CC - 07-21-70 - Adjourned MeetingCITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF APRIL 21,1970
An adjourned regular meeting of the City'Council of the
City of Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838
East Valley Boulevard. The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Andersen at 8:02 o'clock p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Kenneth Harry
of the First Baptist Church.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Andersen, Foutz, Gunn, Keeler, Street
2A. At this time Mayor Andersen requested the Council and
audience join him in a moment of silent prayer in honor
and memory of Juan Manuel Ruvalcaba De La Mora, Mayor
and President of our Sister City Zapopan, who passed
away April 13th.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 24, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 15, 1970 - REGULAR MEETING
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
March 24 and April 15, 1970, be approved as printed.
4. REPORT OF CANVASS OF ELECTION.
City Clerk Andersen advised that on Wednesday, April 15th,
the returns of the election were canvassed as authorized,
and found to be correct as originally reported.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 70-21. DECLARING RESULTS OF ELECTION,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY OF ROSEMEAD ON THE 14TH DAY
OF APRIL, 1970, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH
OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title
only.
it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived and Resolution No. 70-21 be adopted.
CITY CLERK'S STATEMENT OF ELECTION RESULTS:
That in accordance with the provisions of Sections 22932
and 22933 of the Elections Code of the State of California,
the results of said election are hereby declared to be as
follows:
a. The whole number of votes cast in the City
of Rosemead at said election was 4,301.
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b. The names of the persons voted for at said
election were:
Stuart H. Maude
H. Grady Whiddon
Walter F. Lowrey
Herbert R. Hunter
c. That no measure was voted upon at said election.
d. That the office for which each person was voted
for is as follows
Stuart H. Maude for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
H. Grady Whiddon for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Herbert R. Hunter for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
Walter F. Lowrey for Member of the City Council,
to hold office for the full term of 4 years.
e. That the number of votes given at each precinct
to each person is as follows:
Stuart H. Maude, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Precinct
1
119
Precinct
2
76.
Precinct
3
51
Precinct
4
89
Precinct
5
58
Precinct
6
7
0
Precinct
7
8
Precinct
8
82
Precinct
9
90
Precinct
10
77
Precinct
11
81
Precinct
12
76
Precinct
13
95
Precinct
14
64
Precinct
15
31
Precinct
16
34
Precinct
17
48
Precinct
18
34
Precinct
19
63
Precinct
20
52
Precinct
21
49
Precinct
22
62
Precinct
23, 24 and 38
74
Precinct
25
43
Precinct
26
39
Precinct
27
37
Precinct
28
48
Precinct
29
36
Precinct
30
Precinct
31
38
Precinct
32
4
6
Precinct
33 and 34
44
Precinct
35
45
Precinct
36
49
Precinct
37
71
2099
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H. Grady Whiddon, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Precinct
1
49
Precinct
2
42
Precinct
3
44
Precinct
4
61
Precinct
5
33
Precinct
6
36
Precinct
7
45
Precinct
8
55
Precinct
9
65
Precinct
10
37
Precinct
11
40
Precinct
12
49
Precinct
13
67
Precinct
14
44
Precinct
15
25
Precinct
16
36
Precinct
17
53
Precinct
18
39
Precinct
19
75
Precinct
20
39
Precinct
21
32
Precinct
22
43
Precinct
23, 24 and 38
41
Precinct
25
41
Precinct
26
55
Precinct
27
29
Precinct
28
38
Precinct
29
48
Precinct
30
51
Precinct
31
40
Precinct
32
50
Precinct
33 and 34
48
Precinct
35
44
Precinct
36
36
Precinct
37
42
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Herbert R. Hunter, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Precinct
1
113
Precinct
2
47
Precinct
3
57
Precinct
4
87
Precinct
5
78
Precinct
6
68
Precinct
7
94
Precinct
8
63
Precinct
9
82
Precinct
10
75
Precinct
11
72
Precinct
12
45
Precinct
13
70
Precinct
14
65
Precinct
15
29
Precinct
16
55
Precinct
17
57
Precinct
18
36
Precinct
19
67
Precinct
20
56
Precinct
21
94
Precinct
22
114
Precinct
23, 24 and 38
107
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Precinct
25
59
Precinct
26
74
Precinct
27
46
Precinct
28
45
Precinct
29
57
Precinct
30
69
Precinct
31
69
Precinct
32
96
Precinct
33 and 34
113
Precinct
35
51
Precinct
36
47
Precinct
37
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Walter F. Lowrey, for Member of the City Council
for the full term of 4 years,
Precinct
1
47
Precinct
2
54
Precinct
3
60
Precinct
4
74
Precinct
5
66
Precinct
6
78
Precinct
7
59
Precinct
8
70
Precinct
9
71
Precinct
10
53
Precinct
11
90
Precinct
12
59
Precinct
13
95
Precinct
14
75
Precinct
15
15
Precinct
16
34
Precinct
17
30
Precinct
18
23
Precinct
19
34
Precinct
20
33
Precinct
21
45
Precinct
22
88
Precinct
23, 24 and 38
78
Precinct
25
42
Precinct
26
22
Precinct
27
29
Precinct
28
24
Precinct
29
32
Precinct
30
23
Precinct
31
40
Precinct
32
46
Precinct
33 and 34
52
Precinct
35
50
Precinct
36
54
Precinct
37
65
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The number of votes cast by absentee voters for
each of said persons was:
Stuart H. Maude 14
H. Grady Whiddon 9
Herbert R. Hunter 13
Walter F. Lowrey 17
f. The number of votes given in the City of Rosemead
to each person thus voted for is as follows:
Stuart H. Maude 2113
H. Grady Whiddon 1581
Herbert R. Hunter 2430
Walter F. Lowrey 1827
Successful candidate's campaign expense statements
are on file.
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SA: PLANNING COMMISSION RESIGNATION
HERBERT R. HUNTER.
Mayor Andersen presented Mr. Hunter's resignation, taking
effect immediately, due to him being elected City Councilman.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that we accept the foregoing resigna-
tion.
6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN.
CITY CLERK
Councilmen-elect Stuart H. Maude and Herbert R. Hunter
were administered the Oath of Office by City Clerk Andersen.
7. DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION. CITY CLERK.
Certificates of Election were presented by the City Clerk
to the newly elected Councilmen.
8. PUBLIC STATEMENT. OUTGOING COUNCILMAN.
Councilman Whiddon expressed appreciation for the privilege
of having served on the Council, and thanked the many citi-
zens who supported him during his term of office.
Mr. Whiddon also congratulated Mr. Hunter and wished him
the best of luck.
9; SEATING OF NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN.
Councilmen Hunter and Maude assumed their seats at the
Council table.
10. PUBLIC STATEMENTS. NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEN.
Councilman Hunter thanked those citizens who elected him
to the office of City Councilman.
11, ELECTION OF MAYOR.
Mayor Andersen relinquished the gavel to City Manager Gunn.
Mr. Gunn declared nominations open for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Andersen nominated Councilman Taylor.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that nominations be
closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Councilman Taylor for the office of Mayor.
12. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.
Mayor Taylor assumed the chair and declared nominations
open for the office of Mayor pro tem.
Councilman Hunter nominated Councilman Maude.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that nominations be
closed and the Clerk instructed to cast a unanimous
ballot for Councilman Maude for the office of Mayor pro tem.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. NONE
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
14, ORDINANCE NO. 286. ADOPTION OF LOS
CODE. SECOND READING,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEA
ORDINANCE NO. 2947 OF THE COUNTY OF
BY ORDINANCE NO. 9687 OF THE COUNTY
AS THE "FIRE CODE" OF THE COUNTY OF
ANGELES COUNTY FIRE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
LOS ANGELES AS AMENDED
OF LOS ANGELES KNOWN
LOS ANGELES.
City Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived and Ordinance No, 286 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
15. ORDINANCE NO. 287. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO COUNTY HIGHWAY
PERMIT ORDINANCE. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
ORDINANCE NO. 3597 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS AMENDED
TO AND IN EFFECT ON OCTOBER 31, 1969, KNOWN AS THE "HIGH-
WAY PERMIT ORDINANCE" OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
City Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title
only,
it was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived and Ordinance No. 287 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
16, ORDINANCE NO. 291, ZONE CHANGE NO. 43. R-3 & P TO C-3d,
A & M FOOD SERVICES, N/W CORNER OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD
AND NEVADA STREET. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-3 AND P TO C-3d AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Keeler presented this ordinance by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived and Ordinance No. 291 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor r'
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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17. SAVANNAH SCHOOL SAFETY.
City Manager Gunn stated this proposal was before the
Council at their last meeting with a recommendation that
the City install a berm along Temple City Boulevard,
southerly of Guess Street.
Mr. Gunn further stated that said proposed project was
examined,and following consideration, it would be his
recommendation that the City wait until such time as
funds are available and proceed with the improvement
of Temple City Boulevard to the fullest extent.
The-foregoing-recommendation was agreeable with the
Council.
18. GARVEY PARK STORAGE BUILDING. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS.
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of-Recreation.and Parks,
displayed architectural drawing of proposed building, and
requested authorization to.proceed wi.tb advertisement of
bids.
It was moved b.y Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
request be approved and advertisement of bids authorized.
19. PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF STREET IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT.
.POLICY.
City Manager Gunn stated that certain members have
indicated they would prefer to study the proposed policy
further,before taking action, and therefore, requested
this matter be deferred until such time as a study
session is held.
There being no objections, it was. so- ordered,.
NEW BUSINESS
20. RESOLUTION NO. 70-22. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$167,624.60 AND DEMANDS NUMBERS-8502-8780.
City Treasurer Foutz presented.this res-olution by title
on l y.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and..unanimously carried, that further reading .
be waived and Resolution No. 70-22 be adopted.
Rol-l Call Vote-as follows-
AYES: Counci-lmen: Andersen, Hunter,-.Maude, Pike,,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
21. RESOLUTION NO. 70-23. ADOPTION OF 1970 EDITION OF SPECI-
FICATIONS FOR PUBL!C WORKS CONSTRU.CTI-ON.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING THE 1970 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION.
City Attorney Keeler presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived and Resolution No. 70-23 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
22.
23.
24.
REPORT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
City Attorney Keeler read the above,in part,stating recently
the Economic Development Committee reviewed the current,
landscape ordinance requirements for commercial and
industrial properties, and following consideration, suggested
that the city adopt an ordinance which would insure the
proper maintenance of landscaping on said properties.
There being no objections, the foregoing matter was
referred to the Planning Commission for study and report.
Mr. Keeler continued by stating,in addition, the Committee
discussed the unsightly, obscene and disfiguring marks
which appear on walls, railroad overpasses and some
buildings throughout the City, and believes that if the
City makes a concentrated effort to obliterate these
markings immediately, the temptation which currently
exists to make such markings will greatly diminish or
be eliminated.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
matter be referred to staff for a proposal.
Mr. Gunn advised that work.has already begun and an
improvement made particularly in public areas.
APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY RECREATION AGREEMENT.
Mr. Gunn stated this is a renewal of the agreement between
the Recreation & Park District and the City of Rosemead,
whereby the City undertakes the maintenance and conducting
of a recreation program in the parks under the jurisdiction
of the District. This does not include the entire City,
but does require the City to take care of those parts of
the City which are within the District, in the same manner
as being taken care of elsewhere in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we approve the
foregoing agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute.
APPROVAL OF MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL
GOSPEL TEMPLE.
Mr. Gunn stated by approving modification of this agreement
the City retains the full amount of the property recently
acquired from the State, only giving to the Temple an ease-
ment over a corner of the property.
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Mr. Gunn stated the Temple will be paid on the basis of
$1.25 per square foot, which is the amount the City paid
to the State for the property, for the 10,600 square
feet of right-of-way acquired for the widening of San
Gabriel Boulevard.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Hunter,.and unanimously carried, that we approve the
foregoing agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute..
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: ' Councilmen: None
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REPLACEMENT OF MOWER.
Mr. Gunn stated it was originally planned to replace the
Tri-Plex mower in the 1970-71 budget, but due to need of
additional work at an estimated cost of $275.00, it is
recommended that we not wait to acquire a new unit, and
authorize the following purchase:
New 1970 Tri-Plex 84" $ 1570.00
Sales Tax 78.50
$ TSB. 00
Less Trade-in 250.00
Net $ T3_9 8.00
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that
we authorize purchase of a new mower and retain our present
mower, repairing as required, and that necessary funds
be transferred from the Emergency Reserve Accout to cover
these two expenditures.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Hunter, Maude, Pike,
Taylor
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION:
NONE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION:
A. DISCUSSION OF BUDGET ITEMS.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised that the Commission reviewed
the following two items and recommended Council consider
said items in the 1970-71 budget:
1) Placement of Stimsonite reflectors where lacking on
San Gabriel Boulevardwithin the City limits from
Paramount Boulevard to the San Bernardino Freeway.
The County will also be requested to place such
reflectors on San Gabriel Boulevard in the unincor-
porated area.
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2) Upgrading of two traffic signals from Types Il and 1,
to Type XVII at an estimated cost of $2500 per
installation, such signals being located at Garvey
Avenue and Rosemead Place - River Avenue, Garvey
Avenue and Muscatel Avenue.
B. 7646 FERN AVENUE - RED CURB MARKINGS.
Mr. Envall stated that Fern Avenue is a 30 foot wide '
street with scattered curb and sidewalk, and, with vehicles
parked on the north and south sides of the street close to
or within the driveway area at the above address, maneuvering
from these drives is difficult due to the narrow street.
In order to aid this situation, the Commission recommended
that 5 feet of red curbing be placed on the south side of
Fern Avenue extending east and west of the driveway into
7646 East Fern Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom-
mendation be approved.
C. GARVEY AVENUE & PROSPECT AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING.
Mr. Envall advised that in order to aid vehicular movement
both into and out of Prospect Avenue at Garvey Avenue,
and also to eliminate a visibility problem, it is recom-
mended that 25 feet of red curbing be placed on the west
side and 35 feet on the east side of Prospect Avenue
extending southerly of Garvey Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Hunter, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recom-
mendation be approved.
D. ROSEMEAD PLACE & GARVEY AVENUE - RESTRICTED PARKING.
Mr. Envall stated that the Commission recommended placing
25 feet of red curb on the west side of Rosemead Place
north of Garvey Avenue, as it ;s believed this will provide
the protection needed between vehicular and pedestrian
traffic,
it was moved by Councilman Hunter, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
COMMUNICATIONS
28. A. CITY OF DUARTE.
Mr. Gunn presented this communication advising that the
City is being requested to endorse in principal Assemblyman
Johnson's resolution which calls for state hospitals and
institutions to temporarily ban products of Eli Lilly Co.
and Bates Laboratories in order to keep said drug products
from reaching the illicit drug markets, and further, give
support to Assemblyman Campbell's legislative package
containing three proposals for the curbing of drug abuse.
The foregoing communication was received and filed.
29. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mr. Jim Ryan, 3618 N. Earle Avenue, addressed the Council
urging serious consideration be given to upgrading
Marshall Street between Walnut Grove Avenue and San
Gabriel Boulevard.
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B. Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of Rosemead Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council extending congratulations to newly
elected Councilmen and Mayor.
30. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Andersen read a letter from Wat Brown, District
Manager, U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census,
Pasadena office, extending appreciation for the coopera-
tion received during the recent census undertaking.
B. Councilman Andersen also stated that as Mayor Mr. Taylor
will be required.to serve as the City's representative
on the County Sanitation District board, and suggested
that the Council officially appoint Mr. Taylor at this
time, in order that he may attend the meeting scheduled
for April 22nd.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that Mayor Taylor be
appointed as the City's representative to the County
Sanitation District board.
C. Councilman Maude requested that an appropriate resolu-
tion be prepared in memory of Juan Manuel Ruvalcaba
De La Mora, President and Mayor of Zapopan, who passed
away recently.
D. Councilman Maude further suggested that plaques be
prepared for former Councilman Whiddon and Planning
Commissioner Hunter.
There were no objections to the foregoing suggestions,
and therefore so ordered.
E. Mr. Laudenslayer announced that on May 2 at Garvey.Park
they would be conducting their second annual Cinco de
Mayo celebration, and on May 3 at Rosemead Park, the
Rosemead Youth Association will be holding their
opening day ceremonies beginning at 2:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the Council,
it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that we adjourn in memory
of Juan Manuel Ruvalcaba De La Mora, former President and
Mayor of our Sister City Zapopan, and that a copy of the
minutes reflecting such action be forwarded to the City of
Zapopan.
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 1970
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was declared adjourned by City Clerk Andersen due to lack of
a quorum.
CITY CLERK
MAYOR /