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CC - 08-09-60. CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of August 9, 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. • The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 3:10 o'clock p.m. 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by John Dew, Pastor, First Baptist Church. 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jark man, Lowrey, Phinney. Absent: Councilman Stead. Ex officio: Boyko, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July l9th be approved as written. Councilman Jackman stated that on page 4, item 12, paragr-. line 1, the word "is" should be changed to "if", and in paragraph 4 of the same item, second line "withdre" should be corrected to read "withdrew". Councilman Phinney stated that on page 1, item 3, paragraph 6, the last line - one "until" should be stricken. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 26th be approved as corrected. Ls. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street addressed the Council re- garding paveout on his street and was advised that the report concerning this.matter which had been requested by the Council, would be brought up under Matters from City Officials on the 'agenda. 5. INTRODUCTION OF UNDERSHERIFF - HAROLD C. MARLOWE. Mayor Andersen introduced Undersheriff Harold C. Marlowe, Capt. Pete Sutton, Lieut. Bill Baker and Deputy Bill Mead of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. Undersheriff Marlowe, stated that he wanted to extend greet- ings from Sheriff Pitchess, and the 4400 men and women of the Sheriff's Dept. He stated further that they are honored to be the law enforcement agency for the City of Rosemead. OLD BUSINESS 6. RESOLUTION N0. 60-52 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD HEARINGS. • A RESOLUTUON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PERTAINING TO THE BOLDING OF HEARINGS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL. This resolution was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, that Resolution 60-52 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 60-53. RE: NO HOST RECOMMENDATION FOR COCKTAIL SERVICE AT CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES MEETINGS. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT AT MONTHLY MEETINGS OF THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION. This resolution was-read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Jackman, second by Phinney that Resolution No. 60-53 be adopted. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Noes: None. Absent: Stead. v. PARKS AND RECREATION CONTRACT. Attorney Boyko stated that attention should be called to the weaknesses in this contract. (1) That.the Rosemead School District would be furnishing supplies rather than monies. (2) it is not made clear to whom the supplies will belong after purchase. Attorney Boyko stated further that there were no serious objections to the contract but he and Mr. Watson felt the Council should be aware of these weaknesses. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this contract be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. Mayor Andersen appointed Councilman Phinney as representative for the City. NEW BUSINESS 9. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT REQUEST CHARLOTTE STREET. CA Farrell advised the Council that a request had been re- ceived for the formation of an assessment district on Charlotte Street from Valley Blvd, to Marshall Street and he would like to have this request referred to the City Attorney. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that this reque st for formation of an assessment district be referred to the City Attorney and the City Attorney to report back to the City Council. 10. RESOLUTION NO. CLA IMS AND DEMANDS. Mayor Andersen stated t hat this it'em would be carried over • to the next meeting. 11. COMMUNICATIONS A. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: E1 Monte Annexation No. 233." B. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: E1 Monte Annexation No. 234. C. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: El Monte Annexation No. 235. D. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: El Monte Annexation No. 236. E. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: E1 Monte Annexation No. 237. F. Los Angeles County Boundary Commission. Re: El Monte Annexation No. 226. - 2 - E 0 • it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that communications A through F inclusive be received and filed. G. State of California - Division of Highways. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. This communication regarded restricting use of the San Bernar- dino Freeway effective as soon as posting is completed. • It was moved by .Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. H. California Highway Patrol - Accident Report. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. 1. City of Mirada Hills. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved 6y Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. J. County of Los Angeles - Fire Department. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. K. State of California - Division of Highways - Re: Walnut Grove Avenue. This communication was read in full by CA Farrell. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this communication be received and filed. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this Memorandum of Agreement be referred to the City Attorney. L. Petitions Re: Dance permits. All petitions and letters which had been received were read in full by CA Farrell - They were as follows: 1. Church of Christ - 11 signatures 2. Rosemead Merchants - 3 signatures 3. Baptist Church - 33 signatures 4. Mr. & Mrs. Geo. J. Molitor 12. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. • Mayor Andersen stated that anyone in the audience who wished to address the Council regarding this matter should step to the microphone and give their name and address. Paul Augustine, Jr., 1201 East Main Street, Alhambra and 132 West First Street, Los Angeles 12, stated he was repres- enting nine (9) bar owners in the City as follows: 1. Rose Room, 8772 East Valley Blvd. • 2. McHenry's, 9151 East Valley Blvd. 3. San Moritz Inn, 9030 East Valley Blvd. 4. Suzannes, 9640 East Valley Blvd. 5. The Brass Lamp, 9134 East Valley Blvd. 6. The Silver Mu , 3921 East Valley Blvd. 7. The Hut, 9236 East Valley Blvd. 3. Pauls, 9633 East Valley Blvd. 9. The Silver Dollar, 9133 East Valley Blvd. Mr. Augustine presented a petition signed by 501 persons requesting that dancing and entertainment be permitted in all establishments licensed by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in the City of Rosemead and spoke at length - 3 - 0 on this subject. • Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, reaffirmed his opposition to dance and entertainment permits. Mr. Walters spoke favor- ing more adequate lighting for the 0900 and 9000 blocks of Valley Blvd and also suggested musical streets in these two blocks and horizontal parking. Charles Cain, Governor of the Moose Lodge,,stated that if. • dancing and entertainment are banned in places where alcoholic beverages are sold the local Moose Lodge will be forced to move'out of the City rather than build a $100,000 building as they are planning at the present time. Bruce L. McMullan, 3917 N. Muscatel Avenue addressed the Council favoring dance and entertainment permits. Councilman Phinney questioned Mr, Augustine concerning some figures which he had presented concerning gross receipts at bars within the City. Reverend John Dew, First Baptist Church, stated he wished to challenge several of Mr. Augustine's statements and proceeded to do so. Rev. Dew further stated that he had been informed that some petition circulators were telling prospective signers that the City Council was planning to ban all dancing in the City of Rosemead. Roy Casares, 9513 East Guess Street, stated he would like to see the decision in this matter made disregarding the figures, that the issue should not be decided on the money factor. 13. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS: Councilman Lowrey stated that he had been handed a letter from the Moose Lodge requesting permission to erect signs at the entrances to the City of Rosemead. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that this letter be referred to the Traffic Commission to see what the Lodge has in mind and work out a method of getting this done. It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey that the Council remove from consideration the matter before itself (sitting, as a Committee of the whole)' and refer the matter of dance. permits in the City of Rosemead to the City Administrator' and City Attorney for study and possible recommendation at a later meeting. • Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. Attorney Boyko stated that an Ordinance had been drafted by the City Attorney setting a fee on appeals. The amount of the fee would have to be established by the City Council. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that the fee be set at $50.00. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes': Andersen, 40 Jackman, Lowrey,. Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. ORDINANCE N0. 46. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND REQUIRING A FILING FEE TO ACCOMPANY NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM ANY ACTION OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, This ordinance was read in full by Attorney Boyko. - 4 - • • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Ordinance No.46 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. Attorney Boyko stated another ordinance had been prepared which was designed to "clean up" the Code. ORDINANCE N0. 47. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING. CHAPTER I OF ARTICLE Ik OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL • CODE BY ELIMINATING THEREFROM REFERENCE TO NON-LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 47 be read by title only. It was moved by Phinney, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 47 be introduced. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman; Lowrey, Phinney, Noes: None. Absent: Stead. Attorney Boyko stated that pursuant to previous action by the Council a Resolution had been drafted setting up a revolving fund. RESOLUTION NO. 60-54. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FUND IN THE CITY TREASURY. This resolution was read in full by Attorney Boyko. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution No. 60-54 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent:Stead. CA Farrell advised the Council that the estimated cost for pave-out is $1,500.00 for Guess Street, $540.00 for Muscatel Avenue and $230.00 for Encinita Avenue. CA Farrell recommended that the Council repair these three streets and also go on record as not favoring pave-out in the future unless curb and gutter is complete in a block. it was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the City Council approve pave-out on Guess Street between Rio Hondo and Ellis Lane, on Muscatel Avenue, lst block north of Valley Blvd, and on Encinita Avenue between Pitkin Street and Lower Azusa Road, and that this action establish no precedent for future action. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney. Noes: None. Absent: Stead. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously carried that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:52 • o'clock p.m. Next regular meeting August 23, 1960. MAYOR TITT-CCE MR 0 - 5 -