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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 22, 1969
As A 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 8:01
o'clock p.m.
1, CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon.
The Invocation was delivered by Reverend Robert Hanson of the
Church of Christ.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ap Ex officio Andersen, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson
\ 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 8, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of meeting held
April 8, 1969, be approved as printed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. CONFIRMATION OF SEWER ASSESSMENTS, ABILENE STREET AND OTHER
RIGHTS OF WAY. ROSEMEAD IMPROVEMENT NO. 1.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:06 o'clock
.p.m.
Mayor Andersen addressed Mr. Steve Street, Administrative Assist-
ant, and questioned if he had affidavits of posting, mailing,
and publication of the notices for this hearing.
Mr. Steve Street replied in the affirmative.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing affidavits be
received and filed.
Mayor Andersen called on Mr. Gordon Kriegel, Los Angeles County
Regional Engineer, to address the Council.
Mr. Gordon Kriegel displayed the sewer assessment diagram and
reviewed the procedure followed and the steps taken thus far
on this assessment district. The total cost of this project
is $27,193.88.
Mayor Andersen asked the City Clerk if any written protests had
been received.
City Clerk Andersen replied in the affirmative. One written
protest had been received from Mr. David N. M. Berk, Attorney
• for J. W. Copeland Yards of California.
Mr. Gordon Kriegel summarized briefly the foregoing protest.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Andersen.
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Mr, David N. M. Berk, Attorney for J. W. Copeland Yards of
• California, located at 9735 East Valley Boulevard, addressed
the Council and skated that his client is being assessed
in the amount of $6600, and that the assessment proposed is
not based upon frontage but upon the length of the sanitary
sewer installed along an easement on the westerly property
line,
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:26
o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 65-19. CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS IN ROSEMEAD
IMPROVEMENT NO. 1,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CONFIRMING ASSESSIviENT IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN ROSEMEAD IMPROVEMENT NO. 1 IN
• AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second
by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that further reading be
waived and Resolution No. 69-19 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYESt Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: Pike
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 35. R-1 TO M-1 ZONE, 2704 N. STINGLE AVE.
Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn.
City Clerk Andersen administered the oath.
Mayor :;ndersen den ared the public hearing opon at 8:35 o'clock
p.m.
Mr, J. D. Pittenger, President of Vitachrome, Inc., 2664 Stingle
Avenue, addressed the Council in favor of the proposed zone
change.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at 8:37
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the Council approve the Zone
Change No, 35 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary ordinance.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS - WALNUT GROVE AVENUE (EAST SIDE) RAMONA
• TQ GARVEY AVENUE,
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that petitions
had been receives; containing the sufficient amount of signatures
needed for,this improvement.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to please
stand and be sworn,
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:40 o'clock
p,m.
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City Administrator Farrell stated that one (1) written protest
had been received - From Bobby and Ruth Allen, owners of property
at 3328-3332 Walnut Grove Avenue,
• Mayor Andersen deciared the public hearing closed at 8:42
o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that we proceed with this improvement.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. ORDINANCE NO. 260, APPROVING ANNEXATION MID. 35. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION
OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 35"
TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only,
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No.
260 be adopted.
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
8, ORDINANCE NO. REGULATING LOT SPLITS AND AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 254, URGENCY ORDINANCE,
City Attorney Watson recommended that inasmuch as the Council
had just received their copies of this ordinance, that it be
deferred until the next meeting.
There being no objections the Mayor ordered the above matter
held over until n ;t meeting,
Mr, Richard Bowen, ?620 Melanie Lane, Arcadia, appeared before
the Council with regard to the proposed ordinance and indicated
• that if adopted he would be allowed to proceed with the develop-
ment of two homes in the City of Rosemead,
r. STATE. DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS - PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY CITY - SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD,
City Administrator Farrell requested that this be deferred until
the next Council meeting as several of the Councilmen have not
had a chance to view the subject property.
City Attorney Watson recommended that he be given authorization
to secure a preliminary title report prior to the next meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be requested to
secure a preliminary title report on the above matter,
• 10, PROPOSAL FOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS,
City Administrator Farrell stated that the Council had been
furnished with copies of two proposals; one from H. Ml Scott and
Associates, and the other being prepared by the City staff.
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Following discussion amongst the Council, it was moved by
Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously
• carried, that the City not employ aDirector of Public Works
until a study session is completed and the two proposals
submitted have been considered.
It was concurred that the Council would meet in adjourned
session on Monday, April 28, 1969, at B:00 o'clock a.m. to
study and discuss said proposals.
NEW BUSINESS
11, RESOLUTION N0. 69-20. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $119,401.05
AND DEMANDS NUMBERS,6826 - 6876.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
69-20 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
12. 1969-70 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Andersen stated he would like to make the following
appointments:
SANITATION DISTRICT
Representative: Mayor Andersen
Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem Whiddon
LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
Representative: Mayor An ersen
• Alternate: Councilman Taylor
CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
Representative: Councilman Maude
Alternate: Councilman Pike
LIBRARY BOARD
Representatives: Mayor Andersen and Councilman Pike
Alternate: Councilman Maude
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING
CONGRESS
Representative:
Councilman
Taylor
Alternate:
Mayor Pro
Tem Whiddon
CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE. .
Representative:
Hiiayor Pro
Tem Whiddon
Alternate:
f-layor Ande
rsen
SCAG
Representative:
Councilman
Pike
LARTS
Representative:
Councilman
Taylor
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing committee appointmen'=s
be ratified,
• 13. RESOLUTION NO. 69-21, APPOINTING ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL TO ACT AS AN
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES
COUNTY.
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
,Resolution No, 6S;-21 be adopted,
14, RESOLUTION NO. APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO LOS ANGELES
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE. (LARTS),
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TRANS-
PORTATION STUDY COORDINATING COMMITTEE,
City Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No, 69-•22 adopted,
iS. RESOLUTION NO, 69-23, APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE
TO CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY
TO THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISIOid
10 OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE,
City Attorney Watson presented this reso',u%ion by title only,.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No, 61S'-23 adopted,
16, HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT. BILLIARD ROOM LICENSE - CAPTAIN'S
PLAY PEN, 3219 N. SAP. GABRIEL BOULEVARD,
City Administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommended
the issuance of the license, subject to eight conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing license be granted,
subject to Lhe recommended conditions,
16A, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. (NOT ON AGENDA),
Mayor Andersen stated he would like to reappoint the following
to the Economic Development Committee:
• Mr, Ben Bingham
Mr, Burl Blue
Mr, Elmer Curry
Mr, E. R. Dickerson
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Mr, Fran!- Di Noto
Mr, Harold Henry
Mr. Chester Donlin
Mr. Burk Kellogg
Mr. Max Knell
Mr. Linn E. Magoffin
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Mr, John Monkman
Mr, Bob Pickrel
Mr, Kenneth Pike
Mr, Harry M. Scott
Mr, Barney Tindall
Mr. Carl Wedberg
Dr. Stuart Maude Mr. Lyle W. Larson
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointments be
ratified,
AWARD OF CONTRACT. CASH CONTRACT NO. 2-69. ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION
OF SIDEWALKS, CURB, GUTTER, ETC.
City Administrator Farrell reported that bids had been received
on this project and recommended that the contract be awarded
to the lowest bidder, Norland Construction, as to Schedule 1
only,
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Maude,
and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and
City Attorney instructed to prepare the necessary agreement.
Roll Call Vote as follows.:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Administrator further recommended that the awarding of
schedules 1 and;2 he deferred until next meeting.
There being no objections this matter was deferred until
the next meeting as recommended,
ROSEME,AD PARK BARBEQUE CENTERS AND IDENTIFICATION WALL.
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer; Director of Parks and Recreation,
advised the Council that no formal bids were received for this
project; and recommended that authorization be given to contract
for construction of barbeque only, with costs not to exceed
$2000 and City force will assist in completion of project.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman Taylor,
and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved
Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
None
None
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. PLANNING COMMISSION.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE, ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 36
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION, 1409 WALNUT GROVE AVENUE.
NARRAMORE
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It was recommended by the staff that hearing be set for May
13, 1969.
• There being no objections, the Mayor ordered the foregoing
hearing set for i~"ay 13th as recommended.
B. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29296. N/S OF MARSHALL STREET BETWEEN
IVAR AVENUE AND ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD; J.E. 11EBER DEVELOPMENT CO.
Planning Director Hersh presented the Tentative Tract Map and
the Planning Commission conditions, and advised the Council
that the Planning Commission recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the Council accept the Planning
Commission recommerc!ation and approve the Tentative Map for
Tract No. 29296.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. A. CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication notifying
of the April 23rc meeting of the California Contract Cities
Association to be held in South El Monte.
This communication was received and filed.
B, CITY OF WALNUT.
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City Administrator Farrell presented this communication con-
taining copies of resolutions concerning the allocation of
county expenditures to contract cities; and requesting the
study and overhaul of the current method of allocating general
county overhead charges.to contract cities.
This communication was received and filed.
C. CITY OF NORWALK.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication urging
• the State Legislature to adopt Assembly Bill 409 amending
sections of the Education Code, relating to public school
finance.
This communication was received and filed.
D. SUCCESS STATIONERS. (NOT ON AGENDA)
Mayor Andersen presented this communication from Mr. Bernar.
l,i. Jansen, Presijent of Success Stationers, offering their
services to the City and requesting that they be able to bid
on office supplies, stationery, etc. as they are the only
store of this type in the City of Rosemead.
Mr. Barnard M. Jansen addressed the Council and stated he, ha
contacted the City on numerous occasions but never had the
opportunity to submit bid quotations on any items.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Pike, second
by Couneilman_Mau!de, and unanimously carried, that this Council
establish a policy of diligently soliciting bids for all supplies
and services to our City, and wherever permissible purchase in
the City of Rosemead.
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21, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE,
• A. Mr. Walter F. Lowrey, 9126 E. Ralph Street, addressed the Council
and presented a Stipulation signed by Roy Revelles, He advised
the Council that if they were to accept the Stipulation they
would be accepting the resignation of Roy Revelles and prevent
any law suit being brought to the Courts.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing Stipulation be
received and filed,
B. Mr. Irving Sarnoif, ;33:0 N. Ivar Avenue, appeared before the .
Council with regard to the Annual Clean-up Campaign. He stated
that he did not read about the campaign until after it was too
late for his own regular pick-up.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second
• by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that a letter be
forwarded to Modern Service Co,, requesting them in the future
to give notification on their quarterly billing cards of the
Annual Clean-up Week in the City of Rosemead.
C. Mr. Rudy Aguilar, 3325 Bartlett Avenue, addressed the Council
and questioned what activities are being planned for the
children of the City by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Councilman Pike presented Mr. Aguilar with a copy of the Monthly
Activity Report prepared by the Recreation and Parks Department
which gives a breakdown of the attendance at the Playgrounds,
Special Events and Pool,
D. Mr, Jay Imperial, f;7ti4, E. Ralph Street, President of the Rosemead
Youth Association, addressed the Council and extended again an
invitation to opening day of baseball season which will be on
Sunday, May 4, 1969 at 2;00 o'clock p.m., Rosemead Park. Mr.
Imperial also expressed appreciation for the waiving of the
15% concession fee on all drinks that are sold on the property.
E. Mr, Roy Revelles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, addressed the Council
and spoke on various subjects.
Mr. Revelles questioned how one might obtain copies of the
official minutes of the Council meetincs,
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second
by Councilman Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that copies of
the official minutes be posted at Garvey and Rosemead Parks,
7_apopan Community Center, both Post Offices, and City Hall; and
when possible they be posted outside.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
• A, City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Council go on
record as supporting Assembly Bill 61 (Topless). The League of
California Cities has supported the Bill and is asking'for
support from the cities.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddo6, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that a letter be forwarded to the
appropriate parties expressing our support of Assembly Bill 61.
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Es, City Attorney Watson presented the following ordinance by
title only; and advised that this was an Urgency Ordinance.
• AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
L;MiTING ACCESS TO CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY HALL AND PROHIBITING
THE ENi'ERiNG INTO Of, OCCUPANCY OF OTHER AREAS WITHOUT THE CONSENT
OF AN AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIAL OR AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE AND
AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE,
•.t was moved bviCouncilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously,carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by.Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and carried, that Ordinance No, 261 be adopted,
Roll Call Vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
• F16SEl1T: Counci imen: None
C. Councilman Whiddon advised the Council that many of the
resolutions adopted in the past few months have directed the
City Clerk to forward copies of the same to all parties con-
cerned, plus all; cities within Los Angeles'County; and indicated
this was not allJays necessary.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by
Councilman Whiddon,'and unanimously carried, that when a motion
is adopted with ire-gard to a resolution being prepared, the maker
oc 'he motion direct the City Clerk as to whomever shall receive
copies of said resolution, and include same in his motion,
D. Councilman Maude commented on the expeditious manner in which
the official minutes are now being received; and suggested that
possibly the minutes of the Planning Commission and Recreation
and Parks Department could be handled in a similar manner.
E. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that the City Clerk had been
ex -ludcd from at'tcnding the California Contract Cities Seminar
in the 196E-6;,; and recommended that authorization and funding
• be given to attend.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that the City Clerk be permitted to
attend the California! Contract Cities Seminar to be held in
Palm Springs, Ma is-17, 196,; and the necessary funding be
provided,
F. City Administrator Farrell recommended that Gordon Kilmer be
appointed Administrative Aide at Renee 24, Step C which is $632
a month,
it was moved b%'! Councilman Maude, second by Mayor Andersen,
and unanimously carried, tha Gordon Kilmer be appointed Admini-
strative Aide, at a monthly salary of $632, providing that a
gentlemen's agreement is reached between Pair, Kilmer and the City
• and that he r:° :n with the City at least two years.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Whiddon,
and unanimously carried, that we adjourn to rr:a on Monday,
April 2E, 19691 at 0:00 o'clock a,m. Meeting adjourned at
10:14 o'clock p,m,
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