CC - 02-27-68CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of February 27, 1968
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Rosemead was held in the Council Chambers, 3018 Charlotte
Avenue. The meeting was called to order by Mayor
Andersen at 8:02 o'clock p.m.
• 1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Andersen.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Virgil
Wickham of the Neighborhood Covenant Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Farrell, Foutz, Hersh, Joehnck,
Street.
• 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 12, 1968 - SPECIAL MEETING.
FEBRUARY 13, 1968 - REGULAR MEETING.
Mayor Andersen requested that the minutes of February 12,
1968 be corrected to show that the meeting reconvened at
7:52 o'clock p.m.
City Treasurer Foutz requested that the minutes of
February 13, 1968, page 10, Item 21 D be corrected to
show City Administrator Farrell presented this proposal.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
vlhiddon, that the minutes of February 12, 1968 be approved
as corrected and the minutes of February 13, 1968 be
approved as corrected and revised. ,
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
a. SPECIAL PRESENTATION. ROTARY CLUB. DICK COOK-PRESIDENT.
Mr. Cook was not present.
Mayor Andersen presented the Mayor's Trophy for the
Festival of Talent held on February 21 to Miss Jan Buck.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIO14S FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Flora Scales, 9123 Evansport Drive, President of the
Rosemead Business and Professional Women's Club requested
that provisions be made on the new City Hall site for a
plaque commemorating our servicemen and women in Viet Nam.
This plaque will be donated by the BPW.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council accept this offer and a
representative of BPW work out the details with City
Administrator Farrell.
Roll call vote as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, twh i ddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Whit Muller, 4226 Bartlett Avenue, adc.ressed the Council
requesting that all fees be waived for a carnival to be
conducted on the Montgomery Ward parking lot sponsored
by the Alhambra JC's.
Fir. Muller was informed that fees are established by
ordinance and cannot be waived.
Jim Odom, 3813 Muscatel Avenue made inquiry and suggestions
regarding the City's annual concrete work contract.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, WILLIARD AVENUE, WEST SIDE, ROCKHOLD
AVENUE TO GARVEY AVENUE, CURB, GUTTERS AND APRONS.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Andersen declared this continued public hearing
reopened at 3:29 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the
hearing closed immediately.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that the
petition was insufficient due to withdrawals, therefore
no further action was taken.
7. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, EMERSON PLACE, NORTH SIDE, FALLING
LEAF AVENUE TO SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD. CURBS, GUTTERS,
APRONS AND S I DEt4ALKS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that more
than 50% of the improvements are already installed.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Hayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 8:30
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
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It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that this improvement
proceed as funds are available.
UiIFINISHED BUSINESS
8. ORDINANCE NO. 233. RE SECONDHAND STORES AND KENNELS.
SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEiaD REGULATING SECONDHAND
STORES, DOG KENNELS, AND SALE OF USED GOODS AND AMENDING
THE ROSEMEAD MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Joehnck presented this ordinance by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Maude, that Ordinance No. 233 bedadopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. ORDINANCE NO, 235. CHANGE OF ZONE, ZONE CHANGE NO. 33.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-2 ANC C-1 TO C-1-D AND
AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE. '
Attorney Joehnck presented
it was moved by Councilman
t<lhiddon, and unanimously c
• be waived.
It was moved by Councilman
Lowrey, that Ordinance No.
Roll call vote as follows:
this ordinance by title only.
Maude, second by Councilman
3rried, that further reading
Jackman, second by Councilman
235 be introduced.
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. PROPOSAL RE CHANGE IN CITY CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEE
INSURANCE COVERAGE.
• City Administrator Farrell presented this proposal that
the City contribution for employee health and accident
insurance be increased to a minimum contribution of $8.00
and a maximum of $15.00.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council approve a minimum City
contribution of $8.00 and a maximum of $15.00 for
employee health and accident insurance.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:' Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, l+?h i ddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• NEW BUSINESS
11. RESOLUTION NO. 68-22. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$73,292.17 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4811 THROUGH 4865.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
whiddon, that Resolution No. 66-22 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
RECONSIDERATION OF PARK NAME. (MISSION DRIVE - DELTA AVENUE)
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Maude,
second by Councilman Y!hiddon, that this park be named
Delta-Mission Park.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Nihiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended adoption of this
ordinance.
Mayor Andersen ordered this matter set for public hearing
March 12, 1968.
B. TRACT 24918 _ FINAL APPROVAL. (Not on agenda)
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that this
final subdivision map is now in order for approval.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Council approve the map; accept streets,
easements, abandonment of access rights and grant of lots
in fee, as offered for dedication on said map; approve
and accept the following work agreements and bonds after
their first being examined and approved by the City
Attorney:
fan agreement to install sanitary sewers as required
by the subject tract, and a faithful performance
bond in the amount of $31,750.00 and a labor and
materials bond in the amount of $15,875.00 both
executed by Tudor Land Co, and United Pacific
Insurance Company.
• An agreement guaranteeing setting of survey monu-
ments, tie points and furnishing tie notes and a
faithful performance bond in the amount of $650.00
executed by Tudor Land Co. and United Pacific
Insurance Company.
An agreement to construct storm drains and a faith-
ful performance bond in the amount of $12,000.00
and a labor and materials bond in the amount of
$6,000.00 both executed by Tudor Land Co. and
United Pacific Insurance Company.
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An agreement to construct a masonry wall and a
faithful performance bond in the amount of
$4,290.00 and a labor and materials bond in
the amount of $2,145.00 both executed by Tudor
Land Co. and United Pacific Insurance Company.
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An agreement to construct a water system and a
faithful performance bond in the amount of
$26,000.00 and a labor and materials bond in the
amount of $13,000.00 both executed by Tudor Land
Co. and United Pacific Insurance Company.
and that the Council find as follows:
The City Council, pursuant to Section 11587 of
the Subdivision Map Act, hereby finds that Tudor
Land Co., subdivider of the subject tract, has
in good faith attempted to secure the signature
of San Gabriel Valley Water Company; and
Further require a bond or
for San Gabriel Boulevard
bond to City of Montebello
improvements.
Roll call vote as follows:
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cash deposit of $26,600.00
improvement and require a
to guarantee Arroyo Drive
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
lit. A. CITY OF LOS ANGELES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
urging adoption of a resolution requesting that the City
of Los Angeles be chosen to host the 1976 Summer Olympics.
RESOLUTION NO. 62-23. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RECOMMENDING THE SELECTIOPd OF
• THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AS THE SITE OF THE 1976 SUMMER
OLYMPICS.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
6B-23 be adopted.
u. P.F.C. JOHN GIDOWSKI. (Not on agenda)
Mayor Andersen presented this request from this Marine
in Viet Nam for a California State flag.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that he had contacted
Bill Orozco of Governor Reagan's office who had obtained
a flag for P.F.C. Gidowski.
• Doug Stone, Chamber Manager advised the Council that the
Chamber would like to donate an American Flag for
P.F.C. Gidowski.
15. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
George Bach, Tudor Land Company thanked the Council and
staff for their cooperation with respect to Tract No. 2e,c18.
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16. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell requested authorization
for the necessary title searches and appraisals for the
San Gabriel Boulevard improvement.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the City Admin-
istrator be authorized to obtain the necessary title
searches and appraisals for the San Gabriel Boulevard
improvement.
B. Councilman Jackman made inquiry regarding any progress
in the Postal District change.
Mr. Farrell advised the Council he had met with postal
officials and felt progress was being made.
It was moved by Councilman iviaude, second by Councilman
V.1hiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:53 o'clock p.m.
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