CC - 11-12-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of November 12, 1968
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rosemead
was hel.d in the Council Chambers, 8838 East Valley Boulevard.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Whiddon at 8:00 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, Hersh, Street, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: OCTOBER 29, 1968 - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING,
• Councilman Andersen requested that the minutes of October 29, 1968
Page 2, Item 6 be corrected by inserting the following at the end
of this item:
"It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
that Ordinance No. 245 be adopted.
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 Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of October 29, 1968
be approved as corrected.
• 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Opal Davis, Chairman of the Rosemead History Committee, presented
a letter of request from the Committee that they be replaced by
a Rosemead Historical Society. Mrs. Davis advised the Council
that an organization meeting will be held November 21, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the Council support the change
from a History Committee to a Historical Society.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DELTA AVENUE, EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO
DELTA PLACE, CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APPROACHES, SIDEWALKS AND
PARKWAY TREES.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this petition
is signed by property owners representing 67% of the front footage.
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.
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Vernon Dahl, 3212 North Delta Avenue, and
Mrs. Burdick, 3198 North Delta Avenue,
addressed the Council regarding this improvement.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:14 o'clock
p.m.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds
• are available.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 248. INDUSTRIAL ZONE SETBACK. SECOND READING.
AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REGULATING INDUSTRIAL SETBACKS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Ordinance No. 248 be adopted.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. ORDINANCE NO, 249. CHANGING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF FIRE CODE.
SECOND READING,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CHANGING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE FIRE CODE OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen,
that Ordinance No. 249 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 250. TAXI CAB BUSINESS LICENSING. INTRODUCTION.
AN-ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
REVISING LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR TAXICAB COMPANIES AND AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
• Attorney Watson presented this ordinance in full.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
that Ordinance No. 250 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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9. ROSEMEAD PARK LIGHTING.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that MacFarlane
Electric had submitted an oral bid of $400.00 for electrical
engineering services and the Recreation and Park Board recommended
that a written bid be obtained and awarded to MacFarlane Electric
contingent on Council approval.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
• that the Recreation and Park Board recommendation be accepted
and award the bid to MacFarlane Electric contingent on the
written bid being approved by the Council.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Whiddon ordered item 18 considered at this time.
18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. PROSPECT AVENUE AND EMERSON PLACE. BOULEVARD STOP,
• Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that a boulevard stop along with "Stop" and stop
bar pavement markings be placed on Prospect Avenue at the north
approach to Emerson Place.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
B. RUSH STREET AND-DELTA STREET. CROSSING GUARD.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the Commission
recommended that the request for a crossing guard be denied and
that an additional set of "School Xing" pavement markings be
placed on Rush Street at the east appraoch to Delta Street, also
place "School Xing" signs on Rush Street at both approaches to
Delta Street along with 100 feet of double center line striping
on Rush Street at both approaches to Delta Street.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. BENTEL AVENUE EAST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, GREEN CURB REMOVAL
Traffic Engineer Envall
recommended that the 20
markings now in place of
a point 20 feet east of
to a point 67 feet cast
removed.
advised the Council that the Commission
minute, Sundays excepted, green curb
i the south side of Bentel Avenue, from
the east curb line of Rosemead Boulevard
of said east curb line be rescinded and
• It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and carried, that the foregoing recommendation be approved.
10. RESOLUTION NO. REGARDING CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES
ASSOCIATION.
Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon ordered this item held
over until the next meeting for revisions in the resolution.
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li. RESETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS.
HART STREET, WEST SIDE, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO STEELE STREET.
Mayor Whiddon ordered the public hearing reset for December 10,
1968.
12. REPORT ON FIRES CAUSED BY FIREWORKS.
• City Administrator Farrell reported that no fires had been
caused by fireworks during 1968 and only minor loss had been
attributed to fireworks in the previous years.
Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon ordered a copy of this report
sent to the City of San Gabriel with a letter that the Council
did not feel there is a need to ban fireworks.
NEW BUSINESS
13. RESOLUTION NO. 68-99. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALOOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $150,323.92
DEMANDS NUMBERS 6109 - 6198.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title
• only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Taylor,
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-99 be
adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
14. HEARING OFFICER REPORTS, BILLIARD ROOM.
A. BRASS LAMP.
. City ,=administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommended
the issuance of the license subject to six conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing license be approved
subject to the recommended conditions.
B. RED CARPET.
City Administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommended
the issuance of the license subject to six conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the license be approved subject
to the recommended conditions.
• C. SILVER SHINGLE.
City Administrator Farrell presented the findings and recommended
the issuance of the license subject to six conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the license be approved subject to
the recommended conditions.
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 6(o)-100. ADOPTING SELECT SYSTEM ROUTES.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ADOPTING MAP AND REPORT OF ROUTES FOR SELECT SYSTEM AND
REQUESTING THAT SUCH SYSTEM AS REVISED BE APPROVED BY THE
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title
• only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 63-100 be adopted,
16. GARVEY PARK PICNIC AREA IMPROVEMENTS, RETAINING WALLS.
Director of Recreation and Parks Laudenslayer presented Harold
Teague, Landscape Architect.
Mr. Teague explained the plans and renderings.
Following discussion, Mayor Whiddon ordered this item held over
for study.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
17. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. ZONE CHANGE NO. 34.
Mayor Whiddon ordered the public hearing set for November 26,
1968.
B. TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 30546.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the Commission
recommended approval of the Tract subject to fourteen conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
• and unanimously carried, that the Council adopt the Planning
Commission recommendations and approve Tentative Tract No. 30546.
18. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
See page number 3.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
19. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Beautification Committee recommended that the City Attorney
prepare an ordinance that would require maintenance of the
landscape and planting areas required by city regulations.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter referred to the City Attorney
for study and a report or drafting of an ordinance.
B. City Administrator Farrell presented a letter from the
Rosemead Kiwanis Club offering $500.00 on a matching basis
toward the installation of sidewalks at the E1 Monte Cemetary
on Valley Boulevard and requested that the City provide the
grading and form setting.
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It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Pike,
that the City provide the form setting and grading for side-
walks in front of the El Monte Cemetary if funds are available.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude.
C. Burl Blue, Chairman Beautification Committee presented to
Euclid Land and Construction Company a beautification plaque
for the home developments they have built in the City.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. A. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notice of the November
20, 1968 meeting and advised the Council that a determination
will be made at this meeting regarding appointing a committee
to investigate the feasibility of a group insurance program for
members of the Association and employees.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the Council agrees to a study
being made, but that no Association funds are to be used.
B. CITY OF CORONA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication urging
the restriction of minors crossing the border into Mexico.
21. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Shermin Barber, 3720 North Strang, addressed the Council
regarding his street improvements that are pending.
B. Doug Stone, Manager Rosemead Chamber of Commerce addressed
the Council regarding the Boulevard Beautification lighting and
Christmas street lights.
C. Gil Barron, 7464 Melrose Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding ordinances, the lobby bulletin board, and the bid
for Rosemead Park lighting.
D. Mr. Langus, 3204 North.Delta Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding the street improvements to be installed in his block.
22. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Maude commented on ordinances, agendas, and Council
action taken at previous meetings.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that $1,000.00
had been approved in the budget for a new radar unit. A new
model is available that is superior to the previous models at
• an increase in cost of $202.25.
Sergeant Landenburger, Sheriff's Department, explained the
advantages of this new unit.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
that the Council authorize the transfer of $202.25 from reserve
funds for purchase of the new radar unit.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None,
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
C. Attorney Watson advised the Council that a change is '
necessary in the legal descriptions-for the property acquisition
on Walnut Grove Avenue,
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No, 68-83 be rescinded,
RESOLUTION N0, 68-101, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY
RIGHTS OF WAY FOR ROAD PURPOSES AND ORDERING EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS,
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-101 be adopted.
D. Attorney Watson advised the Council that Copeland Lumber
Yards had settled for $1,190.00 for property acquisition on
the Abilene Street sewer project.
E. Councilman Pike suggested that the street sweeping be
scheduled-to follow rubbish pick-up days,
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F. Councilman Pike suggested that a community events bulletin
board be placed in the City Hall lobby and at the parks.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that.the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 10:35 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK