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CC - 11-26-68e, r r . CITY OF ROSEMEAD ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL Minutes of November 26, 1968 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. CALL TO ORDER The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike. The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend William Ward of the Garvalia Presbyterian Church. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. Absent: Councilmen: None. Ex officio: Byers, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck, Street. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NOVEMBER 12, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of November 12, 1968 be approved as printed. 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE. None. 5. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE COMMENDATION AND AWARDS. A. SAN GABRIEL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. B. CALIFORNIA CHRISTIAN HOME. Mayor Whiddon ordered this item held over to the next meeting. Both organizations have Board meetings this evening. • PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. ZONE CHANGE NO. 34. Planning Director Hersh presented the factual data. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Byers. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:08 o'clock P.M. John P. Maynard, 2415 West Avenue 30, Los Angeles, addressed the Council regarding this zone change. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:10 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve Zone Change No. 34 and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary .No. (i cc 11/26/68 Page 2 0 It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen; that any approval of this site for service station use when it comes before the Planning Commission carry with it the signed stipulation of the applicant and the owner of the property that the Planning Commission may direct that the wall arrangement at the north property line be modified or eliminated entirely in the future, if the Planning Commission deems it to be necessar;% in the interest of good planning. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: 7. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1. Andersen, Maude, None. None, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:22 o'clock p.m. Mayor Whiddon asked Administrative Assistant Steve Street, do you have affidavits of posting, mailing and publication of the notices for this public hearing? Administrative Assistant Street answered in the affirmative, It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and carried, that the Council receive and file these affidavits. Councilman Maude and Councilman Pike abstained from voting. Laurence J. Thompson, Assessment Engineer for the district, gave a brief presentation as to the preparation of the proposed assess- ment. The total cost for removal and landscaping improvements is $93,281.08; incidental expenses is $25,034.94; making a total cost of $118,316.02; the City's contribution is $342.42; which leaves a total net assessment of $117,973.60, Mayor Whiddon asked if the City Clerk's office had received any written appeals to the City Council in writing relating to the confirmation proceedings. • Deputy City Clerk Byers answered in the affirmative, Attorney Joehnck read Section 5366 of the Streets and Highways Code setting forth the appeals proceedure and grounds for appeal. Attorney Joehnck read in full the letters of appeal received from the following property owners: Olga Jouromsky Lovell Mrs, Edith C. O'Reilly and Mr Cora Lee Cronn Mary L. Cabrera Robert L. Angles G. A. Edmisten Maria Ardaiz William 0, Hilliger !t was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, and carried, that the Council receive and file the 'appeals. Councilman Maude and Councilman Pike abstained from voting. Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to please stand and be sworn. The Oath was administered by Deputy City Clerk Byers, cc 11/26/68 Page 3 • Robert Angles, 9147 Valley Boulevard, Edith C. O'Reilly, 1239 Linda Flora Drive, Los Angeles, Gerald A. Edmisten, 9127 Valley Boulevard, and Bill Huckler, 4712 North Halkett addressed the Council regarding this assessment. Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 9:34 o'clock p.m. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that the Council overrule the protests that have been filed. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Taylor, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None. ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude, Pike, • RESOLUTION N0, 68-102. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROVIDING FOR A CONTRIBUTION BY THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD TO THE COST OF THE IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED IN ASSESS- MENT DISTRICT NO, 1, Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Taylor, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None, ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude, Pike. • 18 It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen, that Resolution No. 68-102 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Taylor, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None, ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude, Pike. RESOLUTION NO, 68-103. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CONFIRMING ASSESSMENT IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF BEAUTIFICATION IMPROVEMENTS ON VALLEY BOULEVARD (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO, 1) IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-103 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Andersen, Taylor, Whiddon. None, None. Maude, Pike, Attorney Joehnck advised the Council that in order to have the previous assessment levied against Mrs. O'Reilly's property appear on her tax bill over a period of years it is necessary that a resolution be adopted. cc 11/26/68 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 68-104. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE • CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN ASSESS- MENTS UNDER CHAPTER 27 OF DIVISION 7 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE BE PAYABLE IN INSTALLMENTS. Attorney Joehnck 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. 68-104 be adopted. Mayor Whiddon recessed the meeting to a personnel session. Meeting recessed at 9:45 o'clock p.m. Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 10:08 o'clock p.m. • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to appoint John P. Dauer, Jr. to the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Raymond Holmes. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to reappoint Lyle Larson to a full two year term on the Planning Commission. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing appointment be ratified. • 9. ROSEMEAD PARK ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEERING SERVICES. City Administrator Farrell presented the written bid from John C. MacFarlane Electrical Engineer. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, that the contract for electrical design engineering services at Rosemead Park be awarded to John C. MacFarlane Electrical Engineer at the bid price of $400.00. Roll call vote as follow AYES: Councilmen- NOES: Councilmen: ABSENT: Councilmen: • 10. ORDINANCE NO. 250. TAXI AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL CODE. s: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. None. None. CAB BUSINESS LICENSING. SECOND READING. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REVISING TAXICAB COMPANIES AND AMENDING THE Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike, that further reading be waived and Ordinance No. 250 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon. NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. cc 11/26/68 Page 5 NEW BUSINESS 11. RESOLUTION NO. 68-105. 0 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $29,766.78 DEMANDS NUMBERS 6199-6245, • City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-105 be adopted. Roll call vote as follows: AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None. ABSENT: Councilmen: None. COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS 12. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS, A. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO STUDY R-1 AND R-2 USES IN THE R-3 AND R-4 ZONES. Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission requested authorization to study R-1 and R-2 uses in the R-3 and R-4 zones, It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission make this study and report. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare an urgency ordinance prohibiting R-1 and R-2 developments in the R-3 and R-4 zones. • COMMUNICATIONS 13. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION, City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding a "Day in Sacramento" for city legislators and administrative staff, B. LAIDLAW'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding street sweeping on Garvey Avenue, Following discussion the staff was instructed to make a report of what the contractor would charge for twice a week sweeping and report on the possibility of additional sweeping in the fall only. O CITY OF ALHAMBRA. (Not on agenda) City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding the City of Alhambra's request to the County of Los Angeles that the Municipal Courthouse be constructed in Alhambra. Communication was received and filed, 14. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE, None. cc 11/26/68 Page 6 15, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen, that the Mayor be authorized to attend the Congress of Cities Conference December 7 to 11 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Roll call vote as follows: • AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon, NOES: Councilmen: None, ABSENT: Councilmen: None. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude, and unanimously carrried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 o'clock p.m. MAYOR CITY CLERK C.