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CC - 03-26-63V ~ f t CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of March 26, 1963 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 Andersen 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 Reverend Gerard Kaye of the Community Methodist Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. • Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Foutz, Wroe, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. MARCH 12, 1963-REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 1963-ADJOURNED MEETING Councilman Maude requested that the minutes of March 12, 1963 be corrected on page 3, item 9, paragraph 2, last line, the first word "of" should be "to". It was moved by Maude, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 12, 1963 be approved as corrected. It was moved by Jackman, second by Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of March 19, 1963 be approved as printed. 0 4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Andersen advised the audience that the next two items on the agenda were public hearings and requested anyone desiring to be heard regarding either matter to please stand and be sworn in. No one responded. • 5. 8200 - 8500 BLOCKS ARTSON STREET, NORTH SIDE, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a petition has been filed representing 71% of the front footage in this area. Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:07 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing was closed. C 3-26-63 0 It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. 6. 8500 BLOCK SHEA PLACE, BOTH SIDES, CURB, GUTTER AND APPROACH INSTALLATION. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions • have been filed representing 100% of the front footage on the north side of the street and 92% of the front footage on the south side of the street. Mayor Andersen declared the p ublic hearing open at 8:08 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed. It was moved by Stead, second by Maude, and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7: GENERAL PLAN DISCUSSION. PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT. RE: BENTEL STREET EXTENSION. is Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the Commission had voted unanimously to leave the proposed Bentel Street extension from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue in the General Plan. It was moved by Maude, second by Andersen, that the proposed Bentel Street extension from Ivar Avenue to Muscatel Avenue be deleted from the Genera) Plan. Frank DiNoto, representing the owners of the property involved requested this proposed extension deleted from the General Plan. Planning Commission Chairman Joe Wilt addressed the Council favoring this proposed extension. Planning Commissioner Harry Buchanan and Traffic Commissioner Harry Tullar addressed the Council favoring deletion of the proposed extension from the General Plan. is Councilman Stead requested property affected by this ownership. that the record show that the proposed extension is in asingle Following considerable discussion, roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Maude. Noes: Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Absent: None. NEW BUSINESS 8. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT. Mayor Andersen introduced Jack Adams, Chamber of Commerce President. . Mr. Adams introduced Mr. W. G. Nichols, new Chamber Manager and Mrs. Nichols. Mr. Adams presented a summary of Chamber activities for 1962 and the adopted budget for 1963. Mr. Adams requested that the City continue their support of the Chamber in the amount of $500. per month. Mayor Andersen expressed the appreciation of the Council for this report and welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Nichols to Rosemead, extending birthday wishes to Mrs. Nichols. - 2 - • 0 9. 0 10 0 • 11. 12. C 3-26-63 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION. PLOT PLAN 120. M. S. KALMIKOV Planning Commission Secretary Wroe advised the Council that the plot plan submitted proposed the division of this parcel into four separate parcels. There are four existing dwelling units. Three of the parcels would be less than the minimum lot requirement of 5000 square feet when ingress and egress area is deducted. Following considerable discussion, Attorney Watson advised the Council that this matter could only be granted by zone exception and the applicant should be so notified. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that the Council sustain the Planning Commission decision with reference to Plot Plan 120. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. RESOLUTION N0. 63-21. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $7,352.07 DEMANDS NUMBERS 2044 THROUGH 2072. Mayor Andersen 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. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney, that Resolution No. 63-21 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Maude, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS None. COMMITTEE REPORTS. A. Councilman Maude reported that the Park Board was to have had an election at their last meeting but only five voting members were present and they were unable to hold their election. B. Councilman Maude stated that the Economic Development Committee sub-committees for Beautification and Parking are now functioning. The Beautification Committee is just getting started and the Parking Committee is going "full speed ahead". C. Councilman Stead advised the Council that the R-3 Develop- ment Study Committee would meet at 5:15 o'clock p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 1963, and that Frank DiNoto had been elected Chairman of this committee. COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. CITY OF COMMERCE - RESOLUTION RE: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES. City Administrator Farrell summarized this resolution - 3 - • C 3-26-63 0 which requested the cooperation of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to not issue any additional licenses in the City of Commerce and to gradually reduce the number of licensed premises within the City by not allowing additional licenses when existing licensees cease to do business. • Following discussion, this communication was received and filed. B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RE: WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE This communication was summarized by City Administrator Farrell. This conference to be held in Los Angeles, April 7-9., 1963 deals with the Sister City program. This communication was received and filed. C. WEST COVINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. RE: SENATE BILL 845. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication was in support of Senate Bill 845, the "Sunday Closing Law". It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, that this communication be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Andersen stated that a similar request has been sent to the Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Phinney, with the agreement of second, withdrew his motion. Following further discussion, this communication was received and filed. D. ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE COMMITTEE. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that this communication stated that a parade had not been held this year but plans are being laid for next year. E. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. RE: ASSEMBLY BILL 1958. • City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this communication informed the Council that the Board of Supervisors had moved to support Assembly Bill 1958 which recommends changing the Mayo-Breed Formula from a 55-45 split to a 60% south and 40% north sharing of gas taxes collected. It was moved by Phinney, second by Maude, and unanimous]y carried, that a resolution be prepared supporting Assembly Bill 1958 and endorsing the action taken by the Board of Supervisors. F. EDITH SELWAY, RE: TWO HOUR TIME LIMIT PARKING (Not on agenda) This communication requesting extension of the two hour parking to three hour parking or the issuing of courtesy • cards for patrons of Mrs. Selway's Beauty Shop receiving permanents, was read in full by Mayor Andersen. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that signatures of 83 patrons were attached to this request. Following discussion, Mayor Andersen requested the City Administ- rator to write to Mrs. Selway and explain that there are no time limit restrictions across the street. - 4 - C 3-26-63 14. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Roger Anselmi, 8307 East Artson Street, made inquiry regarding the improvements which are to be installed on his street. (Item 51 0 P Mr. Anselmi was advised to contact the City Administrator regarding this matter. 15. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. A. Councilman Phinney stated that he felt the Edison Company was to be commended for the improvements being constructed under their power lines adjacent to Wells School. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Edison Company is installing sidewalks at this location, as well as curbs and gutters. B. Councilman Stead requested that in order that the Council may have more nearly adequate time for careful deliberation of all matters related to the Annual Budget of the City, and to arrange dates so that all Councilmen and others may attend all study sessions, would it be possible to have the 1963-64 budget material ready for a first study session by the Council no later than Tuesday, May 14, 1963. The first budget study session in 1962 was held by the Council on May 15, 1962. The final sessions were on June 26 and June 29-- and that late date rather crowds it for the July 1 effective date! C. Mayor Andersen requested that the agendas be revised to carry more information to the Council. Councilman Maude requested that any revision of the agenda allow adequate space for making notes on the agenda. 0 It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK 0 - 5 -