CC - 07-12-60CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
Minutes of July 12, 1960
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was held in the City Hall, 3964 North Rosemead Boulevard.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Andersen at 8:00
o'clock p.m.
1. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Jackman.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Danskin.
2. Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Watson, Farrell, Stump, Pederson, Armstrong.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously
carried that the minutes of June 17, 1960, be approved as
printed.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously
carried that the minutes of June 21, 1960, be approved as
printed.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously
carried that the minutes of June 28, 1960, be approved as
printed.
4. TIME RESERVED.FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO-ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. 60-39, ANNEXATION NO. 9.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-39. RESOLUTION GIVING NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ANNEXATION TO CITY OF ROSEMEAD OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND DESIGNATED "CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ANNEXATION AREA NO. 9" AND GIVING NOT.ICE~OF TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING,OF PRDTESTS.THERETO.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously
carried that Resolution 60-39 be read in title only.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-39 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 60-40 ADOPTING CITY SLOGAN.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING A CITY SLOGAN.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey, that Resolution
No. 60-40 be adopted. Resolution No. 60-40 was read in full
by CA Farrell. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen,
Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 60-41 APPOINTING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPOINTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
Resolution No. 60-41 was read in full by CA Farrell.
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It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-41 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes.:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 60-42 AUTHORIZING SALARY INCREASE FOR.DEPUTY
CITY CLERK.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
INCREASING SALARY OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried that Resolution No. 60-42 be read iA.title only.
.It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-42 be adopted. Roll,call vote as follows: Ayes:.
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
-Councilman. Phinney abstained from voting.
NEW BUSINESS:
AA REESOLUTIONOOF6TTHE3CRITYTCOUNCILDOFTTHEACITYIOFFIROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING RENTAL OF PREMISES FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-42 be read in title only.
Councilman Phinney requested that this resolution be read
in full.
Resolution No. 60-43 read in full by CA Farrell.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-43 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman,.Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 33. ESTABLISHING PLACE OF MEETING.
.ORDINANCE NO. 33. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AMENDING SECTION 2701 OF THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND
PROVIDING FOR THE PLACE FOR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
Ordinance No. 33 was read in full by Attorney Watson.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey that this Ordinance
be adopted.
After a short discussion this Ordinance was amended to include
all. meetings of the various Commissions. Roll call vote as
follows: Ayes; Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead.
Noes: None. Absent: None.
• 11. RESOLUTION NO. 60-44. DISCONTINUING EMPLOYMENT.. (WOOLLETT)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING TERMINATION OF FIDELITY BOND OF WILLIAM WOOLLETT, JR.
Resolution No. 60-44 was read. in full by Attorney Watson.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Lowrey and unanimously
carried that this resolution be adopted,
• 12. RESOLUTION NO. 60-45 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $4,149.93
DEMANDS NUMBERS 414 THROUGH 435.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimously
carried that Resolution No. 60-45 be read in title only, and
a summary of expenditures be given by CA Farrell.
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• It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that Resolution
No. 60-45 be approved. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jacitman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
13. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT.
Attorney Watson explained that this was an amendment to the
original contract.
• It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that the Mayor
and CA be authorized to execute this agreement. Roll call
vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
14. DANCE PERMIT RECOMMENDATIONS.
The recommendations of the Hearing Officer regarding applic-
ation for a dance permit for the Brass Lamp were read in full
by CA Farrell.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman that this item be
continuted until the next regular meeting.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that they may confine
their considerations to the record or they may receive
additional evidence.
Councilman Phinney proposed a substitute motion that the
Council receive additional information and set a date for
hearing.
Councilman Phinney then withdrew his proposed motion.
It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney that the foregoing
motion be amended that the Council receive additional evi-
dence if any is forthcoming at the next regular meeting.
Roll call vote on the amendment was as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Lowrey, Absent: None.
Roll call vote on the motion as amended was as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: Lowrey, Absent:
None.
Recommendations of the Hearing Officer regarding the applicant
for a dance permit at The Hut were read in full by CA Farrell.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that this item be
continued until the next regular meeting at which time the
Council will receive additional information if any is forth-
comming. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jack-
man, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
15. COMMUNICATIONS:
A. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
RE. PROPOSED INCORPORATION OF NORWOOD.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman, and unanimously
carried that this communication be received and filed.
B. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
• SAN GABRIEL ANNEXATION NO. 10,60-4•.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Jackman and unanimously
carried that this communication be received and filed.
C. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - JULY MEETING.
This communication was read in full by CA Farrell.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman and unanimous-
ly carried that this communication be received and noted
and Councilmen desiring to attend make reservations with
the Deputy City Clerk.
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• 16. TIME,RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO DESIRE TO ADDRESS
THE COUNCIL.
None
17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead that Willietta
Kunz be appointed to serve on the Planning Commission
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to fill the unexpired term of L.F. Sandquist. Roll
call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
B., BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. '
It was moved by Andersen, second by Lowrey that the
celebration be held on August 6, 1960, from 2:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m. at Rosemead Park. Motion carried unanimously.
CC TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
The following Traffic Commission recommendation was
presented by CA Farrell.
The Traffic Commission recommends that the City Council
extend the two hour time limit parking 9:00 A.M. to
6:00 P.M „ Sundays and Holidays excepted from Muscatel
west to the City Limits on both sides of Valley Boulevard.
and east from Hart Street on the south side of valley
Boulevard only to Rio Hondo.
It was moved by Lowrey, second by Phinney that this
recommendation be approved and the City Attorney in-
structed to prepare an ordinance for the next regular
meeting. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersen,
Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent;
None.
The following recommendation was presented by CA Farrell.
The Traffic Commission recommends that red curb be
installed on the west side of Ivar Avenue from the
north property line on Valley Blvd. for 127 feet ex-
cluding driveways and on the east side of Ivar Avenue
for an additional 25 feet.
It was moved by Andersen, second by Jackman that this
recommendation be approved and the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare an ordinance for the next regular
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
D. COMMUN I CAT I Oi4S,
CA Farrell advised the Council that communications had
been directed to the City concerning the distribution
of fines and forfeitures, the contract for freeway
• widening and resolutionsfrom Lakewood and Lawndale
regarding gas tax disbursements which are all on file
in the City Hall.
CA Farrell advised the Council that he had received a
request.concerning the 1911 Act for sidewalk improve-
ment and suggested that thismight well be referred to
the CA and City Attorney for further study. It was
so ordered.
E. GOATS.
.Attorney Watson pursuant to a request by the Council
expressed an opinion concerning the keeping of goats
at 4343 North Rosemead Blvd:
Ralph E. Ghirardi, 443E North Ivar Avenue,
Ralph Strinz, 00941 Mission Drive,
Marion Robinson, 4405 North Rosemead Blvd.,
Mrs. C. A. Kloster 30000 North Walnut Grove Avenue,
Charles Arment, 4+05 North Rosemead Blvd.,
Mrs. Roland E. Swaney, 4419 North Rosemead Blvd.,
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• all addressed the Council protesting the keeping of goats
and/or other animals in the City of Rosemead.
It was moved by Stead, second by Phinney that the Council
request the Planning Commission to consider the possibility
of an amendment to the zoning ordinance concerning the.
limiting or.restricting the number of animals on any one
owners property. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes: Andersem,
• Lowrey, Jackman, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
A short recess was declared at 9:54 o'clock p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 10:10 o'clock p.m.
F. READOPTION OF.000NTY ORDINANCES:
Following the recommendation of Attorney Watson, it was
moved by Stead and second by Phinney and unanimously
carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the necessary documents for the readoption of County
Ordinances.
G. LIGHTING MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT.
Attorney Watson. stated he had approved this agreement
as to form.
It was moved by Phinney, second by Stead that this agree-
ment be approved and execution of this agreement autttnr-
ized. Attorney Watson explained that this agreement
provides for routine maintenance work. Roll call vote
was as follows: Ayes: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney,
Stead. Noes: None. Absent: None.
H. STANDARD OIL COtINPANY.
CA Farrell advised the Council that Standard Oil Com-
pany had requested permission to conduct geophysical
survey work on private property on Rosemead Boulevard.
After considerable discussion it was moved by Phinney
second by Stead that this matter be referred to the
Fire Chief with the requirement that $1,000,000.00
insurance be provided and that information regarding
the location, depth and proposed time of drilling be
furnished the City. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes:
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Phinney, Stead. Noes: None.
Absent: None.
1. CITY SEAL.
Mayor Andersen suggested that the final choice on a
seal be made at next Tuesday's meeting.
• It was moved by Jackman, second by Stead and unanimously
carried that the meeting adjourn to July 19, 1960, at
"u:00 o'clock P.M. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR E
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