CC - 03-14-67CITY OF ROSEMEAD
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL
Minutes of March 14, 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 Maude
at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
S 1. CALL TO ORDER
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Andersen.
The Invocation was delivered by the Reverend John
Clarkson of the Rosemead Foursquare Church.
2.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
Absent: Councilmen: None.
Ex officio: Armstrong, Brown, Farrell, Hersh.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: FEBRUARY 28, 1967 - REGULAR MEETING.
MARCH 9, 1967 - SPECIAL MEETING.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second b Councilman
Whiddon, that the minutes of February 28, 1967 and March 9,
1967 be approved as printed.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
4.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
None.
• Mayor Maude introduced John Maurer a former Michigan
State Assemblyman.
5. SPECIAL PRESENTATION. BEAUTIFICATION AWARD. CALIFORNIA-
AMERICAN WATER COMPANY.
Burl Blue, Chairman of the Beautification Committee
presented a Beautification Award plaque to Lynn Magoffin
for the California-American Water Company facility on
Grand Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. ROCKHOLD-WILLARD AVENUES,
EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET TO GARVEY AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
corrections had been made and proper notices had been
sent.
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Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
Mayor Maude declared this continued hearing open at
8:06 o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing
closed immediately.
RESOLUTION N0. 67-17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
• OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
STREET SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENTS THEREIN
(ROCKHOLD-WILLARD AVENUES, EAST SIDE, DOROTHY STREET
TO GARVEY AVENUE)..
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No.
67-17 be adopted.
7. CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENTS. MISSION DRIVE, SOUtHEAST
CORNER OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
Mr. Byrnes,the attorney for the property owner had
requested that this matter be continued for two weeks.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter continued to the next
regular meeting.
8. STREET IMPROVEMENTS, ANGELUS STREET, EAST SIDE, PARK TO
TERMINUS AND PARK STREET, SOUTH SIDE, ANGELUS TO TERMINUS.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that this
property is in one ownership and backs up to the Edison
Company power lines, the petition represents 100% of the
front footage.
Mayor Maude requested anyone wishing to be heard to
please stand and be sworn. No one responded.
• Mayor Maude declared the public hearing open at 8:09
o'clock p.m. No one responded and the hearing closed
immediately.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, and unanimously carried, that this improve-
ment proceed.
9. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ON SERVICE STATIONS.
Attorney Brown advised the Council that a question had
arisen regarding the legal publication of this hearing
therefore deferrment to the next meeting was advisable.
Mayor Maude ordered this matter deferred to March 28.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
10. ORDINANCE NO. 195. ANNEXATION NO. 31. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
AS "ANNEXATION NO. 31" TO THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD.
Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 195 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, hihiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 196. ANNEXATION NO. 33. ` '.%0 READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD APPROVING THE
ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN U14INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED
"CITY OF ROSEMEAD ANNEXATION AREA NO. 33" TO THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD. .
Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that further
reading be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Councilman
Jackman, that ordinance No. 196 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 197. OCCUPANCY PERMITS. SECOND READING.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AMENDING THE
. MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE ISSUANCE OF
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY.
Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman ,Andersen, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 197 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen', Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
• FIDES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 198. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 20.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1 TO P-D AND AMENDING
THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
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Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 198 be introduced.
• Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
14. ORDINANCE 140, 199. CHANGE OF ZONE. ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. 25.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CHANGING THE ZONE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ZONE R-1, R-3 AND R-3-0 TO
P-D AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE.
• Attorney Brown presented this ordinance by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unaimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 199 be introduced.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
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AMENDMENT TO RUBBISH AGREEMENT.
Attorney Brown advised the Council that this amendment
to Agreement had been prepared in accordance with Council
instructions and provides if a pick up falls on a holiday
that pick up will be one day late and all remaining
pickups that week will be one day later.
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that the Council approve the agreement and
authorize execution.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen:
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NOES: Councilmen:
ABSENT: Councilmen:
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION N0. 67-18
Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
None.
None.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF
$70,845.26 DEMANDS NUMBERS 3339 THROUGH 3406.
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City Treasurer Foutz read this resolution by title
only. Check Number 3406 in the amount of $1,875.00
to L. A. Scott was added to this resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, that Resolution No. 67-18 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
17. REPORT ON COSTS AND SETTING PUBLIC HEARING. GUESS STREET,
SOUTH SIDE, EAST OF RIO HONDO AVENUE.
City Administrator Farrell reported a total of $949.50
in assessments for this project and requested hearing
be set for March 28, and it was so ordered by Mayor
Maude.
• 113. AUTHORIZATION. TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS. SPRINKLER SYSTEM
AND LANDSCAPING CENTER DIVIDERS ON MARSHALL STREET FROM
HART STREET TO 350 FEET WEST OF ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD.
City Administrator Farrell outlined this proposed
project to the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the Council
authorize calling for bids for this project.
19. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN. PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 766.
ROSEMEAD CENTER.
City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
this project is located at the Montgomery Ward Develop-
ment.
Attorney Brown recommended that this matter be covered
by two actions, first a minute order, and second a
resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Councilman
Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the Council
approve the work and accept same for public use.
RESOLUTION NO. 67-19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD RE: PRIVATE DRAIN NO. 766.
Attorney Brown presented this resolution by title only.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Lowrey, and unanimously carried, that Resolution
• No. 67-19 be adopted.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
20. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. ZONING RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNEXATION NO. 31.
Planning Director Hersh presented the recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
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ORDINANCE NO. 200. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES R-1, R-2, R-3,
C-1, P AND P-D.
Attorney Brown presented this urgency ordinance by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
• Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Whiddon, that Ordinance No. 200 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
B. ZONING RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNEXATION NO.33.
• Planning Director Hersh presented this Planning
Commission recommendation.
ORDINANCE NO. 201. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
CLASSIFYING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN ZONES A-1 AND C-3.
Attorney Brown presented this urgency ordinance by
title only.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that further reading
be waived.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Lowrey, that Ordinance No. 201 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
• AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: None.
21. ' TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS.
A. BRIGHTON AVENUE - NORTH OF GARVEY AVENUE. RED CURB
MARKINGS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation
of the Traffic Commission to install 40 feet of red
curb on the west side and 25 Meet on the east side of
Brighton Avenue north of Garvey Avenue to aid turning
movements.
• It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
B. IVAR AVENUE - SOUTH OF VALLEY BOULEVARD. RED CURB
MARKINGS.
Traffic Engineer Envall presented this recommendation
of the Traffic Commission that approximately 51 feet of
red curb be placed on both sides of Ivar avenue southerly
of Valley Boulevard to aid turning movements.
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
C. SCHOOL REGULATIONS. ANGELUS AVENUE - RUSH STREET.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
• Commission recommends that school signs be placed on:
1. west side of Angelus at south line of
Klingerman Street.
2. south side of Graves Avenue 350 feet west of
Angelus Avenue.
3. south side of Rush Street 500 feet west of
Angelus Avenue.
4. north side of Rush Street 500 feet cast of
Angelus Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Whiddon, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
D. IVAR AVENUE. LAE411ENCE AVENUE TO MISSION DRIVE.
CENTERLINE STRIPING.
Traffic Engineer Envall advised the Council that the
Commission recommended that single skip centerline
striping be extended on Ivar Avenue from Lawrence
Avenue northerly to Mission Drive with 50 feet of
double centerline.striping at the south approach to
Mission Drive.
It was moved by Councilman Jackman, second by Council-
man Andersen, and unanimously carried, that the fore-
going recommendation be approved.
• COMMITTEE REPORTS
22. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE.
Planning Director Hersh presented this report of the
February 23, 1967 meeting of the Beautification
Committee.
COI,IMUN I CAT I DNS
23. A. CITY OF SAN CLENiENTE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
urging greater respect for law and order to deter
increasing criminal activity.
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B. CITY OF HAWTHORNE.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
supporting Los Angeles City and County use of public
funds for development, maintenance and operation of
a mass transportation system throughout Los Angeles
County.
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C. CITY OF BALDWIN PARK.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
supporting the position taken by the City Council of
Irwindale opposing the operations of proposed gambling
interests in the City of Irwindale.
• D. CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
opposing the application of Pacific Telephone and
Telegraph Company for rate increase. Fir. Farrell
also advised the Council a similar resolution had been
received from the City of Manhattan Beach.
E. CITY OF PASADENA.
City Administrator Farrell presented this resolution
recommending the use of existing railroad rights-of-
way for a rapid transit system.
• F. ROSEMEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT.
City Administrator Farrell presented this communication
requesting the placement of a crossing guard for one
week commencing March 15 at the corner of Marshall
Street and Rio Hondo Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
Jackman, and unanimously carried, that the City Admin-
istrator be instructed to check this request and handle
as necessary.
G. CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION.
City Administrator Farrell presented this notification
of the regular monthly meeting to be hosted by the City
of Irwindale.
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24. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE.
Amelia Masovitch, 3917 Union Pacific, East Los Angeles,
addressed the Council regarding the length of time
required to obtain a salvage collectors license.
25. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS.
A. City Administrator Farrell advised the Council that
it would be necessary to adopt an ordinance before the
County may proceed with the upgrading of signals at
three intersections on Garvey Avenue that were scheduled
for improvement prior to annexation of the area.
• ORDINANCE NO. 202. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PORTION OF GARVEY AVENUE WITHIN
SAID CITY AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ,ANGELES.
City Administrator Farrell presented this ordinance
by title only.
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It was moved by Councilman
man Lowrey, and unanimously
reading be waived.
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Jackman, second by Council-
carried, that further
It was moved by Councilman Andersen, second by Council-
man Jackman, that urgency Ordinance No. 202 be adopted.
Roll call vote as follows:
AYES: Councilmen: Andersen, Jackman, Lowrey,
Maude, Whiddon.
NOES: Councilmen: None.
ABSENT: Councilmen: !one.
B. Director of Parks and Recreation Ralph Laudenslayer
advised the Council that the Board of Directors of the
Park District recommended that the admission rates at
both Rosemead and Garvey Pools be uniform. Schedule of
admissions as follows:
Age Group
Up to 12
13 - 18
Above 18
Family
Season Tickets
$10.00
12.00
15.00
30.00
Admission
Other
.25
.35
.50
Groups
$7.50
Team Members
2.00
(According to number
4.00
of hours used)
5.00
Lessons - Regular
3.00
Lessons - W.S.I.
4.00
Lessons - Scuba
25.00
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It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
whiddon, and unanimously carried, that the foregoing
recommendation be approved.
C. City Administrator Farrell announced that the Grand
Opening of Montgomery Wards would be Viednesday, March 15
at 9:30 A.M.
It was moved by Councilman Lowrey, second by Councilman
!^lhiddon, and unanimously carried, that the meeting
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 o'clock p.m.
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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