CC - 04-23-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of April 23, 1968
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 8:02 o'clock p.m.
• 1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Pike.
The Invocation was delivered by Chamber of Commerce
manager Doug Stone.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck,
Street.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: APRIL 15, 1968 - SPECIAL MEETING.
APRIL 16, 1968 - ADJOURNED MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
April 15, 1968 and April 16, 1968 be approved as
printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Carlos Estrada, 2412 Delta Street, addressed the Council
regarding private streets and street improvements in
the southern portion of the city.
• PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
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 8:21
o'clock p.m.
Attorney Joehnck requested this matter be continued to
the meeting of May 14, 1968.
It was moved by Councilman Taylor, second by Councilman
Maude, that this public hearing be continued to May 14,
• 1968.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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6. CONFIRMA710N OF ASSESSMENTS. DOROTHY STREET, BOTH SIDES,
SAIN GAERIEL BOULEVARD TO GLADYS AVENUE.
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 8:23
o'clock p.m.
• City Administrator Farrell requested this hearing
continued to May 14; 1968.
It U:as moved iy Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Anders a.^,, that this hearing be continued to May 14, 1968.
Roll call voce as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ASSEIT Councilmen: None.
STREE'• IN PROVEMENTS, MUSCATEL AVENUE, 4800 BLOCK, EAST
SIDE, EGYDTON STREE" TO GRAND AVENUE. CURB, GUTTER,
APROi'JS AND SIDEWALK.
City Administr -)tor Farrell advised the Council that this
block is more t1?an SO;o Improved.
Mayor ~-)hiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:24
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
imfnedlately.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, that t;-,is improvement proceed as funds are
available.
• Roll cal; vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
A3SE.NIT. Councilmen: None.
S S RFET it,:PROVENEPI T S . MUSCATEL AVENUE , 3800 BLOCK, EAST
SIDE, DE ADALEJA STREET TO GUESS STREET. CURB, GUTTER,
APRON'S _ AND SIDEWALK.
Ci_; ,dcinistra*_or Farrell advised the Council that
this block is more than 70% improved.
Mayor Whiddon requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and Le sworn.
• The Oath was administered by City Clerk Armstrong.
Mayor Vlhiddon declared the public hearing open at 8:26
o'clock p,m.
Jim Cdom, 3813 muscatel Avenue, made inquiry regarding
this project..
Mayor Whiddon declared the public hearing closed at 8:27
o'clock p.rn.
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It was moved by
Maude, that this
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Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Improvement proceed as funds are
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
• ABSENT: Councilmen: (done.
9. STREET IMPP.OVEMEid"S, ROSE STREET, 5300 BLOCK, SOUTH SIDE,
RIO HONDO AVENUE TO AR!CA AVEidUE. CURB, GUTTER AND APRONS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this
block is more than 65% improved.
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 8:28
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
• It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Pike, that this improve;:;-.:-+t proceed as funds are available.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Counc ilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
10. FILING OF NOTICE GF COM
Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddcn.
None.
None.
PLETiON. CITY HALL.
City Administrator Farreii recommended that the Council
authorize filing of notice of Completion.
• It was moved by Councilman Andersen. second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City Administrator
be authorized to file Notice of Completion for the City
Hall.
HEARING OFFICER REPORT. SAidOY'S.
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12.
City Administrator- Farrell advised the Council that the
conditions for these license applications had been
revised to provide patrolling o;= the parking lot and on
street parking areas.
Following d.scussion, iC ,as moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Counciiman Taylor; and unanimously carried,
that the Council accc: :he report of _he hearing officer
and the lice;.ses be issued with the additional condition
that the parking lot be cleared within a reasonable time
following close of business..
RESOLUTION NO. 68-37. APPROVING SOCIAL SECURITY APPLICATION
AGREEMENT.
A RESOLUTION :;F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND
AGREEMENT FOR SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE.
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Attorney ,loehnck presented this resolution 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 Maude, second by Councilman
• Andersen, that Resolution No. 68-37 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
NEW BUSINESS
13. RESOLUTION N0. 68-38. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
• $39,469.61 DEMANDS NUMBERS 5237 THROUGH 5281.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Andersen, that Resolution No. 68-30 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
• NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Whiddon requested item 23 considered at this time,
if there were no objections. There were no objections.
23. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. RATIFICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 17.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
Planning Commission approved a request of the City of
Monterey Park to establish a water well on Klingerman
Street provided the City of Monterey Park develop the
front portion of the well site as a park including
• landscaping, watering system, tables and benches, a
barbeque, a water fountain and off-street parking.
The Planning Commission further required that the
City of Monterey Park provide general maintenance but
be held free of liability in the area used for park
purposes.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, that the Council agree that the City of Rosemead
will maintain that portion of the site used for park
purposes and further agrees to relieve the City of
Monterey Park of all liability on that portion of the
site used for park purposes.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
• City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that no
bids were received due to additional clarification
being necessary for the electrical work and the length
of time necessary for the contractor to obtain bonding.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-39. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING ADDITIONAL PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AND
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
THEREON.
Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
• be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Pike, that Resolution No. 68-39 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-40. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF
INVITATIONS FOR BIDS. (ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1)
• Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilmen Pike, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Pike, second by Councilman
Taylor, that Resolution No. 68-40 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
ABSTAIN: Councilmen:
• 15. RESOLUTION N0. 68-41. A
REPORT.
Andersen, Pike, Taylor, Whiddon.
None.
None.
Maude.
PPROVING 1968 HIGHWAY ::EEDS
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE 1968 HIGHWAY NEEDS REPORT.
Attorney Joehnck presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that further reading be
waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, that Resolution No. 68-41 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Taylor
,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ib.
CONSIDERATION OF NAME FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITY.
Recreation and Park Director Laundensiayer presented a
recommendation that the facility at 3013 Charlotte (Avenue
be named "Zapopan Community Center". Mr. Laudenslayer
also suggested that $225, be authorized to purchase
3" letters to identify the facility.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude
,
second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried,
that the facility at 3018 Charlotte :avenue be named
Zapopan Community Center.
Mayor Whiddon declared a short recess. Meeting recessed
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at 9:04 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 9:16 o'clock p.m.
17.
RECOMMENDATION RE BUILDING MAINTENANCE.
Administrative Assistant Steve Street advised the Council
that bids for maintenance had been received ranging from
$495.00 per month to $650.00 per month. Mr. Street
presented the recommendation that a maintenance man be
hired with a salary range of $449.00-$51.,6.00, hours to
be from 4:00 p.m. to midnight.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Pike, and parried.
• the City try the maintenance service offered by the low
bidder.
ia. RECOMMENDATION RE GARVEY PARK CONCESSION STAND.
Recreation and Park Director Laudenslayer presented a
proposal that the City operate the Garvey Park concession
stand as a"convenience to the public" and appropriate
$500. to cover possible deficit.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Pike,
second by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously carried,
that the Council authorize advertising for bids for
the Garvey Park Concession Stand with the weaknesses
in last years agreement corrected.
• Mayor Whiddon declared the meeting recessed to a
personnel session. Meeting recessed at 9:47 o'clock
p.m.
Mayor Whiddon reconvened the meeting at 10:01 o'clock
p.m.
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19. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Whiddon ordered this matter deferred to the
meeting of May 14, 1968. There were no objections.
20. RECREATION AND PARK BOARD APPOINTMENTS.
Mayor Whiddon appointed Councilman Andersen to the
• vacancy on the Recreation and Park Board.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Taylor, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appointment be ratified.
21. TRAFFIC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.
Mayor Whiddon stated he would like to reappoint Daniel
Tirre to a full 2 year term.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Pike, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
appointment be ratified.
is 22. REPORTS ON COST AND SETTING HEARING DATE.
A. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, DOROTHY STREET TO PARK STREET.
ASSESSMENT: $2,011.01.
S. GLADYS AVENUE, HELLMAN AVENUE TO TERMINUS.
ASSESSMENT: $19,916.11.
C. DOROTHY STREET, GLADYS AVENUE TO CHARLOTTE AVENUE.
ASSESSMENT: $2,039.52.
D. CHARLOTTE AVENUE, VALLEY BOULEVARD TO MARSHALL STREET.
ASSESSMENT: $6,758.21.
City Administrator Farrell presented the foregoing
• assessments and recommended that hearing be set for
May 14.
Mayor Whiddon ordered the foregoing improvement projects
set for confirmation of assessment hearings May 14.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
23. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. RATIFICATION OF COMMISSION DECISION - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 17.
(See page 4)
• COMMUNICATIONS
2%,. A. CITY OF MONTEREY PARK.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution of
the City of Monterey Park opposing any Municipal Court
consolidation plan which would act to the detriment of
the residents of that City.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman .'Andersen, and unanimously carried,
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a similar
resolution for consideration at the next meeting,
including the instruction that copies of the resolution
are to be forwarded to our Assemblymen and State Senator.
B. KENNETH M. PIKE.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this letter of
resignation from the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that this resignation be
accepted and a plaque be prepared.
25. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Ora Richards, 8610 Mission Drive, made inquiry regarding
the streets in the southern portion of the City.
26. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
• A. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization
to employ a receptionist-switchboard operator at Range 15
($370-$449.).
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Andersen,
second by Councilman Pike, that the foregoing request be
approved.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Maude, Pike, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: Taylor.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• B. Councilman Pike stated he felt City purchases should
be through local merchants whenever possible.
C. It was moved by Mayor Whiddon, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the City allocate
$50.00 for Traffic Engineer George Envall toward his
expenses at the California Contract Cities Seminar in
Palm Springs.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Mayor
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:32 o'clock p.m.
• MAYOR TY CLERK
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