CC - 02-25-64CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of February 25, 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 Councilman Jackman.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: Andersen.
Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong.
i 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 11, 1964 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman'Phinney, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of February 11, 1964
be approved as printed.
4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL
William Dobbins, 4111 Loma Avenue, Topic: Window Stickers
for fire rescue purposes.
Mayor Maude welcomed the Rosemead High School students present,
Students attending the meeting were:
Sharon Blue, 9313 DeAdalena Street,
• John Douglas, 3609 Brookline Avenue,
Lois Bushness, 3843 Muscatel Avenue,
Paula Dunlop, 9060 DeAdalena Street
Susy Bromet, 9313 DeAdalena Street,
Winnie Swanfeldt, 8728 Olney Street,
Mary Ann Santoni, 8647 Olney Street,
Carol Koll, 8742 Olney Street, and
Vicki Davis, 8545 Norwood Place.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Maude requested those in the audience desiring to be heard
on either of the next two agenda items to please stand and be
sworn. No one responded.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 127. BUSINESS LICENSING ORDINANCE.
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE
NO. 5860 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
REGULATING AND LICENSING BUSINESSES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES,"
AS AMENDED TO JANUARY 1, 1964, AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Watson advised the Council that adoption of this
ordinance would bring the city's licensing ordinance up to date on
the various amendments that have been adopted by the County.
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:06 d clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there
• were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead,
that Ordinance No. 127 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
6. ORDINANCE NO. 128. REGULATIONS FOR COUNTY PARKS
. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 50022.2 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE ORDINANCE
NO. 8354 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2301 RELATING TO RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR COUNTY PARKS, BEACHES, RECREATION CAMPS, RIDING AND HIKING
TRAILS AND OTHER RECREATION AREAS" AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.m.
No one responded and the hearing closed immediately.
Mayor Maude requested this ordinance read by title only, if there
were no objections. There were no objections.
Attorney Watson read this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney,
• that Ordinance No. 128 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. None.
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NEW BUSINESS
8. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RE: BILLIARD LICENSING ORDINANCE.
• City Administrator Farrell read in full a communication from
Jordan J. Moller requesting reconsideration of this matter.
Jordan J. Moller, 1494 Cranmer Drive, Walnut, applicant, and
Sheldon Zimmerman, 5940 East Washington, Los Angeles 22, represent-
ing Brunswick Corporation, addressed the Council regarding this
matter and requested permission to show a film.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney,
and unanimously carried, that this film be shown.
Bob Shapiro, 8929 Valley Boulevard, addressed the Council regarding
this matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Phinney, that the Council sustain the action taken
at the previous meeting regarding this matter..
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
9. TRUST AGREEMENT - TRACT NO. 28570.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that amounts had been furnished
by Hillcrest Engineering.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Phinney, second
by Councilman Jackman, that the Council approve the amount of
. the trust as $8,262.36, subject to verification by the City
Administrator that contracts have been let in amounts as indicated
in the report; approve the interest rate of 60%; approve the term
of the trust for 20 years; and approve Title Insurance and Trust
Company as trust.officer.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Stead.
Mayor Maude declared a short recess at 9:00 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Maude reconvened the meeting at 9:07 o'clock p.m.
is 10. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES FIFTH ANNUAL SEMINAR.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Fifth
Annual Seminar is to be held in Palm Springs, May 14-17, 1964,
and reservations should be made as soon as possible to insure
accommodations close to the conference center.
ll. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD STREET LIGHTING STUDY.
City Administrator Farrell presented a report to the Council
showing costs of an Edison Company owned above ground system
and a City owned below ground system. City Administrator Farrell
advised the Council that it would be necessary to create a new
zone prior to February 1, 1965 if this project is to be undertaken.
• Following discussion, Mayor Maude requested the staff to contact
property owners that would be involved during the summer.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 64-17. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $68,411.26 DEMANDS
NUMBERS 2666 THROUGH 2692.
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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 Treasurer Hugh Foutz read this resolution by title only
and presented a summary of expenditures. .
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Stead,
• that Resolution No. 64-17 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 6.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the
• Planning Commission recommended approval of this proposed zone
change.
Mayor Maude ordered the public hearing set for March 24, 1964, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
B. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1)9. LOT SPLIT ORDINANCE.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe requested that the Council
defer action on this matter pending a ruling from the County
Counsel and City legal counsel.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred, if there were no
objections. There were no objections.
C. AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 124. LAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST.
Planning Commission Secretary Wroe.advised the Council that the
• Planning Commission recommended that this ordinance be amended
to include all developments in all zones. As presently drawn
only lot splits and subdivisions are covered.
It was moved by Stead, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried, that the Council instruct the City Attorney to draft
the necessary ordinance to effect this change.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
14. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
• 15. A. HOPE UNION CHURCH.
This communication commending the Walnut Grove Avenue - Marshall
Street project was read in full by City Administrator Farrell.
B. CITY OF DOWNEY. RESOLUTION RE: COLLIER-UNRAH TRANSPORTATION
ACT.
This resolution urging amending of the Collier-Unrah Local
Transportation Development Act to eliminate or make less burden-
some the "Matching Fund" provision at the next legislative session
was presented by City Administrator Farrell.
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Following discussion, Mayor Maude requested that the City Attorney
prepare a similar resolution for consideration by the Council
at the next regular meeting.
C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. (Not on agenda)
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this was
a notification of the March 19, 1964 meeting, to be hosted by
the City of Beverly Hills.
D. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT (Not on agenda)
E. ROY CASARES (Not on agenda)
The two foregoing communications were presented by City
Administrator. Both communications requested the City to
oppose Assembly Bill 46 which proposes to combine all school
districts, except districts provided for by city charter.
Following discussion, Mayor Maude requested the City Attorney
to prepare a resolotion opposing Assembly Bill 46 for presentatior
at the next regular meeting.
16. TIME RESERVED FOR
THE COUNCIL.
Bob Shapiro, 8929
Harry Buchanan, 3
17. MATTERS FROM CITY
THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
Valley Boulevard. Topic: Agenda notification
and salaries for councilmen.
921 Ivar Avenue, Topic: Salaries for Council
men.
OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Economic Development Committee has recommended the preparation of
an industrial site brochure at a cost not to exceed $300.00.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman, second
by Councilman Stead, that the Council approve the preparation of
an industrial site brochure at a cost not to exceed $300.00.
is Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
B. City Administrator Farrell requested the Council to permit
the City Administrator to set public hearing dates on zone change
cases.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Mayor Maude, that
the City Administrator be authorized to set the Council public
hearings on zone change cases.
It was moved Ly Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Jackman,
that the motion be amended by adding, conditional on City Counci'
• receipt of factual data at least 10 days prior to hearing.
Roll call vote on the amendment as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
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Roll call vote on the motion as amended, as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that in
conformance with previously established Council policy, he had
requested the Attorney to prepare a resolution protesting the
issuance of an Alcoholic Beverage License at 8902 Valley Boulevard.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROTESTING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
LICENSE AT 8902 EAST VALLEY BOULEVARD.
Mayor Maude requested this resolution read by title only, if
there were no objections. There were no objections.
City Administrator Farrell read this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Stead, second by Councilman Phinney,
that Resolution No. 64-18 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
0. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
resolution of commendation for Olympic Star Bill Disney had been
prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 64-19. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION
City Administrator Farrell read this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman Phinney,
that the Council adopt Resolution No. 64-19 and that a copy be
Perma-plaqued and presented to Mr. Disney.
Roll call vote as follows:
0 AYES: Councilmen: Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Andersen.
E. Councilman Stead advised the Council that the box listing cit,,
officials had been reduced in the December newsletter.
Mayor Maude requested City Administrator Farrell to include the
complete listing in the next issue of the newsletter.
It was moved by Councilman Phinney, second by Councilman Stead,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 10:15 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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