CC - 09-02-60 - Special Meeting• CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
Minutes of September 2, 1960
A special meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boule-
vard. The meeting was called to order at 6:52 o'clock p.m.
. by Mayor Andersen.
In compliance with Government Code Section 54956, written
notice of such meeting was mailed to the Alhambra Post Advocate
the only newspaper which has requested written notice, and
also to all the Councilman.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Stead.
2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Farrell, Watson, Stump, Phillips.
3. There were no minutes for approval.
4. SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICE:
Due to the fact that Resolution No. 60-39 had been changed
somewhat in form the California Highway Patrol requested
that the Resolution submitted by them but not changed in
form or content. This Resolution was adopted in compliance
with the California Highway Patrol's request.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously
carried that Resolution 60-36 as written before be rescinded
and the new Resolution No. 60-59 be adopted.
5. DANCING PERMITS:
Mayor Andersen stated that this meeting has to do with the
considering of dancing and entertainment in the City of
Rosemead. This matter came up several weeks ago and has
grown and grown, and it is time for it to be decided.
Attorney Watson stated that the Council had been given copies
of ordinances from various cities pertaining to dancing and
entertainment in their respective cities.
Attorney Watson further stated that at present Rosemead is
under the Los Angeles County's Ordinance No. 5860 which
• permits dancing and entertainment in places licensed by the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.
Various alternatives stated by Attorney Watson were as follows:
1) Rosemead is now under the hearing officer procedure,
a) could restrict entertainment, but would still require
licensing.
b) would prohibit dancing in certain establishments.
2) El Monte's ordinance has various regulations placed on
Cabaret dancing.
3) Burbank's ordinance prohibits all dancing except in a
"dine and dance" restaurant.
4) Whittier's ordinance prohibits all dancing without respect
to the service of alcoholic beverages.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that Lt. Broadus and Sgt.
Kinsman from the Los Angeles County Sheriff License Detail
were present. He further pointed out that the Council will
give everyone in the audience an opportunity to speak.
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• CA Farrell read in full a communication from Paul Augustine,
Jr., an attorney representing nine bar owners in the city
The following people addressed the Council favoring dancing
places where alcoholic beverages are served.
Mr. Kenneth McHenry, 9151 East Valley Blvd.
Mrs. Battaglia, Club Suzanne, 9640 East Valley Blvd.
Loretta Maddox, Brass Lamp, 9134 East Valley Blvd.
Elma Castle, Larry's Cafe, 9424 East Valley Blvd.
Mr. Battaglia, Club Suzanne, 9640 East Valley Blvd.
Pat Cirullo, Rose Room, 8772 East Valley Blvd.
Albert Phillips, The Hut, 9236 East Valley Blvd.
Harry Tullar, 8919 East Bentel Avenue
The following persons addressed the Council opposing dancing
where alcoholic beverages are sold.
Mr. Whitney Booth, 9318 East Guees St.
Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue
Rafael Galceran, Sr., 3944 North Rosemead Blvd.
Rev. John Dew, Baptist Church
Alice Ferl, 8652 East Admond Drive
Mrs. Martin, 3723 North Rio Hondo Avenue
The following persons addressed the Council favoring the
best interests of the community.
Richard Sharpe, 9019 East Newby Avenue
Jack Horning, 9254 East Marshall St.
Thelma McComb, 8602 East Edmond Drive
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously
carried that the audience participation in this discussion
be consluded at this time.
Councilman Lowrey stated that businesses licensed by the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board are legitimate business and
we need to regulate, but not take away.
Councilman Phinney stated he would like to have a committee
made up of Lloyd Walters, Harry Tullar and Jack Horning
consider the data and report through the City Administrator.
Councilman Stead referred to Mr. Augustine's letter once
again and would like to see this matter on the ballot to
let the people express themselves.
Councilman Lowrey stated this is the responsibility of the
Council and does not need to be on the ballot.
• Councilman Jackman expressed his views that it is the Council's
responsibility, and also that the bar owners expressed their
desire to work with the Council to maintain orderly conduct
in their businesses.
Councilman Phinney asked the City Administrator what an
election would cost and what would the procedure be.
CA Farrell answered that the cost would be somewhere in the
• vicinity of $8U0.00 to $1,000.00.
Attorney Watson explained they would adopt a resolution and
proposed ordinance to be placed on the ballot.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead that no dancing
shall be held, engaged in, or participated in at any place
or premises licensed by the State Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board except non-profit and fraternal organizations.
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• After a short discussion a substitute motion was made by
Phinney, seconded by Lowrey that our City Attorney draw
up a proposed ordinance to go before the people of Rosemead
on the ballot, following along the lines of the Municipal
Code of the City of Burbank.
Attorney Watson recognized the substitute motion as being
in order.
• After a short discussion the roll call vote on the substitute
motion was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: None.
It was moved by Lowrey that we reconsider the previous motion.
Motion died for lack of a second.
At this time Attorney Watson read some of the conditions in
the Burbank Ordinance and the following changes were made.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman and unanimously
carried that we insert a seating capacity of 60 persons
instead of 200 persons in Section 7504B.
it was moved by Stead, duly seconded and unanimously carried
that the dance floor be 200 feet instead of 400 feet in
Section 7504C.
It was moved by Stead, second by Lowrey and unanimously
carried that there be an exception added for non-profit
organizations and fraternal clubs.
Mayor Andersen declared a 10 minute recess at this time for
the Attorney to draw up this ordinance and resolution.
Meeting reconvened at 10:15 o'clock p.m.
Attorney Watson explained the resolution as presented to the
Council and also defined "Dine and Dance Restaurant" from
the Burbank Code.
It was moved by Jackman that we reconsider this resolution
and proposed ordinance. Motion died for lack of a second.
Attorney Watson read in full Resolution No. 60-6o.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ORDERING, CALLING AND PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 8, 1960, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF SAID CITY A PROPOSAL REGULATING
PUBLIC DANCING IN CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
• ROSEMEAD AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE SAID ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL
STATEWIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead, that we adopt
Resolution No. 60-60. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Jackman. Absent: Lowrey.
It was moved by,Mayor Andersen and unanimously carried that
the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:27 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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