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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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