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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of May 14, 1968
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A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 8838 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 Taylor.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Dale
Goodrich of the First Baptist Church.
2 ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
• Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Street,
Watson.
3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 23, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Pike, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
April 23, 1968 be approved as printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Doug Stone, Chamber of Commerce Manager, advised the
Council of the plans of the Merchants Committee for sales
• promotions for "Rosemead Week" - July 7-13.
Lloyd Walters, 4211 Rio Hondo Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding discussion of agenda items.
Mayor.Whiddon welcomed Mrs. Ruth Dunlop, and her Citizenship
Class from Mark Keppel High School, Adult Education who
were in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
Attorney Watson stated that this public hearing was
required to include the minor electrical details which
had been omitted in the original plans.
• mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:10
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
RESOLUT`I'ON N0. 68-42. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD. FINDING THAT INSUFFICIENT PROTESTS
EXIST TO PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
14 0. 1, AND OVERRULING PROTESTS THEREON.
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Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Taylor, that further reading be waived.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
• ABSTAIN:
It was moved
Taylor, that
Roll call vo
Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: None.
Councilmen: Maude.
by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Resolution No. 68-42 be adopted.
to as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude.
City Administrator Farrell presented the following bids:
Mounder Bros. $ 93,286.00
Valley Crest Landscape, Inc. 101,061.00
• Mallcraft, Inc. 110,627.00
Mr. Farrell recommended that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-43. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1), IN THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, DESCRIBED
IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 68-20.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Mayor Whiddon, second by Councilman
Andersen, that further reading be waived and Resolution
No. 68-43 be adopted.
0 Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude.
6. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
revisions had not been completed and recommended that
this hearing be deferred to June 11.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter deferred to June 11.
• 7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES,
SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $1,818.51.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
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Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:20
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
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RESOLUTION NO. 68-44. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (DOROTHY
STREET, BOTH SIDES, SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
68-44 be adopted.
CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH
SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET.
City Admirnistrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $2,,011.01.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:21
o'clock p.m.
Fred Sandoval, 3215 Charlotte Avenue, addressed the
Council regarding his driveway tie in.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at
8:22 o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION N0. 68-45. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(CHARLOTTE AVENUE) BOTH SIDES, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK
STREET).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilmen Andersen, second by Councilman
Pike, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-45
be.adopted.
CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. GLADYS AVENUE, BOTH SIDES,
HELLMAN AVENUE TO TERMINUS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $19,916.11.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:23
o'clock p.m.
R. A. Fratt, 3241 Gladys Avenue, and
Mrs. White, 3034 Gladys Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding this project. Mr. Fratt presented a list of
16 cracks in the curb which he felt should be checked.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that this hearing be
continued to the ne;ct meeting.
10. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES,
GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $2,039.52.
• Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor 14hiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:33
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
RESOLUTION 110. 66-46. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEiMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPER IHTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESS ENTS THEREIN
(DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES, GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE
",VENUE).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
68-46 be adopted.
11. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES,
VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $6,758.21.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
• (Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:34
o'clock p.m.
M. A. Contabile, 3862 Charlotte Avenue, and
John Dessoye, 3812 Charlotte Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding this project.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:55
o'clock p.m.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-47. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE STREET
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN (CHARLOTTE
AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET).
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
68-47 be adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Whiddon ordered the meeting recessed to a personnel
session. Meeting recessed at 8:57 o'clock p.m.
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Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:47 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to reappoint Thomas
O'Hagan and Raymond Holmes and appoint James Floe to
fill the unexpired term of Paul Taylor.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appointments be ratified.
• 13. RESOLUTION N0. 68-48. OPPOSING DETRIMENTAL MUNICIPAL
COURT CONSOLIDATION.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD OPPOSING ANY MUNICIPAL
COURT CONSOLIDATION PLAN WHICH ACTS TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE
RESIDENTS OF THIS CITY.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
68-48 be adopted.
NEW BUSINESS
14. RESOLUTION NO. Ss-49. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
;$'129,024.94 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5282 THROUGH 5399.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, that Resolution No. 63-49 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
• Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 6%1-50. HONORING MRS. ROBERT W. STONE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HONORING MRS. ROBERT W. STONE.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
, -50 be adopted.
• Mayor Whiddon requested that Mrs. Stone be invited to the
next meeting for presentation of this resolution.
16. RESOLUTION N0. 68-51. HONORING MILDRED B. JANSON.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
HONORING MILDRED BERNIECE JANSON.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
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It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
6-51 be adopted.
Mayor Whiddon advised the Council that he had requested
that a plaque also be prepared for presentation at
Mrs. Janson's retirement dinner.
It was moved by Mayor Ydhiddon, second by Councilman Maude,
and unanimously carried, that the foregoing request be
• ratified.
i ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY. SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that an
understanding could not be reached with respect to the
L.filliams property and therefore recommended that Eminent
Domain proceedings be authorized and the property owner
will then be billed for street improvements.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-52. A RESOLUT 1014 OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
RIGHT OF WAY FOR SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND DIRECTING
CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN EMINENT
DOMAIN.
• Attorney Watson preseited this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No. 60-52 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: done.
lfi. 19613-69 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS.
. Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to make the following
appointments:
A. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
Representative: Mayor Whiddon
Alternate: Councilman Maude
B. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES.
Representative: Councilman Maude
Alternate: Councilman Andersen
C. LIBRARY BOARD.
Representatives: Councilmen Pike and Taylor
Alternate: Councilman Andersen
• D. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PLANNING CONGRESS.
Representative: Councilman Andersen
Alternate: Councilman Taylor
E. CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE.
Representative: Mayor Whiddon
Alternate: Councilman Andersen
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F. SCAG.
Representative: Mayor Whiddon.
G. LARTS.
Representative: Mayor Whiddon.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
• appointments be ratified.
RESOLUTION NO. 60-53. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER
OF SAID COUNCIL OF SAID CITY TO THE CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO PART 3 OF DIVISION 10 OF THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
5U-53 be adopted.
RESOLUTION N0. 6£1-54. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEiiEAD APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO
• THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY COORDINATING
COM IITTEE.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
iiaude, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 68-54
be adopted.
19. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
Park and Recreation Director Laudenslayer requested the
Council approve the site and date for the Anniversary
Celebration. Mr. Laudenslayer suggested Rosemead Park
on August 10.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Pike, and unanimously carried, that the Council accept
the recommendation of the staff that the Anniversary
Celebration be held at Rosemead Park on August 10.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Chairman of the
Park Board, and the Mayor work with the Director of Parks
and Recreation as co-chairmen for the Anniversary Celebration.
20. 7_APOPAN COMMUNITY CENTER - IDENTIFICATION.
Director of Parks and Recreation Laudenslayer recommended:
1. Addition of 6" "ZAPOPAN COMJ,4UN.ITY CENTER" in
• matching letters under existing "City of Rosemead"
on front of building. $145.00
2. Installation of 6" "City of Rosemead" "Zapopan
Community Center" in dark green enamel letters
on South wall, visible from Garvey Blvd. (Dark
letters show up better against white wall;
color will give more "life" to building). $237.00
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, that the foregoing recommendation be approved
and approving the necessary transfer of funds from the
reserve fund.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, iiaude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
21. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND.
TRACT NO. 23595.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
City Engineer recommended acceptance of this sanitary
sewer and release of bond.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the Council approve
the work and accept for public use the sanitary sewer;
and cancel the Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
Bond No. 3914457 faithful performance bond for the
construction of sewers in Tract No. 23595 under Private
Contract No. 7416.
22. ACCEPTANCE OF SANITARY SEWERS AND RELEASE OF BOND.
TRACT NO. 25746.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
City Engineer recommended acceptance of this sanitary
sewer and release of bond.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve the work and accept for public use the sanitary
sewer; and cancel the Fireman's Fund Insurance Company
Bond No. C-7 067 723 faithful performance bond for the
construction of sewers in Tract No. 26746 under Private
Contract No. 7857.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
23. None.
COMMON I CAT I ONS
24. A. RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this written notice
of the Final Report dated May, 1963. Public Hearing will
be held July 18, 1968.
• B. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
requesting support of AB 15 and SB 11.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary resolution.
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C. HI NEIGHBOR CELEBRATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the Alhambra Hi Neighbor celebration to be held
May 13-13.
D. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
. City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
regarding SB 425.
Mayor Whiddon instructed the City Attorney to prepare
a report on this proposed legislation for the next meeting.
E. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - ROBERT H. FINCH.
City Administrator Farrell presented this report on the
California Bicentennial Celebration Commission.
25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
• 25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
an agreement for janitorial service had 1jeen prepared
in accord with the bid submitted by Plarchants Building
Maintenance Service.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the Merchant's
Building Maintenance Service be authorized to perform
janitorial service for the City Hall on a one (1) month
basis to enable the Council to study this proposed
agreement.
• B. Attorney Watson advised the Council that the revised
Agreement for the Walnut Grove Railroad crossing was in
order for approval.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be
authorized to execute the foregoing agreement.
C. It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Maude, and unanimously carried, that plaques be prepared
for Walter Lowrey and Wallace Jackman.
D. Councilman Pike requested that the Traffic Engineer
investigate the location of the traffic signal in
• relation to the crosswalk on Valley Boulevard at Mission
Drive.
E. It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Mayor !Whiddon be the City's choice as a
candidate for the Board of Directors for Rapid Transit
Corridor D and $1,500, be budgeted for use in accordance
with the terms of a resolution to be prepared by the
City Attorney.
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Coll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
• adjourn, Meeting adjourned at 10:40 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR - CITY CLERK
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