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CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of May 23, 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 8:01 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 Doug Stone, Chamber of
Commerce Manager.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Foutz, Hersh, Street, Watson.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 9, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the minutes of May 9,
1967 be approved as printed.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
L. P. Plaisted, 3193 Delta Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding weeds on the Edison Company right-of-way.
D. C. Burdick, 3198 Delta Avenue, addressed the Council
regarding the location of fire hydrants in his area and
fire fighting methods.
• Chief Ben Matthews of the Fire Department answered a
number of questions for Mr. Burdick and offered to make
a full report.
PUBLIC HEARING
5. None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. ORDINANCE NO. 205. PARKWAY CLEARANCE ORDINANCE. SECOND
READING.
. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD REGULATING THE USE
OF THE CITY PARKWAYS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
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It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 205 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 207. DECLARING PORTIONS OF SAN GABRIEL
BOULEVARD AND RUSH STREET AS PART OF COUNTY HIGHWAY
SYSTEM. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF
SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD AND A PORTION OF RUSH STREET WITHIN
SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
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
Lowrey, that ordinance No. 207 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
8. ORDINANCE N0. 208. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 198. URGENCY.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING ORDINANCE
NO. 198.
is Attorney Watson presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 203 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
• 9. FIREWORKS PERMIT APPLICATION. BOY SCOUT TROOP 313.
City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that this
application was in order for approval.-
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that this permit be
approved.
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NEW BUSINESS
10. RESOLUTION N0, 67-42. CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$53,490.35 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3627 THROUGH 3692.
City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by.title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Lowrey, that Resolution No. 67-42 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey, Maude.
140ES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Whidd6n.
11. RESOLUTION N0. 67-43. COMMENDING RITA DIANE JENSEN.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD COMMENDING RITA DIANE
JENSEN.
• Mayor Andersen read this resolution in full.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 67-43
be adopted.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO DEDICATE EASEMENT TO EDISON COMPANY,
CITY HALL SITE.
City Attorney Watson advised the Council that this
dedication was in order for execution. Easement
provides for underground installation from Steele
Street to new City Hall.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
• execute this easement.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
13. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 26. R-1 TO PD, WEST SIDE OF
RIO HONDO AVENUE BETWEEN MARSHALL STREET AND RAMONA
BOULEVARD.
• B. ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 27. M-1-D AND R-1 TO R-3-D,
WEST SIDE OF ANGELUS AVENUE BETWEEN RUSH STREET AND
GRAVES AVENUE.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
cases be set for public hearing on June 13, 1967.
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C. RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9126.5.
Planning Director Hersh presented this recommendation to
eliminate the requirement for approval by resolution of
various planning matters, and provide for approval by
minute order.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance for
• consideration at the next meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. None.
COMMUNICATIONS
15. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. (Not on agenda)
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City Clerk Armstrong advised the Council that this
communication requested the City to reimburse the
County for the $5,000. relocation cost of the structure
on property adjacent to Garvey Park and in exchange the
vacated parcel of ground (215 feet by 269 feet) will be
transferred to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council go on record favoring the
payment of the cost of relocation of this structure
in consideration of receiving title to the parcel of
real property and the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a formal resolution to this effect for presen-
tation at the next meeting.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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16. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Fire Chief Ben Matthews advised the Council that he had
met with Mr. Burdick, and Mr. Burdick is now familiar
with the locations of fire hydrants in his neighborhood
and wished to withdraw the complaint he had made earlier
in the meeting.
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17. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Clerk Armstrong advised
County Engineer had requested a
Council with respect to vacating
right of way at the intersection
and Rush Street.
the Council that the
determination from the
or retaining existing
of San Gabriel Boulevard
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that no excess right-
of-way at the intersection of San Gabriel Boulevard and
Rush Street will be vacated in the foreseeable future.
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B. Mayor Andersen advised the Council that a Deputy
Finance Officer should be appointed temporarily until
Mr. Street has completed his probationary employment
period.
It was moved by Mayor Andersen, second by Councilman
whiddon, that Councilman Maude be appointed Deputy
Finance Officer.
. Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None:
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Maude:
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C. Councilman Maude suggested that the east and west
sides of the north City Hall parking lot be fenced and
that city owned automobiles be locked in at night.
Following discussion, Mayor Andersen ordered this matter
held over to the next meeting.
• D. it was moved by Councilman Maude, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that it be established as City policy with
respect to all filings requiring legal descriptions that
said legal descriptions shall be submitted by petitioners
or petitioner's engineer.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
it was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Maude, and unanimously carried, that the meeting adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 9:19 o'clock p.m.
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