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CC - 07-26-60F q CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA Minutes of July 26, 1960 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead was held in the City Hall, 3954 North Rosemead Boulevard. The meeting was called to order by Mayor,Andersen at 8:06 o'clock p.m. • 1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen. The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Wendt of Hope Union Church: 2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pedersen, Armstong. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. Mayor Andersen stated that the minutes'of July 12, 1960 on page 4, Item 17 - B should be corrected to read from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the minutes of July 12, 1960 be approved as corrected. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Minutes of July 19, 1960 be approved as printed. Councilman Stead requested that the minutes include the request from Dr. Stuart H. Maude that the meetings of the Council be kept at a minimum. Councilman Phinney requested that the minutes show the number of citations issued and the locations where they were issued. After a short discussion, it was moved by Phinney, second by Lowrey, and unanimously carried that the Minutes.of July 19, 1960 be continued until until the next meeting for approval. 4.. TIME.RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. , Edwin Lindblad, 5011 Encinita Avenue, Temple City wished to know if it would be.permissible for him to address the Council even. though he was not a resident of the City. Mr. Lindblad was assured that it would be permissible. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 60-46. RODENT CONTROL. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD NOTIFYING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES OF ITS INTENTION TO AVAIL ITSELF OF RODENT CONTROL MEASURES. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey,. and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-46 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead, and unanimously carried that Resolution No. 60-46 be adopted. 6. ORDINANCE NO. 45. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF ARTICLE III.OF THE ROSEMEAD:MUNICIPAL CODE AND PROVIDING` ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney and unanimously carried that Ordinance 45 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Ordinance No. 45 be introduced. Roll call vole as.follows: Ayes Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.. 7. VACATION OF GUESS STREET,. PUBLIC HEARING.. Attorney Watson asked if the notices had been posted as required. Deputy City Clerk Armstrong stated the notices had been posted. Mayor Andersen stated that the Public Hearing was now open and requested that anyone desiring to testify stand and be sworn in. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong,'' • Arnold Bowman, 9807 East Guess Street, advised the Council that he was the original applicant. Attorney Watson asked CA Farrell if this portion of Guess Street is on the Master Plan of Highways. CA Farrell replied that it is not.. Attorney Watson asked CA Farrell if this portion of Guess Street were needed for present or future use. CA Farrell. replied that it is not needed. Mayor Andersen declared the Public Hearing closed. Attorney Watson advised the Council that it would be proper at this time to adopt a resolution vacating this portion of Guess Street.. RESOLUTION NO. 60-47.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ORDERING THE VACATION OF GUESS STREET. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution No..60-47 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, (Low .Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.' Absent: None. APPLICATIONS FOR DANCE PERMITS: THE HUT - THE BRASS LAMP. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING. CA Farrell advised the Council that a request from Robert Truman Maddox requesting that the application for the Brass Lamp be withdrawn had been received. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this request to. withdraw application be granted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Nose. Absent: None. Councilman Stead wished to know if it were correct to assume that no further dancing would take place at this location. Councilman Lowrey stated that.he had visited this location and, the dance floor has been filled with tables and chairs and • no dancing was taking place. Attorney Watson stated that if no permit is issued - dancing is of autHorized. Mayor Andersen requested those in the audience who wished to testify.to please stand and be sworn in...The Oath was administer- ed by Deputy City Clerk Armstrong.. • Vernon R. Peck, 9236 East Valley Boulevard stated that he has hired a Post Patrol officer to be on duty at all times when dancing is taking place. Fred Cron, 9213 East Valley Boulevard, stated that on many nights it is impossible to sleep due to the noise from this location. -2- Charles Heim, 4323 Peck Road, an officer from the Post Detective • Agency, stated that he had been assigned to the Hut. Mr. Heim stated.. further that he makes..a complete check of the building and parking lot every half hour.and in the four weeks that he has been on duty ,there .have been no incidents. Edwin Lindblad, 5011 Encinita Avenue, Temple City stated that.. he is not a resident of Rosemead..but that he is also a "borderline" case as he operates a dog kennel. Mr. Lindblad stated that if a business is run out of an area properly zoned for it, that in • time there will be no business left. Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, opposed•the granting of this permit. Mrs. Alice Ferl, 8652 Edmond Drive, representing the 165 women of the Society of Christian Service spoke in opposition to the granting of this permit. Lowell Wendt, pastor of Hope Union Church, representing the' membership of over 400 members of his church protested` the granting of this permit. Vernon R. Peck again addressed the Council stating that there have been no incidents at this establishment during the past four weeks. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the Public, Hearing be closed and that this matter be taken under submission until the next regular meeting. After.a short discussion, roll.call vote was as follows: Ayes: Lowrey,. Noes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney~Stead. Absent: None. It was moved by Andersen, second by Phinney, that the Public Hearing be closed&at this time the Council consider the evidence received from the Hearing Officer and the additional evidence received this evening. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:, Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Lowrey, Absent: None. After discussion, it was moved by Stead, second by Phinney, that this application for dance and entertainment permit as requested be denied. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. Councilman Lowrey abstained from voting and stated he did so because he felt the Council did not.have the full information before them. Vernon R. Peck stated that he felt the Council's action was • discriminatory as other bars are permitted to have dancing and. to deny him takes away his means of making a living. NEW BUSINESS 9. RET5CfT ITWo. 60-48. CLAIMS AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CERTAIN CLAIMS.-AND DEMANDS IN THE 436 THROUGH.462. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by that Resolution No. 60-48 be read DEMANDS. )F THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING SUM OF $4,431.12 DEMANDS NUMBERS Jackman and unanimously carried by title only.. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Stead that-Resolution-No. 60-48 be approved. J. R.,Horning, 9254 East Marshall Street requested a breakdown of expenses for the California Contract Cities Dinner Meeting hosted by the City of Rosemead.. -3- ® • CA Farrell advised the Council that an itemized bill could be obtained: • Roll call vote was as follows; Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Noee. Absent: None. 10. COMMUNICATIONS. (A) INVITATION TO BONELLI DINNER. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously • carried that this communication be received and filed. (B) INVITATION TO ROSEMEAD PARADE. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this invitation be accepted, received and noted and a reply be sent indicating the Councils intention to participate. 11. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL. Lloyd Walters, 4211 North Rio Hondo Avenue asked the City Attorney wbo has jurisdiction over liquor licenses for the City of Rosemead. Attorney Watson advised Mr. Walters that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.has jurisdiction over the entire state. Mayor Andersen asked Attorney Watson if hearings concerning alcoholic beverage licenses could be heard in the City. Attorney Watson stated he would be happy to investigate and bring more information to the Council. 12. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. Councilman Phinney asked Attorney Watson.ik the Councils decision regarding dance permits this evening could be challenged. Attorney Watson stated that it could. It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that the Mayor or the City Council appoint a committee from interested citizens of at least 5 members and ask them to make recommendations.to the City Council as to what further the Council can do by possibly a local ordinance or possibly a business license that would limit or discontinue. Stuart H. Maude, 96$9 East Valley Boulevard,.stated:that he had every confidence in the Council's'ability to make this decision. Councilman Phinney with the agreement of Councilman Stead who seconded the motion, withdre his motion. • It was moved b/ Andersen, second by Stead, that-the Council be the Committee and contact citizens and come up with findings. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, .Phinney,Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. ORDINANCE NO. 44. (2nd Reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF-ROSEMEAD AMENDING.SECTION 4220 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE., • It.was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that Ordinance No. 44 be read by title only. It was moved by Lowrey, second.by Jackman that Ordinance No. 44 be adopted. 1- 7 Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. -4- ri, 0 • CA-Farrell advised the Council that he had a letter from the Planning Commission recommending the hiring of Everett Mansur as Planning Consultant for the City. After a short discussion Mayor Andersen instructed CA Farrell to supply the Council with copies of the proposed contract by the next regular meeting. • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, that the City Administrator be authorized to make application for the 701 program. Aftera short discussion, Councilman Lowrey, with the agreement of Councilman Jackman, withdrew his motion. CA Farrell requested the Council to consider the establishment of a revolving fund to make it possible for citizens to obtain permits in the City Hall. This revolving fund could also cover the petty cash. It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that the petty cash fund be converted into a-revolving fund not to exceed $200.00 and available for making change, postage, COD deliveries and miscellaneous. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None. CA Farrell requested the Council to consider the possibility of leasing a Pitney-Bowes meter machine. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Andersen, that'the CA be authorized to get a postage meter machine, and in the absence of a.City Seal that the City Slogan.be used. R611 call vote as follows: .Ayes: Andersen-Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.. CA Farrell advised the Council that two communications had been received too late to be placed on the agenda, one from Supervisor Bonelli stating he would be unable to attend the lst Anniversery Celebration and another from the City of South El Monte commending the.City•on its hosting of'the.California_Contract Cities meeting. It was moved by Andersen, second by Stead and unanimously carried that these communications be received and filed.. R: K..McCaffree, 9271 Steele Street reminded ever one of the 1st Anniversary Celebration to be held on august 6, 1960. Attorney Watson advised the.Council that the 50 day period was • expiring in Annexation No. 10 and suggested that the Council might want to consider the possibility of dropping and-re-instituting th.is annexation. RESOLUTION 60-49. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 60-31 AND TERMINATING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read in title only. It was moved by Jackman,'second.by Andersen, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 60-50. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF.ROSEMEAD ACKNOW- LEDGING THE RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCULATE A PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY DESIGANTED AS "ANNEXATION AREA NO. 10" AND AN AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THEREOF AND APPROVING THE CIRCULATION OF THE PETITION., -5- • • It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this resolution be read in title only., it was moved'by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously carried that this resolution be adopted. It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney that the Rosemead City Council recommend to the California Contract Cities Association that the cocktail 'service at the monthly meetings be (no host) paid by those ordering refreshments as is done by the League of California Cities. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Abwent: None. R. K. McCaffree stated that the Rosemead Band would be at the Birthday Celebration from 6 p.m, to 8 p.m. It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the meeting adjourn until August 2, 1960. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. L~ -6-