CC - 10-08-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of October 8, 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 Percy Ferguson of the
California Christian Home.
2, ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Byers, Farrell, Hersh, Joehnck, Street.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 18, 1968 - Adjourned Regular Meeting.
September 24, 1968 - Regular Meeting.
It was moved by.Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 18, 1968
and September 24, 1968 be approved as printed.
4, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Doug Stone, Manager Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, advised the
Council of the next Sister-City meeting and plans the Chamber
has for holding a moonlight sale.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. STREET IMPROVEMENTS. BROOKLINE AVENUE, EAST SIDE, MARSHALL STREET
TO GUESS STREET. CURBS, GUTTERS, DRIVEWAY APRONS, AND SIDEWALKS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the petition
for curbs, gutters, and driveway aprons is signed by property
owners of 65.7% of the front footage and the petition for
sidewalks is signed by property owners of 86.6% 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 8:10 o'clock p.m.
Robert Watson, 3702 Brookline 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 Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that this improvement proceed as funds
are available.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. TERMINATION OF GARVEY PARK CONCESSION STAND LICENSE AGREEMENT.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the bond
balance of $238.00 had been refunded to the concession stand
operators and that the City Attorney had checked and there is
no possible way to give the operators additional relief at
this time.
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7. YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY.
City Administrator Farrell presented this letter requesting a
flat fee for fleet licensing of taxi cabs.
Deputy Gillmann reported on the cost of licensing investigation.
• O.D. Stalians, President, Yellow Cab Company of San Gabriel Valley,
addressed the Council regarding this request and also requested
that the City of Rosemead licensing on taxi cab drivers be waived.
AI Rabino, Manager, Yellow Cal Company of San Gabriel Valley, and
Mr. Conley, President, San Gabriel Valley Cab Company, addressed
the Council favoring this request for fixed fees.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike, _second by
Councilman Maude, that the City Attorney be instructed to draft
an ordinance for a flat rate fee of $150.00 per fleet and with
no license required for taxi cab drivers having a valid Los Angles
County license.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 245. UNDERGROUND UTILITY ORDINANCE. INTRODUCTION.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD UTILITY FACILITIES AND THE
INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES IN UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICTS.
Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only and
summarized its content.
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,
that Ordinance No. 245 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude,
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 68-94, Claims and Demands.
Pike, Taylor, Whidd'on.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $117,652.87
DEMANDS NUMBERS 5976 - 6058.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike„
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-94 be
adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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10. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. STEELE STREET, NORTH
SIDE, 150 FEET WEST TO IVAR AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that assessments
for this project total $876.15.
Mayor Whiddon ordered public hearing set for October 22, 1968.
11. HERITAGE PARADE...
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Chamber
of Commerce had requested the use of Rosemead Park as a float
dispersal area and two bleachers and a stage for a reviewing
stand.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimosly carried, that the Council approve this request.
12. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter deferred until a later meeting-
13. CITY CLERK
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude;
and unanimously carried, that Milton Farrell be appointed City
Clerk.
Mayor Whiddon ordered the matter of help for the City Clerk
Department placed on the next agenda.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
14. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
15. A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notice that application
had been made to the Public Utilities Commission for a rate
• increase.
B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication regarding
Propostion 9.
Communication was received and filed.
16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Mr. Doug Stone, Manager, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce, inquired
whether the city will be entering a float in the Heritage Parade,
It was moved by Councilmen Anderson, second by Councilman Maude,
that an expenditure of $970.00 be authorized for preparation of
a float to be entered in the Heritage Parade and the Hollywood
40 Lane Christmas Parade.
Roll Call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
B. Gil Barron, 7464 Melrose Avenue, Rosemead, invited the Council to
attend meetings of the Educational Process in Government Comm.ittee.
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17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
A. Councilman Maude requested that the Council be supplied with cost
figures for lighting the ball diamond and the remainder of
Rosemead Park at the next meeting.
0. Councilman Pike advised the Council that there was a communication
from Temple City before the Council last May and would it placed
on the next agenda.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this item put on the next agenda.
C. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council of the progress
the JayCees have made regarding the postal district work.
The Council concurred that the Mayor and Mr. Farrell should meet
with Congressman Brown sometime in the next 2 weeks to present
petitions and discuss the postal district change.
0. City Administrator Farrell presented a sample of the signs to be
placed at the parks indicating the hours of operation and
recommended that 10 signs'be purchased for a total cost of
$250.00.
It was moved by Councilman Anderson, second by Councilman Maude,
that ten signs be purchased at a total cost of $250.00
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
E. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that desk, chairs,
typewriter, and other office furnishings are necessary for the
Park offices at an approximate cost of $1,017.00
It was moved by Councilman Pike, sencond by Councilmen Taylor.
that the necessary furniture be purchased for the park offices.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
F. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the Director
of Planning had been authorized conference attendance at the
American Institute of Planners. Since this institute is not
holding a conference in the state this year it was requested
that the Director of Planning be given authorization to attend
the League of California Cities conference being held in
Los Angeles.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that conference attendance at the
League of California Cities be substituted for the American
• Institute of Planners.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn. Meeting
adjourned at 9:50 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK