEMANDS NUMBERS 2721 THROUGH 2736.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and
a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
Administrative Assistant Wroe read this resolution by title only
and presented a summary of expenditures.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Resolution Noi 64-24 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen; Jackman, Maude, Phinney,
None.
Stead.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
9. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - EARLE STREET CUL-DE-SAC.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended that the right-of-way necessary
to complete the cul-de-sac at the terminus of Earle Street
north of Norwood Place be acquired through dedication, purchase
or condemnation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
• by Mayor Maude, that the Council authorize the City Attorney and
the City Administrator to take all necessary steps to acquire
sufficient right-of-way to provide for a 28 foot cul-de-sac
curb radius and an additional 5 foot parkway for installation
of a 4 foot sidewalk adjacent to curb.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen : Stead.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:05 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:19 o'clock p.m.
• Mayor Maude stated if there were no objections, the rules would
be waived at this time and Mr. Sam Pugliss permitted to address
the Council. There were no objections.
Mr. Sam Pugliss, 3135 Rosemead Place, addressed the Council
regarding underground explosions in his area.
City Administrator Farrell was requested to contact Standard Oil
Company and investigate test shots being made in the area.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
City Administrator Farrell presented the following recommendations
from the Economic Development Committee:
• I. That the Planning Commission be requested to study the
provisions of the zoning ordinance to determine the
strength of the ordinance with respect to illegal con-
versions to additional units in multiple zones and
conversions of guest houses and garages to rental units
in the R'-1 zone. (it is suggested that the Newsletter
cover the penalty provisions.)
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2. That the City strictly enforce the,.provisions of the
zoning ordinance with respect to illegal conversions
to additional units within the R Tone's;.
3. That.the Economic. Development committee reaffirm its
stand with respect to overnight parking, diie to the
police problem and street cleaning, the Committee
sugggests that a fee permit be issued only;~when the
S applicant can show. that there is no possible.way to
provide off street parking and that the peemittee be
required to park in front of his own phoperty.
Following discussion; Mayor Maude ordered the first two
recommendations.referred to:the Planning:Commission,and the
third recommendation.referred to the Traffic Commission, if
there we're no objections: There were no objections.
COMMUN I CAT I GINS
il. A. A. H. LARKIN. RE: FIRE RE
This communication thanking the
• for services rendered, was read
Farrell.
B. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE:
3CUE SERVICE.
Fire Department Rescue Unit
in full by City Administrator
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BOIND ISSUE,
This Communication requested the League of California Cities to
submit their report on the Flood Control District Storm Drain
Deficiency Survey by April 15 to enable submission of a bond
issue to the voters on the November ballot was read in full by
City Administrator Farrell.
C. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE. (Not on agenda)
This communication and resolution endorsing the proposed 1964
Storm Drain Bond Issue was read in full by City Administrator
Farrell.
Mayor Maude requested Attorney Beverly to
• for possible endorsement by the City of R
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that
drafted was not applicable to the City of
D. ORDER OF DE MOLAY. ARCADIA CHAPTER.
check this re olution
Dsemead.
this resolution as
Rosemead.
(Not on agenda)
This communication requesting a waiver of that portion of the
fireworks ordinance requiring that the permanent meeting place
of an organization be within the City was read in full by City
Administrator Farrell.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that a waiver could not be
granted but that the ordinance could be revised or rescinded.
In view of the foregoing statement by Attorney Beverly, the
request was withdrawn.
• E. NORMAN P. MURRAY, MAYOR. CITY OF BELLFLOWER. (Not on agenda)
Mayor Maude presented this request for support of Mayor Murray
to the office of Treasurer of the California Contract Cities
Association.
Following dsicussion, Mayor Maude polled the Council regarding
this request as there is another candidate for this office. The
Council indicated their support of Mayor Murray for this office.
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12. TIME RESERVED FDR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL;
None;
13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that bids received
for a city automobile were as follows:
El Monte Motors-Ford $2,522.00
Lyle Puckett-Ford $2,591.76
San Marino Motors-Ford $2,607.00
Moran Motors-Plymouth $2,607.40
Ellico- Ford $2,629.82
El Monte Dodge $2,630.62
Lees- Plymouth $2,815.08
Dorweiler- Chevrolet $2,914.08
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that only
$2,350.00 was budgeted for an automobile.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney,
and carried, that the Council reject all bids and the specificatic
• be rewritten for a dependable transportation vehicle.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Andersen, that the foregoing matter be reconsidered.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Phinney.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Stead.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Andersen, that the Council accept the low
bid and appropriate the $172. additional funds needed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
S NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
B. Councilman Andersen reques
making of reservations for
Seminar in Palm Springs.
Andersen, Jackman, Maude.
Phinney.
Stead.
ted that the Council authorize the
the California Contract Cities
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second
by Councilman Jackman, that reservations and registrations be
authorized for 5 Councilmen, 3 Planning Commissioners, the City
Administrator and City Treasurer for May 14 through 17 and for
the Administrative Assistant for May 15 through 17.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Stead.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Phinney
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 10:12 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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