CC - 04-08-69CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 8, 1969
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 Whiddon at 8:02 o'clock p.m.
1* 1, CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by Mr. Doug Stone, Manager of the
Rosemead Chamber of Commerce.
2, ROLL, CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex officio: Andersen, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MARCH 24, 1969 - SPECIAL MEETING.
MARCH 25, 1969 - REGULAR MEETING.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, and
unanimously carried, that the,minutes of March 24 and March 25,
1969, be approved as printed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4, ROSEMEAD PARK BALL FIELD AND SECURITY LIGHTING.
Mr. Ralph Laudenslayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, presented
this report which contained a brief general analysis by Mac Farlane
Engineers and by Gordon Kriegle, Los Angeles County Regional Engineer,
in answer to questions raised at the last meeting as to the location
of the poles and the type of equipment proposed to be used.
Mr. Laudenslayer recommended that the contract be awarded to Abres
Electric, the lowest responsible bidder, and that the Los Angeles
County Engineering Inspector be assigned to supervise installation
of both Rosemead and Garvey Park lighting projects, as well as
conduct final performance tests.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by
Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
• recommendation be approved and the contract awarded to Abres
Electric.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 259. REVISING LICENSE EXPIRATION AND DELINQUENCY
DATES AND AMENDING ROSEMEAD MUN",CIPAL CODE. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING
LICENSE EXPIRATION AND DELINQUENCY DATES AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD
MUNICIPAL CODE.
City Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 259
be adopted.
• Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES:` Counciimen: None
ABSENT: Counciimen: None
I4EW BUSINESS
6. RESOLUTION NO. 69-18. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $49,147.43 AND DEMANDS
NUMBERS 6754 - 68215.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen,
and carried, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
69-18 be adopted.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
7. ORDINANCE NO. ADOPTING SANITARY SEWER AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE
ORDINANCE AS AMENDED TO JUNE 24, 1966. INTRODUCTION.
City Administrator Farrell requested the Council to defer action
on this matter at the present time as the County has informed him
• there will be new revisions which could be included in this
amendment.
There being no Objections the above matter was deferred until
such time as the new revisions are received from the County.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 260. APPROVING ANNEXATION N0. 35. INTRODUCTION.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this includes
territory between 5..rroyo Drive and San Gabriel Boulevard, and is
bounded on the east by the existing city boundary and on the west
by Lawrence. It includes Don Bosco Technical Institute and annexes
also approximately 13 homes.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED 'T'ERRITORY 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 Andersen,
and carried, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 260
• be introduced.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
9. HEARING OFFICER'S REPORT - BRASS LAMP °9134 VALLEY BOULEVARD -
BILLIARD ROOM LICENSE.
City Administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommended
the is--uance o the license, subject to eight conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing license be granted; sub-
ject to the recommended conditions.
•10. GARVEY PARK POOL ENTRANCE REMODEL.
City Administrator Farrell reported that only one bid had been
received on this project which was from Al R. Gray Co, in the amount
of $4875.00.
It was recommended that this project be deferred to the 1,069-70 budget
and the $1500.00 c•U•1geted for said project be transr"erred to Garvey
Park Security Lighting Froject.
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It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike;
and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved and
the $1500.00 budgeted for Garvey Park Pool Entrance Remodel be
transferred to Garvey Park Security Lighting Project.
• Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, u!hiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
11. GARVEY PARK,-SECURITY LIGHTING.
Mr. Ralph Laudensiayer, Director of Recreation and Parks, advised
the Council that tha estimated cost for this project is $10,000,
including engineering costs, and that the City Attorney has
approved the bid documents as to form.
It was recommended that authorization be given to advertise for bids
on a single project basis to provide essential interior sec6rity
lighting.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that authorization be given to advertise
for bids on above project.
12. PROPOSING AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2514.
Mr. Al Hersh, Plannino Director, advised that problems have developed
with regard to the e;cTsting Urgency Ordinance No. 254 which regulates
tot splits; and recommended that the City Attorney be requested to
prepare an amendment to said Ordinance which would allow the staff
to accept filings and fees, and the Planning Commission to take
action to approve ^r disapprove any request for a zone variance for
a lot split which except for dimensional and area deficiencies could
lie approved or disapproved under the existing stipulations of
Ordinance No. 254.
There being no objections the City Attorney was requested to prepare
an urgency ordinance amending the existing Ordinance No. 254, as
recommended, for presentation at the next Council meeting.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
0 3. A. PLANNING COMMISSION.
SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 35 - R-1 TO M-1 ZONE
2104 N. STINGLE AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that staff recommends
a hearing date of April 22, 1969.
There being no objections, the foregoing rnac.tor was set for hearing
on April 22, 1969, as recommended.
COMMUNICATIONS
14. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this communication giving
notice that the meeting to be held April 23, 1969 will be Election
^f Officers and urging all members to attend.
This communication was received and filed.
B. SAN FRANCISCO STWE COLLEGE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication from S. I.
Hayakawa expressing appreciation to City Council for resolution in
s.ipport of his administration and tc ass!:- him that he has the
support and ~dm i rat:': on of tl-e c i t i rans of t•. i = community.
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The foregoing communication was received and filed.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mr. Ja Imperial, 8755 E. Ralph Street, President of Rosemead
Yousociation, addressed the Council and extended an
invitation to opening day of baseball season which will be on
May 4, 1969, at 2:00 o'clock p.m., Rosemead Park.
B. Mr. David Gill, /:527 N. Sultana Avenue; questioned whether there
are any restrictions prohibiting the parking of a camper vehicle
in one's privately owned driveway.
1. Mr. Jim Salazar, 2644 N. Earle Avenue, presented a Community
Service Awar, p1.eque to Mr. Roy Revelles, on behalf of the
South Side Club, for his previous work at Zapopan Center.
Mr. Ro Revelles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, accepted the above
awar and expressed appreciation to the South Side Club.
• D. The following persons addressed the Council indicating a desire
to have Mexican-American representation in municipal government:
Mr. Rudy Aguilar 3325 N. Bartlett Avenue
Mrs. Mary Perez 3643 N. Charlette Avenue
Mr. Sy Villa 301;5 E. Whittier Boulevard
Mr. Irving Sarnoff 3330 N. Ivar Avenue
Mr. Ted Boylin 31,01 N. Burton Avenue
Miss Vickie Landow 3442 N. Charlotte Avenue
Mr. Ralph Martinez 322; N. Bartlett Avenue
E. Mr. Roy Reveles, 2567 N. Denton Avenue, appeared before the
Council again and presented a proposal for the establishment
of an Advisory Committee to study the problems of the community.
016. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
Councilman Maude requested that in the future all members of the
City Council be contacted when a poll is being taken by the staff
concerning City business.
Councilman Maude also requested that the staff investigate the
parking requirements or restrictions on the west side of Temple City
Boulevard, south of Valley Boulevard, as there is no red curbing, nor
any "no parking" signs at this location.
It was indicated that action was taken on the above matter sometime
within the past two years.
Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed to a Personnel Session.
Meeting recessed at 5:25 o'clock p.m.
• Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:31i o'clock p.m.
17. ELECTION OF MAYOR.
Mayor Whiddon relinquished the gavel to City Administrator Farrell.
City Administrator Farrell declared nominations open for the office
of Mayor.
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Councilman Pike nominated Councilman Andersen for the office of
Mayor.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor, and
carried, that nominations be closed and the City Clerk instructed
to cast a unanimous ballot for Councilman Andersen for the office
of Mayor.
Councilman Andersen abstained from voting.
18. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM.
Mayor Andersen declared nominations open for the office of Mayor
Pro Tem.
Councilman Maude nominated Councilman Taylor for the office of
Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilman Pike nominated Councilman Whiddon for the office of
• Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Andersen declared nominations closed.
Election was conducted by secret ballot.. City Clerk Andersen and
Administrative Assistant Street counted the ballots and announced
the results as follows:
Councilman Taylor 2 votes
Councilman Whiddon 3 v,:tes
Mayor Andersen declared Councilman Whiddon as Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Andersen declared the meeting adjourned. Meeting adjourned
at 9:42 o'clock p.m.
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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