CC - 08-22-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of August 22, 1967
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 8:00 o'clock p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Whiddon,
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Wickman of
the Neighborhood Church.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None. '
Ex officio: Byers, Foutz, Hersh „ Street, Watson.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: AUGUST 8, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING.
AUGUST 18, 1967 - SPECIAL MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
August 8, 1967 be approved as printed.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of
August 18, 1967 be approved as printed.
4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
A. Gordon Buonauro, 3226 Rosemead Place, addressed the
Council regarding his garage he had moved to his side
property line without a permit. Staff indicates it is
now necessary for Mr. Buonauro to either demolish the
garage or move it back to its original location. Mr.
Buonauro requested the Councils permission to relocate
the garage to its previous location.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
subject property has been illegally split and the staff
feels it does not have the authority to approve this
relocation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lowrey,
second by Councilman Maude, that the Council grant
permission to return the garage to the original location
subject to Building permit and the structure brought up
to code.
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Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen:- None.
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B. Doug Stone, Manager, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
advised the Council that 125 flags had been donated to
the Chamber for use on Garvey Avenue to be flown on
holidays. Mr. Stone requested that the City provide
the flag brackets.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Whiddon,
second by Councilman Jackman, and unanimously carried,
that the City purchase 125 flag brackets, cost not to
exceed $150.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ANNEXATION NO, 34.
Attorney Watson advised the Council that this was the
time and place set for public hearing on this matter.
Legal requirements have been met and it was in order
to proceed.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn.
The oath was administered by'Deputy City Clerk Byers.
• Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at
8:28 o'clock p.m.
Mr. Kirk, 8209 Elsmore Drive, South San Gabriel,
John Baumann, 8305 Scenic Drive, South San Gabriel,
Mr. Pat Reifer, 1425 North Delta Street, South San Gabriel,
Richard Bachenberg, 8206 Elsmore Drive, South San Gabriel, and
Lyle Keller, 2053 Agnolo Drive, South San Gabriel,
addressed the Council seeking information regarding this
annexation.
Don Monroe, 1629 North Del Mar Avenue, South San Gabriel
addressed the Council favoring this annexation.
Kenneth Pike, 9223 Steele Street, Rosemead, addressed
the Council favoring annexations.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing closed at
9:20 o'clock p.m.
Attorney Watson asked if any written protests had been
filed in connection with this annexation.
Deputy City Clerk Byers answered in the negative.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-71. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE PROTESTS TO ANNEXATION AREA
NO. 34.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Maude, that Resolution No. 67-71 be adopted.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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RESOLUTION NO.
OF THE CITY OF
OF CALIFORNIA,
HELD ON THE 17
THE ANNEXATION
NO. 34" TO THE
67-72. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE
CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE
rH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1967 PERTAINING TO
OF TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION
CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only
and summarized its contents.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-72 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
Mayor Andersen declared a short recess at 9:25 o'clock p.m.
Mayor Andersen reconvened the meeting at 9:35 o'clock p.m.
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. 9100 BLOCK OF WHITMORE
STREET. NORTH SIDE.
Administrative Assistant Street advised the Council that
assessments for this project total $286.1:0.
Mayor Andersen requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Andersen declared the public hearing open at 9:36
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
• RESOLUTION NO. 67-73. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(9100 BLOCK OF WHITMORE STREET, NORTH SIDE)
Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried,_that Resolution No.
67-73 be adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. DISCUSSION OF PARK AND RECREATION AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS
OF GENERAL PLAN.
Mayor Andersen ordered this item deferred to the next
meeting, if there were no objections. There were no
objections.
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8. RESOLUTION NO. 67-74. SUPPORTING CITY OF EL MONTE
PROTEST TO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION RE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC COMPANY - PACIFIC ELECTRIC TIE-IN.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF EL MONTE'S POSITION ON THE
APPLICATION OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR
A TIE-IN TO THE PACIFIC ELECTRIC TRACKS IN THE CITY
OF EL MONTE.
• Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
67-74 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
9. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOMMENDATION RE BUSINESS LICENSING.
• Paul Taylor, President, Rosemead Chamber of Commerce
presented a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors
opposing this proposed business permit license.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Maude, that the Council not persue any further the matter
of a business permit license.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None:
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
10. PROPOSAL RE VALLEY BOULEVARD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1.
• Attorney Watson advised the Council that the final report
on this proposed agreement is not ready as yet and requested
deferral.
Mayor Andersen ordered this matter deferred to the next
meeting if there were no objections. There were no
objections.
11. RATIFICATION OF MODIFICATIONS OF BOULEVARD BEAUTIFICATION
PROGRAM.
Administrative Assistant Street advised the Council of
the modifications in this program.
. It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Council ratify
the action taken by the Council at the special meeting of
August 18, 1967.
NEW BUSINESS
12. RESOLUTION NO. 67-75. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$35,676.23 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4023 THROUGH 4075.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that further reading be waived and Resolution No.
67-75 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: -Councilmen: None.
13: RESOLUTION N0; 67-76. ESTABLISHING RATES OF STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Mayor Andersen advised the Council that it is proposed
to upgrade the street lighting on Rosemead Boulevard in
Zone t by installing an Edison Company owned system or=
20,000 lumen mercury vapor lights.
Following considerable discussion, the Council concurred
that the upgrading of the lighting on Rosemead Boulevard
be put off until next year due to the mechanics involved
to make the change from Zone No. 4 to Zone No. 2 so that
an equitable tax would be paid by benefiting property
owners.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RUSEhiEA';
LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TAX :,dITHIN THE ROSEMEAD
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
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Attorney Watson presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resolution No. 67-76 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
14.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION.
A: TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 19922.
Planning Director Hersh advised the Council that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of Tentative
Tract No. 19922 and summarized the recommended conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council approve Tentative Tract No.
19922 subject to the conditions applied by the Planning
Commission.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: Mone.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$35,676.23 DEMANDS NUMBERS 4023 THROUGH 4075.
City Treasurer Foutz presented this resolution by title
only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by~ouncilman
Lowrey, tha further reading be waived and R solution No.
• 67-75 be ad pted.
Roll call vo e as follows:
AYES: C uncilmen: Andersen, Jackm n, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon
NOES: Co ncilmen: None.
ABSENT: Cou cilmen: None.
13. RESOLUTION N0. 6 -76. ESTABLISHING ATES OF STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT
Mayor Andersen adv sed the Counci that it is proposed
to upgrade Zone No. 4 (Rosemead oulevard) from 20,000
lumin to 35,000 lumi .
. Following considerabl discussion the Council concurred
that the upgrading of the lig ing on Rosemead Boulevard
be put off until next ear du to the mechanics involved
to make the change fro Zone fo. 4 to Zone No. 2 so that
it pays an equitable to .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CIT C NCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
LEVYING A SPECIAL ASSESSi T TAX WITHIN THE ROSEMEAD
STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
Attorney Watson presente hi.s resolution by title only.
It was moved by Council an aude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Resoluti n No. 67-7u be adopted.
Roll call
• AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COMMISSION
ows:
Coun: Ander en, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Coun: None.
Coun: None.
rote a/ENDATIONS
RECOM 14. PLANNING COMMI7ION RECOMMENDATION
A. TENTATIVE RACT NO. 19922.
Planning Dirq✓Ctor Hersh advised the Vuncil that the
Planning Co fission recommended appr val of Tentative
Tract No. 191)22 and summarized the r ommended conditions.
. It was moved by Councilman Maude, sec nd by Councilman
Lowrey, thalt,the Council approve Tenta ive Tract No.
19922 subject to the conditions applie by the Planning
Commission.
Roll call vote as follows:
n, Lowrey,
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jack .
Maude, Whiddon
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
15. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
16. A. INDEPENDENT CITIES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Administrative Assistant Street presented this notification
of the Independent Cities of Los Angeles County seventh
annual seminar.
B. EDWARD T. TELFORD.
;administrative Assistant Street presented this communication
from Edward Telford upon his retirement urging the Councils
continued support of the Division of Highways highway
program as he has guided it.
This communication was received and filed.
C. GOVERNOR RONALD REAGAN.
Mayor Andersen presented this communication regarding a
state wide "Salute to City and County Government" week
for October 8-14, and requesting the Council appoint a
leading citizen to act as chairman of the Salute to City
and County Government Week for the Rosemead area.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the Mayor be
instructed to appoint someone to act as chairman.
D. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT.
Administrative Assistant Street presented this communication
regarding the September 7 meeting of the City Selection
Committee.
• E. ROSEMEAD JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Administrative Assistant Street summarized this communication.
Bill Wagner, 3666 Rockhold Avenue, Chairman of the Junior
Bowl Championship committee, requested the Council's support
in this event and requested a letter of welcome.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that the Council support the Junior Chamber of
Commerce in holding the Junior Bowl Championship in
Rosemead and authorize a letter written welcoming them
to the City, and instructed the City staff to help with
this program in any way possible.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, 14hiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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F. LOUIS A. AND JEANNE V. SCHRECICLER (Not on agenda)
Mayor Andersen presented this appeal letter of the
Planning Commission decision on Zone Variance Case
No. 70. Mr. Andersen advised the Council of the
various courses of action open to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the Council grant
• the appeal and set public hearing De Novo for September 12,
17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
18. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. Councilman Maude commended the new City seal decals
that have been placed on the City owned vehicles.
B. Councilman Maude stated he would like to see the City
pay the expenses for Sister-City Committee Chairman Ken
Pike on the forthcoming visit to Zapopan.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Jackman,
second by Councilman Maude, that the City pay for
transportation and motel lodging of Ken Pike, Chairman,
on this visit to our sister city of Zapopan, Mexico.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude.
NOES: Councilmen: Whiddon.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 o'clock p.m.
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MAYOR CITY CLERK
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