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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of September 24, 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 8:03
o'clock p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Maude,
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Dale Goodrich of
the First Baptist Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilman: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon
Absent: Councilmen: None
Ex Officio: Byers, Farrell, Foutz, Street, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 10, 1968 - Regular Meeting
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of September 10, 1960
be approved as printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Dick Cal lard, 3233 Isabel, Rosemead Jaycees, reported the
activity that has been taking place regarding the postal district
change from South San Gabriel to Rosemead.
Mr. Townsen, 1300 East Las Tunas, San Gabriel, representing the
owner of property at 9311 Marshall Street, advised the Council
that the moratorium on lot splits had caused a hardship on the
seller and buyer of this property and requested that they be
allowed to split this lot.
Attorney Watson advised Mr. Townsen that he could apply for
a variance.
Mr. Mentone, 4735 La Presa; Doug Huth, 1923 East Rowland, West
Covina; Joe Sucofsky, 3856 Earle Street; Mr. Urada, 4727 La Presa;
Mrs. Urada, 4727 La Presa; and Mrs. Jacobs, 9222 Pitkin Street;
urged the Council to keep Rosemead Pool open year-round for one
year on a trial basis.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter referred to the Park Board
for a recommendation. There were no objections.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
5. ROSEMEAD ROTARY CLUB
Mayor Whiddon presented to Chuck Collins, President of Rosemead
Rotary Club, a plaque commending them for the fine job they did
• building Fort Rotary.
Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed at 9:03 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:13 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Whiddon ordered item 14 considered at this time.
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14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS,
A. ZERELDA STREET AT MUSCATEL AVENUE. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS.
Traffic Engineer Envall recommended that Zerelda Street be
® stopped at the west approach to Muscatel Avenue with appropriate
stop and stop bar pavement markings. Mr. Envall also recommended
that a 50 foot section of single solid center line be placed on
Z.erelda Street extending west of Muscatel Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation .
be approved.
B, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. HELLMAN AVENUE TO GARVEY AVENUE,
STRIPING MODIFICATION,
Traffic Engineer Envall recommended that placement of broken
double-double yellow center line striping be installed on
San Gabriel Boulevard between Hellman Avenue and Garvey Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
C. 4114 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, RESCINDING GREEN ZONE,
Traffic Engineer Envall recommended that the short time
parking restriction on the east side of Rosemead Boulevard
north of Bentel Avenue be rescinded and that the green curb
marking 74 feet north of the north curb line of Bentel Avenue
for 40 feet be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendation be
approved.
D. GARVEY AVENUE
RED CURB MARKINGS
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Traffic Engineer Envall made the following recommendations:
1. Placement of 20 feet of red curb marking on the south side
of Garvey Avenue immediately west of Gladys P.venue.
2. Placement of 30 feet of red curb marking on the south side
of Garvey Avenue in advance of the crosswalk at Charlotte
Avenue. This would be an additional 10 feet of red curb
marking.
3. Placement of 15 feet of red curb marking on the south side
of Garvey Avenue immediately east of Charlotte Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Mayor Whiddon
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and unanimously carried, that the foregoing recommendations be
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approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS, KEIM STREET, BOTH SIDES, SAN
GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO EASTERLY TERMINUS.
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City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
problems in the billing had been taken care of and
recommended that the Council proceed.
® RESOLUTION NO. 68-89. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (KEIM STREET,
BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL-BOULEVARD TO EASTERLY TERMINUS).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 68-89 be adopted.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 245. UNDERGROUND UTILITY ORDINANCE. SECOND
READING.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that he had made some
minor changes and this ordinance would need to be reintroduced.
® 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 AND AMENDING THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only and
pointed out the amendments and deletions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived.
Following discussion, the Council instructed the City Attorney
to prepare a section in this ordinance regarding the required
percentage of favorable property owners necessary to start
proceedings.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this item held over.
NEW BUSINESS ,
9. RESOLUTION NO. 68-90. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $54,108.57
DEMANDS NUMBERS 5908 - 5975.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman Maude,
that further reading be waived and Resolution No. 68-90 be
adopted.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
':0. CALIFORNIA LOCAL RECREATION FUND.
City Administrator Farrell presented this proposed legislation.
This communication was received and filed.
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ii. TERMINATION OF GARVEY PARK CONCESSION STAND LICENSE AGREEMENT.
City Administrator Farrell recommended that the Agreement
be terminated and the operators be refunded $238.73. This
is the amount of their bond less what is due and payable the
® City.
The Council instructed the City Attorney to check on the
feasibility of canceling the debt these operators owe the
City.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this item continued to the next meeting.
12. OPERATION OF PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT,
City Administrator Farrell made the following recommendations:
1. The office of the Supervisor of Parks be relocated to the
recreation office at Rosemead Park.
2. The office of the two Senior Recreation Leaders be relocated
to the recreation office at Garvey Park.
3. The position of clerk-typist be assigned to Rosemead Park
to provide service and information to park patrons and clerical
assistance to the Supervisor of Parks.
k,.. The Director of Recreation and Parks, Supervisor of Rec-
reation and the Department Secretary remain in the City Hall.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
that the Council rescind their previous action relocating all
park personnel to the parks and adopt the foregoing recommendation
with the exception that the Supervisor of Recreation be relocated
to Garvey Park.
Following discussion, it
second by Mayor Whiddon,
Supervisor of Recreation
Roll call vote as follow
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
was moved by Councilman Andersen,
that the motion be amended and the
remain in the City Hall.
s on the amendment to the motion:
Andersen, Whiddon.
Maude, Pike, Taylor.
None.
Roll call vote as follows on the motion:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
13. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT. ROSEMEAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
• Attorney Watson advised the Council that this Amendment
extends the existing Agreement until June 30, 1969.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Andersen,
that the Council approve the Amendment and authorize the Mayor
to execute.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
14. TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Seegpage number 2.
• 15. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A_ INDUSTRIAL ZONE SETBACK RECOMMENDATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this recommendation for
control of industrial setbacks in the M-1 zone.
Council concurred that the recommendation be changed and any
building used for dwelling for a caretaker should comply with
the provisions of the R-3 zone instead of the R-4 zone.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Pike,
and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commission
recommendation be approved as changed and refered to the City
Attorney for preparation of the ordinance.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
recommending changes in the Association. Agreement.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-91. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING AND AGREEING TO CERTAIN CHANGES
IN THE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOC-
IATION OF GOVERNMENTS.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
it was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No. 68-91 be adopted.
B. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell
the Council to endorse Pro
Communication was received
C. CITY OF SAN GABRIEL.
City Administrator Farrell
City of San Gabriel urging
public display.
presented this communication urging
position "A".
and filed.
presented this resolution from the
the ban of fireworks except for
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman Maude,
• and unanimously carried, that the staff find out how many
fires in Rosemead were attributed to fireworks.
D. CITY OF ARCADIA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution opposing
Proposition 9.
Communication was received and filed.
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E. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
concerning the possibility of the Association banding
together to provide group hospital services for all member
® cities.
Communication was received and filed.
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue addressed the Council
regarding school bond elections.
18, MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS,
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Planning Commission had received a request to waive the curb,
gutter and sidewalk installation requirements for Mr. Miyadi,
8428 4•dclls Street. Over 50% of the block on the south side
of Wells Street from the westerly City limits to Walnut Grove
Avenue is improved, The Commission recommended that the Council
order the remainder of the improvements in this block to be
installed.
it was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the recommendation be accepted and
this project ordered to proceed.
B. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that a
resolution had been prepared regarding the acquisition of a
parcel of land from the State Division of Highways in connection
with the improvement project on San Gabriel Boulevard at V!alnut
Grove Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 63-92. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
® OF LAND FROM THE STATE DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS,
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously carried, that further reading be waived and
Resolution No, 63-52 be adopted.
C. City C:dministrator Farrell presented the notice of the
October 3, 1961? League of California Cities Board of Directors
meeting.
D. Councilman Pike called attent
Yellow Cab Company of San Gabriel
• Council May 28, 1968 requesting a
taxi cab operations. The request
suggested the Council reconsider.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter
ion to a letter from the
Valley that was before the
flat fee for licensing of
was denied and Mr. Pike
placed on the'next agenda.
E. Attorney Watson presented an Agreement between the City
Treasurer and Security First National Bank authorizing the
band to act as the agent of the City Treasurer in regard to
securities and recommended Council approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. 68-93. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD FOR THE SAFE KEEPING OF SECURITIES.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution 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 and
Resolution No. 68-93 be adopted.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman. Andersen,
and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn in memory of
Noah Stump, farmer, banker, grocery store owner, Postmaster,
City Treasurer, gentleman and friend and supporter of Rosemeau',
we will miss him. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 o'clock p.m.
® MAYOR CITY CLERK
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