CC - 03-10-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of March 10, 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 8:01 o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Loren Rightmeier.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Gerard Kaye of the
Community Methodist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Beverly, Farrell, Wroe, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 25, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
that the minutes of February 25, 1964, be approved as printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None.
Mayor Maude welcomed the Rosemead High School students present.
Students attending the meeting were:
Peggy Bond, 4544 Sultana Avenue,
Georgia Parker, 3177 Rosemead Place,
Phil Truman, 9520 DeAdalena Street,
Judy Allen, 2534 Potrero Avenue, El Monte,
Dave Brown, 4441 Halifax Street, El Monte,
Curt Scheidemantle, 4412 Halifax Street, El Monte,
Steve Hamilton, 3537 Marybeth Avenue,
Grant Matsuzaki, 1619 Havenpark Avenue, El Monte,
Dan Washburn, 4457 La Presa Avenue,
Lorna Rightmeier, 8724 Valley Boulevard,
Albert DiGiovanna, 1250 Merced, El Monte,
Jim Wigton, 4832 Willard Avenue,
• Jim Talley, 9324 DeAdalena Street, and
Bob Hart, 1136 South Gladys, San Gabriel.
Mayor Maude, with consent of Council, informed Mr. John P. Aiken
that he could address the Council at this time.
John P. Aiken, 1616 South Belmont, West Covina, requested the
Council to withdraw their protest to his application for an
Alcoholic Beverage License at 8902 East Valley Boulevard.
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Mr. Aiken indicated he wished to operate a "Hofbrau" type
establishment and would be willing to change his application
to an application for a conditional license, (conditional on
being primarilly a food establishment).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
• Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard on the next item
to please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
5. STEELE STREET - CUL-DE-SAC EAST OF GERNERT STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this project
has been completed, with assessments totaling $592.75.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:13 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET SUPERINTEND-
ENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (STEELE STREET - CUL-DE-SAC
EAST OFGERNERT STREET.)
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney,
that Resolution No. 64-20 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stea:
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
® 6. ORDINANCE NO. WATER SUFFICIENCY.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REQUIRING CERTIFICATES OF
WATER SUFFICIENCY, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. III, AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that he is con-
ferring with the Fire Department on this proposed ordinance and
requested that the Council defer action at this time.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
7. WINDOW STICKERS FOR FIRE RESCUE PURPOSES.
O City Administrator Farrell read in full communications from
Mr. William Dobbins of the Moose Lodge and from Chief Barton of
the Fire Department.
Chief Jack Jensen of the Fire Department advised the Council
that.a program of this type needs the assistance and support of
local organizations and requested the Moose Lodge to work with
the Fire Department.
Mayor Maude requested City Administrator Farrell to arrange a
conference on this matter in the immediate future.
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NEW BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 124 - LAND
DEVELOPMENT TRUST.
Attorney Beverly adivsed the Council that this ordinance was
not yet prepared as furthur study is needed to obtain and fulfill
the Planning Commission's desires in the matter.
• City Administrator Farrell suggested that this matter be held
in abeyance until a need arises at which time the ordinance
can be amended.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter held in abeyance, if there were
no objections. There were no objections.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 64-21. RE: COLLIER-UNRUH LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE-
QUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE COLLIER-UNRUH LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this resolution had
• been prepared pursuant to Council action at their last meeting.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Resolution No. 64-21 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stea
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 64-22. ASSEMBLY BILL 46.
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING
ASSEMBLY BILL 46 INTRODUCED AT THE 1964 EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF
THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.
Attorney Beverly advised the Council that this resolution had
been prepared pursuant to Council action at their last meeting.
Mayor Maude requested thi resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Beverly read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman,
that Resolution No. 64-22 be adopted.
it Roll call vote.as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, S*F-
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 64-23. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $20,765.09 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 2693 THROUGH 2720.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only and
a summary of expenditures presented, if there were no objections.
There were no objections.
. City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only and
presented a summary of expenditures.
Following discussion, City Administrator Farrell was instructed
to compile a report showing the number of ambulance responses
in the city and the percentage paid for by recipients of the
service.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Resolution No. 64-23 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
12. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. APPROVAL OF KEY CLUB PROGRAM.
Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council, that the
Commission recommended approval of the Key Club safety project
to install double face "walk your bike" signs at crosswalks.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney,
and unanimously carried, that this project be approved.
B. ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES.
Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that the
• Commission recommended the installation of two additional on-
street parking spaces. One in front of 9048 Valley Boulevard
made possible by the recent relocation of a fire hydrant and
the other on the east side of Rosemead Boulevard south of Valley
Boulevard due to the closing of a driveway entrance.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Jackman;
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
13. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
• 14. A. JOHN P. AIKEN. RE: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE PROTP`
(See page 1, item 4.)
B. CITY OF REDONDO BEACH. RE: SMOKING.
City Administrator Farrell read this communication in full. This
communication urged support of stronger legislation with respect
to minors smoking.
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Following discussion, the Council indicated they felt the League
should be given the opportunity to study this matter before
action is taken by this Council.
15. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
• None.
16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Attorney Beverly read in full a communication from Lois V. White,
Attorney at law, 9202 Guess Street, regarding the overnight
parking ordinance. Attorney Beverly advised the Council that
65 signatures were appended supporting this communication.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter referred
to the Traffic Commission, if there were no objections. There
were no objections.
B. Administrative Assistant Wroe advised the Council that bid
specifications for a city car had been compiled,.
• Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Andersen that the Council approve the specificati.on!;
as presented, and authbize publication for bids.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: Stead.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the City
Engineer has recommended a 56 foot cul-de-sac at the terminus
of Earle Street north of Norwood Place. Right-of-way has been
acquired for completion of this cul-de-sac with.the exception of
one parcel on the west side. This one property owner has refused
to dedicate.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude ordered this matter referred to
• the Planning Commission, if there were no objections. There were
no objections.
D. Councilman Stead advised the Council of some statements which
has appeared in the newspapers attributed to Supervisor Bonelli
regarding service costs.
Following discussion, the City Administrator was instructed to
continue the current policy of evaluating costs of county service-
vs. private contractor.
E.Councilman Phinney requested that the record show that his "aye"
vote approving specifications for a city car and authorizing
publication for bids, signified that he favors formal bid
procedure but that his opposition to purchase of a city car
remains unchanged.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Andersen.
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 9:11 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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